Chapter 91: Cultivate Relationships
Cen Wan's pupils shrank, and she looked at him in disbelief, blurting out, "Aren't you drunk?"
Shen Yixiao narrowed his eyes and said with certainty: "So it's not a dream."
"..." Cen Wan's fingers tightened little by little, and she let the cat out of the bag.
Shen Yixiao raised his hand and held her shoulders, forcing her to look at him: "You obviously still have feelings for me, why do you always avoid me?"
Cen Wan turned her eyes away stubbornly: "You're wrong."
Shen Yixiao felt a blockage in his chest, as if he was being pressed down by a huge rock, and he felt suffocated.
He pinched her jaw and straightened her face, forcing her to look at him, his voice cold: "Then why didn't you hide away last night, huh?"
He stared at her face intently, not missing a single expression on her face.
She didn't struggle when he held her in his arms last night, and she didn't push him away when he bit her.
He could feel that her body was not resisting him.
Even when he was drunk, she was more intimate and indulgent with him than usual.
Cen Wan bit her lip, her drooping eyelashes trembling. She raised her eyes to look at him with a cold expression: "You are so strong, I can't avoid you."
Shen Yixiao's forehead was throbbing, and he tried his best to control his emotions. His dark pupils seemed to want to look into her eyes.
"But, in the end, you were the one who took the initiative to kiss me."
"Do you need help recalling your memories?"
Cen Wan's fingertips moved slightly, and the burning sensation on her shoulders and neck seemed to still be there.
Shen Yixiao was clinging to her at that time, kissing and biting her neck. She finally coaxed him to let her go, but he refused to let her leave or sleep.
The two of them were deadlocked for a long time. Finally, there was no other way, so Cen Wan tried to negotiate with him: "I'll just kiss you and then you can go to sleep, okay?"
"After you kiss me goodnight, you have to go to sleep."
That was their previous habit, and Shen Yixiao agreed.
Cen Wan leaned over and gently kissed the corner of his lips, but left immediately.
When she stood up, he grabbed her neck, pried open her teeth forcefully and domineeringly, and kissed her for a long time.
If Cen Wan hadn't still retained some rationality, who knows what would have happened that night.
The tips of her ears gradually felt hot. Cen Wan met Shen Yixiao's sharp eyes and cold expression, moved her lips, and spoke in a very indifferent tone.
"I just want you to go to bed early. After all, drunk people are difficult to deal with."
"Difficult?" Shen Yixiao asked with his jaw clenched, almost gritting his teeth, "Is this how you deal with all difficult people?"
"Let everyone be hugged and kissed?"
Cen Wan looked into his scarlet eyes, twitched the corners of her lips, her throat filled with bitterness, and the words that came out of her mouth were extremely cold:
"It's inevitable that grown men and women will lose control occasionally."
She dug her nails deep into her palms, forcing herself to steel her heart and say something heartbreaking: "Physiological impulses have nothing to do with the object."
As her cold and heartless words reached his ears word by word, Shen Yixiao felt that the blood in his body froze.
He clenched his fists tightly, the knuckles on the back of his hands protruded, his thin lips were pressed into a straight line, his eyes gradually darkened to almost black, and a huge storm was brewing in his quiet eyes.
Shen Yixiao's chest heaved violently with anger, and after the rage, a deep sense of powerlessness arose.
"Cen Wan, you are really great!"
After saying this, Shen Yixiao turned around and strode away, his back revealing a stern look.
He was afraid that if he heard a few more hurtful words from her, he would lose control of himself.
Cen Wan watched him leave angrily, her eyes warmed. She lowered her eyes and whispered, "I'm sorry."
…
Jiang Yuan waited for a long time but Cen Wan didn't come, so he went back the same way to find her.
As soon as she reached the small garden, she saw Cen Wan standing there in a daze.
"Wanwan..." Jiang Yuan walked forward and looked at her with concern, "What's wrong with you?"
Cen Wan raised her head, moved her lips, and just called out "Yuanyuan", and then she couldn't say anything else.
My throat felt dry, my eyes were sore, and my emotions were about to break free but were forcibly suppressed.
Jiang Yuan looked at her dazed look, did not ask any further questions, but just reached out and hugged her.
"Ji Yuanchen said he's going hiking in the afternoon and camping to watch the stars at night. Don't you love studying the stars? I heard there will be a meteor shower tonight. I'll find you an astronomical telescope. The scene is sure to be spectacular."
"Or, if you want to leave, I'll go with you."
Cen Wan felt warm in her heart when she heard Jiang Yuan's words.
She didn't want to leave halfway and spoil everyone's fun, but she was just feeling a little uncomfortable, so she decided to go hiking to relax and sort out her thoughts.
Cen Wan didn't see Shen Yixiao again until lunch. She thought he might have left and didn't want to see her again.
During lunch, Ji Yuanchen suddenly appeared with a girl.
