Amidst the clamoring of employees, Qin Chuan helped Li Ya, who was drunk, into the car.
Li Ya was truly drunk, muttering incoherently.
Soon, the Santana started!
It was already past eleven in the evening, and the streets were deserted. Familiar with the route, Qin Chuan arrived at Li Ya's residence and stopped the car, looking at the passenger seat.
"Sis, wake up! Wake up! We're home!"
Qin Chuan called out.
But Li Ya in the seat was already fast asleep, unresponsive to Qin Chuan's calls. Instead, she started snoring.
Qin Chuan was completely exasperated. He couldn't understand why he was always the one taking care of people after drinking. This wasn't the first time!
There was no other way, so he had to find the key from Li Ya's bag, open the door, and then carry the drunk Li Ya out of the car.
This was Qin Chuan's first time having such close contact with Li Ya. Of course, the casual leaning or holding hands before didn't count. This time, he was holding her entire body.
Unexpectedly, although Li Ya was tall and slender, standing at a full meter seventy, she wasn't heavy, weighing just over a hundred jin.
Qin Chuan found it easy to carry her, indicating that Li Ya maintained her figure well.
Carrying Li Ya into the living room on the first floor, Qin Chuan originally intended to just put her on the sofa and leave. But seeing the woman passed out drunk in his arms, he thought about it and decided to head upstairs to the second floor.
Late at night, if she fell off the sofa or caught a cold, it would be his responsibility.
The second floor was Li Ya's bedroom. Qin Chuan had never been here before. He opened several doors in succession before finally finding Li Ya's bedroom.
By the time he placed Li Ya on the bed, Qin Chuan was gasping for breath, slumping onto the edge of the bed.
The key was that he had also drunk a lot that night. Fortunately, he had a high tolerance for alcohol and good stamina; otherwise, he would have collapsed long ago.
Seizing the opportunity, Qin Chuan took in Li Ya's bedroom. Seeing it, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Despite Li Ya's capable and strong demeanor in public, her bedroom was decorated with a very girlish touch. The wallpaper had a pink floral pattern, and so did the bedsheets and duvet covers.
Even a stuffed bear leaning against the corner was pink and very cute.
A special fragrance filled the entire bedroom, very pleasant. After Qin Chuan took several deep breaths, his mind grew increasingly muddled, and his eyelids felt heavier.
It was clear that the after-effects of the alcohol were fully kicking in.
"No, I have to leave quickly, or I won't be able to get back!"
Qin Chuan stood up with great willpower. Just as he was about to step away, suddenly, two soft, snake-like arms wrapped around his waist.
Qin Chuan looked down and saw that Li Ya, who was lying on the bed, had sat up. She was now opening her watery eyes.
"Sis, you're not drunk!"
Qin Chuan asked instinctively.
Li Ya's fair face was flushed red. Instead of answering, she asked, "Where are you going?"
"I... I'm going home, of course!"
Qin Chuan replied.
"You're not allowed to go back!"
Li Ya stopped him domineeringly.
Qin Chuan was bewildered. Where else would he sleep if not at home?
"I... I have so many rooms here, can't I sleep alone?"
Li Ya seemed to realize her previous statement was a bit inappropriate and quickly explained, "Look at you, you're clearly drunk too. Driving after drinking so much, how can anyone feel at ease?"
"It's fine, I know my own tolerance best. Driving home will be no problem... Damn it!"
Qin Chuan said with a smile. Before he could finish his sentence, Li Ya, who was sitting on the bed, suddenly flipped over and pushed him down onto the bed, pressing herself onto him.
"Qin Chuan, have you been avoiding me?"
Li Ya's breathing was rapid as she asked a question that shocked Qin Chuan.
"What... what do you mean?"
"You're still playing dumb!!"
Li Ya seemed a little angry, dissatisfied with Qin Chuan's reaction. She bit her red lips with her white teeth, looking as if she were grinding her teeth, her pretty face filled with shame and anger.
"I don't believe you don't know how I feel about you. Tell me, are you avoiding me like this because you dislike me being older than you?"
"No! Absolutely not!!"
"I swear on the ancestors of my old Qin family!"
This time, Qin Chuan responded with extreme speed.
"Then why are you always so distant with me? Every time I show you kindness, you find an excuse to escape?"
"Don't you feel it even now, that I like you!!"
As expected of someone who studied abroad, her courage was immense, and she got straight to the point!
Qin Chuan smiled bitterly. In fact, he had long sensed Li Ya's feelings changing towards him; she seemed to have truly fallen for him. But their relationship was that of business partners!
This was a major taboo in business. Any conflict in their relationship could lead to significant consequences.
As someone with experience, Qin Chuan knew the gravity of the situation!
"Sis, could you please get down first?"
Qin Chuan, worried that Li Ya might get too emotional, softened his tone.
"I won't!!"
Unexpectedly, Li Ya's attitude was incredibly resolute. "You have to give me an answer today, or I... I won't get down!"
Seeing Li Ya clearly acting out under the influence of alcohol, Qin Chuan wisely chose to surrender and explained gently, "Sis, it's not that I'm avoiding you, but our relationship forces me to do so!"
"You're so beautiful and have such a good figure. Any normal man would be attracted to you!"
"But we are in a partnership right now. If we get together, our relationship will change!"
"Emotions are hard to control, and no one knows what will happen in the future!"
"If our relationship encounters any problems, it would be a huge variable for the business. This is a major taboo in the business world!"
Qin Chuan poured out his heart. The room fell silent, with only their heavy breathing filling the air.
Li Ya's beautiful eyes widened. Clearly, this answer was not what she had expected.
After a moment, her eyes rolled, "No! Your answer is too one-sided!"
"You only mentioned the downsides, not the benefits!"
"If we were together, wouldn't it make our partnership more reliable and stable?"
Qin Chuan smiled bitterly, "Sis, our current relationship is already very stable and reliable. There's really no need to take that step! It would completely change its nature!"
Li Ya's expression was uncertain. Just as Qin Chuan thought he had escaped, suddenly, a pair of sexy red lips, with an extremely possessive stance, sealed his own.
Through the muffled sounds, Qin Chuan heard Li Ya's murmur.
"I don't care! I want you!!"
"You're a big bad guy, deliberately tricking me!"
As the murmurs subsided, Li Ya became incredibly passionate and proactive, her entire body transforming into a vixen, constantly challenging Qin Chuan's boundaries.
Qin Chuan felt a volcano erupt from within him, rapidly burning his consciousness and his resolve.
Gradually, fueled by the alcohol, he lost control and began to respond.