Shen Xi pondered for a moment before saying, "I will handle this matter myself.
However, you must accept punishment."
"Okay. Tell me, I'll accept any punishment," Qin Si Ye quickly removed his sunglasses and mask, a flicker of joy in his heart.
Her saying that meant she had no intention of ignoring him.
As long as she was willing to see him, what was a little punishment?
Shen Xi finally saw his face clearly and understood why he was so heavily wrapped up. His right eye socket was bruised all around, and his lips were also broken.
The bruising above was from Song Kai Cheng, and the one below was her handiwork.
It seemed he had also sustained significant injuries in this incident.
Although she felt a pang of sympathy, she sternly stated,
"In light of your excessive behavior today, which resulted in serious consequences, I have decided to deduct two 'thank yous' from you."
She intended to use this incident to buy herself more time.
"No way? Xi Xi, aren't you being too harsh? Can you change it?" Hearing this, Qin Si Ye's eyes widened, and he looked at her in disbelief.
He had spent five years working on Yin Zhe's matter and had only managed to accumulate two 'thank yous.'
For her to deduct them all at once was difficult for him to accept.
Shen Xi replied with near indifference, "No. Do you know how much trouble your mistake has caused me? My aunt called and scolded me, almost calling me by that four-character epithet."
"What four-character epithet?" Qin Si Ye asked, frowning.
Shen Xi replied, "Ungrateful."
Qin Si Ye's gaze deepened. "I'm the one who did this, why is she scolding you? If she has the guts, she should come at me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he met Shen Xi's cold, angry gaze.
Qin Si Ye quickly put on a smile. "I'm sorry, I misspoke again. I agree. If I've done wrong, I must accept the punishment."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Shen Xi announced the second punishment, "Also, you are not allowed to appear before me for a week."
Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye almost fainted.
It felt as if a knife had sliced through his heart, causing it to bleed continuously.
He had only officially recognized her and had a moment of intimacy with her last night. Afterward, he had been planning how to quickly collect those two 'thank yous' and truly be with her.
Even his dreams were filled with images of their passionate love.
Now, she was telling him he couldn't see her for a week.
Wouldn't his life be plunged into darkness? How could he go on?
"No. I don't accept this punishment. One is enough, why two?" Qin Si Ye shook his head, refusing to agree.
Shen Xi stared at him sharply. "Qin Si Ye, don't forget that you made an agreement with Brother Kai Cheng to compete for me without my permission, and that remark where you doubted me.
It's already being lenient that I'm not giving you three punishments.
If you disagree, then don't come looking for me again."
Hearing this, Qin Si Ye immediately panicked. "Okay, okay, I agree. Two it is."
It was just a week, it would pass quickly.
If she didn't let him see her, he could still watch her secretly. They lived in the same neighborhood anyway.
And there was that photo; he could look at it more often when he had nothing else to do. He had gotten through such long periods before, hadn't he?
Seeing his agreement, a fleeting smile curved Shen Xi's lips, and she pushed open the car door to get out.
Qin Si Ye also got out immediately and asked loudly, "Can I contact you by phone or WeChat?"
Shen Xi thought for a moment and replied, "Yes."
Just as Shen Xi was about to walk towards her own front door, Qin Si Ye strode up to her and pulled her into his embrace.
Shen Xi stiffened and raised her hand to hit him. "Qin Si Ye, you big liar. Are you already trying to break the punishment agreement we just made?"
Qin Si Ye gently held her hand, pulling her closer. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "No. I will keep my promise to you.
I just want to hug you to relieve the longing I'll feel for the next week.
Don't get too agitated, it'll be over soon."