Chapter 18 - To Stay or Not To Stay

Xia Jiannan's back went rigid as Wang Rouxi's words sunk in, his whole body seemed to have frozen as though a bucket of ice had been poured over his head.

But it was not only him who was shocked by Wang Rouxi's statement.

Lu Sha, who had just come back after completing the task Wang Rouxi gave him, stared incredulously at his Lordship, not believing his ears.

He did not expect to witness this scene upon his arrival!

Someone! Anyone! Tell him what's going on here!? Why had his Lordship asked that man to stay?

Wasn't it enough that Xia Jiannan had already entered his Lordship's room and slept on her bed? Even he, who was Wang Rouxi's right hand man, didn't have the privilege to do that.

If Xia Jiannan was really to stay the night over, where would he sleep?

Poor Lu Sha did not dare to think more about that matter, and he could only grit his teeth as he glared at that 'all so mighty' Xia Jiannan.

Unaware of the stifled emotions of both men, Wang Rouxi continued eating elegantly at her seat, staring at the food in her plate, not even lifting her lids to look at Xia Jiannan.

"I... I don't..." I don't dare to.

Xia Jiannan struggled to find his voice, he totally had not expected Wang Rouxi to say such incredulous thing.

"You don't what?" Wang Rouxi asked, her eyebrow raised. "You don't want my company?"

"No, it's not like that!" Xia Jiannan blurted out. Who would not want to be with such a beautiful woman?

"Since that's the case, it's settled then. You'll stay the night here, Mr. Xia." Wang Rouxi's words were said with finality.

Xia Jiannan inhaled deeply, trying to calm himself down. Just as he was about to talk his way out of this, a sudden beep was heard coming from Wang Rouxi's phone which was placed atop the table.

'S - Class'

The screen went black a second later.

Xia Jiannan could not verify if he had seen it clearly, but when he glanced at Wang Rouxi, he noticed her expression turned dim.

S - Class, what does that mean? Was it something important?

Xia Jiannan did not manage to think too much about it as Wang Rouxi quickly finished up eating.

"Let me help you clean up."

Although he had servants to do the housework for him, Xia Jiannan was still independent.

The task of doing household chores was just a simple thing for him!

If only he had more time and was not always busy handling company matters, Xia Jiannan was confident that he could clean his whole house by himself!

After hearing him offer his help, Wang Rouxi immediately wanted to say no.

Xia Jiannan was after all her guest. He should not be doing this kind of things in her house!

However, seeing his serious and earnest expression, Wang Rouxi could only reluctantly accept his help.

Xia Jiannan then started to stack the empty plates and placed them on the kitchen sink while Wang Rouxi put the leftovers on plastic containers.

Because they had a tacit understanding of what the both of them would do, it was not long before they were done cleaning the dining table.

Xia Jiannan could not help but feel a little bit awkward as he did not know what he should do.

Would he really stay the night here?

Glancing at Xia Jiannan's troubled expression, Wang Rouxi's lips curved upwards.

Grabbing her keys and a plastic bag from the kitchen counter, Wang Rouxi turned to Xia Jiannan.

"Let's get you home!"

"Wait... what?!" Xia Jiannan thought he had heard it wrongly. "What did you say?"

"I'll send you home. Isn't it that's what you want?" Wang Rouxi said softly.

Seeing the warm smile on Wang Rouxi's beautiful face, Xia Jiannan actually felt rueful.

'This is what you want, right? Why are you regretting now?' Xia Jiannan scolded himself.

He did not understand why, but he was suddenly starting to regret asking to leave this house.

There was a part in him that still wished to be with her for much longer...

He still wanted to see her dazzling smile...

He still wanted to hear her soft and comforting voice...

He still wanted to feel her delicate touch...

He still wanted to smell her pleasant and sweet scent which reminded him of Jasmines...

He still wanted to taste her delicious and mouthwatering dishes...

He wanted to experience it all for much longer!

But Xia Jiannan was fully aware that this was not possible.