The sky outside had brightened, and judging by the time, it was probably around eight or nine in the morning. Beside him, Guo Guo was still fast asleep, but at some point, her sleeping position had changed—she was now lying on her stomach. Her fair little bottom was slightly raised, making Ye Tianxie feel an inexplicable urge to poke it gently. Her small face was pressed into the soft bed, and a thin line of drool trailed from the corner of her mouth.

  Ye Tianxie didn’t wake her. He got out of bed as quietly as possible, slipping his feet into his slippers. Just as he was about to move, a sudden bang bang bang sounded at the door, causing him to pause.

  Bang bang!

  Bang bang bang bang!

  Clearly, the doorbell at Ye Tianxie’s place was broken. Whether it had always been broken or if he had deliberately sabotaged it, only he knew.

  The loud knocking finally disturbed Guo Guo’s sleep. She opened her eyes, blinking a few times before propping herself up on her soft little arms. Still drowsy, she looked toward Ye Tianxie.

  “Master… there’s a really loud noise.”

  As she sat up, two faint pink marks came into Ye Tianxie’s view. He quickly averted his gaze, looking toward the source of the noise with a sigh. “Being a good person really doesn’t pay off… Looks like trouble is knocking.”

  “Huh? Trouble?” Guo Guo tilted her head. Then, suddenly—“Eh? Eh eh eh! Lollipops! I smell lollipops! So many of them! So many different flavors! Wow!”

  Her sleepiness vanished in an instant. She threw off her small blanket and, with a swift motion, her white dress magically appeared on her body. With an excited squeal, she dashed toward the door like a little bee drawn to nectar.

  Ye Tianxie froze for a moment, then suddenly remembered—last night, Sophie had taken all fifty lollipops and put them into her bag!

  “Master, open the door! It’s lollipops! Lollipops are here!” Guo Guo floated around near the entrance, her voice filled with anticipation.

  Ye Tianxie hesitated for a moment before finally opening the door.

  The inside of Ye Tianxie’s house had long been a mess, filled with an unpleasant odor. The moment the door opened, a faint, refreshing fragrance drifted in, standing out against the stale air.

  And there she was—a breathtakingly beautiful girl, standing in front of him with a playful smirk. It was the kind of smile that exuded confidence, a hint of triumph.

  She looked around eighteen or nineteen, with flawless snow-white skin, elegantly arched brows, and mesmerizing eyes that shimmered like the stars in the night sky. Her silky black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a gentle stream. She was, of course, Sophie.

  She was wearing the same outfit from last night—short top, hot pants—showcasing her long, alluring legs and graceful, slender figure.

  A stunning girl, the kind that could easily stir up a man’s deepest desires. Even Ye Tianxie felt, for a fleeting moment, the urge to claim her for himself.

  “Tianxie, I’m here! Aren’t you going to welcome me?” Sophie waved at him with a cheerful grin, completely unfazed by stepping into a man’s home for the first time.

  Her eyes darted past Ye Tianxie, quickly scanning the interior of his house. And then—

  “AHHH!!”

  She instantly clamped a hand over her nose and took a step back as if she had been physically shoved. Her delicate brows furrowed deeply.

  “Y-You… Your house smells horrible… and it’s such a mess… Even a pigsty would be cleaner than this!”

  “You’ve been to a pigsty?” Ye Tianxie asked dryly, his expression stiff. He was well aware of the state of his home—he never folded his blankets, never cleaned up, and left all kinds of junk scattered across the floor. Empty bottles and cans were everywhere. But whether it was out of habit or sheer disinterest, he had never bothered tidying up. He had simply grown used to it, to the point where he no longer noticed the stench.

  “I—Of course, I have! And it was a hundred times—no, a thousand times cleaner than this!” Sophie huffed indignantly. “And hello? You live in Tianyuan Estate! It’s the most luxurious villa district in Jinghua—no, in all of China! And yet, you—”

  Ye Tianxie raised an eyebrow, shrugging dismissively. “Miss Sophie, this is my home. If you don’t like it, that’s not my problem. I’d suggest you go back to your perfectly pristine mansion instead of forcing yourself into my ‘pigsty.’”

