"No, I wouldn’t throw it," she answered, rather honestly. It was still a gift for her so even if it came from Si Guanlin, she would not throw it but instead… give it to someone else. That’s why when he threw the gifts earlier, it didn’t bother her at all, especially after learning that it was actually from his older brother.
Si Hongqi’s eyes narrowed. He finally released her hand before he questioned, "how did you meet my brother? When did you meet him?"
"He saved me, Si Hongqi. Your brother was the one who saved me from Bai Keran." She confessed. "If not for him, Bai Keran would have already killed me."
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He pursed his lips upon hearing what she said. This time, Bai Keran’s death made sense for him. It could only be his brother’s doing. He killed Bai Keran before Lu Mengjie and the Bai brothers could even question him. Whatever scheme he had in mind, that old man Bai Keran must have knowledge of that plan. That was why to stay ahead of those who were after him, Si Guanlin ordered someone to kill him.
"You shouldn’t trust him just because he saved you," Si Hongqi warned.
"I know." Tian Ruyi wasn’t blind, nor was she dense. After she had snapped out from the jealousy she felt for Lu Mengjie thanks to Bai Jingye’s help, she soon realized what that man was capable of. He was a dangerous man. No wonder Bai Keran feared him. He was capable of twisting a person’s heart.
The man beside her was rather surprised when he heard her words. He was not expecting such a reply from her after all. "You knew?"
"I don’t know what the hell is wrong with him but one thing is for sure, I don’t like him at all."
Si Hongqi sighed in relief. It was a good thing that she was at least aware that Si Guanlin was a dangerous man. "You should tell me if he comes to you again."
"Why should I?" She raised a brow as she crossed her arms. "I can just hire someone to guard me. I’m sure Bai Jingye wouldn’t mind it if I borrowed one of his men."
The sides of his mouth were stretched into a straight line as he eyed her with stoic silence. He could feel his stomach twist. It took him a great amount of control to stop himself from snapping out at her. It was a horrible feeling that he also felt during the time when Lu Mengjie told him that she wanted to date Yong Liwei.
"His men cannot protect you from my brother," he said through gritted teeth.
"They’ll be able to kick your ass before you know it. I’m sure that Jingye’s men are just as experts as the men that are guarding you, right?"
"You don’t know my brother, Tian Ruyi."
"So what are you suggesting? You want to stick with me 24/7?" She raised a brow. As much as she liked him, that doesn’t mean that she would allow him to take control of her decisions and her life.
Si Hongqi ended up staring at her for a while without answering her question.
"Tell me, Si Hongqi. Why are you really doing this? I’m not your girlfriend, neither are we-"
"Then be my girlfriend," he cut her off.
Slowly, her eyes went wide in disbelief. "W-What?"
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"Be my girlfriend so that I can protect you."
"B-But… you don’t even like me!" She exclaimed, her face flushed. Just because he made her heart race didn’t mean that she would just say yes to his proposal!
"You’re not hard to like."
"..." Her jaw dropped. Was he really serious? She knew that she should be happy but this looked so easy!
Si Hongqi sighed inwardly. He meant every word he told her, especially when he realized that he was slowly falling hard for her. The feelings he had right now were the same feelings he felt for Lu Mengjie. He was no new to love. Aside from that, he couldn’t stop caring for the woman beside him.
"We’re going too fast…" Tian Ruyi breathed out.
"Then we can take things slow if that’s what you want. I don’t mind courting you."
"..." She had a hard time believing him, especially when he wouldn’t blink an eye after what he had said. He just confessed to her and yet, what’s with that blank expression on his face?
"Let me get things straight. You’re saying that you like me… right?"
"Yes, I’m confessing my feelings to you right now," he calmly stated.
"You’re lying! How can you be so calm when you just confessed to me?" She frowned deeply. Was he trying to deceive her just so she would agree with him?
"I am not calm. My heart is racing." 𝘧𝑟𝓮𝓮𝓌𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝓵.𝒸ℴ𝑚
Refusing to believe his words, she leaned forward and pressed her ear on his chest. "I can’t hear it!" She huffed, pulling away from him. She glared at him. "Stop lying Si Hongqi!"
She never thought that he would be this type of person. She was rather disappointed. He shouldn’t have gotten her hopes up.
Another sigh escaped Si Hongqi’s lips. Without saying another word, he took off his coat then untied his necktie.
Seeing this, Tian Ruyi’s face went bright red as she hurriedly shrunk away to the corner of the seat. "W-What are you doing?"
Si Hongqi remained silent and instead, he unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his well-built body to her.
Tian Ruyi’s eyes traveled from his broad chest down to his abs. She subconsciously licked her dry lips. His body was just as hot and sexy as she imagined. It made her drool.
She was snapped out from her trance when the man before him grabbed her head, pulling her to him as well as pressing her ear against his bare chest this time.
Before she could even react to what he suddenly did, Si Hongqi opened his mouth and asked, "Now, can you hear it?"
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