Almost instantly, a strange feeling welled up inside me, and I felt a little disgusted by his intimate behavior.
Seemingly sensing my reluctance, Jin Buwei slowly loosened his arms that were tightly wrapped around me, but still maintained a very close distance.
"Why don't you need my help? Have you fallen in love with Qin Shisheng?" Although his tone was as gentle as ever, there was still a hint of barely perceptible dissatisfaction in it.
Upon hearing his question, I replied expressionlessly, "I'm just afraid that repaying this kindness will require paying a huge, huge price."
He quickly took a deep breath.
"Mr. Jin, I am very grateful to you for saving my brother. But I really dare not accept your help so easily, because I am afraid I cannot afford to lose!"
At this moment, a gentle smile appeared on Jin Buwei's handsome face, and his deep peach blossom eyes were filled with genuine feelings.
"You wouldn't want to be my woman?"
His words made my heart skip a beat.
I hesitated for a moment, but still managed to say it.
“I’m afraid you’ll give me to another man. My small body can’t withstand that kind of torment and humiliation.”
Upon hearing this, his brows furrowed tightly, and a barely perceptible hint of anger flashed across his handsome face.
"Who told you this nonsense? How could I possibly give you away so easily!" he retorted immediately, his voice filled with incomprehension.
"I am indeed beautiful and charming."
But someone like you, who has been with countless women, I really can't believe you would genuinely want to marry me.
Moreover, I don't believe it's without any ulterior motive! Every word carried a clear sense of alienation, as if deliberately drawing a line between herself and him.
"You must understand, I am absolutely serious about you! I really want to marry you! Just like you said, with my status, I could have any woman I wanted, I'm only involved with you because I like you!"
His gaze was intense as he stared intently at me. A resolute light flashed deep within his eyes.
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