Nian Ueno

Ji Dongxun picked up his phone, glanced at it, then put it down again, trying to distract himself with work, not wanting to become a slave to his desires.

For the next whole week, Jiang Weixi did not receive a reply from Mr. Liu Liu.

He seemed to have vanished.

Even if he doesn't reply, she still greets him with good morning and good night every day, and shares any fun things that happen to her with him.

Ji Xingzhou has also been absent for some time.

weekend.

After Jiang Weixi woke up, she saw the message sent by Ji Xingzhou.

[Come with me to a banquet tonight at 7 PM.]

[Transfer of 888 yuan]

Jiang Weixi accepted the red envelope and, without asking about the banquet, simply replied "Okay".

Compared to Mr. Liu Liu's generous transfer, Jiang Weixi suddenly felt that Ji Xingzhou was very stingy.

I hadn't realized this before.

Because Ji Xingzhou pays her tuition every year, gives her living expenses, and sends her red envelopes from time to time...

Thinking of this, Jiang Weixi switched to a smaller account, a hint of disappointment appearing in her eyes.

Where did Mr. Liu Liu go?

Her golden thigh... could it just slip away like that?

If that's the case, then Ji Xingzhou will have to make a lot more money in breakup fees...

Six p.m.

After dressing up simply, Jiang Weixi went downstairs.

Ji Xingzhou drove to pick her up.

The car stopped in front of a private club.

The moment Jiang Weixi stepped into the banquet hall, she realized that tonight was Xu Manzhen's welcome banquet upon her return to China.

Xu Manzhen, dressed in a wine-red dress, was surrounded by her good friends, looking like a vibrant red rose in full bloom.

Jiang Weixi dressed casually, wearing a simple little black dress, plain and understated.

Standing beside her, Ji Xingzhou's eyes had been fixed on Xu Manzhen's direction ever since he came in.

Jiang Weixi stood quietly beside him, but her mind was in turmoil.

Xu Manzhen has returned to China, so should they break up?

She decided to test Ji Xingzhou's attitude.

Jiang Weixi composed herself, tears welling up in her eyes, almost spilling over. She sniffed and gently tugged at Ji Xingzhou's sleeve.

Ji Xingzhou frowned at her, a hint of impatience in his eyes. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Weixi's eyes reddened, her voice filled with panic and unease: "Ji Xingzhou, shouldn't we end this?"

Ji Xingzhou was taken aback, seemingly not expecting her to say that.

Why would she, who is usually so docile, take the initiative to end the relationship?

Jiang Weixi looked very bad; she was listless and looked like a flower that had been battered by wind and rain.

Ji Xingzhou's heart stirred slightly, and he subconsciously didn't want to break up with her.

At least for now, he has no intention of breaking up with Jiang Weixi.

Ji Xingzhou smiled at her, his tone reassuring: "Don't overthink it. It's all in the past between me and her. I won't break up with you."

He thought she was just anxious and never considered that she really wanted to end it.

Ji Xingzhou led Jiang Weixi toward the center of the banquet hall.

Jiang Weixi lowered her eyelids, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

He actually said he wouldn't break up?

At this moment, Jiang Weixi couldn't quite understand what he was thinking.

As for his claim that things with Xu Manzhen were in the past, she didn't believe a word of it.

The girl, who was the center of attention, suddenly looked over and her gaze fell on Ji Xingzhou without any hesitation.

Xu Manzhen walked gracefully towards him, lifting her skirt, a generous smile on her face. She stopped in front of him and said, "Ji Xingzhou, it's been a long time."

She looked at him so openly, as if she were greeting an old friend she hadn't seen in a long time, as if there had never been any distance between them.

Ji Xingzhou's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, his expression indifferent, and he feigned aloofness: "Welcome back."

Xu Manzhen's smile remained unchanged. Her gaze swept lightly over Jiang Weixi standing beside him, paused for a moment, and the smile in her eyes faded slightly.

"I heard you're in a relationship. I suppose this lady next to you is your new girlfriend."

