“But I’m still your special assistant! That status hasn’t changed…” Seeing his expression was as bad as it could get, Bo Chenghai finally wisely changed his approach.
“Tell me! What is it that’s making you unhappy again?”
“Xia Er Xi is definitely displacing his anger; it has nothing to do with whether he’s called the CEO or not. Even if he called him Er Xi today, Xia Er Xi might still turn around and glare at him, telling him to mind his address! ‘Guess.’ ‘You want me to guess?’ Wanting to get angry and make someone guess, tsk! ‘Hmm.’ With a ‘click’, the cue ball flew out straight and accurately, and the object ball beautifully dropped into the pocket.
‘Young Master Xia finding me at this time must mean he’s been shut out by some female admirer; and the only woman who dares to drive Young Master Xia away is one person. I bet you’ve been rejected by Qi Da’s talented lady.’ Bai Chenghai rubbed his smooth chin, with a hint of a cunning minister’s demeanor.
‘…You guessed right.’ His black eyes swept a glance, Xia Er Xi reluctantly admitted.
‘I was bound to guess correctly.’ The only person in this world who could make Xia Er Xi, who usually sweet-talks women effortlessly, turn purple with anger is Qi Xinluo; as for other women, they would fawn over Xia Er Xi and wouldn’t dare to provoke him!
‘She really almost drove me mad this time!’ Recalling how he had quickly finished his work, racing all the way just to see her, only to be met with… Tsk! Just thinking about it made him furious!
Walking over and sniffing him, Bai Chenghai frowned. ‘I can’t smell anything!’
‘Smell what?’ Xia Er Xi stepped back. Why bring his face so close for no reason? Thoughts!
‘Smell of a woman!’ ‘I can’t smell it myself either.”
“Eighty percent of the time, you’re feeling guilty, and she’s seen through something.” “Don’t talk nonsense! How could I possibly feel guilty!” He glared at Bai Chenghai. The game rules were set from the beginning, what did he have to feel guilty about? “But speaking of which, you and the talented Miss Qi have been together for eight years, which is truly a miracle.” Bai Chenghai spoke casually, as if it had nothing to do with him. “…” “You two are completely mismatched. I really don’t understand what the talented Miss Qi saw in you back then.” Bai Chenghai continued to mutter. He was Xia Er Xi’s college classmate and naturally had a deep impression of Qi Xinluo from back then. She was proud and arrogant, crowned with the halo of being the most intelligent, and would choose Xia Er Xi, this playboy? She must have not wiped her glasses clean at the time! Logically, she should have been with the talented guy from the computer science department. Back then, their relationship was quite good – a talented man and a talented woman would have been so well-matched! But she inexplicably fell in love with Xia Er Xi, this womanizer. It’s not that he didn’t support his buddy, but deep down, he truly felt that the talented Miss Qi was wasted on his friend – she wasn’t the type who could be casually played with. Her personality was very persistent; even if she encountered numerous wounds, she would grit her teeth and endure. Even as an outsider, he could understand the inner pain of the person involved. “…Is being with me that bad?” Hearing Bai Chenghai’s soliloquy, Xia Er Xi frowned unhappily.
“It’s not terrible, just not suitable,” Bai Chenghai chuckled dryly, “Think about it yourself, a talented and proud girl like Qi who never admits defeat, paired with a playboy like you who doesn’t know the meaning of seriousness – isn’t this deliberately asking for trouble?” The more Bai Chenghai spoke, the more irritating it became. Xia Erxi heavily placed down the billiard cue and stopped playing.
His relationship with Xinluo was not like a game, but more like a tug of war, seemingly with him having the upper hand, but not necessarily so. In eight years, the number of times she had actively contacted him could be counted on one hand, and after each encounter that ended unhappily, wasn’t it always him who came looking for her? Her stubborn and unyielding nature was deeply rooted in her bones, refusing to give in at all costs!
Walking to the bar to pour himself a drink, Xia Erxi felt heavy-hearted. When it came down to it, he couldn’t even figure out if she truly loved him. Perha
Ending a busy day, Xinluo returned home after nine in the evening. When she looked up, she was surprised to find the lights were on in the house. Eight years, and “he” had been consistently the same!
“You’re back!” As she opened the door and entered, Xia Erxi sat leisurely on her large sofa, his thick eyebrows raised high.
“I didn’t know you were here.” His confident and handsome face reflected in her eyes: Xinluo’s heart tightened, trying hard to maintain her composure.
Every time she saw him, that deep, deep sense of trembling still existed. She knew that she would probably never escape from the palm of his hand in this lifetime. Xinluo bent down to take off her shoes. “No matter what happens, you clearly know that I will definitely be here today!” Her tone was somewhat annoying, and Xia’erxi frowned in displeasure. Today was her birthday, and he would definitely make time to accompany her. This, she should know better than anyone. Even though they had parted on bad terms just a few days ago… “Don’t be angry anymore, consider it my mistake,” although his female confidantes were countless, he finally had the conscience to remember this day, and she should be satisfied. Xinluo smiled at him, “Are you hungry? I’ll cook something to eat.” “Hmm.” Xia’erxi nodded reluctantly. Changing out of her restrictive suit, Xinluo took out ingredients from the refrigerator to prepare dinner, her bright eyes unconsciously drifting back to Xia’erxi. To be honest, he was truly a man who could make women’s hearts flutter, with a face so beautiful it was almost criminal, and elegantly handsome with an innate nobility reminiscent of ancient royal aristocrats – something that couldn’t be cultivated later… His nearly 180-centimeter tall, slender figure was a perfect clothes hanger. From him, one could deeply understand the meaning of “naturally gifted”. How unfair heaven was! Leaving all the good things on him, which is why she couldn’t let go? “Oh! Ouch…” Too focused on peeking, Xinluo accidentally cut her own hand.
“I don’t think you should cook, just order something to eat,” hearing her low murmur, Xia Erxi stood up to check the wound on her finger. “Or you can ask Xiao Li to buy something.” Xiao Li was his driver, usually waiting downstairs. “It’s actually quick, I was just careless.” “…This will disinfect it.” After repeatedly looking at her wound, Xia Erxi slowly took her finger into his mouth. “You!” Qi Luo’s heart trembled, a painful and numb burning sensation immediately spreading across the wound. “I miss you so much: Qi Luo, do you miss me?” Releasing her hand, Xia Erxi swept her into his embrace with one arm, his silk-like voice whispering close to her ear. “Don’t casually drive me away again!” “I—” Her nose felt sour, her throat blocked like a hard lump, immediately turning hoarse. Who casually drove him away? Who could bear to casually drive him away? Couldn’t he see that wanting him to leave hurt her more than the victim? “I really miss you,” his thin li
Skillfully loosening her hair bun, letting her untreated, glossy black long hair fall freely, he still loved seeing her in this charming state. Her usual self was too reserved, making her difficult to approach – like a moon he could not touch. “I miss you too,” this sentence was true, coming from his heart. Not having seen her for half a month, he genuinely missed her elegant and intelligent self.
Xia Er Xi heavily sealed Xin Luo’s delicate li
