The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

Li Lanni couldn't deny it. His words had created a turmoil in her heart. Was this what really happened behind the scenes in Star Art International? 

Of course, this matter had nothing to do with her since she wasn't that keen on the competition, but Cheng Yu was. 

That girl wanted nothing more than to win and she had even spent a large sum of money recently to buy new paint and brushes. 

Not only that, she had also been busying herself looking at the paintings of the most famous artists and trying to learn all she could from them. 

One had to know that Cheng Yu was a natural talent in art. One simply had to look at the few drawings she did, those she had casually done to pass time, to know that she didnt need to use any effort to win if she wanted to. However, her recent actions were no different from those of an inexperienced rookie.

It showed just how highly she regarded this competition. If there was nothing in it for her: if she was not going to win the prize despite her endless efforts, wasn't this too unfair? 

Ji Xiehan looked at the girl whose thoughts were obviously dismantled by what he had just told her. He chose his words carefully, saying, "But if you really want to get into Star Art International, there is another way." 

She didn't, but Cheng Yu did, and it was just as important. She looked up at him with newly found hope. "There is?" 

"Yes. I just mentioned that Feng Ji International has a great business relationship with Star Art International, right? Well, those guys are usually too difficult to talk to but I can recommend your work to them. If they are pleased by your abilities, they will surely want to poach you. You don't have to worry about getting rejected because you are from B City University - a great rival of Hun He. I will initially show them the paintings and only reveal their artist when they are too dazzled to change their minds. There is no one who would turn down a great talent, is there?" 

His words surprised Li Lanni, and she couldn't help revealing a tiny smile for a second. 

She had expected him to say that he would use his connections to get her into Star Art International. 

While that was a good option too, it would be an insult to Cheng Yu's breathtaking talent. 

But he had worded it very nicely, only offering to expose the paintings to them and leaving the rest to the abilities of the artist. 

Seeing her sweet smile, his breath was stolen, his heart beat faster and he remained in a daze for a few seconds. 

She had done nothing but smile. How was she able to captivate his heart even without intending to? Why was his heart so useless?! 

The girl knew that this might be a perfect fall back plan in case Cheng Yu really lost but she didn't clarify the real situation, letting him continue thinking that she was the one who needed this opportunity. 

She raised an eyebrow at the man's silly look and thought in her heart, 'there is no such thing as a free lunch, though.' This was Ji Xiehan they were talking about. Rumor had it that he wouldn't do anything that would make him lose out. Perhaps he wanted profit?  

Instead of blindly guessing, she asked, "What do you want in return?" 

"What?" Ji Xiehan was lost in thought and didn't understand her question when he heard her. 

"I don't believe you would help me without wanting something in return. We are not close enough for that. So you can be frank with me. What is it you want in return?" 

Ji Xiehan's gaze grew cold and he almost couldn't stop himself from losing control. This girl! In her mind, was he only out to take advantage of her?

Taking a sip of the wine beside him to calm his nerves, he looked at her with the same gentle gaze from before. "I want nothing in return. Do you believe me?" 

'I will not believe that for a second' was written all over her face and he sighed. "I'm only looking out for you because of Aunty Li. I don't have any other intention." 

Li Lanni only believed a tenth of that statement but she didn't dwell on it. She let out an 'oh well' and said, "Speaking of which, your relationship with my mom seems quite good. Do you guys know each other so well?" 

Ji Xiehan coughed from the way she sounded. Girl, don't look at me so accusingly. It's not like I'm trying to steal anything from her… 

Though he had to admit that he was trying to steal her daughter...

"Ahem… we do know each other from the past. When I was young, Aunty Li and my mother were… uhm… they knew each other. And she took care of me quite a number of times when my parents were too busy. " 

Li Lanni didn't ask any more. "I see. I should get going now. My mom will be worried sick if I stay out for too long," she said. 

"I'll drop you home." 

"You don't need to. I'll have my chauffeur pick me up." 

"Aunty Li will definitely ask about where you were and who you met." 

"Fine." 

Li Lanni couldn't say he was wrong. Her mother probably thought of her as some newly hatched chick that couldn't protect itself. If the Ji Xiehan that he trusted so much brought her daughter home, she would be more at ease and Li Lanni would manage to skip the earful of interrogation. 

On their way out, Li Lanni had a sudden thought and glared at the man beside her. This was all?!!

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