116: This girl is determined to force herself upon him.

Xiao Qi tilted her face upward slightly. "He is your brother, not mine. So what business is it of yours who I spend time with?"

"He is my family. You are using my family to provoke me—do you think it’s none of my business?" Yichen said, his tone somewhat aggressive. "Yiyang is not like you. He doesn't have your schemes, so stay away from him."

"What? Schemes?" Xiao Qi was so angry she laughed. "You really are an ignorant narcissist. Yiyang and I are friends; how does that count as provoking you? Besides, if I wanted to provoke you, I wouldn't need Yiyang. I’m quite enough on my own. This has nothing to do with him."

For some reason, hearing her final remark caused a flicker of joy to stir in Yichen’s heart.

However, his expression remained indifferent. "I didn't invite you out to exchange pleasantries. Tell me, what exactly do you want? As long as you name it, I will grant it to you, on the condition that you never approach me or Yiyang again."

Xiao Qi felt an urge to lash out and slap him. She curled her pink lips into a languid yet charming smile. "If you want to drive me away, you don't need to use Yiyang as an excuse. Once I get what belongs to me, I will leave. By then, you won't even be able to keep me if you tried!"

Hearing the word "leave," a wave of discomfort washed over Yichen’s heart. He felt he needed to resolve this quickly.

"Speak. What exactly is that thing you want? As long as I have it, it’s yours."

"Of course you have it," Xiao Qi said, looking at his chest. "It’s just that when I extract it, you might sustain a minor injury..."

"What are you talking about?"

"Oh, I mean, since you brought me to such a high-end restaurant, we shouldn't just sit here talking without ordering. The waiter will think you're stingy."

Yichen glanced around the restaurant, where most patrons were dining elegantly, and signaled the waiter to take their order. Xiao Qi immediately grabbed the menu the waiter brought and held it up in front of her face. She slipped the pill into her drink, but it didn't dissolve quickly enough. She began to worry.

The menu blocked Yichen’s view, so he couldn't see what she was doing, only that she seemed a bit furtive. "Have you not decided what you want to eat yet?"

"Oh, oh, there are so many choices, I don't know what I'm in the mood for."

"Miss, our restaurant’s signature foie gras is excellent. Would you like to try it?" the waiter suggested with a smile.

"Yes, yes, that’s fine," Xiao Qi said. She tested her superpower and realized it worked in his presence. With a flick of her ability, the pill dissolved instantly into the drink. The next step was to swap the glasses. However, at that moment, Yichen got up to go to the restroom.

Heaven truly helped her.

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Joanna checked her watch. It was nearly eight o'clock. Why hadn't Yichen arrived yet? Was he still working? She pulled out her phone to call him, only to find his phone was turned off. Why was it off? Was he in a meeting? Yichen was usually busy and strict at work, so a meeting would be a logical explanation. Joanna put her phone away and continued to wait.

Xiao Qi waited for a long time, but he still hadn't returned. *Why isn't he back yet? Did he find out I drugged the drink?* No, no—this was a rare chance to be out with him. If she didn't get the signal transmitter today, she didn't know if she would ever have another opportunity to be alone with him!

Thinking this, Xiao Qi picked up the drink, then hesitated. For safety's sake, she decided to add a few more pills. After all, Xiaobai had said the medicine was harmless. She took several more from her bag, dropped them into the drink, used her power to dissolve them instantly, and headed toward the restroom. Yichen was just stepping out.

Seeing her holding a drink, he looked puzzled. "You’re carrying a drink while walking to the restroom?"

Xiao Qi didn't answer. She took a large gulp, stepped forward, grabbed his tie, and pulled him toward her.

Yichen was caught completely off guard. He only saw a delicate, ethereal face approach, and then his thin lips were met by soft ones. Xiao Qi stood on tiptoe and pinched his arm; Yichen frowned and instinctively opened his mouth.

And then... that large mouthful of drink went down his throat.

Xiao Qi seized the opportunity, her slender finger tracing patterns on his chest. She made her heart beat faster. She whispered against his ear.

She was so close to him, her face tilted up, her breath mingling with his. The girl’s fragrance drifted around him. Yichen’s eyes flickered. He pulled her away, leaned down to her ear, and sneered in a low, husky, and chillingly seductive voice, "Ye Xiyang, you really will stop at nothing to seduce me."

In truth, his demeanor frightened her a little, but she had already come this far. She patted her face and looked up at him. Why did he look so composed? His heart didn't seem to be racing either. Could the medicine have been fake? But Xiaobai had checked it before she bought it, saying the effects would kick in within two minutes.

"Ye Xiyang," Yichen panted slightly, feeling his whole body heating up. He suddenly remembered her feeding him the drink. His dark eyes stared at her coldly, his thin lips parting to say, "Did you drug me?"

Xiao Qi stuttered, "No, no I didn't!"

