[{"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-253":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ultimate 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},1927981,2624,"Chapter 253","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-253",253,"\u003Cp>\"Sister Lele?\" Seeing He Lele holding the steering wheel, her little face looking sad and tearful, Rong Qingya couldn't help but worry. \"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele quickly relaxed her expression and curled her lips. \"Tragedy, I didn't bring my card, I don't know if the cash I brought is enough to buy enough consolation gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heehee! You have me! I'm a little local tyrant, do you want to be friends with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele smiled and started the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After recovering her memory, she tried hard not to think about L, not to think about the man she had once hoped for. He... when did he know she had mistakenly become a \"concubine\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Back in the hospital, she, who couldn't accept the facts, had questioned him why he didn't tell her when he knew the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Why, why...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She, how could she not know why?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because L knew she couldn't accept it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Until now, she finally understood why L would say those words—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I know everything, but everything only makes me want to protect you, make up for you, cherish you, and love you with all I have. No matter what you have experienced, nothing will be an obstacle to my love for you. What I love is the Kai-xin who has accompanied me for three years, it is the He Lele in front of me! It is Li Yiquan's... only woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>L...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Lele?\" Rong Qingya panicked and pulled out tissues to wipe the tears on He Lele's face. \"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Sorry, sorry...\" Parking the car on the side of the road, He Lele tried her best to suppress her emotions but still couldn't control the tears that gushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You can't let go of them, but you can let go of me... right?\" He, he had asked her that.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Lele, what happened? Did Brother Ji and the others make you angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, no, I'm fine, I...\" The suffocating sourness surged up, her tear-filled cheeks twitching slightly, \"I just... my heart hurts so much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>☆, (8 Fresh Coins) Chapter 279: He Said He Wasn't There\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Driving the car to the river, looking at the river water under the bridge that looked calm but was actually surging with undercurrents, He Lele gradually suppressed the emotions in her heart, but that unspeakable sourness flowed through her whole body with her blood, seeping into every inch of her body she could feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Lele...\" Rong Qingya looked at He Lele helplessly. She wanted to say some comforting words, wanted to ask something, but even when He Lele was crying, she had a kind of toughness that wouldn't be crushed by anything, making it hard for her to say more. \"Can't... tell me? The reason you're sad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele smiled lightly and said frankly, \"Because, I let down a friend who was very, very good to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Oh! Then it wasn't strange, but, \"Do you love him?\" Rong Qingya asked next.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele was slightly stunned. Love? \"I, I haven't thought about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Women won't cry for a man they don't love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at Rong Qingya's \"emotional expert\" look, He Lele laughed out loud instead. Thinking about it, He Lele sorted out her emotions, took a deep breath, smiled at Rong Qingya, \"Let's go, if we don't go to feed them, someone will call to urge us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Do Brother Ji and the others know?\" Sitting in the car, Rong Qingya still couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Know what?\" He Lele fastened her seat belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Know that you love someone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qingya, what exactly is love?\" He Lele looked at Rong Qingya and asked seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If the pain in my heart now is because of love, then it's clear... I don't just love one person.\" Starting the car, moving forward, looking ahead. Even if it hurts, there will be a day when it fades. He has his future, and she has... her happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liming Law Firm\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as He Lele and Rong Qingya entered the firm, they were enthusiastically surrounded. Originally, several young guys were a bit reserved when they saw Rong Qingya, a new girl, but as soon as they saw the big and small bags in their hands, they threw their reserve behind them, smiling and taking the many snacks to turn and share the loot with the \"masters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Really... not a family, not entering a family!\" He Lele couldn't help but laugh. Was this basically a foodie law firm?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While talking, He Lele quickly scanned the firm—L was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lingyu, you get busy! I have something to do, I'm leaving first. I'll come to see you another day.\" After chatting casually for a few words, He Lele wanted to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You just arrived! You're not allowed to leave! Qingya is so elegant, is she your colleague, Lele?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heehee... Sister Lingyu is also elegant and beautiful, I'm still in school. Sister Lingyu, you got your lawyer's license at such a young age? So amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Smiling at the first meeting between the two women, He Lele's attention was involuntarily drawn to the conversation not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother Ming, is Brother Li back yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Should be back, right? Knock on the door and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't, what if he's resting? Brother Li hasn't been home for a while, he's been staying up late almost every day. If I didn't know Brother Li didn't have a girlfriend, I'd suspect he was heartbroken and using work to numb himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We should call him; he might have forgotten to eat again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"……Brother Ming, is Master really heartbroken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Stop worrying about things that don't concern you. Finish your food and get back to work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Le glanced over slightly. Seeing that \"Brother Ming,\" who wore black-rimmed glasses, had knocked and entered L’s office, her heart began to beat uncontrollably and heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lingyu, I really have things to do—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ren Lingyu grabbed He Le. \"Do you really have things to do, or are you afraid of seeing someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rong Qingya looked at the two in surprise. Her clever little head immediately understood what was going on, and her delicate, bright eyes kept darting around.