Chapter 136: Thick-Skinned

Beta didn't speak for a while. She didn't expect Si Yanfang to actually be serious about her. What did he see in her? She was several years older than him. She wasn't gentle, people around her said she was cold and boring, like a man in her actions and speech. "Si Yanfang, what do you like about me?" Beta looked at Si Yanfang and asked. Si Yanfang replied instantly, "I like this kind of thing, isn't that reason enough?" After speaking, he took a step forward and looked at Beta, asking, "Sis, have you never been in a relationship before?" Beta felt a little embarrassed on her face, "So what?" Did he also think she was a woman no one wanted? Did he think it was embarrassing that she hadn't been in a relationship by the age of thirty? Beta stared at Si Yanfang's expression closely, seeming to care a lot about what he thought. Si Yanfang was as happy as a child who had just received candy, "That's great! If I could pursue you, I would be your first love!" For some reason, Beta felt relieved, then said, "Why are you so thick-skinned? Who said I agreed to be pursued by you?" Si Yanfang pursed his lips, "If you don't accept me, that's your business. I like you, I want to pursue you, that's my business." Beta was speechless, "What kind of bandit logic is this?" Si Yanfang replied, "You want to control my actions, that's the bandit logic." Beta felt for the first time that she couldn't argue with a little brat like him, so she didn't continue the topic, just went straight out, saying as she walked, "Are you coming or not? If you're not, I'll just drive home." Si Yanfang hurried to catch up, "Of course I'm coming. Beta, I won't miss any opportunity to be alone with you." When Beta heard Si Yanfang calling her by her first name, she stopped in her tracks, turning back to ask, "What did you just call me?" Si Yanfang said, "Beta, what's wrong? Do you want me to call you boss even after work? There's no such rule in the employee handbook." With a hint of flirtation, he asked again, "Or do you prefer me to call you sis?" "Why aren't you saying anything, sis?" Si Yanfang teased. Beta couldn't argue with him, so she could only glare at him, "Do as you like." After saying that, she ignored him and went downstairs. Beta felt that she couldn't resist Si Yanfang's advances anymore. Who could resist such a sweet, considerate, and handsome little puppy? Yes, Beta thought Si Yanfang was like a little puppy! "Sis, why is your face so red? Are you hot?" Si Yanfang pretended to see through her, reaching out as if to touch Beta's forehead. Beta turned her head away, remembering the kiss from last time, making her face even redder. She warned him sternly again, "Keep your distance from me, it's good for both of us." Si Yanfang didn't take it seriously at all, insisting on getting closer to her, "Why? I like being closer to you, and I feel like you don't dislike me either." Beta pushed him away, "It's an illusion, you're too conceited." Si Yanfang asked back, "Is that so? Then say you dislike me, I want to hear you say it yourself." Beta didn't say anything. She didn't dislike him, but she couldn't let herself lose to him either. "I dislike... Uh..." Before Beta could finish her sentence, her mouth was covered, and her eyes widened instantly. Si Yanfang didn't dare to kiss her for too long, so he let go quickly. "Letting you speak and you actually did? You're so obedient." Si Yanfang pursed his lips, then added, "And quite sweet." Beta's face turned completely red this time, unable to believe that she was being teased by this little brat, making her heart race. Turning around, getting into the car, closing the door, and driving away in one go. Si Yanfang watched the car get smaller in his line of sight, revealing a smile. There was no way, he had to find his own way home after provoking someone. As soon as he entered the house, Si Yanfang saw Elaine drawing at the table. Thinking of what happened during the day, Si Yanfang walked to the chair opposite Elaine and sat down. "You're back, there's some food in the fridge for you, go get it yourself." Elaine said without lifting her head. Si Yanfang responded, but didn't move, instead asking Elaine, "Elaine sis, do you and my boss, do you know each other from before?" Elaine glanced at Si Yanfang, then lowered her head to continue drawing, "We know each other, but not very well." "So, what about you and my boss's brother, Wilson..." Si Yanfang asked while observing Elaine's expression. "Ex-relationship." Elaine confessed. Si Yanfang nodded, feeling that this answer was similar to what he guessed, so Elaine didn't lie. But what about her attitude towards Beta? "What do you think of Beta?" Si Yanfang asked again. Elaine remembered Si Yanfang deliberately teasing Beta when they talked on the phone that day, guessing that he should be interested in Beta. After all, no one would talk to their boss like that. Elaine raised her head and said, "If you want to pursue her, go ahead. I don't have any grudges with her." Si Yanfang was somewhat surprised, "How do you know I want to pursue her?" Elaine raised her head and continued drawing, "Young man, you're too obvious with your actions." Si Yanfang smiled awkwardly, stood up and said, "I won't disturb you drawing, I'll go see what good food is left for me in the fridge." On the other side, Beta didn't drive home as usual after work, but went straight to the gym. She felt like she needed to exercise to calm her mind. Si Yanfang's image kept lingering in her mind, making her feel very uncomfortable. Beta increased her workout intensity, but even after she was exhausted, she could still see Si Yanfang's face when she closed her eyes. Beta finally realized that her love was coming! After taking a shower, Beta drove back home, exhaustedly lying on her big bed. Closing her eyes, she could still see Si Yanfang helping her massage. That kind of touch, it felt like she could still feel it now. The man's strong hands kneaded her head for a long time, his magnetic voice baptizing her eardrums. "Si Yanfang!" Beta suddenly opened her eyes, realizing that she was still lying in her own bedroom. She actually dreamt of Si Yanfang. No, she couldn't let this happen while nothing had happened yet. Beta decided to stop everything. Their identities were unequal, there wouldn't be a good outcome. She didn't want to end up like Wilson, breaking up with the one she loved, nor did she want to leave her comfort zone like Daniel did for someone uncertain. She didn't want any of that. After making up her mind, Beta sent a message to Si Yanfang before work: "Starting today, I don't need a special assistant anymore. You can go back to working with Wilson." Si Yanfang received the message just as he was entering the company's gate, completely unaware of what had happened. He replied to Beta: "What do you mean, you're just passing me on to someone else like that?" Beta didn't reply.