Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1556 - 1378: A Stormy Night in Jianghu

Chapter 1556: Chapter 1378: A Stormy Night in Jianghu

Hong Yan did not pay attention to Bei Shan and headed straight for the Clan Chief’s large house, hoping to shake off this pest as quickly as possible.

Bei Shan followed again, "Hong Yan, you’re not still angry about me tossing you into that hole that day, are you? Sigh, I was just trying to play a prank on you that day. I’ve reflected on my actions these past few days, realizing I shouldn’t have done that. Therefore, I sincerely apologize to you for my behavior that day and hope you can be magnanimous and forgive me this once, alright?"

"I don’t blame you," Hong Yan said, eager to shake off Bei Shan, adding, "I’ve already forgotten about that day’s events, so you need not feel guilty."

"Really?" Bei Shan was naturally delighted to be forgiven, making him even less willing to leave, "Hong Yan, your forgiveness suggests that you actually have quite a fondness for me, right? People in Jianghu always say ’no woman loves a man who isn’t bad’; you like how I treated you, don’t you?"

Hong Yan’s head ached instantly. How thick-skinned could Bei Shan possibly be? Not to mention his wild imagination.

Seeing that the Clan Chief’s house was nearly in reach, she would miss her chance if she didn’t act now.

"I don’t feel love or hatred towards you. I only wish you would stay away from me," Hong Yan said coldly.

"Cut it out, I don’t believe you. After all I’ve done, you don’t hate me, and you don’t hit me, which proves you do have a liking for me. You’re just too shy to say it. I’ve known you for so long, I know what kind of person you are. You’ve got a sharp tongue but a soft heart. On the outside you’re fiery, but you’re gentler than anyone else at heart. Tell me if I’m wrong?" Bei Shan was not ready to leave so easily. Rare as it was for Hong Yan to talk to him, even harsh words were music to his ears.

"You understand me so well?" Hong Yan asked.

"Of course, I used to see you always with a stern face, afraid to come close. But now I see, you’re the type of woman who can’t resist persistent attention. As long as I’m good to you, you’ll eventually fall for me," said Bei Shan, whose skin had always been thick.

Hong Yan almost exploded with anger, "Who said I liked you? My stern face clearly showed how much I detested you, and I will never like you in the future. I still have to go to the Clan Chief, so please leave quickly and don’t hold me up."

"How could I possibly hold you up? There’s only one path, and if you walk it, so can I. At most, I’ll just accompany you to the Clan Chief’s place. We could even have a chat along the way, right?" Bei Shan said as he reached to touch her.

Hong Yan was so angry she nearly started a physical altercation with Bei Shan.

If she didn’t take action now, she would miss her chance.

"Alright, Bei Shan, if you want to chat, that’s fine," Hong Yan turned around, her expression softening and even a faint smile appeared on her lips, "However, I really am preoccupied with official duties right now. So how about this, you wait for me by the eucalyptus tree on the back mountain, and I’ll come to find you in half an hour so we can have a good chat?"

"Really?" Bei Shan believed it, as this was the first time Hong Yan had spoken to him in such a gentle tone, "What if you don’t show up?"

"If you don’t believe it, then forget it," said Hong Yan with a stern face.

She had thought that Bei Shan would be intimidated by her stern look, but he suddenly stepped in front of her and plucked the Pearl Flower from her hair, "Then I’ll take this with me. If you don’t come, I won’t return it to you."

"You... that was left to me by my mother. You can’t take it," Hong Yan made a move to snatch it back.