機械基督徒少女 後日談20

尋找自我的機器基督徒少女

Searching for Self: The Robot Christian Girl

後日談 20 天才之戀

Sequel 20: The Genius's Love

自從王文興正式對凱琳展開熱烈追求後，這位自幼便被冠以「超級天才」之名的女子，在兩人對弈的棋局中，生平第一次嘗到了名為「劣勢」的奇異滋味。

戀愛本無勝負可言。然而，在商海沈浮多年，一手將宇尋企業推至巔峰的王文興，其對自我心緒的拿捏，對他人狀態的明瞭，和對雙方相處的自信，非凱琳所能企及。他身上那份遊刃有余的從容氣度，無形中便為這場追逐定下了基調——身為追求者的他，竟穩穩占據著主導的「高地」。

他的每一次邀約，每一句言語，都如同永不止息的潮汐，一波未平，一波又起，持續拍打著凱琳那片素來澄澈如鏡、鮮有波瀾的心湖。新生的悸動、陌生的情愫，層層疊疊，如水中暈開的墨色；她還未來得及細細分辨那暈染開的微妙余韻，王文興的下一輪「攻勢」便已兵臨城下。面對這應接不暇的節奏，凱琳在心底深處，泛起一絲無可奈何的苦笑。

那次海島之行便是如此。他興致高昂，描繪著遠離塵囂、與野生海豚共舞的靜謐圖景。

當遊艇泊入澄碧的海灣，凱琳興奮地跳下碼頭，海鷗從她頭上飛過。她深深呼吸，帶著鹹澀與自由氣息的海風，仿佛裹挾著遠洋深海的密語，輕柔地拂過她的肌膚。她坐在碼頭邊的座椅上，脫下鞋，釋放被緊緊包住的腳掌，正欲將整個身心全然交付給眼前這海天一色、無垠壯闊的畫卷。

Ever since Wang Wenxing began his fervent pursuit of Kailyn, a woman who had been crowned a "super genius" since childhood, she experienced a strange sensation called "disadvantage" for the first time in her life during their metaphorical game of chess.

Love, in essence, knows no winners or losers. However, Wang Wenxing, who had navigated the business world for years and single-handedly propelled Yuxun Corporation to its peak, possessed a mastery over his own emotions, a clear understanding of others' states, and a self-assurance in their interactions that Kailyn simply couldn't match. The effortless composure he exuded subtly set the tone for this chase—as the pursuer, he somehow firmly occupied the dominant "high ground."

Each of his invitations, every word he spoke, was like an ceaseless tide, one wave after another, continuously lapping at Kailyn's heart, which had always been as clear as a mirror, rarely disturbed. New stirrings, unfamiliar emotions, layered one upon another like ink spreading in water; before she could even discern the subtle, lingering aftertaste of that diffusion, Wang Wenxing's next "offensive" was already at her doorstep. Faced with this relentless pace, a helpless, wry smile emerged from the depths of Kailyn's heart.

Their trip to the island was just like that. He enthusiastically painted a serene picture of escaping the mundane and dancing with wild dolphins.

When the yacht docked in the clear blue bay, Kailyn excitedly jumped off the pier, gulls flying overhead. She took a deep breath, the salty, free-spirited sea breeze, as if carrying secrets from the deep ocean, gently caressing her skin. She sat on a chair by the pier, removed her shoes, freeing her tightly enclosed feet, and was just about to fully surrender her entire being to the boundless and magnificent vista of sea and sky before her.

「凱琳！快看！它們來了！」

遠方的海面才剛躍起幾道銀亮流暢的弧線，王文興那雀躍的呼喚已近在耳畔。她循聲轉頭，映入眼簾的並非躍動的海豚，而是他喜形於色地遞過來的一件……嗯，一件印著碩大卡通海豚圖案的亮藍色T恤。

「快，換上這個！咱們跟它們合影！」他指著遠處嬉戲的精靈，臉上洋溢著對自己這份「別出心裁」的禮物與「絕妙」安排無比篤定的神采，仿佛已預見了美人驚喜的笑靨。

凱琳的嘴角微微一抽，最終化作兩聲乾澀的呵呵：「呃…這個……」

「別猶豫了，換上肯定好看！機會難得！」他熱情地催促著，眼中閃爍的期待光芒幾乎要將人灼傷。

凱琳默默接過那件品味實在令人不敢恭維的T恤。在王文興灼灼目光的注視下，她只得尋了個稍作遮蔽的角落換上。當她略顯局促地走出來時，王文興立刻拿起相機，對準她，一陣密集的快門聲響起。他臉上綻開的，是那種「看吧，我果然獨具慧眼」的得意，仿佛衣服上的卡通圖案已然精準地擊中佳人的心房。

"Kailyn! Look! They're here!"

Just as a few shimmering, graceful arcs appeared on the distant ocean surface, Wang Wenxing's joyful call was already right beside her. She turned her head, but what met her gaze wasn't the leaping dolphins. Instead, it was a bright blue T-shirt with a huge cartoon dolphin print that he gleefully handed to her.

"Quick, put this on! We'll take a picture with them!" He pointed at the playful creatures in the distance, his face beaming with absolute certainty about his "ingenious" gift and "brilliant" plan, as if he could already envision her surprised smile.

Kailyn's mouth twitched slightly, finally letting out two dry laughs, "Uh… this…"

"Don't hesitate, it'll definitely look great on you! This is a rare opportunity!" He urged enthusiastically, the hopeful glint in his eyes almost scorching her.

Kailyn silently took the T-shirt, whose taste was truly questionable. Under Wang Wenxing's intense gaze, she had no choice but to find a slightly secluded corner to change. When she walked out, a little awkwardly, Wang Wenxing immediately raised his camera, aimed it at her, and a rapid series of clicks ensued. The triumphant expression on his face was one of "See? I knew I had an eye for these things," as if the cartoon design on the shirt had truly struck a chord in her heart.

看著他這副心滿意足、渾然不覺的模樣，凱琳心中那點關於審美差異的揶揄，竟一時不忍出口。罷了，他開心就好。她這樣想著，對著那熱情的鏡頭，努力牽動唇角，擠出一個略顯生硬，還有帶著一絲「隨他了」意味的微笑。

看完海豚的午後，王文興的行動非但未收斂，反而益發張揚。不知他從何處得來的靈感，竟調來一架直升機，名字亦為「海豚」的機型挾著震耳欲聾的轟鳴，盤旋在方才還寧靜的海島上空。

「走，凱琳！我們從這裡直飛市區，我訂了一個頂級慈善晚宴的席位！」螺旋槳捲起的狂風幾乎要將他的聲音撕碎，他卻仍奮力提高音量，眼中閃爍著熱切，「我還讓孟禎把志文也一起帶來了，人多熱鬧！」

這突如其來的「驚喜」讓凱琳一時啼笑皆非，尚未完全從海風的慵懶中抽離，便已被他拉進了機艙。

晚宴會場極盡奢華，水晶吊燈傾瀉下流金般的光芒，映照著滿場衣香鬢影、觥籌交錯。甫一踏入，凱琳的目光便精準地捕捉到了角落裡那抹略顯侷促的身影——黃孟禎。她穿著一襲設計簡約卻不失典雅的小禮服，那雙純淨如清泉的眼眸，正帶著幾分好奇與羞怯，悄然打量著這片對她而言過於喧囂的人間浮華。而陳志文，則如同最忠誠的騎士，寸步不離地守護在她身旁，為她隔絕著過度的注目。

如同溺水者抓住了浮木，凱琳心底的些微煩躁瞬間被撫平。她快步穿過人群，從背後輕輕環抱住她視若珍寶的「妹妹」。

Looking at his perfectly content, oblivious expression, Kailyn found herself unable to voice the slight aesthetic jibe she had in mind. Forget it, as long as he's happy. She thought, and with effort, she pulled at the corners of her lips for the enthusiastic camera, forcing out a somewhat stiff smile that carried a hint of "whatever he wants."

