Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âI donât know much, but thatâs not important. All thatâs required for a loving relationship is a mutual affection for each other. Look at Jiaojiao. She clearly likes Qi Shenbai.â
Xu Zhengyang did not answer immediately. Su Luo thought that she had rendered him speechless. Just as she was about to speak to ease the atmosphere, Xu Zhengyang broke his silence.
âYou donât understand. Liking someone is the minimum requirement. If you like someone without knowing their personality, much less their deeper past, your affection will only be skin-deep. After all, people change their minds all the time,â Xu Zhengyang said with a heavy heart.
That was exactly what happened to Lu Zhuo and Xu Jiaojiaoâs engagement. Xu Jiaojiao pinned her unwavering love on a promise, and what did she get in return?
Lu Zhuo did not truly love Xu Jiaojiao at all. That was why the Lu Family did not respect her, and she had to suffer all sorts of grievances.
Su Luo looked at Xu Zhengyang hesitantly, as if she remembered that time too.
âSo youâre just testing him? Youâre not against him, and you certainly donât despise him?â
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhengyang had no intention of explaining at all. He said casually, âWhy donât you guess?â
âTsk. Fine, be that way. Who cares what you really think?â Su Luo rolled her eyes at him.
When she thought about Qi Shenbai and Xu Jiaojiao, Su Luoâs heart became even more confused.
It was all Xu Zhengyangâs fault!
âDamn you, Xu Zhengyang. Sooner or later, youâll fall to a womanâs mercy!â
Outside the washroom, Qi Shenbai waited quietly. However, more than ten minutes had passed, but Xu Jiaojiao still had not come out. She did not pick up his call either, so he felt a little anxious.
Just then, a cleaning lady happened to walk over.
âExcuse me, maâam. My friend hasnât come out yet. Could you help me see if sheâs inside? Sheâs wearing a white sweater and has long hair,â Qi Shenbai said.
âAlright, Iâll go in and take a look now.â The cleaning lady placed the broom aside and walked in.
Not long after, the cleaning ladyâs voice sounded. âYoung man, there really is a young lady in here. Sheâs just as you described. Sheâs wearing a white sweater, but it looks like sheâs asleep! 1 donât know if sheâs the person youâre looking for.â
Upon hearing this, Qi Shenbai was clearly a little anxious. âIs there anyone else inside? Can 1 come in?â
âNo, itâs all clear. Young man, if you want to come in, come in. Iâll keep an eye out for you. No one will come in for the time being,â the cleaning lady said.
After that, the cleaning lady walked out.
âThank you.â
Qi Shenbai did not have time to say anything else as he hurriedly walked in. Soon, he found Xu Jiaojiao in an open cubicle.
Xu Jiaojiao had fallen into a deep slumber. Her face was as red as an apple as she lay on the top of the toilet.
âJiaojiao?â Qi Shenbai softly called out to Xu Jiaojiao, but she did not respond. It seemed like she was already sound asleep.
Qi Shenbai frowned slightly and pressed his palm against Xu Jiaojiaoâs cheek.
âYouâre burning up. Letâs go out first.â
Before Qi Shenbai could retract his hand, Xu Jiaojiao slowly opened her eyes. When she saw Qi Shenbai, Xu Jiaojiao looked at him blankly.
Qi Shenbai looked at her helplessly. âWhy did you fall asleep?â
Xu Jiaojiao did not answer him. Her black eyes stared at him quietly, as if she was admiring a treasure.
Then, Xu Jiaojiao revealed a sweet smile. âQi⦠Shenâ¦bai.â
Xu Jiaojiao dragged out the last syllable of her speech, and Qi Shenbaiâs heart almost fell into her hands.
âWe canât stay here forever. Letâs go first.â
Xu Jiaojiao pouted and looked at him pitifully. âMy legs are numbâ¦â
Qi Shenbai gave it some thought and then stood up. He stretched out his arms and carried Xu Jiaojiao in his arms.
Xu Jiaojiao weighed no more than 90 pounds, and her height was just over 160 centimeters. She looked rather petite in Qi Shenbaiâs arms.
She pursed her lips tightly and looked at Qi Shenâs side profile. For a moment, she felt a warmth in her heart.
Qi Shenbai did not notice Xu Jiaojiaoâs inner thoughts and carried her out of the washroom.
At the door, the cleaning lady nodded slightly when she saw Qi Shenbai and the young woman come out.
âLittle girl, donât sleep alone in such a place from now on. You gotta be careful. If your brother hadnât come to pick you up today, you could be in real danger!â Xu Jiaojiao was stunned. âThank you for your kind intentions, maâam, but heâs not my brother. Besides, Iâm not that young anymore. Iâm already an adult at the age of 20.â
The cleaning lady was a little surprised and immediately became vigilant. âIf heâs not your brother, then heâsâ¦â
âIâm her husband,â Qi Shenbai said at the right time.
The cleaning lady shifted her gaze to Xu Jiaojiao, who nodded.
âLooks like I misunderstood. Iâm really sorry..â