[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment":3,"chapter-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-207":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Premium Men's Apartment",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1927935,2624,"Chapter 207","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>He Lele thought about how to answer, but before answering, she wanted to know, \"Ruan... how did you know I know Li Yiquan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...\" Ruan Lin avoided He Lele's gaze and walked to the side sofa to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You've been stalking her?\" Ji Jie questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin glared at Ji Jie with dragon-like eyes, not answering, but his arrogant expression made his disdainful attitude clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele hurriedly pacified Ji Jie. Looking back and forth between the two men, He Lele bit her lip. \"Ji Jie, I want to talk to Mr. Ruan... Mr. Ruan alone, is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie paused and stood up. \"Call me if you need anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Watching Ji Jie leave the room, He Lele felt a moment of relaxation, but the thought of Ruan Lin still being by her side made her tense and confused again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After leaving the apartment, he hadn't come to disturb her life. Except for the last time when they thought she was pregnant and he said he wanted to take her home, he hadn't paid any attention to her, not even a phone call. Why was he here now, mentioning L the moment he opened his mouth?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ruan—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ruan? Is that all I am to you from beginning to end, just 'Mr. Ruan'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin's expression made He Lele feel as if her heart were being tightly gripped. Lowering her head, she hadn't prepared how to face him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Do you intend to follow Ji Jie? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every one of his questions left her unable to answer. He Lele closed her eyes, only opening them after a long time. \"That is my business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your business? Is that your answer?\" Ruan Lin stopped himself from saying more, suppressing his emotions several times before finally giving a bitter laugh. \"Then what do you want to talk to me about alone? Tell me not to stalk you, not to interfere in your business, or simply not to appear in front of you at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Ruan Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin's eyes lit up in an instant, but the next second they dimmed fiercely at her words of rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No matter what you feel for me now, I believe you will soon realize that I don't count for anything. I'm not suitable for you. You paying attention to me or coming to see me is purely a waste of time. Why bother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Why bother?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yeah, why bother?\" Ruan Lin laughed. \"You aren't beautiful, your figure isn't top-tier, you don't know how to act cute, and you aren't seductive enough. In terms of talent, it seems you have nothing besides doing housework. Why should I ask for such trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at her calm face, the smile at the corners of Ruan Lin's mouth gradually faded, but his magnetic, charming voice continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Why should I think of you day and night, wanting to see you but fearing you'll hide from me, wanting to hold you but fearing you'll cry—since you yourself said you don't count for anything... why should I have so many concerns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin stood up and pressed toward He Lele, supporting himself with both hands on the sofa beside her, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Do you think that just because you're with Ji Jie, I can't do anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No! Don't! Ruan Lin! I beg you! Don't be like this, don't be like them! I beg you, just give up on her! She really couldn't bear this kind of affection!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her heart was screaming, but He Lele couldn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Can you... not be so overbearing?\" She said the plea with difficulty, even knowing it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...You are the one who is overbearing.\" Ruan Lin said in a low voice, and before the words were finished, he kissed her lips deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was she who had overbearingly occupied his mind and his heart, leaving him not even a sliver of room to retreat, making it heart-wrenchingly painful even to try to pull her out from the bottom of his heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is there a woman in this world more overbearing than her?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She moved into his heart herself, yet she wanted him to walk away—could she be a little reasonable?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ruan Lin...\" He Lele struggled to pull away from his lips. \"Mr. Ruan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin's body shook slightly, but then he pressed his body against hers with intense movements, kissing her fiercely and tearing at her clothes as if to prove he wasn't so helpless!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, Ji Jie! Ji Jie!\" He Lele screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing the sound, Ji Jie rushed in, and without a word, grabbed Ruan Lin and landed a hook punch. Ruan Lin wiped the corner of his mouth, looked at Ji Jie coldly, and took off his suit jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You two—\" He Lele looked anxiously at the two men who had immediately started brawling. Just as she was about to stop them, an exquisite and moving face appeared before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\" Qin Zhixiu took off his jacket and draped it over He Lele.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi, did you insist on coming here just to see her?\" Behind Qin Zhixiu, Du Wei looked thoroughly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Men always say women are unreasonable, but in fact, men are more unreasonable than women. The most unreasonable thing about them is that even when they are clearly in the wrong, they still act like, \"Can you be a little reasonable?\" It's infuriating, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>*Cough cough*~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The weather is getting colder and colder. Jiangshan has been hugging a hot water bottle for over a week now...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Love you all! Get some rest early!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>☆, (9 Fresh Coins) Chapter 223: A Man's Love\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei finished complaining and incidentally glanced at the sturdy man fighting with Ji Jie—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei, wait for me outside for a moment.\" Qin Zhixiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei looked suspiciously at He Lele on the sofa. \"Why do I have to go out? What could you possibly have to say that I can't hear? It's not like we don't know each other.