Chapter 45: Proud Scholar x Elite Lawyer 03

Xie Qingjia gave a powerful kick, and the two robbers instantly stopped shouting.

Auberon, standing at the alley’s entrance with his hands in his pockets, watched the fierce young man with great interest, becoming even more intrigued by this Eastern beauty.

Xie Qingjia glanced over and met Auberon’s appreciative and intense gaze.

“Passerby, could you please call the police?”

Auberon raised an eyebrow. “Sure, do you need legal assistance as well?”

Xie Qingjia looked at him in confusion. “Lawyer?”

Auberon cleared his throat and took a black business card from his pocket, handing it to Xie Qingjia.

“My name is Auberon Rial, the head of Rial Law Firm here, and one of the most outstanding senior lawyers in all of France.”

Xie Qingjia took the card and glanced at it, but didn’t take him seriously, thinking this man was just being kind for the moment.

“Thank you for your concern, but it’s not necessary.”

For just two ordinary robbers with clear evidence, it would be overkill to have a lawyer of Auberon’s caliber handle the case.

Auberon didn’t press further. After calling the police, he waited with Xie Qingjia for them to arrive.

He asked gently, “Are you here on a trip?”

Xie Qingjia kicked the struggling red-haired punk and replied nonchalantly, “No, I’m temporarily living in France.”

Both he and the original host planned to return to their home country after completing their studies.

Auberon’s eyes lit up. “Is that so? Then we can hang out together sometime.”

Xie Qingjia looked at him, thinking that a celibate, elite lawyer like Auberon probably wouldn’t have much in common with a spoiled young man like himself.

He tilted his head slightly, his eyes narrowing.

“Sure, if I have time.” Which could mean he might never have time.

Auberon continued, “What’s your name? Are you new here?”

Xie Qingjia smiled, the mole below his right eye particularly captivating.

“My name is Xie Qingjia.”

“Auberon, nice to meet you.”

Whether they would have any future interactions, making a friend was always a good thing.

Auberon’s eyes darkened, as if a storm was brewing within them.

“Xie, Qingjia.”

He remembered the name.

Xie Qingjia toyed with the two foreign punks who kept trying to fight back, but stopped when he heard the sirens. They were all taken to the police station, and after the details were sorted out, Xie Qingjia and Auberon left the station feeling relieved.

The two armed robbers were left at the station, awaiting their final judgment, which didn’t take long to come.

They were sentenced to four years in prison and fined for armed robbery and confessing to the crime.

At that time, Xie Qingjia was taking the entrance exam for the local technical university, and he didn’t give much thought to the two robbers who had failed to rob him. His mind was entirely on his career path.

After the exam, Xie Qingjia left the school with his backpack. As he stepped out of the school gate, he saw his new friend, the busy and serious lawyer, waiting for him.

“Auberon, why are you here?”

Auberon looked at the exquisite face, his fingers twitching involuntarily.

“I came to take you home.”

He picked up Xie Qingjia’s backpack and led him to his car.

Xie Qingjia, bewildered, was pulled into the car, his lips slightly parted. “Aren’t you supposed to be busy with the law firm?”

Lawyers are always super busy, right?

How did this busy man find the time to pick him up?

“I finished early.” Auberon subtly held Xie Qingjia’s wrist, his long fingers lightly tracing the other’s palm.

Xie Qingjia tried to pull his hand away but was tightly held by Auberon.

He frowned. “Let go.”

Who do you think you are, grabbing hands like that? You’re really getting ahead of yourself!

Auberon met Xie Qingjia’s eyes, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

“Qingjia, I like you.”

Xie Qingjia’s eyes widened in shock, his almond-shaped eyes filled with surprise.

Oh, damn it! The first friend I make in this world likes me. Are you playing with me, you damn heavens?

Love is never simple.

Auberon’s eyes overflowed with affection, as if trying to break free from their constraints.

“Would you be my boyfriend?”

Xie Qingjia was silent.

He should have firmly refused, but he couldn’t bring himself to do so when he looked into Auberon’s eyes.

These eyes were too familiar. He had seen the same eyes in the previous worlds.

Apart from the different eye colors, the shape and intensity of Auberon’s eyes were almost identical to those of Shen Du and Qin Jingchuan.

Oh no! Why did I meet him again?

There are so many worlds, yet I keep encountering the reincarnation of the demon god!

Once or twice would be enough, but why a third time?

Heaven, are you messing with me? Come out and let’s talk. Can you stop sending the demon god?

My back can’t take it anymore.

Every life, there’s a man who keeps dogging me. When will my back get a break?

Xie Qingjia’s heart was a mess, the fear of being dominated by a partner in bed overwhelming him, making him want to kick Auberon.

Auberon touched Xie Qingjia’s cheek, his fingertips moving to the mole below his right eye.

“Qingjia, will you marry me?”

Xie Qingjia: I don’t dare to move, I really don’t!

He stiffened as Auberon touched his face, the other’s gaze intense and sincere.

“Can I say no…” His Adam’s apple moved uncomfortably.

Auberon pressed his finger to Xie Qingjia’s lips, not allowing him to finish.

“Qingjia, can you think about it?” His voice was fragile, the strong man showing his vulnerable side.

Xie Qingjia hesitated, his heart softening as he looked at the dejected man.

“You…” He only managed to say one word before he was at a loss for words.

If it were anyone else, he would have refused outright, but this person was his lover from two lifetimes, leaving him unsure of how to respond.

Auberon’s eyes relaxed slightly, a hint of indescribable sadness showing.

“Qingjia, are you going to refuse me again…”

Xie Qingjia’s expression changed. He couldn’t bear to see the sadness in those eyes.

He pursed his lips, moved his hand from his lips, and said seriously to Auberon, “Let me think about it. I need time to consider.”

Love is a complicated thing!

He hadn’t fully immersed himself in this relationship yet and could still maintain his rationality, but if he continued to be with the demon god life after life, he might get trapped and never escape.

He needed to think about his relationship with Auberon and his relationship with the demon god…

Auberon returned to the driver’s seat, fastened his seatbelt, and said to the stunning young man beside him, “Take your time. I’ll wait for your answer.”

“Let’s call it a day. I’ll take you home.”

Xie Qingjia nodded solemnly. “Okay, I’ll give you an answer as soon as possible.”

The car sped off, heading towards the apartment where Xie Qingjia had been staying.