Rejection from someone, one cares deeply about—hell maybe even love. The forgiveness between Hao and Viper are very different from the forgiveness Shen is requesting from her. The scar stamped into her form is the major factor into her turning Shen away. But if she can forgive Hao, why should Shen be an exception?
He's seen how close Shen has gotten to the snake. Outside in the snow, when they said their goodbyes to the Indian couple, and not to mention that embarrassing accusation; which the wolf has to say it was funny seeing his friend placed in the direction of her flaming eyes.
And the fact that her being angry caused a rupture in his posture, Hao smirked. For someone who claims not to be in love, Shen's got some serious emotion issues to work out with Viper.
"You kissed her, huh?" The soldier played off his faux shock, to pure perfection, "last time I checked friends don't passionately kissed each other."
"I don't want to be her friend" his red eyes darted to the lychee wine, "I don't know what I want from her; all I know is, I'll never get in the end."
Shrugging his shoulders the wolf gazed down at the fragile male.
"I wouldn't underestimate yourself; you'll never know until you get off your ass and go to her."
"So many factors…"
"Screw the factors."
"Viper will never."
"You're not Viper so don't speak on her behalf."
Shen's turned his head in defeat, which boiled Hao's anger.
"I can't.