\" Although she was speaking to Qin Zhixiu, Du Wei's sparkling eyes never left He Lele's slightly furrowed little face for a moment, and as she spoke, she hooked her arm through Qin Zhixiu's right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One was a natural beauty in a sexy black evening gown, the other a tall, young, and handsome man in a suit. To anyone, this was an impeccable, eye-catching couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yet who would have thought that the beautiful woman like a rose before them would betray the man who loved her so deeply just for a role? And who could believe that even after being betrayed, he still treated her as he always had?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is a man's love such a great thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Why does her heart ache so much...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Stop fighting, please stop fighting!\" He Lele suddenly shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two men in the heat of battle paid no heed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele...\" Qin Zhixiu looked at the two who had already lost their tempers. Seeing Ji Jie kicked toward the coffee table by Ruan Lin, he hurriedly leaned over to block in front of He Lele.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clatter! The teacups and bowls on the coffee table were sent flying by Ji Jie's impact, and a teacup, along with the tea, slammed into Qin Zhixiu's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele stared blankly at the handsome face so close to her. His worried expression and focused gaze suddenly filled her vision...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi! What are you doing?\" Qin Zhixiu's actions caused a sudden, massive sense of crisis to rise in Du Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nearly accidentally hurting He Lele caused Ji Jie and Ruan Lin to finally stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The head nurse came in to check the situation but was dismissed by Ji Jie. Straightening their clothes, Ji Jie and Ruan Lin sat down, glaring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Why did you bring her here?\" Ji Jie glared at Du Wei with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei pursed her lips and ignored Ji Jie. \"A-Zhi, if we don't leave now, we won't make it in time.\" The guests at tonight's charity gala included almost all the influential figures in politics and business; she absolutely could not miss this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin ignored Du Wei, his eyes filled with guilt as he looked at He Lele, who was draped in Qin Zhixiu's formal jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He knew that using force would only make things worse, yet he couldn't control himself. The void in his chest desperately needed her to fill it, but he didn't know what to do to truly win her heart... Was he supposed to watch her be held in another man's arms?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A scene flashed through his mind of her being toyed with by Ji Jie and Mu Wei... simultaneously. The pain and struggle in Ruan Lin's eyes deepened. Why did she choose Ji Jie instead of him? And what was with that helpless yet trusting and intimate smile she had given Li Yiquan that day?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His little woman, please tell him what he should do.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei... I'll arrange for someone else to accompany you.\" Qin Zhixiu took a tissue and wiped the tea that had splashed onto He Lele's pants, not looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele looked down at his long, slender, fair fingers, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How can you do that—A-Zhi, what do you mean? You and her... even if I haven't decided yet whether I want to be with you, you don't have to use her to provoke me, do you?\" Du Wei said with a pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Zhixiu paused, and just as he was about to speak, He Lele handed the jacket back to him first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei snatched the jacket, looking with disdain at the water stains on it and on Qin Zhixiu. \"Let's go, find a shop to change clothes first. If you go like this, you'll lose all face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie snorted coldly, glancing at Qin Zhixiu with a look of \"you're hopeless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei,\" Qin Zhixiu lowered his head and took the jacket, covering He Lele's somewhat disheveled shirt with it again. \"Whatever you want to bid on tonight, just name your price. Someone will take care of you when you get to the venue. I won't be going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You!\" Du Wei glanced embarrassedly at Ji Jie and Ruan Lin, who were watching the show from the side. Since they were children, Qin Zhixiu had never refused any of her requests, except for the last time at his apartment and this time! Twice, both times because of this woman!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei glared at He Lele with resentment, her tone aggrieved and pitiful. \"A-Zhi, did you forget that you just promised my mom and dad yesterday that you would take good care of me? My parents have always treated you like a son, and this is how you treat me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Sorry.\" Qin Zhixiu actually sat down right next to He Lele and held her clenched little hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei finally lost control and her expression changed. \"You! Qin Zhixiu! How long have you even known this woman? You're treating me like this because of her? Hmph! Qin Zhixiu, you aren't just acting to show me because you're angry I won't accept you, are you? Let me tell you, that trick won't work on me!\" Du Wei checked the time and took a deep breath. \"I'll give you five minutes. If you don't come down after five minutes, you don't have to come to my house ever again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A teacup suddenly flew from Ruan Lin's toes toward Du Wei, scaring Du Wei into retreating several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jiejie also furrowed her brows, \"Young Master Qin, if she cannot control her mouth, then don't blame me for not giving you face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Enough... you all go, I want to be quiet by myself.\" He Lele stood up wearily and took off the coat to return it to Qin Zhixiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele!\" The three men stood up simultaneously and called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having endured for a long time, He Lele could no longer suppress the trembling of her body. Seeing this, Qin Zhixiu hurriedly covered her with the coat and held her in his arms, turning around to block the others' line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qin Zhixiu! You! How long have you known this woman? You treat me like this just for her? Hmph! Qin Zhixiu, you aren't acting this out on purpose just because I didn't accept you, are you? I'm telling you, that trick doesn't work on me!\" Du Wei checked the time and took a deep breath, \"I'll give you five minutes. If you don't come down after five minutes, you don't ever have to come to my house again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Author's Note:\u003C\u002Fp>",2114,"2026-06-14T03:55:59.415Z","2026-06-17T08:39:51.626Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","57e73792cc455bda5d47e126b05ba135f884fec06b2b7206ab5e0215b505cffa","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-208","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-206",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ultimate-men-s-apartment-cover.jpg"]