Jingxia Rose

Chapter 92: Jealousy

Upon hearing this, Ji Xian glanced at the bouquet of white roses that seemed to bloom under the bright sun.

To be honest, this bouquet of white roses is truly beautiful; both the packaging and the quality of the flowers are top-notch.

She wasn't willing to lie, so she pursed her lips and nodded in acknowledgment, "It looks pretty good."

Wen Qi saw that she remained silent, as if trying to discern whether she was speaking sincerely or not.

In the end, whether he realized it or not, he gave up and smiled slightly. "It's not rose season yet... In a while, I'll take you somewhere."

Where should we go?

"Where?"

Wen Qi moved his lips, subconsciously wanting to answer, but the words circled around his lips twice before he swallowed them back down. "You'll know when the time comes."

"..."

What do you mean?
Now he even makes surprise announcements?
Or is it just a way to whet people's appetites?

Ji Xian frowned, glanced at him slowly, then looked away without replying.

After Wen Qi finished clearing the table, Ji Xuan put the princess into the cat carrier, grabbed his coat and bag, changed his shoes at the door, and prepared to go out.

"I'll bring it."

Wen Qi draped his coat over his arm, took the cat carrier from her hand, and held the insulated box in his other hand.

Although the princess is a short-legged cat, she is quite heavy. She is fair and chubby, well-cared for, and very heavy to hold.

Holding it with both hands is fine, but carrying it with one hand for a long time can easily cause soreness.

Ji Xian touched the princess's soft pink paws that were sticking out of the hole.

That's so cute.

As Ji Xuan stepped out of the stairwell, a gust of cold wind swept over him, and he couldn't help but shiver.

The sun looks nice today, but the wind is quite strong.

"Are you cold?" Wen Qi handed her the coat he was holding. "Wear this to keep out the wind."

"No need," Ji Xian raised his hand to refuse. "I'm just a little out of sorts after coming out of the house, I'll be fine after a while. Is your car parked on the side of the road?"

"Ah."

Wen Qi took small steps, which, in coordination with her steps, helped to block the wind for her.

Ji Xian glanced down at his black leather shoes, his steps steady and composed. After noticing this small detail, she raised her eyes slightly, her gaze falling on his handsome profile in the sunlight, which seemed aloof yet possessed a touch of warmth.

As I was leaving the residential compound, I suddenly heard someone call out, "Good morning, Ms. Ji."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xian turned around and saw a man in his thirties wearing a security guard uniform, whose white teeth revealed a hint of honesty.

Ji Xian hadn't lived here long and wasn't very familiar with the property management staff.

However, Shi Wan would come to her place from time to time to help take care of the flowers and plants and arrange housekeeping, so she became quite familiar with this security guard.

Ji Xuan nodded slightly and smiled, "Good morning."

The security guard nodded and greeted Wen Qi, who was standing in front of her.

Wen Qi nodded in response.

As they walked out of the residential area, Ji Xian spotted his car immediately. She walked over and reached out to him, saying, "Don't put it in the back. She'll definitely make a fuss in the cat carrier if no one's with her. Let's sit in the front together."

Wen Qi didn't give it to her, but instead opened the passenger door for her, saying, "You sit down first."

After she sat down and fastened her seatbelt, I placed the cat carrier on her lap.

As the car drove along, Ji Xuan idly teased the princess when his cell phone suddenly rang in his bag.

The note clearly reads "Xiao Guxing".

Wen Qi inadvertently caught a glimpse of the character 'Xiao', but before he could finish reading it, Ji Xuan had already answered the phone.

The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be asking if she was awake, and Ji Xian replied with a smile that she was awake.

Xiao Guxing went to Moscow on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year and only returned today. His grandmother is still in the hospital and called specifically to say that the meal would have to be postponed for a few days. Ji Xian inquired about the grandmother's health.

Then, after Xiao Guxing mentioned the Christmas and New Year's gifts, he said, "You still remember that?"

Xiao Guxing: "What? You think I would forget, so you didn't prepare? Tsk, Ji Xian, I'm going to be heartbroken."

Ji Xian's eyes crinkled into a bright smile. "How could that be? Of course I prepared. I originally wanted to bring some local specialties from my hometown, but you're such a busy person that you couldn't find the time."

"Then I missed out on a billion? What a pity." Xiao Guxing sighed. "But it's okay, I can bring it with me later. I must try the specialties of Luanying City."

"it is good."

"When I have some free time, I'll treat you to hot pot, mutton hotpot, barbecue, Japanese food, whatever you like."

"Don't worry, I won't hold back when the time comes."

The two chatted and laughed for about seven or eight minutes.

During those seven or eight minutes, Ji Xian's smile never disappeared; in fact, it grew even stronger.

The tone of his voice was much more cheerful and joyful.

At least, that joking tone was something Wen Qi had never seen before.

Wen Qi's lips curled downwards more and more deeply, and a complex emotion crept into his cold gaze, giving off a sense of loneliness and desolation.

Judging from the way they were chatting, it was as if he were just an insignificant driver.

This realization caused his heart to cool down a bit, and he gripped the steering wheel harder, but his expression remained calm, showing no sign of anything amiss.

In those seven or eight minutes, he glanced at her at least ten times out of the corner of his eye.

Each time he looked over, even if it was only for a second or two, Ji Xuan still felt the intense heat.

After hanging up the phone, Ji Xian tossed his phone back into his bag, turned his head, and met the gaze of the man looking at him.

"We'll be there in about ten minutes."

Wen Qi withdrew his gaze and said in a low voice.

Ji Xuan, "..."

She just asked how much longer it will take to arrive?
Fifteen minutes later, the car arrived at the entrance of the Xianchongshe Hospital. Ji Xuan had just said "thank you" when Wen Qi's phone rang. She didn't say anything more and went into the hospital with the cat carrier.

The doctors and nurses at the hospital all knew the princess. After exchanging greetings, the doctor performed a physical examination on her.

When Ji Xian came out of the consultation room, she saw a tall and slender figure sitting on the bench outside, upright and straight.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

"I'm waiting for you." Wen Qi noticed she wasn't holding the cat. "Still having your checkup?"

Ji Xian nodded, walked over, and looked down at him. "You don't need to wait for me. After the princess gets her vaccination, I'll take her back by taxi. You should go back to the company first."

"fine."

"..."

Unable to persuade him to leave, Ji Xian had no choice but to sit down next to him and wait.

After the physical examination was completed, the princess began to receive her vaccinations. The little one seemed to be quite afraid of pain, as she kept crying during the injection. When Ji Xian was comforting her, she was accidentally scratched by the little one's claws.

The doctor recommended that she get a tetanus and rabies vaccine and an immunoglobulin.

These injections cannot be given on the same day.

Actually, it's inevitable to get scratched by a cat if you have one at home. However, since the princess's vaccination period has expired and the latest one was just administered, it's safer for the person who was scratched to get vaccinated.

Ji Xian wasn't afraid of injections, but he was a little afraid of pain.

Her heart skipped a beat when she saw the long syringe. Just as she gritted her teeth, a dry, warm hand suddenly covered her eyes.

A gentle, soothing voice, like a breeze on a hillside, whispered in my ear, "Don't look, it'll be quick."

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