Chapter 374 Call me "husband," and I'll elope with you.
That large hand, burning hot, was still groping her body restlessly.
Lin Xiaoli was so shocked that she trembled all over, and her face instantly turned so red that it looked like it could bleed.
"Don't……"
Seeing her frightened look, Sheng Tingxiao felt his anger burn even brighter, wishing he could torture her right now.
But he held back.
Not now.
"Scared?"
He leaned down and stared at her, his words chillingly cold.
"Lin Xiaoli, who gave you the audacity to steal my child and my ring?"
"You still dare to run away from home?"
Lin Xiaoli felt uneasy under his gaze and subconsciously shrank back.
"I don't want to... make things difficult for you." Her voice was barely audible.
These words completely ignited Sheng Tingxiao's anger.
"Do you need to sacrifice yourself? Do you lack confidence in me? Or is your love so fragile?" He suddenly straightened his handsome face, exuding an aura of dominance.
"Lin Xiaoli, am I, Sheng Tingxiao, so worthless in your eyes that you can just throw me away like that?"
Lin Xiaoli could tell from the way his jawline was taut that he was really angry.
She broke down.
"sorry."
This time, she genuinely felt guilty towards him.
But she really had no other choice.
With her family background and her vampire-like father, what else could she do?
As she thought about it, her eyes welled up with tears.
"Don't cry."
Sheng Tingxiao coldly gave the order.
"If you shed even a single tear, I'll throw you into the police station immediately."
He moved closer, exuding a strong sense of pressure.
“The diamond ring around your neck is worth 36 million of mine. Stealing 36 million is a serious crime, enough to spend your life in jail.”
Sheng Tingxiao continued to scare her with the coldest words.
Lin Xiaoli was so frightened that tears welled up in her eyes; she had never imagined that the ring was so expensive.
Thirty-six million?
She reached out to touch the coldness on her neck, wanting to take it off immediately.
"I didn't know it was so expensive."
Sheng Tingxiao's large hand was one step ahead of hers, reaching out to press down on her hand.
"It's too late to return it to me now."
He looked at her with deep eyes, his gaze filled with emotions she couldn't decipher.
"Now, I'm giving you two choices."
"First, obediently turn yourself in."
"Second, you are never allowed to leave me. If you run away again, you will be caught and sent straight to prison."
He spoke very seriously, without the slightest hint of joking.
He added, each word striking her heart: "As long as you're not afraid that your mother will be left without anyone to take care of her for the rest of her life, then go ahead and run."
He must teach her a lesson.
No debts owed to each other? She's dreaming.
She's pregnant with his child; she'll never be able to sort things out in this lifetime.
Lin Xiaoli felt extremely wronged and subconsciously wanted to bite her lower lip.
"Don't bite."
He then issued another domineering command.
Seeing her looking so broken, he finally softened and sat down on the edge of the bed to look at her.
Have you made your choice?
She nodded.
"Will you still run away in the future?" He stared into her eyes, not missing a single subtle expression.
She shook her head vigorously.
Sheng Tingxiao was very satisfied with her obedient appearance at the moment.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door, and a maid came in carrying a bowl of dark medicine, instantly filling the air with an unpleasant smell of Chinese medicine.
"Pregnancy-preserving medicine, open your mouth."
Sheng Tingxiao took the bowl, scooped up a spoonful, tested the temperature with his lips, and carefully brought it to her lips.
She obediently opened her mouth, and the bitter medicine slid down her throat. Her brows furrowed slightly, but she didn't dare utter a single word of "bitter."
After feeding her the medicine, Sheng Tingxiao picked up a tissue and gently wiped her mouth. Then, as if by magic, he produced a small preserved plum and put it in her mouth.
The sweet and sour taste melted in her mouth, and her brows slowly relaxed.
Sheng Tingxiao took off his coat and tossed it aside, then lifted the blanket and lay down next to her.
The faint smell of tobacco on him, mixed with his unique scent, enveloped her.
"What are you doing?" Lin Xiaoli asked nervously, involuntarily shrinking back.
"I haven't had a good night's sleep in five days because I've been looking for you."
As he spoke, Sheng Tingxiao stretched out his long arm and pulled her down to lie down, encircling her in his arms.
"You heartless little brat."
"Sheng Tingxiao, I'm sorry." She leaned against his strong chest and apologized again.
"Apologize with words?" Sheng Tingxiao glared at her. "It's not that it's impossible."
This mouth is speaking with a double entendre.
Seeing that she didn't take any action, he snorted again.
"Wait for me to invite you?"
Lin Xiaoli's cheeks flushed, and she quickly leaned in and gently kissed him on the cheek, then kissed him again.
Sheng Tingxiao was not satisfied. He flipped over and straddled her, then lowered his head and kissed her.
The kiss carried a sense of punishment, yet it was also filled with the ecstatic joy of regaining what was lost.
He kissed her for a long time before finally letting go, panting.
He pulled her back into his arms, holding her very tightly, as if afraid that she would disappear again if he let go.
If it weren't for her pregnancy, he would have given her a good beating today.
