Chapter 377: Chapter 378: Downcast
So it turned out she was overthinking it.
Li Tingyan was afraid she might dislike him, so he deliberately went to shower.
But she was throwing a little tantrum, and Nianyang suddenly felt she might have been a bit too much...
No, clearly it was this man who flirted around, so as his wife, why couldnât she have some feelings about it? Itâs what he deserved!
She couldnât just go soft because he said something nice; that would be too spineless!
She leaned against his chest and murmured, "But she already hugged you. No matter how many times you shower, it doesnât change that fact. If this were two centuries ago, youâd be considered as taking advantage of a girl!"
Hearing his wifeâs dejected voice, Li Tingyan felt a deep pain in his heart, and he tightened his arms around Nianyang, saying in a hoarse voice,
"Iâm sorry. Iâll definitely work out more in the future and never give any other woman a chance to get close to me again!"
Nianyang looked at him full of grievance, "Ay, Tingyan, Ning Xia is so pretty and comes from a good family. She likes you so much that she chased you all the way here with such deep affection. Are you not moved at all?
Actually, sheâs right. Iâm just a village girl with no good background. By choosing me, I canât offer you any help..."
Li Tingyan lowered his head, "Gu Nianyang, do you think Iâm the kind of person who chases after wealth and power?"
Nianyang pouted and said nothing. She knew well that Li Tingyan wasnât like that, but it just frustrated her. Because she cared too much, she was always anxious and insecure.
Lu Chi was right; she was becoming less and less like her previous self!
It was all because of Li Tingyan, the damned culprit who turned her this way!
Seeing Nianyangâs reaction, Li Tingyan thought she was silently admitting it, and he stared fiercely at her, "Gu Nianyang, I like you so much, love you so much, I wish I could give you my heart. When you talk like that, are you trying to kill me?"
"Let me tell you, even if sheâs a Princess, in my heart she canât compare to a single strand of your hair. I only want you in this lifetime!"
Nianyang touched the corner of her lip, which hurt from the bite, tasting the metallic tang of blood. It was clear the man was really angry, to have used so much force.
She knew sheâd said something wrong and spoke in defeat, "Iâm worried too. You donât know how terrifying a womanâs jealousy can be. Ning Xia has strong backing and is a spoiled heiress. I can see her possessiveness over you, and Iâm afraid she might do something crazy to get you."
Never before had Nianyang felt so small, even though sheâd tried very hard to become strong.
But half a yearâs time was too short. Against someone like Ning Xia, she had no power at all.
Li Tingyan gently patted Nianyangâs back, his gaze deep as he said,
"Donât worry. Donât forget my backing is no smaller than Ning Xiaâs. If worst comes to worst, Iâll reveal my background and confront her directly. I doubt sheâd cause any major disturbance!"
"Better not. Youâve hidden your identity for so long, how can you let it all go because of a woman?
Her father isnât easily dealt with. If things get ugly, it might end badly for both sides, and I donât want you to end up in a difficult situation because of her.
Anyway, Iâve already decided to compete against Ning Xia. After the annual meeting, I hope sheâll keep her promise and leave, without continuing to pester us."
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I like how the female lead always acts soft and cute in front of the male lead; I find it very endearing and sweet. Some new readers might not understand this, and thatâs because theyâre single.