Ever since Arlecchino showed Lin Anyi the [hypnosis app] on his phone, he seemed to have lost his memory of important information about himself.
At this moment, he was completely immersed in the scene set by the other party. He forgot Furina's warning and his own vigilance. He actually invited Arlecchino, the 'bad woman' who had been warned, into his warm home.
Not only that, he also considerately prepared fragrant tea and exquisite snacks for her, as if he was entertaining a distinguished guest. In Lin Anyi's view, this was just the courtesy that should be shown to a guest who came for an important matter.
However, just as the snacks were served, the tranquility of the study was suddenly broken by the ringing of the mobile phone in his pocket.
Lin Anyi took out his mobile phone with some surprise, and saw that the caller was his wife, Furina, who had already gone to work. He could not help but feel a little puzzled. "Ms. Arlecchino, please wait a moment. I have to go out to answer a call." Lin Anyi politely gestured to Arlecchino.
Furina's name was clearly displayed on the screen of his mobile phone. This was also an emergency call that he could not refuse. Then, he hurried into his study and carefully closed the door.
This action seemed to be subconscious, perhaps because he was still a little wary of this uninvited guest in his heart. Standing in the quiet of the study, Lin Anyi gently pressed the answer button, but his heart was full of doubts.
Furina called at this time, which was very different from her usual routine. He couldn't help but mutter in a low voice: "Shouldn't she be busy at the company at this time?"
Furina's voice came from the other end of the phone hurriedly and anxiously: "Husband! What's the situation at home now? Are there no bad guys coming to our house?!"
Her words were like a heavy bomb, exploding in Lin Anyi's heart. Hearing his wife's nervous tone, Lin Anyi couldn't help but feel nervous, and couldn't help but comfort her: "Baby, calm down first, what happened?"
Furina's anxiety made Lin Anyi's heart nervous. He began to doubt whether what Arlecchino just said was true? Did Furina really make a serious mistake at work? Such thoughts made Lin Anyi feel complicated. If Furina really encountered difficulties, then his attitude towards Arlecchino seemed to need to change.
After all, no matter what, he couldn't let his wife be implicated and hurt more because of this matter. In the quietness of the study, Lin Anyi's heart was rippled.
The worry in Furina's voice was like a drizzle in the cold wind, which made him feel complicated. When she mentioned the news that Arlecchino had asked for leave, Lin Anyi's eyes slid to the living room involuntarily.
The woman sitting elegantly on the sofa, Arlecchino, made his heart tighten. The inner struggle surged like a tide, and Lin Anyi almost wanted to tell Furina the truth.
But there was always a voice in his heart reminding him, 'Don't answer, don't answer!' 'If Furina knew that you invited Arlecchino into the house, she would be very disappointed in you!' This strange thought made him hesitant. In the end, in order not to worry Furina, Lin Anyi had to say
"Don't worry, my wife, everything is fine at home, there are no bad people."
Lin Anyi tried his best to make his voice sound calm and firm, hoping to
give Furina the greatest peace of mind in this way. He continued to assure her, "And don't you know me? My love for you is unwavering, and no so-called bad woman can shake our relationship."
These confident and firm words were not only a comfort to Furina, but also a way for Lin Anyi to encourage herself. After hearing Lin Anyi's answer, Furina finally put down most of the burden in her heart. Although she was still a little worried, she believed that everything would be fine with her husband's assurance. Compared to Furina's carefreeness, Lin Anyi's heart was turbulent and difficult to calm down.
His eyes fell on the elegant woman on the sofa again. Every subtle movement of Arlecchino revealed her innate nobility and elegance, which made people have to admit her charm. But for Lin Anyi, behind Arlecchino's charm was a bottomless crisis. He knew very well that his promise to Furina just now was just a momentary courageous statement, and his courage seemed pale and powerless in the face of reality.
Reason told him that the wisest thing to do now should be to avoid direct conflict, and the best strategy was to escape. But whenever he
thought of Furina and their common future, Lin Anyi's heart was filled with unyielding courage.
For his beloved wife and for her happiness, Lin Anyi was determined to deal with this bad woman to the end! His eyes became extremely firm, and although his steps were heavy, they revealed unprecedented determination.
He took a deep breath, and with every step he took, his inner determination became firmer. When he approached Arlecchino, Lin Anyi's mentality was fully prepared.
Lin Anyi sat on the sofa, preparing to talk to Arlecchino about Furina's fault and possible compensation with a serious face. However, he never expected that Arlecchino, whom he regarded as a 'bad woman', did not bring up Furina's problem as expected.
Instead,he opened the topic of homely matters in a relaxed manner. "Have you been alone at home recently?" Arlecchino seemed to be quite concerned about Lin Anyi's life.
