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

Shi Qiao ignored Pei Jingnian's "stupid," turned her back, and gave an order in what she thought was a firm tone:

"You'll have to take me to school later."

Pei Jingnian unconsciously tightened his grip on the necklace. "Okay."

【Cool.】

Shi Qiao frowned slightly, "After dropping me off, you still have to pick me up tonight."

"Don't keep me waiting, I want to see you after class."

With her back to Pei Jingnian, she didn't notice that blood was creeping up the man's neck and down to his ears at a visible speed.

"it is good."

[So refreshing.]

It just doesn't feel right. "From now on, it will be like this every day. They have to get up at eight in the morning to take me."

"Um."

[That felt amazing!]

"I...I want to have a hot breakfast. Make it for me, I don't want to buy it."

"it is good."

[Wife, I love you.]

Pei Jingnian responded with each word, each reply seemingly coming from the back of his throat, carrying a subtle, grainy quality.

Shi Qiao clenched her small fists tightly. How could this be enjoyable?

Isn't she already going too far enough?

"Any other requests, like a puppy?"

Pei Jingnian reached out and gathered all her waist-length hair to one side, leaned closer, and tilted his head slightly over her shoulder.

Her back was bare, revealing a large expanse of skin, and her two butterfly-shaped shoulder blades fluttered adorably.

The slightly cool fabric brushed against her bare skin, sending a shiver down her spine.

"I haven't decided yet," she said, resting her hands on her thighs and biting her lower lip. "But you're not allowed to call me a puppy anymore."

She is now the queen.

"Then what do you want me to call you?" Pei Jingnian's low, husky voice went straight into her ear, sending shivers down her spine.

His burning fingertips traced along his collarbone, while the gemstones inlaid on the silver necklace carried a hint of coldness, creating a contrast between heat and cold.

Shi Qiao's ears burned. "Call me whatever you want, just don't call me 'Little Dog Shi'!"

Pei Jingnian narrowed his eyes slightly, slowly and methodically adjusting the position of the hand that was putting the necklace on her.

I want to call you baby.

Or your wife.

He turned his head, his nose almost touching her cheek. "Is it okay?"

So close that he could even sense the flutter of his eyelashes when he blinked.

And it even comes with this overstepping title...

That's so unfair!

Shi Qiao moved slightly towards the back of the sofa as if she had been electrocuted, forcibly swallowing the pounding in her heart.

"...Pei Jingnian, don't be a hooligan."

She puffed out her cheeks slightly, her head completely white, and said, "You call me Your Majesty!"

Pooh.

What is she saying?

He was so preoccupied with the idea that he was now the king and should be arrogant that he blurted it out.

Pei Jingnian suppressed a smile, his fingertips lightly brushing against her neckline. "How about a compromise?"

"Baby King?"

He adjusted the necklace to his sternum. "Is this length okay?"

Shi Qiao didn't know which question to answer for a moment, and was led by the nose to say "um".

Pei Jingnian's fingernails were just a little past the swim line, making it easy to fasten the necklace, which he did in a few quick movements.

"Alright, Baby King."

She turned around. "I didn't agree to you calling me Baby King!"

Pei Jingnian took the car keys and then her bag, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

"Didn't you just agree?"

Shi Qiao: !

"I……"

Pei Jingnian switched to "ignore it" mode, went straight out, and pressed the elevator button.

Damn it, that scoundrel.

*

Sitting in the passenger seat, Shi Qiao felt itchy all over.

She was frantically scrolling through Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social networking site) when she saw two bakeries in the same city that she wanted to try.

A smile played on her lips, and the wicked Cholloz made its appearance.

Take a deep breath:

"Pei Jingnian, tomorrow morning I want to eat the new cherry blossom limited edition flavor of Hong Kong East Ricky Cookies, and also the pudding bread from a really popular bakery in Hong Kong West."

She took out her phone and sent screenshots of each message to Pei Jingnian.

The car stopped at the traffic light. Pei Jingnian glanced at his phone and tapped his index finger lightly on the steering wheel.

The trembling was very obvious, and my breathing became erratic.

Shi Qiao was extremely pleased with himself.

Even with smooth traffic, it would take an hour to drive from Gangdong to Gangxi. With these two stores being so popular, it's simply impossible to complete the task.

This is the consequence of bullying her.

Now you know the pot is made of iron, right?

"Okay, I remember there's also a freshly made chocolate shop next to the cookie shop, is there anything you'd like to try?"

"I'll bring it back with me."

[Wife, I do! I do!]

[I don't care if it's the east or the west coast of the ocean; if my wife wants me to fly to the other side of the Pacific to buy something, I'm willing.]

[It feels so good to be needed, honey.]

[Will you only ever order me around for the rest of your life?]

Shi Qiao: ?

Shi Qiao nearly lost her composure. "Pei Jingnian, do you know what time the queues start at those two stores?"

Pei Jingnian put down his phone. "The one in Gangdong started queuing at 4:30 a.m., and the one in Gangxi started queuing at 5 a.m.

"Pudding bread is limited to 200 servings, and cherry blossom cookies are limited to 500 boxes."

"I know the owners of those two stores. If you like any of the items that were discontinued before, you can ask them to make them and send them to you."

Shi Qiao lowered her head dejectedly, feeling somewhat defeated. "Tch, what's the big deal? Just asking the boss directly is cheating."

The light turned green, and Pei Jingnian stepped on the gas.

"I don't plan to cheat. I'll definitely get up early tomorrow to get Baby King a spot."

Shi Qiao's cheeks were burning, and she lowered her head even further. "You don't have the ability to be in two places at once."

Pei Jingnian smiled, his eyes falling on her out of the corner of his eye.

"So you think I can't complete this task?"

His voice trailed off slightly, as if he'd been given a vixen drug.

Shi Qiao rested her chin on the car railing. "Well, unless you cheat and ask the boss for it directly."

Pei Jingnian slowly stopped his car a hundred meters in front of the school gate and turned on his hazard lights.

"If I complete such a difficult task, can I ask for a small reward?"

Shi Qiao was startled, and turned around abruptly, only to meet Pei Jingnian's gaze that was already pressing down on her. Her lips almost brushed against his.

Pei Jingnian held his breath, his breath hot, as he held back his gaze at her lips.

Her distinct eyelashes drooped slightly, falling into the clear, dark ink, mingling with her reflection.

He wrapped one arm around her waist, his movements aggressive.

Shi Qiao awkwardly looked away and shrank back slightly. "You can talk about it after you actually do it."

"Besides, who chases after someone with such a get-rich-quick mentality!"

Pei Jingnian's lip line curveed upwards, making it even more pronounced.

Click, unfastening her seatbelt.

"I understand, baby... cough, Wang."

"We guarantee the mission will be completed."

Shi Qiao felt the heat dissipate from her body, and without thinking twice, she ran away faster than anyone else.

*

After finishing her afternoon classes, Shi Qiao was absent-minded and couldn't cool down even when she lay on the cold desk.

Jiang Youran poked her rosy cheek. "get out of class is over, what a coincidence."

Shi Qiao raised her head, as if waking from a dream, "Oh, really? Then I'll go home..."

"Go home? Have you forgotten we had a class meeting today?"

Shi Qiao frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"

"I knew you wouldn't check the group messages again," Jiang Youran said, taking out her phone. "The arts festival at Victoria Harbour University is at the end of November. Because this year's schedule clashes with Halloween, it will last for two whole days."

"There's also a costume party on the last night, a great way for us freshmen to break the ice!"

"Each department has to put on at least three performances for the arts festival. Unfortunately, our class was selected and we have to put on one."

"Today's class meeting is to discuss this matter in detail."