Chapter 72: Shi Yu is petty, but he loves Lin Yao.

Chapter 72: Shi Yu is petty, but he loves Lin Yao.

The girl bit down hard, leaving a row of crimson tooth marks on Shi Yu's shoulder.

The marks were deep, small, and clear—a helpless and sorrowful act of retaliation.

One bite wasn't enough; Lin Yao, with her eyes red from crying, clung tighter to his shoulder and, through tears and trembling, bit down again, and then a third time.

A low, hoarse "mm" escaped from Shi Yu's chest, resonating in her ear, inexplicably deep and sensual.

His fingers, already soaked with water, were wet.

Completely enveloped by warmth.

The girl's bite on his shoulder grew even harder.

Tears flowed more freely.

She looked up at him with misty eyes, overwhelmed by the unfamiliar sensation within her and frightened by the intense, cold gaze in Shi Yu's eyes when he looked down at her.

No, it wasn't fear.

Lin Yao felt herself drowning in those overwhelming emotions, her mind unable to think clearly.

Finally, he stopped his actions.

Lin Yao's nose was sore from crying, her heart felt empty, and her eyes welled up with an even deeper red.

The girl raised her hand, feeling wronged and sad, and pushed him away.

"Why do you bully me like this..."

"You always do this... It was just someone touching me, someone looking at me. How can I avoid that at school? I was dizzy then, Shi Yu is so petty, always being unreasonable..."

Unfortunately, no matter how much she pushed, she couldn't move him.

"So unfair... sniffle..."

She stopped struggling, deciding she might as well let him bully her to death. She didn't even bother biting back to make him hurt.

The girl fell back onto the bed, defeated.

Her two small hands, which had been clinging tightly to Shi Yu's shoulders for fear of falling, had already loosened their grip. Even though his large hand still held her waist and legs, she didn't care anymore.

Lin Yao hugged the pillow and cried bitterly.

"Waa... Waa... Fine... Fine, let you have your way..."

"That's all you want, isn't it..."

"Shi Yu, you just want to bully me like this..."

Jealous and yet so harsh to her, he only wanted to devour her, as if he couldn't bear to let her go.

Even the slightest displeasure would lead him to hold her close, pressing her down and marking every soft spot on her body with kisses and bites.

Before, she could tolerate it, knowing he liked to mark his territory, perhaps due to a lack of security. But this time, it was too much.

He seemed almost deranged, his gaze cold and alien, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Shi Yu's possessiveness was overwhelming.

So strong that it scared Lin Yao...

Even without the Zhou Yanan incident, she... she wanted to break up with him...

Lin Yao felt increasingly sad and suffocated. She buried her face in the pillow and cried bitterly.

"Linyouyou, why are you crying again."

Suddenly, the man's deep voice sounded above her.

He leaned down, his hoarse voice brushing against her neck, his cool breath trailing along her ear.

Lin Yao shuddered, as if provoked by his words.

She turned around with red eyes, crying, "Why am I crying? Why do you think?"

Her voice cut off abruptly, the sob stuck in her throat.

The girl's tear-filled eyes trembled, staring at Shi Yu who was leaning over her, supporting himself with one hand, looking at her with his deep, dark eyes.

Shi Yu's eyes were so beautiful, beautiful in a way that made her heart race.

And yet, so sorrowful.

It seemed as if he was hurting, his dark pupils bottomless and slightly moist.

Though not a single tear fell, she felt as if Shi Yu's eyes were weeping.

"Shi... Yu..." she called out softly, unable to resist.

"I am petty, but I'm not unreasonable."

His voice was low and deep, tinged with hoarseness, as he spoke, looking into her eyes.

"You haven't, you clearly restrict me from interacting..."

"You were the one who lied first, Youyou."

Lin Yao: "…"

The man's slender fingers brushed over her flushed earlobe, then traced down her cheek, wiping away the tears at the corner of her eyes.

His dark, deep eyes gazed intently at her tear-stained face as he asked in a low voice,

"Have you ever thought about it? Every day I was on business trips, I missed you. I wondered what you were doing at school, if military training was too hard for you, how you were getting along with your roommates, and whether you were adapting to your new campus life..."

"The weather here is different from Jincheng. You're so delicate; could you handle such dry weather and get used to the food here? I sent you many messages, but you didn't reply to any of them..."

