Chapter 728: Teach the Lord to Cherish Without Restraint

Drowsiness…… surged like a tide, relentless.

Lin Yuan's consciousness…… began to fade, his head grew heavier, his limbs went completely limp.

He loosened his grip on the mineral water bottle, and it clanged to the floor, spilling the remaining water everywhere.

Lin Yuan wanted to confront Wang Jia, but his throat felt blocked, unable to make a sound.

Lin Yuan's body toppled sideways uncontrollably, and he lost consciousness completely.

Lin Yuan's mind went blank; at the moment he lost consciousness, he staggered and fell straight onto the cold floor.

At that critical moment, Wang Jia rushed forward and grabbed his arm.

Wang Jia clenched his sleeve with her fingertips, mustering all her strength, and pushed him toward the bed behind her.

With a soft 'thud', Lin Yuan fell heavily onto the soft bed.

Lin Yuan's body twitched slightly, still in a semi-conscious state.

Lin Yuan's mind…… was a complete chaos, he didn't even have the strength to open his eyes.

He could faintly sense the surroundings, but couldn't react at all.

Lin Yuan could only let events unfold……

The combined effect of alcohol and a high dose of sleeping pills made Lin Yuan's consciousness…… extremely hazy.

At that moment, Lin Yuan felt as if he had plunged into a fog.

He exerted all his remaining strength, trying to sober up.

Lin Yuan forcefully blinked his heavy eyelids, but his vision remained blurry.

The sense of chaos in Lin Yuan's mind…… grew stronger.

Just then, Lin Yuan felt…… a soft body press onto him, covering him.

That familiar feminine fragrance…… mingled with a faint alcohol scent, once again wafting around his nostrils……

It was Wang Jia.

Lin Yuan's body trembled slightly, a flicker of panic rose in his heart.

He could clearly feel Wang Jia's hand…… slowly glide onto his chest.

Wang Jia's fingertips…… carried a cool touch, slowly undoing his shirt buttons……

Wang Jia's movements were gentle…… yet carried an irresistible firmness.

Lin Yuan's clothing was slowly undone, his skin exposed to the air, bringing a faint chill……

But he didn't even have the strength to lift a hand to stop it.

Lin Yuan's strength…… felt as if it had been drained.

Lin Yuan's limbs were sore and weak; even as he struggled desperately in his heart, wanting to push Wang Jia off him,

but his body…… simply refused to obey, not even a finger could move.

That feeling of helplessness…… surged like a tide over his whole body……

It left Lin Yuan both panicked and helpless, able only to watch as events spiraled out of control.

Lin Yuan opened his mouth, using the last of his strength, and whispered:

"Why…… why would you do this?"

He didn't understand; Wang Jia had clearly confessed only to be rejected, so why would she act like this…??

They had barely known each other for a few days; how could things have come to this.

But as soon as he spoke, before Wang Jia could reply, his lips…… were gently covered by hers.

The warm sensation…… covered him again.

Wang Jia's kiss…… held a hint of urgency, a hint of guilt, and a trace of barely noticeable obsession.

Wang Jia completely blocked his words, and even his last lingering consciousness drifted deeper into chaos.

……

That night, a hidden fragrance stirred.

Flowers bright, moon dim, light mist envelops; tonight is good to go to the lover's side.

Treading on fragrant steps, holding embroidered golden shoes.

Meeting at the south of the painting hall, one always leans and trembles.

Servant finds it hard to come forth; teach the lord to cherish without restraint.

……

That night, for Wang Jia and Lin Yuan, was destined to be unforgettable.

Wang Jia…… endured an indescribable pain.

And Lin Yuan, caught in the combined effect of alcohol and sleeping pills, his consciousness hazy and chaotic, his whole body sore and weak, could only endure passively……

Fatigue surged like a tide over his whole body……

By deep night, Lin Yuan fainted completely, retaining no memory of what happened that night.

……

Until the next morning, the first ray of sunlight slipped through the curtain gap and spilled into the bedroom.

Only then did Lin Yuan slowly awaken from his daze.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he felt a fierce throbbing pain in his head, like a heavy hammer strike, and his whole body ached.

Lin Yuan even lacked the strength to lift his hand.

He instinctively raised his hand and rubbed his throbbing temples.