Qin Yanxiu raised his eyebrows slightly: "This is..."
Ji Yuanchen scratched his head: "This is Gu Zhiyuan, seems to be my... distant cousin?"
"My cousin," the girl next to him corrected, looking at everyone with a smile, "My name is Gu Zhiyuan, I'm three days older than Ji Yuanchen, and I just came back from abroad. Nice to meet you all."
The girl looked young, with delicate features, cherry lips, a beautiful nose, and a pair of big watery eyes that seemed to be able to speak. She stood there prettyly, like an exquisite doll.
When Qin Yanxiu heard the name, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he said nothing.
Gu Zhiyuan was very outgoing. After greeting everyone, he stared at Cen Wan and Jiang Yuan intently, making both of them feel a little uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?" Cen Wan couldn't help but ask, "Why is Miss Gu looking at us like that?"
Gu Zhiyuan blinked: "I always look twice when I see a pretty girl."
She said it sincerely, and Cen Wan curled her lips: "You are cute too."
Gu Zhiyuan nodded: "Yeah, I know."
Cen Wan: "..."
She suddenly didn't know how to react.
At this moment, Shen Yixiao, who had not appeared all morning, suddenly came in from the door with an indifferent look on his face, as if someone owed him money.
Ji Yuanchen waved at him quickly: "Brother Yi, here!"
Shen Yixiao raised his eyelids, walked over and sat next to Qin Yanxiu.
Qin Yanxiu saw that he had a sullen face and asked knowingly, "What's wrong? You don't look very happy."
Shen Yixiao glanced at him coldly: "Which eye of yours saw that I was unhappy?"
Qin Yanxiu: “Two.”
Shen Yixiao: "Then you should see a doctor."
Qin Yanxiu: "..."
Throughout the whole process, Shen Yixiao didn't even look at Cen Wan, as if he treated this person as air.
Cen Wan also lowered her eyes, and the two of them did not communicate at all.
Ji Yuanchen was completely unaware and began to plan his afternoon schedule.
"Brother Yan, Sister Yuan and I are in one team. Brother Yi, you and Miss Cen are in one car. Let's meet at the foot of the mountain first, and then climb up together."
"I've already sent up the camping supplies. We can just set up our own tents when we get there. Do you want one each or..."
Shen Yixiao raised his eyelids: "Why should I be in the same group with her?"
"Ah?" Ji Yuanchen hadn't reacted yet.
Cen Wan lowered her head and said softly, "Yuanyuan and I can go together. There's no need to trouble Mr. Shen."
Even if Ji Yuanchen was slow to react, he realized something was amiss between the two of them and blurted out, "Brother Yi, Miss Cen, are you guys having a fight?"
Shen Yixiao snorted coldly: "Why should I argue with her?"
Cen Wan pursed her lips and said nothing.
Gu Zhiyuan, who was standing by, had been staring at Shen Yixiao since he appeared. After hearing their conversation, his eyes darted from side to side, glancing at this and that, and suddenly poked his head out: "How about I join your team?"
Others: “???”
Shen Yixiao glanced at her indifferently without saying a word, but his meaning was very clear.
Who are you?
Can anyone ride in my car?
Gu Zhiyuan's eyebrows curved, and he said something surprising: "By the way, cultivate some feelings."
…
On the way to the foot of the mountain, Ji Yuanchen took Jiang Yuan and Cen Wan, and Shen Yixiao took Gu Zhiyuan.
In the car, Cen Wan looked out the window with a dazed expression.
Jiang Yuan looked at her worriedly: "Wanwan..."
Cen Wan turned around and smiled: "It's okay."
But your smile is uglier than your crying.
Jiang Yuan didn't say this out loud. She leaned over to Ji Yuanchen, who was driving, and asked, "Is Miss Gu Mr. Shen's marriage partner?"
When Gu Zhiyuan said that she was going to marry Shen Yixiao, everyone was shocked.
Ji Yuanchen thought carefully and said, "I haven't heard Brother Yi mention it, but there seem to be some rumors that the Gu family and the Shen family are going to form an alliance."
"Gu family?" Jiang Yuan asked, "Which Gu family? Could it be the Gu family in West Lane, South City?"
Ji Yuanchen nodded: "Yes, Gu Zhiyuan is Mayor Gu's daughter."
Jiang Yuan was stunned and subconsciously looked at Cen Wan.
Cen Wan lowered her eyes and spoke softly, "Really? Then they are a perfect match, perfect for each other."
Ji Yuanchen opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but then closed it again. He didn't know what was going on, so it was better not to say anything.
The car was silent and the atmosphere was stagnant, so Ji Yuanchen had to reach out and turn on the music.
"One person's accomplishment is better than three people's entanglement..."
When the lyrics reached this point, Jiang Yuan leaned forward and pressed the next song: "What kind of music taste do you have? It's terrible!" (The plot requires it; the author has no opinion on the song or the singer.)