All the messages went unanswered, and the calls were ignored.

At first, he thought the little girl was doing it on purpose, wanting him to experience the feeling of being ignored during those two months of summer vacation.

So even though he missed his little green tea very much while away, Shi Yu endured it willingly.

He had been injured in a car accident during those two months, worried that Shi Cheng would discover Lin Yao through his communication patterns and harm her.

But these reasons were just excuses. The person who made Lin Yao anxious and uneasy was him.

He was only neglected by his girlfriend for a week, and she said it was because military training was too busy and tiring, leaving no time to reply to his messages.

For Shi Yu, the problem wasn't Lin Yao but himself, as he was too busy to be by her side.

So he arranged someone at school to inform him immediately if anything happened to Lin Yao.

Even if he couldn't be there, he would protect her.

"When I heard you fainted during military training, I already regretted it." His eyes were slightly red as his fingertips brushed over hers.

It was indescribable how he felt at that moment.

When he received the news that Lin Yao had fainted on the playground, he was at a meeting table of the group's subsidiary company, dealing with a group of old foxes unwilling to relinquish power.

Although he had Shi Kaiji backing him, Shi Cheng had been by Shi Kaiji's side for years and managed many affairs when Shi Kaiji's health declined. Now that Shi Cheng had fallen, those old foxes were taking advantage to encroach on their territory.

They wouldn't give up the benefits they had swallowed easily.

Fortunately, both Shi Yu and Shi Nian seemed naturally skilled negotiators, adept at handling internal management disputes within the group.

At the meeting table, he outmaneuvered each of those old foxes.

Not only did he force them to return the benefits they had seized after Shi Cheng's downfall, but he also made them relinquish more.

It should have been a victory.

But when he received the news about Lin Yao, an indescribable sense of regret pierced his heart like fine needles.

He didn't stay to continue the work. He rushed to the airport and sent a message to Qi Yanye.

The conversation in WeChat seemed casual, even reminding Qi Yanye to buy her milk tea.

But his heart was almost breaking.

His precious girl looked so soft and delicate, but her stubbornness and determination were known only to Shi Yu.

He had accompanied her through all seasons, through the wettest days and coldest nights in Jincheng.

On snowy winter mornings, when she was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open, she still set her alarm to wake up at 5 AM to study, despite having gone to bed at 1 AM.

But she was so stubborn, never willing to give up once she had decided something.

That's why Shi Yu felt so sorry and regretful.

He knew exactly what kind of girl she was, yet he hadn't been there to watch over her properly.

If he had been there, he would have made sure she ate well, feeding her if she was too tired to eat on her own, ensuring she wouldn't faint from exhaustion.

Fortunately, Qi Yanye quickly replied that Lin Yao was fine, just a bit hypoglycemic and mildly heat-stricken. She had recovered after receiving treatment.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

At that time, the coastal city where he was located had just been notified of an approaching typhoon, and all transportation was suspended. He waited a whole day until the typhoon passed, returning to the capital only late the next evening.

"I regret not staying by your side."

"Knowing you were weak, I should have watched over you better."

"I regret... knowing you were deliberately ignoring me, I let you do as you pleased, thinking it would be easier to comfort you later. But I shouldn't have done that. Even if you found me annoying and got angry at me, I should have persisted in watching over you."

Her frail body had spent the last year of high school studying non-stop. A little more affection would make her breathless, forcing her to cling to him to catch her breath. Shi Yu knew better than anyone else how fragile her physical condition was.

"What... What good does it do to say these things now..." Lin Yao's heart ached upon hearing Shi Yu's words.

She felt helpless, hugging her pillow and trying to move away from him.

She didn't want to listen to his sweet talk.

But just as she started to scoot towards the head of the bed, he grabbed her slender ankle and pulled her back.

"Let go!" she cried, hitting him with the pillow.

The pillow hit Shi Yu's overly handsome face, but he didn't dodge. He let her hit him several times until she grew tired and couldn't lift it anymore, then patiently pulled the pillow from her hand.

"Besides bullying me, what else can you do..."

Lin Yao bit her lip, her voice hoarse from crying. As soon as she opened her mouth, Shi Yu pinched her chin and sealed her lips with his.

