Xia Sha's face went black for a moment before she stretched her lips wide. Grinning widely, she shook her head in denial. She looked at Guan Xian as if he was the best comedian in the world.
"Xia Manor? You are telling me that the devil on my house could plan this? Impossible," she chuckled at the end of her sentence.
Guan Xian remains calm and composed, but he did not change his serious expression. He reached for Xia Sha's hand and held it tightly.
"Xia Sha, we can't be sure about the identity. But there is a huge possibility that the real mastermind is hiding in your house," Guan Xian said.
Everyone could point out the most suspicious person in the Xia Manor without mentioning the name beforehand. Especially Xia Sha.
He knew it was hard for Xia Sha to accept this news. Guan Xian understands Xia Sha's judgment and perception against Pang Ze Tian and her daughter.
She underestimated Pang Ze Tian and unaware that the joke is on her head this whole time. She got everything wrong.
Like an old proverb that says the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Xia Sha thought Pang Ze Tian and Xia Xiang is her prey. She is the stupid and prideful mantis, while Pang Ze Tian is an oriole disguised as a cicada.
Guan Xian understands the denial and doubt that filled Xia Sha's mind right now. He has been there. He understood that feeling. But it's a process everyone had to go through. There is nothing he can do but to supported and comforted Xia Sha with his warm hand.
"Someone might manipulate the location," Xia Sha hang to her last hope.
"People could manipulate the location, but they could not manipulate Ji Cun Xi. Especially in this matter. I'm sorry, Xia Sha," Jian Jun spoke up.
Even though Ji Cun Xi could be an eyesore with all his self-assured hubris, he admitted that Ji Cun Xi might be one of the best in this field. Ji Cun Xi got trained by one of the best hackers in the world. Jian Jun never doubt Ji Cun Xi's skills.
Jian Jun shot an apologized look to Guan Xian. While Guan Xian did not blame him at all, Jian Jun still choose to leave. He knew Xia Sha need some time alone to proceed with everything.
Particularly when he witness how hard it affect her.
Jian Jun bought Ji Cun Xi with him, leaving Xia Sha and Guan Xian alone in the quiet living room.
Xia Sha felt her brain buzzing into oblivion after Jian Jun's short remarks. She did not know how to react.
Xia Sha lowered her head and stare at the floor blankly. Her thin body appears like an empty shell without a soul living inside.
Guan Xian didn't know what inside her pretty little mind right now. But she has every indication that makes Guan Xian worried for her. Every little gesture that she makes pained Guan Xian.
Restless, Guan Xian pulled her into his embrace. He grabbed his back head and placed it on his chest. Kissing the top of her head, he whispered, "It's okay. I'll protect you. Don't worry."
Xia Sha blinked and listened to him chanting those words. Slowly she gains her senses and accepts the truth.
Xia Sha, you underestimate people and overestimate yourself again. It is your biggest problem, please take a note and don't repeat this.
Why can't you accept the fact that Pang Ze Tian might be smarter than you?
She dethroned Shen Xia Fei and replaced her place. Even though you knew Xia Qi Feng did not have any feeling for her, that wrenched bitch remain his lawfully wedded wife.
From a hostess to Mrs.Xia
Pang Ze Tian is not simple at all. She must have a lot of hidden schemes under her sleeve. It's a shame that Xia Sha just realized this right now.
Her ignorance almost killed her.
Xia Sha still on Guan Xian's gentle embrace when she comes to a realization. Guan Xian is trying to comfort her with his words, but Xia Sha shook her head this time.
"I understand now," she suddenly replied, grabbing Guan Xian's attention.
She looked up to him while he lowered his head. There is almost no distance between them, but Xia Sha didn't felt any pressure or discomfort at all. Not like any other day where she might push him hard and called him lewd.
This time Guan Xian's flamboyant expression, when he raised his eyebrow in skeptical looks, did not annoy her.