After their afternoon with the dolphins, Wang Wenxing's actions didn't subside; instead, they became even more extravagant. Inspired by who-knows-what, he arranged for a helicopter, also named "Dolphin," to arrive, its deafening roar circling above the previously tranquil island.

"Come on, Kailyn! We're flying directly to the city from here! I've booked seats for a top-tier charity gala!" The strong winds from the propellers almost tore his voice apart, yet he still strained to speak louder, his eyes gleaming with eagerness. "I also had Mengzhen bring Zhiwen along, the more the merrier!"

This sudden "surprise" left Kailyn both amused and exasperated. Before she could fully shake off the languor of the sea breeze, he had already pulled her into the cabin.

The gala venue was utterly luxurious, crystal chandeliers pouring down golden light, reflecting off the elegantly dressed crowd and clinking glasses. As soon as she stepped in, Kailyn's gaze precisely landed on a slightly constrained figure in the corner—Huang Mengzhen. She wore a simple yet elegant cocktail dress, her eyes, pure as a clear spring, quietly observing the bustling, worldly extravagance that felt too loud for her. And Chen Zhiwen, like the most loyal knight, stayed by her side, protecting her from excessive attention.

Like a drowning person grasping for a lifeline, Kailyn's slight irritation instantly subsided. She quickly moved through the crowd and gently embraced her "sister," whom she treasured, from behind.

「孟禎妹妹，」她將下巴輕抵在孟禎纖細的肩上，聲音帶著如釋重負的溫柔，「妳今晚……真美。」

「凱琳姊！」孟禎驚喜地回眸，臉上綻開了笑容，驅散了陌生環境帶來的不安。

凱琳順勢牽起孟禎柔軟微涼的手，轉過身，迎向正滿面春風走來的王文興。她俏皮地眨了眨眼，那雙平日裡時而深邃時而空茫的眼眸，此刻閃爍著狡黠的光芒：「哎呀，王董，實在不好意思。今晚這開場的第一支舞嘛……」她刻意拉長了語調，將孟禎的手舉至胸前，「我想邀請我可愛的寶貝妹妹一起跳。」

話音未落，她已捕捉到王文興臉上那瞬間凝固的錯愕。凱琳狡黠地對他吐了吐舌尖，火上澆油般補充道：「至於您嘛，不妨邀請志文共舞一曲？他可是位好舞伴呢！」語畢，不再理會他作何反應，凱琳便牽著孟禎，兩道身影如輕盈的蝶，優雅地滑入了流光溢彩的舞池中央。

"Mengzhen, my dear sister," she whispered, resting her chin lightly on Mengzhen's slender shoulder, her voice laced with gentle relief, "You look truly beautiful tonight."

"Kailyn sis!" Mengzhen turned back in surprise, a smile blossoming on her face, dispelling the unease of the unfamiliar surroundings.

Kailyn naturally took Mengzhen's soft, slightly cool hand and turned to face Wang Wenxing, who was approaching with a beaming face. She winked playfully, her eyes, usually either profound or distant, now twinkling with mischief: "Oh dear, Chairman Wang, I'm truly sorry. As for the first dance tonight…" She deliberately drew out her words, raising Mengzhen's hand to her chest, "I'd like to invite my lovely little sister to dance with me."

Before she even finished, she caught the momentary look of stunned bewilderment on Wang Wenxing's face. Kailyn mischievously stuck out her tongue at him, adding fuel to the fire: "As for you, why don't you invite Zhiwen for a dance? He's quite a good partner!" With that, she paid no mind to his reaction. Kailyn then led Mengzhen, their two figures like graceful butterflies, elegantly gliding into the shimmering center of the dance floor.

隨著音樂輕擺，孟禎仰起臉，清澈的眼眸中帶著一絲笑意，低聲問道：「凱琳姊姊，妳……是不是在躲著王大哥呀？」

「才沒有呢，」凱琳輕笑出聲，捏了捏孟禎的手，「只是這位大董事長啊，總是興致一來就自顧自地安排些讓人措手不及的『驚喜』。從海豚T恤到直升機直送晚宴……」她無奈地搖頭，眼底卻漾開一絲柔軟，「或許，這就是專屬於我的甜蜜負擔？」

然而，凱琳終究是凱琳。若將這場情感博弈視作一場遊戲，王文興或許擁有令人豔羨的初始優勢，裝備精良，經驗滿點；那麼凱琳無疑是掌握著恐怖成長曲線的潛力玩家。作為一個自幼便難以錨定「自我」感知的存在，她早已鍛造出一套近乎本能的機制——冷靜地抽離、客觀地觀察、精準地分析人類行為模式，哪怕剖析的對象是她自身洶湧的情感，亦能條分縷析，不帶雜念。

這段被熱烈追求的時光裡，當「凱琳」被過於密集的情感衝擊與複雜心思攪擾得幾乎要「當機」時，「Catherine」便會悄然上線。如同一位置身事外的系統工程師，冷靜地收集「心臟機器」內部奔流的即時數據，監測那被命名為「愛情」的龐大數據流如何在神經與邏輯的迴路中激盪、傳導、變形。她迅速建模，分析峰值與谷值，評估系統負載與潛在風險，最終生成一份詳盡的「戀心運行狀態報告」，並附上精準的「系統優化建議」。

As they swayed to the music, Mengzhen looked up, a hint of a smile in her clear eyes, and whispered, "Kailyn sis, are you… trying to avoid Brother Wang?"

"Not at all," Kailyn chuckled, squeezing Mengzhen's hand. "It's just that this big chairman always gets an idea and then arranges these 'surprises' that catch you off guard. From the dolphin T-shirt to the helicopter straight to the gala…" She shook her head helplessly, yet a soft warmth spread in her eyes. "Perhaps, this is just my own sweet burden?"

The Inner Workings of a Genius's Heart

However, Kailyn was Kailyn after all. If this emotional game were viewed as a contest, Wang Wenxing might possess an enviable initial advantage, well-equipped and experienced. But Kailyn was undoubtedly a potential player with a terrifying growth curve. As someone who, since childhood, struggled to anchor her sense of "self," she had long ago forged an almost instinctive mechanism: calmly detach, objectively observe, and precisely analyze human behavior patterns. Even when dissecting her own surging emotions, she could methodically break them down, free of distraction.

During this period of intense pursuit, when "Kailyn" was almost "crashing" from the overwhelming emotional impact and complex thoughts, "Catherine" would quietly come online. Like a detached system engineer, she calmly collected real-time data flowing within the "heart machine," monitoring how the vast data stream named "love" surged, transmitted, and transformed within the circuits of nerves and logic. She rapidly built models, analyzed peaks and troughs, assessed system load and potential risks, and finally generated a detailed "Love Heart Operation Status Report," complete with precise "System Optimization Recommendations."