A low, hoarse sigh escaped his throat as he pressed her down and kissed her until she could hardly breathe or speak. Then, in a raspy, deep voice, he said, "Let's be reasonable. Who is bullying who?"

Who is bullying who?

Isn't it obvious...

Lin Yao's eyes were red like a rabbit's. "Of course it's you..."

"You're right about one thing. Shi Yu is petty; he gets jealous, dislikes everyone around Lin Yao, regardless of gender. He's so possessive and envious that he hopes his treasure sees no one else but him, belonging only to him."

Shi Yu: "But he wouldn't neglect Lin Yao's safety."

Lin Yao: "..."

He watched the girl in his arms slowly open her tear-stained deer-like eyes, a look of confusion and bewilderment flashing across them.

He suppressed the pain rising in his heart, pressing his forehead against hers, his nose brushing against hers, and gently kissed her swollen, slightly parted lips.

It was a very light kiss.

Unlike the previous forceful invasions, this felt more like comfort.

"Do you know? Not just the video of He Yan holding you, even seeing a photo of Qi Yanye walking with you made me want to take my treasure home and lock her away, where no one else could see her."

But he knew that wouldn't work.

That would scare her.

If he scared his little green tea, she would hide and never see him again.

When Lin Yao heard Shi Yu say this, her heart trembled involuntarily, and she instinctively raised her hand to push him away.

But quickly, she heard his next words—

"But I know they were taking care of you. Qi Yanye appeared to escort you to your dorm, and He Yan carried you to the infirmary. Before I got jealous or upset, I cared more about whether Lin Yao was okay."

So when he first saw the video, he just sulked by himself.

He casually wrote some software to exploit a backend vulnerability and deleted all posts, videos, and photos related to his treasure and others on the forum.

Even online photos of Lin Yao and Qi Yanye were suppressed using the same method as soon as he discovered them.

He wanted Lin Yao's name to be associated only with his.

He admitted that when it came to Lin Yao, he, Shi Yu, was never fair or open.

His possessiveness and jealousy were like those of a dragon guarding its treasure, fiercely and obsessively protecting his treasure.

But what mattered most to him was his treasure.

"You... you're lying..."

For a moment, Lin Yao almost believed the sincerity in Shi Yu's eyes.

Her blurred vision paused, but then she suddenly realized, "If what you say is true, why did you bully me like that? You even deliberately let the elevator surveillance camera see us..."

"The surveillance isn't connected to the internet."

"What?" She was confused.

Seeing her stunned face, Shi Yu suddenly found his treasure too adorable.

She was genuinely scared.

He couldn't help but lean down and kiss her nose. "The elevator surveillance is only connected to my phone, and no one else has access. I said that just to... scare you."

Lin Yao: ...

She suddenly felt relieved.

But something still felt wrong, and she pushed his face away.

"But even so, you shouldn't scare me like that... And you, you did that to me just now..."

Her voice was full of grievance, and as she spoke, she remembered what Shi Yu had done to her on this big bed, at this spot. His fingers even reached into her...

Shi Yu: "What did I do to you?"

Lin Yao: "..."

Shi Yu: "Baby, why aren't you speaking?"

Lin Yao: "..."

The girl's face instantly turned bright red.

"You... I don't want to talk to you..." She decided not to engage with him anymore.

Lin Yao tried to curl up and hide under the blanket, never wanting to speak to Shi Yu again.

But just as she was about to pull the blanket over herself, Shi Yu grabbed her waist, lifted her, and pinned her against the headboard.

"If you won't speak, then I will."

"Because of rational restraint, there are times when jealousy can distort everything beyond recognition."

Shi Yu came from behind and embraced her, kissing the tip of her ear.

"So, my baby, don't lie to me anymore... I really do get jealous."

Lin Yao shivered all over because of his action.

A beautiful pale pink, as if stirred with honey, spread from her toes up to her neck.

She knew Shi Yu was referring to the time she lied to him at the restaurant.

Lin Yao, of course, knew she was wrong then.

But every time she thought about how he had known she was lying and watched her 'act' like it was a clown show, she bit her lip hard, refusing to answer.

Shi Yu hooked his finger under her chin from behind, forcing her to turn and look at him.

He asked in a low voice, "Do you understand?"

Lin Yao: "..."

