Rebirth begins with rejecting Qingmei

Chapter 1404 Agreements and Oaths

Guo Shasha nodded, then pulled Ning Jiali onto the balcony.

Xu Xiuwen had no idea what the two were up to.

However, through the transparent glass door, he saw the two whispering to each other.

As for what they were discussing, he naturally had no way of knowing.

The two quickly returned to the living room from the balcony.

Before Xu Xiuwen could speak, Guo Shasha asked first, "Senior, what would you like to eat tonight?"

Xu Xiuwen said, "It's best not to eat anything too spicy or stimulating, but anything else is fine. I'm not picky about food."

Guo Shasha smiled and nodded, "Okay, senior."

Ning Jiali rolled her eyes at Xu Xiuwen and snorted, "You call this not being picky about food?"

Xu Xiuwen immediately glared at her and said, "Spicy and stimulating foods are not good for recovery. Do you think I'm deliberately making things difficult for Sasha?"

Ning Jiali muttered under her breath, "Who knows..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuwen's eyes widened.

This cousin is becoming less and less likable.

He said irritably, "Come here, it seems I really have to teach you a lesson today..."

Upon hearing this, Ning Jiali quickly replied, "I...I need to go sweep the floor."

Xu Xiuwen was just trying to scare Ning Jiali.

He didn't actually intend to take action.

He suggested, "You can take the sheets off and put them in the washing machine first, which will save you more time."

Ning Jiali responded with an "oh".

Judging from her expression and tone, she didn't seem to care much.

Xu Xiuwen had a headache.

Indeed, women are creatures that become disrespectful when you get close to them, and resentful when you keep them at a distance.

He wouldn't let Ning Jiali come, and she was full of resentment.

But she actually came.

She kept making him angry.

Xu Xiuwen couldn't help but wonder if he had been too good to Ning Jiali, which was why she was so 'rebellious' now.

Guo Shasha spoke, interrupting Xu Xiuwen's thoughts.

"Senior, I'm going out to buy groceries now."

"Okay, go ahead."

With Xu Xiuwen's permission, Guo Shasha turned and walked towards the entrance.

Xu Xiuwen remained lying on the sofa watching TV.

After Guo Shasha left, Ning Jiali suddenly grabbed a broom and ran to Xu Xiuwen.

Xu Xiuwen glanced at her and asked, "Why aren't you sweeping the floor? What are you doing standing here?"

Ning Jiali asked, "Cousin, are you really not going to take responsibility for Sister Sasha?"

Xu Xiuwen frowned immediately. "What responsibility do I bear?"

Ning Jiali pouted, "You've already slept with Sister Sasha...aren't you going to take responsibility?"

Xu Xiuwen said speechlessly, "It's her resource, what does it have to do with me? Why should I be responsible?"

After he said that, Ning Jiali had nothing more to say.

Her eyes were filled with disappointment as she looked at Xu Xiuwen.

She seemed to be silently expressing an attitude: I didn't expect you to be this kind of person.

Xu Xiuwen thought for a moment and asked, "Did she send you to ask me this?"

Ning Jiali immediately shook her head: "Of course not, I asked it myself."

Xu Xiuwen snorted, "It's no big deal for a dog to catch a mouse."

Ning Jiali did not refute.

Xu Xiuwen ignored her and continued watching TV.

However, Ning Jiali remained standing next to his sofa without making a sound.

However, the situation soon changed slightly.

Xu Xiuwen heard a slight inhalation.

He thought of Ning Jiali, so he immediately looked over.

Then he noticed Ning Jiali's reddened eyes and moist corners of her eyes.

A huge question mark appeared in Xu Xiuwen's mind.

Why did she suddenly start crying?
Xu Xiuwen directly voiced his doubts.

After hearing this, Ning Jiali continued to sob softly.

She only answered when Xu Xiuwen urged her.

"If only I had stopped Sister Sasha back then, I'm the one who ruined her life..."

Xu Xiuwen frowned and asked, "What did you do to harm her?"

Ning Jiali looked at Xu Xiuwen and said, "Sister Shasha has already given you her first time. If she looks for a boyfriend in the future, he will definitely look down on her. Isn't that harming her?"

Xu Xiuwen thought to himself: These days, who cares about that kind of status? Countless women who have lost that status have found men to take them in, and some have even married into better families.

But I couldn't say this to Ning Jiali.

Because Ning Jiali's thinking is still trapped in the present of 2007, and because she grew up in the countryside, her thinking has only become more conservative due to her upbringing.

Even if Xu Xiuwen explained the future situation to her, Ning Jiali would not believe him and would only think it was an excuse for him not wanting to take responsibility.

Xu Xiuwen said irritably, "You shouldn't have gotten involved in the first place!"

Ning Jiali nodded: "I know, that's why I regret it. It's all my fault that Sister Sasha is in trouble..."

