"Why?"
"Because in that case, I'd be the head of the family. Whatever decisions I made, everyone would have to accept them, whether they liked it or not. But in your case…" Lin Fang hesitated for a moment, realizing he was a bit too serious. Softening his tone, he explained, "You aren't the head of your family. And as a rich girl, as unfortunate as it appears, I don't think you will have any freedom to pursue your life partner. And that is also the primary reason why I agree to be Li Xue's fake boyfriend."
Lin Fang forced a smile, collecting the empty bowls and chopsticks as he continued. "Anyway, let's stop with these hypotheticals, alright?" He stood, moving toward the kitchen. "I'll wash these."
He was about to rinse the bowls when…
Two arms wrapped around him from behind.
"Eh?" Lin Fang froze, startled. "Zhi Yan?"
Her cheek brushed against his back as she whispered, "Please… don't move. Just stay like this."
He stood stiff, although his heart was pounding like drums.
