Enchanted (GL)

Chapter 23

“Xiao Ji, did you find out, only your milk tea cup is pink.” An analyst from the neighboring group came over and whispered a gossip to Ji Xi.

Ji Xi noticed that only her milk tea cup was printed with pink cherry blossoms, while others were monotonous white.

“I just bought it for you. What do you mean by Xiao Lu?”

Ji Xi naturally understood what the other person said, but she pretended to be a fool and let the milk tea that hadn’t been drunk on the table, and said with a smile: “If you like this taste, you take it. I won’t drink it.”

The female colleague shook her head wisely, with an expression of eating melon online.

Ji Xi looked at the pattern on the cup again, didn’t bother to think about it, and continued to work.

On the weekend, Ji Xi started to give Qiao Qing an art class, perhaps it is more appropriate to call it a painting enlightenment class. She is not a professional, so she can’t teach the knowledge of professional system, but it is okay to accompany the little guy to paint and develop her preferences. Although Qiao Zhiyu did not ask her for anything, Ji Xi still checked a lot of relevant information and prepared lessons carefully.

“Teacher, what do you draw today?”

Ji Xi took out a bunch of watercolor paints, adjusted the colors, and said, “Today we paint fruits, okay?”

“Good!” Qiao Qing’s eyes beamed. As long as children see the colorful flowers, they seem to be particularly happy.

Before long, there was a knock on the door.

Then it was Qiao Zhiyu who came in.

“Mr. Qiao.” Ji hoped to go and greeted with a smile. She thought that Qiao Zhiyu didn’t plan to go out today. She wore her long curly hair casually. She wore a black T-shirt to show off her figure, and put on loose trousers to make her waist thin.

If Ji Xi looks at a person, he will get used to looking at the overall ratio first, and then at his facial features. Qiao Zhiyu is really a woman she has seen, who is exactly the same in every respect. Even the lines of the arms, shoulders and neck are beautiful.

The first time I saw Qiao Zhiyu dressed in such a casual dress, Ji Xi only now understands why people in the company say Mr. Qiao is beautiful and beautiful.

Ji Xi’s personality is a bit idiotic. She is either completely immersed in her own world. If she pays attention to what she is paying attention to, her eyes will be unspeakably serious.

Qiao Zhiyu looked at him, why is there always the illusion that the girl’s eyes are not pure? She approached Ji Xi, hung her head and smiled and asked, “Why are you staring at me?”

It was okay, but it’s awkward to be bluntly said by Qiao Zhiyu. Ji Xi is not like Jiang Nian. Now she won’t be cheeky and say “you look good”. She just smiled quietly, and then lowered her head to draw her own painting.

It seems that I have become a little bit more smiling. Is it because of my call that night? Qiao Zhiyu also laughed.

In front of people who are unfamiliar, Qiao Zhiyu would never dress like this. Speaking of which, is she familiar with Ji Xi? She didn’t know, anyway, when she got along with this girl, she was very relaxed and at ease.

I really like the feeling that night.

Qiao Zhiyu saw two set up drawing boards, “Painting watercolor today?”

Ji Xi looked up again, “Yeah.”

On the table are various fruits, grapes, mangoes, and a piece of watermelon.

While painting, Qiao Qing said greedily: “Teacher, I still want to paint oranges, I will ask Grandma Li for an orange.”

Ji Xi smiled and looked at it, “Okay.”

Qiao Qing went downstairs.

Ji Xi became silent again.

Qiao Zhiyu liked the way Ji Xi painted, as if the impetuous air around him calmed down. She also agreed with what Lu Feng said, this is a very special girl with personality.

A strand of hair slipped off, and Ji Xi subconsciously hooked it with her hand. As a result, a bit of paint on her finger rubbed against her cheek, which was a bright yellow. She paid no attention, and continued to focus on her own.

Qiao Zhiyu stared at her cheek and smiled softly.

Ji Xi turned her head and found that Qiao Zhiyu had been staring at herself. On a whim, she asked Qiao Zhiyu in a trivial manner: “Why staring at me?”

After asking, the room was silent.

After Qiao Zhiyu paused for half a second, he replied softly: “I like you.”

Ji Xi was stunned. She looked at Qiao Zhiyu’s face, and when she heard Qiao Zhiyu’s words, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Before he could react, his heartbeat seemed to precede consciousness, already speeding up.

After Qiao Zhiyu finished speaking, he laughed lazily. She didn’t know what was wrong with herself, every time she saw Ji Xi, she couldn’t help but tease her like this. It’s quite “evilly fun.”

Again.

Never guess Joe’s next sentence.

But with a thick skin, Ji Xi surrendered to Qiao Zhi from the bottom of her heart. Joe jokes casually.

After Qiao Zhiyu finished laughing, he pointed to Ji Xi’s face and reminded her in a low voice: “Here, my face is dirty.”

Ji Xi was about to wipe it with her hands.

“You’re not stupid, your hands are dirty.” Qiao Zhiyu pulled Ji Xi’s hand away in time, and then took a wet wipe from the side, leaned over and wiped it carefully for her.