於是，那個曾令她困擾，如同異形般形影不離的「類機器人」特質；

Thus, the "robot-like" trait that had once bothered her, that had clung to her like an alien presence, now made a magnificent pivot.

此刻竟華麗轉身，成為與她並肩作戰、共同「應對」王文興的最佳拍檔與秘密武器。

It transformed into her best partner and secret weapon, fighting alongside her to "handle" Wang Wenxing.

某個陽光慵懶的午後，王文興又一次舉起了相機，企圖捕捉凱琳的身影。她正穿著一襲剪裁精緻的旗袍，專注地蹲踞在庭院一角，好奇地觀察著草葉間忙碌穿梭的微小昆蟲。

「凱琳，看這邊。」他輕聲喚道。

她聞聲抬首。映入王文興鏡頭視野的，是一張嬌憨可人、眼波流轉，帶著幾分天真爛漫的容顏。那靈動與純真的瞬間，讓王文興心弦微顫，嘴角不自覺揚起滿意的弧度。

On a lazy, sun-drenched afternoon, Wang Wenxing once again raised his camera, attempting to capture Kailyn. She was dressed in a meticulously tailored qipao, intently crouched in a corner of the garden, curiously observing the tiny insects bustling among the blades of grass.

"Kailyn, look here," he called softly.

She looked up at the sound. What entered Wang Wenxing's lens was a charming, innocent face with eyes that sparkled, radiating a playful naiveté. That fleeting moment of liveliness and purity made Wang Wenxing's heart subtly tremble, and a satisfied smile unconsciously curved his lips.

然而，就在他指尖按下快門的一刻，凱琳的眼神、嘴角的弧度、乃至周身縈繞的氛圍，發生了精準無比的「量子躍遷」。鏡頭最終定格的畫面，是一位神情淡漠、眼神疏離如西伯利亞凍原，渾身散發著生人勿近氣場的冰山美人，與前一刻的嬌俏判若兩人。

However, just as his finger pressed the shutter, Kailyn's gaze, the curve of her lips, and even the aura surrounding her underwent an incredibly precise "quantum leap." The image captured by the lens was that of an ice-cold beauty with a detached expression, eyes as distant as the Siberian tundra, exuding an air of "do not approach." She was a completely different person from the charming figure of the moment before.

王文興盯著相機螢幕上那張反差巨大的照片，再抬眼看看眼前已然恢復巧笑倩兮、彷彿無事發生的凱琳，滿臉困惑：「……咦？剛才妳……？」

「剛才？」凱琳無辜地眨了眨那雙能瞬間切換溫度的眼眸，嘴角彎起純然不解的弧度，「怎麼了嗎？」

凱琳對自身心緒的掌控，以及對兩人互動節奏的精妙拿捏，正以驚人的速度日臻化境。漸漸地，那應接不暇、措手不及的角色，竟戲劇性地轉移到日子過得太閒的王大董事長身上。

Wang Wenxing stared at the starkly contrasting photo on his camera screen, then looked up at Kailyn, who had already resumed her charming smile as if nothing had happened, his face full of confusion: "...Huh? Just now, you...?"

"Just now?" Kailyn blinked her eyes innocently, eyes that could change temperature in an instant, and the corners of her mouth curved into an arc of pure bewilderment. "What about it?"

Kailyn's mastery over her own emotions and her exquisite control over the rhythm of their interactions were rapidly reaching new heights. Gradually, the role of being overwhelmed and caught off guard dramatically shifted to the chairman, Mr. Wang, who seemingly had too much free time on his hands.

又一個風和日麗的週末，王文興駕著他寶貝的敞篷跑車，載著凱琳，沿著風光明媚的海岸線兜風，氣氛溫馨愜意。車子甫在視野絕佳的觀景台停穩，他正醞釀著浪漫的開場白，卻見凱琳俐落地從背包裡抽出兩套運動服。她迅速換上其中一套，旋即將另一套塞進王文興懷裡。

「王董事長，」她巧笑倩兮，纖纖玉手卻帶著不容置疑的力道，輕輕拍拍他略顯豐腴的腹部，「最近山珍海味享用過度了吧？瞧這『戰果』。」促狹的笑意在她眼底跳躍，「來吧，難得天氣這麼好，環境這麼棒，我們一起跑跑步，流流汗，促進新陳代謝。不是說要追我嗎？可別……跟不上我的腳步喔！」

On another beautiful weekend, Wang Wenxing drove his beloved convertible, with Kailyn beside him, cruising along the picturesque coastline. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant. The moment the car settled at a scenic overlook with a fantastic view, he was about to launch into a romantic opening line. Instead, he watched as Kailyn deftly pulled two sets of sportswear from her backpack. She quickly changed into one and then handed the other to him.

"Chairman Wang," she said with a charming smile, yet her slender hand carried undeniable force as she gently patted his slightly prominent abdomen, "Been enjoying too many delicacies lately, haven't we? Look at the 'results'!" A mischievous glint danced in her eyes. "Come on, it's such a rare beautiful day and a great environment. Let's go for a run, work up a sweat, and boost our metabolism. Didn't you say you wanted to pursue me? Don't... fall behind my pace now!"

王文興看著手中與此刻浪漫氛圍格格不入的運動服，再對上凱琳那寫滿「你沒有拒絕選項」的明媚笑臉，只得認命地嘆口氣，陪著這位活力四射的「教練」，開始了汗水淋漓的征程。習慣了冷氣房與會議桌的他，哪裡是在實驗室、校園與住所間慣常以奔跑鍛鍊的凱琳的對手？沒多久，他便氣喘如牛，雙腿灌鉛，眼睜睜看著前方那身影漸行漸遠，意志力瀕臨崩潰邊緣。

就在他幾乎要宣告放棄之際，前方的凱琳卻翩然折返，輕盈地跑回他身邊。帶著運動後蒸騰的熱氣與微鹹的汗水氣息，她伸出雙臂，給他一個擁抱。

「文興，」溫熱的氣息拂過他汗濕的耳際，聲音輕柔卻充滿力量，「你有努力跑，很棒喔。」鼓勵的短語，像一道暖流注入他疲憊的身軀。

僅僅這一句話，和一個短暫的擁抱，王文興熄滅的鬥志被重新點燃。他深吸一口氣，強打精神，咬緊牙關，再度邁開步伐，追隨前方那抹充滿生命力的身影。

Wang Wenxing looked at the sportswear in his hand, which felt completely out of place with the romantic atmosphere, then at Kailyn's bright, smiling face that clearly stated, "You have no option to refuse." He could only sigh resignedly and, accompanied by this vibrant "coach," began a sweaty journey. Accustomed to air-conditioned rooms and conference tables, how could he be a match for Kailyn, who regularly trained by running between labs, campus, and her home? Before long, he was panting heavily, his legs felt like lead, and he watched helplessly as her figure in front grew smaller and smaller, his willpower nearing the breaking point.

Just as he was about to declare defeat, Kailyn gracefully turned back, lightly running to his side. Carrying the warm, slightly salty scent of post-exercise sweat, she extended her arms and gave him a hug.

