After a drive of over an hour, Jiang Feng and Bai Zhiqing returned to the city.
At this moment, Bai Zhiqing appeared to be frowning deeply.
Although this trip home was filled with various unpleasant experiences, truthfully, she really didn't want to come back.
After all, in that small county, although she and Jiang Feng pretended to be a couple, she was really into the role and enjoyed that feeling immensely.
Returning now meant that her dream was ending, and she had to separate from Jiang Feng.
"Xiao Feng, will you come home with me? I'll make something delicious tonight to reward you!" Bai Zhiqing said to Jiang Feng with a meaning deep in her eyes.
"No, Sister Bai, just drop me off at the Chu Group Building, I have something to do there." Jiang Feng shook his head.
The words "Sister Bai" instantly pulled Bai Zhiqing back to reality; she could only sigh softly.
There was nothing she could do; despite the difficulty in letting go, Bai Zhiqing could only drive to the building of the Chu Group.
Just as Jiang Feng was about to get out of the car, Bai Zhiqing suddenly leaned over, carrying a fragrant breeze, and tightly hugged him.
When Jiang Feng was caught by surprise and didn't have time to react, Bai Zhiqing gave him a sweet kiss that was firmly planted on his cheek!
Jiang Feng quickly turned his head, only to see Bai Zhiqing with a flushed face, as if she was shyly intoxicated by old wine.
"What are you looking at? This is your reward, for all the hard work these past days..." Bai Zhiqing's face was beet-red, as she forced herself to find an excuse, giving Jiang Feng a sidelong glance.
Jiang Feng touched his face, which still had the fragrant scent of Bai Zhiqing's saliva, and said with a wry smile, "Sister Bai, head back now, call me if you need anything."
"Mm~"
Bai Zhiqing watched as Jiang Feng finally got out of the car, her heart unable to calm from beating wildly.
She couldn't believe she had been so impulsive, kissing him without considering the consequences...
But after offering this one kiss, she felt much better, and after giving Jiang Feng one last lovesick glance, she left, content.
...
Jiang Feng walked alone towards the Chu Group Building, but before he could go in, he suddenly saw a slender figure walking with her head down by the roadside, deep in thought.
The figure was so familiar; who else could it be but Chu Feifei?
"Fei'er!" Jiang Feng immediately called out, walking over to her.
Chu Feifei, walking silently with her head lowered, was startled by the sound, and turned to look at Jiang Feng.
She seemed a bit dazed; with so many people and cars in the bustling city, how did Jiang Feng suddenly appear?
"Uncle, why are you here?" Chu Feifei asked, looking at Jiang Feng in disbelief.
Seeing Chu Feifei force a smile, Jiang Feng felt a pang of heartache.
This girl had clearly been crying earlier when she was alone, and now that small face still had tear marks, looking like a pear blossom in the rain, with just a faint forced smile.
"Why are you here all alone?" Jiang Feng approached Chu Feifei and asked with concern.
"Not feeling well, just wanted to take a walk." Chu Feifei gave a sad little smile, "Uncle, when did you come back? Such a coincidence to meet you."
"It wasn't a coincidence; I specifically came back to find you." Jiang Feng said calmly.
"To find me?" Chu Feifei was stunned, and then she softly bit her cherry lips, tears breaking out again on her dainty face: "Do you know about my engagement?"
Jiang Feng remained silent for two seconds, then silently nodded.
"Was it Uncle Zhuge who told you?"
"Yes." Jiang Feng nodded again.
He didn't tell Chu Feifei that he actually knew earlier.
Because he didn't want Chu Feifei to feel like he, just like all those in the know, was lying to her, as that would hurt her even more.
"Then, Uncle, if one day I am really married off to someone, will you feel sorry for me?" Chu Feifei looked up with her innocent little face, asking Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng felt even more distressed for her; he immediately reached out to wipe away the cold tears from the corners of her eyes: "Fei'er, the reason I came back is to help you solve this problem. Don't worry, with me here, no one can force you to marry someone you don't like. Be it the Huangfu Family from the Provincial City or any other gate valve, it makes no difference, that's my promise to you!"
Hearing Jiang Feng say this, Chu Feifei's face, already flooded with tears, suddenly overflowed once again!
However, this time they weren't cold tears but warm tears of excitement!
"Really? Uncle, do you mean it when you say it?" She tilted her head, biting her cherry lips and asked.
"I mean it. Every word I said to you is true!" Jiang Feng nodded earnestly.
"So I can marry whomever I want?" Chu Feifei asked with emotion again.
"Yes! ...Hm?" Jiang Feng nodded in agreement but suddenly felt something was off!
If she wants to marry the person she chooses, she can marry?
Had he dug a hole for himself to fall into...
"Pfft!"
Seeing that Jiang Feng unintentionally made himself fall into a trap, Chu Feifei was thrilled, as if all the unhappiness was tossed aside!
"Silly uncle, you're sincere, no wonder I like you so much..." Chu Feifei said with a flushed face, lowering her head bashfully.
Her voice was like that of a mosquito, but Jiang Feng heard it clearly!
But Jiang Feng, hearing this, pretended not to hear, took a deep breath, and placing his hands on her shoulders with a tender gesture, said, "Let's go, stop wandering aimlessly, go home first, and we'll plan about those matters later."
"Mm." Chu Feifei nodded obediently.
At that moment, she felt somewhat relieved.
Because she knew that since Jiang Feng himself said he would help her solve the trouble, he definitely could!
In her heart, Jiang Feng was invincible! And as long as she followed by Jiang Feng's side, she wasn't afraid of anything!
"Let's go!" Jiang Feng wiped her tears again, leading her away.
"Mmm-hmm!"
With her sadness disappearing quickly, Chu Feifei, resembling a cheerful nightingale, was bouncing and carefree, following Jiang Feng home.
Yet, whether it was due to her giddy mood, just as they reached the parking lot, Chu Feifei suddenly froze in step!
She felt her foot slip, and upon looking down in a daze, her face turned beet-red in an instant.
It turned out that the strap on her right sandal had suddenly snapped!
This made it impossible for her to continue bouncing, leaving her to drag the sandal with each step!
This... was truly embarrassing!!
If they were in a different place, Chu Feifei might not feel so awkward, but being on a busy street with Jiang Feng made her feel utterly mortified!
"What's the matter?"
Jiang Feng, about to unlock the car, noticed Chu Feifei's unusual behavior and asked, puzzled.
"N-nothing!" Chu Feifei's face turned pink, too embarrassed to speak.
At that moment, she deeply regretted her lack of caution and felt an intense shame, wishing she could find a hole to hide in...