Chapter 49 Numb

Jiang Zhi: Unexpected—Shang Chi during Jiang Xinian’s call. Too close—did he hear?
He: Eyes down, silent, waiting. His hand— Well-defined joints,tucked her hair, stroked her earlobe. Normally—she’d be shy. Now—like venomous vines, Feeling unsettled.
Jiang Xinian (on call): Impatient. “Speak!”
She looked up—his eyes (deep, patient, predatory).
Answered: “My husband.”
Hung up—his eyebrows rose, delight.
He: “You…hmm!”
He kissed her—public, passionate. Smoke + mint flavor. She tried to push—he flicked the cigarette, pinned her wrists, gripped her neck.
Back against a pillar—he kissed deeper. No escape. Phone rang—he turned it off.
Silence—only Sound of flowing water,kissing sounds.
Lin Yanran: Came out, saw them—whistled, went back. Jiang Zhi: panicked, scared to be recognized.
He kissed harder—she gasped, pushed weakly.
Finally—he let go. She panted, leaning on his chest.
He: Eyes dark, breath ragged. Her lips—numb. She said, “Numb..”
He: Smirked, stroked her lips. “After dinner—tell me.”
She nodded—shy.
He kissed her forehead. “Go back.”
In the private room—Lin Yanran: “Kidnapped by Jiang Xinian?”
Jiang Zhi: Blushed, lied. “Met an acquaintance.”
Lin Yanran: Stared at her lips—”Did you reapply lipstick?”
She: “No—hot outside.”
Lin Yanran: “Looks natural—like you were kissed.”
Teased, “Saw a couple kissing by the pillar—you?”
Jiang Zhi: Panicked, “Impossible.”
Lin Yanran: “Joking—your reaction is cute.”
Paused, “The man—looked like Mr. Shang.”