C14 No Need to Thank Me

Su Xiaoyu looked up gratefully at Shen Juchuan, suddenly realizing he didn't seem as unlikable as she initially thought.

"No need to thank me. I'm just angry that such a jerk showed up at the company's celebration. It's a disgrace to the company," Shen Juchuan said, his eyes turning cold.

Could she take back her earlier thoughts? Maybe she was the only one who felt that way. Still, Su Xiaoyu was someone who knew how to distinguish between right and wrong. "No matter what, thank you this time."

Shen Juchuan glanced at his empty arm, frowning slightly before naturally retracting his hand.

Su Xiaoyu pulled the suit jacket tighter around her, still feeling the warmth from Shen Juchuan's body. That warmth spread to her heart.

Shen Juchuan gave her a surprised look, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Getting a thank you from you isn't easy, but I guess we should thank that creep."

Su Xiaoyu shot Shen Juchuan a resentful look, holding back her frustration before finally managing a smile. After all, he did help her out of a tough spot.

As they walked and talked, they seemed quite close, which made some onlookers envious.

"Watch out," Shen Juchuan said suddenly, his eyes narrowing as he reached out to steady Su Xiaoyu, who was about to fall forward.

Su Xiaoyu felt a sharp pain that made her gasp. "Ouch."

"Are you okay?" Shen Juchuan asked, his face full of concern as he looked at Su Xiaoyu, who was frowning in pain.

"My foot..." Su Xiaoyu's voice trembled slightly.

Shen Juchuan's heart tightened at her words. Without thinking, he scooped her up in his arms.

"Ah," Su Xiaoyu exclaimed, not expecting to be carried like a princess. The suit jacket slipped a bit, and she hurriedly adjusted it to cover herself.

Shen Juchuan glanced down at her. Su Xiaoyu happened to look up, and their eyes met. She froze, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink as she quickly lowered her gaze.

Shen Juchuan raised an eyebrow slightly. He had been watching her flit around him lately, and seeing her so quiet now was unexpectedly intriguing.

"What are you staring at?" she snapped, feeling uncomfortable under his gaze. It was as if she were a fish on a chopping block, and the sensation was utterly unpleasant.

Shen Juchuan looked at her for a few silent seconds before shifting his gaze to the side.

"Young Master Shen," a group of women cooed, standing nearby, their eyes practically glued to him.

Su Xiaoyu huffed in annoyance. This was all his fault. Her initial impression of him was way off. He wasn't just a magnet for trouble; he was a walking hormone, attracting all sorts of cheap perfume wherever he went.

Shen Juchuan glanced at Su Xiaoyu again, and when he looked up, his eyes were suddenly sharp. "I can't stand people playing games in front of me."

His tone was icy, silencing the chattering women instantly.

"If her foot's fine, that's good. But if there are any lasting effects, you'll all get a taste of it," he warned, his voice cold and his gaze chilling. Even in his arms, Su Xiaoyu could feel the intensity of his anger.

Having someone stand up for her like this made the pain in her foot seem to lessen considerably.

After speaking, Shen Juchuan carried Su Xiaoyu to the lounge, gently placing her on the sofa. He knelt in front of her, examining her ankle with a furrowed brow. "Do you want to go to the hospital?"

Su Xiaoyu touched her foot. "No need, it's just a simple sprain."

Shen Juchuan glanced at her, then gently squeezed her ankle.

"Ouch!" Su Xiaoyu cried out in pain and immediately pushed his hand away, her expression filled with anger. "What are you doing?"

"Didn't you say it didn't hurt?"

"Are you deaf? When did I ever say that?" Su Xiaoyu glared at Shen Juchuan, her initial good impression of him plummeting.

"If it hurts, why not go to the hospital?"

"If you trip on the sidewalk, do you call 911?" Su Xiaoyu retorted, annoyed. If the timing weren't so off, she wouldn't have been caught off guard like this. It was all his fault.

Her opinion of Shen Juchuan dropped even further.

"They might think it's a prank call," Shen Juchuan said seriously.

Su Xiaoyu was at a loss for words.

Just then, Shen Juchuan stood up and walked out. Su Xiaoyu watched his figure disappear through the lounge door, a hint of unease on her face. She was injured, and he was just going to leave her here?

As she pondered how she was going to get out of there, Shen Juchuan reappeared at the door.