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His empty eyes shone then. He hurried towards her, looking delighted and surprised. âItâs you?â
Ji Weixi smiled faintlyâshe still had the vague sense that she knew him before. âSo, youâre a pianist.â
No wonder his fingers looked so beautiful... so refined.
âThat is but a title,â he smiled humbly, before adding worriedly, âbut are you alright? How have you been?â
Ji Weixi was surprised that he still remembered that incident. Having lived in her own world, she grew to believe that pianists were out of touch from the common people and extremely arrogant.
And yet this man was so caring.
She shook her head then. âIâm fine, thank you.â
Then, after a pause, she asked hesitantly, âAre... are you alright?â
Briefly taken aback, the man smiled again. âNot dying yet.â
For some reason, Ji Weixi felt extraordinarily sad upon hearing the very word âdyingâ.
As an awkward pause hung in the air, the man grinned faintly and offered his hand, his gaze as gentle as the stars.
âIâm Su Yang.â
Ji Weixi looked at the pair of hands extended towards her and hesitated for a moment before grasping them stiffly.
âIâm Ji Weixi.â She replied, quickly withdrawing her hand.
âThatâs a very nice name,â Su Yang said, although there was a brief flash of disappointment in the corner of his eyes.
âReally? Thank you!â It was the first time Ji Weixi heard someone praise her name, and she smiled earnestly.
Then, Su Yang looked around. âYouâre not leaving? Should I give you a ride?â
âNo... No need.â Ji Weixi quickly waved her hand.
Since Li Shaoling was still not here by now, he must have got home by himself in irritation.
That damned man.
Meanwhile, Su Yang could not help but smile at her cautious, strong look, the melancholy in his eyes soothing.
Did he really look that frightening?
That was when a Bugatti abruptly stopped by the main entrance. The door opened, and Li Shaoling got off, making his approach with a sinister look.
All the lines on his face were tightened, and his eyes were scalding with killing intent.
Around him, a dark presence was raging without control, and he appeared to be a demon coming straight out of hell amidst the rumbling thunder.
Speak of the devil indeed.
Ji Weixi took one step back by reflex. A slap from him could kill her, along with that frightening look of his.
However, he stood still, and gathered her into his arms firmly.
Silence.
A second passed, and then another...
âDarling.â Li Shaoling smiled, gently kissing her cheek and sweet talking tenderly. âBe nice, quit throwing a fuss. Our sonâs waiting back home.â
It was a declaration of ownership and that the woman already had a baby with him!
However, Ji Weixi denied that with a red face. âWho is your darling!â
Shameless!
She was single, please!
Still, Li Shaoling kept his patience and kept his coaxing going with his baritone. âCome on, darling. You can punish me as you like when weâre homeâbeing angry hurts the body, alright?â
That âdarlingâ was uttered every so naturally that Ji Weixi almost bought that!
Her cheeks were scalding and her heart thumping, almost caught magnificently by that title.
Even so, she never really desired men.
Yes, she should show some principles, and not cave just because of a âdarlingâ.
âIâm not yoâurgh!â
Before she could finish, her head was forced into Li Shaolingâs chest, who was also smiling at Su Yang although his eyes were completely cold. âIâm sorry for troubling youâmy darling can be a little mental.â
âA little mental? Who?!
âYour whole family, you mean!â
Ji Weixi almost went amok at those words, but he was so strong she could not free herself from his arms.
Then, just as Su Yang was about to say something, another man came running on the corridor, wheezing. âFinally found you, Maestro Su! Everyone is waiting for you!â
Su Yang pursed his pale-white lips for a moment and put a hand over his mouth to cough before saying, âGot it.â
He then took out a name card and handed it to Ji Weixi.
âSee you next time.â His voice was soft and there was no emotion.
He then turned and left, and while the other man with him was saying more, he looked at once worried and respectful.
The man must be very important to be addressed as a maestro, Ji Weixi thought.
Be that as it may, Li Shaoling snatched away Su Yangâs name card and tore it apart with a single hand even before Ji Weixi had a look at what was written on it.
Then, he picked her up and stuffed her into the car.
The air of the small space inside was full of his coldness.
Before Ji Weixi could react, he was already on top of her.
His reaction was extremely violent because it carried his punishment.
When he released her, his thin lips were dyed with her lipstick in devilish charm.
There was no emotion in his voice, however. âWhat did you two talk about?â
Ji Weixi was frowning in pain, and shot back in irritation, âNothing!â
He narrowed his eyes dangerously. âHmmm.â
Thatâs what she could not stand. He was clearly very angry and could kill at any second, and yet his face would leave any vows of self-restraint lacking.
The moment you look at it, you would want to...
She shuddered.
âWe only introduced ourselves.â
Li Shaoling snorted. He clearly did not buy itâhis gaze, judgmental and seemingly piercing everything would drive any human out of their minds.
Ji Weixi sighed. She told him about what happened back at Mo Binâs funeral since there was no helping it.
His eyes tightened at once and he scanned her from head to toe a few times, flustered with worry. âAre you hurt?â
A little overwhelmed, Ji Weixi shook her head. âIâm fine. The car missed me.â
Li Shaoling kept her tightly wrapped in his arms.
She could feel his heart beating furiously and his heaving breaths, before he eventually breathed a sigh of relief.
âThank goodness youâre alright...â he sighed quietly.
He was so worried about her.
Ji Weixi simply remained in his arms, her heart flowing with a stream of warmth.
She bit her lip, feeling the mysterious sweet sensation in her heart.
But as he freed her, he said, âStay away from him.â
â...Why must he take control over everything? Does he rule the seas or something?â
Ji Weixi feigned a nod. âYeah, sure.â
Her nonchalant response left him lifting a brow coldly.
âFine!â She quickly said seriously, and it was only then that his face softened.
That was when Ji Weixi felt upset, since the matter about Aliceâs session was still in her mind.
But just as she was about to say something, Li Shaoling put his index finger between his lips. âClose your eyes.â
âWhy?â
âClose them.â
Why so much nonsense? She never listens.
Ji Weixi closed her eyes as told, expecting that he would steal a kiss again.
So why was she feeling a little anticipation?
Still, she abruptly felt a cool touch over her neck.
Startled, she opened her eyes to find a necklace.
The silver chain was linked to a dazzling diamond. Unlike other diamonds, it was cut with such distinct angles that each part was elegant, vibrant, pure, and transparent.
Ji Weixi could tell that it was Aliceâs design style at once.
When she looked up, her eyes showed that she was beside herself with joy.
âYou... you bought it?â
Oh my god!
Li Shaoling had actually bought the necklace, and pulled a veil over her eyes to surprise her.
She was actually angry at him when the promotional ended.
Come to think of it, she must have given him grief.
âThank you, Li Shaoling!â Ji Weixiâs eyes were curled in an exceedingly bright smile. Unable to stop herself, she wrapped her arms around his waist.
As her refreshing sweet scent enveloped him and her softness dove into his bosom, Li Shaoling froze for a moment, his body tightening.
Still, a smile formed on his face soon enough and he returned the hug.
Then, he whispered right beside her ear, âYouâve got your idolâs necklace. Could you allow me to have you now?â
The âhaveâ spoken there certainly leaves the imagination going wild.
Ji Weixi pulled away, blushing. âNo way.â
However, Li Shaoling moved closer, the tip of his nose touching hers as his dark eyes sparkled like midnight itself.
âThen would you marry me?â