Chapter 198 She couldn't push him away anymore

The next morning, Huo Shenyuan woke up in a daze.

The hangover headache made him frown, but the chaotic scenes from last night flooded his mind with unusual clarity.

He sat up abruptly and grabbed his phone from the bedside table.

The screen lit up, and he quickly sent a message to Qingning.

"Are you awake? I'll treat you to a big meal."

I'll pick you up at noon.

He stared at the screen, which was completely silent.

A few minutes later, he posted another message.

"Let's go ride the Ferris wheel tonight. I'll buy you the biggest cotton candy; it's really delicious."

The phone remained silent, like a cold stone.

He lit a cigarette, and in the swirling smoke, the words she had gestured yesterday came to mind.

Let's never see each other again!

She was serious; she really didn't want to see him again.

His brows furrowed into a deep frown, and his chest felt constricted, as if something was blocking it, making him feel suffocated.

...

Qingning is currently at the company with Sheng's father.

She is now the most caring assistant to Sheng's father.

Her job was simple: first, to deliver documents; and second, to accompany guests to social events and eat all kinds of fancy meals.

No one knew that this quiet girl, as quiet as a shadow, possessed extraordinary abilities—skills that amazed the world and were once the object of secret competition among nations.

A car accident took everything from her, silencing her abilities, making her forget her past glory, and leaving her without a voice, turning her into an unknown little mute.

If she hadn't encountered Huo Shenyuan's life-or-death moment later, her abilities would probably never have been awakened again.

...

The sun is shining brightly today, lazily streaming into the study, bringing warmth.

After having breakfast, Gu Xingnian sat back down at her computer and began working diligently.

Her fingers flew across the keyboard, typing out lines of code.

Two files have been created; four remain.

She wanted to finish her work as soon as possible.

001 quietly glided to her feet, extended its small mechanical hand, and gently tugged at her trouser leg.

"Sister Gu, I haven't finished my task for today. Please keep an eye on me."

Gu Xingnian stopped what she was doing and looked at it.

What is your mission?

A line of text immediately appeared on 001's screen.

"Niannian, how are you today? I'm thinking of you, I want to hold your hand, kiss your lips, and watch the stars with you."

Gu Xingnian was taken aback.

This is... Fu Beichen's love letter?

How childish.

But the words on the screen kept scrolling, over and over again.

Her heart, in the end, was still in disarray.

She got up, walked to the window to take a breath, and pulled open the heavy curtains.

A familiar face suddenly came into view.

It's Fu Beichen.

He was leaning against the car door, a cigarette between his fingers, standing outside the mansion, looking up slightly in her direction.

He was clearly stunned the moment he saw her.

Gu Xingnian was also stunned. The next second, she quickly pulled the curtains back shut.

My heart is beating a little fast. Why is he outside?

She sat back down at her computer, trying to get back to work, but her fingertips just wouldn't cooperate.

The code kept making mistakes, and she could only delete and modify it over and over again, making it impossible for her to concentrate at all.

Half an hour has passed.

She couldn't resist again and quietly pulled back a corner of the curtains.

The person is still alive.

He was on the phone, but his gaze remained fixed on her window. When she peeked out, he seemed to notice and paused for a moment.

She quickly drew the curtains shut.

001 beside me was actually snoring softly; it had fallen asleep.

This thing can even mimic human sleep, it's truly... impressive.

A wave of drowsiness washed over her, and she leaned back in her chair and dozed off for a while.

I don't know how long I slept.

When she opened her eyes again, the outside world had returned to calm.

She drew back the curtains once more, but the familiar car had already driven away, and the figure was gone.

Her eyes darkened, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

She took her water glass and went out of the study to get a glass of warm water.

When she returned to the study, she found that the curtains had been closed again.

Suddenly, a warm, large hand wrapped around her waist from behind.

A familiar masculine scent enveloped her.

A smiling voice rang in her ear.

"She clearly misses me, but she pretends not to care, which makes me feel bad."

Gu Xingnian's heart trembled violently.

"Fu Beichen, you dare to come in again? Have you forgotten the lesson you learned last time?"

He chuckled softly, the vibrations of his chest traveling through the thin fabric to her back.

"Because you missed me, I had to come up."

