Chapter 127 To Pounce or Not to Pounce (13)
Shi Che’s fingers paused slightly as he was typing. Lifting his gaze slightly, he looked at Ling Chuxia, who was standing there quietly, her demeanor as respectful as ever.
Shi Che’s brows furrowed slightly as his eyes unintentionally swept past her to the black dress lying not far behind on the sofa. His gaze darkened and, suddenly opening his mouth, his tone carried a hint of impatience as he responded to an unasked question, "In the future, don’t wear that kind of clothing."
Ling Chuxia was startled for a moment, not immediately understanding, "What?"
Shi Che didn’t speak again but instead squinted at the dress behind her with a frown. Ling Chuxia reflexively followed his gaze and felt a chill in her heart.
She knew she wasn’t dignified or ladylike enough in such a dress, and Shi Che certainly wouldn’t like it. She hadn’t intended to wear it either; it was only for the sake of maintaining control at the event tonight that she had worn it just that once.
Watching Shi Che’s impatient expression, Ling Chuxia’s body trembled slightly, her eyes cast down, and her voice, now with a light tremble, very low, "I understand."
Hearing Ling Chuxia’s somewhat trembling voice, Shi Che’s eyes flashed as he looked at her again. Her expression was no longer just respectful but now also tinged with a touch of fear. Shi Che’s heart sank as he opened his mouth to say something but in the end, said nothing, redirecting his gaze back to the computer screen, paying Chuxia no further heed.