Chapter 102: Xie Jinchuan’s Shameless Persistence

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Xie Jinchuan did not respond immediately to Shen Qingli’s words, holding the woman’s hand firmly without any sign of letting go. The night was exceptionally sharp and biting, the wind whipping their clothes. Seeing that the man remained silent for so long, Shen Qingli made no move either. She didn’t know where Xie Jinchuan intended to take her.

Just as she pondered this, the wind around them lessened somewhat.

“I brought you here to see the beautiful sights of this world.”

At his words, she opened her eyes and was momentarily stunned by the view before her: moonlight shimmering on the sea, the reflected water glowing faintly, as if the flowing sea itself were a soft, silken tapestry.

Such a scene was unlike anything Shen Qingli had ever witnessed. She had been so busy strengthening herself that she never had time to appreciate the world’s beauty.

“Is it beautiful?”

The man’s gentle voice stirred a tender warmth in his gaze, causing Shen Qingli to start slightly. She frowned faintly, averting her eyes to avoid meeting Xie Jinchuan’s gaze, her voice growing cold in an instant. “Why exactly did you bring me here?”

Xie Jinchuan, observing the shifts in Shen Qingli’s expression, felt a slight sting in his heart. But he knew that no matter what he said now, she would likely not change her attitude.

After some thought, his expression grew serious.

“I brought you here today to tell you the truth.”

The truth.

Surprised, Shen Qingli glanced at him. Was he finally willing to be honest? Or was this just another ploy?

Doubt mingled in her eyes. “You say it, and I’ll listen.”

Not missing the look in her eyes, Xie Jinchuan pondered before speaking softly, “I am indeed an old acquaintance of Rong Qiaoyi, but you and I—we are the true old acquaintances…”

Her?

Suddenly, Shen Qingli realized something and sneered bitterly. “Yes, Immortal Jinchuan, I haven’t forgotten why I’ve ended up like this.”

“Looking back now, why did you protect me so fiercely from the start? It was all part of your plan, wasn’t it?”

“Perhaps that so-called mission was arranged by you too?”

She had long suspected these things. Since their quarrel and her departure, Luli Xiangcai hadn’t forced her to complete any tasks, nor mentioned the need to win over Xie Jinchuan.

Moreover, there was no punishment despite the lack of progress.

Upon reflection, this matter was inseparable from Xie Jinchuan.

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“Aren’t you aware that this is a small world I created just for you?”

Seeing the woman’s eyes grow colder, Xie Jinchuan grew anxious and quickly stepped forward to grab her shoulders.

“Smack!”

His hand was abruptly pushed away, the back of his hand reddening.

“Is this really for me, or for the one in your heart?”

At these words, Xie Jinchuan was momentarily taken aback.

“In my heart…”

He hesitated, weighing whether to reveal this to Shen Qingli. But now was not the time; some truths, if revealed too early, might only cause her trouble.

Seeing him fall silent, Feng Jiuge chuckled lightly. “You said you’d tell me everything clearly, but from the start, you’ve hidden everything from me. Do you think I wouldn’t be angry?”

“Or do you think I’d just cause you trouble?”

Though still harboring resentment from their quarrel, she had mostly calmed down. Yet every time she saw Xie Jinchuan’s ‘I’m doing this for your own good, but I can’t tell you anything’ expression, it inexplicably infuriated her.

“I only want to protect you. Don’t mind what others say. Everything I do is for you, not for anyone else.”

That phrase again.

Shen Qingli frowned, irritation flashing in her eyes.

“That phrase again.”

Her voice lowered as she watched him approach, quickly pushing him away.

“If you’re unwilling to tell me, then we’ll wait until you’re ready.”

Resolute, she turned and walked toward the shore.

Footsteps sounded behind her, neither too close nor too far. Neither spoke.

The night was thick, with no cars on the coastal road. This place was far from the city—would she have to walk all the way back?

She wanted to use her spiritual power but found herself unable; just earlier, after cleansing the demonic energy from Rong Qiaoyi’s body, she had nearly exhausted her spiritual energy.

Glancing sideways at Xie Jinchuan following behind, a mix of hesitation and awkwardness crossed her face.

She couldn’t exactly ask him for help.

No!

Recalling the earlier words, she remained stubbornly at odds with him.

Noticing her subtle movements, Xie Jinchuan’s lips curved into a smile.

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He quickened his pace and suddenly pulled her into his arms.

Shen Qingli struggled. “Let me go.”

He raised an eyebrow, pressing her firmly against him. “Are you sure? Do you really want to walk back?”

Hearing this, she ceased struggling and stayed quietly in his embrace.

Seeing her relent, Xie Jinchuan gathered spiritual energy in his fingers, and with a flash of light, they were instantly back home.

Once inside, Shen Qingli attempted to free herself, but he restrained her again.

“Not even a thank you?”

Shen Qingli rolled her eyes, looking up at him. “Xie Jinchuan, you deliberately brought me out. How can you say that?”

Seeing the stubborn look on her face, he chuckled softly and leaned closer. “If you don’t say thank you, I might have to take the gratitude myself.”

Take?

The choice of words was perfect. Shen Qingli thought of the searing kiss he had just given her, and a faint blush tinted her ears.

“Thank you.”

Her voice was barely a whisper, and Xie Jinchuan noticed the blush coloring her cheeks.

He reached out, lifting her chin and capturing her lips in a commanding kiss.

Before she could bite him, he released her and stepped back several paces.

“Trust me.”

Leaving those words behind, Xie Jinchuan vanished without a trace.

He slipped away quickly, and Shen Qingli stomped her foot in frustration, yet her fingers unconsciously touched her lips, her face tinged with a soft flush.

Luli Xiangcai squinted at her host’s expression and suddenly called out, “Host…”

Startled, Shen Qingli shivered.

“What is it?”

“Host, it’s late. Xiangcai kindly reminds you that you can still sleep three hours. After that, you need to be at the variety show venue.”

Glancing at the time, Shen Qingli realized this and immediately went to wash up and get into bed, falling into a peaceful sleep.

Luli Xiangcai twitched at the corner of her mouth, silently approaching her host, licking her paw. Spotting a wisp of dark energy about to invade her, it pounced and swallowed it whole.

Hmph.

If you want to disturb my host’s sleep, you’ll have to get through me first!