Chapter 131: Warmth

Was that hot-tempered madman flirting with her?

Nan Zhi’s cheeks burned, though her tone remained steady. "Stop making excuses for taking liberties, Young Master Mu. I don’t know how our relationship ended up like this, but I think you should at least learn to respect me. I don’t want to be kissed by you whenever you feel like it—"

Mu Sihan’s dark eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint surfacing. "Woman, you’ve forgotten the contract between us. I told you I would give you time to get used to my touch, but that doesn’t mean I have to hold back on a simple kiss!"

Nan Zhi had long known that trying to reason with this hot-tempered man was like talking to a brick wall.

Wait, what did he just say? Give her time to get used to his touch? Did he still mean to do what happened that night? He was a pervert!

Seeming to see right through her thoughts, Mu Sihan tilted her chin up, nipped it lightly, and curled his lips into a wicked smirk. "The humiliation won’t happen again. When I talk about my touch, I mean making love to you."

Nan Zhi flushed, instinctively glancing at Xiao Kai in Mu Sihan’s arms and the chauffeur driving in front. Could this madman not be so crude in front of others?

"Who wants to make love to you—" Nan Zhi glared at him, annoyed. Just as she was about to turn toward the window, her face was gripped by the man’s hand, and his handsome face loomed large before her. "You have a three-year-old child; it’s not like you’ve never done it before. What are you blushing for?"

Nan Zhi fell silent. That night four years ago, she had been drugged, her consciousness a blur. She had no idea what had happened!

"Don’t think of making love as something painful. As long as the man has skill, the woman will find it quite pleasurable."

Nan Zhi swatted his hand away, unwilling to continue the conversation. He was shameless, talking about such things as if he were discussing the weather, without a shred of modesty. And here she was, sometimes thinking he was just a naive, pure boy!

"Since you’re so experienced, why don’t you just go find another woman—"

"Nan Zhi!" Mu Sihan cut her off coldly, his dark eyes brimming with fury. He rarely used her name, usually just calling her 'woman'. "Are you sure you want to provoke me?"

Meeting his gaze, Nan Zhi lost the courage to continue. He had shown her a sliver of warmth and kindness tonight, and she didn’t want to quarrel with him. "Fine, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Mu Sihan let out a cold, tight-lipped scoff, his dark eyes staring at her sharply. "Until I grow tired of you, I won't be looking for anyone else."

Nan Zhi was speechless.

...

When they reached the manor, perhaps still angry over her comment, Mu Sihan carried Xiao Kai to the annex building after getting out of the car. Nan Zhi watched his tall, cold silhouette and sighed softly.

Being entangled with an unreasonable, hot-tempered man—she truly was at her wit's end.

She had originally thought about reverting to her rebellious phase, wearing heavy makeup every day and dressing in a way he would despise, but she had a job now, and she had Xiao Kai; she couldn't be quite so reckless anymore.

Nan Zhi stood in the courtyard, letting the wind blow over her for a while before heading into the annex.

Xiao Kai wasn't in his room. After wandering around, she found the two of them—one large, one small—in the expansive bathroom next door.

They were actually having a water fight in the bathtub.

Mu Sihan was soaked to the bone, his white shirt clinging to his chest, revealing the faint outline of his perfect torso and abdominal muscles. Nan Zhi’s long lashes fluttered; she looked away, only to catch sight of a naked Xiao Kai. Before she could speak, she heard Xiao Kai’s milky, childish voice. "Beautiful Zhi-Zhi, don't peek at a boy's little willy!"

Nan Zhi rolled her eyes. "You little brat, I’ve noticed you’ve been quite dismissive of your mommy lately. Besides, you’re still just a little bug, there’s nothing to see."

Xiao Kai hummed in dissatisfaction. "What about Cool Uncle's, then?"