Meeting you in autumn

Shen Jia clearly didn't believe her. She crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Are you sure? Are you sure?"

Guan Qing felt a pang of panic, but still managed to remain calm and replied, "It's really nothing."

However, the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her guilty conscience.

"Then why was Chenfeng always there when I called you? Hmm, Qingqing, don't try to lie to me, or I'll get angry!"

Shen Jia's lips curled up slightly, revealing an unreasonable expression.

Seeing that she could no longer hide it, Guan Qing bit her lip, lowered her head, and said in a voice so soft it was almost a mosquito's buzz, "Actually... I... I like Chen Feng!!"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the air.

The words had barely left her lips when Shen Jia let out a high-pitched scream: "Ah!?"

Guan Qing was startled by the sudden shout and quickly covered Shen Jia's mouth, anxiously shouting, "Keep your voice down!!!"

Upon hearing Guan Qing's words, Shen Jia realized that her reaction had been somewhat excessive, so she tried to calm herself down and not be as agitated as before.

Seeing this, Guan Qing carefully released his grip.

"No way? You're telling the truth?"

As soon as Guan Qing let go, Shen Jia's eyes widened, and she looked at Guan Qing again in shock to confirm.

Guan Qing was already blushing with embarrassment. She nodded gently and said in a low voice, "Of course I'm telling the truth!"

"So you two are together now?" Shen Jia asked impatiently, her eyes fixed on Guan Qing.

A blush instantly spread across Guan Qing's face. She lowered her head, gently bit her lip, and whispered, "No...not yet! He doesn't know I like him."

After she finished speaking, she raised her head, her eyes somewhat dim and lifeless.

"What?!" Upon hearing this answer, Shen Jia was so surprised that she almost cried out.

Before Guan Qing could explain, she continued, "So you're saying you have a crush on someone??"

Guan Qing was slightly taken aback, then nodded blankly like a child who had made a mistake.

"Oh dear, I'm not trying to be mean, Xiao Qing!"

Shen Jia, with a look of exasperation, patted Guan Qing on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Go ahead and pursue your love! Maybe Chen Feng likes you too!!"

"Is...it possible?"

Guan Qing's voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, her eyes filled with uncertainty and inferiority.

"How is that impossible! I'm telling you..."

Just as Shen Jia was about to launch into a long speech to encourage Guan Qing, she suddenly caught sight of Chen Feng walking towards them. She swallowed her words and quickly shut her mouth.

Guan Qing seemed to have sensed something as well, and subconsciously turned his head to look back. Sure enough, he saw Chen Feng, who had just gone out to make a phone call, slowly walking in.

Her heart clenched suddenly, as if gripped by an invisible hand, and her breathing became rapid.

To hide her inner turmoil, she quickly looked away, pretending to look elsewhere as if nothing was wrong, but her eyes kept sneaking glances at Chen Feng.

Chen Feng strode up to the two of them and said with a smile, "Well, Chen Fang is already on his way back."

"Wasn't he in City A? Why did he suddenly come back?" Shen Jia frowned and asked in confusion.

Hearing her words, Chen Feng simply smiled and didn't reply. Shen Jia might not know, but how could he not?

At 7:30 p.m., the sky was gradually darkening, and the city lights began to come on one by one.

Chen Fang rushed to the entrance of the hospital where Guan Qing was, his steps appearing very hurried.

Accompanying Chen Fang was a hot and beautiful girl.

The girl was dressed fashionably, with exquisite makeup, and her long, beautiful legs and slender waist attracted the attention of many passersby.

However, at this moment, Chen Fang had no mind to pay attention to the envious glances cast at them by others; he only wanted to find Guan Qing as soon as possible.

Upon arriving at the hospital entrance, Chen Fang rushed into the hospital lobby without even taking a breath.

The pretty girl followed closely behind him, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground.

The two jogged all the way and soon arrived at Guan Qing's office.

Chen Fang didn't even have time to knock before pushing the door open and walking in.

His eyes darted around anxiously, and he shouted, "Where's Jiajia??"

Guan Qing, who was working, was startled by Chen Fang's sudden intrusion. When he saw who it was, he quickly stood up.

She first looked at the girl standing behind Chen Fang, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

But in the end, he suppressed his doubts and simply said, "Come with me!"

After saying that, he turned around and led Chen Fang toward Shen Jia's ward.

Before long, they arrived at Shen Jia's hospital room.

Guan Qing gently pushed open the door, gesturing for Chen Fang to go in first. Chen Fang eagerly stepped into the room and immediately saw Shen Jia lying on the hospital bed.

One of her feet was wrapped tightly in white bandages, sticking out of the blanket like a giant rice dumpling.

Despite this, Shen Jia did not seem to be frustrated by her injury. Instead, she leisurely lay on the bed playing mobile games.

Chen Fang walked quickly to the bedside, looking at Shen Jia's injured foot with a worried expression on his face.

He frowned, unable to resist scolding, "How did you get it like this?"

His tone was a mix of heartache and annoyance.

Shen Jia, who had been staring intently at her phone screen, suddenly looked up when she heard the familiar voice.

When she saw Chen Fang appear before her, her eyes lit up with surprise.

She was about to speak when her gaze fell on the girl behind Chen Fang, and the smile on her face instantly froze.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, a look of confusion on her face, and her cherry lips parted slightly: "Why are you here?"

"Why did I come? Of course, it's because I was worried about you!"

Chen Fang answered anxiously, his eyes full of concern.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jia felt a sudden tremor in her heart, as if an invisible hand had gently plucked the strings of her heart.

But she still didn't mince words, responding somewhat irritably, "You don't need to worry about me."

Although her tone was stiff, there seemed to be a hint of barely perceptible shyness mixed in.

Just then, as Chen Fang was about to explain something, the girl spoke first: "You're Shen Jia??" Her voice was clear and pleasant.

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Jia turned her gaze to the girl, her eyes revealing a hint of displeasure, and coldly asked, "It's me. Who is it?"

"My name is Xin Rong. Brother Chen Fang already told me about you on the way here."

Xin Rong introduced herself with a smile, her face radiating youthful energy.

"Brother Chen Fang??"

Upon hearing this form of address, Shen Jia couldn't help but frown slightly again.

He muttered to himself: What a strange name this is?