Almost everyone was focused on the performance on stage, and coupled with Xia Yanyu's determination to persevere, no one realized her reasons for leaving the scene at the moment.

With faltering steps, she left the main venue and looked down the deserted corridor. A touch of loneliness flashed in Xia Yanyu's eyes, followed closely by her clutching the wall and painfully walking towards the restroom.

Considering the nature of the event tonight, she hadn't worn many clothes to keep warm, and it was only Xu Fan's actions just now that had triggered her condition.

The abdominal pain made her feel as if the short corridor of merely twenty meters was as long as circling the Earth.

She was doubting whether she could make it to the end under her current condition when a large hand from behind suddenly enveloped her in an embrace.

This action made Xia Yanyu's body instantly tense up, and she instinctively wanted to resist.

But seeing who it was, all her defenses instantly relaxed.

"Xu… Xu Fan…"

Perhaps because of this overly intimate gesture, a blush crept over Xia Yanyu's cheeks.

Earlier in the venue, with some preliminary flirtation, Xia Yanyu had merely blushed slightly and had made no other movements.

Now she nestled against Xu Fan like a little bird relying on a person, letting this silent man lead her forward.

Soon, with his support, they arrived at the entrance to the ladies' restroom.

Xu Fan skillfully hung a 'Do Not Enter' sign at the door and then pulled Xia Yanyu inside the restroom.

The faint music from the venue was completely blocked by the door. Watching Xu Fan step closer, Xia Yanyu's heart nearly leapt to her throat.

"Xu… Xu Fan, it's not right…"

She admitted that in his presence, she felt humbly cheap, but her current physical condition did not allow her to satisfy Xu Fan by putting on a show in this restroom...

"…"

Xia Yanyu's nearly pleading look caused Xu Fan to frown deeply.

This woman's imagination did seem to surpass his own…

"What are you thinking?"

Looking at Xia Yanyu somewhat speechlessly, Xu Fan glanced at the washbasin and ordered, "Sit down."

"Oh…"

Seemingly unable to muster the strength to resist Xu Fan, Xia Yanyu weakly complied and sat on the washbasin.

Following that, Xu Fan grabbed her palm and began pressing on the Hegu Point at the base of her thumb.

Her hand was chillingly cold, which was somewhat frightening. Xu Fan slowly transferred his inner strength into her, frowning continuously.

He really didn't understand why she felt the need to act tough at a time like this…

"Feeling better?"

"Mmm…"

As warmth spread from Xu Fan's body, Xia Yanyu realized he was trying to help her. Her cheeks flushed, and she nodded.

"It's just that my stomach still hurts a bit…"

She spoke in a feeble voice. Then, Xu Fan's hand reached out to her and slipped under her white blouse to gently caress her flat abdomen.

The sensation from the palm of his hand became even more evident now.

Seeming to realize how improper her image might appear, Xia Yanyu immediately lowered her head.

As Xu Fan massaged her stomach, he chuckled, "Why didn't you say anything earlier?"

"I…"

With her face burning, how could Xia Yanyu explain?

Could she tell him that it was too comfortable?

"You should wear more in the future."

As she was feeling awkward, Xu Fan suddenly withdrew his hand, turned, and prepared to leave without looking back.

Xia Yanyu watched him, a surge of impulse rising from the depths of her heart, and she immediately chased after him.

"Xu Fan, don't go."

From behind, Xia Yanyu tightly embraced Xu Fan.

Perhaps her actions at that moment were a bit despicable, but Xia Yanyu didn't care; she just wanted to keep Xu Fan.

"Xu Fan, I beg you, please don't ignore me, okay..."

Seemingly overwhelmed by fear, Xia Yanyu wished she could merge her body into his; hearing her tearful pleading at that moment, Xu Fan suddenly realized that he wasn't as heartless as he thought.

This woman in front of him, had stripped off her pride, humbled to the point of worthlessness...

Xu Fan sighed, then forcibly pried off her hands that were clinging to him.

Turning around, seeing her panicked, childlike helpless eyes, Xu Fan gave a bitter smile, stretched out his hand, and gently caressed her tear-stained cheeks.

"Why are you crying."

"I..."

Xia Yanyu sniffed, saying, "I'm afraid you won't pay attention to me..."

Xu Fan, unable to help but laugh and shake his head, then pinched Xia Yanyu's hand and pulled her into his embrace.

"Is this better?"

Lying in Xu Fan's arms, Xia Yanyu greedily inhaled his scent, her cheeks blushing as if drunk.

Falling for the man her sister liked, perhaps she was engaging in a feat as risky as tightrope walking, but she couldn't resist the impulse in her heart.

From childhood, she always let her sister have the best things, conceding countless times; so should she allow herself to be greedy just this once?

Xia Yanyu comforted herself inwardly.

"Xu Fan, believe me, I really didn't betray you."

"That night, it was really just a misunderstanding..."

With her arm tightly around Xu Fan's waist, Xia Yanyu looked up at him, her face full of grievance.

"..."

Xu Fan shook his head; indeed he had been somewhat impulsive at that time.

With Xia Yanyu's character, she indeed wouldn't do such a thing.

"Alright, you don't have to explain."

As the woman lowered her face, Xu Fan said, "Let's head out now."

After all, this was a public place, and despite a 'Do Not Enter' sign hanging outside, it was not guaranteed that someone wouldn't barge in at this time.

Xu Fan certainly did not want to be caught, particularly at an event teeming with cameras tonight.

Having carefully straightened Xia Yanyu's disheveled clothes, Xu Fan made sure there was no one outside, then took the lead and walked out.

Both of them were well aware that their relationship was not suitable to be publicly disclosed; thus, after leaving the restroom, they honestly, one after another, made their way back to the venue.

When they returned to the venue, Miaomiao's program had just finished, and from the applause, it seemed to have been well-received.

This girl was now vigorously winking at him; Xu Fan smiled and nodded his head, then sat down.

If he remembered correctly, up next should be Guan Shimeng's performance.

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