The Time-Limited Love and Marriage
Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Chapter 77

Jiang Moxi had just stepped out of the private room when the stern voice of Fu Youhan followed from behind.

"Stop right there!"

The command was brief yet decisive, a command that could not be resisted.

Jiang Moxi did stop and turn around.

"What can I do for you, Third Master Fu?"

She seemed obedient in asking, but her tone was devoid of any emotion.

It was as if her relationship with Fu Youhan was really as simple as that of a server and a customer.

"Why the sudden temper?" Fu Youhan asked instead of answering.

They had had a pleasant time when leaving the house in the morning. How had she become so distant and cold by evening?

Fu Youhan couldn’t understand it at all, hence his soul-capturing black eyes stared unwaveringly at Jiang Moxi, as if trying to find the answer on her face.

"I am not in a temper, I just feel that it’s best to keep a distance between us."

Jiang Moxi and Fu Youhan were looking at each other, her eyes calm.

She grew up through hardships, destined to take each step with caution.

Fu Youhan, for now, was a friend or foe, even if he didn’t know her true identity yet. Like an abyss, he was dangerous, and she certainly couldn’t just dive in headfirst without thinking.

When Fu Youhan heard her words, he found it extremely ironic: "Then why didn’t you maintain your distance when you came to me for a lesson last night?"

"It’s different," Jiang Moxi felt annoyed. Why did this man bring up lessons at every turn?

"How is it different?"

Fu Youhan continued to press as he saw Jiang Moxi’s face turning red, struggling to provide an answer:

"So what exactly is the reason for keeping a distance from me?"

His black eyes still locked onto Jiang Moxi, his gaze sweeping from top to bottom as if an invisible chain sought to bind her firmly.

Just as Jiang Moxi was about to speak, a clear, refreshing voice came from not far away.

"Because she agreed to be my girlfriend this morning, so of course she should keep her distance from you."

As soon as these words fell, both Fu Youhan and Jiang Moxi immediately looked towards the source of the voice.

They saw Si Lin approaching from a corner, dressed in a dark grey suit, his shoes shining brightly.

His eyes were still deep-set, but there was a faintly wicked smirk on his lips when he looked at Jiang Moxi.

Jiang Moxi couldn’t care less about Si Lin, just glancing once at Fu Youhan.

Although Fu Youhan’s expression did not show any change, Jiang Moxi could still feel that he didn’t believe Si Lin’s nonsense.

Obviously, Si Lin also knew that empty words wouldn’t be taken seriously by Fu Youhan.

So, he said with a sinister smirk, "Don’t believe me, Third Master Fu? Then why don’t you ask Moxi, did she not hug me this morning? And hold my hand?"

Jiang Moxi suddenly stiffened.

Originally, Fu Youhan hadn’t taken it seriously, knowing that Si Lin was full of lies, all for creating opportunities for Si Ruo.

That is, until, he saw Jiang Moxi’s face slightly stiffen...

He had studied microexpressions, which allowed him quickly to discern through Jiang Moxi’s expression that what Si Lin had said about her hugging him and holding his hand was indeed true.

Fu Youhan’s face instantly turned cold, and his black eyes lost all traces of emotion in a flash.

But he still said to Jiang Moxi, "I am giving you a chance to explain."

The ball was now in Jiang Moxi’s court, who coldly swept Si Lin with her gaze.

The latter was still smirking maliciously, looking like someone waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

But Jiang Moxi’s eyes only lingered on him for a few seconds, and then returned to Fu Youhan.

"There’s nothing to explain." Her voice was soft, yet particularly firm.

Her answer not only darkened the gaze of Fu Youhan, turning them even more ferocious, but even Si Lin, who had been gloating until then, was somewhat taken aback as he looked at her.

"So you really intend to be his girlfriend?"

Fu Youhan’s complexion was iron blue, his hand on the wheelchair armrest clenched into a fist, his whole body exuding a dangerous aura.

Jiang Moxi did not respond, her face just cold.

Even though Fu Youhan’s gaze at her was scarier than the edge of a sharp knife, she maintained her silence.

Such a lack of response was a response in itself.

So Fu Youhan soon averted his gaze and directly maneuvered his wheelchair to leave...

As soon as Fu Youhan left, Jiang Moxi showed no change in expression, but Si Lin could clearly feel her eyes dimming considerably.

"Are you... okay?"

Si Lin approached and tugged gently at Jiang Moxi’s sleeve.

Suddenly Jiang Moxi looked up, her eyes full of rage.

Her eyes were still lined with thick eyeliner, but perhaps due to the hint of tears, they seemed like meteor falls or a blurry scene of misty rain, hauntingly beautiful.

In an instant, Si Lin was truly shocked by those eyes, his heartbeat inexplicably accelerating.

But before he could understand what this heartbeat meant, he heard Jiang Moxi’s cold questioning voice.

"Isn’t this what you’ve wanted to see? Are you satisfied?"

Her voice was slightly more nasal than usual, adding a sweet softness that was tempting.

However, Si Lin was not in the mood to appreciate her voice, and instead retorted, "Then why don’t you explain things to him? Did I stop you?"

Jiang Moxi exploded in anger at Si Lin.

"If I explained it, wouldn’t you just spill about why you were at the Technical College yesterday and what you saw? Don’t tell me that wasn’t your plan!"

Si Lin was at a loss for words.

Because that was indeed his intention.

If Jiang Moxi dared to explain herself to Fu Youhan, he would reveal everything about yesterday, including the fact that he found out she was the Justice Hacker.

Correct, after going back today, he had planned how to use her identity to blackmail her into leaving Fu Youhan.

Now, everything was going according to his plan, and it seemed that Jiang Moxi and Fu Youhan were headed for a split.

This was Si Lin’s victory, and also the first successful step for his sister Si Ruo to get closer to Fu Youhan.

He should be happy, he should be cheering.

But seeing Jiang Moxi with reddened eyes, he felt not a shred of excitement but a faint guilt instead.

Seeing him freeze up, Jiang Moxi knew she had guessed more or less correctly.

After cursing him in her heart for his despicableness and shamelessness, she said, "We are even now! If you dare to cause trouble with this again, I won’t let you off."

After dropping those words, Jiang Moxi turned and left.

Si Lin watched her resolute departure, and what flashed through his mind was the hug they shared in the elevator that morning.

And the faint scent of cherry blossoms from her, and also her soft comforting voice next to his ear.

At this time, Yuan Zhou came out from the private room, and upon seeing Si Lin, he hastened to greet him.

"Young Master Si, come in quick, what are you spacing out here for?"

Si Lin snapped back to reality and entered the private room.

At this point, many people in the room had grown tired of the small games and were looking for new thrills.

Taking advantage of Si Lin’s presence and Fu Youhan’s absence, Yuan Zhou boldly suggested, "Why don’t we call Jiang Moxi over and toy with her a bit?"

While speaking, Yuan Zhou smiled fawningly at Si Lin.

He knew that Si Lin and Jiang Moxi had a feud, so he wanted to take the opportunity with Si Lin’s help to get revenge for last time.

But he never expected that Si Lin would just give him a cold glance and say, "If you dare to trouble Jiang Moxi, I dare to change the surname of the Yuan Family’s industries!"

With those words from Si Lin, the laughter and noise in the private room came to an abrupt halt.

Even Yu Dingding and Ye Chen, who were noisy, couldn’t help but glance at Si Lin.