Was she taking his affection for granted?
Had he even shown her any affection lately?
At most, he had given her a piece of jewelry he designed and said he was hooked!
What right did she have to act spoiled?
He lost the bet, probably had an argument with Lin Qianxue, and was in a bad mood. But what did it mean for him to take his temper out on her?
Tang Wu looked at his cold eyes, feeling a needle-like prick of pain in her heart.
She flicked the turn signal and pulled the car over to the side of the road.
After parking the car, she turned her head to look at the man. Si Yanli, I am telling the truth. If you want to be with Lin Qianxue, I will never stand in your way. Why do you have to put on this painful look of losing your true love?
Si Yanli furrowed his dark brows. When did I ever put on a painful look of losing my true love? Lin Qianxue and I are completely innocent. Although we dated briefly in the past, I never liked her.
A mocking curve appeared on Tang Wu's bright, beautiful face. I really did not know you were this kind of person. You dated someone and now you say you never liked them. Isn't that a bit too low?
That single sentence successfully made Si Yanli's face change.
Without waiting for Tang Wu to say anything else, he pushed the car door open and got out.
The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
Tang Wu rubbed her forehead, speechless.
Did she hit a nerve?
She didn't want to deal with him, so she stepped on the gas and the car sped away.
Si Yanli didn't chase after her, nor did he tell her to stop.
He stood by the bridge, his eyes lowered, unmoving like a statue.
Tang Wu glanced at the man through the rearview mirror.
Seeing his decadent and depressed mood, her heart couldn't help but tighten.
Did falling out with Lin Qianxue really affect his mood that much?
She originally wanted to just drive away, but he had drank a lot, and she was afraid something might happen to him, so she had no choice but to reverse the car back.
Si Yanli, if you want to wallow in self-pity, shouldn't you go back first?
Si Yanli turned around and glanced at Tang Wu.
Tang Wu furrowed her brows tightly. Get in!
Si Yanli opened the door and got in. Tang Wu glared at him. I just said a few words to you, were you planning to jump into the sea?
Si Yanli took off his gold-rimmed glasses and rubbed his brow bone with his long, well-defined fingers. I just remembered some unpleasant things from the past. It's my own experience, it has nothing to do with Lin Qianxue. I've also made it clear to her that we won't be friends anymore.
Tang Wu, ...
Was he explaining himself to her?
She bit her lower lip with her fine, white teeth. I spoke too impulsively earlier, I hope you don't mind.
Si Yanli gave a faint hum of acknowledgment.
Tang Wu was about to restart the engine, but the man suddenly grabbed her slender wrist.
Tang Wu looked at him, a bit baffled. What's wrong?
Si Yanli looked deeply at Tang Wu with his phoenix eyes. Do you like me?
Hearing him ask this, it felt like something exploded in Tang Wu's mind.
How... how could he ask so bluntly?
A trace of panic flashed across Tang Wu's bright face.
Her fingertips tightened unconsciously.
Si Yanli carefully observed Tang Wu. Although she didn't speak, her expression and demeanor had already betrayed her thoughts.
Tang Wu, are you afraid to tell the truth? You minded Lin Qianxue's presence so much, was it because you were jealous?
How to put it? Tang Wu was someone who was both bold and timid.
During her student days, she had mustered up the courage to write him a love letter.
But she never received a response from him.
She really didn't have the courage to admit it a second time.
She was afraid of seeing his cold or mocking gaze.
And even more afraid of hearing his harsh words.
Tang Wu, say something!
His cold, pale, long fingers pinched her chin.
The moderate pressure of his fingertips, along with the unique masculine scent that accompanied his approach, made her heart tremble.
Tang Wu's long eyelashes fluttered continuously.
She looked into the man's deep, bottomless phoenix eyes, constantly telling herself in her heart.
Be brave and bold one more time.
So what if she told him directly?
So what if he mocked her or said harsh things?
She didn't want to be a coward hiding in her shell!
Tang Wu closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said, Yes, I like you, so what? I know you don't like me, but don't worry, I won't pester you—Mmph!
Before she could finish her sentence, the man suddenly pinched her chin and leaned in to kiss her deeply.
Tang Wu's body stiffened fiercely.
She widened her eyes, looking in disbelief at the man who was kissing her again.
There was no mocking gaze, nor were there any harsh words.
He just kissed her directly!
Focus, the man reminded her in a low voice, noticing her distraction.
Tang Wu's mind was buzzing, as if thousands of bees had flown into her ears.
This time, the man kissed her deeply.
She tasted the alcohol on the tip of his tongue.
Her heart felt as if it had leapt into her throat in an instant.
Her whole body felt numb and tingly.
It was absolutely killing her!
He didn't let her go until she was almost out of breath.
His long, large hand gently stroked her flushed cheek. Since you like me, why do you still want a divorce?
His voice was gentler than it had ever been.
Tang Wu's nose stung, and the tears in her eyes flowed out uncontrollably.
After our wedding night, you went abroad and left me alone in an empty room for two years. I sent you messages and you never replied. If I don't get a divorce, am I supposed to be a living widow for the rest of my life?
Si Yanli could hear the grievance in her tone.
But from her perspective, it was indeed quite unfair.
You sent me messages? As if remembering something, he furrowed his brows. Not long after I went abroad, I broke my phone and got a new one. The messages you sent were probably on that broken phone.
His thin lips were still almost touching hers, and his breath as he spoke brushed against her, warm and tingling.
Tang Wu's heart felt a bit light and fluttery.
He kissed her tonight, and even explained things to her!
Had he really developed feelings for her?
What are you thinking about? he asked, his voice clear and smooth.
Tang Wu frowned and looked at him. But, I am not your type.
Si Yanli raised an eyebrow. What type do I like?
Tang Wu remembered that during their school days, she had walked past a barbecue stall and seen him eating with some classmates, including Lin Qianxue.
Someone asked him what type of girl he liked, and he said he liked gentle, ladylike girls who smiled without showing their teeth and had an artsy temperament.
You like the ladylike type. Tang Wu recounted the conversation she had overheard between him and his classmates at the barbecue stall back then.
Si Yanli thought back for a long time before he remembered the incident she was talking about.
At the time, a few guys were forcing me to state my type, so I just picked a type that didn't exist in our class. There were too many girls in our class who liked me, and I just didn't want them wasting their feelings on me anymore.
Tang Wu, ...
Could you really do that?
Si Yanli looked at Tang Wu's bright and pretty face, a faint smile curling the corners of his lips. Any other questions?
You said there wasn't anyone like that in your class, but Lin Qianxue is exactly the type you described.
She wasn't like that at first; she became like that later, Si Yanli's tall nose gently nuzzled Tang Wu's dainty nose. Now, I do have a type that I like.
Tang Wu's heart gave a sudden leap. Wh-what kind?
