Chapter 1183: Chapter 1183: Just Refusing to Drink the Wine She Offers
âEh, did I just hear a womanâs voice? Shengxiao, have you not returned to the hotel yet?â Rong Yan vaguely heard someone asking whether she was his girlfriend or something and subconsciously asked.
Li Shengxiao had already walked into the study and closed the door before responding with a low âmmmâ, skillfully changing the subject, âDid you go to the amusement park today?â
âYeah, Duidui, Estelle, her husband, and her daughter, the five of us went together.â
Rong Yan hadnât really cared about the womanâs voice she had accidentally heard, but when he mentioned the amusement park, she became animated and began to share the fun things that had happened that dayâŠ
A simple phone call ended up lasting nearly an hour before they hung up.
After Rong Yan had hung up the phone, Li Shengxiao heard the busy tone, glanced at the time, and put away his phone. He then reopened the study door and walked out.
Chu Xi was sitting in the living room, restless. Seeing him finally come out, she immediately stood up from the sofa, apologizing for her earlier behavior, âIâm sorry about just now. It wasnât on purpose. I just saw you on the phone, and it sounded like you were talking to your girlfriend, so I asked. Thereâs no misunderstanding from your girlfriend, right? If she misunderstood, I can explain it to her.â
Ha, if Rong Yan had really misunderstood, Chu Xiâs explanation would only make the misunderstanding worse!
Li Shengxiao didnât even glance at her as he walked past her, heading back to his original spot to put down his phone, before saying, âNo need, she didnât take it to heart.â
She hadnât taken it to heart.
Those six short words were more humiliating than any rebuke!
Chu Xiâs face turned red almost instantly, feeling as though she had been slapped across the face!
She could hardly stand it and almost walked away in humiliation. Even as she pinched the palm of her hand, she barely managed to squeeze out a forced smile, âReally? I was worried that your girlfriend would misunderstand since most girls would doubt their boyfriends in such situations. Iâm surprised she didnât care at all.â
It sounded like she wasnât speaking ill of Rong Yan, but such remarks could easily make a man doubt whether his girlfriend really cared about him.
Li Shengxiaoâs reaction was completely different from that of the average man, contrary to her expectations. He looked at her once and said, âShe wonât misunderstand, because she trusts me.â
âThereâs mineral water in the fridge. Help yourself if you want some. Itâs about time; Miss Chu, go back to your room and rest. We can talk tomorrow if thereâs anything.â
Was he treating her like some beggar needing water?
Chu Xi, who had faced several rejections in a row, had thought she could keep her emotions in check. But upon hearing his words, she almost couldnât contain the humiliation and embarrassment, âI came to have a celebratory drink with you. I even brought wine. Wonât Mr. Li give me any face at all?â
Li Shengxiao really disliked women who clung on and wouldnât let go. He believed he had shown enough kindness to Chu Xi tonight, but it seemed like Chu Xi took his politeness for granted, even presuming to test his limits.
He didnât accept the wine she again offered, stating bluntly, âSorry, I donât drink things handed to me by strangers.â
Chu Xiâs face nearly turned green as she stared into the manâs eyes, unwilling to back down, âMr. Li, calling me a stranger is quite hurtful. I thought at the very least we could be considered friends. We have a business partnership, and Iâve helped you out. In Mr. Liâs eyes, does that not even count for friendship?â
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