Indeed, she could no longer smell the more stimulating smell of the barbecue. Otherwise, she would feel like throwing up again.
However, she was also a little hungry.
It would be even better if he had someone prepare some light and nourishing food for her stomach.
"Thank you." She walked behind him and thanked him.
"You don't have to be so polite. After all, you and I are friends. Moreover, you once saved Xiao Qi from that terrifying place. We're all very grateful to you." Su Jin turned around and gave her a serious look. His eyes seemed to be filled with affection for her.
Tang Xiaowei was shocked and hurriedly said, "Actually, I was just trying to save myself back then. I didn't do much, so I don't deserve to be hung up on like this."
"Don't be afraid. If you don't like to hear it, I'll try my best to keep it to a minimum." Su Jin could sense that she didn't like to hear such words. He even hurriedly stopped the topic because he heard her tone was a little anxious and was afraid that he had offended her.
Tang Xiaowei began to feel uncomfortable. She kept feeling that Su Jin was a little too gentle towards her.
This was unlike the Su Jin who was smiling but was actually a little cold when they first met.
She fell silent and did not speak again.
Su Jin did not say anything more when he sensed her need for silence.
Soon, he brought her to the dining room of the villa.
Indeed, a few plates of light and delicious food were already placed on the dining table in the dining room, and they were steaming hot.
Su Jin was afraid that she would not like to be stared at by him. He walked her to the door and stood still. "You can eat alone first. I'll go outside to check on Xiao Qi. If we leave, she'll get upset."
"Okay, sure." Tang Xiaowei heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that he did not intend to accompany her.
Su Jin did not know whether to laugh or cry when he saw how relieved he was. As expected, she did not like him getting close to her.
As he turned around and left, he thought to himself that the person he liked for the first time did not seem to have any feelings for him at all.
Then, what should he do next?
Su Jin walked out of the villa. Su Xiaoqi saw her handsome brother walking towards her from afar. She hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Brother, why are you here alone? Where's sister Xiaowei?"
"She has an upset stomach. I've asked the kitchen to prepare some light food for her. Don't bother her, I'll come and have a barbecue with you." Su Jin strode over and sat down beside Su Xiaoqi. Then, he picked up the skewers that he had just grilled. He elegantly began to enjoy them.
After hearing her brother's explanation, Su Xiaoqi did not pursue the matter any further. Thus, she continued to eat her favorite skewers.
...
In the dining room of the villa.
Although Tang Xiaowei felt hungry, her appetite was not good. She could not eat anymore after eating a little.
After she left the dining room, she realized that Su Jin and Su Xiaoqi were still chatting and eating skewers outside, so she did not disturb them.
She asked the servants if she could take a stroll in the garden at the back of the villa.
The servants had just received orders from Su Jin to give Tang Xiaowei whatever she wanted, so they did not stop her. Instead, they personally accompanied her from the back of the kitchen to the garden at the back of the villa.
There was also an orchard beside the garden where some fruits and vegetables were planted.
Tang Xiaowei thought that Su Jin and Su Xiaoqi should eat some fruits since they had just eaten so many greasy and stimulating kebabs.
Hence, she went to pick some fruits for them like a servant carrying a small basket.
After all, she had been eating and living at Su Jin's house during this period of time. She had even hired a royal doctor to help her develop an antidote.
She was willing to do anything that she could, especially since she sincerely regarded Su Jin and Su Xiaoqi as her friends.
After she picked the fruit and was about to wash it and cut it for them, she heard a series of hurried footsteps coming from the path in front of her.
Soon after, Su Jin rushed over with three or four bodyguards, his face full of nervousness.
"What are you doing here? I thought you were gone." Su Jin frowned and took a few steps forward, reaching out to pull her arm.
Tang Xiaowei was shocked and hurriedly stepped back. However, Su Jin pulled her down and grabbed her arm forcefully. "Be careful."
At that moment, she was very close to him because he had grabbed her.
She was not used to it and did not like it very much.
She began to struggle and her eyes revealed a look of fear. "Let go of me."
This was the first time Su Jin had seen her look so angry. Previously, because she was sick and because they were just ordinary friends, she had always treated him very calmly.
Today, he did not expect that she would struggle like this just by grabbing her arm. She was so angry that she wanted to run away.
He had always liked a woman with a calm personality. He had thought that she would remain calm no matter what happened to her.
However, today, she had a different side to her. He did not find it annoying. He realized that he liked her even more.
"Xiaowei, I've realized that I like you a little. You can be my girlfriend." He could not hold it in anymore and suddenly confessed his feelings.
Instantly, the surroundings fell silent.
Tang Xiaowei was not the only one who was shocked. Su Jin was also stunned. He could not believe that someone as strict as him would speak involuntarily.
However, he was finally feeling much better after speaking up.
Finally, he no longer felt as if something was pressing down on his heart and making him feel uncomfortable.
So, it turned out that even though it was so simple to say that he liked someone, it still made him feel so refreshed.
The servants and bodyguards around them were also shocked. Everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to look too closely. They did not even dare to breathe loudly.
After all, this was the first time that everyone had seen the prince speak up to say that he liked a woman and even wanted her to become his girlfriend. They were all the first witnesses to such a major event.
"Su Jin, I'm sorry. I can't promise you. I want to just treat you as a friend." Tang Xiaowei quickly came back to her senses and pushed Su Jin away fiercely. Although she still could not believe that he had confessed to her, she really could not accept it.
She did not understand why he would suddenly say that he liked her. After all, they did not get along very well. How did he like her?
However, she did not like him. Therefore, in order not to misunderstand, she had to explain clearly.
"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Su Jin's expression changed. The joy he felt from confessing to her instantly froze.
"I'm sorry. I don't have any feelings for you other than friends. I hope you don't misunderstand. I also hope that you can find a girl that you like. Don't waste your time on me." Tang Xiaowei continued to explain in a serious manner while rejecting Su Jin's offer.
The more Su Jin listened, the uglier his expression became.
He stared at her coldly for a while before suddenly turning around and leaving with his bodyguards without saying a word.