Lin Qianwei’s ankles were really pretty.
Pale, slender, naturally beautiful.
An ankle like that looked great with a delicate accessory.
Qiao Xi circled Lin Qianwei twice, teasing, “I’ve never seen you wear an anklet before.
How come you put it on just because Ji Yunxiao gave it to you?”
“I didn’t even want it at first,” Lin Qianwei said, still acting proud.
“I only accepted it because the design was unique.”
Lin Qianwei tried to cover it up.
“It’s totally not because of Ji Yunxiao.”
That excuse was obviously just a cover, but Qiao Xi didn’t call her out.
She just smiled and played along, “Okay, okay, it’s not because of her.”
The corners of Lin Qianwei’s lips lifted in a faint smile.
This time, she didn’t hold back and even crossed her legs again, saying to Qiao Xi, “It really does look good, doesn’t it?”
Qiao Xi held back a laugh and said seriously, “Yeah, it looks great.”
She’d grown up with Lin Qianwei and had never seen her act like this before.
Like she was falling for someone, or already in love.
There was a kind of indescribable charm about her.
Not long after Qiao Xi left, Ji Yunxiao called.
Lin Qianwei counted to three in her head before answering, her tone steady.
“What’s up?”
“That moonstone anklet, did you put it on?” Ji Yunxiao asked.
Lin Qianwei glanced down, her cheeks a little hot.
Embarrassed to admit it, she said, “No, I didn’t.”
Her voice wasn’t very steady, and she sounded a bit guilty—even if she didn’t notice, Ji Yunxiao still picked up on it.
But Ji Yunxiao knew she was shy and didn’t call her out, just said, “Do you want some sugar-roasted chestnuts?”
Before Lin Qianwei could refuse, Ji Yunxiao went on, “The sugar-roasted chestnuts here look golden, smell sweet and fragrant, and are soft and sticky when you bite into them.
They’re really delicious.”
Lin Qianwei asked, “Did you make them yourself again?”
Ji Yunxiao replied, “Nope.”
Ji Yunxiao laughed.
“I bought them on the street.”
Last time she was running errands and passed by, she caught a whiff of that strong chestnut aroma, so she bought some and brought them for little Lin Youran.
Talking about it, Ji Yunxiao added, “Youran really liked them.
I think you’ll love the taste too.”
Lin Qianwei thought for a moment, then said, “But I don’t like peeling them.”
Ji Yunxiao smiled indulgently.
“I’ll peel them for you.”
Hearing that, Lin Qianwei suddenly got polite.
“Wouldn’t that be a bother for you?”
“It’s no bother,” Ji Yunxiao lowered her voice and laughed, “You know I’d love to.”
“Then come over.” Lin Qianwei said those four words and quickly hung up.
She didn’t put down her phone, feeling a strange sense of embarrassment.
Trying to distract herself, she picked up the financial report on the table, but her mind kept wandering.
She couldn’t help but wonder, what kind of makeup would Ji Yunxiao wear today? Yesterday’s bold Hong Kong style really suited her.
So beautiful.
As Lin Qianwei thought about it, her gaze drifted to her ankle.
The thin silver chain with the moonstone was still around her ankle, giving off a soft, gentle glow.
But she’d told Ji Yunxiao she wasn’t wearing it.
What should she do? Lin Qianwei was a little reluctant to take it off, but if Ji Yunxiao came over and saw she’d lied, how would she explain?
Thinking about it, Lin Qianwei bit her lip and took off the anklet.
She played with it in her hand for a while, then put it in the jewelry box she’d prepared just for it.
She wondered how long it would take for Ji Yunxiao to arrive.
In the towering skyscraper, Lin Qianwei was full of anticipation, but on the way, Ji Yunxiao ran into a bit of trouble.
She’d just bought the sugar-roasted chestnuts and was about to get in her car when she witnessed a drive-by robbery.
The victim was the doctor who’d treated her the other day—if Ji Yunxiao remembered right, her name was Bai Ying.
