Jingxia Rose

Chapter 95: Aunt

"Are you sure you can drive?"

Seeing his tired appearance, Ji Xuan asked a question for his own safety.

She values ​​her life a lot.

Driving while fatigued can be quite dangerous.

Although it's only a half-hour journey.

Especially now that it's rush hour, traffic jams are common.

"How about... I drive? You can lie down in the passenger seat for a bit?"

Wen Qi didn't hesitate, knowing what she was worried about, he nodded and handed her the car keys.

Ji Xuan was very familiar with this car; he had driven it hundreds of times and could start it with his eyes closed.

She remembered that the last time she took the princess to the vet for vaccinations, Wen Qi wasn't driving this car, but that black Cayenne that she was quite familiar with.

But this Bentley is the one he uses most often.

Without even needing to get familiar with it, Ji Xuan stepped on the gas, and the car slowly started moving.

After a brief chat, Wen Qi leaned back in his chair and fell asleep.

As expected, there was a traffic jam during the morning rush hour. The traffic was intermittent, and it lasted for about ten or twenty minutes.

It took about an hour to drive there, a journey that should have taken half an hour.

After resting for an hour, Wen Qi felt much more energetic.

The process was the same as last time I came to the hospital.

He was the one who handled the queuing and registration.

When he gave her the injection, he covered her eyes with his hand, just like last time.

This time, Ji Xian truly felt the pain.

It hurts terribly.

Ji Xian bit her lower lip and subconsciously reached out to grab the hem of his clothes.

Wen Qi pursed his lips and gently patted her back to comfort her.

Even after the injection was finished, the pain in his arm was still intense, and Ji Xuan frowned.

Wen Qi helped her pull up the sleeve of her coat, looking at her little face that was almost scrunched up, feeling both amused and heartbroken.

"Give me the bag."

Wen Qi took her bag and simply helped her put her coat back on.

After leaving the hospital, Wen Qi retrieved the keys, opened the passenger door, and asked, "Does it still hurt?"

The pain gradually subsided. "It doesn't hurt anymore."

"Let's go to the supermarket later."

"what to buy?"

"Buy some fruit or something."

"Take it to the old house?" Seeing her nod, Wen Qi said, "No need to buy it."

He didn't explain why he didn't need to buy it; he just said those three words.

Seeing the doubt in her eyes, Wen Qi added, "No need to be so polite. They're all very happy that you're coming to their home. You don't need to worry about these formalities."

During the years they dated, she didn't always bring gifts when she visited.

Aside from the first few months of being together, and those important holidays and festivals.

Even for this, Sui Yi had previously said that she didn't need to buy anything, just come.

But she thought that after breaking up with Wen Qi, she could not be considered a relative of the Wen family, only an acquaintance.

Just like visiting relatives normally, you wouldn't dare to show up without bringing a gift.

Despite Wen Qi's words, she still insisted on going to the supermarket to buy fruit, but Wen Qi stopped her, saying, "There are only a few people in the family, we can't eat that much. Last time you bought so much, some of it was given to the servants."

Come to think of it.

The Wen family is small and not large; they only have a few mouths to feed, so how much can they eat?

In the end, she still bought two boxes of glutinous rice balls, six flavors, twelve pieces in each box. When the two arrived at the old house, they could hear laughter and cheerful voices coming from the living room from the entrance hall, along with a soft, sweet little girl's voice calling out "Grandma" repeatedly, which melted their hearts.

Ji Xian's heart skipped a beat, and she turned to look at Wen Qi in surprise.

Wen Qi was also a little confused at this moment, his face full of blankness. When he saw her looking over, he subconsciously shook his head to indicate that he did not know.

"Young Master, Miss Ji, you're back."

When the maid, Aunt Cheng, spotted them, she quickly came over with a smile. Before she could say who it was, a little girl with two braids suddenly darted out. Her grape-like eyes were bright and sparkling as she smiled and reached out her hand to Wen Qi.

"Uncle, hug me."

"Can Can?" A hint of surprise flashed in Wen Qi's eyes, and a handsome smile appeared on his lips. He bent down and picked up the little girl who was a little over three years old. "When did you come? Did you come with your mom and dad, or with your grandpa and grandma?"

"Grandma and Mom."

Can Can replied in her childish voice, then smiled and called out to Ji Xian, "Hello, Auntie."

Ji Xian froze.

Aunt?

Ji Xian was quite familiar with Sui Yi's relatives on her mother's side. During the four years they dated, they had met at least four or five times during holidays.

This little girl is the granddaughter of Wen Qi's second maternal uncle.

Ji Xian attended both her full-moon celebration and her first birthday banquet.

When Can Can was able to speak, Aunt Wen Qi taught the little girl to call her "auntie".

Logically speaking, she and Wen Qi had broken up for more than a year, and the last time she saw her, this girl was only about two years old, so she shouldn't remember her.

When Wen Qi heard her address that way, he smiled and reached out to pinch her chubby little cheek.

He said to Ji Xuan, "Let's go inside."

Ji Xian felt a little embarrassed and also felt strange.

As they walked in, they saw Sui Yi, who said happily, "Ah Xian is here! Come in quickly... Why are you carrying things again? Honestly, didn't I tell you last time that it's enough that you're here? You don't need to carry anything."

"aunt."

Ji Xian smiled and nodded, then, led by Sui Yi, walked to the living room. She pointed to the middle-aged lady and the young woman on the sofa, "Do you still remember your second aunt and sister-in-law?"

"Oh, Ah-Xian, it's been so long since I've seen you." The middle-aged lady had a kind face, and even without smiling, she exuded warmth.

Wen Qi was the first to greet them, calling out "Second Aunt" and "Sister-in-law".

Ji Xian opened his lips and mechanically followed suit.

The unease in my heart grew stronger.

After exchanging pleasantries, they learned that his second aunt and sister-in-law had also arrived unexpectedly, as they had gone on a family trip abroad during the Chinese New Year and had only returned a few days prior.

So, I took advantage of the Lantern Festival to go out and have some fun.

Her second aunt seemed unaware that she and Wen Qi had broken up, holding her hand affectionately, though she didn't bring up any awkward topics like urging her to get married or have children.

But Ji Xuan was somewhat overwhelmed by his second aunt's enthusiasm.

She glanced at Wen Qi several times, her eyes gentle and smiling, but with a hint of pleading and warning.

Wen Qi, this straight man, only realized it on the fourth time. He raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed lightly, stood up, walked up to her, and didn't even bother to come up with a reason or excuse.

He went straight to the point, "The sun is shining brightly today, how about we go for a walk in the backyard?"

"..."

Dude, your excuse for getting away is just too lame, isn't it?

Ji Xian chuckled twice and gave him a cold, brooding look.

My second aunt also let them go at the right time, saying, "Is it stuffy inside? Then hurry up and go for a walk."

"CanCan wants to go too!"

Upon hearing this, the little girl, who was munching on a snack, dropped it on the table and prepared to waddle off with her short legs.

Her mother grabbed her by the collar, her smile gentler than the winter sun. "Can Can, what did I tell you? Every grain of rice is hard-earned, we can't waste it. Finish your meal before you go out."

Can Can pouted and blinked her eyes as she looked at Wen Qi.

But Wen Qi, oblivious to romance, had his attention entirely on Ji Xian and didn't even glance at his little niece before going to the backyard with her.