"Yeah, we can be the kindest to those who are kind but also the evilest to those who are evil," Yang Zi interjected, smirking wickedly. She was happy with the decision she just made.

"World's evilest villains? That title sure befits us. Hahaha...," Shiyi's laughter echoed in the room.

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They kept on talking and playing for minutes before Shui Shui acted as though she recalled something.

"Zi Er, I am just curious why didn't Yifeng come with you? Both of you are practically inseparable, so I am eager to know why he let you come alone?" Shui Shui asked anxiously, her eyes glittering in anticipation.

"He couldn't because he had a prior appointment with a client. He said he would pick me up after the meeting is over. I am sure he is on his way already," Yang Zi said, checking her wristwatch.

"Hmmm, he is such a gentleman. I see why you like him so much. He practically spoils you every day," Shui Shui said naughtily.

"You are right. Yifeng is the most amazing guy I have ever met. He is not only sweet, but he is also very understanding. He treats me like a queen," Yang Zi said, beaming. She looked genuinely happy talking about him. Love was written all over her face. Talking about Yifeng made her forget the foul mood she was in earlier.

"You are lovesick? You act like a totally different person any time you talk about him. Be careful so you won't get burned in the flames of love," Shiyi blurted out, his gaze focused on her.

"If loving someone to this extent is considered a disease, then I don't want to ever get cured of this disease. And Shiyi, I don't mind getting consumed in the flames of love. As long as he is with me, I am willing to get burned just for him," Yang Zi said, seriously looking love-struck.

"Cut it out already, Zi Er. Your words are too cheesy, they are giving me goosebumps," Shui Shui said, acting as though Yang Zi's words were giving her goosebumps.

I love seeing this side of her. This is the first time she has ever fallen in love, I wish her love will last forever.

Shui Shui thought, smiling at them.

"Shiyi pardon our manners for being so naughty. We completely forgot to ask you about your love life," Yang Zi said, her gaze now on Shiyi. Everywhere turned deadly silent the moment Yang Zi spoke up. Shui Shui's smile disappeared in a flash.

"So tell us now? Have you finally found your heartthrob? Mind you, I won't receive no for an answer," Yang Zi said seriously.

Shiyi froze the moment he heard her question. For the first time in his life, he could feel sweat building up on his forehead because of nervousness.

"Won't you tell us? Stop being so secretive, Ok? I promise I will not let Shui Shui tease you if you tell us who she is," Yang Zi probed further.

Shui Shui's gaze never left Shiyi's face for a second. Realising how uncomfortable he was with the question, she opted to bail him out.

"Hey Zi Er, why are you making me seem like the bad guy here? You know I will never make fun of our big brother's woman," Shui Shui playfully replied.

"Oh! So Shiyi has a woman, but you guys never told me? This is so unfair," Yang Zi acted as though their actions hurt her. "My two best friends have begun keeping secrets from me. I feel so hurt just thinking about how I share every little secret of mine with them," Yang Zi said, staring sadly at Shiyi.

"I have a woman that I love so deeply. I have loved her for a long time, but she cruelly rejected me before I could ask her out. She rejected me that is why I couldn't tell you," Shiyi said, standing up from the bed as he spoke. His tone showed that he was in severe pain.

"She is the most heartless woman in this world, but I still love her despite her cruelty," Shiyi added when he got to the middle of the vast room. From afar, Shui Shui could see tears building up in his eyes.

"A lady rejected you?" Yang Zi said, in shock. She could not tell that Shiyi was referring to her. "How dare she to reject my handsome brother? My big brother is the most gentle and caring man in the world. She will never find a kind like him, so what gives her the audacity to break my big bro's heart?" Yang Zi asked, making to stand up from the bed, but Shui Shui pulled her back on the bed.

Shui Shui knew that the reason Shiyi stood up from the bed was that he needed some space. Yang Zi getting closer to him would aggregate his pain that is why she did not allow her to approach Shiyi.

"Who is she? Tell me and I will definitely beat some senses into her for your sake. Tell me?" Yang Zi admonished.

"You are the one, of course," Shiyi blurted out, without even thinking.

Shui Shui and Yang Zi's mouth dropped open in shock when they heard his answer. Shui Shui knew he was referring to Yang Zi, but she never expected that he will mention her name.

Yang Zi was speechless. She just stared at Shiyi in amazement.

"Hahaha..... got you right?" Shiyi laughed awkwardly. The ladies in shock just stared at him, unable to utter a word. "I was just kidding. Relax," Shiyi added, seeing that they were still in shock.

"How could my kind-hearted Zi Er be that heartless lady? Never," Shiyi said masking his sadness with a fake smile.

"You are sure you are kidding?" Yang Zi finally found her voice. She did not buy his words.

"Are you the only one who knows how to tease? I also know how to tease someone. You teased me earlier, I also wanted to see your reaction when I tease you and I am glad it worked. You looked like you just saw a ghost earlier," Shiyi said, smiling at her.

"Go on without me. I will just use the restroom," He continued before he hastened to the direction of the restroom. Yang Zi shifted her gaze to Shui Shui when she heard him close the restroom door.

"Shui Shui, is Shiyi Ok? The way he talked did not seem like he was joking," Yang Zi confronted Shui Shui for answers.

"Didn't you hear him say he was just teasing you? I am sure he was only pulling a prank on you to avenge himself for teasing him earlier," Shui Shui quickly covered up for Shiyi.

"Are you sure...," the sound of the exit door opening interrupted Yang Zi from completing her sentence. Their gazes now focused on the direction of approaching footsteps.

"Wow! My sweetheart is here," Yang Zi exclaimed the moment she got a glimpse of his silhouette. She stood from the bed and went to hug him in excitement.

"Hmm... I can see that my beauty has missed hubby already," Yifeng said, playfully cupping her face. He gave her a passionate kiss, not giving a damn about Shui Shui whose eyes were glued on them.

"Hey Yifeng, stop doing that here you are making me jealous. The both of you are ruining my poor eyes," Shui Shui scolded. Yifeng continued kissing Yang Zi, pretending as if he did not hear a word she said. He only stopped kissing Yang Zi when he was satisfied.

"Can you recount the number of times we have caught you and Xiaofei acting all sneaky? We have caught you guys in the car, staircase, bathroom, toilet...,"

"Stop it already, you are embarrassing me," Shui Shui shouted to interrupt him from moving on.

"You don't have to reveal my dark secret for the entire world to see. I was barely cautioning you in case dad followed you to my room," Shui Shui said, as she stood up and went to the couch to meet the two lovebirds.

"He didn't...," Yifeng did not complete his sentence, the restroom door flew open. Everyone's gaze focused on Shiyi. As he approached them, he pretended as though he did not see Yifeng.

"Hi Shiyi," Yifeng remarked when he realised that Shiyi completely ignored his presence in the room.

"Hi Yifeng," Shiyi replied, nonchalantly. The ladies just stared at how awkward they acted, as though they just met each other for the first time.

"How have you been? How was work ...,"

"No work? Have you forgotten the rule?" Yang Zi and Shui Shui choruses.

"I am just concerned about him. You didn't have to react that way," Yifeng defended, shifting his gaze to Yang Zi sitting beside him.

"That is how guys are. From mere concern, they will end up talking endlessly about work leaving us out of their discussion and that is so unfair," Shui Shui said displeased.

She can still recall a few times the guys talked about work for the best part of their meeting, leaving the three ladies all to themselves. That was the reason the ladies came up with that rule.