Chapter 68 Comfort

Chapter 68: Chapter 68 ComfortLi Yifei didn’t move. He understood what Su Yiyi had in mind: it wasn’t that she truly wanted to sell herself, but rather due to her intense gratitude toward Li Yifei, coupled with the fact he was willing to spend so much money, she felt indebted and thus harbored such thoughts. At this moment, Su Yiyi probably didn’t resist the idea.

Although Li Yifei always enjoyed frequenting clubs and engaging in one-night stands without restraint, when faced with a girl like Su Yiyi, he lost all his usual nonchalance and could only pretend to be asleep without moving.

"Brother Li...Brother Li... are you asleep?" Su Yiyi had placed her hand on Li Yifei’s chest for a while but didn’t get a response from him, so she quietly asked.

All that answered her was Li Yifei’s steady breathing.

"Brother Li, you truly are a good person. Thank you," Su Yiyi softly spoke, then snuggled a bit closer to Li Yifei, resting her face on his shoulder.

Being given another "good guy" label made Li Yifei feel somewhat amused, but he didn’t respond to Su Yiyi. After lying there for a while, he could tell Su Yiyi had fallen asleep as well. This girl must have been tired for a while now, and, coupled with the mental exhaustion, she fell into a deep sleep, seemingly scentless.

Only then did Li Yifei put his mind at ease and soon entered dreamland himself.

Even though he went to bed late, Li Yifei still woke up early in the morning.

On the tiny single bed, the two were now sleeping face to face. At some point, his arm had found its way under Su Yiyi’s neck, allowing her to pillow on it, while his other hand embraced her back. Su Yiyi’s hand also wrapped around his back, her face pressed tightly against his chest, and she looked incredibly sweet as she slept.

Li Yifei intended to get up, but seeing Su Yiyi sleeping so sweetly, he didn’t have the heart to wake her. So he closed his eyes, holding her as he dozed off again.

At seven o’clock, there were already sounds of workers outside, and Li Yifei had to get up. But as soon as he moved, Su Yiyi opened her eyes as well.

Upon waking, Su Yiyi instantly noticed the intimate way they had slept together and immediately blushed, burying her face in Li Yifei’s chest, too embarrassed to look up.

Li Yifei patted her back and said in a soft voice, "If you’re tired, sleep a bit more. I have to get up, or else the workers will all be at work."

Su Yiyi responded softly, quickly sitting up. She had been wearing a shirt the previous day, and even though she had been prepared for anything Li Yifei might do, she wasn’t bold enough to take her clothes off to entice him.

But she didn’t reach for her own clothes; instead, she picked up Li Yifei’s clothes that were pressed under their feet.

Li Yifei took them and, while dressing, said with a smile, "You sleep a bit more. There’s no more trouble at your father’s side; you don’t have to worry anymore."

Biting her lip, Su Yiyi said, "Brother Li, I still want to go back and check on things today. I’ll come back tonight, okay?"

Li Yifei hurriedly replied, "I’m telling you to sleep, not because I want to do anything else with you. It’s just to let you rest more. Go back to school if you have to, and there’s no need to come back here."

Su Yiyi immediately blushed, speaking softly, "But you... you fell asleep tired yesterday, and I still... I haven’t... with you..."

Seeing Su Yiyi’s shy demeanor, Li Yifei was truly moved and almost agreed, but he rubbed his nose and said, "If you really want to thank me like that, then I’ll make a condition."

"Okay! Whatever Brother Li asks, I’ll do it," Su Yiyi’s heart suddenly pounded, wondering if Brother Li had any peculiar tastes. She had heard online that some men had very special requests when it came to women.

"Hehe... well, if you give me a kiss, I’ll consider that you have thanked me."

Su Yiyi’s eyes widened in shock. What Li Yifei asked for was so different from what she had imagined. She stared at Li Yifei in a daze, unable to respond for a long while.

"If you feel reluctant, then forget it. I was just joking," Li Yifei said with a laugh as he patted Su Yiyi, ready to get out of bed.

"No, no..." Su Yiyi quickly grabbed Li Yifei, then took a deep breath and nestled into his embrace, tilting her head back and puckering her lips slightly.

Li Yifei secretly sweated a little. He meant only a peck, not a real kiss, but the girl took it to heart. He gently kissed her on the cheek, which was so red it looked like it could bleed, and said with a smile, "Alright."

"Is that okay now?" Su Yiyi looked at Li Yifei, puzzled.

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Silly girl, you should save your kisses for the boy you like, not just give them out of gratitude to me." Then he helped Su Yiyi off the bed.

Seeing Li Yifei get out of bed, Su Yiyi hurriedly put on her clothes and then poured water for Li Yifei to wash his face, and even squeezed toothpaste for him; the water had already been placed in the tooth mug.

Su Yiyi was truly adept at taking care of others. Whoever married her would be extremely fortunate, but Li Yifei knew he was not that person.

