Chapter 997: Don’t Hurt Her

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Shen Xi coldly snorted, “I don’t want to eat. I just want to leave now!”

“Xi, it’s just one meal! When you finish eating, I’ll escort you out, alright?” Gu Chen felt like his patience was wearing thin with Shen Xi.

Gu Chen sat back in his seat, gazing intently at Shen Xi, waiting for her to come back and sit across from him. Just like these days, they would eat together, he would serve her food, watch TV, take strolls together, and say goodnight when they returned in the evening.

“Gu Chen, you still don’t understand me. I won’t eat against my will!” Shen Xi mockingly remarked.

Gu Chen remained calm, just saying in a gentle tone, “Then, I beg you, will you stay and eat with me?”

“No!” Shen Xi replied without hesitation.

“In that case, it doesn’t matter if I understand or not,” Gu Chen picked up his chopsticks and, as usual, began to pick out Shen Xi’s favorite dishes for her.

Gu Chen became eerily calm. Shen Xi could sense that Gu Chen had no intention of letting her leave. She chuckled lightly and walked towards the door.

The moment Shen Xi turned around, Gu Chen’s grip tightened, and with a sharp snap, the chopsticks broke.

Even though she heard the sound, Shen Xi opened the door without looking back and subtly positioned herself defensively.

Qian Tong and his men blocked the door, facing off with Shen Xi. However, their gaze was fixed on Gu Chen inside, awaiting his command.

Facing Qian Tong, Shen Xi slowly raised her wrists.

“Seize her, be careful not to hurt her!” Gu Chen’s eyes were red, his face revealing neither joy nor sorrow. When he turned to look at Shen Xi, he returned to his gentle demeanor, saying softly, “Xi, I know you’re angry now. It’s okay; I’ll make it up to you later, alright?”

Seeing Shen Xi not even sparing him a glance, Gu Chen’s eyes dimmed a bit. He proceeded to take Shen Xi’s soup bowl, spooning soup into it, almost as if he expected her to sit down and drink.

Following orders, Qian Tong and his men cautiously approached Shen Xi.

But Shen Xi didn’t hesitate to raise her hand and swiftly attack the men.

Qian Tong immediately dodged to the side, and the person beside him collapsed. Shen Xi, however, wasted two needles.

Qian Tong and his men became wary of the hidden weapon in Shen Xi’s hands.

“Xi, your weapon has a maximum of fifteen shots. Are you sure you want to confront me head-on?” Gu Chen’s voice echoed softly.

Upon hearing Gu Chen’s words, Qian Tong yelled for more reinforcements, anticipating that Shen Xi would be defenseless after exhausting her weapons.

Shen Xi completely ignored Gu Chen’s words, staring sharply at Qian Tong and his men, continuing to launch her hidden weapon.

With each fallen man, Gu Chen’s heart sank a little more.

The person he wanted to keep was now desperately trying to escape from him, leaving him with a bitter heart.

Soon, Shen Xi’s weapon was down to one shot.

Just as everyone thought Shen Xi was about to lose her ability to attack, a commotion erupted behind Qian Tong.

Frowning, Qian Tong turned to see their bodyguards being pushed back, collapsing one by one.

Taking advantage of the distraction, Shen Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief. She then leaned against the wall, redirecting her wrist, aiming her weapon at Gu Chen.

Seeing Shen Xi targeting him, Gu Chen felt a sharp pang in his heart.

“It seems I can’t keep you!” Gu Chen stood up and walked toward Shen Xi.

Shen Xi furrowed her brows and angrily shouted, “Stop! Otherwise, you’ll be the next one to fall!”

Gu Chen froze in place, looking at Shen Xi. Then, in Shen Xi’s astonished eyes, Gu Chen continued approaching.

“Gu Chen! Don’t think I won’t use force against you!” Shen Xi yelled.

“I’ve never dared to hope for that, but being wounded by your own hands, isn’t that an experience worth having? I want to see what it feels like to be hurt by someone you love,” Gu Chen smiled, his eyes and brows softened into gentle curves. He didn’t stop walking, persistently advancing toward Shen Xi.

“Gu Chen! Are you out of your mind?” Shen Xi frowned; her gaze filled with disbelief. She couldn’t believe Gu Chen would descend into such madness!

Gu Chen just smiled faintly. His smile, tinged with sorrow, was like a knife, slicing through Gu Chen, who was slowly approaching Shen Xi, shattering him into pieces.