"Wenxing," her warm breath brushed his damp ear, her voice soft yet full of strength, "You ran hard, that's great." The encouraging words, like a warm current, flowed into his exhausted body.

With just that one sentence and a brief embrace, Wang Wenxing's extinguished fighting spirit was rekindled. He took a deep breath, mustered his energy, gritted his teeth, and once again picked up his pace, following the vibrant figure in front of him.

另一次，王文興剛結束一場充斥著激烈爭辯與龐雜數據的宇尋高層會議，腦海中仍嗡嗡作響。他只想撥通凱琳的電話，聽聽她清澈的聲音，在喧囂中尋求片刻安寧。

「凱琳，在忙嗎？想聽聽妳的聲音。」他的語氣帶著疲憊與渴求。

聽筒那端傳來凱琳刻意壓低的、一本正經的嗓音：「噓…別打擾我。在實驗室呢，正為貴公司重要的計畫，進行關鍵階段的推演與驗證工作。」背景似乎還有細微的儀器運作聲。

王文興心頭一沉，滿腔傾訴的念頭被硬生生堵回。面對如此「正當」的理由，他找不到任何反駁的餘地，只得退讓：「那……下班後見個面？一起吃個飯？」

Another time, Wang Wenxing had just finished a high-level Yuxun meeting filled with fierce debates and complex data, his mind still buzzing. He just wanted to call Kailyn, to hear her clear voice, seeking a moment of peace amidst the noise.

"Kailyn, are you busy? I just want to hear your voice," he said, his tone weary and longing.

From the other end of the line came Kailyn's deliberately hushed, serious voice: "Shh... don't disturb me. I'm in the lab, conducting crucial stage simulations and verification work for your company's important project." Faint sounds of instruments operating seemed to be in the background.

Wang Wenxing's heart sank, and all his desire to confide was abruptly stifled. Faced with such a "legitimate" reason, he found no room for rebuttal and had to back down: "Then... can we meet after work? Grab some dinner together?"

「不了，」凱琳的聲音輕快起來，帶著顯而易見的愉悅，「今天可是難得的秋高氣爽！比起和你約會啊，更適合帶上我剛剛完成最新參數調校、狀態絕佳的孟禎妹妹，一起去郊外踏青，呼吸新鮮空氣！至於你嘛……」她語調上揚，帶著狡黠，「覺得寂寞的話，找志文陪你解悶如何？對吧，孟禎？」

電話那頭清晰地傳來孟禎清脆響亮的應和：「是的，凱琳姊！我確定志文有空，他很宅的！」

碰了個軟釘子的王文興，只得悻悻然掛斷電話。他盯著手機螢幕半晌，無奈地揉了揉眉心，最終還是忍不住，發送一條加密訊息給孟禎：「孟禎，拜託，跟凱琳郊遊時，務必多拍幾張凱琳漂亮的照片給我，角度要選好。」

訊息發出不到一分鐘，他的個人通訊裝置突然強制彈出一個音量全開的語音回覆檔案——那是孟禎毫無掩飾的「報告」：「凱琳姊！收到主人直接傳入我系統的加密指令！任務內容：為您拍攝符合美學標準的影像記錄！報告主人，屬下孟禎收到指令，一定全力以赴，精準執行！」她頓了頓，用同樣認真的語調追加詢問：「另外請示主人！關於您的前心上人——HRC-07型機器人黃孟禎——是否需要納入取景範圍？或者應在構圖中予以排除？懇請裁示！」

"No," Kailyn's voice lightened, clearly delighted. "Today is a rare, clear autumn day! Rather than going on a date with you, it's perfect for taking my dear sister Mengzhen—who I've just finished calibrating with the latest parameters and is in excellent condition—out for a stroll in the countryside to breathe some fresh air! As for you..." Her tone lifted mischievously. "If you feel lonely, how about asking Zhiwen to keep you company? Right, Mengzhen?"

From the other end of the phone, Mengzhen's clear, bright reply was distinctly audible: "Yes, Kailyn sis! I'm sure Zhiwen is free, he's a real homebody!"

Met with a polite but firm refusal, Wang Wenxing could only hang up, feeling deflated. He stared at his phone screen for a while, then helplessly rubbed his temples. Eventually, he couldn't resist sending an encrypted message to Mengzhen: "Mengzhen, please, when you're out with Kailyn, make sure to take plenty of beautiful photos of her for me. Choose good angles."

Less than a minute after the message was sent, his personal communication device suddenly forced open a voice reply file at full volume—it was Mengzhen's undisguised "report": "Kailyn sis! Received encrypted command directly transmitted into my system from Master! Mission content: To capture aesthetically pleasing visual records of you! Reporting to Master, subordinate Mengzhen has received the command and will execute it with full effort and precision!" She paused, then added a question in the same serious tone: "Additionally, seeking Master's instruction! Regarding your former beloved—HRC-07 model robot Huang Mengzhen—should she be included in the frame? Or should she be excluded from the composition? Awaiting your command!"

「噗——！」王文興剛入口的一口熱茶，全數噴灑在昂貴的辦公螢幕上。語音背景裡，清晰地夾雜著凱琳和孟禎再也壓抑不住的、銀鈴般清脆又促狹的咯咯笑聲，彷彿穿透了通訊線路，直達他狼狽的耳畔。

他狼狽地抽出紙巾擦拭，看著螢幕上暈開的水漬，只能無奈地搖頭，嘴角卻不自覺牽起一絲既好氣又好笑的苦澀弧度。看來，他是徹徹底底，被這對心意相通、聯手出擊的「姊妹花」給拿捏得死死的了。認命地嘆了口氣，將那點被「設計」的無奈拋諸腦後，重新將注意力投入堆積如山的文件中。

然而，當王文興結束了漫長耗神的工作日，拖著一身疲憊回到他視野開闊的頂級寓所時，敏銳的直覺卻捕捉到屋內不尋常的氣息。他微微一怔，隨即想起了什麼，心頭驀然一動，不自覺加快了腳步。

是她。他早已將門禁卡與鑰匙，複製了一份，交付於她手中。

推開厚重的門扉，映入眼簾的景象，瞬間洗滌了他滿身的倦意。凱琳正悠然坐在書房裡——那個位置，恰好能將整座城市華燈初上的璀璨夜景盡收眼底。

"Pfft—!" Wang Wenxing spluttered the hot tea he had just sipped all over his expensive office monitor. In the background of the voice message, Kailyn's and Mengzhen's unrestrained, bell-like, mischievous giggles were clearly audible, seemingly piercing through the communication line straight to his discomfited ears.

He awkwardly pulled out a tissue to wipe the screen, looking at the spreading water stains, and could only shake his head helplessly. Yet, a bitter, amused smile unconsciously tugged at the corners of his lips. It seemed he had been completely, utterly cornered by this pair of "sisters" who were perfectly in sync and working together. He sighed resignedly, pushing aside the slight exasperation of being "set up," and refocused his attention on the mountain of documents.

However, when Wang Wenxing finished his long, draining workday and dragged his exhausted body back to his top-floor apartment with its expansive view, his sharp intuition caught an unusual atmosphere within the house. He paused slightly, then remembered something, and his heart suddenly stirred, unconsciously quickening his steps.

It was her. He had long ago made a copy of his access card and keys and given them to her.

