Chapter 2158: 2161: The Ice-Cold Goddess's Thoughts

Under the streetlight, the stunning mermaid Jinli Qianning was lost in thought amid the fine rain curtain."Father asked Shen Qiang to find me and go home with him, what does that mean? Does he think I can't find a boyfriend, so he's picking one for me? How irritating! But, this Shen Qiang is so handsome, and his aura is so strong."

She felt her delicate face becoming increasingly hot, but her heart was racing uncontrollably.

"That's it, Father said that I can't go home alone, so he sent Shen Qiang to my side to give me a chance to choose for myself. If I agree to be with Shen Qiang, I should take him home; if I disagree, I should refuse and not go home."

"In that case, because of my interference, Father wouldn't have to fulfill his promise to Shen Qiang. Opposing the Sea Emperor Clan would definitely cause casualties, and if it's for an outsider, he would think it's not worth it."

"But if it's for one of our own..."

With her face so hot that it could instantly dry the raindrops falling from the sky, Jinli Qianning's mood was inexplicably excited.

"That means he's helping my father teach the Sea Emperor Clan a lesson!"

She thought excitedly.

Her snow-white little hands, soaked with sweat, were tightly clenched.

Just as she came back to her senses, she immediately saw Shen Qiang standing before her, slightly bowing his head, looking at her with an enigmatic gaze.

In an instant, Jinli Qianning felt as if her entire being was suffocating.

Her mind went blank with nervousness.

Possessing a faint dizziness, as if from lack of oxygen.

And just as her mind went blank, she clearly saw Shen Qiang raise his hand to touch her forehead with the back of his hand.

The speed was very slow,

She could dodge.

Yet, at that moment, she didn't have the slightest intention to move away.

"Your forehead is hot, do you have a cold?" Shen Qiang, touching her forehead with the back of his hand, said in surprise, "Let me feel your pulse."

In an instant, Jinli Qianning, who suddenly came to her senses, was so nervous that she didn't know what to do, stammering, "I'm not sick, no need, no need!"

Her trembling voice and intense reaction startled Shen Qiang.

Looking thoughtful at her, Shen Qiang said, "Are you sure you don't need it? I am the Medicine King, the strongest alchemist, specializing in various uh… illnesses."

Jinli Qianning's face was so red it could drip blood, seemingly realizing her loss of composure. She quickly turned her face to the side, walking towards the bar with a dry voice saying, "No need, I'm fine."

Shen Qiang followed on the side,

Somewhat surprised, yet curious.

Because so many people were around Shen Qiang, but it was the first time he had encountered a girl like Jinli Qianning.

Watching her suddenly blushing.

Shen Qiang felt that this girl was probably imagining some embarrassing scenarios in her mind.

But if you say she's interested in Shen Qiang, she hadn't looked at him from start to finish.

That kind of aloofness, as if looking down on others, made Shen Qiang inexplicably feel that she was hard to approach.

Moreover, to Shen Qiang's helplessness, she didn't even respond to his request for help.

And even more challenging for Shen Qiang was,

She walked faster and faster,

Without saying a word.

No matter how divine Shen Qiang was, facing a reticent person, he couldn't guess what was on her mind.

"Qianning, I know this matter might put you in a difficult position, and perhaps it's just your father wanting you to come home, but to me, this is important, so I hope you'll help me and come back with me, no matter what."

Shen Qiang said,

Oddly finding that Jinli Qianning not only walked faster, even her snow-white jade ears reddened.

"How about this, as long as you are willing to help me and come back with me, I'll give you whatever you want, jewelry, magical treasures, elixir pills, money, or even open the largest club in Beijing for you. Just say the word, and I won't refuse."

Shen Qiang changed his approach.

Jinli Qianning sneaked a glance at Shen Qiang beside her, desperately maintaining her aloof image.

But inside, she was already filled with complex emotions.

"This guy is such a fool, my dad wants you to chase me, if I go back with you, doesn't that mean being with you? There isn't even a ring, nor flowers, no one would agree to that."

Jinli Qianning thought naturally.

But at this time, Shen Qiang, who was inexplicably exasperated and covered in bumps, was trying all sorts of methods.

"Miss Qianning, perhaps you could try my Timeless Beauty Pill, it not only lets you be eternally beautiful but also keeps your youth forever."

"Miss Qianning, if you have any requests, feel free to ask, there's nothing we can't negotiate between us."

"Otherwise, I owe you a favor, and in the future, no matter what, just ask, and I'll help you with one task."

Shen Qiang continuously probed and observed.

Perhaps others might have noticed something.

But unfortunately, Jinli Qianning, always aloof, was above all at home as the lofty lady.

In the club, she was the divine DJ goddess, the owner.

In the bar, the divine singer fairy, the owner.

Usually accustomed to doing as she pleased, ignoring everyone,.

Now, though her heart fluttered, she was nervous like a teenage girl, afraid of being discovered by Shen Qiang, not only that, thinking back on her trembling and dry voice earlier and fearing Shen Qiang might notice something, she didn't dare say a word.

She just used her aloof expression and quick steps to mask her inner unease.

No matter how long the road is, it eventually has an end.

Moments later, Shen Qiang, with his mouth dry from talking, helplessly stopped outside the Tingtao Bar.

"Uh, you go back first." Nervous Jinli Qianning said.

Shen Qiang was instantly resigned, having to be direct: "I need you to come back with me, to see your father, the Great Sea Demon, your uncle is there too."

Hearing this, Jinli Qianning felt even more bashful inside.

"I've never seen this uncle since I was little, going back with Shen Qiang would be too embarrassing." Thinking in her mind, yet her expression was still neither crying nor smiling, emotionless, as if if she didn't maintain that aloof demeanor, Shen Qiang would see through her.

"You should go back." The stunning Jinli Qianning said again.

Shen Qiang was instantly infuriated.

Because from start to finish, Shen Qiang had said everything he could, but Jinli Qianning was like a black hole without directly replying a single word.

"Answer my question, I need you to come back with me to do something." Shen Qiang said coldly.

In an instant, seeing Shen Qiang's lofty aura, several times colder and prouder than hers, her beautiful eyes not only brightened in a flash, but her heart inexplicably thrilled, even a bit pleasantly surprised.

"Men should be more cool and aloof!"

Thinking in her heart, looking into Shen Qiang's eyes, the stunning Jinli Qianning, heart racing, said, "Let's talk about it another day, I need to think about it."