Nian Ueno

Qiao Lizhi lowered her eyelids slightly, her heart pounding.

Ji Dongxun didn't pay much attention to her name and responded indifferently.

"Um."

Silence fell over the scene.

He spoke very little, and Qiao Lizhi was so nervous that she didn't know what to say.

The old ancestor was old and not in good spirits; in just a short while, he had fallen asleep in the rattan chair.

Sister Ji broke the silence and looked at Qiao Lizhi, asking, "Zhizhi, how old are you today?"

Qiao Lizhi lowered her neck slightly, looking gentle and quiet, and obediently answered, "I'm 26."

Third Sister Ji glanced at Ji Dongxun: "Zhizhi is six years younger than you, you're a good match in age."

Ji Dongxun didn't react much, and simply gave a faint "hmm".

Sister Ji smiled and praised Qiao Lizhi again, saying that she was gentle and virtuous, highly educated, and had a good personality, and that she was a perfect match for him in every way.

Qiao Lizhi blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.

Ji Dongxun responded absentmindedly, showing no interest whatsoever.

Sister Ji suddenly stood up: "It's a bit windy outside. I'll take Grandma back to her room to rest. You two can chat first."

She pushed the sleeping matriarch back into the house, and the servants who had been attending to her also went back together.

Only Ji Dongxun and Qiao Lizhi remained in the small garden.

Before entering the room, Sister Ji winked at Qiao Lizhi, urging her to seize the opportunity.

She deliberately created an opportunity for the two of them to be alone together.

The wind rustled through the leaves, and a few leaves were blown down, swirling in the air before falling to the ground.

Ji Dongxun sat upright, his eyes fixed straight ahead, his attention not on Qiao Lizhi.

Qiao Lizhi clenched her fingers, her mouth opening and closing, mustering her courage to break the silence.

"Mr. Ji..."

Ji Dongxun's phone, which was in his suit trouser pocket, kept vibrating.

He took it out to look at it.

[Gentle Little Rabbit: Brother, have a great weekend! What are you doing?]

Ji Dongxun paused for a moment, then casually typed a line of text on the screen.

[Mr. Liu Liu: At work.]

[Gentle Little Rabbit: I have to work on Saturday, brother. You're working so hard. (Thank you for your hard work!)]

A strange sense of guilt flashed through Ji Dongxun's heart.

He wasn't working; he was going on a blind date.

[Mr. Liu Liu: You're up?]

[Gentle Little Bunny: Not yet, I don't want to get up. I want a kiss from you. If you kiss me, I'll get up.]

[Mr. Liu Liu: (Kiss)]

[Gentle Little Bunny: Hey! I'm up. Love you.]

[Mr. Liu Liu: (I love you)]

Qiao Lizhi glanced at two cute emojis on his screen and her smile froze.

Ji Dongxun noticed her gaze, turned off the screen, and looked up.

Qiao Lizhi looked away, her mind racing.

I didn't expect Mr. Ji to use such cute emojis; the one he just sent seemed to be a kissing emoji or something.

Qiao Lizhi quickly guessed that he was chatting with a girl.

This emoji was obviously shared with him by a girl.

Qiao Lizhi clenched her fingers, her heart sinking.

Who is he chatting with?

Could it be Gu Wanyi?

It should not be.

Last time, Gu Wanyi was caught in a hotel by Madam Cheng and slapped several times while being a mistress; so many people saw it.

Regardless of the hidden story behind that incident, Gu Wanyi's reputation is already ruined.

The Ji family couldn't possibly be indifferent; it's not like they couldn't find other marriage partners.

There are so many eligible socialites and heiresses who are lining up to marry him.

Qiao Lizhi was one of her many admirers.

She also wanted to be Mrs. Ji.

Besides lacking money and power, they also wanted Ji Dongxun as a person.

Having finally secured this opportunity to meet, Qiao Lizhi hoped to make a good impression on him during their first meeting.

She carefully designed her makeup and outfit today, knowing that Ji Dongxun had seen too many women with heavy makeup, so she only wore a light and subtle makeup.

Qiao Lizhi took a deep breath: "Mr. Ji, what do you think of me?"

Ji Dongxun leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and answered casually.

"Miss Qiao is a very good candidate."

There's nothing wrong with his family background, education, or manner of speaking.

Qiao Lizhi smiled.

