Chapter 53 If you shout louder, you won't have to bother.
Xie Yanzhi then loosened the door latch, untied his hands from around his waist, and turned to sit on the stool in front of him.
Shen Qingnian followed over and was about to sit opposite when Xie Yanzhi grabbed her and pressed her onto his lap.
Shen Qingnian instinctively reached out and braced herself against his shoulder to keep her body away from him.
Xie Yanzhi changed her position again, pressing down on her two fair hands with one large hand, and wrapping his other large hand around her waist.
"What, you're not happy about it?" Xie Yanzhi raised an eyebrow at her.
She should be grateful that he's still willing to hold her.
Shen Qingnian shook her head, but ultimately overcame her reluctance and let him hold her.
She was afraid of angering Xie Yanzhi.
She was afraid that Xiao Huaiyi would witness her shameful behavior.
She hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Cousin, could I speak to Young Master Xiao myself?"
She really didn't dare to think about what kind of trouble it would cause if she went with Xie Yanzhi.
"It's not that it's impossible?"
Shen Qingnian's eyes lit up, a flash of joy passing through them.
"I'll finish what I haven't done here first, then you can go and talk to him."
"But he's right next door, so if the noise gets a little loud later, we won't have to bother him."
Xie Yanzhi spoke calmly, her hand around his waist reaching down to caress him through his skirt.
He had already endured this much, yet Shen Qingnian still wanted to take a roundabout approach and try to deceive him.
He looked closely at the face. The eyes were still red, the delicate little nose was still pink, and the full lips were gently pursed, looking aggrieved.
Xie Yanzhi suddenly scoffed coldly; he was always deceived by her pitiful appearance.
Unable to resist, they probed even deeper.
Shen Qingnian tensed up, her slender legs stiffened, resisting the domineering and forceful takeover.
Without even looking at Xie Yanzhi's face, she knew that his anger, which had just subsided, had surged up again, which was why he had said those shameless things and done such shameless things.
She felt the heat of that large hand, and her face burned.
At this moment, Ping An's somewhat anxious voice came from next door: "Young master, it's already this late, I'm afraid Miss Chen won't be coming."
"Yes, it's time to go."
Xiao Huaiyi's gentle voice came through, tinged with helplessness.
Xiao Jingyi's carriage had been waiting outside for a long time, accompanied by two teams of men, as if afraid he would run away.
He was just a little unwilling.
Now that he's gone, who knows when he'll see Miss Shen again?
He also didn't understand why Ms. Chen never showed up for his dates.
A vague unease crept into her heart, as if fate had decreed that the two of them were destined to be apart.
Hearing Xiao Huaiyi say he was leaving, Shen Qingnian felt relieved.
She hoped that Young Master Xiao would leave quickly, so that there would still be room for reconciliation between them in the future.
“Cousin, Young Master Xiao has left.” Shen Qingnian said softly, her tone light.
The next moment, Xiao Huaiyi said, "Let's wait a little longer for Miss Chen. Perhaps something has delayed her." There was not a trace of impatience in his voice.
Xie Yanzhi noticed that Shen Qingnian tightened her grip on the handkerchief, causing it to wrinkle.
He scoffed, then patted Shen Qingnian's bottom: "Get up, it's time to go."
Does she really have to go? She genuinely doesn't want to go.
"What are you still dawdling about?" Xie Yanzhi's eyes flashed with a hint of anger.
Shen Qingnian knew that Xie Yanzhi was already impatient, but she still tugged at his sleeve and timidly said, "Cousin."
Xie Yanzhi raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of warning.
Shen Qingnian's voice was barely audible: "Please give me some face later, cousin."
"What right do you think you have to make demands?"
A lying woman who tramples on his sincerity, a restless woman!
Xie Yanzhi pulled her arm and led her to Xiao Huaiyi's private room.
Shen Qingnian felt a little uneasy, but Xie Yanzhi didn't give her any chance to back out. He reached out and knocked on the door for her.
The person inside quickly came and opened the door. Ping An, seeing it was Miss Shen, happily called out, "Young Master, Miss Shen has arrived!"
It's finally here!
Xiao Huaiyi immediately stood up from the stool, her face beaming as she went to the door: "Miss Chen!"
