《Forbidden Desire》3《Will You Come Home Tonight?》
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Blazing Love Burns to Ashes
1、Oath of Love by the Shore
Under the night sky by the sea, the evening breeze carried a faint salty tang and coolness, gently brushing across the quiet sandy beach, waves lapping the shore in steady, soothing rhythms.
The cold moonlight spilled over the calm, rippleless sea, refracting into countless sparkling points of light, like a silver river of stars stretching toward the horizon.
Sun wore a light, sheer silk gown in off-white, its hem swaying gently in the sea breeze. Barefoot, her snow-white, delicate feet strolled casually across the soft, fine sand, savoring the faint tickle of damp grains between her toes.
Qin Che stood not far behind her, sleeves of his black high-end shirt casually rolled to his elbows, revealing strong, muscular forearms. His deep, night-like black eyes remained fixed with intense focus and deep affection, following Sun’s every movement.
That afternoon, after learning Sun had met privately with Xu Mu’an, the two had spoken openly, drawn a clear line, and returned to being best friends, Qin Che’s heart—suspended in anxiety for months—finally settled completely.
“Sun.” Qin Che’s voice was low and hoarse, carrying a slight tremor of something lost and regained.
He strode forward with long legs, pulling Sun tightly into his embrace from behind! His tall frame, radiating heat, enveloped her petite body completely. Like a domineering little wolfhound finally shedding all unease and wariness, Qin Che buried his heavy head deep into Sun’s neck, sucking in her sweet, alluring scent like a child.
“Little vinegar jar, why hold so tight? You’re squeezing the breath out of me~” Sun felt his body trembling slightly, patted the large hand at her waist, and teased in a coquettish tone.
“Not letting go… never letting go in this lifetime.” Qin Che gently nipped her neck, then turned her around to face him.
Qin Che gripped the back of Sun’s head firmly, his eyes crimson and focused, radiating unparalleled dominance and devotion:
“Sun, listen carefully. Whether you’re the celebrated female lead on set or the Sun in reality, there can only be me in your heart! I, Qin Che, have decided on you for life—you can’t escape!”
Sun looked at the man before her—decisive and ruthless in business, yet showing extreme dominance and innocent attachment in front of her—and felt her softest spot struck completely.
She chuckled, eyes slightly red, leaned in, and planted a firm kiss on his thin, heated lips:
“Fool… I only want you too.”
Under the witness of stars and waves, the two kissed tightly. Though they bore no formal worldly title, their hearts had already recognized each other as their one lifelong partner.
2、The End of Friendship
Time rewinds to this afternoon, in a private high-end tearoom near the set.
A subtle Pu’er tea aroma wafted from the wooden tea table, afternoon sunlight filtering through bamboo blinds, casting dappled, warm light and shadow on the surface.
Sun and Xu Mu’an sat facing each other, each with a cup of clear tea before them. The air was calm and warm, the suffocating tension of the past months gone, replaced by a sense of relief and ease after shedding a heavy burden.
Xu Mu’an took a sip from his cup, looked up at Sun, lips curving into an exceptionally charming and warm smile:
“Sun, I asked you out today to finally clear things up between us.”
Sun nodded lightly, eyes bright and open: “Mm, Mu’an, go ahead.”
Xu Mu’an gazed deeply at her, eyes filled with relief and gratitude: “During filming, we shot so many scenes of deep affection and life-and-death reliance. I admit, several times I couldn’t tell if I was Pei Xiuyu or Xu Mu’an, developing feelings and illusions beyond the line. But Sister Han Lei woke me up that day, and I thought about it for a long time… The most precious and fitting role between us has never been lovers.”
Sun looked at the mature, gentlemanly man before her, warmth rising in her heart, and replied with a smile:
“Mu’an, me too. The immersion during filming was beautiful, but I know clearly the one I love is Qin Che. And you are my most trusted, indispensable best friend in this circle.”
Xu Mu’an smiled and extended his hand, palm up: “Then… from now on, let’s be best friends who talk about everything and face life and death together for life?”
Sun extended her hand without hesitation and shook his firmly: “Deal! Best friends!”
The two smiled at each other, the once unsettling ambiguous air dissipating completely. They officially drew a perfect conclusion to their emotions and returned to the most perfect, purest best-friend position.
3、Ashes of the Contract
“《Will You Come Home Tonight?》 Chapter Twenty-Eight, Scene One, Action!”
The set lights shifted; inside the master bedroom of the overseas villa, an air of pent-up heat finally erupting filled the space.
The overseas business crisis and underworld schemes had been completely resolved, Jiang Group standing once again at its peak. Tonight, the villa was so quiet only the whistling wind outside the windows could be heard.
In the master bedroom, a passionate entanglement lasting several hours, nearly frenzied, had just concluded.
Shen Rui’an (Rui)’s snow-white, delicate skin was covered in crisscrossing purple kiss marks and fingerprints, drenched in fragrant sweat as she lay limp on the luxurious silk bed, chest heaving violently, eyes dazed and weary.
Standing by the bed, Jiang Yuhe’s naked, muscular body radiated ultimate masculine hormones under the dim wall light.
The arrogance and coldness on his face had vanished for the first time, replaced by an unprecedented sincerity and obsession.
“Click.”
Jiang Yuhe opened the bottom drawer of the nightstand safe and took out a yellowed page—the lifelong slave contract Shen Rui’an had been forced to sign to save someone.
Shen Rui’an (Rui) froze slightly, sat up, long hair cascading over her chest, looking at him coolly: “President Jiang, are you planning to use the contract to remind me of my current status?”