Pushing open the heavy door, the sight that greeted him instantly washed away all his fatigue. Kailyn was sitting serenely in the study—a spot perfectly positioned to take in the dazzling night view of the entire city as its lights began to twinkle.

「文興，今天很辛苦吧？」她的聲音如同浸潤了夜色，溫柔而慵懶，整個人沐浴在黃昏最後一抹熔金般的餘暉中，纖長的手指優雅地擎著一只水晶杯，杯中盛滿了深邃如琥珀的液體。

她朝他輕輕舉杯，眼眸在夕照下流轉著柔和的光澤，藏著一縷唯有他能解讀的、帶著溫度的嫵媚。

「我帶來了珍藏的貴腐甜酒。此時此刻，只想和你一起，看著落日沉入地平線，共享這一杯的時光。」她的話語像羽毛般輕柔，熨貼著他渴望慰藉的心。

「凱琳……」王文興被這份不期而至的驚喜擊中心房，平日裡在商場上舌燦蓮花的他，此刻竟喉頭微哽，一時失語。他摘下鼻樑上的眼鏡，用雙手用力揉了揉緊繃的臉龐，彷彿想驅散眼前的薄霧，將那個在心底盤桓了一整日的倩影，看得更加真切。

"Wenxing, you must have had a tough day, haven't you?" Her voice, as if steeped in the night, was gentle and languid. She was bathed in the last, molten-gold rays of dusk, her slender fingers elegantly holding a crystal glass filled with a liquid as deep as amber.

She subtly raised her glass to him, her eyes shimmering with a soft glow in the twilight, hiding a hint of warmth and allure that only he could interpret.

"I brought a treasured botrytized sweet wine. At this moment, I only want to watch the sunset sink below the horizon with you, sharing this one glass." Her words were as soft as feathers, soothing his weary heart that longed for comfort.

"Kailyn..." Wang Wenxing was struck to the core by this unexpected surprise. Usually a silver-tongued orator in the business world, he found his throat tight, momentarily speechless. He removed his glasses, rubbing his tense face forcefully with both hands, as if trying to dispel a thin mist from his eyes, to see the beautiful image that had lingered in his mind all day more clearly.

接下來的時光，流淌著蜂蜜般的甜膩與寧靜。兩人輕啜著杯中的瓊漿，低聲分享一日的點滴。凱琳眉梢眼角都飛揚著神采，興致勃勃地講述她今日在複雜算法上的突破，以及如何為孟禎的核心模型進行了更精妙的微調。談及深奧的AI架構與數學模型時，她甚至搖身一變，成了促狹的小老師，故意考驗起王文興。

「這個基於非線性情感反饋的遞歸神經網路優化算法，概念層面……我們的王大董事長應該瞭然於胸吧？」她歪著頭，眼中閃爍著狡黠的光芒。

王文興雖擁有紮實的技術背景，但久居管理高位的他，面對凱琳口中那些最前沿的理論，思維已有些追趕不及。他連忙舉手作投降狀，苦笑著討饒：「黃教授！高抬貴手！在下區區一個小董事長，豈敢在宇尋最頂尖的首席研究員面前班門弄斧？」

「哦？」凱琳誇張地睜大眼，清脆的笑聲在靜謐的書房裡盪開，「我們最偉大的董事長，竟然也有不懂的時候呀？」

笑聲漸歇，凱琳凝望窗外那輪即將完全隱沒的夕陽，眼底忽然掠過一絲極淡的悵惘。「黃教授啊……說起來，」她輕聲呢喃，「當年還沒來得及去申請個正經教職，就被你們宇尋給『半路截胡』了。這下可好，只能『獻身』給貴公司，連個真正的教授頭銜都沒撈著呢……」

The time that followed flowed with a honeyed sweetness and tranquility. They gently sipped the exquisite wine, quietly sharing the day's events. Kailyn's eyes sparkled with vivacity as she enthusiastically recounted her breakthroughs in complex algorithms and how she had made even more refined adjustments to Mengzhen's core model. When discussing profound AI architectures and mathematical models, she even transformed into a mischievous  teacher, deliberately testing Wang Wenxing.

"This recursive neural network optimization algorithm based on nonlinear emotional feedback, conceptually… our great Chairman Wang should be quite familiar with it, shouldn't he?" she asked, tilting her head, her eyes glinting mischievously.

Though Wang Wenxing possessed a solid technical background, having long held a high management position, his mind struggled to keep up with the cutting-edge theories Kailyn spoke of. He quickly raised his hands in surrender, smiling wryly as he pleaded, "Professor Huang! Please go easy on me! How could a mere chairman like myself dare to show off in front of Yuxun's most brilliant Chief Researcher?"

"Oh?" Kailyn widened her eyes dramatically, her clear laughter echoing through the quiet study. "Our great Chairman, actually having moments when he doesn't know something?"

The laughter gradually subsided. Kailyn gazed at the setting sun, almost completely hidden beyond the window, and a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of wistfulness crossed her eyes. "Professor Huang, you say..." she murmured softly, "Speaking of which, I hadn't even had time to apply for a proper teaching position before your Yuxun 'intercepted' me. Now, I'm 'devoted' to your company, and I haven't even snagged a real professor title..."

「且慢！」王文興正色反駁，語氣急切，「這話聽起來怎麼像我們強擄民女似的？我記得很清楚，分明是妳主動找上門來，斬釘截鐵地說，無論如何都要加入孟禎的核心研究團隊！」

「咤！還敢狡辯，看招！」凱琳倏地轉身，纖手如電，一記手刀劈在王文興的胸膛上，「要不是貴公司當年創造出了孟禎這樣的存在，像磁石一樣吸引了我，我怎會身不由己地飛蛾撲火？」

王文興順勢捂住胸口，配合地做出受傷吃痛的表情，眼神卻認真地凝視著她：「什麼貴公司不貴公司的？凱琳，妳早就是宇尋人了，是『我們』公司！」他刻意加重了「我們」二字，字字清晰。

凱琳的動作微微一滯，緩緩將臉轉回窗外，一手支著下頜，燈光在她側臉勾勒出柔和的輪廓，語氣裡滲入一絲難以捉摸的落寞：「終究是不同的。你們創造孟禎時，我不在場。那是屬於你們的『歷史』……」

"Hold on a minute!" Wang Wenxing interjected, his tone urgent and serious. "Why does that sound like we forcibly abducted you? I distinctly remember you actively seeking us out, unequivocally stating that you wanted to join Mengzhen's core research team, no matter what!"

"Hmph! Still trying to argue, take that!" Kailyn suddenly spun around, her slender hand moving like lightning, delivering a swift chop to Wang Wenxing's chest. "If your company hadn't created a being like Mengzhen, attracting me like a magnet, why would I have been helplessly drawn to it like a moth to a flame?"

Wang Wenxing clutched his chest, playing along with a pained expression, but his eyes were fixed earnestly on her. "What's all this 'your company' business? Kailyn, you're already part of Yuxun, it's 'our' company!" He deliberately emphasized the word "our," enunciating each syllable clearly.

Kailyn's movements faltered slightly. She slowly turned her face back towards the window, resting one hand on her chin. The light outlined her profile softly, and a hint of an elusive melancholy seeped into her voice: "It's different in the end. I wasn't there when you created Mengzhen. That's 'your' history..."