For now, we can only endure it!
He fell asleep shortly afterward, his breathing even and deep.
Lin Xiaoli leaned against him, listening to his strong heartbeat, but cried silently.
She hadn't expected him to find her so quickly.
Suddenly, she didn't want to run anymore; she couldn't escape.
She just wanted to stay in this unfamiliar city forever, as long as he was there...
The abandoned warehouse was filled with dust and a musty smell.
Si Nuan held a woman's cigarette between her slender fingers.
She gently exhaled two smoke rings, the smoke swirling and blurring her cold, beautiful face.
Behind him, four bodyguards in black stood ramrod straight, exuding an oppressive aura.
A woman was tied to the chair; it was Cen Yu, Li Zhengyang's wife.
Her hair was disheveled, her makeup was ruined, and she was staring intently at Si Nuan with a venomous gaze.
"Si Nuan, you'd better let me go now, or Zheng Yang will definitely not let you off the hook!"
Upon hearing this, Si Nuan's lips curled into a faint, indifferent smile.
She casually tossed away her cigarette butt, walked closer step by step, grabbed Cen Yu's hair, and forced her to tilt her head back.
"Cen Yu, you bitch."
"Five years ago, you stole my marriage; today, you want my life too?"
Do you think you can afford it?
Before she could finish speaking, Si Nuan raised her hand, and the crisp sound of a slap echoed in the empty warehouse.
I slapped him hard seven or eight times, until my palms felt numb, before I stopped.
Cen Yu's face quickly swelled up, and blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.
But instead of getting angry, she laughed, a laugh that sent chills down one's spine.
"Si Nuan, are you very regretful that you couldn't stay with Li Zhengyang forever?"
"It's a pity, he's in my bed every night, making love with me. You know what? His sex drive is incredibly high, he's always clinging to me."
"You'll never be Mrs. Li in this lifetime! Hahaha!"
Cen Yu knew all too well how to touch Si Nuan's sore spots.
However, she had had enough of these past five years.
As long as this woman lives, Li Zhengyang's heart will never truly belong to her.
Just yesterday was their wedding anniversary. She prepared a table full of delicious food, but he didn't come home all night.
He actually went to the club that Si Nuan frequented and waited outside all night, just to catch a glimpse of her.
How could she not hate that!
Si Nuan's smile deepened.
"Since Mrs. Li enjoys those things so much, then I'll let you show off your skills."
She pulled hard.
"Sizzle!"
Cen Yu's designer dress was torn open with a huge rip, revealing her snow-white skin and sexy black lace.
"What are you trying to do?!"
Cen Yu finally felt panic and screamed.
Just then, a screeching sound of tires screeching against the ground rang out.
The warehouse door was pushed open, and a tall, handsome figure walked in.
It was Li Zhengyang, exuding a noble and powerful aura, followed by Mu Jin and two bodyguards.
His gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling on Cen Yu, whose clothes were disheveled and whose cheeks were red and swollen. His eyes instantly sharpened.
"Zhengyang, save me! She wants to have me humiliated!"
Upon seeing her savior, Cen Yu immediately accused the villain first.
"That wicked woman, she just wants to humiliate you!"
"Let her go."
Li Zhengyang's voice was deep and emotionless.
"Whatever she did wrong, I'll make amends."
When Si Nuan heard the words "I'll make it up to you," the anger in her heart almost burned away completely.
She forced down her surging emotions, walked step by step to him, and looked up at him with a smile.
"President Li, what she wants is my life. Can you afford to pay for it with my life?"
After saying that, she snatched a dagger from the bodyguard and threw it forcefully onto the ground between the two of them.
The metal struck the concrete, producing a crisp sound.
"Go ahead and stab me in the chest, and I'll let her go."
"Otherwise, unless I die today, you won't be able to take her away."
In Si Nuan's eyes, love and hate intertwined and churned. All the resentment of so many years would finally be put to rest today.
Li Zhengyang looked at her seriously, "Si Nuan, she wouldn't dare kill you. I've investigated, it was her subordinates who acted on their own."
Name your price and let her go.
"I said, today it's either you or her who dies," Si Nuan interrupted him coldly. "Only one of you can live."
She added, "Don't even think about stealing people. This is my territory, and the number of people you brought isn't enough."
Li Zhengyang looked at her resolute expression, his emotions unclear.
He spoke, his voice tinged with weariness, "Si Nuan, don't be willful. You still have a long way to go in your life."
"It's none of your business!" Si Nuan cursed, taking a step back abruptly.
With a single glance, the four thugs behind him immediately rushed forward.
A chaotic battle erupted instantly.
The two sides fought fiercely and were evenly matched.
Li Zhengyang was tall and strong, and his movements were clean and efficient. Every punch he threw was full of ruthlessness, and no one could get close to him.
Si Nuan watched his fighting figure, and her eyes gradually reddened.
The last time I saw him fight was eight years ago.
That day, she was surrounded and harassed by a group of thugs. He did the same thing, like a god descending from the heavens, taking care of everyone with a few punches and kicks, and then carefully carrying her to see a doctor.
