No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

"Narcissism is a disease, Pei Jingnian!"

"You'd better admit defeat now, and I might mercifully spare your life."

She used her other hand to gently pull down her eyelids, made a funny face, and her rosy little tongue peeked out between her lips.

"We'll see, hehehe."

Pei Jingnian's throat moved.

Honey, your little tongue is so cute... I want to bite it.

Shi Qiao: ?

The wrinkles on her forehead were almost smoothed out.

So, the provocation she designed was seen as flirting by Pei Jingnian?

There's a saying that goes something like this: when you're extremely weak in other people's eyes, even when you throw a tantrum, they think you're just being coquettish.

We're completely incompatible.

She opened and closed her mouth, muttering:

"You can be a pervert for the rest of your life, Pei Jingnian."

Her mouth moved faster than her brain, so much so that she didn't even realize she had uttered her own sarcastic remark.

The noise of the boat engine was so loud that it drowned out most of her cricket chirping.

In the end, only a few fragmented words reached Pei Jingnian's ears.

Do...die...Pei Jingnian.

Pei Jingnian's strength suddenly lessened, and he awkwardly turned to lean against the side of the boat.

A very light pink blush slowly crept up his neck, covering his entire earlobes. His eyes darted around aimlessly, his dark pupils gleaming with lustful desire.

You can have it anytime you want.

【I want to fuck you to death, my wife.】

Shi Qiao blinked her eyes.

She had heard such vulgar and offensive words from Pei Jingnian too many times, and was no longer bothered by them.

But where does this "also" come from?

*

They arrived at the market around four in the afternoon, and it was packed with people.

"Let me see, cinnamon, black pepper, and curry powder..."

Shi Qiao continued scrolling down, "Lemongrass leaves, basil...do these spices also exist in the Maldives?"

It's all random stuff, I don't know how long it will take to find it.

She split the list in two, saying, "Pei Jingnian, you go buy these spices, and I'll go buy these."

Pei Jingnian leaned down to align himself with Shi Qiao at eye level. "This island isn't a major tourist destination. The market is mostly frequented by locals, who may not speak much English."

Holding the list, he said, "Are you sure you, a pampered young lady who's never lifted a finger, can distinguish these spices yourself?"

What was she trying to refute?

But she never actually went into the kitchen.

In the words of Aunt Lin and her mother, "It's tiring for us to sit quietly and wait for our food."

"Let your Uncle Pei (dad) put their 'male chauvinism' into practice."

Shi Qiao blushed at what she was told, and bit her lower lip lightly. "I... well, if it really doesn't work, I can just buy a little bit of everything..."

Pei Jingnian leaned closer, "Besides, there are so many people at the market, it's not safe for you to be alone."

His slightly warm palm covered hers, taking her small hand that was clutching the hem of her skirt.

Shi Qiao was stunned. When she came to her senses, she found herself firmly held by Pei Jingnian.

His handsome profile was slightly lowered, his features were clear, and his bone structure was excellent. His gaze lingered on her.

Before she could react, his distinct knuckles slipped between her fingers, and they became intertwined.

With just a light touch, her lips curved into a slight smile, her eyes crinkling, "Let's go, don't lose him, little dog Shi."

Shi Qiao's skirt was blown by the wind, swaying like waves crashing on the shore.

strangeness.

Was there a breeze just now?

Shi Qiao stared at the two people's tightly clasped hands, her heart beating even faster than it had been on the boat.

Using this way of holding hands like a couple is too cunning.

But... there's hardly anyone watching now.

It's okay for her to pretend to be stupid for a little while, right?

As it turned out, Pei Jingnian's concerns were correct.

Shi Qiao stood in front of the spice shop. The bark-woven baskets were filled with various spices, which were not clearly labeled. The shop was run by locals who could only sporadically utter a few words.

Pei Jingnian followed the instructions on the list and had everyone pack the items into bags for him.

That's really impressive.

In her eyes, it was all white, black, and brown.

Pei Jingnian carried the small packages of ingredients in his other hand and went to other shops.

Throughout the entire process, Shi Qiao became Pei Jingnian's little accessory.

Pei Jingnian naturally adored her as his little darling, preferring to carry a full bag in his right hand rather than let go of Shi Qiao's hand.

While the Pei family was talking to the shop owner in front of the store, her child was curiously observing the surrounding scenery.

She squinted slightly and saw an ugly-cute handmade item at the end, which touched her heart.

"We've bought the last thing, and now we..." Pei Jingnian said, slowly raising his gaze, only to find that the girl beside him wasn't paying attention to him.

He followed Shi Qiao's gaze to the small shop at the end, quickly locked onto the ugly doll, leaned down to her ear, and whispered in her ear.

"want to?"

Shi Qiao shuddered, the hot breath in her ear making her subconsciously take half a step back.

Is it really okay to say such lewd things in front of everyone?!

Is Pei Jingnian so reckless just because these islanders don't understand Chinese?!

Could it be that what he was saying on the ship just now wasn't just empty talk?

"What are you talking about, Pei Jingnian? I just..."

Pei Jingnian pulled her a little closer to him, saying, "I see you really want it."

Shi Qiao's face flushed crimson. "Which eye of yours saw that I wanted it so badly!"

"Two eyes."

He led Shi Qiao toward the shop at the end of the road, but the girl stood rooted to the spot, her face burning hotter than the sun.

"Little dog, just pretend I want it, okay?"

Shi Qiao pursed her lips, "Even if you want to, you can't!"

"We'd better hurry back, because Sister Yurou and the others will be urging us to come soon."

He glanced at the time. "It's still early, that's enough."

He increased his strength and finally managed to pull the stubborn man away.

That little face pretending to dislike something is so cute.

Shi Qiao followed reluctantly with her head down, her mind racing.

What kind of expression did she have just now that made Pei Jingnian think she was faking it?

Hurry up, God of Love, can you please look into Pei Jingnian's other feelings?

What the hell do you want?

What's with this "it's still early" nonsense?

Is she really going to have a wild, adrenaline-pumping battle with Pei Jingnian in this foreign land?!

She...she's not ready yet...

Seeing Pei Jingnian suddenly stop, she mustered up her courage and looked up.

No, not yet!

Although a man like Pei Jingnian is only found in heaven, even if she slept with him, she wouldn't lose out.

But she's a woman of principle! She can't let herself be tempted by beauty again!

"Pei Jingnian, we can't do that kind of thing yet! Even if you're handsome, it's not allowed!"

"Boss, how much is this doll?"

The sound is synchronized, but Shi Qiao's volume is even louder.

Eh?

Shi Qiao stiffly turned her head and looked at the ugly-cute knitted doll that Pei Jingnian was holding in his hand.

The man just stared straight at her.

Shi Qiao suddenly felt something growing on the tip of her nose.

Red and round.