Chapter 20: Do You Really Care About Me That Much?
Shi Runrun walked out of the school with his arm around her waist.
As they stepped through the gates, their classmates cast envious glances their way.
Shi Runrun was still in a daze, her eyes red and tears lingering at the corners. She turned her head to look at the man beside her; under the sunset, sunlight illuminated his sharp, handsome features so beautifully.
The next moment, his large hand shifted, grasping her small hand, guiding her toward the car.
Shi Runrun was led along, her heart pounding wildly. For reasons unknown, the warmth and dryness of his big hand enveloping her tiny palm stirred an unfamiliar emotion within her, spreading through her whole body.
She stole several glances at him, the strength and coldness of his profile dazzling her.
A hero saving the damsel—he was truly, impossibly handsome…
She was ushered into the car, snapping out of her daze only as the door closed. He didn’t start the engine right away; instead, he pressed his lips together, his expression dark.
He was angry…
Shi Runrun cautiously tugged at his sleeve, whispering, “Xiao Xuezheng…”
He turned to face her, his eyes shadowed and fierce. Looking at her, he raised his voice, “Shi Runrun, are you stupid?! You were being bullied and didn’t call for help?!”
“I…”
Shi Runrun could only purse her lips, afraid to speak under his thunderous scolding.
“If I hadn’t arrived in time, you and the child would have been in real danger! Why are you always getting bullied?! It’s so frustrating!”
Shi Runrun remained silent.
Although he was shouting at her, Shi Runrun felt her heart melting, a sweetness welling up inside…
Because his anger was for her sake, wasn’t it? He couldn’t bear to see her bullied…
Last time, when Shi Qing made things difficult for her, he’d been upset too. And now, again…
Didn’t this mean he truly cared for her?
Thinking this, Shi Runrun couldn’t help but lift the corners of her lips.
The next moment, he formed his hand into a fist and “firmly” knocked it against her head, “You’re still smiling?! Do you even realize how dangerous today was? Do you have any sense of responsibility as a mother?!”
Shi Runrun turned her gaze to his troubled face and countered, “Xiao Xuezheng, are you this angry just because I was bullied by Ren Feifei?”
“So… you really care about me, don’t you…”
She dared to voice the thought that had been circling in her heart. After she spoke, her cheeks flushed red.
“I…”
For a moment, the man was speechless, his deep black eyes widening slightly.
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