Lu stared at Su Xi in silence. She knew Xiao Lian’s condition was unstable and that they had spent a considerable amount of the Jin family’s money on his treatment. If she agreed to care for Xiao Lian, it would likely be costly and potentially troublesome.
From the first moment she saw Su Xi, she couldn’t look away, always thinking about his attractiveness. She had come with money to sleep with him but was repeatedly rejected by this lowly prostitute.
Observing that Su Xi’s only client was the Jin family head and that only Jin Yu had touched his body, she fantasized about marrying him so he could be hers alone. Yet, he preferred to remain a prostitute.
Seeing her silence, Su Xi turned to leave, saying, “Please go. Don’t come looking for me again. I won’t marry you.” He sighed, feeling a hint of sadness about Xiao Lian’s future.
After a long silence, the woman hesitantly asked, “If I promise to take care of Xiao Lian, will you marry me?” Su Xi was stunned.
Seeing Su Xi softening, she quickly grabbed his hands, caressing them. “If you marry me, I’ll help take care of Xiao Lian. Don’t worry, I can support one more person.” If Su Xi agreed, his body would be hers alone, and she could leave her marks on him. Her eyes filled with desire as she looked down his collar.
Su Xi trembled, recognizing the familiar look he had seen in Jin Yu’s eyes. He quickly pulled his hand away, “You, you should go.”
The woman felt frustrated, her hands cold and empty. “Why? I’ve already promised to take care of Xiao Lian.”
Su Xi’s gaze wandered and suddenly caught Jin Yu staring from the courtyard gate. He panicked, his face pale. “Miss Jin, I, I…” He was at a loss, tears welling up as he shook his head in desperation.
The woman looked toward the gate, where Jin Yu stood with deep, emotionless eyes that seemed to pull one into darkness. Feeling a lump in her throat, she reluctantly told Su Xi, “I’ll come find you again,” before leaving, casting a hostile glance at Jin Yu. She thought the Jin family head should quickly marry Su Xi to prevent others from touching him.
