Chapter 198: Possessiveness 2

After getting her brother’s approval, Ji Yueni couldn’t help but take a satisfied sip of her drink.

The slightly sweet cocktail paired with the coolness of the ice brought a refreshing chill, making her feel much more at ease. Even the irritation she felt gradually faded away.

The dazzling neon lights cast their colorful glow across Ji Yueni’s face, her delicate and petite features and long curled lashes overlapping to form a perfect arc. Her fair, tender skin was like a freshly peeled lychee, glowing with an alluring sheen.

After thinking for a moment, Ji Yueni turned her gaze to Ji Haotong, her expression a little hopeful. “Brother, can we put off the thing with my girlfriend for a bit? She’s pretty shy.

Give me a few more days, I need to help her mentally prepare.”

“Don’t talk to me about this.” Ji Haotong shrugged. “You’ll have to persuade Dad. As long as he agrees, I’ll support you all the way—hands and feet included.”

“But is my little sister-in-law really that timid? I still remember what you’re like. Whenever you get something good, you’re always the first to jump out and show off.”

“Don’t tell me you don’t actually have a girlfriend and you’ve made up a fictional character just to fool us.” Ji Haotong shot Ji Yueni a suspicious glance.

“She’s just really shy, I swear on my manly honor.” Ji Yueni solemnly raised three fingers in an oath.

“That’s good then.” Ji Haotong nodded slightly, his expression relaxing.

“As long as you actually have a girlfriend, just try to bring her back soon so I don’t have to bear all the pressure myself. That way Mom will stop putting all her attention on me and Meng Mengtu, and I can finally focus on my career.”

“But if you dare lie to us, like pretending to have a girlfriend just to get more living expenses—our family isn’t short on money, but if Dad finds out…”

Ji Haotong trailed off, downed his cocktail in one go, and then slammed the glass heavily onto the table with a bang. “You’ll be in for it.”

Gulp~

Ji Yueni nervously swallowed.

If in a few days Jiang Chi still didn’t have a solution, and she couldn’t bring a girlfriend home, Dad would probably think she was faking it just to get extra allowance. She might be a rich second-generation, but the family rules were strict. If she got caught, she’d definitely get a beating! Maybe even a double-team from both parents.

Time flew by, and soon it was the day before Ji Yueni was supposed to bring her girlfriend home…

During this period, Ji Yueni urged Jiang Chi countless times, and every time Jiang Chi only breezily replied, “I’m working on it, don’t worry.”

Ji Yueni was so angry she almost jumped up and down, but after finding out Jiang Chi had a mental illness, she didn’t dare to say anything harsh. The “scar” from childhood still haunted her to this day.

“Hey, Jiang Chi, is it done yet?”

“Not yet, can you hurry up?”

“I know, I know, I trust you.”

On the balcony, Ji Yueni’s face was anxious as she lowered her voice to urge again. But all she got in return was that same light response: “I know, don’t worry, it’ll be done soon.”

After hanging up, Ji Yueni’s unease grew even stronger. She paced back and forth, frowning, growing more and more flustered.

No way, she needed a backup, just in case.

With that thought, she took a deep breath, grabbed her bank card, and left the house.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Jiang Chi sat quietly at a desk, a computer in front of him running an editing program.

But after hanging up the phone, his gaze didn’t fall on the computer screen, but instead went to the 《White Moonlight and the Red Moles》 in his hands.

These past few days, he’d been completely absorbed in this novel, only working on the editing program when he had spare time.

It wasn’t really Jiang Chi’s lack of self-control; it was just that the novel’s plot was too gripping—especially for someone like Jiang Chi, who was always caught between two choices and suffering from a mental disorder.

After all the internal struggles, the male lead in the novel shifted from being a “pure love” devotee to siding with both heroines, going all out for White Moonlight and Red Moles alike.

The White Moonlight and Red Moles, who used to butt heads at every turn, were finally brought together by his efforts. Their stiff relationship eased a bit—at least they weren’t at each other’s throats like before.

And seeing the male lead go from timid and innocent to boldly declaring, “You’re both my wings, I want you both,”

Jiang Chi couldn’t help but curl his lips in comfort.

He admitted he was fantasizing, even projecting Ji Yueni and “Ji Qingchan” onto Red Moles and White Moonlight, indulging the indescribable dark thoughts hidden deep in his heart.

But so what? That’s the value of a novel—finding comfort in the mental world for what can’t be achieved in reality.

The computer screen’s light seemed a bit harsh. Jiang Chi raised his hand and shut it off. As for Ji Yueni’s request… no rush, he’d read a bit more first.

Jiang Chi wasn’t in a hurry, and now neither was our “manly” Ji Yueni—she’d already found a backup.

*****

“Maid cafe”, Maid Café.

Private room.

“Me?” A cute girl with cat ear accessories and dressed in a Dilotte maid outfit pointed uncertainly at herself after hearing the unexpected request from the handsome young man before her, her eyes wide in surprise.

“Yes, you.” Ji Yueni nodded.

She picked up her iced coffee, took a sip, and then pointed to the seat across from her, her gaze earnest, motioning for Wan Yi to sit down. Once Wan Yi sat, a fair little hand tightly gripped hers, black sparkling eyes filled with sincerity and desperate hope.

“Wan Yi, for the sake of the past three years I’ve been a loyal customer, could you help your brother out this time? I swear you won’t be shortchanged.

One thousand per hour, I’ll rent you for a whole day, how about it? I swear I won’t do anything inappropriate to you!”

Ji Yueni promised earnestly.

Wan Yi’s mouth twitched, quickly pulling her fair little hand free from the “big boy’s” tight grasp. She gently pressed her thumb to her throat and coughed lightly a few times.

“Your price is tempting, and as my regular, I’ve always trusted your character, but there’s just one thing…”

He looked straight at Ji Yueni, black pupils intense, and a steady male voice emerged from his throat, tinged with helplessness: “Bro, I’m a guy.”

Pfft!

A mouthful of iced coffee sprayed out!

Luckily Wan Yi was quick, bending down to dodge the attack, though a few drops still splattered on her clothes.

After sitting up again, he looked at the “big boy” across from him, who was staring in shock, and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

But then, remembering how Ji Yueni had supported his business for three years—he’d earned plenty in commissions alone—he felt guilty. Casting a quick glance around to make sure no one was near, he lowered his voice to explain.

“Actually, in our maid café, about seventy percent of the staff are guys.”