Two months later.
You Rong kept his word; the projects he was handling were well-received in the market, and the software development was successful, with performance exceeding everyone's expectations.
After half a year of hard work, You Rong transformed from a technical employee of the company to a partner, acquiring a portion of the company's stock and management rights.
Lin Qinghe was in a villa near Nanda University.
Lin Qinghe returned from school, ate a simple dinner, and was about to message You Rong when she noticed a message he had sent her at noon.
He said that company colleagues were having a celebration dinner, and if he didn't reply to messages or calls promptly, it meant he was still at the party.
Scrolling up through their chat history.
You Rong always proactively reported his whereabouts, such as when he was dining with clients and whether he would be drinking.
Lin Qinghe couldn't help but smile as she read.
Typing on her phone, she replied to You Rong, telling him to enjoy the celebration and to take a taxi home if he had been drinking.
Soon, You Rong sent another message.
He said he would come to see her after the celebration dinner.
Lin Qinghe didn't think much of it and agreed.
She expected You Rong's arrival soon after he said that, but by past eleven o'clock at night, he still hadn't shown up.
Lin Qinghe didn't overthink it, assuming You Rong was too occupied at the celebration to come.
She prepared for bed and had only been lying down for a short while when she began to feel drowsy.
Just as Lin Qinghe was about to fall asleep, she heard the doorbell ring.
Lin Qinghe startled awake, thinking it was You Rong. She ran to open the door and froze when she saw a tipsy You Rong being supported by someone outside.
"Steward Wang, why are you bringing You Rong here?"
Could it be that Lin Yi was also at You Rong's celebration dinner?
Steward Wang said with slight exasperation, "Mr. You was drunk. He came to the young master's house by himself, spoke with him for a while, and then insisted on seeing you. So, the young master had me bring him over."
Lin Qinghe was even more surprised. "You Rong saw my brother? At this hour, and so drunk, why would he go see my brother?"
Steward Wang explained, "Mr. You went to tell the young master that he had fulfilled his promise. He now has the ability to take care of himself and his family, and he can also take care of Miss. He believes he is worthy of being Miss's boyfriend and hopes the young master will approve."
Lin Yi's expression was indescribably strange at that moment.
He was pleased that his sister had not misjudged someone, yet also somewhat displeased that his cherished sister was about to fall into the hands of some young man.
Lin Yi stared at You Rong, who was earnestly pleading with him, for a long time. He impatiently uttered a word of agreement and then told Steward Wang to quickly take the man away, so he wouldn't have to see him and be annoyed.
Lin Qinghe looked at You Rong, finding it amusing but also feeling a touch of warmth.
She moved aside. "Steward Wang, please help him inside."
"Yes, Miss."
After being helped to the sofa, You Rong slumped down and fell onto it. As Steward Wang was about to assist further, Lin Qinghe said, "Steward Wang, it's getting late. You should go back. I can handle it here."
"Yes, Miss. I'll be going now."
After Steward Wang left, Lin Qinghe removed You Rong's suit jacket and shoes. She went to the bathroom, wrung out a wet towel, and began to wipe his face. He opened his eyes, his gaze hazy with drink.
He suddenly grasped Lin Qinghe's hand.
Lin Qinghe was startled and looked down into his dark, deep eyes. "You're awake? Does your head hurt? I'll make you some honey water."
As Lin Qinghe tried to stand up, You Rong held her tightly, preventing her from moving.
Lin Qinghe asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"
You Rong hiccuped and, with a somewhat dull expression and slow movements, sat up from the sofa. He looked around with a bewildered expression and asked, "Bag..."
"Bag? What bag?" Lin Qinghe was completely confused.
"My... my briefcase..."
Lin Qinghe belatedly realized what he meant. She thought he was still thinking about work because he was drunk.
She smiled helplessly. "Put work aside for now. You're drunk, you should lie down, close your eyes, and get some sleep."
You Rong shook his head and insisted, "I'm not drunk, I'm not drunk... Bag, my briefcase..."
Lin Qinghe had no choice but to say, "Okay! I'll get your briefcase for you."
She brought over the briefcase from the shoe cabinet by the door and handed it to You Rong. "Here... your briefcase. Are you satisfied now? Lie down and sleep."
You Rong gazed intently at Lin Qinghe, his thin lips moving as he uttered, "...I'm not drunk."
Lin Qinghe didn't take it seriously, as people who are drunk often insist they aren't. She placated him, "Okay, you're not drunk, you're not drunk... But it's very late now, you need to sleep, understand?"
You Rong: "No... not sleeping, I have something important to tell you!"
"What important thing?"
You Rong remained silent, rummaging through his briefcase. He pulled out a contract and a bank card.
Lin Qinghe blinked her clear eyes, completely bewildered as the items were placed into her hands. "You Rong, what is this..."
You Rong narrowed his eyes, his cheeks flushed, and his gaze hazy with drink, making him indescribably handsome.
He said, word by word, "This is the stock the company gave me. I asked my senior to transfer it directly into your name. This card is my salary card. It contains all my accumulated salary, as well as the recent project bonus from the company, ten million... it's all for you!"
Lin Qinghe was slightly surprised. "All for me? Is this... handing over your salary card?"
You Rong nodded. He took Lin Qinghe's hand and brought it to his lips, kissing it. "Mhm... all for you. Everything of mine is yours. I will give you more and better things in the future. I will treat you well and be the best person to you in the world. Will you be my girlfriend?"
Lin Qinghe held the items in her hand. You Rong, his entire possessions, had given them to her without hesitation. This was a sign of trust, a sign of love.
Lin Qinghe smiled and said softly, "Mhm, congratulations. You've been promoted from an internship boyfriend to a formal boyfriend!"
You Rong's gaze darkened. He lowered his head and kissed the back of Lin Qinghe's hand, then her fingers, gradually moving up to her cheek, until he reached her soft lips.
His kiss began with tentative exploration, then escalated into passionate, lingering intimacy, claiming every bit of air in Lin Qinghe's mouth, leaving her almost breathless.
He pressed her down, burying his face in her neck, and asked with suppressed desire, "I want to... can I?"
Lin Qinghe did not answer, but held him tightly.
You Rong kissed her deeply. When they parted, he carried her into the bedroom, and they both collapsed onto the soft Simmons mattress, which sank heavily beneath them.
Lin Qinghe hadn't recovered from the daze when she was kissed passionately again...
Before she drifted off to sleep, exhausted, Lin Qinghe heard You Rong kissing her repeatedly, murmuring one sentence over and over, "I love you, I love you..."
Lin Qinghe woke up again, too tired to even move a finger.
She turned her head and gently caressed You Rong's sculpted profile. Unconsciously, he reached out and held her hand, gripping it tightly.
The system's prompt sounded: "Progress bar increased by 2%. Total progress bar is 100%. Congratulations, task-taker Lin Qinghe, on completing the auxiliary mission in this world. You will now proceed to the next world."
Lin Qinghe cast a complex, lingering glance at the sleeping You Rong before closing her eyes.
Her soul was drawn away, entering the next world.