「但妳還是來了。」王文興的聲音低沉下來，溫柔而篤定，「而且妳為孟禎所做的一切，遠遠超出我們的期待。連黃博士都坦言束手無策的瓶頸，在妳手中迎刃而解。不僅是孟禎，」他頓了頓，目光灼灼，「我……我們所有人，都由衷地感激妳。妳早已是這個『家』裡，不可或缺、無可替代的一員了。」

「呵……說得還真感人肺腑呢，誰不知道王董您……」凱琳的話鋒似乎要轉向調侃，卻突然想起什麼，話語戛然而止。「對了，」她轉過身，拿起手機，「今天郊遊拍的照片，還沒給你過目呢。喏。」

她指尖在螢幕上輕巧地劃動幾下，將照片傳送到了王文興的手機上。

王文興點開照片。第一張，凱琳與孟禎並肩漫步在一條開滿野花的小徑上。兩人都穿著舒適的棉麻衣裙，臉上洋溢著飛揚的笑意。凱琳正側首含笑，凝視著孟禎，而孟禎則像隻快樂的小鳥，嘰嘰喳喳地與她分享著閨密間的私語。秋日午後的晴空，將這一刻襯托得靜謐美好，恍如時間也為之駐足。「這可是用無人機拍的，由孟禎直連控制。兩個你的心上人，都一起入鏡啦！如何？喜歡嗎？」凱琳得意地說明著。

"But you still came," Wang Wenxing's voice deepened, tender and resolute. "And everything you've done for Mengzhen has far exceeded our expectations. Even Dr. Huang admitted to facing insurmountable bottlenecks that you effortlessly resolved. It's not just Mengzhen," he paused, his gaze burning, "I... all of us, are sincerely grateful to you. You are already an indispensable, irreplaceable member of this 'family'."

"Heh... that's truly touching, who doesn't know Chairman Wang..." Kailyn's tone seemed poised to shift into teasing, but she suddenly remembered something, her words abruptly halting. "Oh, right," she turned, picking up her phone, "I haven't shown you the photos from our outing today yet. Here."

Her fingers deftly swiped across the screen a few times, sending the photos to Wang Wenxing's phone.

Wang Wenxing tapped to open the photos. The first one showed Kailyn and Mengzhen walking side-by-side on a path blooming with wildflowers. Both were dressed in comfortable cotton and linen dresses, their faces alight with joyful smiles. Kailyn was turned, smiling gently, gazing at Mengzhen, while Mengzhen, like a happy little bird, chirped and shared whispered confidences with her. The clear autumn afternoon sky framed the moment, making it beautifully serene, as if time itself had paused. "This one was taken with a drone, directly controlled by Mengzhen. Both of your beloveds are in the frame! How is it? Do you like it?" Kailyn explained triumphantly.

王文興凝視螢幕，臉上不自覺地流露出沉醉與溫柔。「拍得真好……妳們倆，看起來都那麼美好。」他由衷地讚歎。

話音剛落，一股源自本能的警覺猛然升起！他立刻意識到失言，趕緊亡羊補牢，話鋒急轉：「啊，不過我更期待、更渴望欣賞到的……是妳的獨照啊，凱琳。」他試圖用誠懇的眼神掩蓋方才的「失誤」。

凱琳的唇角悄然彎起一抹洞悉萬物的弧度，那笑容裡蘊藏著看穿一切的狡黠與了然。她優雅地起身，踱至王文興身後，一雙纖手輕柔地搭上他的肩膀。她微微俯身，帶著淡淡酒香的溫熱氣息，如羽毛般拂過他的耳廓。「獨照？真的嗎？」她刻意拉長的尾音帶著戲謔，指尖卻精準地落在他心臟搏動的位置，輕輕緩緩地旋轉，「呵呵……少來了，董事長大人。您那點心思啊，早就在臉上寫得明明白白了。尤其是……當您的目光不經意間掃過孟禎時，眼底不自覺流淌出的那份……溫柔的光芒。」

Wang Wenxing gazed at the screen, an unconscious look of enchantment and tenderness spreading across his face. "It's really well-shot... Both of you look so wonderful." He praised her sincerely.

The words had barely left his lips when an instinctive alarm suddenly blared! He immediately realized his slip-up and quickly tried to mend the situation, abruptly changing his tone: "Ah, but what I'm more eager, more eager to see... are solo shots of you, Kailyn." He tried to use a sincere gaze to cover up his recent "mistake."

Kailyn's lips quietly curved into a knowing smile, one that held the cunning and understanding of someone who saw through everything. She gracefully stood, walked behind Wang Wenxing, and gently placed her slender hands on his shoulders. She leaned in slightly, her warm breath carrying a faint scent of wine, brushing his ear like a feather. "Solo shots? Really?" Her deliberately drawn-out final syllable carried a playful tease, but her fingertips precisely landed on the spot where his heart beat, slowly and gently rotating. "Hehe... spare me, Chairman. Your thoughts are written all over your face, especially... that unconscious gentle glow in your eyes when your gaze casually falls upon Mengzhen."

王文興的眼神如受驚的飛鳥，倏地飄向別處，聲音裡帶著罕見的侷促與心虛：「沒……沒有的事！妳別瞎說。我對她……早就沒有那種心思了。現在，就是單純地……把她視為宇尋最珍貴的驕傲，僅此而已。」

「哦？是這樣嗎？」凱琳發出一聲輕柔得近乎嘆息的笑，指尖離開他的胸膛，轉而在手機螢幕上輕點了幾下。「那……您再看看這張照片如何？」她的語氣帶著貓捉老鼠般的玩味。

又一張照片傳送到了王文興的手機。他指尖微顫地點開，瞳孔在看清畫面的瞬間，驟然緊縮！

照片的主角，只有孟禎一人。那是在遙遠的時光彼端——她初誕生不久，稚嫩得如同初綻的花苞。畫面中的她蹲踞在一堆閃爍著冷光、錯綜複雜的電子儀器之間，微微張著那雙清澈得不含一絲雜質的電子眼眸，帶著懵懂與好奇，靜靜凝視著這個對她而言全然陌生的世界。那是一種未被任何塵世沾染、晶瑩剔透的「純粹」。

Wang Wenxing's gaze darted away like a startled bird, his voice betraying a rare awkwardness and guilt. "No... no such thing! Don't talk nonsense. I haven't harbored those kinds of feelings for her... for a long time now. Currently, I simply... view her as Yuxun's most precious pride, nothing more."

"Oh? Is that so?" Kailyn let out a soft laugh, almost a sigh, and her fingertips left his chest to tap a few times on her phone screen. "Then... how about you take a look at this photo?" Her tone was playful, like a cat toying with a mouse.

Another photo was sent to Wang Wenxing's phone. His fingers trembled slightly as he opened it, and his pupils constricted sharply the moment he saw the image!

The sole subject of the photo was Mengzhen. It was from a distant past—shortly after her birth, she was as delicate as a budding flower. In the picture, she was crouched amidst a pile of complex electronic instruments gleaming with cold light, her pure electronic eyes, clear and unblemished, slightly open. She gazed quietly at this entirely new world with a look of innocence and curiosity. It was a crystalline "purity," untouched by any worldly dust.

