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"Wait a moment, let me introduce you to the Little Princess, with Blond Hair and Blue Eyes. Perhaps he can explain this situation well?"
Su Xingxian still didn't understand why things were arranged this way. She could only set a little trap for her friend's interests in advance. Sooner or later, they would meet; after all, they were friends!
"Huh? Who is it?" Mu Beiyao asked curiously. "It seems like you haven't suffered at all and are quite happy about it!"
From the looks of it, she seemed to be in touch with someone again, eager to gossip.
Su Xing didn't deny it: "If that's the case, why don't you just ask Mu Beiming directly?"
"I need to take a shower and rest. It's true that I haven't suffered, but I'm also tired."
Shen Jingyu hadn't slept for three days and nights. He had also sustained some injuries and needed rest.
"Look at you being so concerned; alright, go ahead and rest!"
After Mu Beiyao finished speaking, He Xiaoqing said a few words of concern before they hung up the phone.
Su Xing watched as Shen Jingyu's phone screen went dark and realized that she had comfortably leaned against him without even noticing.
"Ahem, I—I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!"
Su Xing quickly sat up, feeling a bit flustered.
Shen Jingyu raised an eyebrow. "What's there to be embarrassed about? Isn't it quite comfortable?"
Besides, he was also enjoying it and felt satisfied.
"You don't mind that I smell!" Su Xing shot him a playful glare before getting up to look towards the stairs. "Do I need to go upstairs to find the bathroom?"
"Yes, the first room on your right. I've prepared some clothes for you; just wear those for now. I'll have someone bring your things over."
"I won't mind how you are; you shouldn't mind my clothes either."
When Shen Jingyu said this, Su Xing was left speechless.
She initially turned around with some attitude but took a couple of steps before circling back.
"Let me help you with your wounds first."
Su Xing returned, almost forgetting that he was still injured.
"No rush; you should shower first. We can treat your wounds after dinner. Are you sure you don't need my help? I'm more than willing to assist you."
Su Xing was completely subdued by him! Without hesitation, she tiptoed and ran off, not wanting him to tease her any further.
Shen Jingyu knew they weren't at that stage yet, so he was just joking around; otherwise, he would have directly carried her to the bathroom earlier.
However, if he had really done that, Su Xing would probably feel too embarrassed to come down for dinner.
There needed to be some pursuit but also a sense of distance! Shen Jingyu knew how to maintain that balance.
As Shen Jingyu noticed that Xing hadn't eaten, he took the opportunity to warm up some food, waiting for her to join him. Su Xing, however, felt self-conscious about the smell on her body; she needed to take a shower before dinner. Otherwise, sitting next to Shen Jingyu would make her feel embarrassed.
While waiting for Su Xing, Shen Jingyu wasn't idle. Luo Hao seemed to be timing his call perfectly to report back.
"Brother Yu," he said, "I really don't want to interrupt your romantic time with Sister-in-law, but it's urgent. I had to call!"
Shen Jingyu pinched the bridge of his nose with one hand and stood up to grab a bottle of wine from the cabinet.
Luo Hao continued bluntly, "I've been keeping an eye on Lawrence. He set fire to the estate shortly after leaving. The mountains are burning too. It seems he's trying to destroy evidence; if we find any clues, he’ll likely try to get rid of them."
Shen Jingyu snorted coldly, "If he's scared, that's a good thing. If someone is watching him, he'll slip up eventually. By the way, look into any information related to Lawrence from when Su Xing's mother was abroad for interviews and reports. Bring me everything you find."
"Understood," Luo Hao replied, though he didn't quite understand but never questioned him.
After taking a few sips of wine, exhaustion washed over Shen Jingyu. Zhan Ying would never completely destroy those things; he was just putting on a show.
Su Xing came down wearing an oversized black silk nightgown that didn't even require pants; it covered her thighs completely. Her hair was simply tied up in a bun. When she reached the living room, she saw Shen Jingyu leaning against the sofa, his head tilted back slightly, eyes closed in a semblance of sleep.
"You must be exhausted!" she murmured softly. "Did you rush around looking for me and tire yourself out like this? Don't you know it makes me worry?"
As she spoke quietly, she grabbed a knitted blanket nearby and gently draped it over him. Leaning down, she couldn't help but steal a few more glances at him up close.
This man had dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep, yet it did nothing to diminish his stunning looks. His thick, curled eyelashes were even prettier than hers; his nose had a strong structure and thin lips that formed a shallow dimple when he smiled.
But perhaps his friends had never noticed? He rarely smiled in front of them anyway. Yet despite his serious demeanor now, he had always treated her differently when they were younger. Whenever she teased him, he would usually respond.
She thought back to many years ago when it was his charm that had captivated her heart and drawn her into his world.
Unable to help herself, Su Xing smiled slightly at the memory. Just as she was about to stand up, he suddenly grabbed her wrist with surprising strength, pulling her into his embrace effortlessly.
"Are you satisfied with what you see?"
"You, pretending to be asleep!"
Su Xing made a move as if to get up. The situation between them was undeniably ambiguous; wearing each other's clothes, using the same shampoo and body wash, and now sitting on his lap. It was like playing with fire.
"No, I'm really tired."
"Your scent can heal all my fatigue."
As he spoke, Shen Jingyu buried his head in her neck, inhaling deeply with his eyes still closed.
"Your scent is so pleasant."
"It's just the same body wash; don't get too attached. Let me show you my wound; I need to apply medicine!"
Su Xing was almost trembling from the breath he exhaled, but his arm felt as solid as iron, refusing to let go. She couldn't help but push against his chest with her palm.
"Stop playing with fire."
Her actions were stirring Shen Jingyu's most primal heartbeat.
"Then hurry and let me go!"
"Be good, let me hold you for a moment."
"Fine, but don’t kiss me randomly!" Su Xing was on the verge of losing her mind; that feeling left her nowhere to hide.
Yet Shen Jingyu continued to coax her with his magnetic voice.
"This is simply a crime against Su Xing's heart."
Could it be that they were about to rekindle their old feelings? Su Xing couldn't help but ask herself. To say she wasn't moved would be a lie; if she hadn't been able to be with him after saying those things in the wild today, she would surely regret not being able to close her eyes in peace!
They still needed to understand each other better—like everything he had experienced this year, his friends, his career.
And Su Xing herself was now entangled with an extremely dangerous person—Lawrence! What kind of person was Lawrence? He claimed to know my mother; now that I've escaped, will he take out his anger on her and come after my mother?
Finally, Shen Jingyu released Su Xing's neck and chest. He lifted his head and met her gaze, shifting from a daze to clarity.
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