Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 985

“I mind,” Zong Yanxi interrupted him. However, she quickly apologized for being rude, “I’m sorry, I… I…”

“You don’t have to explain. I understand.” Not wanting her to feel uncomfortable, Tawan added, “During this period, I’m willing to be your shield.”

Just as he spoke, he didn’t allow Zong Yanxi the opportunity to refuse him. He turned and returned to his room, leaving her standing outside alone.

Lowering her gaze, she didn’t knock on the door in the end. Instead, she headed back down in the elevator. Waiting outside the hotel, Shen Xinyao and Zhuang Jiawen were alone in the car parked by the roadside. She used the opportunity to suggest, “I think Tawan is a wonderful guy. Even Dad praises him a lot.”

Zhuang Jiawen suddenly turned and squinted his eyes at her. “What do you mean?”

Why is she saying this?

“I think Yanxi is still very young…”

Zhuang Jiawen’s eyes widened while his expression darkened. Realizing that she had angered him, Shen Xinyao quickly shut her mouth. She then averted her gaze by looking out the window.

“Yao.” Zhuang Jiawen’s tone was grim. He calmed himself down before he continued, “Next time, don’t ever say such a thing again.”

Reaching out, he pulled Shen Xinyao into his embrace and hugged her tightly. Stroking her on her shoulder, he pondered for a moment before adding, “I can only guarantee that I won’t hurt you, but I can’t guarantee that other men will be like me. Yanxi has been hurt in the past before. Hence, I prefer her to stay single than be with someone that she doesn’t know well enough. At most, I’ll take care of her when she’s old.”

Shen Xinyao knew he was concerned about Zong Yanxi.

“I shouldn’t have said it just now.”

“No, I know that you mean well, am I right?” He lowered his head.

Shen Xinyao looked up and gazed into his eyes. “Of course, she is your sister and therefore, my sister too. I hope that she will find happiness. Your concerns are therefore not unfounded for. Unless we know someone well, it’s hard to discern if there are any problems with their character. Hence, I do agree with what you said.”

Zhuang Jiawen circled his hand around her neck and pinched her cheeks. “You’re a good girl, Yao.”

“It hurts,” Shen Xinyao grumbled coquettishly as she pushed his hand away. Zhuang Jiawen leaned over and pecked her in the same place where he had just pinched her. He asked softly, “Does it still hurt?”

Shen Xinyao curled up. “We’re outside.”

“Does it matter?”

While both of them were caressing each other, they didn’t notice Zong Yanxi approaching.

As the car windows were heavily tinted, no one could see what was going on inside. Hence, Zong Yanxi didn’t know that they were fooling around. The moment she opened the door, she saw both of them in each other’s arms. She closed the door immediately and turned around. “You guys continue. I didn’t see a thing.”

Shen Xinyao blushed immediately as she was both embarrassed and in panic. She forcefully pushed Zhuang Jiawen away and muttered, “It’s all your fault.”

Zhuang Jiawen laughed. “Don’t worry, Yanxi won’t tease you for it.”

His words embarrassed her further, causing her to frown. “You’re really annoying.”

“And yet you’re willing to marry me still?” Just as he spoke, he shouted towards the outside of the car, “Yanxi, get in. It’s already late and we should be going home.”