Chapter 115: Trying to please him in various ways

That no longer matters now.

He Meimei took out her phone and dialed the emergency number herself.

The doctor, kind-hearted and concerned, asked if she had been assaulted. She, of course, dared not admit the truth.

She had thought far ahead.

First, if she reported Long Yubei, given the power and influence of the Long family, it would be of no consequence to him.

Second, her current goal was to become the mistress of the Long household, to trample Gu Lili beneath her feet. Such scandalous news must never come to light.

The doctors operated on her, resetting the broken bone in her leg. Once recovered, she would walk again without issue.

But she would have to remain in the hospital for quite a long while.

After eating and washing up, Gu Lili had just lain down when Long Yubei returned.

"Where did you go?"

"To avenge you," he said as he removed his suit jacket and tossed it onto the sofa, then began unbuckling his belt.

"Truly?"

He lay down, pulling her into his arms. "Would your man ever lie to you?"

"How did you get revenge?"

He took out his phone and handed it to her. "See for yourself."

Gu Lili took it and played the video. After watching, she gasped, "You… broke her leg?!"

"She got off easy."

"Honey…" she planted two fierce kisses on him. "You're so brave!"

"Brave?" Long Yubei frowned. "Find a better word."

"Valiant! Fierce! Unstoppable!"

He chuckled. "Listen to those ridiculous compliments."

"I never imagined you'd stand up for me like that." To be cherished and defended by him made her heart soar.

"You're my wife. When someone dares to hurt you, of course I'll make them pay. After this lesson, she should behave herself."

"Or she might resent me even more."

"I'm not afraid of her." He lowered his head to kiss her, his hand roaming freely over her softness. "If she dares stir up trouble again, I'll beat her to death for you."

"That's far too ruthless."

"Do you like it?"

She nodded sweetly. "I do."

Of course she did—seeing him grow increasingly cold toward He Meimei, stripping away even the last trace of sentiment, filled Gu Lili with an indescribable satisfaction.

Even with her injury, it didn't stop Long Yubei from handling "serious business."

Her gloom had completely vanished. In such a delightful mood, she made sure Long Yubei was thoroughly indulged.

With her small, delicate mouth, she nearly drove him to madness.

They shared every possible intimacy.

That night, Long Yubei felt like an emperor—his empress lavishing him with attention in every conceivable way.

Even afterward, he was still basking in the sensation—thrilled and euphoric.

"I love doing these little pleasures with you," he murmured, eyes dark and gleaming. "Lili, I'm falling harder for you every day. You're addictive."

She beamed. "You'll fall in love with me completely, just wait."

"Then you'd better keep working hard to conquer me."

"I will. Absolutely."

She was full of confidence.

When it came to dealing with him, everything was under control.

It was only a matter of time before he was wholly, utterly hers.

"Liangzi, I really hope you'll reconsider." President Su folded his hands on the table, voice earnest. "Landing the lead in this high-profile IP series could elevate your acting career to a whole new level."

"I've said it already—if Sun Qianqian is cast as the female lead, I won't take the role," Liang He's tone was firm and final. "There's no room for negotiation. Besides, I already have my next move planned. I've heard the Long Group's film division is backing a major project, directed by a legendary filmmaker. I've already spoken with President Long of their company—he's offered me the male lead."