Chapter 23

"So, An An, you don't want me to be responsible?" Leng Zexi looked at Xia Ruoan with a wicked smile, a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Xia Ruo'an's heart tightened when she heard this, but then she thought that this was also her first time, so the two of them should be even. So, she looked at Leng Zexi awkwardly and said softly, "It's my first time too, so you didn't suffer any loss, did you?"

Hearing this, Leng Zexi couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly, and then pretended to be pitiful and said: "So, An An, you don't intend to be responsible for me, a one-night stand, right?"

Xia Ruoan nodded and asked cautiously, "Is it okay?" She knew in her heart that she had just experienced a breakup and was not ready to start a new relationship.

Moreover, after graduation, she just wanted to return to her hometown in a small county and live a quiet life.

Then, Xia Ruoan told Leng Zexi his true thoughts one by one, hoping that he could understand his position.

Finally, she looked at Leng Zexi with expectant eyes and asked softly, "We are even now. Let's forget about this matter, okay?"

"An An, I saved you yesterday. As for the fact that we had sex, it was because you took the initiative." Leng Zexi looked at him and said.

Xia Ruoan lowered her head, her face flushed, her hands clenched, and she didn't dare to look up at Leng Zexi. She was filled with guilt and self-blame, but she didn't know how to face this fact.

After a while, she plucked up the courage to look up, looked at Leng Zexi and said, "Well, I'll treat you to a meal, or give you money as compensation, okay?" This was the only solution she could think of.

Leng Zexi couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "An An, do you think I'm short of money?"

Xia Ruoan quickly shook her head. She certainly knew that Leng Zexi was not short of money. As the president of Minghui Group, he had endless wealth and power.

But she really couldn't think of any other way to make up for last night's mistake.

Leng Zexi took a deep breath and decided to express his feelings honestly.

He looked at Xia Ruo'an and said seriously, "Yes, I am not short of money. In fact, I have always lacked a wife who truly understands me. If it is you, I will be very satisfied. Besides, I think I am no worse than Zhou Mufan. Are you really unwilling to try to be with me?"

Although Leng Zexi was prepared to be rejected, his heart still felt a pang when he heard Xia Ruoan say "we are not suitable" with his own ears.

Xia Ruoan shook his head gently and explained: "You are the president of Minghui Group. Although you are developing abroad now, you still have a monopoly in China."

"And I'm just an ordinary girl, a vegetable grower. The gap between us is too big. We are not people on the same path, and I don't want others to think that I'm with you just for your money."

After hearing what she said, Leng Zexi felt a little disappointed, but he also understood her concerns.

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile, and he said softly: "An An, I understand your concerns. In fact, you are very good. The vegetables you cultivate and grow are first-class in both quality and taste. It's just that we are good at different fields. If you let me grow vegetables, I may not be able to feed them at all."

Then, Leng Zexi turned his gaze to Xia Ruoan and looked at her affectionately: "I do have certain advantages in making money, but in other aspects, I may not be as good as you. So, please believe in your own charm and value."

Then, he once again solemnly said to Xia Ruo'an: "I am sincere, can you give me a chance to pursue you?"

Seeing Xia Ruo'an remained silent, Leng Zexi smiled gently: "Don't rush to answer me, it's getting late, get up and have breakfast first, and then I'll take you back to school. Two months later, when you come back, give me an answer, okay?"

"I just hope that when you are ready to start a relationship or consider marriage, the first person you think of is me. No matter when and where, I will wait for you patiently until the moment you are willing to accept me."

After saying that, Leng Zexi rubbed Xia Ruoan's hair lovingly.

"Aren't you going abroad? I don't want to go abroad, and I don't want a long-distance relationship." Xia Ruoan grabbed the quilt and looked at him. This rejection was clear enough.

"You don't have to worry about that. I'm ready to come back. In two months, I will handle the shift of focus back. You don't need to go abroad. I will come back, so there will be no long-distance relationship."

He went abroad in the first place because she was with Zhou Mufan. Now that she is back, he doesn't feel sad, but happy.

"Are you coming back because of me? You don't have to do this. Last night was an accident." Xia Ruoan felt a little guilty after hearing this.

"It was an accident, but I also have to take responsibility. No matter what the situation is, I didn't push you away. It's the responsibility of my position. You can choose not to be responsible for me, but I can't not be responsible for you, otherwise your eldest brother and third brother will not let me go. And I am happy to be responsible for you." Leng Zexi said seriously.

When Xia Ruo'an heard him say this, she couldn't help but feel guilty, as if she had really done something to let him down. She bit her lip, wanting to explain but not knowing where to start.

Leng Zexi seemed to see what she was thinking and comforted her softly, "Okay, don't refuse yet. I'll give you two months to think about it carefully, and then give me an answer when you come back." His eyes were firm and gentle, which touched Xia Ruoan's heart.

However, Xia Ruoan was still a little hesitant. She didn't know how to face this relationship.

At this moment, Leng Zexi handed her the newly bought clothes and said softly, "These are the clothes I bought for you."

After saying this, he stood up as if no one was around, slowly took off his bathrobe, revealing his strong and muscular body.

Xia Ruo'an stared with eyes wide open, looking at everything in front of her in astonishment. She couldn't believe her eyes, her heart was pounding, and her breathing became rapid.

Leng Zexi picked up the clothes as if nothing had happened and put them on gracefully. His movements were smooth and natural, as if it was just an ordinary thing.

Xia Ruo'an's cheeks flushed instantly, and she lowered her head shyly. She felt helpless and embarrassed, not knowing how to deal with this situation.

At this moment, Leng Zexi adjusted his cufflinks, turned to look at Xia Ruoan, with a faint smile on his lips, and asked softly: "Are you satisfied with what you see?" This sentence was like a bomb, instantly igniting Xia Ruoan's inner shyness and nervousness.

Her heartbeat accelerated, almost jumping out of her throat. She nodded in panic, then quickly turned her head away, trying to hide her embarrassment and shyness. Her face was as red as a ripe apple, and her heart was filled with complicated emotions.