His low voice fell into her ears like a rich cello, and Shixinxin was stunned for a moment before a blush uncontrollably crept up her earlobes.
She hastily pulled away from Sheng Chenjin's embrace, forcing herself to suppress the sudden pounding of her heart.
"Who says 'I love you' like that? It's not romantic at all." Shixinxin turned her head stiffly, avoiding Sheng Chenjin's gaze.
Sheng Chenjin played along, dotingly saying, "Okay, okay, then I won't say it like this anymore. From now on, I'll prove my love for you with actions."
This time, her heart beat even faster. Shixinxin glanced at Sheng Chenjin with a flushed face and mumbled, "It's a shame you don't rap with a mouth like that."
But inwardly, she felt sweet, as if infused with syrupy honey that permeated her entire heart.
"Is that so?" Sheng Chenjin sighed with regret. "Then that's truly a pity, because I only want to be by your side from now on."
This man's mouth really had no filter! Shixinxin bit her lip, already feeling the heat on her face.
Seeing her emotions spiraling out of control, she quickly stood up and hurried out, trying to escape Sheng Chenjin's deep gaze, which could make anyone fall for him with just one look.
Sheng Chenjin watched her flustered figure for a long time, then chuckled softly.
In the distance, by the French carved white pillars, Su Li watched Shixinxin's receding back with a somber expression.
Her gaze shifted slightly, and she clearly saw the genuine smile on Sheng Chenjin's face.
An indescribable emotion flooded her heart. Su Li took a deep breath, feeling a greater sense of unwillingness.
The thought of Sheng Chenjin's past indifference and neglect towards her made Su Li so angry that she almost wanted to grind her teeth to dust.
Why was it that Sheng Chenjin treated her with a cold face and harsh words, yet was so doting towards Shixinxin!
This was unfair. Shixinxin was just a nobody she could crush under her heel. How could Sheng Chenjin possibly fall for her?
Su Li's lips trembled slightly. She watched as Sheng Chenjin also stood up and followed Shixinxin out the door, laughing in her anger.
Unconsciously, her fingertips clenched tightly, and she scratched her palms until they were covered in wounds.
Shixinxin, we'll see! Su Li muttered this resentful thought before turning and leaving.
Meanwhile, the three little ones had been waiting in the car for a long time. When they saw their mommy, they leaned forward and opened the car door.
Shixinxin, no longer her usual calm self, quickly opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, then promptly covered her entire face with a bolster pillow.
Even the three children in the back seat didn't notice.
"Hey?" Even though Mommy's movements were quick, Xiao Jie noticed from her fleeting expression that something was off.
"Mommy, why is your face so red? Is the air conditioning in the car too high?"
Shixinxin's muffled voice came from behind the pillow, "Don't mind me."
Xiao Jie dejectedly closed his mouth.
They then saw Sheng Chenjin approaching from the entrance, and their expressions immediately turned curious.
So Mommy was blushing because of Daddy. The three little ones instantly understood the truth from the peculiar atmosphere, covering their mouths and secretly giggling.
Sheng Chenjin got into the car, his gaze never leaving Shixinxin.
He fiddled with his keys, casually saying, "Who is this? How can they get into my car without even showing their face? What if it's a kidnapper?"
The little ones held back their laughter.
Shixinxin's hand, which was resting by her skirt, clenched, and she instinctively pinched Sheng Chenjin's hand hard.
She felt his well-defined hand, its warmth transferring through her touch, making her heart race and her face flush.
Shixinxin only pinched him for a second before letting go.
Then, she said dully, "I'm a bit tired, I'll just sleep for a while."
Sheng Chenjin, still savoring the feel of her delicate skin, said in realization, "So it's you. Why are you hiding behind a pillow?"
"I'm cold," Shixinxin gritted out.
Sheng Chenjin replied as he drove, "Alright, then."
He was already picturing her flushed face hidden behind the pillow.
It seemed she was shy, which immediately doubled Sheng Chenjin's good mood, a pleased smile curving his lips.
Shixinxin remained buried in the pillow for a while, and when she was sure the heat on her face had subsided, she looked up, somewhat dazed.
The scenery outside the window had changed; they should be near the city square.
Noticing her movement, Sheng Chenjin rested one hand on the steering wheel and used the other to retrieve something from the storage compartment, handing it to Shixinxin.
Shixinxin looked at it with confusion and heard him say, "An ice pack. To cool your eyes, so you don't end up looking like a panda later."
She had been buried in the pillow for too long, and plush toys were full of bacteria, which wasn't good for the eyes.
So he was thinking of her. Shixinxin paused slightly, and that familiar emotion returned.
But her face quickly darkened.
"What do you mean? Who are you calling panda-eyed?"
The small comfort she had felt was completely gone. Shixinxin sneered.
He was definitely saying that with ulterior motives. What normal person's eyes would swell up like a panda's?
Sheng Chenjin, however, laughed even harder. He clicked his tongue, "What's wrong with being a panda? Pandas are national treasures, you know."
"Then how about I call you a gorilla?" Shixinxin retorted.
"Sure," Sheng Chenjin agreed readily.
Shixinxin completely lost the desire to argue with him any further.
She pulled her lips into a smile, picked up the ice pack, and applied it to her eyes, feeling a tingling coolness. It was quite comfortable.
The car quickly arrived at the entrance of CL Company. The three little ones eagerly alighted and then rushed to open the car door for their mommy.
Indeed, they were her precious children. These thoughtful gestures made Shixinxin feel that her life was complete.
She got out of the car and turned around. "Sheng Chenjin, goodbye!"
Remembering the box in her hand, Shixinxin shook it again. "Don't worry, I'll repay you the money for this necklace in full."
Sheng Chenjin didn't say anything, just made a gesture of farewell to Shixinxin. "Remember to miss me." xxs壹贰
Then he drove away.
Shixinxin stood there speechlessly for a moment before entering the company.
As soon as she walked in, Yang Yue hurried over. "President Shi, the person who transacted ten million for a necklace at the auction, it wouldn't be..."
She hadn't intended to keep it a secret anyway. Facing the curious gazes of all the internet-savvy people on the first floor, Shixinxin nodded as she walked. "It was Sheng Chenjin."
"Oh my goodness..." Yang Yue exclaimed.
She felt like she had never seen so much money in her life. Shaking her head in admiration, she looked at her boss with awe. "What the news said is indeed true. President Sheng spent a fortune on a necklace for his beloved. It seems my knowledge is limited."
However, Shixinxin noticed the word "beloved" in her statement.
A bad premonition struck her. She stopped, raised an eyebrow, and saw Yang Yue's shocked face. "What news said he spent a fortune for his beloved?"