Chapter Nineteen: A Good Man Is Truly Hard to Find

Shen Jingrong saw that her father did not believe her and hurried to speak again.

But Father Shen’s mind was entirely occupied with the Shen family banquet scheduled for tomorrow; he had no patience to consider anything she said and simply waved his hand dismissively.

“That unruly Shen Qingli, it’s better she’s dead—saves me the trouble.”

He squinted his eyes thoughtfully. “No, tomorrow I must ask Xie Jinchuan. Shen Qingli can’t just die for nothing! She’s my daughter, after all. The Shen family deserves compensation!”

Shen Jingrong watched her father fall into his own musings and pressed her lips together.

Suddenly, the scene she had just witnessed flashed through her mind, making her question its reality.

Perhaps that wretched Shen Qingli truly was dead!

What she saw was merely a ghost, not the real person!

If so... with Shen Qingli gone, no one would stand in her way.

A gleam flashed in Shen Jingrong’s eyes as she quickly spoke, “Dad, you’re absolutely right. We must not accept a penny less than what we’re owed. When the time comes, we ought to appear sorrowful!”

If Shen Qingli were still alive, there would have been some news from the hospital or the media.

Thinking this, Shen Jingrong was even more certain that what she saw was nothing but an illusion.

“Yes, yes, you’re right. We must act mournful tomorrow, so outsiders won’t gossip about us because of Shen Qingli!” Father Shen replied in agreement, grinning at the thought of the hefty compensation from the Lu family.

Father and daughter discussed their plan, and once their course of action was clear, they went to rest, satisfied.

On the other side, Xie Jinchuan returned home with Shen Qingli to their own apartment.

“You must be tired. How about a bath first?”

Watching the man skillfully fetch her slippers, Shen Qingli felt an inexplicable pang of jealousy.

She slipped on the slippers, stepped forward, and tugged at Xie Jinchuan.

“Third Uncle, you’re awfully practiced at this.”

She glanced around the apartment, noticing pairs of items everywhere. “Are these things left behind by your ex-girlfriend, Third Uncle?”

Seeing the stubborn girl’s expression, Xie Jinchuan’s lips curled into a faint smile.

“All the items are new. I arranged everything for you. Does that make you happy?”

As the man suddenly drew near, Shen Qingli’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly turned her face away and walked to the side.

“Where’s the bathroom? I—I’ll go now!”

Watching the flustered girl, Xie Jinchuan crossed his arms and leaned against the doorframe, eyes following her.

“To the left.”

Shen Qingli opened the left door, locked it behind her, and, standing before the mirror, gazed at her flushed cheeks with disbelief.

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“Cai Cai, am I running a fever? Why is my face so hot?”

[System scan shows your body is perfectly fine!]

Shen Qingli felt dazed and murmured, “Then why is my face so red?”

[I think this is what they call blushing.]

Hearing this, Shen Qingli blinked, and Xie Jinchuan’s face and figure flashed through her mind, making her heart race even faster.

She quickly turned on the water and began her bath, trying to calm her heartbeat.

But after finishing, she realized a problem.

She hadn’t brought any change of clothes.

Not even a towel!

“Third Uncle…”

Shen Qingli cracked open the door and called out. Before she finished, a man’s arm reached in.

A small bag.

Xie Jinchuan’s voice followed, “Everything is inside, all in your size.”

“Thank you, Third Uncle.”

Shen Qingli quickly took the bag. As she pulled out her underwear, her earlobes turned crimson.

To her amazement, everything fit perfectly!

Whether she was flustered or the floor was slippery, as she finished putting on her underwear and reached for her pajamas, she slipped.

“Ouch! That hurts!”

Her cry was barely finished when the bathroom door swung open!

Instantly, she found herself face-to-face with Xie Jinchuan. Her face reddened all the way to her neck.

“I twisted my ankle.”

Xie Jinchuan’s gaze fell on her slightly swollen foot. Without averting his eyes, he lifted her up.

Shen Qingli felt embarrassed and spoke, blushing, “Wait, let me get some clothes.”

She tried to cover herself, but the man’s slow voice interrupted.

“What’s there to fear? Sooner or later, you’ll have to let me see.”

Shen Qingli felt her mind explode with a bang.

She buried her head in his arms.

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Seeing Shen Qingli so adorable, Xie Jinchuan couldn’t help but smile.

He carried her to the bed, where she immediately wrapped herself in the covers.

Xie Jinchuan brought out herbal oil and gently applied it to her foot.

“It’s not a serious sprain. Rest well tonight and you’ll be fine by tomorrow. It’ll hurt a bit, so bear with it.”

As he spoke, he held her small foot, and a current of electricity seemed to pass between them.

Both were startled. Xie Jinchuan lowered his gaze, quickly finished applying the medicine, and headed to the bathroom.

“I’ll shower. Sleep early if you’re tired.”

His slightly raspy voice made Shen Qingli’s thoughts wander.

She huddled under the covers and nodded.

She muttered inwardly, “System, actually, Xie Jinchuan is quite good, isn’t he?”

[Host has already found the answer in her heart. A man like him is rare and precious!]

Hearing Cai Cai’s words, Shen Qingli nodded in agreement. Listening to the sound of water from the bathroom, she drifted off to sleep.

When Xie Jinchuan came out and saw the girl’s steady breathing under the covers, a gentle look flickered in his eyes.

He sat beside her, fingers gently brushing her cheek as a soft light shone from his palm.

A warmth enveloped Shen Qingli, making her mumble contentedly and snuggle closer to the source.

Xie Jinchuan withdrew his hand and then pulled her into his arms, closing his eyes.

But his consciousness reached out to the system, “Take special care of her body and soul.”

Cai Cai nodded, and Xie Jinchuan transferred more spiritual energy before falling into deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Shen Qingli awoke to see Xie Jinchuan, dressed impeccably in a suit, standing by the bed.

The man looked especially handsome and dignified, making Shen Qingli linger on him a moment longer.

“It’s about time. Your clothes are in the wardrobe.”

Seeing her awake, Xie Jinchuan ruffled her hair and left the bedroom.

Shen Qingli blinked as she got out of bed. After he left, she checked the wardrobe and saw a Klein blue dress; the corners of her lips lifted in a smile.

If those people saw her alive, their expressions would be quite a sight!