The Mind-Read Heiress: From Impostor to Family Favorite-Chapter 614 - 346

"...Huh?" Wenyan’s reaction was somewhat sluggish, as if the whole world had suddenly quieted down.

"I, I don’t know. You have matchmaking dates, so... do you want to go on these dates? What do you think about it?"

Wenyan didn’t know how to answer for a moment, and her incoherent response threw the question back at him.

A bitter smile appeared on Shen Jingxiu’s lips, as expected, she really didn’t care at all.

Yet, he still wanted to tell her what was in his heart, but feared that if he pierced through this thin veil, even the superficial relationship they had might become difficult to sustain.

Shen Jingxiu suddenly found himself ridiculous, clearly resolute in his decision to confess his feelings, but faltering at the very last moment.

When had he become so indecisive?

Wenyan also felt that the atmosphere wasn’t quite right, and without waiting for Shen Jingxiu to speak again, she immediately changed the subject.

"Big brother, it’s getting late, shall we head back? I’m feeling a bit sleepy."

However, Shen Jingxiu didn’t respond at all, just quietly watched Wenyan for a few seconds before murmuring an acknowledgment.

"Okay, let’s go back. I think you must be very tired now."

Shen Jingxiu wanted to say something else to Wenyan, but he simply wasn’t in the mood.

Although he was usually a cold and reticent person, Wenyan could distinctly feel that he was different from his usual self at this moment.

The two walked home in silence, a step apart, one after the other.

It was quiet, too quiet.

So quiet that Wenyan could almost hear her own heartbeat.

The atmosphere was exceedingly awkward, even eerie to some extent.

They walked for what seemed like a long time until they could see their family’s villa upon raising their heads; only then did Wenyan abruptly turn around.

Shen Jingxiu was caught off guard but swiftly stabilized his steps.

"What’s the matter?" Shen Jingxiu looked at Wenyan, seemingly expressionless, but with a hint of tension concealed in his eyes.

Wenyan also looked at Shen Jingxiu. Their eyes met, and she took a deep breath as if she had made a significant decision.

"Big brother, could it be, could it be..."

Shen Jingxiu furrowed his brows slightly: "Could it be what?"

Wenyan bit her lip, deciding to go for broke: "Do you like me?"

"......" Shen Jingxiu was stunned on the spot, his breathing seemed to seize in that instant.

After two seconds, he began to open his mouth slowly, but it was as if something was stuck in his throat, and no sound came out.

Seeing his indescribable expression, Wenyan understood; she had guessed correctly.

Her mind became a mess in an instant, thoughts rushing at her from all sides.

"Is this world fantasy now? Shen Jingxiu likes me. But isn’t that inappropriate?"

"Even if there’s no blood relation, aren’t we siblings in name? I call him big brother every day, how could he like me? Is it because I played too many games?"

"It’s not that I’m thinking about anything, but shouldn’t I deal with the fact that he likes me first? Mother Su probably won’t be able to accept it."

"Why would he say it out loud, wouldn’t it be better not to? But he should go for the matchmaking dates, sigh."

"Ah, it’s so annoying, Shen Jingxiu, you’re really frustrating me, I feel so much pressure, did I send some wrong signals? That shouldn’t be the case, is it my fault?"

This was the first time Shen Jingxiu heard such a cacophony of Wenyan’s thoughts, incessant chirping that gave him a headache.

He couldn’t remember what she had said earlier, only catching when she started to blame herself.

But liking her was his own matter, Shen Jingxiu’s own business, what did it have to do with her, Wenyan?

"Sigh." Shen Jingxiu sighed softly, suddenly stepping half a pace closer to Wenyan.

He reached out, gently cradling the back of Wenyan’s head.

Bowing his head, his forehead touched Wenyan’s.

"Don’t doubt yourself, Wenyan."

Wenyan didn’t know what came over her, her heart suddenly pounding fiercely.

"What is Shen Jingxiu doing?"

"He tells me not to doubt, what does he mean?"

"Why is he coming so close, is my heart out of control???"

Was her heart beating like hers, like a storm?

She didn’t speak, but every word and phrase drilled into his ears.

Her lips seemed like rose petals. They must be very soft, right?

Shen Jingxiu could no longer think, he suddenly lowered his head, and his lips touched hers.

But just as he was only a centimeter away from Wenyan’s lips, Shen Jingxiu stopped.

Wenyan had turned completely to stone.

It was as if a frantic drumstick suddenly appeared in her chest, pounding violently, each beat making it hard for her to breathe.

"You," Wenyan felt her mouth dry and couldn’t help swallowing.

Shen Jingxiu’s handsome face was close at hand, she lowered her gaze and could only see his high nose bridge.

So close, but she hadn’t pushed him away!

Crazy, Wenyan thought she and Shen Jingxiu had both gone crazy!

Quiet, the surroundings were so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

But at this moment, a cold voice suddenly broke the silence.

"What are you doing!"

This male voice burst out violently, and Shen Jingxiu’s physical reactions were faster than his thoughts, as he "swooshed" Wenyan behind him.

Then, his eyes finally made out the person who had appeared suddenly.

It turned out to be Shen Jinghe.

Shen Jinghe had a stern face and asked in a deep voice, "What are you doing?"

Shen Jingxiu frowned, "How come you’re here?"

Shen Jinghe snorted coldly, "Why can’t I be here?"

With that, he strode over to Wenyan’s side. Without a second word, he grabbed her wrist forcefully, his tone brooking no argument, "Come with me."

Wenyan struggled, "There’s no need, I can walk by myself."

Shen Jinghe, "No, you’re not allowed to be with him."

Shen Jingxiu’s brows furrowed even tighter, "Let her go if she doesn’t want to. You’re hurting her like that."

Shen Jinghe let out a cold laugh, "Now you care about what she wants, but why didn’t you care earlier?"

Shen Jingxiu narrowed his eyes, "Were you following us?"

Shen Jinghe laughed, "So seeing means following?" freewebnσvel.cøm

Seeing the situation, Wenyan quickly tried to smooth things over, "Misunderstandings, all misunderstandings; what you saw might not be true."

They kissed and it’s still a misunderstanding?!

Shen Jinghe suddenly looked at Wenyan, "Then tell me what is true! Come back with me."

This... Wenyan was stunned for a moment, "Right, right, it’s late and I’ll go back, but let go of me first, Second Brother, you seem a bit agitated right now, really, you’re hurting me."

Shen Jinghe was also inexplicably angry to the point of not being able to think, "What’s the matter? Shen Jingxiu can be close to you, but I can’t? His status isn’t special compared to mine, right? Are we not both nominally your brothers, so if I pull your hand it’s not okay? If he can, so can I."

Wenyan looked terrified, "What are you talking about?"

What’s this ’if he can, so can I’? Don’t tell me he’s like Shen Jingxiu.

"You don’t know?" Shen Jinghe’s gaze burned as he stared at Wenyan, "Then listen well, I like you too, Wenyan."

What??? Wenyan was stunned, and it took her a while to find her voice again, "Are you crazy? Has the whole world gone mad? Let go of me, quick."

But Shen Jinghe just kept looking at her steadily, "No."

Wenyan’s eyes darted around, and suddenly she shouted, "Look who’s behind you, mom and dad are here too!"

Mom and dad are here too? Shen Jinghe and Shen Jingxiu turned around at the same time.

Wenyan took the opportunity to shake off Shen Jinghe’s hand and ran off like the wind.

Shen Jinghe with a speechless expression, "..."

Shen Jingxiu couldn’t help but chuckle.

Immediately after, he said to Shen Jinghe, "Let’s talk."