"Brother Li, this money... I’m giving it back to you." After tidying up, Su Yiyi took out the money from her bag. It was the twenty thousand yuan Li Yifei had given her the night before. Since she hadn’t used it, she took it out.

Li Yifei gave a slight smile and said, "Don’t you need it?"

"I don’t need it, don’t need it," Su Yiyi replied, her face flushing as she spoke. "Brother Li has already resolved my father’s issue, and I don’t need to repay debts anymore. I don’t need this money, and besides, Brother Li, this was borrowed money; it should be returned."

Li Yifei nodded, took out three thousand yuan, and handed it to Su Yiyi, saying, "Then I won’t give it to you. Otherwise, it would be troublesome for me to repay, but you can take this money. I see that your dad has probably put the family through a lot, and you still need money for school. Without some money in hand, it’s impossible to live at school."

"No, no..." Su Yiyi waved her hands continuously and said anxiously, "Brother Li, you’ve been such a great help to me, and I haven’t repaid you yet. How could I take your money?"

Li Yifei replied with a smile, "Haven’t you repaid me already? I just kissed you."

But Su Yiyi, taking the matter seriously, said, "Brother Li, that doesn’t count. I know Brother Li was just trying to reassure me. It wasn’t my way of repaying you. I must properly repay you, Brother Li. Otherwise, I’ll always feel uneasy."

Li Yifei frowned and asked, "Are you saying that the only way you can repay me is if I sleep with you?"

Su Yiyi was startled and, twisting her hands, said with her head lowered, "I just... don’t know how to repay Brother Li. I... am still clean."

Li Yifei’s brows furrowed again as he said, "If you receive help from others in the future, will you also use your body to repay them?"

"Ah! No, that’s not it. With other help, I can find a way to repay, but if it hadn’t been for Brother Li’s assistance this time, I don’t know what kind of calamity I would have faced. So, repaying you this way, Brother Li, is something I’m totally willing to do; I’m not forcing myself, and I know Brother Li is a good person who won’t take advantage of me in the future."

A figurative headache hit Li Yifei at Su Yiyi’s words; she wasn’t just thinking of repaying him with her body but even considering a lifelong debt. He couldn’t handle that. He glared at Su Yiyi and said, "Put that little thought of yours away. I have a girlfriend and don’t want that kind of repayment. The money I’m giving you is just a part of the connection between us. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can still come to me, but you must not bring up repaying me at the drop of a hat. If you disobey, I’ll kick you out right now, and don’t think about my help ever again."

When Li Yifei spoke so sternly, Su Yiyi was so frightened that she didn’t dare make a sound; her face turned deathly pale in fright.

Feeling a softening in his heart, Li Yifei patted her head and said, "Alright, don’t think too much into it. You can think of me as your brother. Isn’t it normal for a brother to help out his sister?"

Su Yiyi cautiously nodded, clearly afraid to say anything wrong and anger Li Yifei again.

Someone knocked on the door and Li Yifei went to open it. Dong Chenghuai peered inside with a grin, then saw Su Yiyi, and paused in surprise, saying, "Manager Li, is this the girl from last night?"

Li Yifei nodded and said, "That’s right."

"Wow, she’s gorgeous! To find such a gem in that place... Manager Li, you’re really lucky." After staring at Su Yiyi a moment longer, struck by her beauty and rarity, Dong Chenghuai began to think about looking her up after Li Yifei left, determined to find this attractive girl for himself.

Unaware of Dong Chenghuai’s sordid thoughts, Li Yifei asked, "What can I do for you so early?"

"Oh..." Dong Chenghuai snapped out of his distraction and replied, "The delivery should arrive by eight. I just wanted to check if there’s anything else Manager Li needs me to prepare?"

Li Yifei, who didn’t really understand warehouse management, could only say, "Just arrange it as you normally do."

"Got it, got it." Dong Chenghuai nodded, then reluctantly glanced at Su Yiyi once more before turning and leaving.

Li Yifei then said, "As you can see, I have to work now, so I won’t be able to escort you out. You should hurry along, and take the money. I’m afraid you’ll run into trouble again and make a foolish decision. I won’t feel at ease if you don’t take it."

Finally, Su Yiyi accepted the money, looked up at Li Yifei, and said firmly, "Brother Li, I won’t make foolish decisions again. Even if I do, I will definitely turn to Brother Li."

Li Yifei was amused by Su Yiyi’s words and laughed, but he also felt relieved and said, "Alright, take down my phone number. I’ll be here for a week, and then I won’t return to Mile City, so if you need anything, you can contact me."

Su Yiyi wrote down Li Yifei’s number, and then used her phone to give him a call, saying, "Brother Li, I am studying at the Foreign Language Teacher’s College outside of Mile City. If you’re looking for me, come find me at the school, or just call me. I’ll come out quickly."