Chapter 30 I Miss Him So Much

He stopped less than half a meter away from me, leaning down with his hands braced on either side of me. His deep, dark eyes seemed even colder than the night sky.

My breathing hitched, and I had to arch my back to avoid his gaze, which felt as chilling as the evening air.

His voice sounded right next to my ear. "My girlfriend is a cowardly and incompetent little weakling. When faced with problems, she doesn't think, doesn't ask, doesn't solve anything—she only knows how to run away. Even when I want to see her, I have to use work as an excuse just to get her in front of me."

Yes, he was talking about me.

"She doesn't even have the courage to love. How can I expect her to take responsibility for this relationship in the future?"

So, he had long seen through the storm raging in my heart.

I had nothing to say in response. I just stared at him blankly, my head tilted back.

Shen Jibai didn't seem to expect any answers from me. He simply looked at me with a meaningful gaze, his tone low and tinged with a hint of helpless frustration, as if he were disappointed in me.

"Are you really so quick to pick up and let go, Jiang Li? Ten whole days, and you didn't send a single message. The only call you made was to talk about the bidding process?"

I bit my lip and remained silent, unwilling to compromise, even though every accusation he made was so precise that I couldn't refute it.

He was probably angry but didn't want to show it. Instead, he suddenly reached out and pinched my cheek—not hard, just enough to reveal his impatience.

"What's the plan? Are you trying to push me into someone else's arms?"

"You've already been with someone else before," I retorted.

Oh, what luck! I caught a rare slip-up from him. I had to seize the opportunity to turn the situation in my favor.

The man in front of me suddenly smiled, amusement flickering in his eyes.

"Oh? Did you look into it?" he asked.

"Molly Bistro, at the entrance. She was holding your arm," I said mercilessly.

Shen Jibai froze for a moment before realization dawned on him. "Oh, that day!"

He paused briefly, then looked at me with a helpless smile. "You saw that?"

"Yes, Lin Xi and I were at the café across the street."

"So you," he said, his tone inexplicably soft and lazy now. His brows arched, his eyes sparkled, and he even reached out to ruffle my hair with a touch of affection. "Were you jealous?"

I glared at him angrily, refusing to speak.

He grew serious. "We broke up years ago. There's absolutely nothing between us now. That day…" He paused, his tone becoming solemn. "I let her hold my arm only to help her get rid of a very persistent admirer. What you saw was the only physical contact we had. Beyond that, there was nothing inappropriate."

"And I made it clear to her that day: it was a one-time thing, and it won't happen again."

He even raised his hand as if making a vow.

A man who was clearly unaccustomed to apologizing was trying his best to explain himself, and it was visibly difficult for him.

My mind was in chaos.

Then, a large hand hooked around my waist, pulling me into his arms. Shen Jibai suddenly lowered his head and kissed me.

After more than ten days apart, the kiss was filled with unfamiliar desire.

His lips were so soft, and every word he whispered seemed to melt me.

"Did you miss me, you irresponsible little liar?"

I bit my lower lip, panting softly, my eyes misty.

After a long moment, I nodded.

His gaze darkened, filled with desire.

His thin lips brushed against mine, teasingly. "Alright, it's my fault. I shouldn't have let you sulk for so many days…"

My eyes stung, and I couldn't suppress the urge to cry.

He spoke softly, "There's really nothing ambiguous between her and me. She'll be returning to Macau soon. Trust me, okay?"

When I remained silent for a long time, he lowered his head and bit the spot between my neck and collarbone.

"There's a surveillance camera…" I protested in frustration.

He raised an eyebrow slightly. "So what? I'm kissing my girlfriend—what's the problem with that?"

The taste of sweetness and saltiness spread in my mouth…

His kisses, one after another, soothed the storm in my heart.

I missed him so much that when I saw Shen Jin in Shanghai, I almost rushed up to ask him everything about Shen Jibai.

What had he been up to recently?Was he going to the office on time?Had he secretly met with Song Yixin?Had he mentioned me?

I wanted to shamelessly call and demand answers about why he had been so distant with me.

I wanted to tell him not to talk to Song Yixin, not even to glance at her.

I responded to him with all my insecurities. He reached out, clasping my wrist, interlocking our fingers.

I didn't know how much time had passed before he finally let me go. Satisfied, he rested his chin on my shoulder and chuckled hoarsely, "Alright, little troublemaker. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave tonight."

Shen Jibai walked me to the elevator. As the doors closed, I suddenly realized that this cunning man had never told me whether they were taking the script or not…

How was I supposed to explain this to Lin Xi?

Bracing myself for a scolding, I parked the car downstairs at the studio. Using my bag to cover my face, I tiptoed to the door, only to hear sounds of celebration inside.

What was going on?

I pushed the door open, and Lin Xi greeted me with a bear hug.

"Li Li! We just got a call from Shen Corporation's PR department! We're invited to participate in the group bidding next week!"

"Really?!"

I was probably the most shocked person in the entire room.

Lin Xi raised an eyebrow at me, smirking mischievously.

"Not bad, Little Li Li! Sacrificing yourself for the company's first deal, huh?"

Me? Sacrifice myself?!

"Oh, come on, no need to pretend with your own people!"

Lin Xi teased me while flipping her phone around to show me a series of chat screenshots—from Shen Corporation's internal work group.

The photo was a surveillance screenshot from the meeting room. I was pressed against the conference table, Shen Jibai's large hand wrapped around my waist as he leaned down to kiss me. My head was tilted back, and though most of my face was obscured by Shen Jibai, the jawline clearly gave me away…