Chapter 54 - Don't be impatient

The door opened slightly, and a white figure as white as snow came into view. It was Xia Zhuozhuo. She was wearing a glittering white evening dress, like a newly blooming white rose, exuding an irresistible charm, as if the slightest touch would shatter the fragrance all over the ground. However, Si Shenxing knew that although this rose was beautiful, it was also hidden. "Zhuozhuo, you are here." Mrs. Xia smiled gently, took her hand intimately, and led her to a seat, "Shenxing's mother and I are old acquaintances. It's rare to meet today, so I'll do it." Xia Zhuozhuo forced a smile, with a little imperceptible alienation in her voice: "We can chat anytime. But you seem a little tired today, so you should go upstairs and rest early." Mrs. Xia heard this and gently rubbed her lower back. She did feel a little sore, so she nodded in agreement. Xia Zhuozhuo then called Aunt Xu, who helped Mrs. Xia slowly go upstairs. When their figures disappeared at the end of the stairs, Xia Zhuozhuo's smile froze instantly, and she turned to look at Si Shenxing expressionlessly: "What did you talk about with my mother?" Si Shenxing turned the teacup in his hand leisurely, with an ambiguous light flashing in his eyes: "It's just some misunderstandings." "Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?" Xia Zhuozhuo frowned, with a questioning tone in her tone. Si Shenxing smiled lightly and glanced at her meaningfully: "Of course it's about the misunderstanding between us." "Between us? What misunderstandings can there be?" Xia Zhuozhuo was stunned. "There are so many misunderstandings, such as... the fact that I have a girlfriend." Si Shenxing's words were a bit playful. Xia Zhuozhuo's face changed and he said angrily: "Your girlfriend? Are you kidding? What is your purpose in approaching me?" Si Shenxing spread his hands innocently: "I'm kidding, why do you take it so seriously, Miss Qi?" "Joke? Do you think this is funny?" Xia Zhuozhuo glared at him. Si Shenxing was unmoved, but took a step closer and whispered: "Okay, Miss Qi, let's get back to the point. You didn't tell my mother about the Ancient Martial Hall, did you?" Xia Zhuozhuo's heart tightened, but he still pretended to be calm: "I haven't had time to tell you yet. But if you dare to say anything, I will never let you go." Si Shenxing raised a playful smile at the corner of his mouth: "Oh? Then how will Miss Qi not let me go?" Xia Zhuozhuo was choked by his question, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down his emotions: "I don't care about other things, I just want to ask you, about the Ancient Martial Hall and Huaiwu, did you tell my mother?" Si Shenxing shook his head gently: "I'm not that bored. But if you want to know if I said anything, why not..." Before he finished speaking, Xia Zhuozhuo grabbed his sleeve and wanted to question him. Unexpectedly, she used too much force and tore off half of his coat, and also tore off a button of his black shirt inside, revealing a white and attractive collarbone. Xia Zhuozhuo froze in place, a blush appeared on her face, she quickly let go of her hand and apologized awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it." Si Shenxing seemed to be fine, there was no anger in his eyes, but a playful smile: "Miss Qi, don't be so nervous, I was just joking." Xia Zhuozhuo glared at him and said unhappily: "What are you joking about? Put on your coat quickly." Si Shenxing said leisurely: "A button of my shirt fell off, Miss Qi, don't you plan to sew it for me?" Xia Zhuozhuo gritted his teeth and said: "You are a man, what do you want to be innocent? Don't give me that." Si Shenxing said seriously: "Who said men can't be innocent? Miss Qi's words are narrow-minded." Xia Zhuozhuo was so angry that he couldn't speak, and clenched his fists tightly, trying not to let his anger burst out. She took a deep breath and said, "Then wait, I'll ask Aunt Xu to come and help you." Si Shenxing hurriedly stopped her and said, "No, no, if Aunt Xu knew about this, wouldn't my innocence be ruined?" Xia Zhuozhuo rolled her eyes, "Aunt Xu is not the kind of person who would go out and talk nonsense. Besides, we are both innocent, what are we afraid of misunderstandings?" Si Shenxing looked at her with a smile, "Miss Qi, are you really not afraid of being misunderstood?" Xia Zhuozhuo felt uneasy when he looked at her, and always felt that he had something else in his words, as if he was plotting something. But she was not afraid of being criticized, so she said, "Of course not." Si Shenxing suddenly approached her and whispered, "Since Miss Qi is not afraid of misunderstanding, why not... do me a small favor?" Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him warily, "What favor?" Si Shenxing smiled slightly, "In a few days, our group will hold a charity exhibition, and many masters' calligraphy and paintings will be exhibited. But I still need a female companion, I wonder if Miss Qi can do me a favor?" Xia Zhuozhuo frowned, "You want me to attend as your female companion?" Si Shenxing nodded, "Yes, Miss Qi is beautiful and has outstanding temperament, she is the most suitable." Xia Zhuozhuo couldn't bear it any longer, "Can you stop calling me Miss Qi? It makes me uncomfortable." Si Shenxing smiled, "Then what should I call you? Call you... Zhuozhuo?" There was a bit of tenderness and teasing in his words, which gave Xia Zhuozhuo goose bumps all over his body. She quickly stepped back and said, "You should call me Miss Qi." Si Shenxing refused to give up: "But I think Zhuozhu sounds better." Xia Zhuozhu was completely defeated by his shamelessness and simply gave up struggling: "You can call me whatever you want. But you must fulfill your promise and keep your mouth shut. My mother is in poor health and cannot be stimulated. Whether it is about Huaiwu or Guwutang, you are not allowed to say a word." Si Shenxing smiled lightly: "Miss Qi, don't worry, as long as you show up as promised, I promise to keep my mouth shut." Xia Zhuozhuo glared at him: "You'd better keep your word. Also, you'd better explain it clearly to your so-called girlfriend. I don't want to get into unnecessary trouble." Si Shenxing said innocently: "I told you, I really don't have a girlfriend." Xia Zhuozhuo couldn't help but feel a little puzzled when she heard this: "Then why did you say you had a girlfriend before?" Si Shenxing shrugged: "It was just a casual remark. Who knew Miss Qi would take it so seriously?" Xia Zhuozhuo was speechless because of him, but since things had come to this point, she could only bite the bullet and agree to his request. After all, she didn't want to make her mother worry because of this matter. So, the prelude to a misunderstanding, entanglement and compromise quietly opened...