Seeing his little cousin silently shedding tears, he couldn't bear it.

Xu Xiuwen asked, "At worst, I'll introduce Sasha to a few excellent boys. I guarantee they won't look down on her. Is that alright?"

Ning Jiali shook her head: "No! Ning Jiali doesn't like those people."

Xu Xiuwen was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this. "What do you mean? So I'm the one who has to take responsibility?"

Ning Jiali lowered her head and protested, "I didn't say that."

"But that's exactly what you mean! You're crying in front of me now, just trying to soften my heart and make me agree to be with Sasha, right?"

Ning Jiali's thoughts were exposed, and she was immediately speechless.

Xu Xiuwen kept staring at Ning Jiali, making the latter feel extremely guilty.

He then looked away.

Xu Xiuwen looked at the television and then said, "You're forcing me to make a mistake!"

Ning Jiali denied it: "I didn't."

Xu Xiuwen sneered, "Still being stubborn! I'm asking you, if I take responsibility for Sasha, do you want me to break up with Youran, or not?"

Ning Jiali immediately replied, "Of course we won't break up."

"Are you sure?" Xu Xiuwen asked, half-believing.

Ning Jiali nodded and said, "I've talked to Sister Sasha. She doesn't want to compete with Sister Youran. She's willing to be your secret lover."

She thought Xu Xiuwen would be happy after she finished speaking.

Don't all men hope to have multiple wives and concubines, keeping the home fires burning while having affairs on the side?
However, Xu Xiuwen became furious upon hearing this.

He shouted, "Nonsense!"

Ning Jiali was stunned.

She didn't understand why Xu Xiuwen was like this.

Xu Xiuwen continued, "Does this mean I'm not cheating? If Youran finds out, what will she think of me? You're pushing me down the path of a two-timing scumbag!"

If the girls from room 301 or 601 were here, they would probably burst out laughing in perfect unison upon hearing his words.

They might think: Aren't you one right now?
Upon hearing Xu Xiuwen's words, Ning Jiali retorted, "So what if you know? At worst, you can break up with her and focus on being with Sister Sasha. Do you think you're at a disadvantage being with Sister Sasha?"

Is this a matter of whether you're at a disadvantage or not?

"What is that? You mean you're two-timing? Cousin, weren't you two-timing yourself?"

"what!"

Xu Xiuwen was shocked!
He wasn't just playing both sides; he was playing multiple sides.

However, this is not the key point.

The key question is, how did Ning Jiali find out?
Xu Xiuwen forced a smile, trying to hide his nervousness, and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who told you I was two-timing?"

Ning Jiali whispered, "If you say it's not, then it's not."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuwen hesitated whether to press for an answer.

In the end, he decided to ask for clarification, otherwise he would feel uncomfortable.

Xu Xiuwen pressed on, "Who told you I was two-timing?"

Ning Jiali whispered, "Nobody told me."

"Then what nonsense are you spouting?"

Ning Jiali retorted, "I'm not making this up."

"You still dare to say you're not lying!" Xu Xiuwen glared at Ning Jiali.

Ning Jiali said, "Cousin, don't force me."

"Say it quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Jiali decided to throw caution to the wind. She confessed directly, "I saw you going to a hotel with a girl last time."

"What did you say?!" Xu Xiuwen's pupils dilated.

Did Ning Jiali see him having sex with someone else in a hotel room?
No wonder she was so confident.

Xu Xiuwen continued, "Don't talk nonsense. When did this happen?"

Ning Jiali said, "I don't remember, but I saw it."

Xu Xiuwen said, "You only saw us enter the hotel? Did you even see who they were?"

Ning Jiali shook her head: "I don't know that woman."

Xu Xiuwen thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps you've misunderstood."

Ning Jiali immediately noticed his grammatical error.

"Maybe?"

"Absolutely!" Xu Xiuwen immediately changed his mind.

Ning Jiali sneered: "Cousin, stop hiding it from me. I really saw it. I also saw that person holding your arm, so you two are definitely not just ordinary friends."

Xu Xiuwen: "..."

Ning Jiali continued, "If Sister Youran finds out about this, what do you think she will do?"

Xu Xiuwen's eyes widened. "Lili, are you threatening me?"

You should know that in his heart, Ning Jiali has always been a cute little sister.

As a result, this cute little girl is now threatening him just like a seasoned veteran of the underworld.

How could he not be surprised?

Ning Jiali shook her head: "Of course I didn't think that way..."

Xu Xiuwen immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He doesn't like being threatened.

Especially when the other party is his family member.

If Ning Jiali wants to use this incident to threaten him into being with Guo Shasha.

Xu Xiuwen would absolutely not agree.

Xu Xiuwen asked, "Who else did you tell about this?"

Ning Jiali shook her head: "I didn't tell anyone."

