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C19 That’s Ridiculous

Lin Xinyan felt like he was acting very strange.

If that was the case, then what about his relationship with Bai Zhuwei?

Besides, she and Hee Ruize weren’t together like he made them out to be. What was he doing interfering in her affairs?

“That is none of your business. Please stop interfering with my privacy…”

Her lips were sealed with a kiss before she could finish what she said.

Her words lingered over the air, but the kiss had surprised her so much, she could no longer speak.

“Ugh…”

Lin Xinyan’s only reaction was to push him.

Zong Jinghao, who had just regained his senses, stumbled on his feet.

He could not believe this woman!

And as for him - what could he be thinking just now?

Even though he had taken the initiative just then, he had no intention of getting closer to her.

Just as he was watching this woman’s pink lips moving to speak, his mind had entered a roadblock. Momentarily, he lost control of himself and did something that shocked even him!

Besides that night, Lin Xinyan had never done anything intimate with any other man.

“On what basis did you do that?” Lin Xinyan subconsciously wiped her lips, feeling violated.

She had never done anything that would point out that she was a casual woman.

How could he?

Zong Jinghao turned around so that his back was facing towards her. “What do you expect? You are my wife.”

Therefore, he would not go overboard with his words!

Lin Xinyan’s eyes widened in shock. What was he saying?

“We are not husband and wife. We just made a deal!” Lin Xinyan’s voice shook as she said this.

After her previous experience, she was afraid of being in such close contact with men.

That night was her worst nightmare!

From then on, she was appalled by intimate relations between men and women.

Too angry to notice Zong Jinghao’s out-of-character behavior, Lin Xinyan was missing several tall tale signs that the kiss had meant something to Zong Jinghao. If her anger hadn’t stood in the way, maybe she would have seen through his calmness that was more like an act than anything.

If Lin Xinyan had been able to calm herself down enough, she would have noticed Zong Jinghao’s reddened ears.

“Even if it’s a deal, you never said intimate relations were out of the equation.” He slowly turned his body around to face Lin Xinyan, who looked like she was on the verge of collapse.

He could not help but frown.

There was no venom in his kiss, so why did she look so pale?

Or was she defending her relationship with that man?

He slowly made his way towards her. “What sort of man is he that can’t even protect the woman who has his affections? There’s no way he deserves your love. Is he even worthy of your chastity?”

Lin Xinyan did not understand the meaning behind his words.

Was he talking about Hee Ruize?

Just when Lin Xinyan was about to interrupt him, Zong Jinghao, who appeared to have his emotions all under control, sat himself down in front of the desk. With a lazy and wanton expression, he leaned against the table, resting one palm on the tabletop. The expression on his face was unfazed. It was like the kiss had never happened.

“I can hand over the location of the Shallow Bay, but…” He paused dramatically for effect. “It will not come free.”

Lin Xinyan’s hands became two tight fists as her trembling became out of hand. Her mind became jumbled with all sorts of thoughts. In the end, she just took in Zong Jinghao’s frivolous actions and kept the expression on her face neutral.

“Tell me what is it that you want.”

Seeming affected, Zong Jinghao lowered his gaze, his voice a little emotional. “I haven’t thought it through yet. I’ll tell you when I come up with something.”

Never had he been so impulsive in his life.

This was so unexpected!

He really wasn't in control of himself today out of all days.

Lin Xinyan pursed her lips as she considered her options. It would not be easy for her to take something from Lin Guoan. Getting the valuable trading chips would turn things in her favor when she makes the exchange with Lin Guoan.

But...

“Don’t worry, I won’t make you commit murder or set fire to something. I won’t request anything that will be on your conscience in the end,” Zong Jinghao saw through her worry and said this in a seductive manner.

She took that moment to hesitate for a bit. “...Yes, then it’s agreed.”

She had little to lose, so she had nothing to be afraid of.

If she could restore order, she could take her mother and leave this place and together they could find a quiet place to live without anything holding them back.

“I repeat, in the relationship you have with me, there must be no other man!” Whenever he thought back to the scene of her and Hee Ruize hugging, he could not help the surge of indescribable anger that would rise up in his chest.