"If you keep pulling the curtains, you'll break the curtain rod."

Gu Xingnian immediately frowned and raised her voice, "Who misses you? Let me go."

His magnetic voice rubbed against her earlobe.

"I have always been yours. Whenever you miss me, I will appear immediately."

Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her voice and shouted.

"Fu Beichen, I haven't forgiven you yet, so stop bothering me here."

He simply spoke in a gentler tone.

"I know. I'm asking for your forgiveness."

After saying that, he turned her around so that she was facing him.

Then, a kiss landed.

The kiss was gentle, without a trace of domineering, just a soft, lingering touch.

Gu Xingnian reached out and pushed him.

He then picked up her light body and sat down with her on the chair.

He lowered his head again and kissed her even deeper.

Breath was completely stolen.

She could only tilt her head back and endure the kiss, which carried the refreshing scent of mint.

Those deep eyes were brimming with an intense love that seemed about to overflow.

It seemed he wanted to give her all the beauty in the world.

Damn it, she couldn't push this man away...

Gu Xingnian was immersed in his tenderness, letting him lead her step by step into the unknown depths of the sea...

001 in the corner quietly covered its electronic eyes.

It turned its wheels, slid out the door, and thoughtfully closed the door behind it.

This time, it wouldn't dare report the CEO again, even if you beat it to death.

A creed is deeply embedded in its core memory.

Absolutely loyal to President Fu.

Mr. Fu's happiness is 001's happiness.

The temperature dropped sharply in the afternoon, and the sky became gloomy.

Outside the Sheng family villa, Bai Yu leaned against the calm black Maybach, the cigarette between his fingers burned to the end.

His unprecedented visit, along with the carefully selected gifts in the trunk, was turned away by the Sheng family's tightly closed, ornate iron gate.

He irritably crushed the cigarette butt under his foot.

Butler Uncle Yang came out with a polite but distant smile on his face.

"Young Master Bai, you should go back first."

Uncle Yang's gaze lingered on him for a moment, filled with undisguised regret.

His tall and upright figure, and his flawless face, clearly make him a perfect match for the young lady.

Why is that... just not working?

well.

God is indeed fair; He doesn't bestow all the good things upon the same person.

Bai Yu seemed not to hear, lit another cigarette, took a deep drag, and let the nicotine surge through his lungs.

He just wouldn't leave.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the cold iron gate.

Suddenly, he made a snap decision and threw the cigarette on the ground.

With a running start, he braced his hands on the top of the fence, used his waist and abdomen to nimbly flip over.

The entire movement was fluid and seamless, without the slightest hesitation.

On the second floor, Sheng Weiwei had just come out of her room when she witnessed a scene that resembled something out of a spy movie.

The next second, she came to her senses and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Uncle Yang, a thief has broken into the house!"

Before the words were even finished, the figure had already approached the villa at an astonishing speed.

He took only one step, using the first-floor windowsill as a foothold, and with a push of his arms, he quickly climbed onto the second-floor balcony.

Before Sheng Weiwei could react, a smell mixed with tobacco and cold air wafted towards her.

The man stretched out his long arm and pulled her, who was standing there dumbfounded, into his arms, and then led her into the room.

With a "bang," he hooked the door shut with his foot.

She was completely enveloped in his warm and firm embrace, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

The feeling was almost bursting out of her chest.

Depend on.

This man is so handsome.

That swiftness, that skill... reminded her of Zhan Xiao.

Downstairs, Butler Yang heard the shouts and hurriedly ran out with several bodyguards, circling the courtyard.

There were no thieves.

There wasn't even a ghost in sight.

Inside the room, the man's magnetic and deep voice rang out, almost touching her earlobe.

"Weiwei, give me a chance."

This blunt declaration of love was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the slight flutter of attraction that had just risen in Sheng Weiwei's heart.

She shoved him away abruptly.

"Young Master Bai, I've told you before, we're not a good match, I won't marry you."

A hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, and his voice lowered.

"Why?"

“Because the Bai family is very annoying,” Sheng Weiwei said bluntly.

"Just think about it, if I became your wife, Jiang Kexin would become my sister-in-law, and the two of us would probably be trending on social media every day."

A faint smile appeared on Bai Yu's lips.

