My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 137 Boss Shen: You Seem to Know Me Well?

Chapter 137: Chapter 137 Boss Shen: You Seem to Know Me Well?

His deep voice carried a calming effect, and Qiao Xi actually detected a rare bit of gentleness in it.

It might have been an illusion.

Qiao Xi thought.

Could Boss Shen, this cynical man, actually have his gentle moments?

But somehow, having him by her side inexplicably made her feel a bit safer.

Qiao Xi smoothed her hair, faking a calm smile, "I’m not scared. It’s not the first time."

Shen Dang’s eyes were dark and profound, as if he saw through her facade, "You’re smiling so ugly. Stop smiling."

Qiao Xi was annoyed.

Calling her ugly?

Shen Dang pulled Qiao Xi aside and didn’t let go of the hand he was holding.

He lowered his gaze, calmly calling the police.

This was a terrible incident, and the police hurried over as soon as they received the report.

Shen Dang put away his phone, lifted his dark eyes, and asked the receptionist with a cold voice, "Who delivered the package?"

The receptionist, trembling, replied, "A courier. I thought it was a real delivery, I didn’t expect..."

"Explain the situation to the police when they arrive."

Shen Dang pulled Qiao Xi towards the elevator.

He pressed the elevator button; once the doors closed and it began ascending, the sensation of weightlessness caused Qiao Xi to sway slightly.

Her legs felt weak.

Shen Dang supported her, his voice low, tinged with laughter, "Can’t even stand steady. Should I carry you?"

"Nerve!"

Qiao Xi swatted his hand away from her arm.

"I’m fine."

Shen Dang leaned against the elevator wall, one leg slightly bent, his eyes intensely fixated on her, "Why are you being so stubborn?"

From the beginning to the end, she never showed weakness.

"Hmm?"

Qiao Xi looked up.

Shen Dang’s voice had an ambiguous tone, "If you’re scared, just admit it. Saying you are fine, are you comforting yourself or lying to yourself?"

Shen Dang scrutinized Qiao Xi, a trace of displeasure flashing in his eyes, his lips tightly pursed.

Boss Shen rarely showed his emotions, usually appearing lazy and indifferent.

But right now, Qiao Xi could tell he was angry.

"I..."

Qiao Xi initially wanted to brush it off as nothing, but upon seeing his cold, stern face she suddenly faltered.

She really was not alright.

But she had grown accustomed to not showing her vulnerability to others.

The elevator stopped on the 17th floor.

Shen Dang, without hesitation, pulled Qiao Xi to her apartment door.

Qiao Xi tried to pull away, but he gave her no chance to resist.

"Swipe the card."

Shen Dang’s indifferent voice brooked no argument.

Qiao Xi took out her key card from her pocket and swiped it to unlock the door.

Shen Dang followed her in, immediately closing the door behind him.

The room felt more confined with Shen Dang’s presence.

However, having someone else around was better than being alone.

Her mind kept flashing back to that bloody scene.

Qiao Xi’s fingers curled slightly, the fear still palpable.

Shen Dang saw a cup on the table and poured a cup of hot water for Qiao Xi, "Drink this first."

Qiao Xi lowered her gaze, her thick eyelashes trembling slightly, her voice gentle, "Thank you."

It wasn’t long before the police arrived.

After conducting routine inquiries downstairs, they came to see Qiao Xi.

Qiao Xi let the police in.

Shen Dang, with his legs crossed, asked, "Have you found any clues?"

He had an undeniable presence, clearly not an ordinary man.

The police said, "We haven’t found anything yet, and no fingerprints matched. Since tonight’s package was delivered by a courier, we’ll follow that lead."

Qiao Xi nodded, "Thank you for your trouble."

The officer looked at her, "If you receive similar packages again, Miss Qiao can contact us directly, and we also need to take the package box back."

Qiao Xi nodded, "...okay."

"We won’t disturb you further."

After the police left,

Qiao Xi set down her cup, and when she looked up again, she had regained her composure, "Boss Shen, you should go back too. Thank you for earlier."

"Words of thanks are enough?" Shen Dang propped his chin, his smile casual, "Who are you trying to dismiss?"

Qiao Xi knew he didn’t actually expect any real action from her, but she didn’t understand the meaning behind his words.

For a moment, she felt emotionally conflicted, "Or else what?"

"I have nowhere to stay."

"Liar."

Who would believe that?

This exclamation stirred something in Boss Shen.

He licked his lips, his pink lips curling into a shallow smile, "Yeah, I was lying. Too bad I couldn’t fool you."

Qiao Xi: "..."

Shen Dang met her gaze, the light in his eyes flickering, casting a mysterious darkness,

He stated, "I just don’t want to leave."

Qiao Xi refused, "No."

Qiao Xi unconsciously licked her lips.

His presence was making Qiao Xi nervous.

Although his eyes and tone didn’t seem oppressive,

the fact that he was here did bring her a slight sense of relief.

But she couldn’t let herself fall deep, couldn’t become dependent on him.

That would be irresponsible to both of them.

"Why not?"

Shen Dang leaned forward, his finger tapping on the coffee table.

A coffee table separated them, but the aggression emanating from him was palpable.

Qiao Xi didn’t dare meet his eyes.

"It’s not appropriate."

"Why isn’t it appropriate? Aren’t we still friends after the divorce?"

Shen Dang pressed on.

"Or are we not even friends anymore? What if, after you finish filming and return to Hai City?"

He raised an eyebrow, his tone meaningful, "Teacher Qiao, abandoning ship halfway is a very bad and dangerous behavior."

He stared at her evasive eyes, emphasizing each word, "It’s dangerous for yourself and for others too."

Shen Dang believed Qiao Xi caught the hidden meaning in his words.

Qiao Xi suddenly looked up, "I didn’t think that way. Why do you always like to misinterpret and deepen others’ meanings?"

Right, she knew she couldn’t escape, and she had agreed herself, but she hadn’t really said anything, had she?

"So, what’s the problem with me staying here?" Shen Dang leaned back, his posture relaxed, his lips curved in a lazy smile.

As if the person exuding a chilling aura just moments ago didn’t exist.

Such an act!

Qiao Xi exhaled, meeting Shen Dang’s black eyes with more assertiveness, "This is my place. Do I need a reason to not let you stay?"

"No, you don’t. Just consider it my being scared and wanting to stay here, okay?"

Qiao Xi, like a stepped-on cat’s tail, raised her voice sharply, "I’m not scared!"

"Yeah." Shen Dang rubbed his brow, his smile cynical, "So I said I’m scared. I’m really scared, I want someone to accompany me. I don’t want to stay alone in a space just by myself."

Qiao Xi: "..."

A moment of teeth-gritting frustration.

He was going to drive her mad.

All fear was gone; her mind was completely occupied by Shen Dang.

"Shen Dang, can you not be like this?"

Qiao Xi exhaled, her tone weak and resigned.

Shen Dang’s smile was resigned, "What’s wrong?"

"This isn’t like you."

He was making her really uncomfortable.

Shen Dang scoffed softly, "You seem to know me well?"

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