Shi Xin Xin unbuckled her seatbelt and patted Sheng Chen Jin's head, which was leaning to one side.
"Get out, we're going home."
She got out of the car, opened the passenger door, and prepared to drag Sheng Chen Jin out.
Sheng Chen Jin hadn't woken up. He was sleeping deeply.
Shi Xin Xin slapped him hard on the face without mercy.
"Drunkard, get up and eat!"
Sheng Chen Jin opened his eyes impatiently, squinting as if in discomfort.
"I'm not drunk!"
"Yes, yes, you're not drunk, you just had a little to drink."
Shi Xin Xin nodded perfunctorily, supporting him.
"If you're awake, walk yourself."
When Sheng Chen Jin was standing steadily, Shi Xin Xin was about to let go.
The moment she spoke, Sheng Chen Jin suddenly lost all his strength and leaned his entire body onto Shi Xin Xin.
"Hey!"
Shi Xin Xin exclaimed, thinking this scoundrel Sheng Chen Jin was clearly faking it.
"Oh, I'm so tired, my legs are numb and I can't walk. Carry me."
Sheng Chen Jin said this with his eyes still closed, his words slurring.
"Sheng Chen Jin, you're not mistaking me for your mother, are you? How am I supposed to carry someone as big as you."
Shi Xin Xin felt that being his mother wasn't impossible, as long as he recognized her in the morning.
She'd take care of him all night if needed.
"No, look, so beautiful Xin Xin, aren't you the one I like."
"No, we have a child together, so you're my wife."
"Remember, you're my wife."
He frowned and corrected Shi Xin Xin, straightening up and cupping her face, observing her closely. He finally reached this conclusion.
His logic was so clear? Was he faking it?
"Your wife is far away, go find her yourself. I'm not your wife, so I won't stay with you."
Shi Xin Xin, finally able to get Sheng Chen Jin to stand up, immediately turned and ran towards the elevator, bidding farewell to the seemingly drunk Sheng Chen Jin.
She ran quickly. Her professional attire, a hip-hugging skirt and high heels, made it a bit difficult to move.
Sheng Chen Jin shook his head, feeling that the underground parking was hot and stuffy. He took off his jacket and unbuttoned his shirt two buttons.
His delicate collarbone was inadvertently revealed.
He took three quick steps and caught up, following Shi Xin Xin closely into the elevator.
Shi Xin Xin didn't want to be alone with Sheng Chen Jin in such a confined space and tried to run out. But by then, Sheng Chen Jin had already closed the door and pressed the floor button.
"My wife was far away, but now she's right in front of me. I've finally found her."
Sheng Chen Jin chuckled foolishly.
"Sheng Chen Jin, you're taking advantage. I hope you won't want to kill yourself when you wake up tomorrow."
Shi Xin Xin crossed her arms and watched him with feigned composure.
"I've been looking for you for so, so long."
Sheng Chen Jin took a step closer, lowering his head slightly.
"These past few years, I've been well-behaved. No woman could get close. Su Li was an accident. She wanted to tie herself to me, but I truly detested her."
"I didn't know I liked you before, but now I'm sure. I really, truly like you."
Sheng Chen Jin's hand, which was hanging by his side, twitched slightly, as if wanting to hold Shi Xin Xin's hand. She dodged it.
Shi Xin Xin put her hands behind her back, her gaze drifting, not daring to meet Sheng Chen Jin's eyes.
She had to admit that she had been trying to find some resolution over the years.
It was just that all her efforts had ended in vain.
Ding! The elevator arrived.
As soon as the doors opened, Shi Xin Xin rushed out, her steps visibly frantic.
Sheng Chen Jin frowned, a look of confusion appearing in his eyes.
After explaining himself to her like this, why was Shi Xin Xin still avoiding him?
Was she angry and hurt and needed kisses, hugs, and to be lifted high?
Sheng Chen Jin stepped out of the elevator and saw Shi Xin Xin had already opened the door and walked in.
However, she hadn't closed it.
Just as Sheng Chen Jin was about to call out to her, he suddenly felt his throat dry. The scene before him gradually blurred, and his head felt like it was about to explode from the pain.
Memories surged like a tide, overwhelming his entire consciousness.
"Sheng Chen Jin? Sheng Chen Jin! What's wrong? Can you see me? Are you feeling unwell? Should we go to the hospital?"
Seeing that Sheng Chen Jin wasn't following her, Shi Xin Xin worried he was actually drunk and came out to find him. To her surprise, she saw Sheng Chen Jin kneeling on the ground, clutching his head tightly, his whole body trembling.
She had never seen Sheng Chen Jin like this, and her heart involuntarily tensed.
Hearing his name, Sheng Chen Jin endured the pain with difficulty and looked up, trying hard to open his eyes.
He could only see a superimposed face, but the aura emanating from her was so gentle that he couldn't help but be captivated.
"Don't... don't leave me, I... I've been good."
He smiled faintly, as if finally feeling somewhat at ease, and closed his eyes.
He collapsed into Shi Xin Xin's arms in a half-kneeling posture.
Seeing that Sheng Chen Jin had fainted, Shi Xin Xin's heart fluttered with panic for a moment.
She used all her strength to drag Sheng Chen Jin into the room. Her room had a first-aid kit; she needed to treat him first.
She dragged Sheng Chen Jin onto the bed and went to get the necessary medication.
At this time, Sheng Chen Jin had already fallen into a deep slumber.
Over and over, old wounds adding to new ones.
They seemed not to have vented their anger. With laughter, they mixed saline solution with their companions.
They poured it onto him incessantly, and the pain, as if being bitten by ferocious beasts, immediately assailed him.
"The little bastard is quite defiant! Do you still want your eyes?"
The man, with greasy, foul-smelling teeth bared, his facial flesh twisted in disgust.
This little brat, despite his status, still had such a noble expression.
Who was he putting on a show for!
They simply loved to trample the inherent nobility of others into the dust.
If the soft approach didn't work, they'd resort to the hard way!
Another wave of bullying ensued.