In the case of the system,

System: (Pleased) My child has finally grown up.

Main God: (wiping tears) Yes, child's mother.

System: What?!

***FATE·IS·WRITTEN·IN·ACTION***

As Chu Lier, Ye Xiaos publicly known lover, she naturally couldn't be a naive airhead with big breasts, daydreaming about becoming a phoenix perched on a branch. She understood very well that what Ye Xiao needed was not just physical pleasure, but rather a mental dominance. Therefore, Chu Lier always behaved well as the beauty Ye Xiao described as "drunk and lying on a beauty's knee". She never asked about anything else and kept the things Ye Xiao told her to herself, just like that. This is why Chu Lier became the only woman who could accompany Ye Xiao for over a year.

Yexiao has a private hot spring villa where he would make time every weekend for Chuli'er to come here and have a romantic date, showing affection for those who wanted to know.

The Japanese-style architecture, accompanied by a garden with small bridges and flowing water, gives people a serene and comfortable feeling. The cherry blossoms in March are blooming perfectly, with pink and white petals gently falling in the wind, finally coming to a rest obediently at Ye Xiao's side.

Chu Lier gracefully brewed tea as a fragrant mist enveloped her. In that mist, she noticed Ye Xiao's gaze fixated on a vibrant petal, yet his expression appeared distant and absent-minded.

"I have a younger brother now."

Chu Lier was momentarily taken aback, realizing that the young man still maintained his indifferent demeanor. She immediately concealed her surprise, as if she had not heard anything at all.

"Illegitimate child, two years younger than me, still studying." Ye Xiao picked up the petal delicately and placed it on the tea set. "Cheerful, helpful, without any hidden agenda, not at all like the people from the Ye Family."

What kind of people are the members of the Ye family? Like the buried bones under this cherry blossom tree, they pile up layer by layer, spreading and extending until the soil changes color.

However, Qiuling managed to grow the most beautiful flowers in such a soil.

Like a miracle.

Ye Xiao's eyes darkened, and he ruthlessly crushed the flower petals in his hands. He raised his head, his gaze piercing as he looked at Chu Lier. His expression remained cold and indifferent.

"How should I kill him?"

The expression in those eyes seemed as if they were soaked in blood and poisoned. Chu Lier was startled, her hand trembled, and the scalding tea spilled all over the floor.

***Fate · Determined · CUT***

Shu Xin screamed in pain as the scalding water drops hit her body, causing her face to turn pale. Everyone present was shocked by Ye Bufan's performance just now. They only snapped out of it when they heard Shu Xin's scream and hurriedly got an ice pack for her. Ye Bufan calmly sat in his original position, watching Shu Xin's painful expression without a trace of concern. It was as if he had truly transformed into the character Ye Xiao from the play.

When Shu Xin was crying and about to go to the hospital, Ye Bufan slowly said, "I hope Miss Shu Xin can act better next time."

Yes, it's not about acting well, but about acting right.

In the script, Chu Lier is portrayed as a woman with an incredibly strong mental resilience. In the later stages, she appears as Ye Xiao's right-hand woman. In the earlier stages, it's natural for her not to be frightened by a mere glance from Ye Xiao. In the original work, after Ye Xiao poses a question, Chu Lier smiles faintly, placing a cup of freshly brewed tea in front of Ye Xiao and gently brushing away the withered flower petals, saying softly, "The whole Ye family belongs to you, just like this petal."

Shu Xin's face turned pale as she was sent to the hospital in a desolate state.

Tao Lin began clapping.

If last time was to avoid making the atmosphere so awkward, then this time it is genuine admiration, so everyone present also applauded in agreement.

Ye Bufan's eyebrows curved, the previous cruelty and bloodthirstiness fading away. He walked towards Xu Annan and couldn't help but smile at the somewhat dumbfounded manager. "What do you think, Xiaoxu? Isn't your big brother impressive?"

Tao Lin: "..." It's obvious that I'm the one who's supporting you!

Xu Annan absentmindedly responded with a disinterested "Oh." Ye Bufan's expression froze momentarily as he mentally berated himself. What happened to their agreed silent treatment? What happened to being aloof? What happened to not showing any weakness first?!

After all, a ten-year habit isn't easily abolished, especially when he saw Xu Annan's expression, which was shocked by himself. He couldn't help but want to tease him.

Obviously, Ye Bufan was getting a little carried away with pride. He turned his head to the side and looked at the disgruntled rich second generation, intending to walk over. However, he was suddenly stopped by Xu Annan, who grabbed his wrist and pulled him back.

Ye Bufan: "!"

The agent had a serious expression on his face and said, "Go with me to the hospital and apologize to Shu Xin."

Ye Bufan was shocked. Shu Xin was not the one who hurt him, so why should she apologize?

Xu Annan forcefully dragged him away, quietly explaining along the way, "She had a prejudice against you in the first place. This time, who knows how she plans to slander you. You should apologize first, and when the truth of the matter comes to light, it won't harm you."

Ye Bufan looked at his manager in surprise and asked, somewhat drowsily, "Aren't you angry?"

Xu An Nan frowned and said, "Why am I getting angry?"

Of course, it's because every time I receive a little attention, you decrease your favorability towards me! Ye Bufan grumbled in his heart, but a smile spread across his face as he naturally said, "Well, I'm not angry anymore!"

Xu Annan: "......" What is there to be angry about, to begin with?

[Mo Shu's favorability +10, current favorability 90]

Yè Bùfán turned around, but he was already pulled out of the set by his manager, so all he could see was the blurred figure of the girl.

Ye Bufan: "╮(╯▽╰)╭ Sigh, I accidentally increased the favorability level so easily, it's truly heartbreaking."

System:...I'm just silently watching you work.