As Xia Xiao Yu’s words fell, Jiang Xuan stood frozen in place, blinking slowly like a confused puppy.
After a moment, he asked, scratching his head in puzzlement, “Xiao Yu, wasn’t the whole thing with the Recording Stone just you trying to annoy that Demon Sect Enchantress on purpose? What do you mean by that?”
“Huh? Gege, I think you misunderstood something! I used the Recording Stone because I wanted to record some precious moments to trade with you. After all, I already gave you a Recording Stone last time, so getting another one is totally normal, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
Before he could ask any more questions, Xia Xiao Yu whipped out the Recording Stone like a magician revealing her best trick.
With a little sprinkle of her Spiritual Power, an image popped up. There stood Jiang Xuan, all chained up in a dramatic pose, with Mo Qing practically glued to him, her hands over his.
“Gege, do you think Liu Yun would believe your explanation if she saw this scene?
Alright, since you’re not interested in this Recording Stone, I guess I won’t pressure you.
By the way, are you planning to head back to the Jiang Family? Well, go ahead. Just remember to be careful! If that Demon Sect Enchantress catches you again, I can’t promise I’ll be able to save you this time!”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!”
After hearing Xia Xiao Yu’s words, Jiang Xuan took a deep breath to calm himself down.
Then, he mustered a smile and said to her, “Xiao Yu, we’ve known each other forever; I know you won’t make things hard for me.
The Recording Stone is indeed rare and precious. Since you’re willing to trade, I won’t let you lose out.
How about I offer you one hundred million top-grade Spiritual Stones for that Recording Stone? What do you think, Xiao Yu?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xuan looked at Xia Xiao Yu with hopeful eyes.
However, Xia Xiao Yu frowned slightly and her expression showed a hint of dissatisfaction.
“Gege, I’ve always faced you with sincerity! Who gave you Spiritual Stones when you needed them the most? Me, Xia Xiao Yu!
Who comforted you when that bad woman bullied you? Me, Xia Xiao Yu!
Who risked her life to save you when that Demon Sect Enchantress took you away? Yep, still me, Xia Xiao Yu!
But I didn’t expect you’d still completely misunderstand me, even thinking about tainting our pure childhood friendship with Spiritual Stones!
Do you really think I’d accept that hundred million top-grade Spiritual Stones?”
Jiang Xuan: “…….”
Jiang Xuan blinked in shock, not having anticipated Xia Xiao Yu would get so worked up.
Realizing he had messed up, he quickly tried to placate her. “Xiao Yu, I’m sorry; I didn’t think that through and shouldn’t have suggested that trade.”
Hearing Jiang Xuan’s apology, Xia Xiao Yu slowly turned her back to him.
“Gege, I think there are many bad women, aside from that Demon Sect Enchantress, who have their eyes on you.
If you go back to the Jiang Family, you might run into danger at any moment.
Why not stay here tonight? We haven’t had a heart-to-heart in so long.
No misunderstandings here; I’m just looking out for you, Gege!
Really no other motives. And if you agree to stay, I’ll definitely give you that Recording Stone first thing in the morning, since I’m not that close with Liu Yun. You should be my priority, my childhood partner!”
At that moment, Jiang Xuan was thinking,
【Seriously? Give me back my heartwarming feelings! After all this talk, it just revealed her real aim.
This maze is too convoluted; I almost got lost in it.
So, the real motive is for me to spend the night at Xia’s place?
And if I refuse, she won’t trade the Recording Stone either! She’s got some tricks up her sleeve!】
On the surface, Jiang Xuan tentatively said, “Xiao Yu, you make a good point. By the way, does the Xia Family have guest rooms?
I haven’t even said hello to Aunt Xia yet. I’ll just—”
But before he could finish, Xia Xiao Yu interrupted him, “Aunt isn’t home, so no need to greet her.
Besides, you’ll be staying over at my place tonight. You’re my childhood partner, and I can only relax knowing you’re safe by my side.
Oh, and you don’t mind staying with your childhood partner, do you? We’ve seen each other’s true selves before!”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
Jiang Xuan thought hard but couldn’t find a reason to refuse Xia Xiao Yu.
Mainly because her words were so perfect, she had blocked all his escape routes.
Indeed, it’s way too difficult to deal with “dark mode” Xia Xiao Yu.
Later that night, Xia Xiao Yu lay on her bed, pointing to the space beside her, saying, “It’s late, Gege; you should get some good rest. Don’t worry, I’m a proper lady and won’t go wild on you.”
Hearing her say this, Jiang Xuan skeptically lay down on the soft couch.
Just then, Xia Xiao Yu flashed a signature smile.
“Gege, you really have no sense of caution. No wonder bad women can take advantage of you.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan had a bad feeling inside but outwardly acted calm, saying, “Because Xiao Yu, you are my childhood partner. I trust you won’t do anything strange.”
“Oh? Well, thank you for your trust, Gege.
But I’m afraid I might have to betray your trust. Sorry, Gege, with you this close, I just can’t hold back!”
As soon as she said this, Xia Xiao Yu lunged forward and wrapped her arms around Jiang Xuan.
Feeling him squirm slightly in resistance, she teased, “Hmm? If Gege keeps resisting, I might have to use the Recording Stone to record this moment.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan immediately stopped resisting.
Xia Xiao Yu, with a grin on her face, said, “Exactly! You don’t need to feel burdened; hugging between childhood partners is totally normal, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “…….”
Jiang Xuan slowly spoke up, “Xia Xiao Yu, what exactly do you want?”
“Hmm? What do you think I want? Last time at the Jiang Family, I wasn’t satisfied at all!
Tonight, I must have my fun!
Gege, since I saved you from the Demoness today, isn’t it only fair you repay me, your childhood partner?
That’s not too much to ask, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
