"Right! Would you be willing to stay if it were a man’s room?" Ye Fan was at a loss for words.

"If it’s my brother-in-law’s room, I’d be willing to stay!" Qin Mengyao said with a laugh.

Ye Fan felt helpless. He felt that ever since returning from the South America Battlefield, he’d been constantly hit on by women, and now even his sister-in-law was joining in. He had to admit he really hated this feeling. If possible, he only wanted to ask the heavens to reduce his attractiveness a bit because it was truly torturing him!

"But I quite like it here. The lady of this house must be very beautiful!" Qin Mengyao remarked. The decor was fresh and elegant, not at all tacky. It seemed like every corner was arranged just to her liking, so it was impossible not to be fond of it.

"Yes, very beautiful," Ye Fan said.

"Is she as beautiful as I am?" Qin Mengyao asked, unconvinced.

"About the same," was all Ye Fan could say. Why did all women love to compare themselves? He could never understand it. As a man, Ye Fan disliked comparisons the most. He believed his looks, charm, physique, and every other aspect were already at their peak, which gave him a sense of loneliness at the top.

After they had settled everything, Qin Mengyao gleefully lay on the bed, feeling as content as if she had won a trophy.

Ye Fan stood up and said, "Mengyao, you stay here for now. It’s not too far from the art school. You can go for the job interview tomorrow."

"What about you?" Qin Mengyao instantly panicked, scrambling up from the bed.

"Of course, I have my own things to do!" Ye Fan replied. He was speechless. He couldn’t stay by Qin Mengyao’s side forever! Not only would that delay his own plans, but there was also the risk of sparks flying between them. He was absolutely unwilling to let that happen.

Qin Mengyao said, "Brother-in-law, I’ve just arrived in Jiangning and don’t know anyone or the area. If you leave now, I’ll be so scared!"

"You’re not a child anymore. What is there to be afraid of?" Ye Fan didn’t believe she was actually scared. After all, she had lived abroad alone for so long. It would be ridiculous if she was still afraid of something like this. He figured she was just making excuses and being unreasonable.

But Qin Mengyao said, "Then go! Just pretend I don’t have you as a brother-in-law. I’ll be just fine on my own, all alone. I just never thought that the brother-in-law I’ve always respected would be this kind of person!"

Alright. To keep him around, Qin Mengyao was pulling out all the stops. Ye Fan finally understood. She just wanted him to stay! After she’d said something so harsh, it would be wrong of him to leave now.

He sighed and said, "Alright, just for tonight then. Tomorrow, I really have to go take care of my business."

"Okay! You’re the best, Brother-in-law!" Qin Mengyao said joyfully.

That night, Qin Mengyao was still engrossed in a popcorn drama on her tablet.

Seeing the time, Ye Fan said, "It’s getting late. Go to sleep."

But Qin Mengyao replied, "It’s still early! Brother-in-law, watch with me for a bit!"

"I’m not watching." He was prepared for this. Even if she used every trick in the book to threaten him, he still wouldn’t watch a popcorn drama that lacked any substance or held any interest for him.

This time, Qin Mengyao obediently put down her tablet and went to take a bath. Hearing the sound of running water, Ye Fan couldn’t help but think of the scene when Fang Nan had taken a bath. He had to admit, that memory was incredibly stimulating. However, when he remembered that the person bathing now was Qin Mengyao, he snapped himself out of it.

At that moment, Qin Mengyao sneaked a glance at Ye Fan from the bathroom and instantly fumed. Is my charm insufficient, or is this guy just a blockhead? He should be sneaking peeks at me right now, and I would pretend not to notice while showing off my perfect body. But he’s not reacting at all. He’s way too calm! It was impossible for her not to be angry. As a woman who couldn’t get the reaction she wanted, she would resort to any means necessary.

After finishing her bath, Qin Mengyao came out of the bathroom wrapped in nothing but a towel. She said to Ye Fan, "Brother-in-law, the water here isn’t warm at all!"

"How is that possible?" Ye Fan didn’t believe her.

Qin Mengyao deliberately revealed her thigh. It was breathtakingly perfect, but Ye Fan still had no reaction. He just kept his head down, engrossed in an e-book.

She was so frustrated she could have spat blood. If this move wasn’t the final blow, she would have to deploy her ultimate weapon!

At that moment, she untied her bath towel. Instantly, she revealed her most perfect self, that place of limitless imagination now fully displayed before Ye Fan.

This time, Ye Fan could no longer remain calm. He immediately spun around and covered his eyes. "Mengyao, what are you doing?"

"Brother-in-law, I can’t reach my towel. Can you pick it up for me?" Qin Mengyao cooed.

But Ye Fan replied, "Oh no! My eyes... I’ve suddenly gone blind! You’ll have to get it yourself."

Qin Mengyao was furious. Any other man would have lost control and pounced on her like a hungry wolf after that ultimate move. But Ye Fan remained completely unmoved. To her, this was a total humiliation.

"Ouch!" she cried out, pretending to slip and falling directly into Ye Fan’s arms.

Ye Fan could no longer keep his composure. He had to admit he had resisted to his absolute limit. Who in the world could withstand such a seductive maneuver? He knew he was at a disadvantage no matter what he did now, so he decided to counter all her ploys by simply not reacting. He would pretend to be sound asleep.

Qin Mengyao was choked with frustration. Her carefully prepared moves were useless! She was furious, and her resolve to enact her next plan only hardened. She sullenly climbed out of his arms and flung the bath towel at his head.

Hearing her bedroom door click shut, Ye Fan finally opened his eyes. He pulled the faintly fragrant towel off his head and smirked. "You little brat, still trying to mess with me? Laozi has weathered every storm imaginable. Did you really think I’d fall for such a simple honey trap? What would that say about Laozi’s self-control?"

His words were arrogant, but he had the confidence to back them up. Back in the day on the South America Battlefield, forget her layered tactics; she would have regretted trying even her first move on him. He would have shown her what a real man was.

Ye Fan got up to return to his room, only to find himself in an awkward predicament. The bedroom door had been locked, and he couldn’t get in. He couldn’t stand for this. He pushed open Qin Mengyao’s door and asked, "Mengyao, where’s the key?"

Qin Mengyao peeked her head out from under the blanket. "I don’t know. Brother-in-law, I saved a spot for you. Come on over!"

"Never mind!" Ye Fan immediately refused.

"No! If I have a nightmare and you’re not by my side, I’ll be terrified! I might even go insane!" Qin Mengyao threatened.

Ye Fan was truly at his wit’s end with this vexing sister-in-law of his. He had no choice but to lie down on the bed. "There. Happy now?"