“But this isn’t your fault.” Jiang Susu was a little confused. She had never blamed this man, so why was Shang Yanxing so remorseful?

"I failed to protect Madam..." Shang Yanxing kept repeating this sentence, which made Jiang Susu feel somewhat helpless.

This man looks a bit silly.

And she thought she smelled a faint scent of alcohol on him just now. Although it was very faint, she could still smell it.

This man must be... drunk, that's why he's talking nonsense here.

Jiang Susu reached out a hand and touched Shang Yanxing's forehead. He wasn't sick, so he must have been drinking.

"Shang Yanxing, have you been drinking?"

Shang Yanxing smiled, nodded, and said, "I only drank a little bit, really just a little bit."

As he spoke, he even gestured to show Jiang Susu.

"Why are you drinking? Is something bothering you?" Could this man have been drinking because of Xie Qinglan?

That shouldn't be the case, right?

She didn't seem to care that much, so why was Shang Yanxing so upset?

"I'm unhappy because I didn't take good care of Madam," Shang Yanxing replied truthfully.

His answer was somewhat unexpected, yet somehow predictable.

"Is it really necessary? Drinking over such a small thing? I don't mind at all, so why are you so upset?"

Jiang Susu's words sounded like a complaint, but she was actually feeling sorry for the man.

She felt that Shang Yanxing was a bit silly.

She's just like she used to be. When she was with Shen Shiyan, she did the same silly things.

Even though no one else seemed to mind, she was still incredibly upset.

Jiang Susu's mood noticeably dropped when she thought about Shen Shiyan's matter.

Seeing that Jiang Susu was unhappy, Shang Yanxing assumed it was because of him. "Is Madam unhappy because of my drinking? Madam, I'm sorry. I will never drink again. Madam, please don't be unhappy, okay?"

"I...I didn't." Although she didn't particularly like men who drank, the two of them had no relationship after all, and she had no right to interfere with Shang Yanxing.

Throughout this transaction, Jiang Susu constantly reminded herself not to get too involved.

If things turn out to be real, she'll be the one who makes a fool of herself.

Therefore, she constantly reminded herself to keep her distance from Shang Yanxing and never cross the line.

"Then why did you suddenly become unhappy, Madam? I saw it all just now, so please don't lie to me."

She didn't even know if the man was drunk or not, yet he could observe her emotions so carefully.

But if he hadn't been drunk, the usually serious Shang Yanxing wouldn't be like this.

Jiang Susu simply didn't explain, and went along with Shang Yanxing, saying, "Then from now on, if you don't drink so much, I won't be unhappy. Drinking is bad for your health, so I hope you can stay healthy."

Anyway, Shang Yanxing probably won't remember what happened tonight when he wakes up tomorrow, so she should focus on appeasing this man first.

Shang Yanxing agreed, "Okay, I promise you, Madam, I will never drink so much again. Madam, please be happy and don't be unhappy. I will be good from now on and will never make you angry again."

Seeing Shang Yanxing's expression, Jiang Susu couldn't help but laugh.

Jiang Susu had never seen Shang Yanxing act like such an innocent, puppy-like boy before.

Mr. Shang is even more adorable when he's drunk.

Seeing Jiang Susu smile, Shang Yanxing smiled too, "Is Madam no longer angry with me?"

"Okay, don't be angry anymore, now go to sleep."

"Okay." After saying that, Shang Yanxing hugged Jiang Susu, closed his eyes, and prepared to go to sleep.

Seeing that the man was drunk, Jiang Susu didn't argue with him and just stayed still, letting him hold her.

Finally, Jiang Susu fell asleep in Shang Yanxing's arms.

Jiang Susu was still being held tightly by Shang Yanxing until the next morning.

Shang Yanxing opened his eyes and saw the woman in his arms. His expression was somewhat surprised and at a loss.

"Madam..."

Seeing Shang Yanxing's flustered and confused appearance, Jiang Susu said with some dissatisfaction, "Why are you so nervous? Didn't you hug me when you were drunk last night? I... I didn't turn into your arms on my own initiative."

She needs to explain this clearly; she can't let herself be taken advantage of.

"I...I took advantage of Madam?" Shang Yanxing's expression seemed somewhat incredulous.

"Otherwise what? You got drunk last night and wouldn't let go of me. But I don't blame you for this. I've taken advantage of you before, haven't I? So let's call it even."

Anyway, there's nothing to fuss about.

"Although you say that, Madam, I still want to apologize. I did drink some wine yesterday, which led to some indiscretions. However, thank you for your forgiveness, Madam."

The apology was genuine, but so was the joy in my heart.

"Just don't do that again." The man simply held her and didn't do anything else excessive, so Jiang Susu didn't dwell on the matter.

"Yes, I will definitely correct this in the future and promise it won't happen again."

They went downstairs for breakfast together, and Xie Qinglan joined them.

As before, Shang Yanxing ignored Xie Qinglan and looked at Jiang Susu with a smile in his eyes.

Watching the two exchanging glances, Xie Qinglan felt she had no appetite for breakfast.

Xie Qinglan was sensible enough not to disturb the two of them.

In the morning, Xie Wanjun arrived at Shuixie Villa, accompanied by Shang Liqian.

Jiang Susu was unaware that Xie Wanjun would be coming. She was somewhat surprised when she saw her. "Mom, Qianqian, what brings you two here?"

"I just came to see you two, to see how your relationship is going lately."

Jiang Susu smiled and nodded, "Pretty...pretty good." So she came to check up on him? She thought Xie Wanjun wanted to take Xie Qinglan back.

“Auntie, Grandma just misses you two, so she asked me to come with her to Waterside Villa to see you and my uncle.”

Xie Qinglan also politely greeted her, "Auntie."

"Qinglan, how have you been at Shuixie Villa since you returned from abroad? Is there anything you're having trouble adjusting to?"

"No, everything is fine. Brother Yanxing has taken good care of me."

Shang Yanxing looked coldly at Xie Qinglan and said without any mercy, "You seem to be having a good time, but Su Su and I are the ones who are really uncomfortable."

Since this woman arrived, the two of them haven't had a good time.