Chapter 15: Unlawful Longing

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In Pingjiang, the drizzle formed a continuous curtain of rain. Tang Wan stood at the hotel window, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand, as her mind wandered.

She remembered the incident and took a sip of the hot tea as her throat burned. 

The heat on her wrist had decreased, but there was a numbness drilling into her heart.

She was facing the window and had no idea what was happening behind her.

The bodyguards were huddled together in whispers.

“Why don’t you go and deliver the medicine to Fifth Master?”

“Why should I go?”

“You’re the one who let Ms. Tang in. If you don’t go, who will!”

***

Just now, Tang Wan had taken out the IV drip for Jiang Jinshang. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she left the bedroom. Although he didn’t say much, his gaze swept past the bodyguards. From the way he looked, it was obvious that he was displeased.

It was as if he was scolding them for letting a stranger into his room without permission.

He had swallowed some of the medicine before meals. When it was time for him to take the medicine, no one dared to knock on the door. The few of them pushed and shoved each other. Someone suggested, “Why don’t we trouble Ms. Tang to do it? I think master has no issues with her.”

“I think it’s possible. The elders are so familiar with each other. Even if master feels aggrieved, he wouldn’t get angry at her that easily, right?”

The few of them thought about it and locked their eyes on Tang Wan.

Tang Wan turned around and put down the glass of water that she had finished drinking. Then, she realized that the bodyguards were looking at her..

With malicious intent in their eyes.

***

When Tang Wan stood at the door of Jiang Jinshang’s room with the pill and the glass of water, she was still a little confused.

Delivering the medicine was not a big deal, but before she could return to her senses, she was pushed out. She suddenly remembered the call from the Jiang family just now. The medicine was to shove down his throat if he refused. Could it be that it was so difficult to serve him with the medicine?

She cleared her throat and raised her hand to knock on the door.

“Come in!” His voice was as warm and clear as usual.

When Tang Wan twisted the door and entered, her pupils slightly trembled..

There seemed to be sparks in her throat, so hot that it was dry.

Jiang Jinshang had just showered and was putting on clothes with his back against her. He was wearing a light woolen sweater that covered his thin waist from top to bottom.

Even from the back, one could see his smooth and taut muscles.

Tang Wan had bumped into him just now and could clearly feel that although he was white and skinny, he was definitely not weak.

Perhaps he felt something strange behind him, Jiang Jinshang looked back. He was wearing a pair of grey sweatpants, a cream woolen sweater. He looked clean and immaculate.

“I’m here to deliver the medicine to you.” Tang Wan entered the house and tried her best not to look at him.

She had wanted to leave the medicine somewhere, but she didn’t expect Jiang Jinshang to welcome her. She could only personally deliver the medicine and the glass of water to him.

He had just showered and the heat on his body hadn’t dissipated yet.

When he got closer, the heat enveloped him. His breath was clear but dangerous.

“Have you been waiting for me for a long time today?” The two of them had never stood facing each other like this before. When Tang Wan heard him speak, she raised her head to look at him politely.

Their eyes met. His gaze was scalding hot.

“It’s alright. I haven’t waited for long.” Tang Wan held the cup of water. It was only warm water, but she felt that it was a little too hot.

“I won’t make you wait next time.”

Perhaps it was because he was sick, but his voice was a little hoarse today. His entire being was condescending, and his voice seemed to surround her in full, slowly eroding her heartbeat.

Next time?

Tang Wan raised her eyebrows. ‘We’ve already made it clear. Why aren’t you going home? There will be no next time!’

“Give me the medicine and the water.” Jiang Jinshang took something from her hand.

Their palms and fingers accidentally rubbed against each other.

Their expressions didn’t change, but their hearts felt a little ticklish.

Jiang Jinshang quickly swallowed the medicine and drank the water. The bedroom door wasn’t closed. His gaze passed Tang Wan and landed on the few people peeking at the door. His gaze was sharp.

Tang Wan pursed her lips. The angle was a problem. When Jiang Jinshang was taking the medicine, she could still see from the corner of her eye that his Adam’s apple was slightly sliding as he swallowed the medicine..

Perhaps the water was a little hot, and his pale lips were a little red from the scalding.

It was cold and white with a touch of red. 

She took a deep breath. This man had looks..

… that would make her go crazy for.

“Are you hungry?” Jiang Jinshang looked down at her. His voice was gentle, and it sounded intimate.

“I’m fine.”

“Then you must be hungry. What do you want to eat?” Jiang Jinshang spoke gently, but his attitude was very firm. “I made you wait for so long at noon. You decide where to eat, the meal’s on me this time.”

The reason was justified, and she couldn’t refuse.

***

Half an hour later.

“Ms. Tang.” Jiang Jinshang was polite. Before eating, he served her a bowl of soup. “Have some soup to fill your stomach first.”

“Thank you.”

Tang Wan lowered her head and drank the soup. She was still feeling depressed. They had agreed to return the favor, but why did it become his treat again? She had too much favor owed.

She felt like she would never be able to repay him.

Perhaps it was because they had some camaraderie yesterday, but the atmosphere during dinner was not as tense as it was the first time. There were also some things to talk about. Although it as merely small talk, the atmosphere could be considered harmonious.

Because of the continuous drizzle outside, Jiang Jinshang’s body did not seem to be very comfortable. After the meal, Tang Wan put down her chopsticks and said, “Fifth Master, you’re not feeling well today. I’ll send you back to the hotel to rest first.”

“Okay.”

However, just as Jiang Jinshang nodded in agreement, a bodyguard stood up from the side and braced himself to speak, “Fifth Master, there’s something I haven’t told you…”

“Hmm?” He wiped the corner of his mouth with a calm and elegant movement.

“The family called. They asked us to pack up your luggage and send it to the Tang family.”

“What did you say?” Jiang Jinshang raised his eyebrows and looked at him.

Tang Wan was even more shocked.

Send it to her home? What was going on?!

“And…” The bodyguard coughed. “We’ve checked out.”

There was no way out now..