I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 792: I Won’t Take a Single Step Back

Chapter 792: Chapter 792: I Won’t Take a Single Step Back

Yu Jingting, with a dark face, went out, not even glancing at the financial report anymore.

Liu Yanan couldn’t figure out what exactly was happening with this married couple. Despite their sweet affection that she always saw, Yu Jingting claimed they were locked in a cold war.

After Jingting left, she quietly asked Suizi:

"Suizi, did my arrival cause any conflicts between you and your husband?"

Liu Yanan thought that she could move to the hospital dorm tomorrow and stop being a burden.

"No, it’s not because of you. My husband’s best trait is that he doesn’t care about materialistic things. He’s not deceptive or secretive. Since he let you stay, it means he’s very welcoming of you. I have quite a few friends, but there aren’t many I can really talk to."

During her college years, Suizi’s social circle had been expanding. Some were her own friends from school, while others were peers introduced by her family who shared a similar background.

Nonetheless, these were merely connections, and she could hardly consider them as real friends. When trouble came, there were only a few she could confide in.

"When I was studying, I always thought about making more friends. I admired your outgoing personality, your ability to connect with people. My inability to make friends must be because of my own personality."

These words surprised Liu Yanan. To her, Suizi had always been an accomplished student in school, knowledgeable and talented, like a walking encyclopedia.

"How could you envy me? I envy you."

Suizi laughed lightly. This is the dilemma of growth; everyone is hiding their own desires, yearning for someone else’s glory.

"Therefore, I’m glad you’re here with me. The friendship from our schooldays is extremely valuable."

By middle age, there will be few opportunities left to be candid.

Thinking about her own family background, she and Yu Jingting had to learn to behave cautiously at a young age, losing the freedom to speak their mind at any given moment.

Picturing Jingting’s behavior back in his hometown, he could speak his mind without any reservations. But now, with a senior official as his father-in-law, his actions had changed significantly. He didn’t express his true feelings as often, and could only truly relax when alone with his family.

There were things nobody else would hear from him except for Suizi. Their relationship had progressed beyond romantic love. They were comrades, sharing an intimate bond.

So what was the difference between her running off to Dayu, from the rival side of the family, to say any of this, and betraying her own teammate? No wonder he was icy towards her. Any anger that came her way was self-inflicted.

Suizi reflected on these thoughts. Guilt washed over her even stronger. He was always adjusting his pace for her, and her behavior about this was completely unfair.

"I’m not sure what you two are upset about, but there’s no lasting resentment between husband and wife. You should speak your mind. If you’re too embarrassed, I can do it for you." Liu Yanan tried to contribute her efforts.

"I’ll do it myself. It’s my fault, and I should be the one to face it."

Yu Jingting, always on guard, heard footsteps outside. He picked up his bedside phone, increased his voice and started a call.

"Hello, Yang! What’s up? Going out for a drink? What! With a young girl accompanying?"

Suizi’s hand was on the doorknob, and at the words "young girl", she paused.

"I, as a married man, could not make such a mistake. Oh, just a platonic relationship? No hand-holding or kissing, just drinking with arms around each other?"

Yu Jingting originally wanted to provoke Suizi, but thinking about that scene, he remembered their "weekly letters filled with poetry" and made himself angry. His voice was filled with irritation.

Suizi entered the room and Yu Jingting fixed her with a sharp, defiant gaze and continued:

"If I’m hugging other women, will my wife be angry? How could she? She’s so unbothered. We merely share an innocent, simple friendship, she doesn’t care at all!"

"I do care." Suizi walked over, reached out to end the call. Yu Jingting, to save face, disconnected the phone line, and even took out the phone’s battery.

If Suizi wanted to redial the number, she would discover he was just talking to thin air. How embarrassing would that be?

"Why do you burst in while I’m in the middle of a call?" Yu Jingting feigned annoyance to cover his unease.

According to Suizi’s intelligence, it wouldn’t be hard for her to see through his little game.

"This is my house. If I don’t come in, where should I go?"

Yu Jingting didn’t continue speaking. He was waiting for her to elaborate on what she meant by "I do care."

However, Suizi didn’t say anything. She grabbed a towel and left.

She left...

Disheveled, Yu Jingting sat on the bed.

What did she mean by that?

Should this cold war continue... or should he wait for her to return from her bath, pin her down, and give her a good bit of...?

But that wouldn’t solve the essential problem. He still wanted to have a proper conversation with her.

Suizi paced a few steps before turning back. She leaned against the door and, with a pure and innocent voice, asked:

"Do you want to help me scrub my back? After you’re done, we can go back to our cold war."

"!!!"

After a back rub, who the hell could still continue a cold war? Wouldn’t it be as hot as diving into a volcanic crater?

"Do I look like the type of man who would abandon his principles after being seduced?"

The sound of running water

A thin mist

The mist rolled, traces of finger marks trailing across the wall.

In that moment, several images flashed through Yu Jingting’s mind.

"I know you have principles. I just innocently want you to help me wash my back, that’s all."

The last couple of words, left unspoken, swirled around in her mouth, opening up endless possibilities.

"Let’s go!" Yu Jingting leaped up.

To display his ruthlessness, he made up his mind to have his way with her in the bathroom. And he wouldn’t agree to her any suggestions about dealings with other men. He would make her seduction plot meaningless.

This was his way of having his cake and eating it too, adhering to his principles to the end.

Upon arrival at the bathroom, Yu Jingting wanted to take a wolfish leap at her. Let her witness the dangers of worldly men. But she locked the door and released a hostile aura.

The small bathroom suddenly felt cramped with the two of them in it.

"Let’s talk and stop this cold war." Suizi undressed.

Yu Jingting’s eyes travelled up her slender legs and waist. It didn’t stop him from retorting.

"No need for a conversation until you figure out where you stand."

"Then what is your hand doing?"

"In a war between countries, ambassadors aren’t killed. Is this a hand? This is an ambassador."

... to make the act of taking advantage sound so fresh and refined, only Yu Tiegen could manage it.

Suizi gripped his hand and placed it over her heart.

"Ambassador, tell him: I want peace. Ask him to stop this cold war with me, okay? Let’s both take a step back. I mean it."

Yu Jingting swallowed hard. The disobedient "ambassador" took its own initiative to verify the sincerity. This sincerity, it was a bit soft.

"Take a step back? How? One step back can lead to a hundred steps back. Chen Hansui, what makes you think that I can be persuaded by your justifications? When it comes to you, I will not budge."

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