Chapter 372 Smooth Sailing
Shen Mochen didn't know how to console her at that moment; he just silently patted Xiao Xingshuang's shoulder.
He had faced the same issue, and there was no solution to it.
"I'm really sorry," Xiao Xingshuang said after a long silence, licking her lips, "I tried to seduce you before, because I was jealous of her."
"You mean crawling into my bed, so that was really seduction, huh," Shen Mochen chuckled.
"I mean, initially, I deliberately didn't wear clothes coming out of the bathroom. She said she really liked you. I thought if you fell for me, it would definitely kill her."
"So that was it. That's seduction? You didn't do anything else after that."
"Yes, afterward, I felt very shy and didn't continue. Even when we kissed later, there was a bit of vengeance... I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you."
"That wasn't really trouble. You should know how much allure your body has for men. I'd rather say I hit the jackpot."
Xiao Xingshuang tidied the loose hair by her ear: "But you still chose Xia Qingrou."
Shen Mochen scratched his face, "This situation is a bit complicated..."
"The reason you broke up with Xia Qingrou was because of your philandering, right?"
"Uh, yes, you could say that."
Xiao Xingshuang tilted her head, her lips pursed slightly, seemingly unconvinced: "Then why don't you like me? I even crawled into your bed. Is it because my personality isn't lovable?"
A wave of embarrassment swept over Shen Mochen's face, and he hesitated for a moment: "I think your personality is quite lovable, at least very honest. I actually like you, but of course not in a romantic way. How should I put it... I'm not one to love everyone I see, even though you are indeed beautiful."
"I always thought you were a flirt, but maybe not," Xiao Xingshuang's expression was a bit strange. "You must be a good person. Thank you for helping me. I guess I really don't match you. I'm a bad woman, only good women like Xia Qingrou deserve you."
"I think you are also a good woman. You live plainly because you use your money to treat your mother's illness. Your salary must be quite high, enough to treat ordinary illnesses. You definitely opted for the best medical care for your mother," Shen Mochen smiled slightly. "That must have been hard."
Xiao Xingshuang paused, looking at his smiling face, and suddenly felt a sting in her nose.
The young man's smile under the sunlight was truly beautiful, so warm. Other than her mother, it was the first time someone told her, "You've had it hard." She felt like a child who had endured too much, and with this simple sentence, years of endurance nearly gushed out.
Actually, she was just a child under 18 years old who longed for piano, dance, and other things young girls enjoyed.
"I have a very powerful friend in Roman, you know her, the impressive young lady. I will ask her to help arrange the best hospital for your mother."
Xiao Xingshuang bit her lip, stood up, and kept bowing in gratitude: "Thank you, really thank you... I don't know how to repay you, how should I repay you?"
Shen Mochen shrugged indifferently, "Just owe it for now. I might need your help in the future, and if I bother you someday, I hope you'll take care of me."
"Okay, you really are a good person; good deeds will come back to you..."
"Alright, let's head back..." Shen Mochen glanced at his phone, "Oh, the captain sent a message asking me to take you to the airport."
"Your secret, I will keep it for a lifetime," Xiao Xingshuang bit her lip and swore solemnly.
"Good, that's best," Shen Mochen said.
Xiao Xingshuang took a deep breath as if she had made up her mind: "I can give you my body, I'm still a virgin, and we still have time. I want to repay you, no matter what, this is the most valuable thing I have right now."
"This is indeed very tempting, but I hope you save your first time for someone you truly like... not just for so-called repayment. Value yourself more, you're priceless, and I think your future husband will think so too," Shen Mochen said with a gritted smile.
It had to be said, Xiao Xingshuang's offer was very tempting; her sweet-scented body was absolutely drool-worthy. After all, Shen Mochen was no saint; he was already juggling three women, so what was one more?
But after struggling with his thoughts for a while, Shen Mochen refused. Not only because Fuzi was watching everything unfold but also because, in Xiao Xingshuang's eyes, he saw a glimmer of starlight. It was an unprecedented sight; why trample over something beautiful?
Xiao Xingshuang's face flushed slightly, "Do you not find my body attractive?"
"Don't belittle yourself, your figure is even better than Xia Qingrou's. I just think it's not right; we're not dating, and I want to be a gentleman."
"So... is my superpower still there?" Xiao Xingshuang asked with a slight smirk, staring at Shen Mochen's face.
"It's gone..."
"Should we copy it again?"
Before he could respond, Xiao Xingshuang agilely drew close to Shen Mochen like a cat and gently kissed his lips.
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"Ah, thank you so much, little Shen!" Outside the airport's ticketing gate, Xiao's mother held Shen Mochen's hand warmly. "Ah, do visit Roman when you're free. It's all because of me. My Shuang is still single, you guys should keep in touch... who knows, she might even come back to the country!"
"Sure, aunty. Xiao Xingshuang and I are good friends; we'll keep in touch," Shen Mochen replied with a beaming smile, showing no signs of impatience.
"Oh, your birthday is coming up in a few days, right? It was so sudden I didn't have time to prepare anything precious..." Shen Mochen pulled out a small shell bracelet from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Xingshuang, "It's a few days early, but happy birthday!"
"That's ugly," Xiao Xingshuang said softly.
"What's ugly about it? It looks nice! You kids, this is a kind gesture from little Shen!" Xiao's mother quickly interjected.
Xiao Xingshuang smiled silently and slipped the bracelet on her wrist.
"Oh, right, before you go, you two should take a picture together."
Xiao's mother seized the opportunity to suggest.
Shen Mochen glanced at Xiao Xingshuang, who did not object.
"Don't stand so far apart, come closer, Shuang, stop looking so cold, smile a bit, smile... okay, I'm taking it now!"
Xiao's mother took several pictures, added Shen Mochen as a friend, and sent the photos to him.
"Little Shen, come visit Roman when you're free; aunty will take good care of you," Xiao's mother said, leaning in close to Shen Mochen and lowering her voice, "Aunty doesn't want a foreign son-in-law!"
Shen Mochen gave a dry laugh.
The three of them stayed outside for a while until Xiao Xingshuang had to go through ticketing and boarding.
"I'm going," Xiao Xingshuang said.
"Mm, you actually look good in glasses," Shen Mochen waved, "Have a safe trip!"