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{Chapter: 209 I will try!}
Seeing the elegant and commanding patriarch of the Mei Family—someone whose net worth soared into the hundreds of billions, the celebrated director of the Mei Group—suddenly speak in such a soft, almost pleading tone, Lin Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, S¡st£r Yuxian," he said with a teasing smile, "but don't make me Qingtong's grandfather next time. I'm barely in my early twenties, you know."
"Hmph! I hate you!" Mei Yuxian pouted and gave Lin Yuan's chest a light punch, though there was no real force behind it. Her hand lingered there for a moment, as if reluctant to let go.
Lin Yuan grinned and gently tapped her forehead. "Alright, time to get dressed and eat some breakfast. Oh, by the way—Qingtong asked me not to tell you she came in here this morning."
"I figured as much," Mei Yuxian sighed as she began pulling the blanket up to cover herself. "You don't need to tell me. I heard her with my own ears. She sounded so flustered, asking you not to mention it. That girl nearly scared the life out of me. My heart almost jumped out of my chest!"
She rubbed her temples and muttered to herself. "I've worked so hard raising her, being strict and teaching her how to be proper and reserved… But what does she do? She walks straight into a man's bedroom first thing in the morning—and even tries to climb into bed. What am I going to do with her?"
Lin Yuan glanced at Mei Yuxian, his eyes twinkling with amusement. The way she was talking—scolding Gui Qingtong with motherly authority—was almost too ironic.
'You're here lecturing your daughter while lying in my bed, still flushed from last night,' he thought to himself, the corners of his mouth twitching. But he didn't say anything aloud. No need to ruin the moment with unnecessary truth.
This had been a long-anticipated step in his plans. A careful game of patience and persuasion had led to this outcome. And now that the moment had finally arrived, everything had unfolded just as he had envisioned.
The Mei Yuxian that most people knew—cold, sharp, powerful—would never so much as look at another man with interest. For her, business always came first. Emotions were a distant second, if considered at all.
But for Lin Yuan, she had opened up.
While Mei Yuxian searched for her scattered clothes, Lin Yuan stood up and began dressing as well, taking his time. As he buttoned his shirt, he brought up his system's attribute panel to check the changes brought about by last night's encounter.
His night of passion with Mei Yuxian had not been in vain. Far from it.
With a powerful physique rated at 200 points, Lin Yuan was in peak condition. And though Mei Yuxian had surprised him with her own natural talent and responsiveness, it had still been her first time. She had never experienced anything like what had happened between them. For someone so composed and in control, she had been completely overwhelmed.
Lin Yuan had utterly devoured her, body and soul. And when she tried to take the lead midway through, he had already established dominance. The walls she had built for decades came crumbling down, and he had made sure to leave a deep impression—one that she would never forget.
Mei Yuxian, who had waited over thirty years for a man worthy of her time and affection, had finally found that man… and she was content.
Aside from the physical and emotional satisfaction, Lin Yuan had also been rewarded handsomely by the system. His "counterattack" points had increased by 3,000 overnight—a sizable gain by any metric.
Additionally, Mei Yuxian's favorability toward him had risen dramatically, climbing all the way to 80 points.
That wasn't the maximum, of course, but it was still a considerable leap for a relationship that had only begun yesterday.
Lin Yuan understood why it hadn't reached 100 yet.
There were several factors at play.
First, this was their first true encounter. Just yesterday, they had officially met. While the chemistry between them was undeniable and Mei Yuxian had thoroughly enjoyed herself, theirs wasn't a bond built over years of hidden affection. There was no long-burning romance—just newfound intrigue and physical magnetism.
Second, Lin Yuan hadn't said anything grand or romantic. He hadn't confessed love, nor made any declarations of lifelong devotion. He had simply admitted his interest. Both of them were adults, mature and pragmatic. They weren't wide-eyed teenagers falling in love at first sight.
Initially, Mei Yuxian had seen Lin Yuan as little more than a confidant—someone interesting, reliable, and emotionally sharp.
Even now, after the night they spent together, the emotional bond between them was still developing. Their physical closeness had progressed rapidly, but deeper feelings would take time.
Another key reason for the moderate favorability rating was Mei Yuxian's level-headed nature. She was a rational woman who valued logic over emotion. While she undoubtedly liked Lin Yuan, she wasn't about to lose herself in the fantasy of love just because of one night together.
And perhaps the most telling reason of all—Mei Yuxian was a career woman through and through. Her ambitions, goals, and responsibilities didn't fade just because she had shared a bed with someone.
Lin Yuan might now occupy a space in her heart, but her career still held the dominant position. That was evident in the way she had asked him to keep calling her "S¡st£r Yuxian." It was a title of restraint—a gentle barrier between them to protect her from slipping into something too deep, too fast.
