"Fierce?" Yu Xiuzhun stroked his chin, seemingly pondering the question seriously, "If I’m not fierce, will she stop running?"

"..."

Ye Mingmei bit her lip, not answering.

She was deeply afraid of Yu Xiuzhun; it had everything to do with his past rough behavior. Even if he tells her something now, Ye Mingmei won’t accept it readily, let alone forgive.

But Yu Xiuzhun’s change this time is enough to surprise her.

As long as he doesn’t abuse her, she won’t foolishly provoke him.

"My work in Paris is finished; I’m heading back to the US today." Ye Mingmei suddenly spoke.

Purposefully mentioning work was also a way to cover up her previous intention to escape and not return.

"Perfect, I can wait for you." Yu Xiuzhun pulled her into his arms, making the decision happily.

Ye Mingmei shifted slightly, looking up at him, "My senior will be joining too, he’s the direct person in charge of my project this time, he will definitely come back for the report."

"..."

Hearing that Jin Chenye would also be there, Yu Xiuzhun’s demeanor instantly turned gloomy, exuding a hint of coldness.

"I don’t want my senior to know we’re together..." Ye Mingmei didn’t notice his expression and recklessly added another sentence.

As soon as the words landed, Yu Xiuzhun flipped her onto the bed and pressed down on her.

His arms propped at her sides, gritting his teeth, "Say that again!"

"..."

"Is it that shameful to be with me? Guarding against Su Yiru is one thing, but what is Jin Chenye to you?!"

The shout startled Ye Mingmei, immediately bringing tears to her eyes.

"Don’t cry!"

Yu Xiuzhun, seeing her eyes reddening, immediately growled.

His attempt to discipline halted, he cursed fiercely and picked her up.

Carefully settled her in his embrace, his large hands clumsily tousling her hair.

"I haven’t even started disciplining you, yet you begin crying; are you made of water?"

"..."

Ye Mingmei hadn’t intended to cry, but being comforted like this inexplicably soured her nose.

Who does things like him, scolding until someone’s tears fall only to comfort them, and in the end, it’s still her fault.

"You can’t smile, and when told not to cry, you cry even more; Ye Mingmei, are you deliberately opposing me?" Yu Xiuzhun tightened his grip on her waist, pressing her whole body closer to himself as punishment.

"I wasn’t crying." Ye Mingmei softly explained herself.

"Looking all pitiful like a bullied wife in front of me, what difference is there to crying? Am I shorting you on food or drink? Did I owe you in a past life?!" Yu Xiuzhun grumbled, nearly wanting to smack her.

"I owed you in a past life; that’s why I’m repaying the debt in this life." Ye Mingmei weakly murmured.

Other people save galaxies in their past lives; she suspects she ravaged an entire one, hence encountering Yu Xiuzhun, this demon, in this life.

Yet he always acts like he’s being good to her; how exactly is he good to her?

"Knowing you owed me last life, just listen to me this lifetime, or there’ll be hell to pay." Yu Xiuzhun pinched her cheek, releasing only when Ye Mingmei frowned and whimpered in pain.

"Hurry up and pack your luggage; I’ll have the assistant book tickets so we can go back together."

"But my senior..."

"Mention Jin Chenye to me again, and I’ll chop you up to feed the dogs!" Yu Xiuzhun stepped onto the floor, took a few steps forward, heard Ye Mingmei’s voice, and turned to glare at her fiercely.

"Or would you rather I chop him up too and feed him to the dogs?"

"..."