Jingxia Rose

Chapter 47: Are they living together?

The car was heated, and after a while, Ji Xian felt the blood in his body gradually warming up. His clenched fingertips were still cold, but not as tense as before.

Wen Qi asked, "Why didn't you wear a thicker coat?"

"Bulky down jackets are not suitable for the workplace, as they affect one's appearance."

"Tomorrow morning is still the factory inspection, and the summary meeting is in a week. You can wear more layers." Wen Qi paused, as if afraid she wouldn't listen, and added, "This week will be quite intense. If you catch a cold, your body won't be able to handle it."

Ji Xian glanced at him, remaining silent for a moment.

But Wen Qi was somewhat puzzled by that calm gaze and asked hesitantly, "What's wrong?"

Ji Xian shook his head and smiled slightly, "No. I've remembered President Wen's reminder. Don't worry, I definitely won't hinder your subsequent travel arrangements."

Wen Qi pursed his lips, feeling that something was off about what she said.

You couldn't detect much emotion on her face.

Silence returned to the car, and neither of them spoke again.

One reason is that they don't want to talk about it, and the other is that they don't know what to say.

Soon the car arrived at Shen Jia's dormitory. Just like yesterday, she knocked on the glass and greeted Ji Xuan and Wen Qi in the back.

Shen Jia's gaze towards Wen Qi seemed even more tender than yesterday; even in the cold night, a hint of reluctance could be seen.

Love is such an irrational thing.

It's like Shen Jia and Wen Qi only met for the first time yesterday, yet their feelings for each other arose inexplicably.

He didn't deny Wen Qi's charm. Whether it was his family background or his appearance, he was one in a million, so it was understandable that girls would fall for him.

Ji Xian didn't know what she was thinking now. To be honest, more than a year had passed.

She may not have completely let go of him yet, but the obsession she once had to keep going has long since been eroded away over these hundreds of days and nights.

Just like when we decided to break up.

She can accept that he will date other women, get married, and have children in the future.

Right now, being admired by just one girl is nothing to her.

When they arrived at her residential area, Wen Qi finally spoke up, "Gerna's largest parts factory is located in the far north, which takes about an hour to get there from the city, so we have to leave at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Regarding tomorrow's schedule, Hall had already told her in the afternoon that she should just follow Wen Qi's schedule.

She assumed that Hall wouldn't be accompanying the inspections starting tomorrow and would be handed over directly to Gerner's vice president and several other senior executives, so she nodded in agreement without asking any questions.

I was originally planning to ask before getting off the bus, but now that he brought it up himself, I nodded, "Okay, let's go to the hotel tomorrow..."

"No need, I'll come pick you up," Wen Qi interrupted her. "Just tell your assistant."

Ji Xuan hesitated for two seconds, then said, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Wen."

I've often heard her call me "President Wen" before, since we both keep our personal and professional lives separate at the company.

But in just two days, hearing her address me as "President Wen" repeatedly made me feel inexplicably choked up.

Moreover, there is a deep sense of distance.

It seemed as if the chasm between them had widened and lengthened.

Wen Qi glanced at her rather thin coat and handed her his black coat, saying, "Wear this; it's windy outside."

Ji Xuan was stunned, his face filled with astonishment.

But Wen Qi's tone and gaze were very serious and firm, and even his eyes revealed complete focus.

This is the coat he's wearing today.

Moreover, it looked somewhat familiar. She remembered that she had bought him a similar coat on Valentine's Day during their third year of dating. Although most of his clothes were dark-colored, especially his winter coats, it was actually difficult to distinguish them without careful observation.

But at least she bought it herself. She was very happy and excited for a while because she saw that he liked it and wore it often.

She didn't know if he wore it last year, but she was quite surprised that he was still wearing it this year.

After all, as far as she knew, he rarely wore those bespoke suits for more than a year.

"No need, thank you for your kindness, Mr. Wen."

Ji Xian didn't give those messy thoughts a chance to sprout and spread, and directly refused, "It's only a few steps from home, it's alright, Mr. Wen, take care."

After saying that, she stopped looking at him and got out of the car.

He greeted Ye Xueyan, who was driving in front, and turned to walk into the residential area when he saw a familiar figure walking towards him in the distance.

She asked in surprise, "When did you get back?"

Xiao Guxing was carrying three or four large bags of ingredients, all quite heavy. Upon seeing her, he immediately put them down and waved to her, "Come and lend a hand, they're so heavy."

Ji Xuan hurried over, "Why did you buy so much? What are all of them?"

"Why are you dressed so lightly?" Xiao Guxing frowned. "Your nose is all red from the cold. Don't underestimate the wind in Moscow in winter; it could blow you out of bed tomorrow."

As he spoke, he took off his coat and gave it to her.

Ji Xian stiffened slightly, remembering the coat Wen Qi had handed her in the car earlier.

There was no engine sound behind us, so they must not have left.

Moreover, wearing a man's coat might seem too intimate.

She wasn't used to it and still politely declined, saying, "No, if you, the boss, get sick from the cold, wouldn't I, the employee, become the one who sins?"

Xiao Guxing clicked his tongue and immediately draped his coat over her shoulders. "Come on, if I let my capable assistant get sick from the cold, wouldn't I feel bad as the boss?"

"Don't take it off!"

After giving her the warning, seeing that she was still carrying her laptop bag and shoulder bag, he deliberately grabbed a small bag and forced it into her hands, saying, "You carry this."

Ji Xian was speechless for a moment. She glanced at the contents of the bag and saw that it contained spicy strips and snacks, and even Thirteen Spices.

"What are you..."

Xiao Guxing said, "Didn't you say that there are many things you can't buy here? I specially brought them from China for you. I thought it wouldn't be appropriate to just bring a suitcase, so I brought bags instead."

Are all the items brought in such detail?

Ji Xuan opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"How about it? I went through all that trouble to bring this for you, aren't you touched?" Xiao Guxing raised his eyebrows smugly. "Remember to cook me a big meal next time to reward me."

"Wasn't it shipped in as luggage?"

She countered with a question, but seeing Xiao Guxing suddenly adopt a 'that's not funny' expression, she laughed again, "Mr. Xiao is so thoughtful. Thank you for going to the trouble of going to the supermarket to pick these things out for me."

"walk into."

As Xiao Guxing turned around, he glanced at the luxury car parked on the side of the road. At a distance of seven or eight meters, his gaze met that of Wen Qi inside the car.

He frowned, then looked away, suppressing the unease in his heart, and walked inside side by side with Ji Xian.

They were both standing sideways. Wen Qi recognized Xiao Guxing and naturally also took in Ji Xuan's every smile and frown.

Watching their retreating figures as they walked inside together, Wen Qi unconsciously tightened his grip on the coat, and his breathing quickened without him even realizing it.

They... are living together?

(End of this chapter)