Mei Yuxian had always been known as a formidable woman—a pillar of strength, grace, and ambition. Without such traits, she could never have risen to her current status as the head of the powerful Mei Family. She didn't just carry a family name—she carried the weight of legacy, influence, and billion-dollar decisions.
Her strength wasn't just in her business acumen; it was in her will, her independence, and her refusal to ever let herself be seen as weak. Mei Yuxian had built herself up brick by brick, challenge after challenge, never leaning on anyone. So naturally, she struggled with the idea of giving in completely to another person—even someone like Lin Yuan.
She wasn't the kind of woman who wanted to be protected like a delicate flower. She didn't long to play the role of a helpless little woman. What she desired was to stand beside Lin Yuan as an equal, not to be beneath him.
Yet, despite her resistance, the events of the previous night told a different story.
Over and over again, she had been overwhelmed by Lin Yuan's strength—his dominance, his confidence, his unwavering control. Even though she didn't want to admit defeat, her body and soul had both betrayed her, yielding completely to him.
Still, a part of her pride refused to give up the fight.
She wasn't going to let herself be seen as just another woman smitten and subdued. At least, not outwardly.
Lin Yuan, however, had different expectations.
He didn't want the cold, commanding Mei Yuxian when she was at home with him. He had enough of that stern aura from the world. What he desired in private was something far softer, more intimate. He wanted Mei Yuxian to relax around him—to act cute, to pout, to lean on him like a girl in love.
Not a powerful chairman, not the head of a family empire. Just his woman.
But he wasn't going to force it. He had patience.
He knew better than anyone that Mei Yuxian had already taken a huge step just by being with him. She may not realize it yet, but the ties between them were already growing stronger. She had already become someone who couldn't walk away from him anymore—not emotionally, not physically.
Over time, Lin Yuan believed, the shift would come naturally.
Her heart, once guarded by ambition and self-sufficiency, would begin to soften.
Her priorities would subtly change.
And one day, perhaps not too far from now, her towering career and endless work obligations would no longer be at the center of her life.
He would be.
But for now, Lin Yuan was content to wait.
It had only been a single day, after all. There was no need to rush her into anything. She needed time to process, to adjust to the emotional storm that had swept through her life so suddenly.
She likely understood this too, deep down. Perhaps even expected it to happen. But her pride wouldn't let her admit that just yet—not even to herself.
As these thoughts drifted through Lin Yuan's mind, he finished dressing. He adjusted the collar of his shirt, ran a hand through his hair, and then turned to check on Mei Yuxian—only to find her still sitting in bed with the blanket wrapped tightly around her, completely undressed.
He blinked, surprised. "What's going on, S¡st£r Yuxian? Still not dressed? Or are you trying to seduce me again?" he asked with a playful smirk, striding toward her.
As he reached her, he gave her a light smack on the bottom, teasing her further.
Mei Yuxian rolled her eyes and ignored his provocations, instead pointing toward a crumpled piece of clothing on the floor.
"That…" she said with a sigh, "that dress is ruined. You were the one who tore it off so aggressively last night. Just look at it now."
Lin Yuan bent down and picked up the purple evening gown from the floor, frowning as he examined it. It was a beautiful, luxurious garment—now a total disaster. The fabric was wrinkled, covered in stains, and stiff in places where things had long since dried.
It was impossible to wear again.
He coughed awkwardly. "Yeah… yesterday was kind of wild."
The scent still lingering on the dress confirmed just how passionate their night had been.
Scratching his head, Lin Yuan muttered, "Should I go grab something from your bedroom?"
Mei Yuxian quickly shook her head. "No, that'll take too long—and what if Qingtong sees you coming out of my room? It'll be hard to explain."
She looked around and then pointed toward a cabinet near the wall. "There should be a closet in this room. Maybe there's something inside I can use."
Together, they walked to the closet, and when Mei Yuxian opened it, her face lit up for a moment—before falling again in mild frustration.
Lin Yuan peeked over her shoulder and was just as surprised by what he saw.
There were plenty of clothes inside—dozens, in fact. But all of them belonged to Gui Qingtong.
Skirts, blouses, nightgowns, even a few fluffy hoodies. Every item looked far too small and far too youthful for Mei Yuxian's mature figure and refined style.
She frowned slightly, remembering now that this was Qingtong's extra wardrobe. She had kept it here when she was redecorating her own room.
"Well, this is… not ideal," she muttered.
She glanced at her ruined dress, sighed again, then turned back to the closet.
"I guess I'll have to try my luck. Maybe something loose will fit."
Lin Yuan couldn't help but chuckle. Watching the glamorous Mei Yuxian rummage through her daughter's closet for something to wear was oddly adorable.
She eventually pulled out the largest thing she could find—an oversized, soft nightdress that looked like it might've been a gift or a pajama set bought two sizes too big.
Holding it up against herself, she sighed. "Well… it'll have to do."
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