Read Novel Full Chapter 861: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (29)
Chapter 861: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (29)
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, even Shi Sheng and Xia Ling.
When the elevator began to shudder, Xia Ling’s face went ashen. His fingers clutched the handrail beside him, while his other hand hesitated to grip anything too tightly.
As the elevator’s tremors grew more violent, Xia Ling wrapped one arm around Shi Sheng, shielding his expression from her view.
But Shi Sheng noticed the change in him. He never took elevators, always opting to use the stairs no matter how high the building. Such an eccentric habit was bizarre in this mechanized age, but Shi Sheng had grown used to it. Feng Ci wouldn’t be Feng Ci without a bit of strangeness.
The elevator plummeted rapidly, nearing the bottom. Such a fall would almost certainly be fatal.
Yet as the elevator made contact with the ground, a white light enveloped Xia Ling and Shi Sheng. A deafening crash echoed in their ears, but their bodies felt no pain.
Xia Ling’s hand, still on Shi Sheng’s waist, moved slightly. He could feel the warmth of his beloved’s body; they were alive.
The watch on his wrist glinted momentarily, the hands spinning rapidly before the face rippled like water and then settled back to normal.
Xia Ling was bewildered. ‘How could… nothing have happened?’
Shi Sheng tilted her head to look at him. The flickering light in the elevator cast a pallor on his face, evoking a pang of empathy.
“Are you alright?” Shi Sheng asked softly.
This delicate setting—definitely the female lead.
‘Did I(bbb) walk into the wrong scene?’
Xia Ling, a bit stiffly, lowered his head. “I’m fine.”
The oppressive environment made Xia Ling uneasy. He pulled Shi Sheng into his arms, pressing his back against the cold elevator wall, seeking a semblance of security.
Shi Sheng rolled her eyes, pulling him down to sit and holding him close.
“A grown man afraid of elevators?” she muttered. “What kind of ridiculous setup is this?”
From their time living together, she knew he didn’t suffer from claustrophobia. His behavior now simply meant he was irrationally afraid of elevators.
Xia Ling clung to Shi Sheng’s waist, his face against her soft chest, soothed by her heartbeat—a gentle, steady rhythm that calmed his agitation.
Long ago, Xia Ling had a near-fatal elevator accident. Since then, he avoided them. He wouldn’t have entered today if not for Shi Sheng being trapped inside.
The fire department arrived quickly, ensuring their safety and preparing for rescue. Thankfully, the elevator was at the bottom, so there was no risk of further falling.
However, the doors were jammed. After much effort, the firefighters pried them open.
Shi Sheng, ignoring the astonished crowd outside, lifted the now sleeping Xia Ling in her arms and carried him out.
Everyone was stunned.
‘Whoa, this girl is strong!’
‘How could such a petite girl carry a grown man so effortlessly? Like she’s eaten Popeye’s spinach!’
The sight of a delicate girl cradling a man was both surreal and jarring.
‘She looks so cute and yet so formidable!’
“Miss, let me help you take him to the hospital,” one of the firefighters kindly offered.
Shi Sheng avoided his touch, nodding politely. “Thank you, but he’s fine. Just asleep.”
“At least let me help you upstairs. Which floor do you live on?” the firefighter insisted.
‘Given her small frame, how could she manage such a burden?’
Shi Sheng politely declined, thanked the other firefighters, and carried Xia Ling upstairs.
The crowd was baffled. ‘What’s going on with this girl?’
Someone in the crowd snapped a photo and posted it online.
Within half an hour, the internet was buzzing, hijacked by Xia Ling’s anti-fans.
Lowly Fan Wall: Whoa, Xia Ling isn’t a man, needing a woman to carry him. What a disgrace to men.
Dazzling Plum Blossom: What’s happening?
Rolled Up Sarong: Did I see it wrong? Or is my internet lagging? I just saw my goddess carrying Xia Ling? Was it a princess carry? Anyone else see it?
Golden Chestnut Frozen Air: Xia Ling got princess-carried! Ahhh, why wasn’t I the one being carried by the goddess?
Flower Branch: Xia Ling’s more and more like a submissive, damn, Bu Meng is fierce!
Don’t Blame Bitter Flowers: Bu Meng is fierce +1
No Flower Left: Being kept by President Xia? God, I’ve opened a whole new world.
The online uproar didn’t affect Shi Sheng.
Xia Ling, exhausted and distressed by the elevator ordeal, slept deeply and woke much later to see Shi Sheng reading beside him. From his angle, he could see the magazine cover.
As he propped himself up, he noticed the contents and snatched the book from her, his face darkening.
Shi Sheng, engrossed in reading, scowled at the interruption. “What’s the matter?” ‘Waking up so angry, impressive.’
“Am I not enough for you to look at?” Xia Ling grumbled. “Do you need to look at these things?”
Shi Sheng was speechless.
‘Aren’t I just bored?’
‘Can’t a girl read for fun?’
Xia Ling unbuttoned his pajamas, exposing his muscular chest. “Take a good look.”
He started to pull back the covers, ready to strip.
The weather had cooled, and he was wearing thin pajamas. Having been stuck in the elevator for so long, Shi Sheng feared he’d catch a cold. She quickly held down the covers. “I’m sorry, I won’t read those anymore.”
She leaned in, kissing the corner of his lips. “Just looking at you is enough. Don’t be mad.”
“One more kiss,” Xia Ling demanded, tilting his chin. He was still angry and needed more kisses to calm down.
‘I have such a fine body and she’s still looking at others!’
‘What’s so good about those pictures, hmph!’
Shi Sheng pinched his chin. “Don’t push it!”
Xia Ling continued to pull at the covers.
Shi Sheng sighed, defeated.
When he was being unreasonable, no other female lead could compare.
After calming Xia Ling, Shi Sheng finally asked why he suddenly came home.
At that time, he should have been at the office.
“You helped me out so much; as your boyfriend, I have to repay you properly. Don’t you think, Xiao’guai?” Xia Ling’s tone was laced with seduction, his eyes filled with mirth.
“It was just a small favor…” Shi Sheng noticed his face darken and quickly changed her tune. “Since you insist, I won’t argue.”
She intended for him to rest, but he insisted on causing trouble.
‘Well, I’m the least afraid of causing trouble!’
‘Let’s see who outdoes whom!’
Some readers mentioned that Shi Sheng chasing Feng Ci is exhausting. Remember the theme of this story. Don’t get it twisted.
From the start, this story was about a woman doting on a man.
If you prefer the man doting on the woman, check out the other stories.
Feng Ci doesn’t need to be domineering or invincible before Shi Sheng. He just needs to be beautiful and enjoy being pampered.
♡ translator’s corner ♡ :
they are soo cute omg not feng ci preparing to striptease