Lin Yuan's fingertips…… accidentally touched a soft, warm patch of skin, making him freeze instantly.

Lin Yuan slowly turned his head, his gaze dropped, and his whole body froze in an instant, his mind going blank.

Only Wang Jia…… was naked, her delicate body tightly leaning against his chest.

Wang Jia's long eyelashes drooped slightly, her cheeks still flushed with an undispersed blush.

Between her brows…… lingered last night's fatigue…… and a hint of shyness not easily noticed.

Her breathing was even and gentle, obviously still asleep.

Lin Yuan was completely dazed, his eyes vacant, lips slightly parted, even his breathing stalled.

Fragments of last night's memories…… like beads from a broken string, trickled into his mind intermittently.

Wang Jia's confession, the disappointment after being rejected, the offered bottle of mineral water, the dizziness after drinking it……

And finally, that vague kiss and feeling of weakness.

Lin Yuan's thoughts kept drifting back.

But whatever happened in between, Lin Yuan drew a blank; no matter how he tried to recall, he had no clue.

Lin Yuan's heartbeat suddenly quickened; in his panic, he instinctively lifted the blanket over himself.

Lin Yuan's gaze…… drifted downward……

But the sight before him…… struck him like lightning, his mind going completely blank.

Under the blanket, the two lay naked facing each other……

And on the light purple sheets and blankets, a glaring patch of bright red was starkly visible.

It resembled a blooming red plum blossom, shattering the bedroom's tranquility.

Lin Yuan's eyes were filled with incredulous shock.

He instantly realized that he had most likely lost his virginity last night……

But what shocked him even more was that patch of bright red……

He naturally understood what that patch of bright red signified.

Lin Yuan slowly lowered his head, once again gazing at the sleeping Wang Jia in his arms……

Lin Yuan's eyes…… were filled with doubt and bewilderment.

Wang Jia is a renowned beauty designer, with a cool, aloof demeanor and overflowing pride.

Last night, after she confessed to Lin Yuan and was rejected, she actually resorted to drugging him to keep him?

Yet she was so forward—how could she still be a virgin?

This realization left the already bewildered Lin Yuan even more flustered.

Lin Yuan's doubts…… surged like a tide, refusing to subside for a long time.

He instinctively wanted to shift his body, but feared disturbing the sleeping Wang Jia.

Lin Yuan could only lie stiffly, his eyes fixed on that patch of bright red, then glancing at Wang Jia's weary sleeping face……

Lin Yuan's mind was in utter chaos, unsure how to face what lay before him.

He also didn't know how to resolve this matter afterward.

Lin Yuan had not yet recovered from his shock and confusion when Wang Jia in his arms suddenly blinked her eyelashes lightly.

Wang Jia's long eyelashes…… fluttered like butterfly wings a few times, then slowly opened her eyes.

Just awakened, her gaze was still a bit vacant, her eyes heavy with lingering drowsiness and fatigue.

Wang Jia, dazed, glanced around; when her sight fell on Lin Yuan before her……

Her and his gaze…… met.

Wang Jia's whole body stiffened instantly; the bewilderment in her eyes was instantly replaced by panic.

Wang Jia was fully awake; everything that happened last night…… surged into her mind like a tide.

The drugging, the kiss, and that indescribable pain and embarrassment.

She looked at Lin Yuan before her, then instinctively lowered her gaze to her own naked body.

Her pretty face instantly flushed crimson.

In her panic, Wang Jia struggled to sit up, just wanting to find a place to hide, not daring to face Lin Yuan's gaze again.

But as soon as she moved, Lin Yuan reacted, grabbing her wrist.

Before Wang Jia could struggle, Lin Yuan rolled over and pressed her firmly beneath him.

Lin Yuan propped his hands on either side of her body, looking down at her from above.

All doubt faded from Lin Yuan's eyes, leaving only cold anger.

Lin Yuan's voice was low and icy, laced with suppressed fury:

"Speak, why did you drug me last night?!"

Being pressed beneath Lin Yuan and hearing his icy question, Wang Jia's pretty face…… instantly turned flustered and complex.

Her eyes darted away, unable to meet Lin Yuan's gaze.

Wang Jia clenched the sheets beneath her hands, lips pressed tight, throat constricted, for a moment not knowing how to explain.

A thousand words choked in her heart, yet she couldn't utter a single one.