"So, Pang Ze Tian might be the one who constructed all these calamities along with Wen Rou. Hah, I thought- I could deal and accept the past and move on. Turn out I need to revisit the pain before closing this chapter of my life," Xia Sha whispered.
Her breath was heavy, a contrast to her light expression right now. Her delicate little face turned solemn.
Guan Xian looked at her nervously. He misinterprets her calmness as self-blame that could lead to frustration. Quickly he tried to comfort his girl.
"Xia Sha, don't worry, you don't have to do it if you don't want to. I'll solve this for-" Guan Xian stopped talking when he felt Xia Sha's finger brushed against his lips.
"No. I reaped what I sow. I need to face the consequences of being ignorant and stupid," Xia Sha said with her quiet voice.
Like a clear stream of the river in spring, Xia Sha has refreshed and stunned Guan Xia. He was silent for a moment as he swims deep into her beautiful eyes.
He wanted to see her mean and thorny meaning behind those eyes. Guan Xian wished to hear her usual sarcastic remarks and confidence. But other than acceptance, he found nothing.
Guan Xian is well aware that human makes mistakes and they supposed to learn from that mistakes. Facing the consequences is part of learning from your mistake.
I reaped what I sow.
Xia Sha must take a lot of bravery to say this word. She admitted her mistakes and trying to face her consequences now. How many people in this world can do that?
Guan Xian felt proud filled his whole chest, yet at the same time, his heart is aching for her. He did not know how those petite body owners could obtain so much courage.
"Xia Sha, don't be so hard to yourself," Guan Xian murmured. His eyelashes dropped, showing Xia Sha the inner conflict that having battling inside his heart.
Xia Sha stares at Guan Xian's eyes and smiles.
"Are you worried?" Xia Sha raised her eyebrow.
She poses those questions to tease Guan Xian that acted more serious than her right now. Xia Sha could see the little scowls in his handsome face as he looks deadpan.
"Hm, I'm worried," Guan Xian answered directly, making Xia Sha chuckled as she pulled her body away from Guan Xian. He let her go.
"Why? You are not confident enough that you could protect me, fiancee?" Xia Sha pokes Guan Xian's chin with her slender index finger playfully.
Guan Xian caught her finger and scoffed.
"Guan Xian? not confident? Baby, those two words never belong to one sentence. I, Guan Xian, run this city. Who dares to hurt people under my care? Especially my woman?"
Guan Xian's face did not show his usual playfulness. His gaze was cold and steady as he stares at Xia Sha. But he seems to exude a cold aura. It felt as though the temperature around him had dropped by a few degrees.
Xia Sha felt chill when she witnesses Guan Xian's prominent coldness while he revealed a complicated feeling simultaneously.
"I won't let anyone touch or hurt you," his cold words jabbed Xia Sha's heart.
Although he is staring at Xia Sha right now, he did not direct those words for her. Instead, he is talking to himself. No, it's more than talking.
Guan Xian is making a promise to himself.
He will not anyone touched or hurt Xia Sha. Not even himself.
"Guan Xian, I'm tired of his vicious cycle. I don't want to deal with any of them anymore. I want to end this chapter. It closed and done after I got my punishment. I want to move on," Xia Sha's voice is trembling as she voices out her wishes.
Xia Sha is not lying this time. She finally had enough with everything.
"Okay. I'll help you break the damned cycle. That is why we are getting married."
"..."
"People reap what they sow. It's true. Indeed, that is how the world works. But neither Pang Ze Tian nor that imposter is a saint. You do that to them for a reason, but they turned themselves into the victim somehow. You could not possibly let them get away so easily after what they did to your grandfather and your friend, could you?"
Guan Xian touched Xia Sha's cheek and gently smirked at her confused face.
"But it won't be a fair battle if you are involved," Xia Sha murmured.
"Well, baby, the world is never fair," Guan Xian whispered as he brings his lips over her lips.
Since those people knew that he is standing behind Xia Sha, they should have known the battle they need to face. Time is ticking.. They better be prepared because he wanted to finish this as soon as possible.