Chapter 3: The Cost of Winning the Beauty

on it made Yan Luoxi feel breathless, with her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest. She felt disgusted and nauseous.Squeezing her fists together and taking deep breaths to calm hersel...Chapter 3: The Cost of Winning a Woman's Heart

To win a woman’s heart comes at a cost.

To win the heart of a woman who does not love you comes with a heavy price tag.

And to win over a woman who hates you and harbors no feelings for you whatsoever may very well cost your life.

Lǐ Yì knew how stubborn Lǐ n was, how impossible it would be to persuade him. Since he could not persuade him, the only option left was intimidation.

As if this were an important matter indeed, Lǐ Yì glanced out of the window at the bright sky and his eyes reflected a faraway look tinged with seriousness: "Do you think Zhōu Guǎngtāo told me about this matter only He’s not that dumb. He informed my father who is traveling abroad about your relationship with Yán Luòxī, and now both of our parents are returning from overseas. I coincidentally overheard the news and rushed here to give you a heads-up and cover for you."

Upon hearing that Zhōu Guǎngtāo had informed their father about him, Lǐ n was initially stunned, this brat really could be quite evil.

Next, he blinked his eyes and smiled: "This kid is truly adorable; he’s so helpful. I’ve been worrying how to bring up the matter with my parents, but now that he’s already informed them for me… Haha, it couldn’t have come at a better time. This time when they return from abroad, I will discuss marrying Yán Luòxī directly with them."

Brother, do you think we should hold our wedding in Beijing or Hong Kong I want to take Yán Luòxī on a honeymoon trip to Nàodǎo Island. Don't know if Dad would allow it; if he doesn’t, then I’ll ask Mom, she’s so kind…"

Liyi, who was brandishing stern words as a warning, was left somewhat dumbfounded by his brother's out-of-the-box thinking and remained in a state of shock for quite some time.

The subversive imagination ability of Li An made Liyi can't help but marvel; this younger brother of his is indeed a talent! In just a few words, he managed to turn such a dire situation into nothing. Wasn't his pace a bit too fast

Was it because Li An had been away from their father for so many years that he forgot how shrewd their father's mind was, or did he forget the weight of their father’s hand

Liyi pursed his lips; feeling a sense of responsibility and duty as an elder brother, he felt compelled to remind his delusional younger brother.

He cut Li An off, showing a look of doubt: "Are you having some mental issues now"

Seeing his older brother looking at him as if he were a patient, Li An became somewhat displeased: "Don’t look at me like that! I’m perfectly fine!"

Liyi gave a bitter smile: "Yes, you’re fine. But can't you think like a normal person Marriage is about two people agreeing on it; you plan to get married, but what's the girl’s attitude towards this You want to marry her, does she agree too Can your unilateral decision-making fly with Dad"

Li An, who was in the midst of a joyful daydream, felt as if he had been doused with cold water. Yi LuoXi's position was clear—opposition.

The moment Liyi saw his brother looking dejected like an over-ripened eggplant, he realized that what Zhou Guangtao said was true: this lawless younger brother of his must have employed the same old tricks to forcefully take Yi LuoXi away and illegally detained her.

Faced with Li Yi's stern expression, he sincerely said, "Li An! As far as I know, Yan Luoxi is being detained by you upstairs. Before Mom and Dad arrive, I advise you to send her back immediately. I will persuade her not to speak out of turn in front of them."

"I won't!" Upon hearing his brother's request to send away Yan Luoxi, Li An glared angrily, "Why should I send her away It was so hard for me to be with her and I like her!"

Li Yi was about to explode from anger due to Li An’s attitude. His patience vanished as his eyes darkened, "You like her but you illegally detain her! Do you think the world revolves around your family What do you think you are The law Can you even get past Dad with this"

As Li Yi's expression turned cold, an icy killing intent radiated from his eyes. No longer was he the amiable brother but a figure full of intimidating power and unyielding might.

Aware that he had no grounds to argue, Li An could not shout back at his elder brother. Instead, he pleaded, "Brother, do you know how much effort I put in just to get her How many hardships have I endured This leg was broken by Yan Luoxi and Zhou Guangtao while chasing after her!"

Li Yi had already sensed that Li An's injury might be related to Yan Luoxi. Hearing his brother speak, he felt protective over him without considering the right or wrong of the situation, growing discontent with both Yan Luoxi and Zhou Guangtao.

Wasn't she just a woman If my younger brother wants her, why can’t we have her

Since childhood, Li Yi had spoiled Li An. This time, he came to reason with his brother without intending to help Yan Luoxi or Zhou Guangtao, merely fearing that if Dad found out about this, Li An would face physical punishment.

Seeing how distressed and aggrieved his younger brother looked now, Li Yi made another concession. He stared at Li An, a shadow crossing his face as flames flickered in his eyes, "Are you really determined to be with Yan Luoxi"

"Yes, I've made up my mind!" Li An nodded firmly. He sensed hesitation in his brother's words and guessed that he might have successfully convinced him, which filled him with joy.

"You should call Yan Luoxi down right now. I'll talk to her. It would be best if she can tell our parents when they arrive that you two fell in love freely and are a perfect match."

In an instant, all the dark and oppressive aura on Li Yi's body vanished, replaced by a caring expression that made him seem entirely different from his earlier intimidating self. He now appeared as a loving older brother to his younger sibling.

With his big brother backing him up, Li An felt even more confident; he had always been bold and reckless anyway. He exhaled in relief, then jumped upstairs like a child, excitedly going to call Yan Luoxi.

Yan Luoxi was trapped in the villa by Li An. On one hand, she felt dejected about her situation, but on the other, she kept thinking of ways to escape.

A true hero dares to face a bleak existence and confront bloodshed, and Yan Luoxi repeated this famous quote daily as she endured difficult times.

At this moment, Yan Luoxi sat by the window with a cup of hot milk tea from the servant in hand, gazing out at the garden. Hearing the door creak open, Li An burst in with an unsettlingly cheerful expression and shouted: "Luoxi, my brother is here! Hurry up and get ready to come downstairs to meet him..."

Yan Luoxi had been sipping her milk tea slowly when Li An's words made her jump. The hot drink scalded her lips and tongue, causing her to involuntarily cry out in pain: "Ouch!"

"What happened Did you burn yourself" Li An truly cared about Yan Luoxi; seeing her sucking on her lip and with bloodshot eyes, he hurried over and bent down to check. Yan Luoxi panted in pain, blinking back the tears almost falling from her reddened eyes, stuttering with surprise: "You... You said that Li Yi Brother is here..."weak before him.Li An, who was driving with sharp senses, heard Yan Luoxi's slight sigh. He reached out his big hand and held her slightly cold little hand tightly. The warmth and dryness of his hands...