  Sophie’s brow twitched. She suddenly dropped her hand from her nose and, as if in defiance, stepped forward. “I said I’d stay at your place, and I meant it! Even if your house really is a pigsty, I’ve already made up my mind! Hmph!”

  She strode past Ye Tianxie, her long, flawless legs carrying her inside like she owned the place. Only after fully stepping in did she truly grasp just how chaotic his home was.

  A moment ago, she had thought it was “worse than a pigsty.” Now, she realized that was a serious understatement. The disaster zone before her made her previous description seem generous.

  Her hand instinctively flew back to her nose as she stared, dumbfounded, at the interior of this so-called “luxury villa.”

  How… How could someone live like this!?

  Yet despite the absolute disaster of a living space, Ye Tianxie himself was impeccably dressed and well-groomed. It made no sense!

  Even with her nose covered, the lingering stench made her—someone raised in a wealthy, pristine environment—want to turn and flee.

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  Ye Tianxie stood behind her, watching her reaction with great amusement. He was certain that there was an 80% chanceshe would back out and leave immediately.

  But unfortunately for him… Sophie belonged to that remaining 20%.

  She turned around, still covering her nose, but her expression was one of amusement. “You really do live alone, huh? No woman would ever let you live like this.” Her lips curled into a mischievous smile. “Well then, I guess it’s up to me!”

  Ye Tianxie: “…”

  “Lollipops! Lollipops! She smells like lollipops! Apple-flavored, lychee-flavored, orange-flavored, mango-flavored… Master, I want them! I want them! Is this big sister going to live with us? Let her stay! She has so many lollipops!”

  Guo Guo perched on Ye Tianxie’s shoulder, tugging on his hair while staring eagerly at the pink handbag Sophie carried. The scent of her favorite treats was practically calling out to her.

  Sophie turned and called out, “Hey! Hurry up and bring my stuff in! Move it!”

  Following her gaze, Ye Tianxie saw a luxurious hovercar parked nearby. Four men, dressed like bodyguards, stood rigidly beside it. Their expressions were eerily uniform—an odd mix of helplessness and resignation.

  The car rolled up to the entrance, and Sophie flung the door wide open, waving her hands impatiently. “Hurry up! Be careful with my crystal dolls! And my goldfish—don’t spill the water!”

  Ye Tianxie stood behind her, his voice filled with incredulity. “Miss Sophie, shouldn’t you at least ask for my permission first? I don’t recall ever agreeing to let you move in.”

  Standing behind Su Feifei, Ye Tianxie spoke in a strangely peculiar tone, “Miss Su, shouldn’t you at least ask for my permission first? I don’t recall ever agreeing to let you move in.”

  “Hey!” Su Feifei turned around, pouting in dissatisfaction as she looked at him. “I’m a great beauty, you know! I’m willingly moving into a guy’s house—you should be thrilled! Look at you, living alone in such a huge place, wasting so many rooms. You’re not seriously stingy enough to refuse a room to a gorgeous girl like me, are you? And besides, just look at this mess~~! Even a pig would feel wronged living here! I can help you clean up, you know? Let me tell you, I’ve never cleaned up anyone’s house before. You’re making a huge profit, a massive one!”

  Ye Tianxie: “…”

  “Hmph! And don’t forget, you’re my lifesaver! Not to mention…” Her voice suddenly softened as she lowered her head slightly, whispering so that only Ye Tianxie could hear, “You shameless guy even touched me… You have to take responsibility! Now that I’ve set my eyes on you, you’re not getting away.”

  For the first time in his perfectly healthy life, Ye Tianxie felt a headache coming on. At the same time, he suddenly became very curious about what kind of environment this girl had grown up in.

  The amount of stuff Su Feifei brought with her was ridiculous—her bed, blankets, pillows, desk, vanity, a wardrobe packed full of clothes, all sorts of girly toys, luxury items, daily necessities… and even a huge bag of snacks.

  She had practically moved her entire room over.

  She was making it clear to everyone—she was dead serious about moving in.

  She and Ye Tianxie had only met a few times in passing. She had no time to test his boundaries, let alone understand him—his background, personality, habits, character… He was practically a stranger to her, yet she was rushing to move in with him.

