Xu Xinghe followed Li Xingzhou to an empty warehouse.
The two stopped at the same time.
Li Xingzhou clearly saw the disgust in Xu Xinghe's eyes. His gaze darkened, and he lowered his voice, carrying a barely perceptible hint of bitterness, "Xinghe, why did we become like this? We were clearly before..."
Xu Xinghe interrupted his rambling and cut to the chase, "Stop talking nonsense and give me the thing right now. I've given you the reason countless times, don't pretend you don't know."
She's already made it clear, so why is Li Xingzhou still pretending not to understand?
Is it meaningful to deceive yourself like this?
Perhaps he wasn't deceiving himself, but rather wanted to continue the pretense so that he could make his move on the Xu family's assets.
Li Xingzhou didn't take out the jade pendant. Instead, he opened his white coat, revealing a turtleneck sweater underneath, and pointed to his chest. "The thing is here. Come and get it yourself."
Xu Xinghe frowned and took a step back. "Take it out!"
“Either you come and get it yourself, or…” Li Xingzhou was still smiling, but his tone was much harsher than before, “I’ll throw it somewhere you’ll never find it. This is a jade pendant your father carved himself. He’s gone, separated from you by death. He could never make a second one. Are you really willing to part with it?”
Li Xingzhou reached out and smoothed his sweater, revealing the circular mark of the jade pendant underneath. "It's right here. Come and get it, and I promise I'll give it to you."
Xu Xinghe gritted her teeth but still didn't step forward. "Who knows if that's really what I want!"
What if not?
Li Xingzhou is a cunning bastard; who knows what he's really up to!
“Sigh… Xinghe, you’ve always trusted me.” Li Xingzhou pulled down his collar and took out the jade pendant. “I’ve never truly lied to you, have I?”
Xu Xinghe's eyes lit up; it was this jade pendant!
She remembers it clearly because the carvings on it were not the common Guanyin Buddha statues, or dragons and phoenixes, but stars and rice fields, which represented her name - Xinghe.
Xu Xinghe rushed forward, intending to take advantage of the moment and tear off the jade pendant.
However, Li Xingzhou was faster, dodging to the side. "Xinghe, don't do this. Take it properly, and I'll give it to you."
He stood still again, his face bearing his usual gentle smile, exuding an air of refined elegance and purity. "Come."
Xu Xinghe took a deep breath and reached for the jade pendant again.
Li Xingzhou suddenly stretched out his long arm and pulled her tightly into his embrace. "Xinghe, give me a chance, okay?"
Just as Xu Xinghe was about to struggle, a handkerchief stained with medicine was suddenly covered by her mouth and nose.
Xu Xinghe smelled a pungent odor and struggled even more fiercely, but all her strength seemed to be drained away, and she quickly became weak and powerless.
But her mind remained clear.
That bastard!
They actually drugged her!
In broad daylight, under the clear sky, how could they use such harmful methods!
He's completely insane!
Although Xu Xinghe was already on high alert, she never expected Li Xingzhou to do this.
How could someone like him be so crazy and so reckless!
Li Xingzhou whispered in her ear, his breath warm against her skin, carrying the faint scent of soap, "Xinghe, don't worry, this medicine won't have any effect on your body. How could I bear to hurt you? I just want you to be more obedient and give me a chance to have a proper talk."
"In half an hour, your body will gradually recover, and then I will let you go. You will have enough time to listen to what I have to say."
...
Jiang Linchuan hadn't walked far when his heart grew increasingly heavy. In the end, he couldn't hold back any longer and turned back in the direction the two had left.
He still wanted to see with his own eyes what would happen between them, and how Xu Xinghe would treat Li Xingzhou.
What is said is just talk; it is far less real than what is done.
He walked quickly and soon arrived at the deserted warehouse.
Jiang Linchuan stopped abruptly, his gaze piercing through the dim light as he clearly saw the scene before him.
Xu Xinghe leaned softly against Li Xingzhou's chest, her head slightly lowered.
Li Xingzhou's arm was tightly wrapped around her waist, and his cheek was pressed against the top of her head, in an intimate posture.
In that instant, Jiang Linchuan felt all the blood rush to his head, the heat turning into cold, freezing him speechless.
The sound of the wind in my ears and the noise in the distance all disappeared, leaving only the excruciating pain in my heart!
Just now, while we were shopping, Xu Xinghe's bright smile, her natural tone when talking about the betrothal gifts, and her blushing cheeks when she stole a kiss from him... all those incredibly heartwarming scenes had now turned into sharp fragments, piercing his head and causing him a splitting headache!
Jiang Linchuan wanted to rush in and question Xu Xinghe about why she had treated him this way, but his legs felt as heavy as lead, and he couldn't move.
He didn't know how Xu Xinghe would answer if he actually asked the question.
He was afraid.
Li Xingzhou had been paying close attention to his surroundings. He knew that Jiang Linchuan would definitely come looking for him.
He just heard footsteps.
Since you're here, you're probably just keeping watch somewhere.
Li Xingzhou lowered his eyes, his gaze burning. "Xinghe, this is the first time I've realized how beautiful you are. You know, you were beautiful before, but that kind of beauty lacked vibrancy and intelligence. It was like a flower bud, just waiting to bloom. But now you're like a flower in full bloom, dazzling and radiant. I love you now, so energetic, intelligent, and shrewd. That red coat, you made it."
Wang Zhizhi is foolish, but not foolish enough to actually steal something from the military headquarters.
Xu Xinghe is very generous, and she wouldn't go so far as to call someone to catch a thief over a piece of clothing.
So, she did it on purpose.
Li Xingzhou didn't think Xu Xinghe's actions were wrong; on the contrary, he thought that intelligent women were beautiful.
He likes to manipulate foolish women because it's safer that way and there won't be any problems.
However, when it comes to finding a partner, he still hopes that the other person is smart enough so that they won't be boring in the days to come.
Xu Xinghe wanted to speak, but she was too weak to speak, and even her voice became very soft. Only her eyes were still free. "You...you are shameless! Shameless!"
Li Xingzhou was not angry at all; instead, his smile became more genuine, unlike his usual self who always wore a mask of hypocrisy. "Look, how beautiful and energetic you are like this. The way you look at me makes me want... to have you forever."
He lowered his head slightly.
Xu Xinghe's pupils constricted, and he used all his strength to turn his head to the side.
The kiss didn't fall short; it just moved from the lips to the cheek.
Li Xingzhou chuckled softly, his chest trembling. "Xinghe, you really are different from before. If I had known the real you was like this, I would never have let you leave Shanghai. I would have protected you."
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