He’s As Dazzling As The Stars

Chapter 31: Did Not Harbor Any Designs

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

“The day you got injured was also the day of my test. When Leng Fei asked someone to fetch me, I have not got the chance to take the test yet.”

“Why didn’t you say it earlier?”

“Anyway, I have already thought about finding other jobs so there’s nothing much to talk about,” said Xia Xingchen. She spoke in such a light-hearted tone, but she was actually very disappointed in her heart.

Bai Yeqing took a glance at her and initially thought she had something to say; however, she remained silent.

“Is there nothing else you want to say to me?”

“What?” Xia Xingchen slightly raised her head, and at the same time, he looked down, causing their lips to almost touch each other.

She took a deep breath and her cheeks were flushed red. She said in a soft tone, “About that… Thank you, my waist doesn’t feel pain anymore.”

After she said that, she took a step back in a panic and kept her distance from him.

Even after a long time, her eyelashes were still trembling profusely.

‘Xia Xingchen, get a grip of yourself! Why did everything seem weird when you went closer to him?’

She secretly warned herself.

Bai Yeqing was not aware that her heart right now was going through twists and turns.

He took a glance at her while she supported him on the sofa. He said, “You can ask me for a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As you know, this is a piece of cake for me.”

Xia Xingchen thought that she could not be so shameless.

Who was she? Why would she even take advantage of the President by making him use his status to do such small and petty things for her?

“I am not used to owing other people a favor. Besides, I am already preparing to find a new job.”

Other people?

Bai Yeqing was displeased to hear those two words and glared at her. Compared to earlier on, his eyes looked much colder now, and he said again, “You took care of me wholeheartedly. Even if you made such a request, it is not considered overboard. Besides, you did not take the test because of me.”

Xia Xingchen still shook her head.

As she looked at him, she hesitated for a while but in the end, she still said, “Actually, the reason I did my best in taking care of you was… you are the most popular President in country S. So, you shouldn’t take it to heart.”

Bai Yeqing looked over and stared at her face as though he was searching for something. His gaze turned deeper. “That’s it?”

“Of course. Moreover, you are Dabai’s father and if something happens to you, he will be very sad. I… do—don’t want him to feel sad.” Talking until there, she slightly turned her head to avoid meeting his eyes.

Although she had already said the words for him to hear, it was more like she said it for herself to hear.

Indeed, it must have been these two reasons why she was nervous and why she took care of him so well!

Other than that, there were no other reasons or feelings!

She kept trying to persuade herself.

She persuaded and asserted herself to get a grip on her emotions.

“Are you done talking?” His voice was very deep. His pair of eyes looked as if he was trying to see through her. “Was it really because of these few reasons?”

Xia Xingchen’s heart slightly trembled.

What kind of answer did he want to hear, for him to corner her?

She took a deep breath and tried her best to adjust her emotions. She raised her head and looked at him with a brilliant smile. “Hmm. What other reasons could there be? However, Mr. President, you couldn’t have possibly thought that I… harbor…”

She stopped talking.

But Bai Yeqing persisted and asked, “Harbor what?”

“…” Xia Xingchen looked at her and painstakingly said, “I do not… harbor… any designs for you. I hope you won’t misunderstand.”

The smile on her face was as ugly as it looked.

Bai Yeqing’s expression darkened while his eyes became colder. He stared at Xia Xingchen for a long while.

After that, he stood up again and looked down at her condescendingly. “If Miss Xia’s heart could be as still as water, that would be for the best and would save me a lot of trouble.”

His voice sounded like it was tainted with ice-cream—every word was cold and distant.

Xia Xingchen’s heart was slightly hurt.

So, indeed…

If she really fell in love with this man, this would immediately make him feel burdened.

Bai Yeqing added, “However, it’s a coincidence that I don’t like to owe people favors as well, especially those who are not related to me. Hence, I will try to compensate you for your job. Once I recover, I will ask Leng Fei to pay you for the time which I delayed.”

After that, he did not look at Xia Xingchen again, only standing up and walking towards the study room.

At that moment, even his back looked cold and stiff.

Xia Xingchen secretly heaved a sigh and did not feel very positive about his sudden change in attitude. Or rather, she did not dare to think further for she was afraid it was just her wishful thinking and she would seem very funny.

She saw how his steps were not steady, and she initially wanted to go up to him and offer her support.

However, she hadn’t even touched him yet and he had already avoided her without a trace.

She froze and her heart clenched a little because of the slight pain she felt.

Her lips opened and she wanted to say something; however, nothing came out of her mouth.

Actually…

It was fine this way too!

This way was better…

It was time for her heart to be as still as water

She cast all her cares for him away and turned to walk to the kitchen. The area on her waist, which she had knocked against earlier on, strangely started to hurt again.

She rubbed it but the pain did not subside, even for a long time.

……………

After that, it was as if they reached a consensus between them. Both of their attitudes towards each other were very cold.

He was having a meeting through a video call in his study room. Xia Xingchen could only send some water and medicine over in silence. She did not say any words of concern or worries anymore.

On the other hand, he…

He did not go close to her ever again. Those happy and warm moments they shared for the past few days felt like it was just her imagination.

On that night, Xia Xingchen tossed and turned on the sofa since she could not sleep.

The next day, Leng Fei came to fetch him. Many reporters and media representatives were already waiting at the White Plaza for him to personally talk about the on-going investigation of the explosion a few days ago.

Bai Yeqing wanted to change his clothes.

Xia Xingchen carried his disinfected clothes into the washroom, and when she arrived, he was already standing there with his long pants on. His upper body, on the other hand, was still filled with bandages.

Leng Fei backed away and said, “Miss Xia, I would have to trouble you.”

Xia Xingchen nodded and placed his blouse and suit on the bed and when she had prepared the article of clothing for him to wear, Bai Yeqing looked at her in a condescending manner. He then barked, “Leng Fei, you do it.”

“Me?” Leng Fei was dumbfounded.

“You can’t?” Bai Yeqing unhappily raised his eyebrows.

Leng Fei immediately said, “Of course I can!”

However, he hadn’t really helped a man wear his clothes before!

Xia Xingchen silently backed away and passed the blouse to Leng Fei. In the end, Leng Fei was very clumsy and had touched his wound several times despite just helping him wear a blouse.

In the end, both of them were covered in sweat and looked very pathetic.

“Your excellency, regarding this… this is really not a job for me. I am such a rough person. You can let me do those secret missions but to help you wear your clothes while avoiding touching your wounds, I am really inexperienced.”

“Alright, you can go now.” Bai Yeqing did not wish to experience his torture again. He moved his arm and wanted to do it himself.

Right at this moment, the other sleeve was gently held by a slender and gentle hand.

“Just lift your hands up a little.” Xia Xingchen did not look at him and lowered her head for she was focused on helping him wear his clothes. “Hmm, just like that… Okay, done. You can put your hands down.”