Chapter 236 Soft Heart (2)
The more ruthless he became, the more incredibly handsome his face became. As if he could see into people's hearts, his words were all directed at Shen Miao's greatest fears. Shen Miao had been reborn, and all she wanted was the safety of the Shen family, and all she sought was revenge. Now, if she died here, everything would come to an abrupt end. Xie Jingxing's eyes were devoid of sympathy or pity. He was truly cold and heartless. No matter her status, even if she was a royal princess today, if she discovered Xie Jingxing and Gao Yang's relationship, there was no reason for her to retreat peacefully. This was the reason she had fought so hard just now. Otherwise, with her cautious nature, she would not have resorted to such a risky method until the last moment.
Suddenly, the smiling faces of Wanyu and Fu Ming from her previous life flashed before her eyes. Shen Miao widened her eyes, and without even noticing, two lines of tears flowed down her cheeks.
It's so unacceptable. If I die here, it's really, really unacceptable.
Xie Jingxing saw her tears, narrowed his eyes, and looked at her inquiringly. He had not forgotten the ruthless blow Shen Miao had just dealt him. Using tears to gain sympathy from a woman would not work with him.
However, Shen Miao simply stared, tears silently flowing. Her eyes held no trace of pity or weakness; her wooden tears suddenly made one feel heartbroken. It was as if she had already experienced pain beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, reaching the end of her rope, and feeling a deep sense of desolation. This sorrow was silent, yet tears, loyal to her body, flowed first.
Xie Jingxing frowned as he looked at her, and the hand that was pinching Shen Miao's throat gradually relaxed a little.
Shen Miao was completely oblivious. Finally, Xie Jingxing lowered his hand, his expression showing a hint of helplessness. He was a tall man, and the sight of him cornering a small girl gave him a strange feeling, as if he were bullying a child. Although Xie Jingxing knew full well that Shen Miao and the word "child" were probably not compatible at all.
After a while, he finally pulled out the hairpin from his arm. It was very painful to pull it out. Xie Jingxing frowned slightly and played with the hairpin in his hand. Seeing Shen Miao staring at him, he suddenly felt a sense of inexplicable embarrassment. He said, "Don't cry, I won't kill you." After a pause, he added, "I'm just scaring you."
Shen Miao breathed a sigh of relief. She knew Xie Jingxing wasn't trying to scare her. His murderous intent was fierce in that moment; he truly had the will to kill. In the end, his relenting heart was merely a few tears. As for what had moved Xie Jingxing, Shen Miao wasn't entirely sure.
Xie Jingxing asked: "How did you find this place?"
"I once saw Uncle San's copy of Liu Yuan's Night Banquet at home. I stumbled upon this secret room while exploring. I was curious and didn't expect to meet you when I came in."
Xie Jingxing looked at her with a half-smile: "Shen Wan?"
Shen Miao lied without changing her expression: “Yes.”
"Little girl, I'm not a brother of the Chen family. Don't use the borrowed knife to kill someone on me." Xie Jingxing said lazily. Shen Miao was a mean-spirited person at heart. Even at this point, she still wanted to plot against Shen Wan.
"I didn't see or hear anything today. If you don't embarrass me, I won't embarrass you either." Shen Miao looked at him and said, "Let's keep our distance."
"You can't embarrass me." Xie Jingxing's defiant tone made people grit their teeth in hatred. He said, "I will spare your life today. If this matter is leaked in the slightest, I can't be blamed for your Shen family's misfortune."
Shen Miao quickly replied, “I won’t reveal it.”
Xie Jingxing was obviously very satisfied with her character of not stopping when things were going well. He was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Chen Miao, do you have any grudge against the Fu family?"
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