Chapter 16 Admiring Her Man

Nian Xunxia had been frightened twice in a row, leaving her unsettled. Now, after being scolded by Si Jincheng, a thin layer of mist formed in her eyes. "I'm sorry, I felt it was too stuffy inside and wanted to go out for some fresh air." Her voice was low, like a clear spring dropping into a cracked porcelain, lacking crispness and carrying a hint of dullness. Si Jincheng's mood also became gloomy upon hearing this. He raised his hand and pinched his brow, "Why are you crying?" Fortunately, there weren't many people here. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing for the dignified Mrs. Si to cry outside. "I'm not crying." Nian Xunxia stubbornly turned her head, suppressing the tears in her eyes. She didn't know why she felt like crying, perhaps because she had been under too much pressure lately. Her brother's illness, unexpectedly getting pregnant, and having to impersonate someone else... Si Jincheng raised his hand that was hanging by his side, wanting to pat her shoulder, but it remained suspended in mid-air, unable to come down. If he treated her well, it would be unfair to Xia Xia. But seeing her pitiful appearance, it inexplicably reminded him of Xia Xia. His mind became entangled like countless threads, tangled into a mess. "You stay here and don't move." He impatiently tugged at his tie, glanced at Nian Xunxia, and then turned around and left after saying a few words. "You..." Nian Xunxia wanted to say something more, but she saw Si Jincheng already striding away. Soon, Si Jincheng returned. His peripheral vision glanced at Nian Xunxia, and he coldly said, "Let's go home." Nian Xunxia furrowed her brows in confusion. As far as she knew, the banquet should last at least two hours. They had only been here for a little over half an hour, so they were leaving already? Isn't that equivalent to leaving right after they arrived? Will it leave a bad impression? Si Jincheng happened to be in front of her, and she voiced her doubts. A mocking smile tugged at the corner of his lips, but he didn't say anything. Does this woman not know about the Si family's status in Yun City, or even in the entire H country? Even if they didn't attend this banquet tonight, no one would dare to say anything. Now that they not only came but also stayed for over half an hour, those old men would be delighted and unable to sleep tonight. Nian Xunxia pursed her lips, her cheeks blushing with embarrassment. Come to think of it, with the Si family's current status and Si Jincheng's abilities, he could easily walk sideways in Yun City. But at the young age of 23, she was able to take over the empire built by several generations of the Si family. Not only did she not become a tyrant and ruin the country, but she also brought the Si Group to even greater heights! Thinking of this, she looked at Si Jincheng with a hint of admiration and respect in her eyes. Si Jincheng noticed the gaze of the young woman, and a trace of indiscernible emotion leaked from the corner of his eye. However, this burning gaze seemed to make his body start to heat up, and he felt a slight discomfort in his eyebrows. "Ahem." He coughed lightly, easing the restlessness inside him, "If you know you're not worthy of me, be sensible and quickly talk to your grandmother about divorce. I can still give you a large sum of money to ensure a worry-free life for the rest of your days." At that moment, all the passion in Nian Xunxia's chest was extinguished by Si Jincheng's words. She pouted and said forcefully, "No matter what, I will never divorce you. Since I married you, you are mine." Si Jincheng furrowed his brow in confusion. He was hers? What kind of logic was this? For some reason, he surprisingly didn't resist this statement deep down in his heart. Realizing his own peculiarity, Si Jincheng lowered his gaze and sneered mockingly. He turned and left the Yun family's gate, with Nian Xunxia following behind. The two of them waited at the entrance for the driver to come. "Xunxun, is that you?" A man suddenly approached, his eyes filled with surprise and astonishment. Upon hearing these words, Nian Xunxia was so scared that her entire body's hair stood on end. She was now "Yang Chuxia," not Nian Xunxia! Out of the corner of her eye, she discreetly glanced at Si Jincheng, afraid that he would notice something unusual.