Chapter 8: Is He That Scary?

"The young master's intention is not to imprison you," the maid tried to explain, calming Shen Nuo's emotions, "but after Madam Shen escaped through the window today, the young master is just concerned about Madam Shen's safety."

So when Lu Xiusi left the villa to find Shen Nuo, he deliberately gave such an order.

Before Lu Xiusi returned, they hastily contacted the staff to install the window guardrails.

Shen Nuo's mind buzzed, and her steps suddenly trembled. So Lu Xiusi did this to prevent her from escaping? Wasn't that still a form of imprisonment?

She furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat displeased.

However, after giving it some thought, Shen Nuo changed her perspective. Perhaps she shouldn't think this way. Lu Xiusi simply didn't allow her to escape through the window, but so far, he hadn't restricted her movements.

Shen Nuo thought, feeling relieved. Maybe this man still had some conscience left.

Until dinner time in the evening, Shen Nuo summarized her life in Lu Xiusi's villa.

First, the accommodation was good.

Second, the food was good.

However, despite all this, late at night, Shen Nuo still felt hungry.

As she pushed open the door cautiously, she glanced around the corridor. It was very quiet, as if everyone was asleep, except for the dim lights, there was nothing else.

And throughout the day, Shen Nuo also noticed one thing: Lu Xiusi liked a rather retro style of decoration, with most of the villa's decorations being wooden and in dark colors.

Because of this day, Shen Nuo concluded that Lu Xiusi was a person with a rather dark inner self.

Shen Nuo thought at first, feeling uneasy, but then she let it go. Anyway, as long as Lu Xiusi didn't disturb her life, it was fine.

No one was outside the room, so Shen Nuo left with peace of mind. During dinner, she had noticed the location of the kitchen.

And regarding the kitchen, Shen Nuo's first impression was that it was spacious.

She nodded helplessly, indicating her understanding. Indeed, this was the luxurious life of the rich.

Shen Nuo opened the refrigerator and casually took out some fruits and milk. The milk was a bit cold, so she opened the lid and took a few sips.

But as she turned around, Shen Nuo's heart suddenly trembled. She didn't know when, but there was already a tall figure behind her.

Shen Nuo was startled, and a scream escaped her lips.

Almost simultaneously, the man stepped forward and covered Shen Nuo's mouth. "What are you screaming for so late at night?"

Lu Xiusi was clearly annoyed by Shen Nuo's scream.

Was he really that scary?

Shen Nuo's heart pounded wildly as she looked at Lu Xiusi in front of her, unable to calm down for a long time.

It wasn't until much later that Shen Nuo came back to her senses. She swatted away Lu Xiusi's hand covering her mouth and said, "Lu Xiusi, do you walk without making any sound?"

Lu Xiusi couldn't be bothered to answer Shen Nuo's question, simply casting a cold glance at her hand.

This woman was too casual.

Didn't she even know to heat up the milk?

"This is my home. I can go wherever I want. What does it have to do with you?" Lu Xiusi frowned, feeling accused of walking silently?

Helpless, Shen Nuo shrugged. "I can't control that, but now, I want to go back to sleep."

"Seeing it was you, Shen Nuo, I wouldn't have known and would've thought some wild cat came to steal something." Lu Xiusi sneered.

Shen Nuo's mouth twitched, feeling speechless for a moment. Then she took a deep breath, speaking seriously, "Mr. Lu, your family is wealthy. Are you really that stingy?"

Lu Xiusi naturally didn't care about whether Shen Nuo ate cat food or not. He heard the noise and thought this woman was trying to escape, so he followed her downstairs.

After all, Shen Nuo wasn't the first to try to escape.

"Next time, have the maid heat up your milk for you." Lu Xiusi glared at her, his face showing some displeasure. "If someone doesn't know, they might think that Lu Xiusi is mistreating his newlywed wife."

The word "wife" echoed in Shen Nuo's mind, and her body stiffened, disbelief evident in her gaze.

Alright, even if their marriage was fake, she was still considered Lu Xiusi's wife.

But leaving that aside, was Lu Xiusi asking her to heat up the milk because he was concerned about her?

Shen Nuo shook her head. "I'm used to it."

She was already tired and didn't want to entangle with Lu Xiusi anymore. "I'm going back to sleep now, Mr. Lu, feel free."

Shen Nuo said and walked away, but after a few steps, her arm was suddenly grabbed.

Lu Xiusi clearly refused to let go.

Shen Nuo's face darkened, feeling a sense of impending danger. "Mr. Lu, men and women shouldn't get too close."

She was a little flustered, even stumbling over her words.

Shouldn't get too close?

Hearing these four words, Lu Xiusi's lips suddenly curved up. He squinted at her, advancing step by step.

With each step Lu Xiusi took forward, Shen Nuo took a step back. Then, at that moment, her body suddenly bumped into the cold wall behind her.

Lu Xiusi was tall, a whole head taller than her. Standing in front of her like this, he instantly brought an invisible pressure upon her.

A faint scent of men's cologne emanated from him, making Shen Nuo feel flustered.

"Did I get too close to you?" Lu Xiusi deliberately distorted the facts, imprisoning her between his arms and scrutinizing her.

Lu Xiusi could tell that Shen Nuo was a cultured person who would understand the meaning of "men and women shouldn't get too close." He said this just to tease her.

"Today is our wedding night." Lu Xiusi leaned in closer to Shen Nuo, his voice slightly husky.

His ambiguous breath brushed against Shen Nuo's face, startling her.

If she had stayed in her room obediently, Lu Xiusi could have controlled himself. But now, standing face to face, Lu Xiusi inevitably found it difficult to control his emotions.

He had restrained himself for many years, and now there was suddenly a new bride in the villa. He couldn't help but struggle to control his emotions.

"We're just fake married. What wedding night?" Shen Nuo leaned back, trying to keep her distance from him. The invisible pressure made her uneasy and anxious.

This man, Lu Xiusi, was really dangerous.

"My first marriage was dedicated to you, so why doesn't that count as our wedding night?" Lu Xiusi raised an eyebrow, repeating meaningfully, "First time."

"We're both first-timers, so it seems like it would be a waste not to do something," Shen Nuo said, her expression stiffening. "And strictly speaking, this isn't our first time."

Lu Xiusi completely disregarded Shen Nuo's explanation, his gaze suddenly becoming more dangerous. "Whether it counts or not should be for me to say, not you."

And then, in that moment, he suddenly lowered his head, decisively kissing Shen Nuo's lips.

Shen Nuo's body stiffened, and the object in her hand dropped to the ground with a clatter. She widened her eyes in astonishment, her gaze filled with disbelief.