Bai Ying was clearly panicking.
When she saw the familiar Ji Yunxiao, she instinctively asked for help, “My phone and ID are in my bag, please help me…”
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t just stand by, so she shoved the bag of chestnuts into Bai Ying’s hands and said quickly, “Hold this for me and wait here.”
With that, Ji Yunxiao jumped on her motorcycle and took off after the thief.
She’d planned to take Lin Qianwei for a ride today, which was why she’d brought this flashy custom bike.
She hadn’t expected to run into something like this, but the bike turned out to be perfect for the situation.
Bai Ying quickly called a cab to follow.
By the time she caught up, Ji Yunxiao had already pinned the robber to the ground.
“Call the police.”
Ji Yunxiao tore off the man’s shirt to tie his hands, then picked up the stolen bag, planning to hand it back to Bai Ying.
But the man suddenly forced himself up and lunged at Ji Yunxiao.
Bai Ying was so scared her face went pale and she shouted, “Watch out!”
Ji Yunxiao dodged, kicked the man, then grabbed him and punched him.
“It’s over.” Ji Yunxiao handed the bag back to Bai Ying.
Bai Ying took the bag in a daze, staring at Ji Yunxiao’s bright, beautiful face, suddenly feeling her heart race out of control.
“Um… Miss Ji, could you wait with me for the police?” Bai Ying’s eyes flashed with slyness, but she acted weak.
“This robber looks really fierce.
I’m scared to watch him alone.”
“Sure,” Ji Yunxiao said with a lazy smile, “I’ll be the good guy to the end.”
She agreed to wait with Bai Ying for a while, then took out her phone and sent a photo to Lin Qianwei.
Lin Qianwei immediately called, asking what happened.
Ji Yunxiao explained, and added, “The victim was the doctor you brought to treat me last time.
Isn’t that a coincidence?”
Lin Qianwei only cared about her.
“Are you okay?”
Ji Yunxiao smiled, her eyes curving.
“I’m fine.”
“Don’t worry,” Lin Qianwei said, “I don’t have to eat the sugar-roasted chestnuts.”
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t help but laugh.
After the police arrived, Ji Yunxiao went to the station to give a statement.
When she came out, she reached out to Bai Ying and asked, “Where are my sugar-roasted chestnuts?”
Bai Ying blinked.
“What sugar-roasted chestnuts?”
Ji Yunxiao said, “The bag I gave you earlier.
Give it back.”
Bai Ying suddenly realized, “Oh, that bag! But I was in a rush at the time, I think I left it in the taxi.”
Ji Yunxiao said, “Then just forget it.”
She wondered if the sugar-roasted chestnuts from that shop were sold out yet.
Maybe she’d go check again.
Ji Yunxiao politely said goodbye to Bai Ying, but Bai Ying caught up, tucked her hair behind her ear, leaned in and said, “Wait a second.”
Ji Yunxiao didn’t even look up.
“Something else?”
Bai Ying said sweetly, “You look so cool today.”
Ji Yunxiao glanced at her, smiled, and put some distance between them.
“I have a wife.”
“I know, President Lin, right?” Bai Ying kept up with her, smiling brightly.
“Last time at the hospital, you even told us your love story with President Lin.”
Ji Yunxiao curled her lips, teasing, “My wife and I are super sweet.
You can ship us as a cp, it’s a good investment.”
After saying that, Ji Yunxiao was about to leave again, but Bai Ying blocked her once more.
“How about adding me on WeChat? You helped me out so much, I really should treat you to a meal, right?” Bai Ying dragged out her words.
Ji Yunxiao refused directly, “I appreciate it, but there’s no need.”
Ji Yunxiao had already put on her helmet and gotten on her bike, but Bai Ying was a bit unwilling and chased after her, saying, “No matter what, I have to return the sugar-roasted chestnuts to you, right? After all, I was the one who lost them.
I don’t like owing people favors.”