Ji Yuanchen was angry but dared not say anything. He looked back at Jiang Yuan with grievance.
“Focus on driving!”
"oh."
The car stopped at the foot of the mountain. Just as Cen Wan was about to get out, she saw a Cayenne arrogantly parked in front of them.
Shen Yixiao stepped out of the car with his long legs, walked around to the passenger side and opened the door.
Gu Zhiyuan came down from upstairs and smiled sweetly at him.
Cen Wan tightened her fingertips and immediately looked away.
After everyone gathered together, Gu Zhiyuan stood beside Shen Yixiao and said to the others, "Just climbing the mountain is so boring. Why don't we have a competition? We'll see which team wins according to the current groups. The losing team will help the winning team set up their tents."
Shen Yixiao stood lazily aside with an indifferent attitude, letting Gu Zhiyuan make arrangements.
This scene was seen as tacit approval by others.
Ji Yuanchen raised his hand weakly: "Still sticking with the current grouping?"
Shen Yixiao glanced at Cen Wan from the corner of his eye. She looked indifferent. He snorted coldly: "What else?"
Ji Yuanchen: "...Okay."
Gu Zhiyuan glanced at Cen Wan and said, "Miss Cen, let's meet at the top of the mountain."
This was clearly a provocation. Jiang Yuan was about to step forward when Cen Wan pulled her back. She pulled the corners of her lips together and forced a smile: "Okay."
Yuxi Mountain is the largest and highest mountain range around Nancheng. It has beautiful scenery and fresh air. It has been gradually developed in recent years and many people come here to travel and hike.
A special tourist trail has been built from the foot of the mountain to the middle of the mountain. The road becomes rugged and steep as you go up. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire city, and there is a large lawn where you can camp and watch the stars.
At the beginning, the road was flat and wide. Cen Wan and Jiang Yuan walked side by side, and Ji Yuanchen followed behind them.
In front, Shen Yixiao took big steps and soon left them far behind.
"You're walking too fast! Wait for me!"
Gu Zhiyuan's delicate complaints could still be faintly heard.
Cen Wan looked down at the road beneath her feet without looking up.
Jiang Yuan paid special attention to Cen Wan's emotions. Every time Ji Yuanchen said just a few words, she would complain that he was nagging.
He had no choice but to follow the two of them quietly. When he turned around to look for Qin Yanxiu, there was no one there.
"Brother Yan was walking too slowly. I didn't even see anyone."
Cen Wan tried hard not to think about Shen Yixiao, and chatted with Jiang Yuan about other things while walking upstairs.
She was wearing a navy blue windbreaker, carrying a bag on her shoulder, and her hair was tied up. She looked neat and clean.
After walking for nearly forty minutes, Shen Yixiao had already reached the pavilion halfway up the mountain.
Looking out from here, you can see layers of mountains, towering hills, and forests of grass and trees, and all you see is a sea of green.
Gu Zhiyuan put her hands on her hips and followed him breathlessly: "Why are you walking so fast? I'm almost dead tired."
Shen Yixiao glanced at her indifferently, his eyes falling on the road they came from.
Gu Zhiyuan didn't expect him to help her, so she climbed up a huge rock with difficulty, took out a tissue to wipe herself, and then sat down in the pavilion.
"I'm so tired..." she muttered softly.
Shen Yixiao acted as if he couldn't hear anything. His tall figure stood upright, looking down the mountain.
Gu Zhiyuan fanned herself with her hands to cool down and secretly rolled her eyes at him: "You are so cold and cruel, you deserve to not be able to get a wife!"
"When I become your sister-in-law, I'll see how you can still act so arrogant..."
Shen Yixiao suddenly turned around. Gu Zhiyuan hadn't even closed her mouth yet. She tactically took a sip of water and said, "Well, when Miss Cen comes over later, let's get a little intimate. If you give me a hand or open a bottle of water and hand it to me, she'll definitely be jealous!"
"Don't look at me like that. I'm not interested in you."
Shen Yixiao: "I'm interested in you? You were the one who came to me first."
“…”
"We are mutually beneficial, okay? We will all be a family from now on, so why should we be so clear about the divisions?"
Gu Zhiyuan blinked her eyelashes slightly and began to deceive: "Think about it, the friends around you are all men, how can they help you? Otherwise, how could you have not won her back for so long? I am different, I am a woman, women must understand women better, believe me."
"Anyway, you all have to call me sister-in-law from now on. I won't harm you."
Shen Yixiao slowly raised his eyelids: "Are you so confident? Little Antique doesn't like your style."
Gu Zhiyuan: “???”
"If he doesn't like mine, which one does he like?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Zhiyuan immediately reached out and held his arm.
Shen Yixiao's eyes turned cold, and just as he was about to pull his hand away, he heard her repeat in a low voice: "Here they come, Miss Cen and the others are here..."
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