Nian Ueno

Jiang Weixi's eyes lit up, and without a second's hesitation, she immediately climbed onto the car, not acting arrogantly as if she hadn't gotten back on despite just being kicked off.

"Mr. Ji, why are you back again?"

She has a pair of bright eyes, and joy is reflected in their clear depths.

Ji Dongxun remained aloof, offering no explanation, only saying calmly, "Fasten your seatbelt."

The driver drove the car toward the courtyard where the mountains and water blended seamlessly.

Jiang Weixi sat obediently, only daring to secretly peek at him out of the corner of her eye.

He had open documents on his lap, and his long, slender fingers, like bamboo joints, gently turned the pages.

Jiang Weixi caught a glimpse of his focused profile and was momentarily dazed.

She stared at it intently for a long time.

"Have you seen enough?"

Ji Dongxun lowered his brows and spoke casually.

Jiang Weixi snapped out of her daze and quickly turned her face back, her fingers gently pinching the hem of her clothes, her face showing a hint of embarrassment at being caught red-handed.

She turned her face to look out the car window.

The car drove into the upscale residential area.

The residential area is built against the mountain and surrounded by water, offering stunning views.

The driver drove the car into the garage and left.

Jiang Weixi got out of the car and followed Ji Dongxun, taking the elevator directly to the 23rd floor.

Ji Dongxun lives in a 100-square-meter studio apartment. The location is very close to the A City government center office building, making it convenient for commuting to work. It is also a prime location in the entire city, with high prices but no market demand. You can't buy a house here just by having money. His neighbors are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

The lights came on.

Jiang Weixi secretly observed that it was a minimalist style with black and white tones, from the flooring and wallpaper to the furniture, including the person himself and the clothes he was wearing; there was no third color.

Doesn't this kind of interior design feel oppressive after a while?

Anyway, she doesn't like this kind of decoration.

If it's her house, it must be decorated in a bright orange-yellow color scheme.

Jiang Weixi shook her head, a mocking smile appearing on her lips.

Even if she worked like a slave for her entire life—no, even ten lifetimes—she probably still couldn't afford a bathroom in this room.

During this challenging job market for college graduates, those with humanities backgrounds like her have even fewer job options, and their salaries are barely enough to cover their living expenses in City A.

But... she wanted to establish herself here. She had worked so hard to escape this small, third-tier city. She wanted to have a place of her own in a first-tier city.

"You can stay in that room tonight."

Ji Dongxun pointed to the second bedroom next to the study, then turned and went back to the master bedroom without saying much to her.

Taking her in was simply out of a deep sense of responsibility; I just felt that a girl wandering the streets alone in the middle of the night was likely to encounter bad things.

Jiang Weixi went into the second bedroom.

The decor of the second bedroom is similar to the overall style of the room.

Cold and oppressive.

Ji Dongxun went to the bathroom to take a shower, and after coming out, he changed into a black cotton pajama.

Just as I was about to lie down, there was a knock on the door.

He walked over and opened the door, water droplets dripping from his hair.

Jiang Weixi was still wrapped in his heavy black suit jacket, and her expression was a little unnatural. "Mr. Ji, um... I wanted to ask if you have any clothes to sleep in? I'd like to... change."

Ji Dongxun pushed open the wardrobe door, took out a black bathrobe that was exactly the same style and material as the one he was wearing, and handed it to Jiang Weixi: "New."

She took it, hugged the clothes to her arms, and thanked her softly.

Ji Dongxun was about to close the door when Jiang Weixi said, "Wait a minute."

He frowned slightly.

"Could you please send someone to buy me some clothes? I need them for tomorrow..."

She can't possibly go to school tomorrow wearing only safety shorts, a tank top, or a bathrobe, can she?

If she actually walked into the school like that, I reckon within an hour people would be posting about her online.

"Can."

Ji Dongxun slammed the door shut.

Jiang Weixi paused for a moment, inwardly thinking: Why are you in such a hurry to close the door? It's like she's some kind of monster...

The next morning.

It was not yet six o'clock when she heard noises next door, so she got up.

I slept for less than four hours and I felt completely dazed.

Jiang Weixi rubbed her sleepy eyes and opened the door. Looking down, she saw a handbag with clothes inside.

She picked up her clothes, turned around, and went into the room.

Inside was a set of one-size-fits-all loose-fitting casual women's short-sleeved top and shorts, both in black.

Judging from the style, it matches Ji Dongxun very well.

Jiang Weixi changed her clothes and went outside.

Ji Dongxun was already dressed and waiting for her in the entryway: "Let's go."

She obediently followed beside him.

Today, he was dressed much the same as yesterday, still in a white shirt and black suit pants, with a black jacket draped over his arm, similar to the jacket he lent her last night.

The two of them stepped into the elevator together, which stopped briefly on the seventh floor.

A man in a suit and tie approached, glanced at the two of them, and teased Ji Dongxun, "Hiss... dating?"

Ji Dongxun responded calmly, "No."

The man raised an eyebrow: "And who is this?"

Ji Dongxun succinctly replied: "Relatives."

The man shook his head: "Tsk tsk tsk, I thought the iron tree was finally going to bloom."

The elevator then takes you directly to the garage.

It was the same black sedan from last night.

Jiang Weixi glanced at the car logo, didn't recognize it, but silently memorized it.

Besides the driver, there was another man in the car, sitting in the passenger seat. He was Ji Dongxun's assistant, Xiao Zhou.

Xiao Zhou glanced at Jiang Weixi, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

The man actually brought a girl back to his apartment? That's unbelievable...

Ji Dongxun looked at Jiang Weixi, who naturally got into his car, and narrowed his long eyes slightly: "How long are you planning to hitch a ride?"

What a stingy man! He can't even accept a ride in a car?

Jiang Weixi pouted and said in a coquettish tone, "Could you ask the driver to drop me off at the entrance of the residential area? It takes a long time to walk out from here, please."

This neighborhood is like a maze, with all sorts of twists and turns.

The car slowly started moving and drove out of the underground parking garage.

The sky was not yet fully bright, the horizon was a bluish-gray, and the sun was hidden under thick clouds, with only a corner showing.

It was a cloudy day.

A small dog suddenly ran out onto the road ahead, causing the car to brake suddenly.

Jiang Weixi thought she would get off the car at the entrance of the residential area, so she didn't fasten her seatbelt. Unprepared, she leaned to the side and fell into Ji Dongxun's arms, her cheek pressing directly against his thigh.

Ji Dongxun glanced down at her, a hint of disdain and impatience flashing in his eyes. He helped her up through the fabric of her clothes and gently pushed her away.

Don't try those tricks on me, they won't work. I have absolutely no interest in you.