Jingxia Rose

Chapter 212 [Irresistible Sweetness 011] Sense of Frustration
Xiao Guxing was still stacking plates when suddenly he felt a weight on his shoulder.

He paused for a moment, turned his head to look at the person sleeping soundly on his shoulder, shook his head helplessly, put down the plate, and was about to call out to wake her when the female executive who was helping to tidy up laughed and said, "I saw her dozing off just now, and I told her to go inside and sleep so she wouldn't catch a cold. She mumbled an agreement but didn't move and still fell asleep."

"It must be the alcohol kicking in, and he couldn't control himself," Xiao Guxing replied with a smile.

Shu Tang was not in a deep sleep; she was still conscious, but not very clearly.

I could only vaguely hear them talking.

The female executive happened to speak Chinese and casually asked, "Didn't Ji Xuan only come to Moscow last year? Why was she transferred back to Beijing this year? Is it true that she was dating a Chinese client from last year?"

"Is this a hot topic in the company?"

"It's not exactly a hot topic, just curiosity," the female executive laughed. "I initially thought you and her were a couple. Ji Xian is beautiful, gentle, and capable..."

“There was an old client who used to do business in China. They specifically asked her to be their accompanying interpreter. It would take a long time, about three to six months, so they had her transferred back.”

Xiao Guxing interrupted her and casually offered another explanation.

Shu Tang's eyes were half-closed, her vision blurred, and she sensed the sound coming from near and far.

But I clearly heard the name 'Ji Xian'.

Who is Ji Xian?
Beautiful, gentle, and capable...

Judging from what she said, she works in the same industry as Xiao Guxing and also works for his company.

Before her muddled mind could process anything, she was suddenly lifted into the air as Xiao Guxing scooped her up and carried her into the house.

Shu Tang subconsciously opened her eyes and reached out to hug her neck. "What are you doing?"

"woke up?"

Xiao Guxing put her down, but her legs were weak. He put her down suddenly, and she lost her balance and slid down.

Helpless, Xiao Guxing quickly put his arm around her waist and pulled her up, forgetting all about being a gentleman and proper etiquette for a moment.

"Hmm...they're all gone?" Shu Tang leaned against him, inhaling the faint, sweet scent of green tangerines emanating from him.

It smells good.

Just like the orange liqueur she drank that night.

Somewhat intoxicating.

Shu Tang felt her head getting even heavier.

"No, they're all tidying up."

"Ah, pack up, then I'll do it too..." Shu Tang straightened up and swayed. Xiao Guxing quickly pulled her back and whispered, "You don't need to go. Just go upstairs and go to sleep."

"Now you believe their liquor is really good, right?"

"Yes, letter!"

Hearing her cute yet fierce voice, Xiao Guxing couldn't help but laugh. Seeing that she didn't have much strength and not wanting to block the doorway any longer, he picked her up again and carried her upstairs.

While he was going upstairs, Shu Tang fell asleep again. He opened the door, went in, and turned on the light.

There weren't many changes in the room, and he couldn't see anything unusual.

Shu Tang tidies up every day, so it's never messy.

Xiao Guxing placed her on the bed, not wanting to help her take off her clothes, but took off her slippers, covered her with the blanket, and left.

When Shu Tang woke up again, it was already 11 a.m. the next day.

It was the weekend, and Xiao Guxing was at home. When she dragged her somewhat tired body downstairs, he was in the kitchen, preparing lunch.

"How are you? Headache?"

"It's okay, it just feels like... I'm experiencing sleep paralysis. My body doesn't feel like my own, it feels very heavy and very tiring."

Upon hearing the term "sleep paralysis," Xiao Guxing smiled and shook his head. "The neighbor brought over some hangover soup this morning, and I've kept it warm for you. It'll make you feel better." "Okay."

She frowned as soon as she took the first sip.

Feeling dry and slightly bitter, Shu Tang managed to drink half a cup, but couldn't drink any more. She felt that if she drank another sip, she would vomit it out.

Xiao Guxing turned around and saw her push the cup far away with a look of disgust on her face. He laughed, did not stop her, and continued cooking.

After lunch, Anatoly invited Xiao Guxing to go to the boxing gym for a workout in the afternoon. Shu Tang really wanted to go, but the effects of the alcohol hadn't completely worn off and she was feeling very tired, so she declined, only asking him to bring her some dessert ingredients when he came back.

She spent the entire afternoon lying around doing nothing.

Around 4:30, Xiao Guxing returned with the things she wanted.

Shu Tang didn't have the energy to watch. She slept too much and couldn't fall asleep at night. She chatted with her two sisters who were in different time zones for an hour.

After a few days of rest and two applications of medication, her leg was able to get wet and walk normally again.

On Sunday afternoon, Shu Tang changed into a beautiful outfit and put on makeup before going out with Xiao Guxing.

The weather was nice, so they took a stroll in the park to digest their food before driving to the market to buy the relief materials she needed.

She has been working on the artwork for the two walls for the past few days, so she is quite picky about the materials she chooses, and she only wants the two brands that she usually uses.

I've gotten used to them, and those two brands of paint are indeed good.

There was a color that was not commonly seen and was not available in the market. Shu Tang frowned and looked somewhat sullen. "That color is the finishing touch. Without it, the painting just doesn't look quite right."

"I should be able to buy it online. I'll check it out on my phone when I get home."

"That's right."

Shu Tang's mood instantly brightened, and she enthusiastically pulled his arm forward, saying, "Let's go take another look at the shelves; it's inconvenient without them."

Xiao Guxing looked down at her grasping his hand, pursed his lips, and subtly pulled it back. "Walk slowly, be careful not to bump into people."

He took it away while he was talking, but Shu Tang still noticed.

She grabbed his hand subconsciously, only realizing it after she had it, but she didn't let go, thinking that this might bring them closer.

But as soon as the thought popped into his head, his hand went empty, and he froze, suspended in mid-air.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly. After only a moment of hesitation, she naturally recovered and strode forward, saying, "I'll be careful."

But he was trying his best to suppress the surging thoughts that had just crossed her mind.

Suddenly, a name popped into her head.

Ji Xian.

A conversation I vaguely overheard that night also resurfaced.

Everyone has curiosity, and Shu Tang was also curious about who Ji Xuan was, what he looked like, and how beautiful he was.

This isn't about showing off; it's pure curiosity.

She was confident in her looks and knew that there were many people who were prettier than her or just as pretty.

So I was just curious about who Ji Xuan was. From their conversation that day, I felt that Ji Xuan and Xiao Guxing had an unusual relationship.

Perhaps it was because his subconscious action just now made Shu Tang feel a little frustrated.

He's hugged her more than once, so why is he reacting so strongly to this simple physical contact?

After much thought, Shu Tang concluded that it was because she didn't like it.

Oh, I don't like it.

When choosing a ladder, Shu Tang's mood wasn't very high, and she just pointed to one randomly, saying, "This one will do."

Xiao Guxing glanced at her, frowned slightly, and pursed his thin lips into a line.