Lin Yuan watched her evasive eyes and silent demeanor, his inner anger intensifying.

Lin Yuan reached out, his fingertip precisely pressing an acupoint on Wang Jia's body.

Wang Jia's delicate body shuddered violently, then froze instantly.

Her pretty face instantly turned pallid, an indescribable tingling numbness…… spreading from the acupoint.

Wang Jia's whole body…… felt as if countless ants were crawling over it, numb and itchy.

Yet she could not move at all, only able to let that discomfort sweep over her entire body.

"Speak!" Lin Yuan's tone grew even colder, his eyes sharp as a blade.

He fixed his stare on Wang Jia, giving her no chance to evade.

Wang Jia could no longer hold back; her eye sockets instantly reddened, and crystal tears streamed down her cheeks.

She wept with a rain-soaked pear blossom look, her shoulders trembling slightly, her voice thick with sobs and guilt:

"I… I'm sorry, Lin Yuan… I didn't mean to…"

She sobbed while giving a halting explanation.

Her tears blurred her vision, her tone full of resentment and helplessness:

"I… I just didn't want to miss out on a good man like you, so… so I momentarily lost my senses and used this method… hic…"

Wang Jia's crying grew more pitiful; her tears soaked the sheet beneath her, mingling with that pool of bright red, making her look even more wretched and wronged.

She sniffled, her voice choking as she continued:

"My mom… my mom has been forcing me into blind dates, even arranging an engagement by childhood promise; that man I don't like at all and don't want to marry… I'd rather give my first time to you, to someone I truly admire and like, than marry someone I don't love and let my parents' scheme succeed."

As she spoke, her sobs grew more suppressed, her shoulders shaking violently, her eyes filled with despair and resentment.

The helplessness of being coerced by her parents, having no control, intertwined with her guilt toward Lin Yuan…

It nearly broke her; she could only bite her lips hard, letting tears flow freely.

After hearing Wang Jia's confession, Lin Yuan stared blankly for a few seconds.

Lin Yuan's demeanor gradually softened, the icy anger in his eyes fading bit by bit.

He looked at Wang Jia weeping like rain on pear blossoms, disheveled and wronged, and recalled the bright red stain on the sheet.

A sour, reluctant feeling welled up in Lin Yuan's heart.

He never imagined that the seemingly aloof and proud Wang Jia harbored such helpless circumstances.

Lin Yuan let out a soft sigh, slowly straightened up, and released the hands he had braced on either side of Wang Jia's body.

His tone lost its earlier coldness, gaining weariness and resignation:

"Forget it, things have come to this; saying more won't help. Since you've already done this, and…"

Lin Yuan paused, his gaze unintentionally sweeping over the red stain on the sheet, his voice softening further.

"You're also experiencing it for the first time, so I won't blame you."

Having said that, Lin Yuan turned, walked to the bedside, picked up the scattered clothes on the floor, and put them on piece by piece.

Throughout, he never glanced at Wang Jia again, his expression complex.

Lin Yuan felt both helpless about the bewildering events of last night and a hint of pity for Wang Jia's situation.

But this pity was ultimately overwhelmed by the turmoil inside him.

Wang Jia watched Lin Yuan dress, her sobs gradually subsiding.

Yet her eye sockets remained red, tears still trickling down intermittently.

Wang Jia supported her weak body and slowly sat up.

She instinctively wrapped the blanket around her body.

Wang Jia glanced timidly at Lin Yuan's back.

She held a mix of hope and anxiety, her voice thick with sobs:

"Lin Yuan… could I… could I stay in touch with you in the future?"

Lin Yuan's dressing motion paused, and he slowly turned his head.

His gaze fell upon Wang Jia's reddened eyes.

Lin Yuan's tone was flat, with a barely perceptible distance:

"You still have that childhood-arranged engagement, don't you? Keeping in touch would be bad for both of us."

Hearing this, Wang Jia hastily shook her head, tears welling up again.

Her voice was firm yet tinged with despair:

"I don't intend to marry! Even if I resist to the end, I won't marry someone I don't love; I refuse to let my parents control my life any longer!"

Her voice carried a hint of a shout, holding back long-suppressed defiance; her eyes brimmed with longing for freedom and a lingering attachment to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan watched her resolute demeanor, another sigh rising in his heart.

