Chapter 122: Am I Interrupting? - It’s the Cyber Age—Still Playing a Traditional Villain?

Chapter 122: Am I Interrupting? "I..." Xia Wuyou wasn't naive; she could hear the underlying implications in Xu Shi's question. He was forcing her to take a stance. Or perhaps, by asking this, he was actually prompting her to sort out her thoughts and truly understand her feelings. Xu Shi didn’t rush her; he simply looked at her flustered state in silence. Xia Wuyou turned her face away, her mind a tangled mess of thoughts. Did she truly comply merely out of duty? If that were the case, she wouldn’t have taken the initiative to request hugs or anything else... even if he led her on. So... was it really love? Xia Wuyou wasn't exactly sure when these feelings began to form. Over time, her thoughts changed subtly, without her knowing where to pinpoint the beginning. Logically, it might have started simply because he kept his promises and genuinely saved her aunt. Watching Xia Ke'an gradually recover, she couldn't deny her gratitude. But as for these feelings, dissecting them seemed somewhat mysterious… she knew it must be related to his abilities, right? As an "Ascender" herself, she wasn’t entirely ignorant of these matters, especially considering how quickly her attitude towards him had shifted. It was clearly due to some influence from his powers. Particularly at the press conference, when Xu Shi effortlessly shielded her from Shen He's attacks, she understood exactly how he accomplished that. So he used his abilities to influence her... thinking this, she still felt a bit indignant. This was cheating, plain and simple! But beyond that, had he imposed any additional pressure on her? The truth was he hadn't. Aside from initially coercing her to deal with "Sparks," everything else was quite normal. And in retrospect, dealing with "Sparks" was part of her duties, wasn't it? Looking back, Xia Wuyou only felt guilty for her past mistakes, realizing now how wrong she had been. Su Lin wasn't wrong when she pointed out that he treated her with extraordinary leniency. He genuinely didn’t pursue any grievances, and saving Xia Ke'an wasn't just for show – he really did it. Perhaps her fondness towards him started there, with gratitude easily warming into affection… She had once called him a scoundrel to his face, yet now, she'd readily defend him against anyone who dared to say such things. Moreover, she saw his actions for herself. Sure, he had his flaws, but she also experienced his strategic foresight firsthand. Crushing "Sparks" was a minor feat; with "Serpent Circle's" power, not doing so would have been more concerning. But recent events have been remarkably transformative. Within a few months, Xu Shi truly altered the dynamics of Sin City, gradually becoming the leader among the six major conglomerates. Including the "Forgotten" now... To be honest, sometimes she couldn’t fully analyze the situation, but fortunately, there was a white-haired loli by her side, perfectly aware of the landscape. As long as her aunt clarified things, Xia Wuyou could grasp the gist of it. Understanding this stirred genuine admiration within her, naturally enhancing her fondness for him. After all, she was willing to follow him and delighted to see her allegiance directed towards a capable person. With these thoughts, she slowly turned back around, her eyes clearer. Xu Shi was still lying there, his upper body exposed to her... one had to admit, Director Xu's physique was well-maintained, revealing neither indulgence nor wear, but a touch of vitality and strength. You’re certainly not being modest... Xia Wuyou grumbled internally, suddenly realizing she hadn't even suggested using a towel to cover up. In fact, she had been straightforwardly massaging him, a genuine close contact. This perhaps indicated that, on a subconscious level, she wanted to be more open with him? Hmm... "I remember... you have a fiancée, right?" This time, Captain Xia carefully assembled her words and asked hesitantly. "I don't mind, so why should you?" Xu Shi beamed, and without further explanation, his intentions were plain. The truth was, he really didn’t care. His ambitions were clear to himself; with Jiang Chengcheng, Gu Yi already involved, would adding Xia Wuyou make any difference? He had no interest in pretending to be an upright gentleman. Treating Xia Wuyou merely as a pawn would have been a waste. Besides, the reality was that the "Entropy Increase of Malice" seemed to require such a step to activate it properly. Though conversely, with Jiang Chengcheng, it seemed the sequence didn’t matter, and it varied by individual... Never mind, it’s time to lay it all out! I'm just hungry for her; I'm noble! So he didn't say much more, simply flipping over to pull her into his arms. Caught off guard, Xia Wuyou found herself lying against Xu Shi. "Hey..." Before she could respond, Xu Shi kissed her. He didn’t deliberately trigger the "Entropy Increase of Malice," or with Xia Wuyou, it didn’t need to be consciously activated. Therefore, she only symbolically pounded his chest twice before relaxing under his guidance. The kiss lasted a long time, leaving Xia Wuyou slightly breathless. Yet, to her surprise, it felt even better than when he simply held her. In that moment, she finally confirmed her true feelings. It wasn't the joy of obeying him, nor was it the warmth of his embrace that she longed for. Ultimately, what she desired was him, or rather, to belong to him. Thinking back to phrases like "tormenting you harshly," Xia Wuyou's subconscious even harbored a tinge of excitement. What? How would he torment her? The thought was oddly enticing... As her consciousness began to blur, she enjoyed the compromising state, clumsily continuing to explore by feel. Xu Shi let her fumble around, finding Xia Wuyou's actions incredibly endearing. But. At that moment. Someone unaccustomed to knocking entered the room. Seeing the scene unfold, Su Lin was stunned. What happened?! I was only gone for a few hours! What puzzled her more was how she continually managed to walk in on these situations. Last time at home, she just heard noises, but now, she was at the scene of the crime... "Am I interrupting?" There wasn't much else she could say, so she awkwardly attempted to mask her discomfort with those words. (End of Chapter)