Chapter 654
An Xiaxia looked away diffidently . She then returned to her seat and pretended to cough a little . “I don’t feel so well… I think I should go home now . ”
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She tugged at Sheng Yize’s sleeve as she spoke .
Sheng Yize played along . “I’ll drive her back . ”
Those at the table jeered and hooted . “Ouch! Have mercy on poor single people here! Lovey-dovey couples are the worst!”
An Xiaxia smiled uneasily . However, Sheng Yize seemed to adjust to this new role as a husband just fine . He kept a hand on An Xiaxia’s waist and opened the door for her like a gentleman .
Once outside, the dry, hot summer air instantly enveloped them . An Xiaxia let out a sigh of relief . “Thank you . You did me a great favor . ”
“Any time . ” Sheng Yize smiled mildly . “I’ll give you a ride back home . ”
Before An Xiaxia had a chance to decline his offer, he was already leading her toward the parking lot and he opened the car door for her .
Just like before .
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He had been very domineering back then, never giving An Xiaxia any choice .
Although he was less imposing now, his high-handedness still showed up in the smallest details .
An Xiaxia stepped back a little . “That won’t be necessary . ”
The smile never reached his eyes . Despite the elegant and aloof gentleman he appeared to be, An Xiaxia could still sense the coldness in him .
It was a bone-chilling cold — so much colder than what he had been like seven years ago .
She couldn’t afford to become entangled with him .
“Do you have a boyfriend, Miss An?” Sheng Yize asked .
An Xiaxia only smiled, but said nothing . She nodded at him in farewell, then turned to leave .
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She hailed a taxi, which soon disappeared into the traffic .
The city lights glowed splendidly and all the people coming and going reminded one of the flowing tide . Sheng Yize stood there and didn’t move for a very long time .
As the term “seven-year itch” suggested, that was supposed to be when a relationship began to wear out .
However, although he had considered giving up a million times, in the seventh year, he still couldn’t resist the excitement in this heart .
An Xiaxia, you’re going nowhere this time .
The upcoming business trip was on schedule . Zhu County was known for its sweltering heat and An Xiaxia had run out of sunscreen . She went shopping after work .
She found what she needed, but the shop assistant was busy gossiping with others like a chatterbox . “I’m telling you, it was unbelievable! Whatever clothes or cosmetics she fancied, she just gave a wave and someone would show up to pay… Talk about a real princess!”
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She then realized that a customer was nearby and smiled at An Xiaxia in embarrassment . She then let out a cry of surprise . “Hey, that’s her!”
An Xiaxia turned around speechlessly . She saw a woman wearing a black dress and sky high heels stroll their way . Her makeup was perfect and she had a curvaceous body . Behind her was a team of assistants .
She stopped beside An Xiaxia, darted a look at what was in An Xiaxia’s hand, and gestured by pointing with her chin . An assistant stepped out immediately . “We’ll get one of those!”
The shop assistant said awkwardly, “That’s the only one left…”
“We’ll take it, then!” the assistant said arrogantly . “Anyone with money can buy it, right?”
An Xiaxia pursed her lips . “Li Fanxing?”
The woman smiled and took off her sunglasses . “Long time no see . ”
“I wish it were longer . ” An Xiaxia smiled sweetly .
Li Fanxing’s face turned livid . Seeing this, the assistant was quick to react . “Hey, stay out of our way if you can’t afford it . Put it down!”
“I can’t afford it? What makes you think that?” An Xiaxia retorted .
The assistant quickly took out a bank card and gloated . “I’m paying with this!”
An Xiaxia also took out a card .
The assistant frowned . “What do you think you’re doing?”
“The POS machine can check the balance on the card . The one with more money in her card gets to buy it . Deal?”