Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Cultivation
He Jingyao gave her a look and suddenly laughed, his tone carrying a hint of laziness, “Talk about troubling me once you’re actually capable of causing trouble.”
Su Zixi felt belittled and glared at him huffily, “You think I can’t do it?”
“Even if you really caused trouble, I’d still totally be able to handle it,” He Jingyao cocked an eyebrow at her, “Given your personality, I don’t know when you’ll manage to create trouble that I’d find challenging.”
Although she felt disrespected again, Su Zixi was left speechless…
He Jingyao watched her look disheartened, the amusement deeper in his eyes.
He lowered his head, his gaze deep, “So, can you have a little more faith in me?”
Under his gaze, Su Zixi’s eyes gradually moistened, and she nodded involuntarily.
She suddenly realized, this man gave her much more than she had expected… He always understood her, perhaps even more than she understood herself.
That’s why he always managed to touch the most tender part of her heart.
That’s why… she had fallen for him without any resistance.
She suddenly realized how trivial the problem she had been worried about was… If he were only after her body, why go through all this trouble?
If she had remained as cautious as before, that would have been more advantageous for him to get what he wanted, wouldn’t it? But what He Jingyao gave her wasn’t just tenderness and indulgence—these superficial things. He gave her confidence and a sense of security, guiding her growth step by step.
He Jingyao watched the emotion in the depths of her eyes and curled his lips into a satisfied smile.
According to Mr. Li’s terms, what was this called? A grooming?
Hmm… It seems quite interesting.
He let out a soft laugh, lowered his head again, and bit her lip.
Ning Yichen arrived at Yanzhou City’s airport.
Seeing Ning Ruixin appear before him, he wasn’t surprised at all, but simply smiled faintly.
“Has the wedding ended already?”
Ning Ruixin watched him with a blank expression, “Do you realize how much trouble you’ve caused?”
Ning Yichen silently regarded her, “Anyway, you’ll always handle it, with dad and you there, you can solve any trouble. Besides… sister, isn’t this what you wanted?”
Ning Ruixin cocked an eyebrow.
“You didn’t just hide Su Lianxi’s deception from me for the reasons you mentioned,” Ning Yichen laughed self-deprecatingly, “You knew sooner or later I would find out, maybe before the wedding, maybe after the wedding, or maybe… on the wedding day. Whenever I found out the truth, I would immediately resist this marriage, and then, our parents would be disappointed in me, and so would everyone who knew. With everyone disappointed in me, your chances would be even greater. After all, although we’re siblings, our family’s resources and connections are limited.”
Ning Ruixin narrowed her eyes, then suddenly laughed, “It appears you do have some brains after all.”
Ning Yichen hesitated, “Actually, you didn’t need to do this. You’ve always been more suited for politics than me, I am very aware.”
If he were willing, perhaps he wouldn’t lose much to Ning Ruixin, but he lacked the most important quality needed—ambition.
“But if father doesn’t see your impulsiveness and immaturity, how could he give up on you and support me?” Ning Ruixin spoke lazily, “You know, you’ve also been exceptionally bright since childhood, even if my performance has been better than yours, because I am a girl, he has always had high hopes for you.”