  No one around Su Feifei could understand what this otherwise intelligent young lady was thinking.

  Was it the lingering heartstrings from that night when he saved her from despair? Or was it something else?

  But one thing was certain—Su Feifei wasn’t joking. In fact, she was in such a rush that before dawn, she had already dragged everyone she could find out of bed to help her pack.

  When the four black-suited bodyguards carried her extravagant, impossibly soft bed through Ye Tianxie’s front door, they all stopped in unison. Their eyes widened, mouths dropped open, and their jaws nearly hit the floor.

  They had seen messy rooms before, but never anything this extreme. Even as men themselves, they had the overwhelming urge to turn around and walk away… Was their noble young lady really going to live in a place like this?

  They couldn’t help but glance at Ye Tianxie, who stood off to the side, not saying much, his expression unreadable. The looks in their eyes spoke volumes.

  “Look! My bed! Isn’t it gorgeous? Hehe… Hurry up and find me an empty room. Oh, by the way, which room do you usually sleep in?” Su Feifei asked cheerfully. The displeasure she had earlier from the overwhelming stench had somehow vanished—she had clearly steeled herself for this move.

  Ye Tianxie mechanically lifted his arm and pointed to his usual bedroom.

  “Then… I’ll take this one! I know you live alone, so there shouldn’t be anyone else here, right?” Su Feifei’s high-heeled sandals clacked as she confidently strode over. The door was tightly shut but unlocked. With a light twist, she pushed it open—only to immediately regret it.

  The moment her hand touched the doorknob, she could feel the thick layer of dust caking it. And as soon as the door swung open, a cloud of dust burst forth, sending her scrambling backward, wildly waving her hands in front of her face, barely holding back a cough.

  Ye Tianxie turned his head away, feigning an innocent expression.

  “You… You… You… How many centuries has it been since you last cleaned this place?!” Su Feifei stomped her foot, then cautiously pulled open another room—only to be greeted by yet another wave of dust.

  Completely speechless, she turned around and pointed at the first room she had chosen.

  “You four… You have exactly one hour to clean this place until not a single speck of dust is left!”

  The four bodyguards, each from highly esteemed backgrounds, stood at the doorway in stunned silence. Finally, the eldest among them pulled a pained expression and said, “Miss… Cleaning this place might actually be harder than tearing the whole house down and rebuilding it…”

  Ye Tianxie: “…”

  “No backtalk! You have one hour. If you don’t finish on time, I’m deducting your entire month’s salary! Now get to it!”

  Left with no choice, the four bodyguards reluctantly took on the role of janitors and dove into the dust-laden room. Within three steps, three of them had already coughed their way back out, only to steel themselves and force their way in again.

  Three minutes later, two of them rushed back out, and soon after, an entire set of top-of-the-line, luxury-grade cleaning equipment was wheeled in.

  In Ye Tianxie’s house, they couldn’t find a mop, a vacuum cleaner, any cleaning agents… not even a rag.

  Ye Tianxie simply turned on the TV, staring blankly at the screen, ignoring Su Feifei’s energetic shouting and commanding, paying no mind to the four bodyguards running back and forth. He looked more like an outsider than the actual owner of the house.

  His home had always been a place where outsiders weren’t allowed. Even his closest friends had never been invited inside, and those who truly understood him never attempted to come.

  And yet, today, he had let Su Feifei in. And not only that, but he was allowing her to run rampant inside his home.

  What exactly was going through his mind?

  …Three hours later.

  It was a truly bizarre sight. A young lady from the wealthiest family in China, determined to move into a young man’s house, and doing so with utmost sincerity. Meanwhile, the man in question offered barely any resistance or rejection, letting her do as she pleased. They acted like old friends who had known each other forever, when in reality, they had only met three times, totaling mere minutes of interaction.

  The mountains of trash and scattered bottles that Ye Tianxie had been accumulating for who knows how long had finally disappeared, and the floor had at least started to resemble something that could be called “clean.”

  Such a massive villa, in such an appalling state, couldn’t possibly be tidied up in a day—not even with forty people, let alone just four. These non-professionals could only do a rushed cleanup of the most visually and olfactorily offensive areas, with their primary focus on the room Su Feifei had claimed as hers.