After being reborn, I stole the female lead's cheat ability and raised the empress.

Chapter 113 Picking and Choosing

Oh dear~ Is the boss unhappy because he's afraid of being the center of attention?

He felt a little excited; it seemed like his boss cared about him!

Yu Yang immediately assured him, "Old... Ali, don't worry, I am absolutely loyal and devoted, I swear!"

Xia Li stared blankly at Yu Yang, the emotions she had just suppressed beginning to surge back.

In Yu Yang's eyes, this appearance meant that the boss was infatuated with him.

Wow~ The boss is smitten with me~

I'm so charming!

Yu Yang was secretly pleased with himself. He struck what he thought was his most handsome pose and tried even harder to show off his physique.

Ali: ...

"You don't actually think you're handsome, do you?"

Wow! My boss complimented me on how handsome I am!

So excited! So thrilled!

Yu Yang was extremely proud, practically wagging his tail: "Right? You finally realized I'm handsome."

Ali: ...

Why is this person being so picky about what they listen to?

"Where did I say you were handsome? You're..." Ali looked Yu Yang up and down. Hmm, he is somewhat handsome!

After admiring his dashing appearance for two seconds, she said, "Well, I admit you're a little handsome, but that's all. Money, power, and status are more important."

"Ali said I'm handsome! I'm important!" Yu Yang cupped his hands around his heart, looking completely ecstatic.

Hey! Don't just listen to what you like.

Ali sighed, speechless. "It's a good thing I don't have a boyfriend, otherwise I'd be speechless to death by this narcissist."

To everyone's surprise, Yu Yang became even more excited: "Yeah, I don't have a boyfriend. Do you want to date me?"

"What do you mean by 'talking'? What kind of talk is that! How can you do this to Zhou Yan'er?"

Yu Yang was taken aback. He asked, puzzled, "What does our relationship have to do with Zhou Yan'er?"

Ali's eyes widened: "What does this have to do with Zhou Yan'er?! Didn't you want to be with her?"

Yu Yang frowned: "When did I say I wanted to be with her? -- Why do you always try to match me up with Zhou Yan'er?"

"Oh? You two are such a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Besides, she likes you, and you said you liked her too, didn't you?"

"Who said they liked her?! I don't like her at all!"

"You don't like her? Why don't you like her? Is she not pretty?"

She was beautiful, generous, lively, and cheerful, and came from a good family. Xia Li couldn't understand why Yu Yang didn't like her.

"It's nothing special," Yu Yang replied indifferently.

"That's all?"

Two eyes, one nose.

Ali: "..."

Don't you yourself have a nose and eyes?

Undeterred, she pressed on, "Then you've been seen together so often these past few days, the ambiguous atmosphere can't be faked..."

"When have I ever been seen with her like this?" Aren't you always there for her?

I only went out because you were there.

"When? Weren't you always together?...Are you some kind of jerk?"

Suddenly, Ali had a flash of inspiration; she seemed to know why Yu Yang denied it.

Yu Yang's face darkened: "No!"

Why does this woman's way of speaking sound so unpleasant?

Xia Li was furious. How could Zhou Yan'er pretend to like him so much in front of the two of them if she didn't like him? She kept acting like she was deeply in love.

Hmph! What a scumbag!

She made sarcastic remarks:

"Not a scumbag? I do look quite like one. He used a gentle, tender approach with Zhou Yan'er, and now he wants me to develop feelings over time, playing the 'love at first sight' game? How come I didn't know Young Master Yu enjoyed having multiple wives? Doesn't he worry about his kidneys taking it?"

boom!

A thunderclap seemed to explode in Yu Yang's mind, the loud noise throwing his thoughts into chaos.

At this moment, Xia Li's small mouth opened and closed in front of him, as if she were saying something, but Yu Yang only heard a buzzing "blah blah blah" sound in his ears, which made Yu Yang feel inexplicably irritated. He just wanted that little mouth to stop opening and closing.

Then, a bold idea sprouted in his mind—to shut her up.

Almost as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Yu Yang put it into action.

He suddenly leaned closer to Xia Li and kissed her without hesitation.

When Xia Li saw Yu Yang's face suddenly approach like lightning, and then his warm lips pressed against hers, her eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief.

The sudden kiss sent a storm through her mind, leaving it blank and all thoughts forgotten.

She felt her heart leap in her chest, as if time itself had stood still.

After a long while, Xia Li finally recovered from her shock and subconsciously raised her hand.

With a "smack!"

She slapped Yu Yang, then retreated quickly as if burned, putting some distance between them.

"Oh my God!" she exclaimed inwardly. This was the first time in her two, no, to be precise, three lifetimes that she had ever been taken advantage of!

Yu Yang was also startled by his own sudden behavior. He stood there blankly, unable to understand why he had suddenly lost control.

However, when he recalled that kiss, a silly smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

The boss's lips are so soft and smell so good!

The tingling, sweet sensation seemed to linger on his lips, making him instinctively raise his hand and gently touch them. He grinned foolishly at Xia Li, but upon seeing the other's angry face, he realized his intrusion and stammered:

"Ah Li, listen to me, I... I really like you..."

However, in Xia Li's eyes, Yu Yang's smile was full of the frivolity of a spoiled brat.

Her anger burned even brighter, and she spat fiercely at Yu Yang, cursing:

"You scoundrel, get lost!"

After saying that, she turned around and walked quickly forward, each step stomping heavily on the ground, her shoes making a "thump-thump-thump" sound, as if she were stepping not on the ground, but on that scumbag and scoundrel who made her so angry and annoyed.

Yu Yang knew she had misunderstood, so he hurriedly chased after her to explain.

But I never expected this little woman to walk so fast!

She walked with a swagger, leaving Yu Yang far behind!

It's true that girls get a speed boost when they're angry!

Yu Yangfei walked up to Xia Li, grabbed her arm, and said with an unusually serious expression, "I really like you. From the first moment I saw you, I couldn't help but fall in love with you."

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything; otherwise, Xia Li would have just pretended to have been bitten by a dog.

But his words only made her angrier: "You still say you're not a hooligan? You fell in love with me the moment you saw me? You don't even know my name or anything, yet you've fallen for me. Aren't you just obviously after my looks?"