Chapter 34 A Debt of Gratitude for Saving My Life Should Be Repaid with My Body
Facing Yan Xi's words, these reporters were not intimidated.
Instead, they became even more aggressive, and their questions grew increasingly sharp.
Yan Xi was besieged by a group of reporters.
Even Yan Xi, being slow-witted, realized that these people were prepared. They seemed to have anticipated that Yan Xi would come to this place, which was why the reporters were here to corner her.
Yan Xi was surrounded by these reporters, unable to escape. Moreover, her leg was injured, so she couldn't run fast, making escape even more of a problem.
Yan Xi suddenly thought of Fu Yan Ting.
If Fu Yan Ting were here, he would surely not let her be bullied by these reporters.
In fact, Fu Yan Ting only had a bad temper; he was outwardly cold but inwardly warm, a good person.
If Fu Yan Ting were here, he would definitely protect her. Yan Xi didn't know why she suddenly thought of Fu Yan Ting.
"It's a bit too much for a group of reporters to bully a girl like this."
Suddenly, a magnetic voice cut through the air.
Yan Xi looked up and saw a man in a suit and tie standing there.
He was wearing a limited-edition silver-gray suit and walked towards Yan Xi.
This man, like Fu Yan Ting, possessed a powerful aura. The only difference was that Fu Yan Ting had too much of a fierce aura, while the man in front of her had a touch more warmth.
When these reporters saw Shi Kai Nan, they dared not speak.
Shi Kai Nan walked up to Yan Xi and said softly, "These reporters only see you as an easy target. You don't need to take them seriously or answer their questions."
Seeing Shi Kai Nan, Yan Xi was momentarily dazed.
If she hadn't met Fu Yan Ting first, Yan Xi would have definitely fallen in love with Shi Kai Nan.
Wait.
Fallen in love?
Yan Xi didn't know when she had fallen in love with Fu Yan Ting.
By the time she realized she loved Fu Yan Ting, her heart was already occupied by him.
Shi Kai Nan cast a cold and sinister glance at the reporters and said indifferently, "If you don't want to get sued, get lost."
The reporters, frightened, quickly left.
Yan Xi was still lost in the realization that she had fallen in love with Fu Yan Ting and didn't think much of how the reporters so readily obeyed Shi Kai Nan.
These reporters knew very well that Yan Xi was Fu Yan Ting's wife, yet they were still pressing her for answers. Now, with just a few words from Shi Kai Nan, they were withdrawing from the scene.
There had to be something fishy about this.
In Yan Cheng, the Fu family was more influential and powerful than the Shi family.
How could these people fear Shi Kai Nan and disregard Fu Yan Ting?
The only possibility was that these reporters had been arranged beforehand.
After all the reporters had left, Shi Kai Nan looked at Yan Xi and said softly, "Alright, those reporters have all left. You can relax now."
"Thank you," Yan Xi replied softly.
Shi Kai Nan raised an eyebrow, a hint of a charming smile on his face, and looked at Yan Xi, asking softly, "I just saved you from a predicament, and a simple thank you is all I get?"
Yan Xi was bewildered and looked up at Shi Kai Nan.
What did Shi Kai Nan mean by these words?
"Doesn't China have an old saying: a life-saving kindness cannot be repaid with anything but dedicating oneself to the rescuer?"
Hearing Shi Kai Nan's words, Yan Xi's face turned extremely ugly.
She directly dismissed Shi Kai Nan as crazy and left without looking back.
Seeing Yan Xi's injured leg, Shi Kai Nan couldn't help but frown. Although he had arranged all of this, he hadn't intended for Yan Xi to get hurt.
Shi Kai Nan quickly caught up, grabbed Yan Xi's hand, and asked softly, "How did you get injured?"
"We don't know each other. Can you not speak to me in that tone? It will cause misunderstandings."
Shi Kai Nan knew that Yan Xi was deliberately keeping her distance from him.
Shi Kai Nan smiled faintly, easing the awkwardness, and then said, "Regardless, I did save you just now. If I hadn't appeared in time, you would still be surrounded by those reporters. For all intents and purposes, you owe me a meal, don't you?"
Yan Xi frowned slightly. Honestly, Shi Kai Nan's request was not unreasonable. However, Yan Xi didn't want to treat him to a meal. The image of Fu Yan Ting's face flashed in her mind.
She was worried that Fu Yan Ting would find out and misunderstand.
Yan Xi didn't want Fu Yan Ting to misunderstand.
Seeing Yan Xi's lack of response, Shi Kai Nan said jokingly, "Alas, in this day and age, after a hero saves a beauty, not even a meal can be secured. Truly a failure."
Yan Xi didn't want to owe anyone a favor.
After a moment of silence, Yan Xi said faintly, "Alright, I'll treat you to a meal."
After saying this, Yan Xi worried that Shi Kai Nan would ask for an exorbitant meal.
After all, wealthy young masters like him would dine at starred hotels, and Yan Xi didn't have much money.
To avoid being ripped off, Yan Xi added after agreeing to treat Shi Kai Nan to a meal, "Let's make this clear first: the guest follows the host's lead. We'll eat wherever I say we should."
Shi Kai Nan saw through Yan Xi's little trick, but he didn't expose her. He just nodded gently and replied, "It's fine, I'm not picky."
Since Shi Kai Nan had put it that way, Yan Xi couldn't say anything more and reluctantly took Shi Kai Nan to eat.
The two of them found a restaurant near the hospital.
Yan Xi had originally come to see Yan Yi today, but after failing to see him and being surrounded by reporters, Yan Xi was still very worried about Yan Yi.
She wanted to finish the meal quickly so she could go to the hospital to visit Yan Yi.
Shi Kai Nan, however, seemed oblivious to Yan Xi's thoughts and ordered food at a leisurely pace.
Shi Kai Nan was particular about his meals, emphasizing a balance of meat and vegetables and nutritional completeness. Watching Shi Kai Nan order one dish after another, Yan Xi worried about her money running out and quickly stopped him.
Yan Xi said awkwardly, "There are only two of us, ordering so many dishes. If we can't finish them, it'll be a waste."
Shi Kai Nan saw through Yan Xi's little trick but didn't expose it, merely saying indifferently, "It's fine, I have a good appetite. I can eat ten more dishes."
Yan Xi's lips twitched. You can eat them, but my wallet can't afford it. I'm afraid I can't pay for the meal.
Seeing reporters secretly taking photos of him and Yan Xi not far away, Shi Kai Nan's lips curved slightly upwards. He then said to Yan Xi, "Don't move."
Yan Xi was startled by Shi Kai Nan's sudden action and froze, forgetting to struggle, allowing Shi Kai Nan to approach her.
Shi Kai Nan leaned closer to Yan Xi, and just as they were about to kiss, he quickly applied the brakes, extended a hand, and gently touched Yan Xi's eye.
Then, he explained, "There was something here, I helped you remove it."