Burger was snuggling beside him obediently. Occasionally, Ye Ling would stroke its fur. It was a pleasant sight.
The moment Shen Qianshu entered the castle, she felt warmth gushing into her. The coolness that came with the snow and wind disappeared. She smiled naturally and said, “Master, I’m home.”
I’ve let you down today.
But you were not even planning to marry me anyway… It shouldn’t matter.
Shen Qianshu took a deep breath and approached him. She put down the box in her hand, opened it up, and took out the cupcake in it. “Do you want to eat?”
Ye Ling looked up. A storm seemed to be brewing. “What’s the time now?”
“Twelve.”
“Where did you go?” His voice was really cold. He felt a strong sense of insecurity whenever she was not around.
“I got into a car accident,” Shen Qianshu said pitifully. “Your car was hit, and there’s a dent in the front of the car.”
“You’re not hurt, are you?”
Shen Qianshu shook her head. “I’m okay. The car isn’t.”
“Are you crazy? There are so many cars in the garage. Why would it matter?”
“Oh…” Shen Qianshu felt guilty for some reason, and she clasped her hands together. She felt as if there was a fish bone stuck in her throat. She had something to say, and yet she could not. She did not dare to ask the question again. After thinking about the night when Ye Ling was filled with sorrow, she did not dare to ask him again.
She would never marry Ye Ling.
What a curse.
Before today, she had always been planning how to convince Ye Ling to contradict himself and marry her.
“Master… I…” Shen Qianshu grabbed Ye Ling’s hand suddenly, and she stuck her face to it. “I’m so sad…”
Her face was cold from being out in the cold for long, and his hand was exceptionally warm. It was as if his hand was burning her skin. Shen Qianshu was really upset. She had so many thoughts in her heart, but she suppressed all of them.
“I’m going to South Africa for a trip. Come with me.”
“Huh?” Shen Qianshu was confused. “South Africa?”
“Isn’t that where you’ve always wanted to go?”
“But I have work.”
“Take leave.” Ye Ling was really domineering. “Johannesburg… If I don’t go there even once, I’d be in a really bad mood. In these past few years, Luther wouldn’t let me go. He was afraid that I’d go crazy, but this time, I want you to come with me.”
He spoke in a tone that did not allow objections.
Shen Qianshu scratched her head. “For how long?”
“It would be in time for your jewelry competition next month.”
“My boss won’t be pleased…”
“If he has anything to say about it, ask him to approach me.”
“… ” Shen Qianshu was at a loss for words.
This is so Ye Ling.
Who would dare to look for you, monster?
“When are we going?”
“The day after tomorrow!”
“Are we bringing Tong Hua?”
“What for?” Ye Ling sounded really unfriendly.
“We should have a family trip again.”
Ye Ling said, “He’s busy.”
“He’s not!” Shen Qianshu really wanted to bring Tong Hua along.
Ye Ling said, “Viruses spread really quickly around Africa. Are you sure you want to bring Tong Hua?”
“Nope!” She replied.
No way!
Aren’t we going to a peaceful place?
Johannesburg is the city of gold. Why would viruses spread around?
“Forget it. We’ll bring him. I was just scaring you!” Ye Ling responded.
“… ” Shen Qianshu was at a loss for words.
“Is it really safe?”
“You don’t trust me?”
“I do!” She replied with no hesitation.
“Then we’re not bringing him.”
“Master…” Shen Qianshu tugged at his hand. “How could you go back on your words?”
“Bad mood. Get lost!”
How dare she come back at such a late timing and still ask for so much? It seemed like he had been spoiling her too much lately. She was going out of control!
“Then I shall get lost!” Shen Qianshu exclaimed.
Shen Qianshu really went away and went upstairs to take a shower. Ye Ling slapped Burger’s back. Before, Burger was just listening to their sweet talk and feeling really cozy being where it was. Being slapped like that without any warning scared it, and it meowed. It turned its head around and glared at Ye Ling bitterly.