“You mean me and…”

“Leave now!” Before she could spit out her sentence, Lin Xinyan was interrupted by Zong Jinghao’s outburst.

He wanted to put a stop to her talking about her relationship with that man.

Such things made him very upset!

Lin Xinyan’s lips twitched on her face but no words came out. In the end, she just left it at that and turned to leave the room.

The moment the door to the study closed behind her, all the calmness left Zong Jinghao’s face.

Perplexed, he rubbed his hands on his forehead. Just then, he had been too impulsive.

Thinking back to that kiss that was short but impressionable, his fingers slipped over his lips where her scent still lingered. Without really knowing it, a faint smile made its way to his lips.

He did not notice he had a smile on his face.

This was too absurd. But more and more, it appeared he was reluctant to leave this relationship.

He could still feel the sensation of her soft lips.

The feeling was very similar to Bai Zhuwei’s.

However, after their previous episode, he had not heard back from Bai Zhuwei.

Was it because of something he said?

This was altogether very strange.

After leaving the study, Lin Xinyan decided to not stay at home. Her mother was still in the hospital and she needed to take care of her. Just as she was leaving the house, she bumped into Bai Zhuwei.

Every time she saw her, her appearance would be impeccable: delicate makeup, well-fitted clothes that were beautiful yet dignified, and not a hair on her head would be out of place.

“Are you heading out?” Bai Zhuwei asked with a smile on her face.

“Yes.” Lin Xinyan nodded her head. She wanted to keep their interactions minimal. Though on the outside she looked simple, appearances can be deceiving and that might not be so.

“Miss Lin, you married Hao while pregnant with another man’s child. He only married you because his mother had arranged it. I hope you haven’t given it too much thought. It’s me who is his lover.”

Lin Xinyan knew what Bai Zhuwei meant.

It was she that Zong Jinghao loved and Lin Xinyan could see that. Why did she need to establish this all over again in front of her?

Why did it feel like she was bragging?

Lin Xinyan gave her a polite smile. “I know my place, so Miss Bai can stop reminding me.”

Bai Zhuwei was momentarily stunned. She could not help frowning. Though this girl was young, she had a mature mind.

At this time, she noticed that the door to the study room was open. Even though it was only a figure in the doorway, Bai Zhuwei could immediately tell it was Zong Jinghao. With eyes rolled, she reached out to push Lin Xinyan out of the way.

Lin Xinyan was with child, so as a mother, her instincts were to protect the baby. As Bai Zhuwei was about to touch her, out of reflex, she pushed back her hand.

“Ah!”

Immediately, upon contact, Bai Zhuwei, who had on a pair of high-heeled shoes, rushed to the ground with nothing to break her fall.

But before she made contact with the ground, Zong Jinghao who saw this scene as he was walking out of the study, hurried over to catch Bai Zhuwei before she could hit the cold surface of the floor.

Bai Zhuwei’s heart was thumping wildly in her chest when she suddenly felt the sensation of Zong Jinghao’s arms around her. Taking the opportunity to wrap her arms around his neck, she held him close. Her voice came out all hoarse from her fright earlier. “Hao…”

She stopped right there, the frightened look on her face saying it all.

After having recovered from her shock, Lin Xinyan raised her eyes to meet the gaze of Zong Jinghao. He stared unwaveringly back at her. “Who told you to do that?”

Opening her mouth to explain, Lin Xinyan was interrupted by Bai Zhuwei who rushed forward and shook her head back and forth at Zong Jinghao. “It’s nothing, really. It had nothing to do with Miss Lin.”

If Lin Xinyan had been ignorant of Bai Zhuwei’s schemes before, she would be considered a fool if she couldn’t see through them now.

She knew their marriage was only on paper, so why did she need to frame her?

What was she trying to prevent?

Lin Xinyan blatantly ignored Zong Jinghao’s question and said in a calm voice, “I didn’t push her. You can chose to believe me or not. It’s up to you.”

After having said her piece, she turned around and walked out of the door.

She was responsible for her actions, but if she hadn’t done it, why should she admit it?

Besides that, the safety of her child came first.

Even if she was responsible, she would not hesitate to do it again.

“Wait right there!”

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