"Yes, Furina is busy with work, so I handle some freelance work at home." Lin Anyi was a little surprised that Arlecchino would be interested in this, but still answered truthfully.
Arlecchino nodded slightly, revealing a hint of sympathy in his tone: "Then you must be very hard at work, right? Furina should be very considerate of you, right?"
"Actually, it's okay. In comparison, Furina's work outside is more difficult." Lin Anyi smiled slightly, expressing his understanding and support for his wife.
"Of course, the understanding and support between husband and wife is mutual, and everyone's efforts are worth seeing." Arlecchino's answer made Lin Anyi feel a little warm.
In this relaxed and pleasant exchange, Lin Anyi could not help but be attracted by Arlecchino's conversation. She could always cleverly pick up the topic, and then use her sense of humor to push the conversation to a climax, making the originally tense atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
As time went by, Lin Anyi gradually felt that Arlecchino's intelligence and charm far exceeded his imagination. Compared with Furina, Arlecchino seemed to know better how to communicate with people and how to show her charm in a relaxed conversation. This realization gave Lin Anyi a bit of complicated emotions.
He couldn't help but compare Arlecchino and Furina. In this silent contest, Furina seemed to be less shrewd in some aspects, and even a little silly. As the conversation deepened, Arlecchino seemed to feel that the time was ripe, and a mysterious and confident smile bloomed on her face.
She spoke softly, her words full of guidance: "Now, we should have a serious talk about Furina."
Lin Anyi was completely conquered by Arlecchino's charm and wisdom at this time. In addition to full trust in the woman in front of him, there were no other distractions in his heart.
His mind was completely drawn, and he firmly believed that Arlecchino in front of him was a good person and the key to solving the problem.
"Miss Arlecchino, I know you are a good person and a boss that Furina respects very much. Please help her." Lin Anyi's tone was full of pleading, his hands clasped in front of her chest, and her face was full of anxiety and expectation.
Faced with Lin Anyi's trust in her attitude, Arlecchino couldn't help but smile slightly, and a complicated light seemed to flash in her eyes. "I naturally hope to help her. However, the current situation is a bit tricky."
There was a hint of helplessness in her voice, and at the same time, her body leaned forward slightly, shortening the distance between her and Lin Anyi, and their shoulders inadvertently leaned against each other. At the same time, Arlecchino's hand seemed to be accidentally placed on the other shoulder of Lin Anyi.
However, Lin Anyi, because her heart was full of worry about Furina, was completely unaware of Arlecchino's subtle move. His mind was all focused on how to help Furina solve the problem, and he turned a blind eye to Arlecchino's approach.
"If you want to get this done, you may have to pay a price for Furina." Arlecchino said softly.
Lin Anyi's heartbeat accelerated at this moment, and his mind turned quickly, trying to catch a clue from Arlecchino's words.
When he guessed that the other party might need monetary compensation, he expressed his determination to do his best without hesitation. However, Arlecchino shook his head calmly and denied his idea.
"No money?" Lin Anyi's voice was full of doubts. He couldn't understand what Arlecchino really wanted.
Arlecchino had a mysterious and satisfied smile on her face. She leaned close to Lin Anyi's ear and said in a low and seductive voice "What I want is...your attitude~"
Her words were ambiguous and profound, making it difficult to grasp their true meaning. Lin Anyi felt a warm breath brushing against his ears, which made him blush and his heart beat unconsciously. His heart was full of contradictions and uneasiness.
Faced with this situation, he didn't dare to make any evasive moves. He could only endure the discomfort in his heart and try to find out Arlecchino's true intentions.
"What attitude?" He asked cautiously, his voice trembling slightly, revealing his inner tension.
Arlecchino did not answer Lin Anyi's question directly, but continued in a suggestive way: "Lin Anyi, you have been alone at home for a long time. You must be very lonely, right?"
Her words seemed to reveal some deep meaning, which made Lin Anyi's heart even more confused. In this increasingly oppressive atmosphere, Lin Anyi felt suffocated and his heartbeat accelerated. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, making it difficult for him to speak.
Seeing Lin Anyi's reaction, a smug smile appeared on the corner of Arlecchino's mouth. Her words were like a double-edged sword, both a complaint and a temptation, designed to tease Lin Anyi's heartstrings.
"Miss Arlecchino, please shut up and stop talking..." Lin Anyi's voice was low, full of powerlessness and excuses. He stepped back slightly, as if trying to escape from this topic that suffocated him.
Arlecchino seemed unwilling to give up. She tilted her head slightly, as if she was a little dissatisfied with Lin Anyi's avoidance.
But she still kept that sly smile on her face, and continued in a low voice
"Are you sure you don't want to hear me out? After all, you wouldn't want to, let Furina lose her job because of you, would you?"