Chapter 58 Sharing a fruit skewer! Does that count as an indirect kiss?
Xia Mian originally wanted to call him "brother," but she swallowed the words back.
In front of Madam Fu and the housekeeper, she dared not...
A strange sense of shame, a hidden, private embarrassment, rose from the toes.
She thought a cold and aloof man like Fu Yanshen wouldn't eat it, but...
The man lowered his gaze expressionlessly, quietly took the fruit skewer from Xia Mian's hand, picked up a piece of bright red dragon fruit, slowly opened his thin lips, and put it into his mouth.
He held the dragon fruit in his mouth for a while, not wanting to chew it. The sweet juice of the dragon fruit filled his mouth, as if it could quench his thirst for a moment.
A moment later, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he swallowed.
Xia Mian stared blankly at the fruit skewer he was holding in his large hand, not daring to utter a sound.
That was the one she had just used...
Fu Yanshen handed her the fruit skewer, his eyelashes lowered as he looked at her, his gaze so fine it seemed like an impenetrable thread, his voice tinged with amusement, "Very sweet."
Xia Mian forced a smile. Why did her heart always flutter for no reason when she was with this man, and why did she always end up in some inexplicably awkward situations?
For example, this fruit skewer...
Fu Yanshen strode out of the living room, got into the military green SUV, and the guard started the car.
The man leaned back in his seat, his burning body pressed against the cold seat.
He squinted slightly, as if the fresh taste of the fruit skewers Xia Mian had used still lingered in his mouth.
He felt the scent of Xia Mian's teeth biting into fruit skewers lingering on his lips and tongue, traveling down his esophagus to every breath he took.
As he stepped out of the elevator, he saw her use the fruit skewer to fork and eat the dragon fruit, and then playfully bite the skewer with her teeth.
Pretending not to know, he deliberately took the fruit stick and used it.
Everything about her is like a deadly poison; a slight touch is enough to become addictive and devastating.
It was as if his entire body was riddled with a disease called Xia Mian, forcing even this high-ranking leader to bow his head and humble himself.
The car drove smoothly forward. He exhaled deeply, forcing down the wet, itchy desire that was seeping into his bones. He calmly opened his eyes and looked out the window, crossing his long legs to compose himself.
...
Xia Mian is very busy. Her driving lessons are from eight to nine in the morning, and her instructor drives to her home to provide the service.
As a beginner, she stepped on the gas for an hour, and her feet were about to give out. When she got out of the car, she felt unsteady on her feet and her head was spinning.
After learning to drive, she immediately went to Master Yang to learn opera.
In Master Yang's courtyard house, Xia Mian stood by the window of the practice room, looking at Lu Lian'er, who was wearing a sun-protective shirt and a sun hat under the scorching sun.
Lu Lian'er wanted to become Yang Bilian's apprentice, so she came over and wouldn't let go of Yang Bilian.
Before the torrential rain and flood, Xia Mian gave Master Yang a suggestion: whenever Lu Lian'er came over, she should find a way to make things difficult for her.
She knew Lu Lian'er too well. This woman only liked to enjoy herself, fantasized about getting something for nothing, and was most afraid of hardship and effort.
And she! She insisted that Lu Lian'er suffer under Master Yang's hands.
Well... Master Yang's task for Lu Lian'er today is to prune flower branches.
There are many flower beds and green plants in the courtyard, all of which need to be trimmed.
"What if she persists?" Master Yang glanced curiously at the girl beside him.
Xia Mian laughed, "If she perseveres and passes the test, then Master will accept her!"
She knew perfectly well what kind of person Lu Lian'er was.
"Then I'll see if she can hold out." Master Yang was even more curious; his little apprentice seemed to dislike Lu Lian'er very much.
Lu Lian'er, holding pruning shears in the courtyard, felt like she was about to melt in the sun.
She was exhausted, thirsty, and in the sun. She was wearing a thick mask, sun-protective clothing, and a hat, but she still felt dizzy from the sun. She was also covered in sweat, and her carefully applied makeup was ruined!
This Master Yang is deliberately bullying her!
A surge of anger welled up in Lu Lian'er's chest.
No! She has to think of something.
She pretended to fix it for about ten more minutes, then her body went limp, her eyes closed, and she lay down on the ground.
Master Yang stood by the window, staring at Lu Lian'er.
She shook her head. "This girl won't do. Tell her not to come."
"Okay." Upon hearing this, the butler immediately went out and helped Lu Lian'er up from the ground.
Lu Lian'er pretended to slowly wake up, "What's wrong with me? My head is so dizzy and I feel so hot, am I having heatstroke?"
"Miss Lu, you are in poor health. You should go back and not come again." The butler looked at her coldly.
"Why? I tried so hard... I got sunburned! I fainted! Why won't you let me come?" Lu Lian'er asked anxiously and aggrievedly.
She has sacrificed so much, can't Master Yang see it?
"You failed the test, now leave." The butler didn't want to waste any more words with her.
Lu Lian'er stomped her foot in anger, "I'll come again tomorrow! I'm sure I can pass the test!"
She stormed out of the courtyard house, furious and nearly driven mad!
He walked very fast, cursing under his breath as he went.
"Look at the way she walks, there's not a trace of weakness from fainting," Master Yang shook his head speechlessly.
She had initially held a sliver of hope that if Lu Lian'er could truly persevere, it would demonstrate her unwavering resolve. But now it seems...
Her hope was completely wasted!
Xia Mian smiled sweetly and adorably, "Master, she's just pretending to be weak!"
"What if she comes again tomorrow?" Master Yang asked her.
“There’s more to this yard than just pruning… there are other chores waiting for her!” A sly smile flashed in Xia Mian’s eyes, like a little fox.
Seeing Lu Lian'er pretending to faint and being wrapped up so tightly, suffering in the courtyard, it's really comfortable for her!
The setting sun painted the sky red. After eating watermelon at Master Yang's place, Xia Mian prepared to go back.
Master Yang was reluctant to part with her, saying, "Since you're just staying at the Fu family's place anyway, why don't you stay here with me and keep this old woman company?"
"Master..." Xia Mian blinked her long eyelashes with emotion. Since her rebirth, it seemed that she had only met good people!
The Fu family treated her so well, and for her to leave so abruptly without any preparation seemed rather heartless.
"How about we wait a while? I'm afraid Grandma Fu will be unhappy."
"You're just too thoughtful!" Master Yang smiled and didn't press her. "Go back quickly."
Zhao Baoqi insisted on coming to pick her up. When she arrived at the gate of the courtyard house, she saw a familiar and imposing Land Rover parked there.
The car window rolled down, and a man's handsome, aloof face suddenly came into view.
The guard had already gotten out of the car and opened the door for her. "Ms. Xia, please get in the car."
Xia Mian was stunned. Why was it Fu Yanshen? Wasn't Bao Qi supposed to come?
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