Jiang Weixi felt that the use of the word "new" was quite subtle. Xu Manzhen was reminding others that Ji Xingzhou had once had a relationship with her.

Two girls walked over and stood on either side of Xu Manzhen. They were Xu Manzhen's best friends in China: Li Jiaoyu and Zhao Feimu.

The two had been dissatisfied with Jiang Weixi for a long time and would seize any opportunity to make sarcastic remarks to her.

Now that Xu Manzhen is back, the two of them are even more annoyed with Jiang Weixi.

Li Jiaoyu laughed and joked, "You two are finally seeing each other again. You used to be so close, it's such a pity you had to break up in a fit of pique."

Xu Manzhen and Ji Xingzhou looked at each other, but neither of them said anything.

There was a slightly strange atmosphere.

Jiang Weixi stood quietly to the side, her eyes gentle, acting as a dutiful tool.

Xu Manzhen spoke first, as if joking: "Yeah, we broke up in a fit of pique back then. I thought A-Zhou would come and coax me, but I didn't expect him to turn around and start dating someone else."

These words were said to Li Jiaoyu and Zhao Feimu, and it was more like complaining about an ex to a good friend.

Xu Manzhen seems to have let it go.

Xu Manzhen looked at Ji Xingzhou: "Your girlfriend is quite pretty. I wish you happiness."

After saying that, she and her two best friends turned and left without looking at Ji Xingzhou again.

Jiang Weixi watched their performance the whole time without saying a word, but she could sense that Ji Xingzhou was tense.

Xu Manzhen chatted with her other friends with a smile.

Ji Xingzhou stood there, his gaze unfocused, lost in thought.

Jiang Weixi's stomach was rumbling; she wanted to eat something.

"I want to go over there and rest for a bit."

Ji Xingzhou snapped out of his daze and noticed that her face was a little pale. He asked her with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm just a little hungry. I didn't eat much at noon, so I'd like to go over there and get something to eat."

"it is good."

Jiang Weixi took a tray, picked up some fruit and rice balls, and habitually found an inconspicuous corner to sit down and eat.

As for what Ji Xingzhou was going to do, she no longer cared.

The scabs on my palms have healed completely, and there's no trace of the injury I suffered last time on the playground.

As Jiang Weixi ate, she suddenly remembered how focused Ji Xingzhou had been when he cleaned her wounds...

For some reason, the rice ball in my mouth became much harder to swallow.

She couldn't explain how she felt.

Perhaps it's because no one has ever been kind to her since she was a child.

Therefore, she is easily impressed by even the slightest bit of care and favor shown to her.

Jiang Weixi stuffed something into her mouth without any expression.

"Tsk tsk, sitting here all alone, looks really pitiful." A sleazy male voice sounded from behind.

She glanced back, her brow furrowing almost imperceptibly.

It's that annoying Xie Ziheng again.

She looked away, lowered her eyes, and continued eating, not wanting to pay any attention to this person.

Xie Ziheng chuckled, sat down opposite her, and crossed his legs: "What? Ji Xingzhou left you here alone to catch up with his old flame?"

Jiang Weixi didn't want to argue with him pointlessly, so she picked up the plate, got up, and prepared to leave and go somewhere else.

Looking at that annoying face would affect her appetite.

Xie Ziheng also stood up and blocked her way: "I thought you were something special, but you're nothing special."

Jiang Weixi found him annoying, as he kept coming up to her and attacking her.

"Young Master Xie is really nosy. You've admired Xu Manzhen for years, but you don't even have the right to stand by her side. You'd be better off spending your time trying to make your presence known to her."

Jiang Weixi couldn't understand this person's thought process. Why did he keep trying to get close to her instead of trying to make his presence known to the person he liked?

She wanted to leave, but Xie Ziheng wouldn't let her.

She went left, Xie Ziheng went left. She went right, Xie Ziheng went right.

Jiang Weixi looked up and glared at him: "What are you doing?"

Xie Ziheng smiled casually and spread his hands: "Nothing..."