Awkward.
That was probably the best way to describe Xie Qingyan's current state of mind.
It was true. At least judging from their conversation just now, willingly letting Xu Shi plant a seed seemed to be the only solution that wasn't really a solution. The way he stared at his palm in thought had been hint enough.
Even Xie Qingyan herself had resigned herself to it. Maybe this was karma for what she owed that dog of a man in a past life?
If that was the case, then so be it. It was better than being possessed by the Sea God and turning into a monster...
But just as the mood had built to that point, someone suddenly went full tsundere and said, "No way," overturning all the buildup from before.
He didn't look embarrassed in the slightest, so naturally, Xie Qingyan was the only one left feeling awkward.
"You..."
"What? When did I ever say I was going to use my ability on you?"
Xu Shi blinked, looking at her with both amusement and exasperation. "What are you getting all touched over there for, huh? My fiancée, Director Xie?"
"Or perhaps... you want me to do that to you?"
As he spoke, he pretended to suddenly realize something. "Oh, I get it. You think you owe me too much, so you figured, 'I might as well become this man's little dog. It's not like I'd lose out.' Right? Right?"
"...Get lost!"
With her innermost thoughts laid bare, it would have been strange if Xie Qingyan hadn't snapped.
Her face flushed crimson as she retorted in embarrassment and anger, "I-I never thought that, okay?! Xu Shi, don't push it too far!"
"Is that so?"
Xu Shi smiled even more happily. "Then it's a good thing you didn't."
"Because I