Chapter 340: Chapter 340: A Moment of Confusion Chapter 340: Chapter 340: A Moment of Confusion Su Zixi slept with her face flushed red, her little mouth slightly open, and her nostrils flaring gently. Perhaps He Jingyao’s movements were a bit too heavy, causing her some discomfort. She frowned unconsciously, pushing his hand away, and then she satisfactorily smacked her lips.
He Jingyao was startled and then laughed bitterly.
He intended to wake her up, but seeing her sleep so sweetly, he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to do it.
He Jingyao noticed the shadows under her eyes, feeling both heartache and annoyance. These past few days must have really exhausted her.
The man gently touched her cheek with his hand, his gaze then falling on her small, rosy earlobe, which made his heart itch again.
He swore softly to himself, bit her ear, then let go of her and gently rolled over to sit up.
If he stayed any longer, he might not be able to resist waking her up again.
He Jingyao covered her with a blanket, kissed her cheek, and then Su Zixi scratched her face. He kissed her forehead, and she scratched her forehead. He found it amusing and then kissed her chin, causing her to scratch it as well.
The amusement in his eyes deepened, and he finally pecked gently at her tender lips.
In her sleep, she licked her lips without realizing it.
But this movement made He Jingyao’s blood boil.
He took a deep breath, pulling together all his self-control to leave her room.
In the living room, Li Bo stood there obediently, hands clasped together.
He Jingyao walked up to him, “I asked you to take Zhixi to Tianxiang Inn, but you told me she was unwell.”
Li Bo said calmly, “It was because of the master’s command…”
“I only found out now that your salary is paid by my father?” He Jingyao interrupted him.
Li Bo looked somewhat guilty, “Young master, I’m sorry.”
“You have been with my father longer than you have been with me, so I can forgive you this once,” He Jingyao spoke very coldly, “but if there is a next time, I will have to ask you to leave.”
Sweat broke out on Li Bo’s forehead.
“Young master, the master would never harm you…”
“True, father wouldn’t harm me,” He Jingyao’s gaze was heavy, his voice growing even colder, “but that doesn’t mean his choices are always in my favor, nor does it mean you can disregard my wishes for his sake. Li Bo, I respect your service, but that doesn’t mean you can make decisions on your own. If you can’t understand, you might as well go back to my father now.”
Li Bo was stunned, then smiled bitterly, “I understand, young master. It was a moment of confusion.”
He had watched He Jingyao grow up, teaching him worldly wisdom, and sometimes he unavoidably treated him with the mentality of an elder.
But in reality, even He Yirong had trouble influencing his will, let alone him.
Li Bo thought about this and couldn’t help breaking out in a cold sweat.
He almost forgot that after all, he was just He Jingyao’s butler, not qualified to make any decisions for him.
“Young master, you haven’t eaten yet, right? I will get the kitchen ready now,” Li Bo’s attitude became even more respectful and cautious.
The young master had come back so early, clearly he hadn’t eaten much.
He Jingyao saw the remorse on Li Bo’s face and gave a slight nod, “Prepare a bit more, wait for Zhixi to wake up and we’ll eat together.”
Li Bo had been with him for a long time, was exceptionally capable, and extremely loyal, so unless absolutely necessary, He Jingyao didn’t want to dismiss him.
Today’s incident, although it hadn’t resulted in serious consequences, was still grave in nature, so he couldn’t help but be cautious.