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It was seven in the morning on the next day when Ji Weixi woke up again.
She rubbed her eyes and stretched. The discomfort throughout her body was gone now, but she was feeling even more exhausted.
The curtains were tightly shut as if in fear that someone would be disturbed if sunlight came in.
Ji Weixi sat up, her limbs sore and feeble. She touched the spot beside her by instinct, but it was already cold now.
And there was no one else around.
Could Li Shaoling have become mentally disabled and ran off to play with mud?
Startled by that very thought, Ji Weixi was about to throw the sheets off herself when she heard the door open with a beep.
Li Shaoling entered, carrying breakfast.
He looked refreshed, spirited, and so handsome that no one could tear their eyes away from him.
âYouâre up?â
He set up the bed table and put the breakfast on it, opening one container after another.
But just as Ji Weixi wanted to say something, he beat her to the punch and kissed her.
âMorning kiss.â He grinned.
Compared to the him now, she preferred the him from yesterday who became childlike in his fever.
That way, he could be controlled and be obedient without retorting, allowing Ji Weixi to feel in control.
Now that he had regained his wits, there probably was no controlling him once again.
Still, Ji Weixi felt a little embarrassed. âI havenât brushed my teeth.â
âItâs fine, I donât dislike it.â
Ji Weixi had a sip of milk and a bite of a steamed pork bunâit was quite delicious.
That was when she looked up to find Li Shaoling sitting beside her, staring at her with his hand under his chin in a most upfront manner.
He did not even blink at once, but instead looked very serious.
She thought she must look overwhelmingly ugly, having not washed her face and messy bed hair. What was he admiring so determinedly then?
Feeling as if she was sitting on a carpet of needles, she continued eating her breakfast, pulling some loose strands of hair behind her ear.
It took some effort for her to finish it beneath his searing gaze, but just as she was about to get off bed, Li Shaoling asked, âWhere are you going?â
âWash up...â
Li Shaoling scooped her up.
âEh? What are you doing?â Ji Weixiâs cheeks were a little red.
âCarrying you off to wash up.â Li Shaolingâs smile became wider when he saw her endearing look.
And in the end, he was standing in a corner and watching as she brushed her teeth and washed her face.
â...â
Why did she have a feeling that she was in jail and being watched by a warden?
When she was done washing up, Li Shaoling suddenly hugged her from behind when she was about to change, touching her underbelly as if it was treasure. âDoes it still hurt?â
Afraid to move, Ji Weixi answered truthfully, âIt doesnât.â
His hands tightened around her, and there was a command a voice in his voice now. âDonât go off getting yourself soaked in rain next time. Got it?â
He actually knew?
Then... didnât it mean he knew about how she had coaxed him yesterday?
Ji Weixi felt that it didnât sit right with her.
âSilly.â He sighed softly beside her ears. âIâll feel sad.â
She laughed drily. âItâs fine... you got wet because of me too... weâre... square now.â
âI would die for you, but I forbid you from getting even a scratch from me.â He replied.
A warmth arose in Ji Weixiâs heart, but she calmly asked, âAre you alright now?â
âYeah.â
Li Shaolingâs arms tightened around her once again, his cheek brushing against hers as he quietly said, âYouâre so nice to me.â
The scenes of yesterday were still vivid in his mind, affirming his determination to spoil her to the heights of the heavens.
Ji Weixi shyly tried to shift aside, her cheeks scalding as she bit her lip. âYou... let me go.â
What a puppy.
Her heart thumped wildly, with waves of electric currents numbing her body.
âYou told me that you would never leave me. You have to fulfill your promise.â
Ji Weixi was speechless.
âI have a record of your voice in my phone too. Weâre getting married tomorrow, or Iâm suing you.â
â....â
So suffocating.
âWell... do I have a chance of winning my case?â Ji Weixi asked meekly.
âNot in your life. Youâre mine.â
âCapitalism is evil!â Ji Weixi glared at him angrily.
There was only tender affection in his eyes. âOnly with you.â
***
Li Shaoling continued bugging Ji Weixi for quite some time with hugs and kisses.
She was blushing a lot when they went downstairs. The attendants could not envy her more.
It was as if that womanâs last name is âBlissâ!
Outside, the after-rain air was full of a muddy scent, while the sun shone warmly on the body.
Ji Weixi scowled when she got in the car. âNow, where are we going to look for Jian Jie?â
âSheâs at a gambling den.â
âWhat?!â
Li Shaoling passed her his phone, and she understood after scanning through it: Jian Jie has a boyfriendâan addicted gambler who lived off women, named Lin Kai.
He was twenty-five and was doing nothing worthwhile in life, depending on Jian Jie who made a living to sustain him.
Ji Weixi understood right then. âSo Jian Jie took the bribe for her boyfriend.â
However, she was also curiousâfrom where did Li Shaoling get this information?
She slid a glance at him: he was focusing on driving, and quite happy despite having his phone in her grasp.
Sneakily, she checked it and found his conversation history with someone whose net ID is âFat Butterflyâ.
[Fat Butterfly: Ling Ling, love you~ I gave you so much dirt, remember to treat me to dinner when you come back~]
[Li Shaoling: Okay.]
It was a simple exchange, but Ji Weixi blew up immediately.
And what a mouthful name. Sounds so horrible!
âA friend.â
âA man or a woman?â
Li Shaoling glanced at her, lifting a brow. âA woman.â
Ji Weixiâs grip on his phone became tighter as she sneered inwardly.
Very nice, Li Shaoling! Always murmuring those sweet things and how he could not love her more, and here he was, already having an affair.
All men are pigs! Liars that canât be trusted!
Ji Weixi could not help wanting to curse his whole family, but maintained a calm appearance
âEating vinegar 1?â He asked.
âWhere would I get vinegar? Iâm not having dumplings.â
âSo, you are jealous.â
âIâm not!â Ji Weixiâs voice became just a little louder.
Li Shaoling immediately stopped the car and snuggled up to her. âYou usually donât talk like that. Your eyes are also evading mine and thereâs duress in your tone, not to mention that your look exposes everything: You are jealous, Ji Weixi, and you still wouldnât admit it.â
Ji Weixi was speechless.
She couldnât say anything against that.
Could he help her save a little face? How could he expose her so directly?
âAlright.â Li Shaoling said, ending his teasing. âHeâs actually a man and a friend of mine. Donât be angry, alright?â
Ji Weixi gave a cold snort and stubbornly refused to admit it. âWhoâs angry? Iâm not.â
âOkay, youâre not angry. Then will you forgive me?â
âNo way!â
He cheated her! He needed a spanking!
Nonetheless, Li Shaoling put his arm around her shoulders, and pulled so close to her their breaths were tangled. âI love you.â
â...â
Oh my god. This again!
âMy fault, I wonât tease you again.â Li Shaoling put on a miserable look. âDear Weixi, donât be angry, alright? Thereâs only you in my heart, and I love you only. donât you believe me?â
Ji Weixi steeled herself. âNope.â
Li Shaoling gave her a kiss. âI love you.â
That process continued, with him saying âI love youâ each time he kissed her and growing in tenderness with every murmur. Cornered, Ji Weixiâs face went hot-red and was left with no dignity at all.
She was going crazy.