Contract Marriage: Boss, Let's divorce-Chapter 869 - 868: Improvement (Part 2)

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Che directly pulled Ling Chuxia to her feet, wrapping his arm around her still slender waist, heading straight towards the little garden.

It was autumn, and in the small garden, many flowers had already withered and fallen, yet there were still quite a few in full bloom, their colors vivid. Ling Chuxia had always liked flowers and plants. After taking a stroll around the garden, she felt unusually calm.

The last time they were in Provence, Ling Chuxia had taken a particular liking to the swing in the yard. Upon their return, Shi Che had someone make one in their garden too. Shi Che now led her to sit on it, and Ling Chuxia lazily leaned into his embrace.

The autumn breeze was gently blowing, and the sunlight was warm. Ling Chuxia squinted slightly, as if the gloom in her heart dissipated a little.

Shi Che lightly held Ling Chuxia’s hand. Her hand was small and soft, but carried a hint of chill. He couldn’t help but grip it a bit tighter, his large palm encompassing her entire small hand.

Ling Chuxia lifted her eyelids and glanced at Shi Che.

Shi Che lowered his dark eyes, meeting her gaze, softly parting his thin lips, "Chuxia, do you prefer a boy or a girl?"

Finally... the topic inevitably turned to the child. Ling Chuxia knew it was an unavoidable question, but she couldn’t help but shudder.

Yesterday, under Shi Che’s insistence, she had to agree to try seeing this child as hers and Shi Che’s. But now, hearing his words, her heart instinctively resisted.

Ling Chuxia lowered her eyes, subconsciously avoiding Shi Che’s gaze. Her lips moved, but she couldn’t speak.

Seeing Ling Chuxia’s demeanor, Shi Che sighed softly in his heart, knowing he couldn’t push her too hard at the moment. Without waiting for her answer, he continued, "Chuxia, I like girls."

After a pause, he smiled slightly, as if a thought had occurred to him, and added, "Like you."

Like her?

What’s so good about being like her? She wasn’t outstanding or prominent, and always got into trouble, making people angry. Why would anyone want to be like her?

But Ling Chuxia opened her mouth and still didn’t make a sound.

Shi Che seemed to know what she was thinking, and said with a chuckle, "Though you do tend to be mischievous, getting into trouble, leaving others to clean up your messes, at least... you have a good man to clean up after you."

Although Ling Chuxia thought the same, with Shi Che bluntly pointing out her flaws, a wave of frustration rose in her heart. His words felt off, like he was belittling her to elevate himself!

Ling Chuxia immediately widened her eyes, "Shi Che, what do you mean? Are you saying that I’m worthless, and the only good thing is that I have you?"

Shi Che’s dark eyes burned intently on her face, his voice lazy, "’Worthless’ was your word, not mine."

"You..."

Caught inadvertently in his verbal trap, Ling Chuxia choked with frustration, blurting out defiantly, "Hmph, if our daughter is like me, she will certainly be very excellent and outstanding!"

He spoke, reaching out to caress Ling Chuxia’s abdomen, his dark eyes shifting to her belly, his voice growing softer, "Did you hear that, baby? Your mom hopes you will be excellent and outstanding."

Ling Chuxia’s round eyes widened slightly, becoming a bit stiff.