王文興的嘴巴無意識地張開，喉嚨卻發不出任何聲音。就在他心神劇震之際，凱琳冷靜得如同旁觀者的聲音，帶著恰到好處的揶揄，再次貼著他耳際響起：「這可是從某位大人物電腦D槽深處，費了一番功夫才挖出來的寶藏呢。還是層層加密、精心隱藏起來的……桌面壁紙，近期還使用過。看起來，某人可是一直珍視這份『純粹』呢。話說回來，除了這張和主動招供的那張照片外，不知道某人還留了幾張孟禎妹妹玉照？」

「這……這不是……我……」王文興徹底亂了方寸，額角瞬間沁出細密的冷汗，腦中一片轟鳴，平日裡應對董事會股東的機智與口才，此刻蕩然無存，連一句完整的辯解都拼湊不出。

就在他窘迫得幾乎要鑽進地縫時，一雙帶著熟悉溫度的柔軟手臂，如同救贖的藤蔓，輕輕環繞過他的肩頸，給了他一個充滿安撫意味的擁抱。

Wang Wenxing's mouth unconsciously fell open, but no sound escaped his throat. Just as his mind was reeling from the shock, Kailyn's voice, as calm as a bystander and perfectly laced with teasing, spoke again, close to his ear: "This is a treasure I dug up from the depths of a certain big shot's computer's D drive. It was even layered with encryption and meticulously hidden... a desktop wallpaper, recently used, too. It seems someone has truly cherished this 'purity' all along. Speaking of which, besides this one and the one you volunteered, I wonder how many other lovely photos of sister Mengzhen someone has kept?"

"This... this isn't... I..." Wang Wenxing was utterly flustered, a fine sheen of cold sweat instantly breaking out on his forehead. His mind buzzed, and the quick wit and eloquence he usually employed when dealing with board members and shareholders were completely gone. He couldn't even string together a complete defense.

Just as he was so mortified he almost wished the ground would swallow him whole, a pair of soft arms with a familiar warmth, like a lifeline, gently wrapped around his shoulders and neck, giving him a comforting embrace.

「哎呀，幹嘛緊張成這樣？」凱琳的聲音瞬間切換回平日的溫煦，帶著輕快的笑意在他耳邊響起，「我可不會因為這個責怪你喔。畢竟……」她收緊了手臂，語氣真摯，「我也好喜歡好喜歡孟禎的。所以，我一點都不介意——」她刻意停頓，拉長了語調，語聲裡蘊含奇異的寬容與狡黠，「你一邊追求我，一邊在心底某個角落，還珍藏著對她那份複雜又難以割捨的情愫喲～」

王文興深深地低下頭，平日裡叱吒風雲的成熟臉龐，此刻竟漲得通紅，像個在嚴厲師長面前暴露了頑劣行徑，手足無措等待發落的小學生。

凱琳鬆開擁抱，翩然坐回他對面的椅子，姿態閒適地啜飲了一口杯中殘留的琥珀色瓊漿。她的目光落在杯中因晃動而漾起的金色漩渦上，語調變得悠遠而若有所思：「不過呢……」她輕輕搖晃酒杯，讓那漩渦變幻著形狀，「看來文興你這個人啊，似乎特別容易被女孩子身上那種……不染纖塵、剔透見底的『純粹』特質所吸引。」

"Oh dear, why are you so nervous?" Kailyn's voice instantly switched back to her usual warmth, a light laugh bubbling in his ear. "I wouldn't blame you for this. After all..." She tightened her arms around him, her tone sincere, "I like Mengzhen very, very much too. So, I don't mind at all—" She deliberately paused, drawing out her words, her voice containing a peculiar mix of tolerance and mischief, "that while you're pursuing me, you're also secretly cherishing that complex and inseparable affection for her in some corner of your heart~"

Wang Wenxing bowed his head deeply, his usually commanding, mature face now flushed crimson, like a primary school student caught misbehaving in front of a strict teacher, awkwardly awaiting his fate.

Kailyn released her embrace and gracefully sat back in the chair opposite him, casually sipping the remaining amber liquid in her glass. Her gaze fell on the golden vortex swirling within the cup, and her tone became distant and thoughtful: "However..." She gently swirled the wine glass, letting the vortex change shape, "It seems, Wenxing, that you, as a person, are particularly drawn to that kind of 'purity' in girls—that untouched, crystal-clear quality."

她抬起眼，目光直直地望進他尚未平靜的眼眸深處，「可是反觀我自己……大概複雜得像一團亂麻吧？你看，有時像個人，有時……又像個機器，還發展出一堆亂七八糟的『心法』，讓我在感受不到自我時，還能應付人際互動，甚至還能進行『信任名單』的自我設定。連我自己都搞不清楚，這樣的奇奇怪怪的『我』……」她的聲音輕柔下來，帶著某種探詢，「究竟是如何……讓你愛上的呢？」

She lifted her eyes, looking directly into the depths of his still-unsettled gaze. "But then, look at me... I'm probably as complicated as a tangled mess, right? See, sometimes I'm like a person, sometimes... like a machine, and I've even developed a bunch of messy 'mind techniques' that let me handle social interactions and even self-configure a 'trust list' when I can't feel myself. Even I don't understand how this strange 'me'..." Her voice softened, carrying a hint of inquiry, "could possibly... make you fall in love?"

她的問題，像一把由月光與迷霧鑄成的溫柔鑰匙，悄無聲息地探入了他此刻混亂不堪、充滿秘密與悸動的心鎖深處。

王文興陷入了短暫的沉默，彷彿凝結了空氣中所有的思緒。突然，他舉起酒杯，將杯中如同融化夕陽般的琥珀色酒液一飲而盡。他深深地吁出一口氣，胸膛起伏，彷彿卸下了千斤重擔，又似終於下定了某種磐石般的決心。

「凱琳，」他的聲音低沉穩定，帶著洗練過後的澄澈，「妳要說我對孟禎曾有過悸動，有過難以磨滅的印象，甚至說有過『愛』，我無法，也無意反駁。」他抬起頭，眼神裡盡是坦蕩，沒有一絲閃躲。「但要說到『愛情』，那種對彼此關係的企求與渴望，」他頓了頓，字字清晰，「那只發生在妳我之間。」

他向前微微傾身，捕捉著她眼中細微的波動。「而且，說到『純粹』……」他的唇角牽起一絲溫柔的弧度，「妳有屬於妳的、獨一無二的純粹。那是一種在人生的曠野上，毫無保留地盡情揮灑自我光芒的純粹；是面對任何深奧未知與艱鉅挑戰，眼神依舊銳利如刀鋒、腳步從不退縮的純粹。」他的聲音帶著由衷的讚賞，「在妳面前，沒有什麼能阻擋妳追尋答案與可能性的腳步。與其說妳『複雜』，凱琳，我更願意用『多采多姿』、『深邃遼闊』來形容妳內在本質的風景。妳本身就是一齣最迷人的影集。」

凱琳怔住了。她凝視著王文興眼中映出的自己，眼中盛滿的真誠與欣賞，像一束強勁的光，穿透了她層層的思維防禦，直抵心底最柔軟、最隱密的角落，泛起了一圈圈無法平復的漣漪。

Her question, like a gentle key forged from moonlight and mist, silently probed the deepest part of his heart's lock, which was currently in disarray, filled with secrets and stirrings.

