Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 574 - 403: Confession Failed

The two were lost in a heated kiss; it was unclear how much time had passed. Just as Li Jing was about to take further action, Shi Yang suddenly snapped back to reality and hastily struggled to break free from his embrace.

Her face was flushed, and she cast her eyes downward, not daring to meet Li Jing's gaze.

Li Jing had initially thought that, true to Shi Yang's nature, she would mock and tease as usual, but this time, she was uncharacteristically shy, her eyes evasive, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz:

"No, we can't do this."

Li Jing understood it was her boundary and did not push further, instead watching her quietly.

Shi Yang bit her lower lip, hesitating for a long time before finally looking up, her eyes carrying a hint of apprehension:

"Li Jing, do you think I'm pretty?"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow, surprised by the question, yet he nodded seriously:

"You're very pretty, especially your natural frame and figure, which even surpasses a model's."

Hearing his compliment, Shi Yang felt a slight sweetness in her heart but still feigned composure, seriously asking again:

"So just now, was it deliberate or spontaneous?"

Li Jing answered honestly: "Spontaneous."

This answer seemed to satisfy Shi Yang. She hesitated for a moment, then looked up again, fixing her gaze on Li Jing, her voice trembling slightly:

"Then do you… like me?"

Li Jing was taken aback. Many women had asked him this question before, and he nodded as usual:

"I do."

Before he could elaborate, Shi Yang impatiently continued: "Then do you want to continue like before?"

Li Jing was a bit perplexed: "What do you mean?"

Shi Yang blushed, mustering all her courage to say: "If you confess to me now, we can become boyfriend and girlfriend, and you can… can continue. Do you want that?"

Hearing this, Li Jing was completely stunned.

Although Shi Yang was asking him to confess, in reality, it was this normally aloof and independent heiress, courageously confessing her feelings to him.

He never expected that at this moment, Shi Yang would reveal her heart in such a way.

Li Jing's gaze was fixed on Shi Yang's face.

Shi Yang's features were as delicate as a character from a manga, with refined eyebrows, clear and bright eyes, a small and sharp nose, complemented by a petite cherry-like mouth. Among all the women Li Jing had met, her looks would at least rank in the top three.

At this moment, Shi Yang was meeting Li Jing's eyes, her gaze carrying tension and expectation, completely different from the always aloof Shi Yang he knew.

After a long silence, Li Jing maintained his original stance, yet tried to soften his voice as he spoke:

"Sorry, I can't be in a relationship with you. You know I will not establish a romantic relationship with any woman."

Hearing this, Shi Yang's expression instantly turned rigid; the anticipation and excitement in her eyes vanished, replaced by surprise, incomprehension, mixed with a trace of angry humiliation and loss.

Shi Yang remained dumbfounded for several seconds, her pupils slightly trembling, then she snapped back to consciousness, immediately turning her face away, her demeanor becoming cold, tinged with awkwardness and ashamed anger.

"So you don't want to be with me," Shi Yang gritted her teeth and said, "Then what were all those things you did for? Isn't that just harassing and being sleazy?"

Hearing Shi Yang's words, Li Jing was momentarily at a loss for words.

This aloof heiress, courageously putting her pride aside to confess to him, this might very well be the first time she's lowered herself, and he had rejected her, leaving Shi Yang undoubtedly extremely displeased.

Seeing Li Jing silent, Shi Yang felt even angrier, suddenly pushing him aside, walking away.

Shi Yang stood there, unsure of what to do next, merely turning her body sideways to Li Jing, her gaze cold, refusing to look at him, her voice laced with shame and resentment as she spoke:

"Fine, let's just say I was wrong about you. I should have known from the start that you're a jerk, yet I still held illusions about you."

Shi Yang turned her back on Li Jing, her knuckles turning white from clutching too tightly.

She defiantly lifted her chin, eyes red, tears threatening to fall only to be blinked back immediately.

She forcibly steadied her voice, speaking word by word: "I won't pursue your behavior earlier. Today's shoot is finished, change your clothes and leave, there's no need to stay here."

Li Jing's eyelids fluttered, his gaze falling on Shi Yang's tense shoulder line.

Her straight spine was now like a tightly drawn string; Li Jing understood that his rejection just now shattered her pride and expectation.

This heiress, always adored by everyone, was now holding onto her dignity with the last bit of stubbornness.

In the silence, Li Jing began to gather the scattered clothes, his movements still calm and steady, water droplets trailing down the edge.

Shi Yang maintained her back turned stance, hair still dripping, a few strands clinging to her neck.

Li Jing draped a towel over his shoulder, looking at her slightly trembling silhouette in the mirror, his voice softening involuntarily: "I'm sorry."

Seeing no response from her, he spoke again: "In a few days, I'll probably leave Hai Province and return to Tianhai. After going back to Tianhai, once I handle a few affairs, I'll go abroad."

As he spoke, Li Jing saw her hands clutching tightly, nails digging deep into her palms.

Shi Yang suddenly let out a cold laugh, her shoulders shuddering once: "Why are you telling me this? Your upcoming plans have nothing to do with me."

Li Jing smiled wryly, putting on the last piece of clothing: "You're right, I'll be leaving then."