"She will never be your sister-in-law."

"Besides, I won't let anyone bully you, don't worry."

Sheng Weiwei was slightly taken aback, then nodded approvingly.

"You want to leave the Bai family? That's a very wise decision."

Unexpectedly, he smiled.

His smile was so beautiful that it seemed to brighten the entire room and make everything else in the world pale in comparison.

That's the kind of charm that only the most handsome men possess.

Sheng Weiwei was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, she wanted to slap herself.

What was she thinking about just now?

"As long as you're willing to be with me, I'll agree to any conditions." His voice was serious and unquestionable.

Sheng Weiwei looked at him with deep eyes, then suddenly turned around and opened the bedside table drawer.

She took out the silver mask from a velvet box; the cracks on it had been repaired perfectly.

"Then I want you to wear it and live with me." She held up the mask, her tone calm yet firm. "Can you do that?"

After saying that, she tried to put the mask on his face.

Bai Yu suddenly grabbed her wrist with such force that she winced in pain.

His face darkened, and the air around him felt frighteningly low.

"Anything but this is fine."

He will never again be a shadow of the warlord.

That kind of replacement will only keep her trapped in the past, preventing her from ever moving on.

Actually, he wasn't the real Zhan Xiao. The big devil back then had been shot dead by Sheng Tingxiao five years ago. That's why the higher-ups sent him over to take over that identity and take control of half of Maduri.

Later, they secretly cleansed up all the evil in Maduri until they recaptured the entire city.

Five years have passed, and he can finally escape that awful place. Her arrival became his salvation, and also his lifelong obsession...

Because he had become an indispensable part of her love and they even had a child together, Sheng Tingxiao decided to let him come back, while he stayed behind. Originally, this opportunity to go home was his...

But all of this was confidential, and he couldn't say anything.

Sheng Weiwei suddenly laughed, but the laughter didn't reach her eyes; instead, her eyes gradually reddened.

"That's true, you will never be him."

"Even if you wear a mask, you can't replace him. Young Master Bai, you should go back."

She withdrew her hand and carefully placed the mask back into the box, her movements as gentle as if she were handling a rare treasure.

Unexpectedly, the person behind her lunged forward again and hugged her tightly from behind.

His deep voice, carrying a barely perceptible plea, rang in her ear.

"Weiwei, give me a chance, I will make you happy."

Sheng Weiwei pushed him away forcefully, her tone as cold as ice.

"The happiness I want is something you can never give me. He's gone, and my happiness is gone too."

Bai Yu didn't move, but his hands, hanging by his sides, were clenched into fists, with veins bulging on the back of his hands, as if he was trying his best to suppress something.

The air was deathly silent.

After a long pause, she looked at him and cruelly added another sentence.

"Young Master Bai, you can't even be a real man, so what right do you have to talk about happiness?"

These words were like a needle, piercing Bai Yu's most sensitive nerve.

He suddenly stepped forward and pulled her into his arms again, pressing her tightly against his burning chest.

The man's voice was low and deadly seductive.

"Why don't we give it a try first?"

"What if I can do it again?"

Sheng Weiwei was startled and froze.

"Who wants to try with you? Let me go."

He completely ignored her struggles, lowered his head, and kissed her lips domineeringly.

The scorching breath forcefully sucked the fragrance from her mouth.

That familiar touch instantly overwhelmed all her senses.

Sheng Weiwei's head suddenly exploded with a "buzz".

This feeling, this kiss, why does it feel so familiar? She has tasted it many times before. It is... Zhan Xiao's scent.

She snapped back to her senses, and with all her might, bit down hard.

The smell of blood filled their mouths.

Taking advantage of the moment he was in pain, she pushed him away forcefully.

When Bai Yu looked at her again, he found that she was already in tears.

In those beautiful eyes, sorrow surged forth like a burst dam, almost engulfing her entirely.

"Don't cry." Bai Yu's heart clenched, and he subconsciously reached out to hug her, his voice full of heartache.

Sheng Weiwei seemed to have lost her soul, not even glancing at him, and turned to rush out of the room.

She's gone mad.

This man... is not Zhan Xiao.

How could she possibly, how could she possibly have even a moment's attraction to him?

She could never betray her warrior.

She won't!