The Tycoon Has A Secret Crush On Me Chapter 2290 - 2715: True or False

Perhaps for a girl, there's no greater insult than this statement, essentially declaring her lack of allure.

Tears threatening to spill, Zhao Xiao pleaded, "No, you can't possibly abandon me here! I don't wish to be left by myself in this place."

"And what exactly do you desire?" Ye Tianjing inquired coolly, his impatience evident.

He was beginning to regret the decision to bring Zhao Xiao along.

Zhao Xiao's initial intention was for him to carry her, thus affording her some close physical contact.

With the crew present, there was a doctor. She could discreetly ask for some medicine, her foot would then feel better, and on their journey back, he would naturally have to support her.

This scenario would allow her to lean on him, fostering even greater intimacy.

However, Zhao Xiao was not entirely clueless about reading people's sentiments.

Observing Ye Tianjing's less-than-pleasant expression, she recognized that she might have pushed things a bit too far.

If she truly managed to irritate him, the situation would become irrecoverable.

Ye Tianjing would undoubtedly refrain from taking her out again in the future.

"Could you possibly help me over to that spot to rest for a moment? If that's not feasible, then you are free to proceed on your own," she offered.

Just as Ye Tianjing was about to decline, Zhao Xiao added, "We're nearly at our destination anyway. If I don't go and there's genuinely an issue over there, what would you do then?"

After a brief contemplation, Ye Tianjing conceded, "Very well, I will grant you five minutes."

"Okay, five minutes is ample time," Zhao Xiao readily agreed, nodding vigorously. "Could you carry me over to sit beneath that tree?"

Ye Tianjing gauged the distance and, without another word, lifted Zhao Xiao into his arms.

A radiant smile bloomed on Zhao Xiao's face as she immediately entwined her arms around his neck, nestling against his chest.

The unexpectedly close contact made Ye Tianjing uneasy, stirring an unusual sensation within him.

Yet, he remained silent, quickening his stride, and they soon arrived at their intended location.

Setting Zhao Xiao down, Ye Tianjing knelt and said, "Allow me to examine it."

"Alright."

Removing her shoes and socks, Ye Tianjing observed that Zhao Xiao's foot was indeed red, but there was no swelling, suggesting it wasn't a serious injury.

"I'll give it a gentle massage, then you can try standing up," Ye Tianjing suggested.

Zhao Xiao hadn't anticipated this added benefit and quickly assented.

As Ye Tianjing began massaging Zhao Xiao's foot, she let out a couple of yelps.

Each time she cried out, he instinctively lessened the pressure.

Zhao Xiao found his attentive action surprising and became even more enamored with him.

She acknowledged that her initial attraction stemmed largely from his social standing.

However, through their interactions, she had discovered Ye Tianjing possessed a genuinely kind disposition, exemplified by his willingness to kneel and tend to her foot.

Another man might not have displayed such consideration.

And those who would likely harbor ulterior motives.

In contrast, she found Ye Tianjing to be exceptionally decent.

After the five-minute massage concluded, Ye Tianjing informed Zhao Xiao, "It should be enough. Try standing up now."

Zhao Xiao hadn't actually sprained her ankle; her pretense was solely to engineer a moment of intimacy with Ye Tianjing.

With her objective achieved, she decided it was prudent to cease her act.

She rose to her feet, took a few steps, flexed her ankle, and declared with delight to Ye Tianjing, "It's perfectly fine now."

"Is it truly no longer an issue?"

"It's fine," Zhao Xiao confirmed, shaking her head.

Ye Tianjing offered her a knowing glance but ultimately chose not to call her out, simply saying, "Let's proceed."

They were a full hour behind schedule, yet the crew dared not voice any complaints.