Girl, Be More Reserved

As Shen Xin'ai watched Huo Siye carry away Shen Xingkong, she finally snapped out of her daze.

She stomped her feet in frustration before chasing after them.

Bai Ning blocked her path.

"Miss Shen, we all know what happened. Fourth Master spared you this time for Third Madam's sake. But if you keep acting so recklessly, don't blame Fourth Master for taking action next time," Bai Ning said expressionlessly.

No matter how much Shen Xin'ai wanted to explain, she couldn't argue with Bai Ning's words.

She glared at Shen Xingkong.

This despicable person!

"Also, please personally clean the room. Fourth Master likes cleanliness and can't tolerate filth. Everything in the room must be replaced and disinfected at least three times," Bai Ning continued.

Shen Xin'ai was stunned. "What did you say?"

Likes cleanliness?

Filth?

Then what was Huo Siye carrying just now?

Was he saying she had dirtied the room? And she had to clean it herself?

Did he even know who he was talking to?

She was the future Mrs. Huo!

But Bai Ning didn't answer. He wasn't her servant and had no obligation to respond to her.

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In the Car

A cold voice sounded in Shen Xingkong's ear.

"Satisfied?"

She struggled to open her eyes and moved her lips slightly. "It's okay."

Ha!

This crazy little brat was being cheeky!

The little lunatic weakly smiled and hooked her dirty finger with his. "Aye..."

Huo Siye's heart trembled. "What did you say?"

Xingkong didn't respond.

She was too tired.

"I'm asking you, what did you call me?" Huo Siye turned to the side, his dark eyes staring at Shen Xingkong without blinking.

His gaze was too intense. Xingkong finally realized she had said the wrong thing.

Her heart skipped a beat.

Aye...

In her past life, he had allowed her to call him that.

Back then, she hated him for ruining her innocence. How could she!

She didn't know if Huo Qingyan had killed him in her past life, but she did know one thing, until the day she died, she had never called him Aye.

Xingkong felt a wave of sadness.

"Fourth Prince," she licked her lips and quickly corrected herself.

Huo Siye snorted coldly. "You don't know your place."

Aye.

How long had it been since he last heard those two words?

The softness that rose in his heart vanished in an instant.

"Where is my mother?" His rough fingers pinched her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Our deal isn't over yet."

"Do you believe I can send you to meet God right now?"

"I don't believe it." Xingkong shook her head, tilted her head, and leaned into his arms. She said coyly, "Fourth Prince hasn't finished dealing with me yet~ How could you bear to do it?"

Huo Siye: "..."

Xingkong held onto his arm tightly, absorbing the warmth of his body.

In her past life…

After the incident, everyone cursed her, calling her shameless, saying she would do anything to seduce men.

They even accused her of causing her "innocent" sister to be defiled by Huo Hanxiao!

Everyone sympathized with the pitiful Shen Xin'ai.

But no one believed her.

They all thought she had tried to seduce Huo Siye but had accidentally sent Shen Xin'ai to his bed instead.

She remembered it clearly—Huo Siye had asked her if she wanted to marry him.

And what did she say back then?

She refused.

She refused for the sake of Shen Xin'ai!

No, from beginning to end, she had never wanted Huo Siye to take responsibility. She just wanted Shen Xin'ai to marry him.

She didn't even realize she was being used.

Shen Xingkong, you were such a fool.

In the end, Shen Xin'ai got engaged to Huo Siye.

And she?

She became a rat on the street, her reputation completely ruined—until she met her tragic end.

Hatred.

It surged in her chest, spreading through her body.

Huo Siye felt her trembling and thought she was scared.

But what was the point of being scared now?

Why wasn't she scared when she held the knife earlier?

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At the Hospital

The doctor treated Xingkong's wounds, bandaged them, and sent her back to the ward.

Xingkong poked at the wound on her thigh and gasped in pain.

Huo Siye: "..."

Was she pretending to be crazy?

"Is Fourth Prince trying to pick a fight with me again by staring at me like this? Too bad, I'm not interested in fighting and getting all bloody," Xingkong blinked her big eyes and made a helpless expression.

Huo Siye took a deep breath. "Young lady, be more reserved."

Xingkong smiled like a little fox. "Ah, so Fourth Prince likes reserved girls? No wonder Shen Xin'ai can't win your favor~"

Her smile was dazzling. Huo Siye suddenly had the urge to strangle her.

This woman…

She's insane!

Seeing his stern face, Xingkong quickly changed the topic. "It was a pleasure working with you today. I hope we can cooperate again next time!"

Huo Siye sneered. "You have a lot of guts."

Xingkong didn't take it seriously. "Thank you for the compliment."

Huo Siye: "Hmph!"

Wait for me.

One day, I will become strong enough to stand by your side.

"Fourth Prince, the Shen family is here," Bai Ning knocked on the door.

Hmm.

Why did Fourth Prince's face look like a virtuous man who had just been harassed?

The moment she heard "Shen family," Xingkong's eyes turned cold.

Already coming for revenge?

Fine.

One by one, pair by pair—if they all come, we'll destroy them all!

Shen family… What you took from me, you will return it all!

Feeling the hatred coming from her, Huo Siye narrowed his eyes.

As always.

Where did she get such deep hatred?

"Fourth Prince, family matters shouldn't be discussed in front of outsiders. I won't trouble you any longer. When I'm discharged, I'll treat you to a meal~" Xingkong grinned, as if the person filled with hatred just now wasn't her.

Huo Siye's mouth twitched. He didn't say anything and turned to leave.

But suddenly, his arm was pulled back.

He looked down and saw her fair fingers against his black suit.

His throat tightened.

"Siye, if I want to invite you to dinner, where can I find you?"

What's with the "ya"?

Can't she speak properly?

Huo Siye had the sudden urge to fix her way of speaking.

Bai Ning rubbed his ear. Did he mishear just now?

Did Miss Shen just call him… Siye?

Wow.

This was the first time someone dared to call Fourth Prince by name so brazenly.

"Miss Shen, I'll give you my contact information! If you want to invite Fourth Prince to dinner, just call me!" Although his master's gaze was cold enough to kill, Bai Ning still nervously handed over a business card.

Ah, being an assistant was tough.

Not only did he have to handle his master's work, but now he had to worry about his love life too!

"Thank you, Assistant Bai!" Xingkong smiled sweetly.

Bai Ning: "You're welcome, you're welcome."

Wait… What did he do wrong?

Why was Fourth Prince's gaze suddenly so sharp?

Whoosh.

"Heh!"

Huo Siye sneered, shook off Xingkong's grip, and strode away.

Bai Ning turned to look at him.

"...What's wrong with Fourth Master?"