Liu Shiyu shook her head and helplessly changed the topic. Thinking of all the frustrating matters, she couldn’t help but drink more.
Qin Xiao said, “CEO Liu, don’t drink too much. It’s bad for your health, and what if you get into trouble when drunk!?”
Hearing Qin Xiao’s words, Liu Shiyu felt slightly comforted. Her guard dropped, and she developed a small sense of goodwill toward him.
Liu Shiyu favorability +5.
Liu Shiyu smiled and said, “Isn’t that what you’re here for?”
Hearing the probing tone in her voice, Qin Xiao responded seriously, “Even if I’m here, it’s no good. If you get drunk, others might misunderstand.”
Liu Shiyu’s fondness toward Qin Xiao increased again. She hadn’t expected him to have such good character despite his young age. Looking at his handsome and youthful face, and then thinking of Chu Feng’s arrogant and careless appearance, she couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
She downed another two glasses.
It wasn’t that she fully trusted Qin Xiao’s character. It was more because her secretary, Xu Lin, had only stepped away temporarily and would return soon, so she wasn’t too worried.
What she didn’t know was that Xu Lin had already passed by earlier, recognized Qin Xiao drinking with her, and quietly left.
Watching Liu Shiyu drink one glass after another, a smile appeared on Qin Xiao’s face.
Though he kept telling her not to drink too much, whenever he saw her glass empty, he silently refilled it for her.
Before long, Liu Shiyu began to feel dizzy and lightheaded.
Qin Xiao supported her by the waist and asked with concern, “CEO Liu, did you drink too much? Isn’t someone coming to pick you up?”
Liu Shiyu shook her head and murmured dizzily, “It’s fine. My secretary will be here soon. And I’m not drunk, but thank you for your concern, Young Master Qin.”
Seeing her unsteady posture, Qin Xiao’s lips curled slightly.
He had doubted the bar’s liquor at first, but it seemed the effect just hadn’t kicked in yet.
Looking at the bottles he ordered—about one-sixth had already been drunk. While that didn’t seem like much, seasoned drinkers knew that mixing different kinds of alcohol could quickly take you out.
Liu Shiyu leaned on Qin Xiao’s shoulder. Her mind was foggy, but she was still conscious. Feeling that Qin Xiao wasn’t trying anything inappropriate, she relaxed again and trusted him more.
“And you’re married now. Even though I don’t think much of Chu Feng, I know what kind of person he is. If you stay out all night, he’ll definitely suspect you of doing something behind his back!”
At first, Liu Shiyu wanted to thank Qin Xiao for the trouble.
But the second half of his words made her frown.
She didn’t know why, but imagining the scenario Qin Xiao described made her feel irritated.
And more than that, a wave of anger welled up.
Chu Feng did nothing all day, had no strengths besides being a househusband, and was becoming more and more overbearing.
When she was busy at work, facing constant difficulties, he kept adding to her problems.
If this continued, she feared Chu Feng would really drag her into bankruptcy.
Was she really supposed to believe Chu Feng would fix things in a few days?
Even if Chu Feng were trustworthy—which he wasn’t—without him around, things would be far less complicated.
Thinking this, Liu Shiyu felt agitated. She said to Qin Xiao, “I don’t really want to go back. My secretary can pick me up. Sorry to trouble you, Young Master Qin.”
“It’s nothing. After all, we do know each other.”
Qin Xiao said gently, “And honestly, going back in your condition really isn’t a good idea. It’d only cause unnecessary misunderstandings.”
Liu Shiyu felt touched. She hadn’t expected Qin Xiao to be so thoughtful.
Looking at his handsome face and good character, a bitterness rose in her chest.
If only Chu Feng had even half of Qin Xiao’s decency—he didn’t need to be capable, as long as he had some integrity and treated her well, she would’ve accepted it.
After all, she’d never asked for much. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have agreed to her grandfather’s wishes and married someone just to use as a shield.
Unfortunately, Chu Feng never listened to her.
Not only was he useless and cowardly, but outside, he only caused trouble and never solved anything.
Sigh…
She didn’t even realize when Qin Xiao brought her to the hotel.
Qin Xiao said, “CEO Liu, I’ll get you a room and call your secretary to come take care of you.”
“Mm, thank you, Young Master Qin,” Liu Shiyu said gratefully.
Maybe it was the alcohol, or the fact that Qin Xiao was holding her, but her face flushed red without her realizing it.
Seeing her alluring appearance, Qin Xiao couldn’t help but be amazed.
As expected of the female lead—her looks were stunning.
With hazy eyes and flushed cheeks, she looked as delicate as a peach blossom.
Noticing Qin Xiao’s gaze, Liu Shiyu’s cheeks grew even redder. She pushed against his shoulder, trying to stand on her own.
But Qin Xiao didn’t let her.
“Y-Young Master Qin, I’m fine on my own. Please let go, I can stand.”
Qin Xiao didn’t respond. He looked at her face and said, “CEO Liu, you’re so beautiful. I wish you were my girlfriend.”
Hearing that, Liu Shiyu’s cheeks burned. She didn’t dare meet Qin Xiao’s passionate gaze.
But Qin Xiao didn’t care.
The atmosphere had already reached this point—doing nothing would be impolite.
Qin Xiao raised her chin with his finger and kissed her…
It caught Liu Shiyu completely off guard. She didn’t react at all at first.
Combined with the alcohol, her mind was foggy, and she was led into the room by Qin Xiao.
After a long moment, Liu Shiyu suddenly began to struggle.
“Young Master Qin, no, I’m already married!”
Qin Xiao looked down at Liu Shiyu in his arms and said gently, “It’s okay. I don’t mind.”
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