I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 196 Uninterested conversation is a waste of words (Votes for monthly tickets please!)

Chapter 196: 196 Uninterested conversation is a waste of words (Votes for monthly tickets please!)

"You go take a shower first."

Jiang Chen felt he needed to calm down some more.

"Will you run away?"

Shi Qianxi’s eyelashes fluttered.

"Why would I run?"

Jiang Chen asked back, expressionless.

After all, tonight he had accidentally uncovered this woman’s hidden personality that no one knew about.

Dealing with such a person, one mustn’t appear too weak.

As expected, Shi Qianxi beamed a sweet smile, saying sweetly, "Then you wait for me, I’ll be quick."

Before leaving, she considerately turned on the TV for him, a stark contrast from her demeanor of yesterday—or rather, the day before yesterday.

No, that’s not right.

It was already past midnight now.

To be precise, it was the day before yesterday.

Jiang Chen stared blankly at the TV screen, leaning back on the couch, his mind in turmoil.

Shi Qianxi truly was quick; it only took about ten minutes before she reemerged from the bedroom. Draped in a pure white bathrobe that was decent enough, she no longer looked disheveled. With her makeup-free face, maybe due to the setting, this notorious witch actually seemed rather pure at this moment.

After a shower, her skin looked even fairer and softer, making the faint slap mark on her face all the more prominent.

Seemingly a bit worried Jiang Chen might sneak off, seeing him honestly seated on the couch brought her a satisfied smile. Tilting her head, she wiped her hair as if nothing was amiss and joined him on the couch.

"It feels so much better after the shower."

Jiang Chen didn’t respond.

Shi Qianxi turned to look at him, "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing much."

After much consideration, Jiang Chen still hadn’t come up with a perfect solution. Under these circumstances, the only prudent approach seemed to be to interact with her normally and avoid provoking her further.

"Are you in a relationship with that girl?"

Shi Qianxi asked.

Finally, she wasn’t calling her a "cheap woman" anymore.

"Yes."

In an urgent situation, Jiang Chen quickly nodded, "You should have looked it up; we’ve been together for a while now."

"Oh."

Shi Qianxi didn’t react dramatically, then followed up with another question, "You’re just playing with her, aren’t you?"

Such a casual tone.

Indeed.

For someone like her, an heiress, emotions indeed were often just a pastime.

"I have already met her parents."

Jiang Chen spoke succinctly, telling a big truth. Although perhaps presumptuous, at this moment, making it clear he was "spoken for" should only be beneficial without any downside.

"That soon, huh?"

Shi Qianxi was a bit surprised, "Aren’t you two still in college?"

"Miss Shi, that seems to be my personal business."

Even though he understood it was best not to provoke this woman, it was still necessary to maintain a suitable distance.

"I was just asking casually, why so serious?"

Shi Qianxi suddenly chuckled, her eyes rippling.

"What, are you afraid I’ll go find her?"

Jiang Chen’s face turned grim at once.

"Miss Shi, you now hold the happiness you want in your hands; don’t stir up trouble anymore. It’s not good for anyone," he said.

"What is the happiness I want? Are you talking about Xi Yu?"

Shi Qianxi wiped her hair, speaking indifferently: "Actually, I don’t even know if I like him. It’s just that I don’t dislike him. Amidst the never-ending current, the reason I was so angry was that he betrayed me."

Jiang Chen believed her.

For a woman like Shi Qianxi, she probably had no idea what love really was.

"Jiang Chen, where exactly am I lacking? Why does everyone have to betray me?"

"Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Mm."

Shi Qianxi looked at him seriously and nodded, not mentioning Sun Xiyu anymore. To this day, she’s still bearing the pressure from both families in her tough fight. Her ex-boyfriend had it even worse; for the sake of a wild model, he still struggles to walk.

She, Shi Qianxi, has the looks, the body, and the family background. Why don’t these men know what’s good for them and insist on messing with those lowly sluts?

It’s really infuriating.

"Miss Shi, your biggest flaw is that you’re too domineering, too assertive. Even though you have everything, being with you only makes men feel pressured, burdened, and rarely ever happy. Under such circumstances, some things are naturally hard to avoid."

Jiang Chen took on the role of a temporary relationship expert. Although his own romantic experiences were nothing to brag about, at least he had some say in matters of male mate selection.

"Men and women are different. Women seek a sense of security, while men want the opposite. They crave the satisfaction of providing security for women, which is why men like gentle and obedient women."

"So do you think I’m gentle and obedient now?"

Shi Qianxi’s eyes shone brightly.

Jiang Chen’s train of thought halted, and he cleared his throat softly.

"Say something."

"Not bad, I guess."

Jiang Chen said reluctantly.

"Then do you like me?"

Shi Qianxi quickly followed with another question.

"That’s not the point at all."

"How is it not the point?"

Shi Qianxi furrowed her brows, "Didn’t you say men like obedient, gentle women? You even admitted that I’m gentle now, so why don’t you like me?"

Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words.

"...Miss Shi, you are someone else’s fiancée, and I have a girlfriend. Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to ask that?"

"Does it matter?"

Shi Qianxi cut off Jiang Chen’s words directly.

"What era are we in now? What does an engagement mean? What does dating mean? Even married people cheat a lot. As long as there is mutual liking, nothing is a problem."

Jiang Chen was already mourning for the young Master Sun.

With this young lady’s progressive views, if the two families truly end up with a marriage alliance, young Master Sun will likely live in constant fear post-marriage, in danger of his head shining green if he’s not careful.

"I’m going to take a shower."

Jiang Chen stood up.

"Won’t you chat a bit more?"

There’s no point in talking when we’re not on the same page.

What else is there to talk about?

Jiang Chen didn’t respond and walked into the bathroom in silence, ran the water, stripped, and soaked in the bathtub, submerging his whole body including his head, without any distracting thoughts.

Shi Qianxi is nothing but a showy man-eater; anyone who gets involved with her is in for trouble.

"Miss Shi, it’s getting late, you should rest."

After bathing, he came out to find that woman still sitting on the sofa.

"And you?"

With only one bedroom, what else could he do?

"I’ll sleep on the sofa."

"How about I sleep on the sofa and you take the bed?"

It’s just like someone from a prestigious family to know how to entertain guests.

But as a man, Jiang Chen couldn’t possibly accept such an offer. He was about to decline her kindness.

"If you don’t want to sleep in the bed, we can both sleep on the sofa."

It’s hard to change one’s true nature.

The domineering side of Shi Qianxi still involuntarily showed itself.

Knowing her rebellious nature and seeing her serious expression, Jiang Chen knew she would make good on her words.

Fine.

Why wouldn’t he sleep in a bed if he could?

Without saying another word, he turned around, went back to the bedroom, closed the door, and with a click, locked it from the inside.