Cang Ming

Chapter 224 Refusal

After getting into the car, Song Xi let go of his hand.

Lou Yuming raised an eyebrow and closed the car door.

"To the company."

The car drove slowly on the road, and Song Xi looked at the scenery outside, saying nothing.

Lou Yuming also remained silent.

The atmosphere became extremely delicate.

After an unknown amount of time, Song Xi finally couldn't hold back. She cut to the chase and asked directly, "When did I become your girlfriend? I didn't know."

Her expression was somewhat serious, and Lou Yuming retorted, "Then what is our relationship now?"

Song Xi was choked, and she mumbled softly, "In any case, it's not a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship."

Was she unwilling?

Lou Yuming slightly raised his eyes and happened to catch Yao Yifan stealing a glance.

His dark eyes narrowed, and the latter immediately sat up straight.

Lou Yuming's tone cooled, "It was just to pacify the old lady."

So she was just a tool.

While Song Xi breathed a sigh of relief, there was a hint of disappointment.

But she quickly adjusted her state, reached out to him, and said, "Since I'm a tool, then..."

Lou Yuming's eyebrows twitched, "You want to settle this with me?"

Song Xi said earnestly, "We're just doing things by the book. You pay me, and I'll act for you. It's fair, isn't it?"

"Fine," he sneered, agreeing surprisingly readily. "Then your rent—"

"I've already paid it."

He really started calculating this.

Song Xi calmly replied, "Do you think I let you sleep here for free usually?"

Yao Yifan almost bit his tongue.

Miss Song really dared to say anything.

Lou Yuming stared at her for a long time, then finally said, "You really think things through."

It was unclear whether he was praising her or mocking her.

But seeing that he had transferred the money, Song Xi was quite happy. "Paid per instance, so it's easy to calculate. What do you think?"

Lou Yuming chuckled, and Song Xi took it as his agreement.

Upon arriving at the company, Lou Yuming got out of the car with a stern face.

Song Xi sat in her seat and waved goodbye sweetly, "Bye-bye."

"Where to, Miss Song?" Yao Yifan asked after the door closed.

Song Xi said expressionlessly, "Home."

As an assistant, Yao Yifan had no right to meddle in the affairs of the employer, but he couldn't help but say, "Miss Song, why are you refusing Mr. Lou?"

Song Xi pretended to be ignorant, "When did I refuse him?"

Yao Yifan said, "You're a smart person. You must have understood Mr.'s intentions."

Song Xi fell silent. She thought that Yao Yifan must be calling her ungrateful in his heart.

But so what? She didn't care.

She wasn't Lou Yuming's mind reader; she didn't know what he was thinking.

He had inexplicably pulled her there today, given her the title of girlfriend, and hadn't even asked if she was willing. He hadn't even provided any context, leaving her completely in the dark. She felt like his plaything.

When Anna pointed out her relationship with Zhang Qi, Song Xi felt as if all her blood had solidified, and a chill spread from the soles of her feet to every part of her body.

She could clearly feel the gazes cast upon her by Mrs. Shao and the servants standing around.

They seemed to be scolding her with their eyes, calling her a vixen, calling her a slut.

And Lou Yuming, from beginning to end, had never considered her situation. He just wanted to use her to help him deal with Anna.

Imagine, if she truly became Lou Yuming's girlfriend, how much gossip would she face? What would she be called! And would Lou Yuming protect her?

Song Xi dared not gamble. She was afraid of ruining her reputation. Her career was on the rise, and she had finally made some progress. She didn't want things to become complicated.

She didn't need a relationship now. Until her career was completely stable, she wouldn't think about anything else.