Jingxia Rose

Chapter 173 [Shi Yi 023] This impenetrable temper
Shi Wan's pupils contracted, and her brain immediately went blank.

Her nostrils and mouth were filled with the faint scent of fir trees emanating from him, like a surging sea that instantly engulfed her.

What followed was a feeling of suffocation.

It is not as painful as drowning.

Yi Xu's kiss was domineering and forceful, giving her no chance to breathe, only concerned with conquering and expanding his territory.

After a long while, Shi Wan didn't know if her tongue was numb or if her abdomen was hurting from the middle armrest. She pushed Yi Xu a few times but couldn't move him. Finally, she angrily bit his tongue.

"hiss--"

The intense pain snapped Yi Xu back to his senses, making him realize just how dangerous the woman in front of him was. He quickly withdrew, but didn't let go of her waist.

"Trying to murder me again?"

"It's a shame I didn't bite you to death!" Shi Wan pushed him away forcefully, returned to her seat, wiped her lips with the back of her hand, and frowned deeply. "Didn't I tell you not to kiss me?!"

Yi Xu narrowed his eyes. "Does this mean I'm not allowed to kiss, or that everyone is not allowed to kiss?"

"None of your business!" Shi Wan glared angrily. "If it happens again, I'll report you for sexual harassment!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yi Xu suddenly leaned over, his shadow covering her, pinched her chin, and kissed her again.

Having probably learned from his experience, he left before Shi Wan could react, stopping two centimeters away from her, his breath hot.

"Then sue me," he said in a hoarse voice. "I'll kiss you!"

This childish provocation caused Shi Wan to throw a punch at his chest, but he caught it firmly in his hand. His deep voice echoed in the small car, but it contained a seriousness she had never heard before.

"Want to give it a try?" He paused, then added, emphasizing, "Not a casual fling!"

"You dare to treat me like a casual sex partner again!"

As he spoke, a complex mix of frustration, annoyance, and frustration appeared between his brows.

Hearing his gritted teeth, Shi Wan felt an urge to laugh for some reason. She tried to suppress it, leaned back in her chair, and glanced at him leisurely. "Young Master Yi doesn't like casual sex partners? You think that sleeping with someone means you have to date them? Well, it makes sense that you have so many ex-girlfriends."

"Don't make me angry!"

Yi Xu sat back down and straightened his clothes. "What? You have a lot of casual sex partners?"

“You’re honored to be my first casual sex partner,” Shi Wan said in a drawn-out voice.

Yi Xu scoffed, her tone chilling, "Where's your ex-boyfriend?"

"Who remembers? There must have been at least five or six, if not ten or eight."

"Oh, so you're saying you're just as bad as me?"

"Stop trying to glorify yourself." Shi Wan glared at him. "You've had way more than ten or eight scandalous affairs."

Yi Xu did not deny this point, but it is unknown whether some of the rumors were fabricated like Wen Song's.

"So, what exactly do you mean?" Yi Xu was still unsure of her attitude and didn't want to remain ambiguous.

"say what?"

Yi Xu turned to the side, staring at her with a speechless expression. "What do you think?"

Shi Wan said, "I told you we're not a good match. Like I said, don't bother me, or your mother will come looking for me again..."

Yi Xu frowned. "Did my mom say anything nasty last time?"

Is that considered harsh talk?

I don't think so, but it definitely made her feel uncomfortable.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Yi Xu understood everything. He sighed and rubbed his forehead. "The marriage was arranged by my father. I didn't want to get married, and I certainly won't marry someone I don't want to marry. My father can't make my own decisions."

Shi Wan found it strange; she hadn't expected him to say these things to her.

A strange feeling crept into her heart. She frowned and said in an unfriendly tone, "What's it to me! You can marry whomever you want."

That stubborn, unyielding temper.

She's completely impervious to reason!
Yi Xu pressed the tip of his tongue against his cheek. To be honest, he had never experienced setbacks in his life, especially in matters of the heart.

He is never short of women, especially those who know how to please him.

He had never met anyone as tough as Shi Wan before.

That's quite tricky.

My head hurts. It really hurts!

"hiss--"

He suddenly clutched his head and gasped, "It hurts."

Shi Wan was startled by his sudden reaction and looked at him, puzzled. "What's wrong with you?"

"I didn't know until I touched it, Shi Wan!" Yi Xu turned his head slowly, his eyes burning with fire. "You've given me a bump here. Tell me, what are we going to do about it?"

"..."

Shi Wan was speechless. "Stop trying to scam me! Who told you to scare me? I haven't even made you pay for my computer yet!"

"Still don't believe me?" Yi Xu grabbed her hand, not giving her a chance to break free, and gently pressed it against her temple.

That area was completely covered by hair, but there was indeed a raised bump.

Shi Wan was speechless. Seeing his self-righteous appearance, she pressed down hard on his bag.

"Hiss... Damn it, Shi Wan! You want me dead?"

"Sure, will you give it to me?"

"Are you sure you won't abuse or mistreat me after I give it to you?"

Shi Wan chuckled and raised her eyebrows. "That's hard to say."

Yi Xu chuckled, moved the hand that was gripping her wrist to his palm, and held it tightly. "Tell me, how are you going to make it up to me?"

"Stop it! Twenty minutes have passed already, and you're only complaining of pain now? You're being incredibly fake."

"Wasn't I just enduring the pain? How could I possibly care about the pain?"

"Then just keep enduring it for now."

"Tsk, Shi Wan, you're really heartless."

"Oh, I've always been like this."

"..."

Shi Wan glanced at his discomfitured expression, tried to suppress the upturn of her lips, and tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't. "Let go."

Yi Xu didn't move, staring at him expectantly. She said helplessly, "Then what do you want? We can't even buy medicine in this godforsaken place."

"Kiss me..."

"Snapped!"

"Cough cough!"

Before Yi Xu could finish speaking, Shi Wan raised her other hand and slapped his arm.

He said quietly, "I'll die at your hands sooner or later."

Shi Wan, "You're pushing your luck." She forcefully pulled her hand out, shook it in the air, and glanced out the window. "Hurry up and drive. What kind of weird place is this? It's scary."

Are you afraid of being chased by ghosts?

"That's not a problem, after all, there's someone in the car who can ward off evil spirits."

Yi Xu snorted coldly and didn't respond to her.

The two bickered as they drove back to the vicinity of the hotel. Yu Xuan and the others had messaged her half an hour earlier saying they were eating at a restaurant outside, as the hotel had stopped serving meals at this time and they had to eat outside.

Shi Wan pointed to the intersection ahead, "I'll get off up there."

"Why go?"

"Have a meal."

She was starving.

"Oh," Yi Xu replied casually, "I haven't eaten either, let's eat together, you can treat me."

"Why..."

Shi Wan raised her voice, but Yi Xu, expressionless, pointed to the bag on her head and said, "You choose, either treat me to dinner, or..."

She didn't even need to listen; she already knew how outrageous his next request was.

"Eat, eat, eat!" she interrupted impatiently.