The Lady of the Prestigious Family is a Big Boss-Chapter 76 - 0, Is it hard to like me?

She panicked briefly, her shoulder hitting the door frame with a soft clink.

"Bang—"

Shit.

Ye Jiuliang couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

Not daring to stop, she ran even faster, as if a flood or ferocious beast were chasing her.

In the study, Li Mochan lowered his gaze, hiding the loneliness and annoyance deep in his eyes, his mind repeatedly flashing back to the scene of the little wolf pup hurriedly escaping him.

Did he scare her again?

The usually domineering Master Li showed a rare look of confusion, his hand hanging by his side tensing repeatedly until at last, he chased after her.

Downstairs, Mrs. Jiang had just finished a phone call and turned around to see Ye Jiuliang running down from upstairs in a hurry.

She paused, then stood to greet her.

"Xiaojiu, what happened? Why are you in such a rush?"

"Mrs. Jiang, I’m sorry, but something came up all of a sudden, so I can’t stay for dinner. I’ll treat you to a meal next time," Ye Jiuliang said at a rapid pace.

"Don’t go, Xiaojiu. You’re already here, why the rush to leave?" The old lady may have been advanced in age, but her keen eyes quickly surmised that something was up.

She grabbed hold of Ye Jiuliang, "Did Ahan, that rotten boy, bully you? Don’t be afraid, Grandma Jiang will take care of it for you."

Footsteps came from the stairwell, very light, but they didn’t escape her keen ears.

"You misunderstand, I really do have something urgent." She skillfully freed her hand without leaving a trace and, without waiting for Mrs. Jiang to insist further, she quickly made her escape.

"Mrs. Jiang, I’m sorry."

"Hey, Xiaojiu, where are you going..." Mrs. Jiang was frantic, What on earth was Mohan doing that his sweetheart was about to run off without him chasing after her?

Annoyed, she turned to head upstairs to give someone a piece of her mind.

Just as she set foot on the stairs, she felt a gust of wind pass by her side, and upon focusing her gaze, all she saw was Li Mochan’s retreating figure.

She withdrew her foot, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

At least that rascal had some sense.

Running into the courtyard, Ye Jiuliang faced a disheartening reality.

She had arrived in Li Mochan’s car, and now that she needed to leave, she had no means of transportation. It wasn’t easy to hail a taxi in this area.

Shit.

She cursed under her breath and took out her phone to send a message.

"Ye Jiuliang." His magnetic voice, deep and resonant, approached from far to near, making Ye Jiuliang’s scalp tingle.

Without a second thought, she ran again.

The next moment, the man’s tall figure stepped in front of her.

"..."

An awkward silence quietly spread.

Ye Jiuliang inwardly heaved a sigh of dismay.

If she couldn’t avoid him, then she would have to engage in awkward conversation.

She looked up, and he lowered his gaze, their eyes meeting in the air.

She was the first to speak, "Master Li, it’s getting late, and I think I should head back. I won’t disturb you any longer."

"You’re deliberately avoiding me," Li Mochan moved a step closer, his crimson lips revealing a hint of displeasure.

Ye Jiuliang coughed lightly, her voice lacking confidence, "Not at all."

"Why did you run away?"

Talking this much, there was no use pretending to be confused any longer.

Ye Jiuliang sighed and met his dark eyes frankly, "Master Li, you are a very good person. You know, many eligible ladies from prestigious families in the capital admire you, yet I’m just..."

"I don’t know." Li Mochan cut her off bluntly, his deep black eyes soaked with a cold hue.

He didn’t want to know about other people.

He only wanted to know about this little she-wolf.

Ye Jiuliang gave a wry smile, softening her tone a bit, "The liking you feel might just be a misconception. Look at me, I can’t play instruments, chess, calligraphy, or painting. I can only bicker, drink, and walk dogs. We... um, don’t match, you understand what I’m saying?"

Master Jiu had no pressure self-deprecating.

"Misconception?" His brows furrowed, a self-mocking smile flashed, "You think our time together these days has been just that, hmm?"

Seeing the hurt clearly in his eyes, Ye Jiuliang’s heart clenched, her mind even more muddled.

"Forget it, as if I never said anything."

With that, she strode away, intending to leave.

Li Mochan, grabbing her arm, did something he had always wanted to do but never dared: with an iron grip, he pulled her into his embrace.

Then, he held on fiercely.

The strength was so great, as if he wanted to merge her into his bones and blood.

Her pale face bumped into his chest, and Ye Jiuliang stiffened as if surges of tiny electric currents were racing through her body.

She reacted swiftly to push him away, with considerable effort. Her cool voice carried a hint of irritation, "Li Mochan, you’re crazy."

Li Mochan, looking down at his empty arms, spoke in a light yet slightly hoarse voice, "Is it so hard, to like me?"

Ye Jiuliang’s gaze widened slightly, her sharp and articulate mouth for the first time feeling utterly useless.

This Li Mochan, he didn’t show his usual arrogance.

However, it somehow made her feel a bit sorry for him.

Realizing that she felt sorry for Li Mochan, Ye Jiuliang freaked out entirely, shaking her head vigorously.

Ye Jiuliang, snap out of it, hurry up and leave, you can’t stay here any longer.

From not far away, the sound of a car horn suddenly blared. Turning to look, upon recognizing the license plate, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sorry." Dropping these two words, she ran off in a rush.

This time, Li Mochan did not follow. His legs planted firmly on the ground, he watched the girl get into the car and close the door without hesitation.

As the car drove farther away, a dull pain surged to his chest, growing stronger. Li Mochan looked away, unfolding his clenched fist.

In the sunlight, a small, round button lay quietly in his palm.

The little wolf cub had run away!

Did she come to hate him?

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Back in the living room, seeing him return alone, Elder Mrs. Jiang hurriedly asked, "Ahan, where’s Xiaojiu?"

Li Mochan, "She left."

"Ahan, did something happen? Did you have a quarrel with Xiaojiu?" Sensing his low spirits, Elder Mrs. Jiang asked in a gentle voice.

Li Mochan said nothing and walked straight upstairs.

Seeing his dejected appearance, Elder Mrs. Jiang knew it wasn’t the right moment to inquire further; it was better to let him cool down on his own.