My CEO Husband Has Some Issues

Chapter 822: Chapter 822: Harshly Rejected

Gu Linxi rubbed her wrist indifferently and mercilessly rejected him, “I’m not interested in you!”

Cui Jiangjing strode ahead, blocking her way and grabbed her arm again, “You’re not interested in me? Then what is this?”

Following his gaze, Gu Linxi looked down and saw the red string on her wrist, her expression sinking for a moment before she moved her lips slightly, “It’s just a string. You told me it was blessed by a monk, that it could calm the mind and aid sleep, and that’s why I accepted it. If it has caused you any misunderstanding, I’ll take it off and give it back to you.”

She emphasized once more, “If it has caused any misunderstanding, I’m sorry, but I’m not interested in you.”

——’I’m not interested in you!’

Mr. Cui, who had always been a veteran on the romantic playing field, had never met an opponent like this. He was used to telling women who threw themselves at him ‘I’m not interested in you,’ not the other way around where he was the one making overtures and still being labeled the nice guy.

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He was truly interested in this woman shrouded in mystery, “No need to give it back. I never take back gifts I give to women. I still have that much grace. And…”

His eyes swept over the red string on the pale wrist of Gu Linxi and he smiled faintly, “I didn’t lie to you. I really had this red string blessed by a high monk. It wards off evil spirits and helps with sleep. Since you accepted it in the beginning, just keep wearing it.”

He let go of her, interlocked his hands behind his head and leaned back casually, returning to his flamboyant playboy demeanor, and said with determination, “As for you not being interested in me…”

“It’s fine, it’s enough that I’m interested in you. And unfortunately for you, since you’ve just rejected me, my interest in you has only grown. Especially since you said I don’t understand you, I’m naturally rebellious. The more you say it, the more I feel the need to really get to know you. Xixi, since the car is almost ready, are you interested in taking a ride with me?”

When he uttered ‘Xixi,’ it was with such an affectionate undertone, wrapped with layers of sentiment, easily misleading any girl to believe that his gentle tone was indicative of deep-seated love.

Gu Linxi, however, picked up on the teasing in his words. She turned around with a straight face, expressionless, “I usually only ride motorbikes that go 200 mph, you’re not up for it!”

You’re not up for it!

Emphatic, resolute, and powerful!

Damn!

Even though Cui Jiangjing was prepared for a long-term battle with her, his handsome face still turned a shade of green when he heard her say he ‘wasn’t up for it.’

Where wasn’t he up for it? All his ex-girlfriends had praised him for being vigorous and long-lasting!

Yet, faced with Gu Linxi’s words, he couldn’t muster a single retort.

He truly didn’t have the skills to ride a motorcycle up to 200 mph!

Cui Jiangjing watched her walk ahead, ready to follow. Suddenly, his phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he suppressed the impulse to chase after her and stepped aside to answer the call, “Hello.”

“Cancel all your plans for tomorrow. I’ve arranged a blind date for you. I’ve met the girl; she has a good appearance and character, matches your status, and you’ll probably like her. Have lunch with me and get to know her tomorrow,” the voice instructed.

Cui Jiangjing had heard this voice countless times before, “I’m not available.”

“You have to make time. I’ve already spoken with Gu Nuan. We’re meeting at Hyacinth Restaurant tomorrow.”

“I already told you I’m not… wait, whom did you say?” Cui Jiangjing suddenly furrowed his eyebrows, looking in Gu Linxi’s direction.

His mother continued, “Gu Nuan, the daughter of the Gu Family, just returned from studying abroad, beautiful and virtuous, your type…”

Cui Jiangjing immediately changed his mind, “What time tomorrow? Alright, I got it. I’ll be there on time!”