Chapter 403, no need to trouble you (fourth watch)

Ji Mingqian touched his nose; he was in the wrong and said with insufficient confidence, "You know, I just wanted to tease you a bit."

How could he have known that he would react so strongly, that two little mice could scare him like this?

Tease him a bit?

Jiang Yisheng gave a cold smile, dropped his hand, and the bruise on his temple was especially noticeable, "Are you satisfied seeing me embarrassed, or do you think me bumping into something and looking like this is just a little teasing?"

His skin was on the paler side, so any bumps or scrapes were quite conspicuous.

Ji Mingqian looked at the bruise on his temple and felt a surge of regret.

If he had known it would end up like this, he definitely wouldn’t have used those things to scare him.

"I’m sorry." Ji Mingqian lowered his head, his deep voice filled with a hint of remorse.

This time, Jiang Yisheng was really annoyed; the wound on his temple throbbed with pain, and he coldly said, "Please leave."

Seeing Jiang Yisheng openly expressing his anger for the first time, Ji Mingqian was somewhat at a loss, "Yisheng, I was wrong about this, is it okay if I apologize to you?"

"It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have used those things to scare you, I’m sorry."

Being still furious, Jiang Yisheng refused to accept any of his apologies.

Who wouldn’t be angry after encountering something like this late at night?

Bypassing him, Jiang Yisheng walked to the sofa, pulled open a drawer, and took out a first-aid kit.

Ji Mingqian followed closely, trying to ingratiate himself with a smile, "You know, how about I apply the ointment for you?"

"Don’t trouble yourself." Dodging his hand, Jiang Yisheng took out a small blue bottle.

Ji Mingqian gave an awkward smile, scratched his head, and suddenly reached out to snatch the ointment from his hand.

Jiang Yisheng bristled, looking at the person beside him with anger, his tone slightly cold, "Ji Mingqian, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"I just want to help you apply the ointment." Ji Mingqian held the small ceramic bottle, explaining weakly.

"I really know I was wrong, can you stop being mad, okay?"

Jiang Yisheng ignored him, spreading his fingers, "Give me back the ointment."

"So you’re not angry anymore?" Ji Mingqian pressed.

Jiang Yisheng said expressionlessly, "Put down the ointment, and get out."

Ji Mingqian’s face fell; it seemed the anger hadn’t subsided.

If time could turn back, he definitely would not have played that prank with the toy mice.

"Then what do I have to do for you to forgive me?"

Jiang Yisheng glanced at him with a calm gaze and reached out trying to snatch back the ointment tube, "Leave now."

Ji Mingqian dodged backward, and Jiang Yisheng chased after him, accidentally knocking his knee against the corner of the table.

"..."

What had he done today to deserve such torment from fate?

First, he had injured his forehead, and now he had hit his knee; talk about bad luck.

Jiang Yisheng sat back on the sofa, rubbing his knee, his thin lips pressed into a tight line.

Realizing that he might have caused another accident, Ji Mingqian offered an apologetic smile and tentatively moved closer.

"You know, how about I apply the ointment for you?"

"Stay away." Jiang Yisheng gave him a cold glance, his voice cool, "I’d rather not get hurt again."

Ji Mingqian, "..."

Taking advantage of his distraction, Jiang Yisheng reached for the ointment, scooped out a bit, and applied it to his forehead.

"What are you standing there for? Waiting to see where I’ll hit next?"

Ji Mingqian touched his nose, trying to be helpful, "Are you hungry? How about I order some late-night food for you?"

"No need, just leave." Jiang Yisheng said coldly.

If the prank backfired, he had only himself to blame.

Ji Mingqian left dejected, looking back three steps at a time.

When he left, he also took the toy mice with him.