Seeing Xiao Huaiyi's joyful expression, Shen Qingnian felt a surge of bitterness welling up in her heart, a thousand words stuck in her throat.
Shen Qingnian thought she could hide her emotions, but when she saw Xiao Huaiyi, her eyes still reddened and a pang of sadness welled up in her heart.
Xiao Huaiyi frowned as he looked at Shen Qingnian's tearful appearance.
He noticed that Shen Qingnian was still looking at him.
Could it be that Miss Shen is reluctant to part with him?
Thinking of this, he reached out to wipe away her tears.
But a hand blocked him from the side.
Xiao Huaiyi then noticed Xie Yanzhi hiding in the shadows and said to him, "Brother Yanzhi, you've come too."
The faint candlelight illuminated Xie Yanzhi's face, making it impossible to discern his expression.
"What, can't I come?" Xie Yanzhi replied coldly.
Seeing Shen Qingnian's tearful expression before she could speak, he clenched his fist.
She was heartbroken for another man.
Xiao Huaiyi never expected that his brother-sister relationship with Miss Shen was so deep that he would accompany Shen Qingnian to the appointment.
Judging from Yan Zhi's tone, he seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with him.
"Please come in." Xiao Huaiyi smiled and invited the two of them in to sit down.
"Miss Shen, please sit down." Xiao Huaiyi gestured for Shen Qingnian to sit next to him.
Shen Qingnian felt a sharp gaze fall upon her, as if she were being pricked by a needle.
She glanced back at Xie Yanzhi and saw him tapping the table with his index finger, his expression indifferent.
She understood what he meant.
He then said to Xiao Huaiyi, "Young Master Xiao, I'll sit there."
As she spoke, she walked over and sat down next to Xie Yanzhi. Suddenly, she felt a weight on her leg. Looking down, she saw Xie Yanzhi's hand on her leg, patting it lightly.
Shen Qingnian was so nervous that her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She had no choice but to cover herself with a handkerchief, afraid that Xiao Huaiyi would see it.
Xiao Huaiyi was taken aback for a moment, then regained his composure and sat down.
He felt that something was off about the atmosphere tonight, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
The three were silent for a moment. Xiao Huaiyi raised his wine glass to Xie Yanzhi first: "Brother Yanzhi, it's been a long time."
"What are you doing back here?" Xie Yanzhi asked without even lifting his eyelids.
Xiao Huaiyi choked on his drink; he hadn't expected Xie Yanzhi to say something like that.
What did he mean by that? Was he blaming him for leaving without saying goodbye last time, which made Miss Chen sad?
Xiao Huaiyi said apologetically, "Last time I left without saying goodbye, and I was afraid that Miss Shen would misunderstand, so I came back in advance to explain to you."
It's best if you don't come back!
Shen Qingnian felt that Xie Yanzhi's words were getting increasingly strange, and her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She nervously watched Xie Yanzhi from the side, her fingers clutching a handkerchief.
Xiao Huaiyi was taken aback again. Xie Yanzhi seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for him. He thought for a moment and said:
"I am acquainted with Miss Shen thanks to Brother Yan. I would like to offer Brother Yan a toast."
"It was indeed my mistake!"
Hearing this, Xiao Huaiyi became increasingly puzzled. How come she never knew that Xie Yanzhi could be so sarcastic and unpredictable, just like the old women in the manor?
Shen Qingnian's hands trembled involuntarily, hoping that Xiao Huaiyi would stop talking.
Xiao Huaiyi didn't pay attention to Xie Yanzhi's words, only feeling that he was still standing up for Shen Qingnian.
He raised his cup again: "Miss Shen and I are mutually in love. Brother Yan, rest assured, I will definitely come to propose marriage."
"Cousin, are you two in love?"
Xie Yanzhi turned to look at Shen Qingnian and pinched her leg with his large hand.
Shen Qingnian winced in pain, her brows furrowed, and she bit her lip, not daring to make a sound.
Xie Yanzhi's face was ashen, and the cold light in his eyes swept over her from head to toe, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Suddenly, the large hand moved upwards a little further, reaching her slender waist, as if to untie the exquisitely embroidered belt.
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