Chapter 275: He’s Really Not Human
Chapter 275: Chapter 275: He’s Really Not Human
Su Zhaozhao gripped her chopsticks tightly, feeling incredibly guilty.
Xu Jiaxin still hadn’t noticed the tension between Xie Huaizheng and Su Zhaozhao. She chatted with Su Zhaozhao, talking about her older brother.
"Zhaozhao, my brother has been working so hard since he got back, like a total workaholic. He won’t even go on the blind dates my mom sets up for him. My mom keeps asking me what’s wrong with him, and I have no idea what to say."
The sound of running water came from the kitchen. It was loud, a clear sign that Xie Huaizheng’s mood had worsened.
Su Zhaozhao quickly interrupted Xu Jiaxin.
"Jiaxin, I’m so sorry, but Huai Zheng needs to take his afternoon nap. Maybe we should hurry up and finish eating?"
She was in no mood to catch up with Xu Jiaxin right now. Even though Xie Huaizheng had his back to her, she could still feel how upset the man was.
Su Zhaozhao was worried sick.
Hearing this, Xu Jiaxin immediately started wolfing down her food. "Don’t worry, don’t worry! Zhaozhao, rest assured, I’ll be done in no time!"
Xu Jiaxin had only come over to mooch a meal, so after Su Zhaozhao’s comment, she was very accommodating.
She focused on finishing the rest of her food.
Su Zhaozhao was a truly amazing cook. Since coming here, Xu Jiaxin hadn’t had many good meals.
Even the food made by chefs in restaurants felt like it was missing something to her.
’If I could come here to eat every day for the next few days, I would be the happiest girl in the world.’
"Should I do the dishes?" Xu Jiaxin asked Su Zhaozhao. She still hadn’t realized what was wrong between Su Zhaozhao and Xie Huaizheng.
All she knew was that Xie Huaizheng seemed rather cold and was surprisingly silent.
This was completely different from the Xie Huaizheng she had imagined.
’Why would Su Zhaozhao choose such a quiet, withdrawn person?’
’He might be handsome, but it’s not enough if he isn’t gentle and considerate.’
"No, no, I’ll do it."
"Okay, I’ll head back then."
She was also a bit tired. She had endured a long journey to get here early in the morning, then went to the school where she was given a lot of instructions. She really did need a good nap.
"Okay," Su Zhaozhao said to Xu Jiaxin.
Once Xu Jiaxin left, the room instantly fell silent.
Su Zhaozhao watched as Xie Huaizheng walked out of the kitchen, sullen and silent, his gaze not even landing on her.
In that moment, Su Zhaozhao’s heart lurched with panic.
’She really hadn’t expected Xie Huaizheng to discover the truth so quickly.’
’Originally, she only wanted to guide him, but who would have thought that Xie Huaizheng would find out the truth now?’
’At this point, Xie Huaizheng must still be completely repulsed by apples.’
’After finding out she had him eat an apple, he probably felt sick to his stomach.’
’He must really hate me now, right?’
After all, in all the time she had known Xie Huaizheng, Su Zhaozhao had never seen him this angry.
In the beginning, when he didn’t like her, he had merely acted impatient. It was nothing like this.
"Huai Zheng..." Su Zhaozhao called out to him.
But the man’s thin lips were pressed into a line, his expression icy, as if he hadn’t heard her at all. He didn’t say a word, just silently cleared the table.
’He really does hate me.’
Su Zhaozhao bit her lip and called out again, "Xie Huaizheng, I’m sorry. Please don’t be angry, okay?"
Xie Huaizheng still ignored her.
Su Zhaozhao had no idea how to handle this situation. Even though she knew she had studied a great deal of professional knowledge, when faced with the person she loved, she suddenly felt that all her expertise was completely useless.
She didn’t want to use professional techniques or anything like that; she just hoped she could move him with her heart.
But Xie Huaizheng still looked just as cold and distant.
Seeing Xie Huaizheng reach for the next plate, Su Zhaozhao instinctively reached out to grab it.
But her hand slipped, and the plate fell to the floor, shattering.
The plate shattered on the floor with a sharp CRACK, and Su Zhaozhao felt her own heart ache in response.
’She knew Xie Huaizheng must be even angrier now.’
She instinctively crouched down and reached for the shards.
But Xie Huaizheng was faster. He grabbed her hand, his voice heavy. "Su Zhaozhao, are you crazy? Are you trying to lose a hand?"
The man’s voice was incredibly cold and heavy, like an iceberg.
It was as if he were reprimanding a subordinate.
It made Su Zhaozhao’s heart tighten involuntarily.
She looked up at Xie Huaizheng with eyes shimmering with tears. "You’re being so mean."
Her voice was tinged with grievance.
Xie Huaizheng looked at Su Zhaozhao’s pitiful, aggrieved expression. He had wanted to be angry, but now, he couldn’t bring himself to lose his temper.
In the end, he could only pull her aside and say, "Do you have to get yourself hurt before you’re happy?"
’Su Zhaozhao’s skin was so delicate; he knew that better than anyone.’
’The slightest pressure could leave a red mark.’
’Such sharp shards might be nothing to him, but if Su Zhaozhao touched them, she would surely cut herself in an instant.’
At his words, tears began to stream down Su Zhaozhao’s face.
She pushed Xie Huaizheng away. "I don’t need you to worry about me. I made this mess, so I’ll clean it up myself."
With that, she turned to get a broom and dustpan to clean up.
Xie Huaizheng immediately stopped her. "Don’t move. I’ll do it."
’As long as he was here, how could he bear to let Su Zhaozhao do chores? Of course he would do them.’
’Even if he was angry, he would still take care of these things.’
But seeing Su Zhaozhao crying so wretchedly, he couldn’t hold back any longer.
He reached out, taking her arm. "Zhaozhao, why are you crying?"
With a gentle pull, he drew Su Zhaozhao into his arms.
He cupped her face with one hand, his thumb gently stroking her cheek, wiping away her tears.
"You were mean to me, and it made me sad," Su Zhaozhao said, her voice soft and full of grievance.
At first, she had just been putting on an act, but the more she thought about it, the more she truly felt that Xie Huaizheng had been too harsh.
She was used to the gentle way Xie Huaizheng usually treated her. His sudden fierceness today, his eyes filled with coldness, truly made her feel like she was facing a stranger.
She couldn’t help but wonder if this was what it would be like in the future, if she and Xie Huaizheng were to become strangers.
She really couldn’t accept that.
Hearing Su Zhaozhao’s words, Xie Huaizheng sighed deeply.
He held Su Zhaozhao tightly, his voice filled with tenderness and guilt. "Zhaozhao, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have spoken to you in that tone."
He could feel her pain and sense of being wronged.
’It was true. She was just a young woman who had traveled so far to marry him and build a home, staying in this remote place all for his sake.’
’And she had only tricked him into drinking the apple water for his own good. How could he get angry at her over that?’
’He was such a monster!’