Shi Che’s action was very sudden, so sudden that Ling Chuxia only felt a tightness on her wrist. She was then pulled with a powerful force and was dragged over to Shi Che’s side.
During this unexpected moment, she lost her footing and almost directly crashed into Shi Che’s embrace. Her face hit Shi Che’s firm chest, making her frown from the impact.
However, she couldn’t afford to worry about the pain. She immediately stepped back two paces, retreating from Shi Che’s embrace, then kept a distance of two steps between them, trying hard to stand steadily.
She had to remember that Mrs. Shi was still standing here watching. If she showed any improper behavior, it would practically mean seeking death.
Mrs. Shi was already very dissatisfied with her, so how could she dare to provoke her any further!
Shi Che watched Ling Chuxia as if avoiding a virus, hastily keeping her distance. His dark brown eyes immediately filled with gloom as he clenched Ling Chuxia’s wrist and suddenly applied more force.
Ling Chuxia did not know what had made this young master angry again. She only felt that her wrist was about to be crushed, but did not dare to cry out in pain, letting a stiff smile force its way onto her lips.
Mrs. Shi could not see the undercurrents between them. She was only slightly curious about Shi Che’s behavior, "Che’er, what are you doing...?"
"Mom, I have something to discuss with Chuxia, and I’ll take her back on the way." Shi Che looked at Mrs. Shi, replying lightly.
Mrs. Shi had originally wanted to keep Ling Chuxia for a bit and scold her properly. Seeing this, she couldn’t go against Shi Che’s wishes, so she nodded, "Alright, you two go together."
Mrs. Shi glanced at Ling Chuxia, her voice not too heavy or light, but carrying a trace of sharpness, "Xiaoxia, take good care of Che’er. If he comes home as skinny next time, I won’t forgive you."
Ling Chuxia quickly nodded, "Yes, Madam."
"Mom, we’ll be leaving now."
Shi Che nodded politely in Mrs. Shi’s direction and then pulled Ling Chuxia along, turning to walk toward the car.
Shi Che’s strides were big and fast. Ling Chuxia, wearing high heels, stumbled greatly, and because Mrs. Shi was still watching from behind, she had to maintain an elegant posture. This short stretch was incredibly difficult for Ling Chuxia, almost tripping several times.
Finally, when she managed to sit in the car, Ling Chuxia let out a quiet sigh of relief. Yet the next second, Shi Che also got into the car, sitting beside her, and Ling Chuxia felt her breath catch once again.
Even though Shi Che didn’t do anything and just sat there, Ling Chuxia could feel the sharp chill emanating from him, making it hard for her to breathe.
Even though she feared Mrs. Shi, she would rather face Mrs. Shi than him.
As soon as Shi Che sat down, Ling Chuxia instinctively, silently shifted her position to the side and put some distance between them. In the end, she was almost sitting pressed against the car window.