A year after they fell in love, they gave each other their first time under a sycamore tree.
He held her in his arms and whispered in her ear that he would protect her forever.
Who would have thought that he would marry someone else and then resort to physical violence against her?
Her vision blurred, and the old scars on her heart were torn open again, bleeding profusely.
"Go to hell!"
Cen Yu's vicious screams exploded in my ears.
She had somehow broken free of the ropes, clutching the dagger in her hand, and stabbed at Si Nuan's heart like a madwoman.
In a flash, a tall figure suddenly pulled Si Nuan into his arms, using his broad back to shield her from the fatal blow.
Si Nuan froze completely.
When she came to her senses, she saw Li Zhengyang holding her tightly.
"Li Zhengyang, you're still protecting her! She deserves to die!"
Cen Yu went completely mad. She rushed forward, grabbed the hilt of the knife with both hands, and pulled the dagger out violently.
Warm blood gushed out instantly.
"Zhengyang! Zhengyang!"
Si Nuan screamed, her hands trembling as she tried to cover the wound on his back.
Li Zhengyang groaned softly, looked down at her, his eyes filled with endless affection.
"It's okay, don't be afraid."
"uncle!"
Mu Jin kicked Cen Yu away, and Cen Yu went berserk, stumbling and running away.
Just then, Sheng Tingxiao walked in unhurriedly with two bodyguards.
His cold gaze was fixed on the woman who was about to run away.
"No one who hurts me will get away with it."
His words were icy, and the bodyguards behind him immediately stepped forward and seized Cen Yu.
Ultimately, Li Zhengyang was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The red light in the operating room was on.
Si Nuan waited outside, her body ice-cold and completely lost.
Sheng Tingxiao walked to her side and spoke calmly.
Do you know why Cen Yu hates you so much and wants to kill you?
Si Nuan slowly looked up at him, her face full of confusion.
"Because, in the five years of their marriage, Li Zhengyang has never touched her."
Sheng Tingxiao stared at her and said, word by word.
"In his heart, there has only ever been you."
Si Nuan stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
The next second, tears could no longer be held back and rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably.
After saying that, Sheng Tingxiao left the hospital. He still had to have dinner with Xiao Li and take a walk with her...
He believed that Si Nuan, even if she had to risk her life, would absolutely refuse the marriage alliance with the Sheng family.
Little did they know, Si Mingshan and Sheng Chengjun had just finished a phone call.
After hanging up the phone, Si Mingshan was in a great mood. He had finally managed to get his daughter to agree to the marriage with the Sheng family, and now that Sheng Tingxiao was in Ancheng, he decided to strike while the iron was hot.
With only eight days left until the old lady's birthday, they decided to have a double celebration on her birthday by getting the two of them engaged.
Before long, a news story became a trending topic.
A transnational marriage between the eldest son of the Sheng family and the eldest daughter of the Si family.
Lin Xiaoli was eating dinner, being served by two servants.
When she saw this news pop up, her eyes instantly darkened.
Sheng Tingxiao strode in and saw that her eyes were red, so he knew she had seen the news.
"Sad?" He immediately pulled her onto his lap.
With the maid beside her, Lin Xiaoli's face immediately turned red.
Sheng Tingxiao waved his hand, and the servants all left.
"It's good that you're sad; it proves you love me very much." Sheng Tingxiao looked calm and didn't seem to be in a hurry at all.
“Sheng Tingxiao, let’s… separate.” Lin Xiaoli mustered her courage and said, “Miss Si is actually a good person, she’s different from Qin Shu.”
"Are you trying to push me out again, afraid that no one will want me?" Sheng Tingxiao lowered his head and gently bit her lip.
Lin Xiaoli's eyes reddened, and she looked up at him, "You know perfectly well that there's no future for us."
"What do you mean there's no result? Isn't it in your belly?" Sheng Tingxiao stroked her belly with his large hand, his gentle voice falling into her ear, "Call me husband, and I'll elope with you."
Lin Xiaoli's eyes widened.
He continued to coax, "Be good, call me husband, and I'll hold up the sky for you even if the sky falls."
Lin Xiaoli still didn't move, and Sheng Tingxiao punished her by kissing her lips.
He pried open her lips and teeth, conquering and devouring all her unease and fear.
He only stepped back slightly when Lin Xiaoli was almost unable to breathe, pressing his forehead against hers.
Their breaths mingled, hot and ambiguous.
"If you don't call me, I'll elope with you and disappear for 60 years. Let's see how the two old men arrange their marriage."
A blatant threat.
madman!
This man is a complete madman!
Lin Xiaoli was so shocked by his outrageous words that her mind went blank.
But my heart started pounding uncontrollably.
For the madness in his words, and for the preciousness he held in his hands.
Her lips moved a few times, and a vague, shy syllable, trembling, escaped from her throat.
"husband……"
Sheng Tingxiao smiled with satisfaction, "So good."
He picked up the soup bowl and carefully fed it to her.
He knew it was time for him to make his move...
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