Perhaps due to nervousness or the fear of such a cold and fierce Yichen, a faint blush appeared on her beautiful face, making her fair skin look flushed and alluring. To Yichen, she looked breathtakingly enchanting. He pushed her away, tore off his tie, and felt a parched dryness in his throat.

"What kind of drug did you give me?" As he spoke, he loosened his tie completely, took off his suit jacket, and undid the top two buttons of his shirt, feeling only slightly more comfortable. His shirt collar hung open, revealing a sculpted, sexy collarbone and perfect shoulder lines. His physique was flawlessly proportioned.

Xiao Qi’s infatuation returned; she too felt parched. She immediately looked away. *My god, this man’s beauty is truly impossible to resist!*

A passerby noticed the man staring intently at Xiao Qi with unfocused eyes, as if he were in a trance or simply gazing into the void. He looked quite strange. The man walked over, tapped Yichen on the shoulder, and realized his shoulders were trembling. "Sir, are you alright?"

Xiao Qi immediately looked over. At this moment, Yichen’s eyes were filled with a bloodshot, intense restraint. His pupils were turning red, and he was burning up. He tilted his head back, sweat beads rolling down his handsome face, his Adam's apple bobbing due to the heat. He radiated a sexy, forbidden aura of temptation. It was clear he was incredibly hot and holding back to his limit—every inch of his body was burning, even his fingertips were red enough to bleed.

*Heaven, did I overdose him?* It was over—she shouldn't have added more pills.

Xiao Qi stepped toward him, wanting to touch him but not daring to. "Um, are you okay?"

Yichen lowered his gaze, his eyes filled with bloodshot endurance. As his dark eyes slowly lifted to meet her clear, concerned ones, he curled his lips into a low, mocking smile. "Are you worried about me?"

"I... we came out together. If something happens to you, I won't be able to absolve myself of responsibility. Besides, you’re Yiyang’s older brother."

Yichen squinted coldly, a look of deep sarcasm flashing in his eyes. He didn't respond.

The man nearby saw this and said to Xiao Qi, "He’s your friend, right? He looks like he’s feeling unwell. You should get him to the hospital quickly!"

"Oh, right!" Xiao Qi reached out but pulled her hand back.

The man looked at the petite Xiao Qi and asked, "Do you have a car outside? I can help you carry him to it."

Xiao Qi felt that there were still many good people on Earth. "Yes, yes, thank you."

Yichen was placed in the back seat. The man told her to drive to the hospital immediately and then left.

Once he was gone, Xiao Qi realized she didn't know how to drive. What now? *Should I call Yiyang?* Suddenly, she thought, *No, I must get the signal transmitter first.*

She glanced over and met Yichen’s flame-like gaze, which felt as if it were burning and consuming her. The drug had completely spread through his body. Xiao Qi froze and stammered, "Lin Yichen, are you... are you okay?"

Yichen didn't answer. He leaned against the car door, breathing heavily. It felt as if thousands of insects were gnawing at his flesh and blood; an unbearable desire was screaming and boiling in his veins. The intense sensation felt as if it would tear him apart, and he desperately needed release. He was trembling, shaking as if he might explode or bleed out at any moment.

Breathing rapidly and violently, he lifted his head, sweat sliding from the bridge of his nose down his face and into his collar. He forced out a single word, biting it out through gritted teeth: "Get out!"

Xiao Qi frowned. What should she do now? If he woke up after the drug’s effect wore off, he would surely hate her even more. *Forget it, I have to get the signal transmitter.*

She tried to use her superpower, but realized it wouldn't work. *Damn it, failing at the critical moment?!* Didn't it just work a moment ago? With no power, she had no choice but to try and "suck" it out.

She leaned her head directly against his chest. His heart was beating rapidly. This was the moment. Xiao Qi lifted her head, wanting to press her lips to his, but hesitated.

Yichen watched the smooth, pale cheek inches away, struggling to suppress the urge to kiss her fiercely. His chest rose and fell at an abnormal rhythm. "Get out." If she didn't leave, he really wouldn't be able to resist—he wouldn't be able to resist pinning her down.

Xiao Qi ignored him. "Lin Yichen, don't move, okay? It’ll be dangerous if you move."

Xiao Qi closed her eyes and lunged her pink lips toward his thin ones. However, Yichen pushed her away. In truth, he didn't have much strength left. Xiao Qi was only pushed off balance, causing her to fall onto his lap.

Touching a certain private area, Xiao Qi was so startled she immediately sat up straight. *What do I do now! Should I call Yiyang? But my signal transmitter... Should I try again?*

Watching the person before him slowly lean in again, Yichen’s gaze couldn't help but sink. *What does she really want? Is she truly fond of me, or is she going to these lengths because of my status?*

Xiao Qi didn't succeed this time either; she was pushed off-balance again.

"Listen, Mr. Lin, you’re already like this—just give in to me!"

Yichen was burning at a temperature a human could barely withstand; it was clear he couldn't hold on any longer. If this continued... he had to get to the hospital.