Chapter 1731

"Hmph, what if I just refuse?"

Lin Cheng let out a cold snort.

"I knew it—you're just too stingy to spend this money!"

Saying this, Ximen Wudi darted into the bathroom to freshen up.

Looking at her lovely face in the mirror, Ximen Wudi curled her lips.

She was growing increasingly satisfied with this face.

She refused to believe she couldn't win over that bastard Qin Haoyu's appetite.

"Pretty girl, going out?"

Ximen Wudi had just stepped out of the bathroom when she ran straight into Qin Zexuan; his gaze locked unblinkingly onto her chest, the heat of his stare nearly making her want to crawl into a hole and disappear.

"Yeah, I'm going shopping—want to come along?"

Ximen Wudi pretended not to notice his gaze and asked casually.

Hearing this, his eyes lit up and he immediately nodded: "Of course! I haven't gone shopping in ages."

As they talked, they reached the entrance.

"You go change first—I'll get the car keys."

After saying this, Ximen Wudi walked toward the entrance.

"Mm."

Watching Ximen Wudi's back, Qin Zexuan's eyes gleamed with sharp light; he turned and walked up the stairs.

After changing clothes, Ximen Wudi grabbed her bag and headed for the door.

"Let me drive you to class!"

A warm male voice came from behind.

Ximen Wudi paused, turned around.

"No thanks—I'll just take a taxi!"

"Alright, be careful!"

Saying this, Qin Zexuan stepped forward and swept her up in a bear hug.

"Ah! Qin Zexuan, what are you doing? Put me down right now!"

Ximen Wudi shrieked.

"Be good, don't squirm—what if you fall? I'm taking you to school, I promise I won't drop you on the street!"

"I told you—I have my own car, I don't need you to drive me!"

"Don't be silly—if you won't let me drive you, I'll carry you back inside!"

"You dare!"

Ximen Wudi gritted her teeth and roared in fury.

"Try me and see if I have the guts!"

"Hmph, fine, you win!"

Ximen Wudi let out a cold snort and stopped struggling.

Seeing her finally obey, Qin Zexuan smiled in satisfaction.

"Good baby, you can scream even louder!"

Hearing his teasing, Ximen Wudi's face flushed bright red.

"You…"

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore—I'll drive you to school."

Ximen Wudi said nothing more, only nodded.

…

The two rode together into the city.

"I'm getting out—bye!"

Saying this, Ximen Wudi pushed open the car door and prepared to step out.

"You won't even give me an autograph as a keepsake?"

Seeing this, Qin Zexuan said dejectedly.

"No need for an autograph—we have nothing left to say to each other. Just go back to work!"

"Momo, can't you just tell me the truth?"

Qin Zexuan pleaded.

"I am telling the truth—what else do you want me to say?"

"The truth is—you don't like me!"

"Qin Zexuan, what exactly do you want?"

Ximen Wudi sighed and rubbed her forehead.

Seeing this, Qin Zexuan's expression darkened, then he said: "Fine, get out."

Hearing this, Ximen Wudi nodded and swiftly jumped out of the car.

Ximen Wudi had barely steadied herself when she heard the car engine roar to life—then Qin Zexuan sped off in his sports car, leaving a cloud of dust.

"Dirty pervert!"

Ximen Wudi muttered a curse under her breath, then walked toward her home.

Ximen Wudi had just stepped through the door when she saw Lin Fu and Lin Mu.

"Momo, isn't today Saturday? Why are you going to school again?"

Lin Mu asked, puzzled.

"Oh, Mom, don't worry about it. You don't need to cook today—I'm not eating. I've made plans with friends to go shopping. You two go ahead and eat, don't wait for me!"

"Alright!"

"Then I'm off!"

Ximen Wudi said, turning to walk out the door.

Just as she opened the door, Ximen Wudi suddenly stopped, turned her head, and called back:

"Dad, Mom, from now on, if you keep trying to set me up on blind dates, then I'm really going to marry another man!"

Before her words had even faded, her body had already vanished from the spot.

Lin Mu: "……"

Lin Fu: "……"

Ximen Wudi returned home just in time for dinner.

Lin Fu sat on the sofa drinking tea, while Lin Mu sat at the dining table setting out bowls and chopsticks.

Watching Lin Mu bustling about, a warm feeling welled up in Ximen Wudi's heart. She suddenly thought of Lin Fu, and the tip of her nose suddenly turned a little sour.

"Mom, from now on take better care of yourself. Don't always be busy cooking."

"You child, why are you suddenly saying such sentimental things? Hurry up and eat!"

Lin Mu raised her eyes and glared at Ximen Wudi.

Seeing Lin Fu sneaking a peek at her, Lin Mu's cheeks flushed slightly.

"Go on, now!"

Lin Mu urged.

"Oh, got it!"

Ximen Wudi said, walking toward the dining room and sitting down.

"Momo, how have things been between you and Qin Zexuan lately?"

Lin Fu suddenly asked.

Hearing this, a barely perceptible trace of awkwardness flickered across Ximen Wudi's face.