He knew Wang Jia's determination, yet dared not give her any easy promise.

After all, everything that happened last night was utterly absurd.

And right now, he truly had no inclination for romance.

Lin Yuan fell silent for a few seconds, then spoke vaguely:

"We'll talk about it later."

Having said that, Lin Yuan lingered no longer, turned, and walked toward the door.

His hand had just gripped the doorknob when he seemed to recall something, halting his steps.

Lin Yuan didn't look back, his tone flat as he reminded:

"By the way, remember to take contraceptive pills, so you don't invite unnecessary trouble."

What happened last night is already done; all he can do is remind her to protect herself to avoid further complications.

Wang Jia sat on the bed, watching Lin Yuan's back, hearing his reminder, and gave a slight nod.

Her tears fell silently, her voice so faint it was almost inaudible: "I know…"

Lin Yuan gave no further reply, gently opened the door, closed it behind him, his footsteps fading until they vanished down the hallway.

Inside the room, only Wang Jia remained…

She drew her knees up, curled at the head of the bed, tears soaking the blanket, her eyes full of grievance, anticipation, and a faint sense of loss.

…

Time flew by, three days passing in the blink of an eye.

Thanks to the all-out, round-the-clock efforts of Lin Yuan, Wang Jia, and the renovation crew…

The renovation of Goddess Bar 3 Store finally came to a complete end.

Unlike the refined luxury of traditional bars……

Here, they adopted the industrial blast style proposed by Lin Yuan, skillfully transforming the cracks and smoke-blackened walls left by the blast, paired with retro concrete flooring, metal decorations, and warm yellow lighting.

It possesses both the rugged texture of industrial style and the visual impact brought by the blast traces.

The design is novel and unique, worthy of being called Hangcheng's first industrial blast-style bar; at a glance, it catches the eye.

At the moment the renovation was completed, Lin Yuan looked at the newly refreshed bar, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

The fatigue and sleepless nights of the past days vanished at this moment.

He delayed not a moment, immediately arranging staff to officially announce the news of the bar's renovation completion.

The Goddess Bar Group announced…… Goddess Bar 3 Store officially opens today.

Just as dawn broke, Lin Yuan hurried early to New Union Square.

He also summoned all the staff of Goddess Bar 2 Store.

Everyone had clear divisions: some set up tables and chairs, some adjusted the sound system.

Some arranged drinks and decorated the storefront.

Some posted opening flyers and arranged balloons.

The scene presented a busy yet orderly picture.

Each person's face showed anticipation and vigor, as they wholeheartedly prepared for the opening.

An Yunxi's injury had improved considerably after three days of rest.

Although she still couldn't do strenuous exercise, she could now move normally.

An Yunxi also also arrived early at the bar.,

She wore a simple, capable black dress, shedding her former fragility and gaining a bit more competence.

Upon arriving at the scene, An Yunxi proactively joined the setup crew, helping to organize drinks and wipe tables, her movements practiced and earnest.

After finishing her tasks, An Yunxi was able to calm down.

She carefully examined the bar's renovation; upon seeing the distinctive industrial blast style before her, An Yunxi froze instantly, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

She slowly walked forward, her fingertips lightly touching the blast cracks left on the wall, and then glanced at the cleverly paired metal decorations and warm yellow lighting.

An Yunxi's face showed a look of astonishment, and she couldn't help murmuring to herself:

"This Lin Yuan really is a talent…… Such a weird and daring train of thought actually turned the blast traces into part of the decoration—not only not jarring, but so attractive and novel, simply unbelievable."

After the astonishment, An Yunxi's expression gradually grew solemn.

She quickly walked to Lin Yuan, who was adjusting the sound system.

An Yunxi lowered her voice and reminded: "Lin Yuan, congratulations, the bar's renovation has finally been completed and it officially opened."

"But you must be careful; today is the opening day. The New Faction previously besieged us at New Union Square and even bombed the bar. They surely won't let it go; they might take advantage of the opening chaos to cause trouble again, so we must prepare in advance."

Lin Yuan heard An Yunxi's reminder; his motion adjusting the sound paused slightly, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

Lin Yuan then slowly nodded:

"I know, rest assured, I've already arranged it. Around the bar, I've had the bar's enforcer members on 24-hour watch, staying alert."