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lingyu, I... you understand. It’s impossible between him and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, I understand. I understand your thoughts, I understand your choices, but... do you understand the Boss’s thoughts? Do you understand his choices? Have you ever given him a chance to choose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele, go see him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lowering her eyes, He Le shook her head stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele!\" Ren Lingyu couldn't help but point at Li Yiquan’s office and shout, \"The Boss has liked you for three years! You can accept a man you’ve only known for three months, so why can’t you accept him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked by Ren Lingyu’s words and turned in unison to look at He Le.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Le closed her eyes, letting her body grow hot, tense, and tremble under everyone’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I, I’m sorry... Lele, I—\" Once the words were out, Ren Lingyu was drowned in her own guilt. On one side was her dearest friend, on the other her mentor. Seeing the Boss she respected and admired most hiding his wounds and working frantically every day, she was truly going crazy from the pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With a soft click, the door to Li Yiquan’s office was gently opened, and Fang Ming walked out, pushing up his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother Ming, is Brother Li...?\" someone asked in a low, daring voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Ming looked toward the slender figure standing before Ren Lingyu. \"He’s not here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but then they heard Fang Ming continue, \"……That’s what he said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Ming curled his lip in either anger or disdain, pulled the door shut behind him, and muttered to himself, \"'If she doesn't want to see me, I will hide myself well.' Damn! I can't believe I actually heard such disgusting words with my own ears in this lifetime!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Poor Jiangshan has to work two extra days this weekend... begging for comfort, begging for head pats, begging for sympathy!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>☆, (11 Fresh Coins) Chapter 280: Long Time No See\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You brought my luggage over? That’s great! You actually managed to convince Caitlin to let me study abroad alone! Not alone? You’re going to be my assistant tutor? That couldn't be better! Right now?\" Rong Qingya turned her head to look at the skyscrapers on both sides of the road. \"I’m over by the Ya-Building. You’re coming over now? No need to rush like that... Oh, I see. Then wait a moment! I’ll call you back in a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rong Qingya took two steps to He Le’s side, looking hesitantly and uneasily at her calm but vacant face. \"Sister Lele, where... are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" He Le looked at Rong Qingya blankly; it took several seconds for her brain to react to the question, as if there were a network delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Where to?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Le looked around, gave a bitter smile, and turned to head back the way they came. \"Sorry, Qingya, I was distracted. Let’s go back and get the car. Is there anywhere else you want to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"……\" Rong Qingya shook her head, watching He Le with concern. Although she really wanted to help, she truly didn't know how to help with matters of the heart. Right! Maybe Lilith would have a way! Even if she couldn't solve Sister Lele’s problem, she would definitely be able to make Sister Lele forget her troubles for a while and be happy!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Lele, a good friend of mine is bringing my luggage over. Shall we find a place nearby to sit for a while?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Le was just about to nod when she saw a man walking toward her with long strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Can we talk?\" Fang Ming asked in a casual tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cat-x Coffee House\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Ming set down his coffee cup and glanced at He Le in front of him. He hadn't specifically come to find her; he had just come out to buy a pack of cigarettes and saw that she hadn't gone far, so he wanted to see what kind of woman that perverted kid had actually fallen for.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Yiquan didn't have a girlfriend; everyone knew that. If that perverted kid’s private life weren't as clear as lice on a bald man’s head, they would have suspected he liked men. However, he had always known that Li Yiquan had a mysterious \"private singer.\" Whenever Li Yiquan rested, that clear, moving voice would ring out in his office. And in Li Yiquan’s car—for the past two years, he hadn't heard anyone else singing in that kid’s car! Especially the way that kid would softly harmonize while driving; seeing it once disgusted him every time!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You like this girl so much, why don't you go after her?\" he had asked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Because... it’s rare to like someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had picked at his ear at the time. \"Could the great lawyer Li please explain that to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heh, I’m satisfied with the current state of things. I don't want to break it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You, you kid, do you have to be this perverted? It’s one thing that your brain is perverted, but how can your psychology be this perverted too? Are you sure your male hormones are even secreting? You say you’ve liked a woman for years, but you’ve never thought about meeting her, kissing her, or sleeping with her or anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"……If I go to see her and lose my current good mood, will you compensate me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Author's Note:\u003C\u002Fp>",1926,"2026-06-14T03:55:59.415Z","2026-06-17T08:39:51.626Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8cf50bc9ada1fd859896d699f43e2a0bcfb27be97e51fd018aa0583e9e68bc4c","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-254","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-252",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ultimate-men-s-apartment-cover.jpg"]