Ji Yunxiao didn’t want to get tangled up, so she just pulled up her payment code and said, “Then just transfer the money, ninety yuan.”
Bai Ying: “……”
Bai Ying reluctantly transferred the money.
She wanted to say something else, but Ji Yunxiao had already pulled in her long legs and left.
That cool motorcycle sped off, leaving only a trail of dust behind.
Bai Ying stood there, pouting.
She messaged her cousin: [I saw Ji Yunxiao again today, she’s nothing like what you said.]
Yan Lulu quickly called, practically yelling, “What’s wrong with you, Bai Ying? I’m telling you, Ji Yunxiao is a stupid, vicious, scheming, devious, and cunning bad woman! Don’t let her charm you!”
Bai Ying said, “What if I’m already charmed by her?”
Yan Lulu: “???”
Yan Lulu was about to explode.
“Are you serious?”
“Very serious,” Bai Ying wasn’t afraid to say it.
“I told you last time, Ji Yunxiao’s face is totally my type.
Something happened today too, and now I really want to get her for myself.”
Yan Lulu was dumbfounded.
“You actually want to steal Qianwei-jie’s girl?”
“So what? I’m not that moral,” Bai Ying said fearlessly.
“Besides, didn’t you say President Lin doesn’t have feelings for Ji Yunxiao and actually dislikes her? If I go after Ji Yunxiao, President Lin should be happy, right?”
Yan Lulu didn’t know what to say.
After thinking about it, Yan Lulu realized she didn’t know if Lin Qianwei would be happy, but she herself was pretty happy.
Because if Ji Yunxiao and Lin Qianwei broke up, she’d have a chance to be with Lin Qianwei.
That would be great.
Yan Lulu said sincerely, “Sis, I support you, go for it!”
But Yan Lulu’s support was useless—Ji Yunxiao didn’t pay any attention to Bai Ying at all.
Bai Ying got Ji Yunxiao’s WeChat, tried to add her, but was rejected.
She called Ji Yunxiao, but before she could say much, Ji Yunxiao saw right through her.
Ji Yunxiao warned her, “Drop your little schemes.
I love my wife very much.”
After that, Ji Yunxiao blocked Bai Ying.
But the more Bai Ying thought about it, the more excited she got.
Not only was she not discouraged, she was even more fired up.
Bai Ying’s methods were pretty wild too.
When she couldn’t reach Ji Yunxiao, she just went straight to Lin Qianwei.
Bai Ying said to Lin Qianwei, “President Lin, do you have a moment? I’d like to talk to you in detail about Miss Ji.”
Lin Qianwei thought she wanted to talk about Ji Yunxiao’s health.
So the heart she’d just put at ease was on edge again.
Lin Qianwei made time to meet Bai Ying, and at Bai Ying’s suggestion, called Ji Yunxiao over too.
Lin Qianwei couldn’t help but worry, frowning, “Is there a problem with the last test results?”
“The last results were fine.” Bai Ying held her teacup, watching the tall woman walk over, and smiled, “I mainly just wanted to thank Miss Ji.”
Lin Qianwei’s face turned cold.
“Thank her for what?”
Bai Ying said, “I’ll wait for Miss Ji to get here before I say.”
Ji Yunxiao had a bad feeling about this.
The moment she saw Bai Ying, she got a headache.
She wasn’t afraid Lin Qianwei would misunderstand, but she was afraid Lin Qianwei would get jealous.
Because a jealous Lin Qianwei was really hard to appease.
Ji Yunxiao deliberately sat next to Lin Qianwei, put her arm around her shoulder, and said gently, “Why did you call me here?”
Lin Qianwei’s face was icy.
“Miss Bai said she wants to thank you.”
Ji Yunxiao frowned, “I told you, there’s no need—”
Bai Ying interrupted her with a bright smile, “I just wanted to thank Miss Ji for giving me that bag of sugar-roasted chestnuts last time.
They were really fragrant and sweet.”
As soon as Lin Qianwei heard that, she shot to her feet.
