81 Playing Around (2/2)

”Er… Have you been waiting in my room for a while now?” She asked with a forced smile on her face. She was supposed to question him who let him inside her room, and have him stay there. However, Han Jie already remembered that there in the living was her cousin, carelessly reading a newspaper. 'I swear! I need to get even with him, one of this days!' She vowed silently.

He nodded, before adding, ”Your cousin let me rest here.”

'I knew it!' Han Jie smiled. She then asked, ”Because of this, you also had the chance to sneaked behind me and to hug me?” Han Jie asked smartly.

He frowned, ”No. Why would I do that?” Suzuki Kyou curtly said while releasing her.

Han Jie laughed. 'Just what master Shu would have said.' She thought ridiculously.

”Playing around.” He said before flicking a finger on her forehead. It was not painful, but before Han Jie could even pretend that it hurts, he already walked to the nearest chair and sat on it.

”Are you going to wait for me? You can- are so early here. Are you my date?” Han Jie asked teasingly.

Suzuki Kyou frowned at the small stumble Han Jie but did not comment, and he just handed her a small box.

”Chocolate?” Han Jie asked, her eyes lighting up when she saw the very familiar box. However, when she looked closely, there were two boxes. One surely has her chocolate while the other looks more like a gift box.

It looked so expensive because of the smooth velvet leather.  'Okay, that looks like a jewelry box.' She thought to herself silently.

”You really love sweets.” He said as he cracked a small smile before waving her on to open it the expensive-looking box.

It really has jewelry inside it. The jewelry that really caught her attention, though, was the black ring. Because it was exactly something, she envisioned wearing before.

”Wear these for later. It's our engagement ring.” He finally said as he watched her expression.

Han Jie still stood there in shock. She gulped down nervously, as many things rushed inside her head. When she was calm enough, Han Jie shrugged her shoulders before saying, ”I won't wear it.”

”What did you say?” He asked expressionlessly. However, if Han Jie was not so shocked because of the ring, she would notice that there was an unmasked glint of coldness in his eyes.

”I'm not wearing it.” Han Jie said, trying to keep a straight face. Despite saying this, she was really excited to be wearing a beautiful ring even if it didn't actually belong to her. She didn't mind. 'Borrowed only,' She justified her attitude.

”Why?” Suzuki Kyou asked intently studying Han Jie.

Han Jie suddenly felt like laughing. He hadn't even asked 'what.'

”You have to put it on, or I won't wear it.” She finally said before laughing hard.

”Still playing?” He asked as he smiled at her and collected the ring from the box. He then carefully put the ring on her finger without asking or even kneeling.

Han Jie let herself laugh. Him kneeling? That would be impossible. It was still a funny idea, though. Even Master Shu would never do that for Ryu, more the human version?

Nevertheless, Han Jie was enjoying herself by just looking at the ring.

Suzuki Kyou let out an amused smile before leaning forward, and kissed her cheek. ”I will see you later.” He said with a smile before he turned around and left the room, leaving Han Jie dumbfounded.

Who knows how long Han Jie was dazed? It was not the first time he kissed her cheeks, but previously, she thought he only does it for others to see. 'Is he making fun of me now?' She thought to herself.

Then she remembered something important, ”Shoot… I forgot to talk to him about the agreement…”

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Author's Note:

If you also have free time, please check out my other books, while waiting for the update:

- Beneficial Union: Chasing A Rogue Wife

- Marriage Right's: Billionaire's Forgotten Wife

- Baby Contract: Forced Deal with a Dragon

- OtherThoughs (For Announcements and Oneshots)

From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much!