"However..." Ji Dongxun changed the subject, "we're not really a good match."

Qiao Lizhi's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly raised the corners of her lips again: "Mr. Ji, I heard from your sister that you prefer obedient, sensible and understanding girls, and I believe that I possess the qualities that you like."

Such an opportunity to speak face-to-face with Ji Dongxun was extremely rare, and Qiao Lizhi had to seize this opportunity to leave a deep impression on him.

There was a moment of hesitation in Ji Dongxun's eyes.

He did make a request to his third sister, and the girl in front of him seemed to meet the requirements.

But... he just had no interest whatsoever.

For some reason, the image of the girl's alluring body from the video suddenly appeared in my mind, and her sweet voice echoed in my ears. She always called him "brother" in a coquettish way.

Ji Dongxun unconsciously curved the corners of his mouth slightly, but quickly withdrew it after remembering that there was someone else sitting opposite him.

Qiao Lizhi did not miss that arc that lasted less than a second.

She thought it was a sign of loosening, and sat up slightly.

"Mr. Ji, I know your Ji family has very high standards for choosing a daughter-in-law, and I believe I am quite qualified in all aspects. If you would be willing to give us a chance to get to know each other..."

"I can adjust it in the direction you prefer."

"Adjustments?" Ji Dongxun asked thoughtfully. "So you're acting now?"

Qiao Lizhi choked, not knowing how to respond.

Ji Dongxun looked at the girl's perfect makeup, posture, and demeanor, but felt utterly bored.

He only came here today to appease his ancestors, feeling that the time was almost up.

Ji Dongxun raised his hand and glanced at his watch: "Sorry, I have an appointment to discuss something at eleven o'clock."

A hint of resentment flashed in Qiao Lizhi's eyes, but she still didn't have the nerve to ask her to stay.

We walked out of Nanshan Garden.

Ji Dongxun messaged his third sister saying that it wasn't a good match and he didn't like her.

[Sister Ji: So what kind of one do you like? This is what we found according to your requirements.]

[Ji Dongxun: That's too fake. I prefer the real thing.]

Ji Dongxun thought for a moment, then added:

[She has a pleasant voice, a gentle and lovely personality, and is quite quirky.]

[Third Sister Ji: ...Alright, then Third Sister will help you look again.]

Night fell.

After finishing her night run, Jiang Weixi took out her computer to edit her daily vlog.

All three roommates were away over the weekend.

Tang Tang and Su Di went out for a good time.

Cheng Anuo worked three jobs, plus a part-time job at night until 2 a.m.

After Jiang Weixi finished editing the video, she clicked "Publish".

She now has 12.6 followers.

The backend messages have been flooded.

Jiang Weixi quickly glanced through the list and found a collaboration with GG.

I'd like her to recommend some products from a long-established domestic skincare brand.

Jiang Weixi replied to the other party, inquiring about the price.

Before going to bed, she spread out her yoga mat and did a set of stretches to continue sculpting her perfect figure.

Mr. Liu said he wouldn't call her today.

Jiang Weixi was getting ready to sleep.

Ji Dongxun didn't get home until 11 p.m. He opened the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of 1993 red wine, and took a small sip.

I suddenly miss her.

My body is restless.

Initiate a video call.

Jiang Weixi had just closed her eyes when her phone woke her up. She answered, "Brother..."

"Are you asleep?"

"Not yet, brother, why does your voice sound a little hoarse?"

"I had a little wine."

"Drinking so late at night?"

"I want to drink it."

"Are you drinking it yourself?"

"Stay with me."

"They don't drink alcohol."

Ji Dongxun lowered his voice: "Baby, I miss you."

Jiang Weixi: "I miss you too."

Ji Dongxun: "Why are you talking so loudly tonight? Are your roommates still awake?"

Jiang Weixi: "They're all not here."

Ji Dongxun: "Are you lonely?"

Jiang Weixi: "With you by my side, how could I be lonely?"

After a two-second silence, the other person's deep voice sounded again: "But I'm so lonely."

"Baby~" he murmured, his voice tender and ambiguous.

She understood almost instantly, bit her lip lightly, and moved the camera up to her waist.

"Brother~"

"Baby is so good."

His soft breathing reached her ears.

Jiang Weixi felt a bit hot and embarrassed, and even developed feelings.

He suddenly asked, "Honey, do you want to see what I'm doing?"