Chapter 158 A Battle Between Men
Josie felt ticklish from his kisses and thought of getting up to wash up.
She had just propped herself up when he pulled her back down by the waist, causing her to fall into his arms.
"Lie down with me a little longer."
Fu Jinxing's voice was languid and hoarse afterward, but his arms were tightly wrapped around him, as if he were holding a lost treasure that he was unwilling to let go for even a moment.
Around noon, there was a cautious knock on the door and inquiries from the food delivery person.
Josie finally managed to escape and rushed into the small bathroom.
She quickly washed up and came out dressed in full protective gear.
"Why go through all that trouble? You'll have to take it off later anyway."
A smile played on his lips, but the lust in his eyes hadn't completely faded; he clearly wasn't planning to let her go yet.
"Fu Jinxing!" Qiao Xi couldn't help but glare at him. "You're not coming back today."
She never imagined that Professor Fu, who was usually so strict, self-disciplined, and meticulous, would be so clingy in bed!
He looked like a completely different person when he took off his glasses.
Seeing her embarrassed and annoyed expression, Fu Jinxing got up and sat down next to her.
"I've been working non-stop for a long time. Hehe, this is the happiest thing in my life. Giving myself a few days off... isn't that too much to ask?"
He picked up a piece of meat and naturally placed it in Josie's bowl, his expression one of contentment and tenderness.
"You should rest well during your vacation."
"This is a rest for me, and I feel satisfied both physically and mentally."
Josie had no idea how he could say those things without batting an eye, so she simply picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth to shut him up.
Fu Jinxing's muffled laughter reached her ears, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. I won't touch you today, so you can get some rest."
"Knock knock knock!"
A sudden and urgent knocking broke the delicate atmosphere in the room.
Qiao Xi instinctively tried to get up, but Fu Jinxing raised his hand and pressed down on her wrist.
His fingers were warm and firm. "You keep eating, I'll go."
Josie glanced at him, then didn't insist and sat back down, but her gaze involuntarily followed his retreating figure.
Fu Jin walked to the door and casually opened it.
The moment the door opened, a gust of cold wind rushed in!
"Fu Jinxing!"
With a roar, a fist carrying violent power slammed into Fu Jinxing's left cheek.
A muffled thud!
Fu Jinxing seemed caught off guard, and his body staggered back two steps before his back hit the door frame hard to steady himself.
His cheeks swelled up at a visible speed, and his mouth cracked, with a trickle of bright red blood slowly seeping out.
He grunted, not immediately retaliating, but simply raised the back of his hand to casually wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes behind his glasses turning icy as he swept them toward the furious Shen Han at the door.
"Chen Han, what are you doing?" Qiao Xi exclaimed, dropping her spoon and rushing over.
She supported Fu Jinxing's swaying body, standing in front of him, her clear eyes filled with shock and a hint of anger. "What's wrong with you?"
Shen Han stood at the door, his chest heaving, his eyes fixed on the clear, ambiguous marks on Qiao Xi's neck.
The glaring red mark was like a red-hot iron branding his heart.
"Did he force himself on you last night?"
Chen Han's voice was hoarse, like sandpaper scraping, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a strong smell of blood.
A dangerous black mist began to emanate from his body, with subtle fluctuations in energy, and a chilling killing intent locked onto Fu Jinxing without any concealment.
If Qiao Xi dares to answer "yes," he will absolutely not hesitate to tear Fu Jinxing to pieces on the spot.
Qiao Xi felt a chill run down her spine as she sensed Shen Han's almost tangible killing intent.
She met his angry gaze, her voice clear and calm: "No. Shen Han, if I don't want to, no one in this stronghold can force me."
Her shapeshifting ability is enough for her to hide.
But at the crucial moment, looking into Fu Jinxing's eyes that held countless emotions, she ultimately couldn't bear to refuse.
These words caused Fu Jinxing's arm around her waist to stiffen almost imperceptibly.
His lowered eyelashes concealed the fleeting tremor in his eyes; he had thought... that last night was something he had forced upon him.
Joy gradually filled his chest.
Shen Han's anger did not subside despite Qiao Xi's denial; instead, it surged even more fiercely. "Yesterday, he deliberately misled me, making me believe that you had left the base! Until just now, I saw the logistics staff bringing over double portions of food!"
He pointed at Fu Jinxing, forcibly suppressing his anger in front of Qiao Xi, "He schemed! He played tricks just to get rid of me. Xi Xi... he seduced you."
Shen Han was even more furious when he saw Fu Jinxing leaning "weakly" on Qiao Xi's shoulder, acting as if he had taken advantage of her and was being innocent!
Upon hearing this, Josie frowned deeply.
She turned her head to look at Fu Jinxing, her voice accusatory: "Did you deliberately mislead him into thinking I had left the base?"
Fu Jinxing knew that any further attempts to argue would only make him appear more despicable.
He looked up, meeting Josie's scrutinizing gaze, his eyes open and honest. "Yes. I lied to him."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the menacing Shen Han, his tone calm yet carrying a sense of asserting dominance, "I'm afraid he'll show up and disturb us."
"Fu, Jin, Xing!" Shen Han practically spat out these three words through gritted teeth, and the black mist around him instantly became thicker and more viscous.
He was like a ferocious beast that had been completely enraged, ready to pounce and tear at any moment!
However, at the very moment when things were about to escalate, Chen Han's gaze fell upon Qiao Xi's still protective stance in front of Fu Jinxing, and the lingering protectiveness towards Fu Jinxing in her eyes...
His forcibly restored rationality instantly extinguished his rising anger.
He clearly realized that if he made a move now, Josie... would most likely side with Fu Jinxing!
In a flash, a thought crossed Chen Han's mind.
His violent aura suddenly subsided, and he braced himself against the wall beside him, his tall body instantly hunching over.
His face contorted in pain, and he let out a low groan. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his voice grew incredibly weak: "Ugh... Xixi... I... I feel so awful..."
This sudden turn of events left both Qiao Xi and Fu Jinxing stunned.
"Shen Han?" Qiao Xi immediately let go of Fu Jinxing's hand, took two steps to Shen Han's side, and supported his swaying body. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Han took the opportunity to wrap his arms tightly around Qiao Xi's waist, pressing his entire weight onto her, his chin resting on her shoulder, and breathing weakly, "My stomach... my stomach hurts so much... it feels like it's being stabbed with a knife..."
As he spoke, he turned his head slightly, looking over Qiao Xi's shoulder at Fu Jinxing, whose face had instantly turned ugly.
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