"Including Sasha?"

"Including Sister Sasha."

Xu Xiuwen immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

Ning Jiali looked at Xu Xiuwen and asked, "Cousin, you can be with other people, so why can't you be with Sister Shasha?"

Xu Xiuwen sighed and recounted the details of that morning.

After saying that, Xu Xiuwen sighed and said, "She has too many thoughts in her mind. How can I feel at ease being with someone like that?"

Ning Jiali shook her head and said, "No, Sister Sasha isn't that kind of person."

"Then how do you explain her series of actions?"

Ning Jiali thought about it seriously for a while and said, "That's because Sister Sasha likes you too much! I believe that she wouldn't lie to you about this."

Xu Xiuwen sighed, "Lili, if she knew how much you trust her and how you speak up for her, she would be very touched."

"Maybe."

Xu Xiuwen added, "Also, I really don't understand why you care so much about who I'm with."

Ning Jiali didn't actually know why she cared so much.

Perhaps she's just too soft-hearted.

Once Guo Shasha begged her, she couldn't refuse her pleas.

At last.

Xu Xiuwen sighed and said, "Let's not talk about all that... I can consider spending some time with her, but if she still can't change her ways, then don't blame me!"

Ning Jiali was thrilled when she heard that he had finally agreed.

She couldn't hear a word he said after that.

"Cousin, you really agreed? You're not kidding me, are you?"

Xu Xiuwen glanced at her and said, "Do I look like such a boring person?"

Ning Jiali shook her head, then chuckled foolishly, "Doesn't look like it, hehe..."

Xu Xiuwen chuckled and continued, "However, there are some things I need to say upfront. Before accepting her, I still need to test her."

"A test?" Ning Jiali's eyes showed a look of doubt.

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "Yes. If she fails my test, I won't be with her. Also, you mustn't tell her that I'm testing her!"

Ning Jiali hesitated.

Xu Xiuwen said, "If you don't agree, then forget it."

Ning Jiali was afraid that Xu Xiuwen would change his mind.

She didn't want to face Guo Shasha's disappointed gaze again.

She quickly replied, "Cousin, don't worry, I definitely won't tell Sasha."

Xu Xiuwen said, "I want to hear your oath."

"What?" Ning Jiali thought she was hallucinating.

Xu Xiuwen didn't believe her at all, to the point that he made her swear an oath?
Xu Xiuwen said, "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that I know you're soft-hearted, so I was forced to do this."

Ning Jiali said, "I understand. If I..."

After Ning Jiali finished making her oath, she said to Xu Xiuwen, "Cousin, you should also make an oath."

"Do I have to swear an oath too?"

Ning Jiali nodded: "Yes."

"OK then."

Xu Xiuwen then also made an oath.

Only then did Ning Jiali feel completely relieved.

She smiled again.

Upon seeing this, Xu Xiuwen said speechlessly, "He's not a child anymore, why does he still cry so easily?"

Ning Jiali immediately turned around, wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, and then retorted, "I'm not crying."

"Okay, okay, you didn't cry, I cried, alright?"

Ning Jiali turned around and stuck her tongue out at Xu Xiuwen, "Lew lew..."

Before Xu Xiuwen could get angry, she ran away laughing.

Watching the girl's retreating figure, Xu Xiuwen fell into deep thought.

He wasn't sure whether his momentary leniency was right or wrong.

Xu Xiuwen didn't actually dislike Guo Shasha that much.

He simply doesn't like girls who are too calculating or scheming.

If we put those aside...

Guo Shasha's foxy face is quite captivating.

Thinking back on how I felt that day, I have to admit that Guo Shasha tried very hard to please him.

Despite feeling unwell, he still tried his best to please her and make her happy.

From this perspective, Guo Shasha should also be a good lover.

It is worth mentioning that.

During this period, Guo Shasha rarely bothered him.

Basically, she wouldn't dare to send a message unless Xu Xiuwen sent her one.

This also shows that Guo Shasha is a very smart and perceptive girl.

Girls like this are the easiest to have as lovers.

However, all of this depends on Guo Shasha passing his test.

If she fails the test, no matter how beautiful she is or how good she is at pleasing men, she will be rejected.

Xu Xiuwen would not accept her either.

……

When Guo Shasha returned to Jiangning Huayuan after buying groceries.

Everything at home is as usual.

She had no idea about the bet the two had made.

Upon entering, Guo Shasha first looked in Xu Xiuwen's direction.

She waved her hand, showing Xu Xiuwen the plastic bag she was carrying.

"Senior, look what I bought."

Xu Xiuwen looked over and saw that she had bought fish.

Upon hearing the noise, Ning Jiali also ran out of the bathroom.

"Sister Sasha, you're back."

Guo Shasha heard the sound and turned to look at Ning Jiali.

(End of this chapter)