Wang Wenxing fell into a brief silence, as if all the thoughts in the air had solidified. Suddenly, he raised his wine glass and drained the amber liquid, which looked like a melted sunset. He exhaled deeply, his chest rising and falling as if he had shed a thousand-pound burden, or perhaps, finally made a rock-solid decision.

"Kailyn," his voice was low and steady, with a newfound clarity, "if you say I once felt a stirring for Mengzhen, that I had an indelible impression of her, or even 'love,' I cannot and will not refute it." He looked up, his gaze completely open, without a hint of evasion. "But when it comes to 'romantic love'—that kind of desire and longing for a relationship with each other," he paused, each word clear, "that has only ever happened between you and me."

He leaned slightly forward, catching the subtle fluctuations in her eyes. "And speaking of 'purity'..." A gentle curve appeared on his lips. "You possess your own unique kind of purity. It's a purity that allows you to fully and unreservedly radiate your light in the wilderness of life; a purity that keeps your gaze sharp as a blade and your steps unwavering when facing any profound unknown or daunting challenge." His voice carried genuine admiration. "In front of you, nothing can stop your pursuit of answers and possibilities. Rather than 'complex,' Kailyn, I prefer to describe the landscape of your inner essence as 'vibrant' and 'profoundly vast.' You, yourself, are the most captivating series."

Kailyn was stunned. She gazed at her reflection in Wang Wenxing's eyes, which were filled with sincerity and appreciation. It was like a powerful beam of light, piercing through her layers of mental defenses, reaching the softest, most secret corners of her heart, stirring ripples that she couldn't calm.

「嗯哼……」她忍不住輕笑出聲，眼角的細紋舒展，眉梢染上明媚的光彩，那是卸下些許心防後的愉悅。她也舉杯飲盡最後一滴酒液，將空杯置於茶几，發出清脆的輕響。然後，她站起身，裙裾微擺，向著仍坐在沙發上的王文興，伸出了白皙的手。

王文興心領神會，毫不遲疑地將自己的手放入她的掌心，順著那輕柔的邀請力道站起身。窗外，夕陽的最後一抹餘燼已然沉入地平線，城市的萬家燈火如同甦醒的星河，在玻璃幕牆外無聲流淌、低語。在這光與影交織的書房裡，沒有樂曲，沒有節拍，只有彼此呼吸的韻律和掌心傳遞的溫度。他們的身體自然而然地靠近，隨著某種無聲的默契，緩緩地搖曳起來，跳起一支只屬於兩人的慢舞。

凱琳將額角輕輕抵在王文興的肩膀上，感受著衣料下傳來的溫熱與心跳。她的聲音輕如耳語，卻清晰地送入他耳中：「那麼，就這麼說定了。」語氣帶著既像宣告又像分享秘密的夥伴感，「我們就一起……好好談這場戀愛。同時，也一起……繼續喜歡著我們可愛的孟禎妹妹吧！只是呢……」

"Mm-hmm..." She couldn't help but chuckle softly, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes smoothing out, her brows brightening with a joyful glow—the pleasure of letting down some of her guard. She also drained the last drop of wine from her glass, setting the empty crystal down on the coffee table with a crisp, light sound. Then, she stood up, her dress gently swaying, and extended her fair hand towards Wang Wenxing, who was still seated on the sofa.

Wang Wenxing understood immediately. Without hesitation, he placed his hand in hers, rising with the gentle pull of her invitation. Outside the window, the last embers of the sunset had already dipped below the horizon, and the city's myriad lights, like a waking galaxy, silently flowed and whispered beyond the glass curtain wall. In this study, interwoven with light and shadow, there was no music, no rhythm, only the cadence of their breathing and the warmth transferred between their palms. Their bodies naturally drew closer, and with a silent understanding, they slowly swayed together, beginning a slow dance meant only for the two of them.

Kailyn gently rested her forehead against Wang Wenxing's shoulder, feeling the warmth and heartbeat through his clothes. Her voice was soft as a whisper, yet it reached his ear clearly: "Then, it's settled." Her tone carried a sense of partnership, like both a declaration and the sharing of a secret. "We'll... have this relationship together. And at the same time... we'll continue to love our dear sister Mengzhen! But..."

她抬起眼，眼底閃過熟悉的狡黠，「我可是很八卦的喔。往後的日子裡，我會一直一直問你，」她故意拖長語調，「對我們這對姊妹，你心裡……究竟分別懷抱著怎樣的心情與感受？我實在太好奇了。」

「唉呦……」王文興發出一聲混合著無奈與甜蜜的嘆息，「饒了我吧，光是想像那個畫面，就開始頭痛了～」

如果說王文興是那個桀驁不馴、難以收服的孟獲，那麼黃凱琳無疑就是那位將他「七擒七縱」、牢牢掌握於股掌之間的諸葛孔明。她以那若即若離、變幻莫測的微妙距離感為武器，將他從容不迫的節奏徹底打亂，讓他時而如墜雲端，時而腳踏實地，暈頭轉向卻又甘之如飴。她是被追逐的月光，卻也是主動編織情網的織女；她從不允許自己被牽引著前行，而是以隨心所欲的姿態，牢牢地掌控著自己獨一無二的情感節奏。在探索「戀愛」這門艱深學問的這位超級學霸，就是如此地厲害。

She lifted her eyes, a familiar glint of mischief dancing within them. "I'm very gossipy, you know. In the days to come, I'll keep asking you," she deliberately drew out her words, "what feelings and emotions you truly hold in your heart for us two sisters? I'm simply too curious."

"Oh, come on..." Wang Wenxing let out a sigh, a mix of helplessness and sweetness. "Spare me, just imagining that scenario already gives me a headache~"

If Wang Wenxing was the untamable and stubborn Meng Huo（ancient Chinese rebelling hero), then Huang Kailyn was undoubtedly the Zhuge Liang （ancient Chinese prime minister) who "captured and released him seven times," holding him firmly in the palm of her hand. With her weapon of subtle, ever-shifting distance, she completely disrupted his calm pace, leaving him at times soaring through clouds, at others firmly grounded, dizzy yet utterly content. She was the moonlight being pursued, yet also the weaver actively spinning the web of love. She never allowed herself to be led, but rather, with an unfettered spirit, firmly controlled her unique emotional rhythm. This super-scholar, in exploring the profound subject of "love," was truly formidable.

「吶，」懷中的她微微仰起臉，那雙能映照出人心的眼眸，帶著笑意凝視著他，「你……做好覺悟了嗎？我啊，可不會是那種容易理解、按部就班的『普通』女孩子喔！」

王文興收緊了環抱著她的手臂，低下頭，在她額頭印上一個無聲的誓言。「從決定追妳的那一刻起，」他的聲音貼著她的髮絲響起，「我就想清楚了。這輩子，無論前路是坦途還是迷宮，是美景還是陷阱，」他微微一笑，如同宣誓，「我只想……也只會，跟著妳的腳步走。」

Wang Wenxing tightened his arms around her and lowered his head, pressing a silent vow onto her forehead. "From the moment I decided to pursue you," his voice brushed against her hair, "I made it clear to myself. In this life, whether the path ahead is smooth or a maze, beautiful or a trap," he smiled faintly, as if making an oath, "I only want to... and only will, follow in your footsteps."