Dangerous Idea

"What's with this questioning tone?" Nan Xing's brow quirked up at him inquisitively. 

"I am wondering..." Yi Qin took a moment to phrase his words, "Is someone pursuing you? Trying to impress you with such gifts?"

Nan Xing supported her chin with the heel of her hand as she gazed at him, "And if someone is pursuing me?"

"Is he sincere? Is he good to you?" asked Yi Qin in urgency. "How does he feel about your engagement? Is he willing to support your career? What about..."

"Stop! Stop! Just stop!" Nan Xing did not expect a barrage of questions from him just because of her one comment. She was just teasing him, who knew he'd take it so seriously? And all his questions showed his concern rather than his displeasure at the thought that his future sister-in-law was being pursued by another man. She found it rather intriguing and worthy of her attention. "You talk too much. Don't let your imagination run wild. I was just kidding with you."

"Huh?"