Her lips tightened even more, her soft, moist eyes filled with stubbornness.

She refused to say that word, "yes."

Shi Yu stared into her eyes for a long moment before suddenly smiling. His gaze darkened slightly as he slowly lifted her bottom and pressed himself against her from behind.

"I'll help you answer, my baby."

Although his injuries hadn't healed, scaring her a little was still within his capability.

Just as he was about to 'bully' her properly, he heard the girl's soft, aggrieved voice, laced with tears, "Shi Yu... I... I hurt..."

His expression changed instantly, thinking something was seriously wrong.

He stopped scaring her and bullying her, loosening his grip and turning Lin Yao around to hold her in his arms, "Where does it hurt? Let me see?"

"My stomach." Lin Yao bit her lip, tears welling up, but pushed him away, "I don't want you to see... You must have hurt me when you touched me earlier..."

Her eyes were full of tears, so soft and pitiful.

But how could he have hurt her when he didn't even use much force?

Suddenly, Shi Yu realized something.

Calculating the timing, Lin Yao's period should start these days. And on the first day, she always experienced pain due to poor blood circulation.

His brows furrowed tightly, and his face turned cold, angry at himself.

He was furious for choosing this particular time to argue with her.

Shi Yu pulled her close and whispered soothingly, "It's your period. Be good, I'll make you some ginger water."

Lin Yao's eyes still held tears as she grumbled, "I don't want you to make it..."

"Okay, I won't. Auntie will make it, and you won't hurt anymore." He continued to soothe her gently.

Lin Yao: "No."

Shi Yu: "Drink it, and I'll hold you tonight while you sleep."

Lin Yao: "..." She didn't want to drink it even more now.

But refusing was useless.

On the first day of her period, Lin Yao always felt like she was going through a trial. Added to the fact that Shi Yu had just exhausted her, she was too tired to cry or shout anymore. In the end, she could only let Shi Yu take care of her.

He prepared the bathwater and carried her to bathe, then brought her out again.

He dried her hair.

Carried her to bed.

Lin Yao's lower back ached terribly, and she was so sleepy, but the pain in her abdomen kept her awake.

As soon as they got into bed, Shi Yu pulled her into his embrace, kissing her lips tenderly, as if he couldn't get enough. His warm palm pressed against her waist, sending heat throughout her body.

Lin Yao could feel a subtle change in Shi Yu's body as he held her close, letting her rest against his chest while he kissed her.

He kissed her tear-stained eyes, her slightly red nose, and her swollen lips.

Tiny kisses moved from top to bottom, gradually spreading across her neck.

Initially, Lin Yao resisted, but eventually, she felt lighter and warmer, and the usual pain during her period and the ache in her lower back seemed to fade away.

The girl's breathing finally became steady, and she fell asleep softly and peacefully in Shi Yu's arms.

But this night was another difficult one for someone.

...

...

The next morning.

When Lin Yao woke up, she heard the sound of water dripping in the bathroom, vaguely remembering it was not the first time she had heard it tonight.

She opened her eyes and realized it wasn't night anymore; it was already daylight.

Seeing the view from the penthouse, her consciousness slowly returned. Lin Yao stared blankly for a few seconds before gradually becoming fully awake... She had to admit that Shi Yu's embrace last night really did smell good, and she slept so soundly. The only issue was that he seemed to go to the bathroom to shower too many times during the night, waking her up three times.

At this moment, the bathroom door opened, and Shi Yu came out wearing a black bathrobe.

He didn’t seem to expect Lin Yao to be awake. The black bathrobe hung loosely on his body, with water droplets trickling down his chest, over his firm abdomen, and disappearing into his V-lines...

Lin Yao’s face turned slightly red, and before she could get a clear look, his long fingers pulled the bathrobe tighter, covering a wound that had already healed near his left pectoral.

Lin Yao: "…"

Thinking that Shi Yu tightened the bathrobe to deliberately remind her not to look.

Lin Yao’s face turned even redder, and she looked away.

Cough... How awkward.

She had actually been captivated by looking at him.

"Wake up." Shi Yu walked over, picked her up from the bed, and kissed her, "Does your stomach still hurt?"

She shook her head, no.

Shi Yu kissed her again and said softly, "Then later, I'll take our baby to school, okay?"