Chapter 18 Slapped Her Across the Face
"I’m willing, you don’t have to pay for my willingness, besides, I am a man, even if I get burned, it’s not a big deal." His focused gaze deepened with affection, "But you are different, you are flawless, I won’t allow even a slight scar on you."
Gu Qili was moved, yet she didn’t know what to say. She could feel Chen Yishu’s sincerity, but she was really powerless to respond to him now, especially since she was already married, even if it was just a marriage in name only.
She felt that they were no longer compatible. He was so kind, bright, and handsome, he deserved someone better.
Just as Gu Qili was about to withdraw her hand, a feeble voice was carried over, trembling as if it was about to shatter.
"Brother Yishu."
Her hand immediately left that warm palm, and in her haste, she accidentally spilled the glass of water, splashing Chen Yishu. He instinctively dodged backward and inadvertently strained his wound, crying out in pain, prompting Gu Qili to hurriedly lean over to support him.
All these actions were almost reflexive, but to Hu Jiaojiao, who was standing outside the door, it appeared as an intimate exchange, flirting and teasing between the two.
She lowered her eyes to hide the black tint of jealousy, and when she raised her head again, she had resumed a pitiful demeanour.
"Brother Yishu, Qiqi."
At that moment, hearing her voice, Gu Qili felt no joy as before; she didn’t even want to turn her head to look at her face, which must be filled with grievances.