No Such Fetish (7)

Why would any man put in so much effort for a woman he did not fancy? That said, the Young Master and Young Mistress always seemed to part on bad terms. It was such that every present he brought home would never be delivered to her. The present would ultimately find its resting place in the bin. 

The Young Master would go home eagerly every time. But after each visit, he never failed to leave in a rage. 

Mr. Zhu could not fathom the reason for this. 

At this point, he could not help but hesitate with his thoughts. He glanced at Shi Che and carefully probed, "Young Master, have you given the Young Mistress your present for her?" 

In general, women are receptive to gifting, an antidote that can resolve all arguments. After all, couples should have any conflict solved by the next day. 

Speaking of the present... 

Shi Che seemed to remember something as his hand reached for his blazer pocket. He picked out a heart-shaped jewelry case. 

He opened the case to reveal a silver anklet cradled inside. A tiny sun was attached to the anklet, as it seemed to radiate warm rays from the reflection of light. 

Her very first smile was just like the tiny sun: warm and captivating the eye. 

The anklet then represented their binding in the current life and their reunion in the next.

Shi Che quietly glanced at the anklet for a long moment. He then hooked his lips as his eyes gave a detached look. Suddenly, he shut the case and pulled down the side window. The case flew out of the car without mercy.

Mr. Zhu froze from what he saw. He tried to come up with something to say until he noticed Shi Che's gloomy expression. That convinced him to keep all words to himself. 

Sigh, I was too nosy! How Mr. Zhu wished he could retract his question. 

His intention was merely to remind the Young Master to pass the present to the Young Mistress so that their relationship would improve. Alas, the plan backfired, and this present too was not spared from being discarded. 

Mr. Zhu sighed silently and dared not probe further. He asked simply, "Young Master, where do you want to go? Shall we go to Liwan Residences?"

Shi Che did not respond. He sat quietly as the gaze from his black eyes seemed to shift unconsciously towards the door, as if expecting something. 

However, the door was as empty as it had been.

After a while, Shi Che closed his eyes and let out a self-mocking smile. His expression gradually became cold.

"No. Go to the office."

Just when Mr. Zhu reckoned Shi Che had ignored him, the response came. The reply was curt and desolate.

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Ling Chuxia sat on the bed in a daze for a long time. The rain outside started to fall heavily again. As the lightning flashed and the thunder roared, Ling Chuxia was finally jolted out of her trance. 

She lifted her head blankly and looked towards the window. It's raining again...

She tugged the blanket and accidentally felt the box of ECP rub against her fingers. Her hand remained in its position for a long while. Eventually, she opened the box and took out a pill. She put it in her mouth and swallowed it without water.