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After running for a while, Qiao Yuxiang turned around and was surprised to find no one chasing her.
Fine, she admitted that she had been overthinking; how could she believe that Yan Kehe would miss her?
Recalling the gentle touch of his fingers brushing through her hair, a heaviness settled in her chest. She feared that she had unknowingly fallen in love with him.
"Meow..." A few mournful cries came from the riverbank. Following the sound, Qiao Yuxiang saw a spotted kitten abandoned in a bamboo basket, which was wedged between the stone steps and gravel at the edge of the river. As soon as the water rose, it would easily wash away the basket, and the little cat would be in grave danger.
She carefully crawled down the grassy slope along the riverbank, stepping onto the stone steps. The river water had already risen slightly at dusk, soaking her canvas shoes, so she decided to take them off.
Looking at the swiftly flowing water, she felt a shiver of fear. Barefoot on the rough stone steps, she had to take big strides to reach the gravel where the kitten was.
After much effort, she finally reached the bamboo basket and picked up the kitten.
"Don't be afraid, I'll take you home." A joyful smile spread across her face, but as she turned around, she accidentally stepped into empty air and fell into the water. Instinctively, she raised the kitten high above her head. Although the shallow water wasn't deep, it could be deadly for someone like her who couldn't swim.
"Help! Glub... Ah, Yan Kehe, save me... Glub..." In that moment of danger, her mind went blank; all she could think of was "Yan Kehe."
At that moment, a figure swiftly plunged into the water. He moved with agility through the waves and quickly caught up with Qiao Yuxiang, lifting her head above water before swimming back to shore.
The kitten was well-protected by Qiao Yuxiang; aside from its white fur being wet, it was unharmed. However, Qiao Yuxiang herself was bruised from hitting the stones, with a cut on her arm that made Yan Kehe frown at her injuries.
"Xiao Ya, wake up!" After performing chest compressions and seeing that she remained unconscious, Yan Kehe decided to administer rescue breaths. Just as his lips were about to touch hers, she struggled awake and pushed him away forcefully, splashing him with river water.
"What are you doing? Perverted wolf!"
"You finally woke up." Seeing her regain consciousness, he let out a sigh of relief.
"Mind your own business!" She stubbornly turned her head away, feeling guilty and unable to face him. Although she wanted to thank him, the fact that he had treated her as a substitute made it difficult for her to speak.
"You foolish woman!" He rapped his long fingers sharply against her forehead, scolding her with a serious expression. "What would happen if something went wrong? Do you know how worried I would be?"
Qiao Yuxiang bit her lip. Did he really care about her? Or was it merely the fear of losing her as a replacement?
Yan Kehe seemed to see through her thoughts and abruptly interrupted, "I have never regarded you as a substitute, and you cannot replace it."
"I know I'm not as good as her, so why do you have to say such hurtful things? Even if I can't be like her, at least I have more time than she does. I can love you forever. I refuse to believe that there are things she can do that I cannot!"
After the emotions she had suppressed for so long erupted, all she received in return was a silly grin from Yan Kehe.
"Hey, what are you laughing at?!" She was filled with sadness and confusion at that moment. "You think you can do what she can do?" He held back his laughter and repeated the question.
"She can have your children; can’t I do that too?" What was so special about that girl? Did being a woman mean Qiao Yuxiang couldn't accomplish it?
"I'm not interested in interspecies relationships. Besides, she can fetch slippers for her owner when they come home from work. I can't guarantee whether you'd prefer fetching slippers or handing them to me."
He gently wiped away the droplets of water from her face, revealing a look of affection.
Qiao Yuxiang was not so dull as to be completely unaware; she cautiously asked, "She—no, it can't be Crown Radical's 'it,' right?"
"I think so." He was pleased to see the shocked and defeated expression on Qiao Yuxiang's face; her cheeks flushed red, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to bury herself in.
"Why didn't you say it earlier?!" She was actually jealous of a deceased Husky, which was truly embarrassing.
"Because I don't like making losing deals. Naturally, I had to wait for you to realize your feelings and confess to me before it could be considered a complete transaction." In his dictionary, there was no such thing as "losing," so from the very beginning, he was confident that betting on her would bring him a lifetime of happiness and wealth.
His beautiful blue eyes reflected her bashfulness. Qiao Yuxiang did not deny that she was deeply in love with this man. He was mixed-race, with a high nose bridge; when he kissed her, his nose brushed against hers. Pressing her lips against his, she asked, "So do you love me or not?" Since she had already embarrassed herself, she wasn't afraid of being mocked for being thick-skinned.
"Then I will love you as much as you like me."
"Big Shady Merchant!" Even at this moment, he wouldn't concede an inch!
"I won't deny it. So, this fair and honest Miss Qiao, are you willing to join me in my shady dealings and become the boss lady of Big Shady Merchant?" He smiled, generously displaying his charm.
"Hmph, I won't engage in losing deals unless..." She spread her palm out in front of him. "From today on, all your income—credit cards, savings cards, all kinds of cards—will be managed by me!"
"......"
You little Shady Merchant.
Unexpectedly, Big Shady Merchant encountered Little Shady Merchant and ended up stumbling into a pitfall. It seemed this time he not only lost everything but also got completely cleaned out.
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