Ji Xi stood up straight and straight.

The other person rubbed very lightly, as if he was afraid of hurting himself, and his eyes were gentle. There is a fragrance when the hand is close, which is the smell of hand cream. The sudden intimacy made Ji Xi at a loss what to do. Some things are inexplicable, for example, she feels that her heartbeat is speeding up a little inexplicably.

Ji Xi didn’t know where to look, so she lowered her eyes. When she saw the other party raising her hand, her collarbone was more obvious, thin and beautiful.

Qiao Zhiyu rubbed the wet wipes on Ji Xi’s face. Near the corner of his mouth, his lips were thin and beautiful…

“I’ll do it myself.” Ji Xi whispered.

“Okay.” Qiao Zhi stared at Ji Xi’s lips and said, his voice also soft.

At this time, Qiao Qing came up with two oranges in his hands, distracting the two of them. She saw that Qiao Zhiyu was still in the room, so she asked innocently: “Auntie, do you want to go to class together?”

“Okay.” Qiao Zhiyu asked Ji Xi instead, “Is that okay? Teacher Ji.”

Ji Xi: “Of course you can.”

For Ji Xi, nothing is more pleasant than taking a leisurely time to paint. This is probably her only entertainment.

“Did you take a rest last night?” Qiao Zhiyu looked at Ji Xi with dark circles under her eyes, looking haggard.

“Moving house last night, I did not go to bed until late after packing up.” Ji Xi replied. She found that Qiao Zhiyu was like a special case. They hadn’t known each other for a long time, and they didn’t know if they could be friends, but she didn’t mind telling Qiao Zhiyu about her life.

Last night, Jiang Nian happened to come back from traveling abroad and helped her. Strictly speaking, she didn’t count as a move. There were so few things. After she moved, her 40-square-meter room seemed empty. It’s almost the same as before. The only decoration is probably the lucky cat that Qiao Zhiyu gave her.

Ji Xi is used to being clean and tidy. She cleaned the room last night before taking a shower and going to bed. It was quite late. Just after moving, there were a lot of housework, and there were big and small daily necessities to buy, so she didn’t sleep late this weekend, and got up early again. I didn’t get enough sleep, and I’m not in a good spirit today.

“Move out of school?” Qiao Zhiyu remembered that Ji Xi was still living in the dormitory two days ago.

Ji Xi nodded and said, “Well, I graduated.”

Qiao Zhiyu: “Congratulations.”

Ji Xi didn’t know what to answer, and said thank you.

As far as Ji Xi graduated, it is indeed something to be congratulated. She has been looking forward to this day for many years.

Many people don’t want to grow up and don’t want to face the reality. Ji Xi is different. She wants to grow up quickly when she was a child. Only when she grows up can she be able to change things. This is true in reality. She still remembers how strange and confused she came to this prosperous city seven years ago, but now she can also find her own corner in the high-rise buildings and lead a decent life.

“Mr. Qiao, I think Xiaoqing is very interested in painting, and I can hire a professional teacher for her in the future.”

After Qiao Qing heard what Ji Xi said, he became unhappy, and muttered, “I don’t want other teachers.”

Qiao Zhiyu hurriedly coaxed, rubbing Qiao Qing’s head, “No change, no change.”

Qiao Qing smiled and pulled Qiao Zhiyu: “Auntie, do I look like it?”

Qiao Zhiyu looked at the little guy smearing and wiping an orange, but it was like that. She patiently praised, “Like, the baby is painted really well.”

With that said, Qiao Zhiyu took out two pieces of toffee from his pocket. One piece was handed to Qiao Qing as a reward, and the other piece was handed to Ji Xi. She occasionally prepares a few candies on her body. When she can’t coax Qiao Qing, she feeds one. This method is simple and effective.

Ji Xi looked at the toffee that Qiao Zhiyu passed over, which is the white rabbit she usually eats most often.

“Don’t you like it?” Qiao Zhiyu said, Qiao Qing has been particularly fond of toffee recently, and is also Ji Xi. She finds it interesting that such a big person still loves toffee like a child.

“The teacher ate her aunt’s candy, and she will make her aunt happy in the future.” Qiao Qing said coldly to Ji Xi, not letting go of every opportunity.

Never underestimate the logical ability of a child, but the little guy is really sensible. Ji Xi wanted to laugh, she responded to Qiao Qing, “Okay ”

Qiao Zhiyu took out another candy from her pocket without any rush. She looked at Ji Xi with a smile and explained, “I performed well that night. One more reward.”

Thinking of what happened that night, Ji Xi smiled quietly. She was also welcome, and directly took the two candies that Qiao Zhiyu had received and held them in her palms, then turned her head to continue drawing on the drawing paper.

Perhaps her most relaxing time of the week is now, every weekend she comes to Qiao’s house to teach tutors. She didn’t think it was work, but unexpectedly relaxed, and even looked forward to it.

On Monday night, Ji Xi asked Jiang Nian and Yao Ran to come to the apartment to eat hot pot, and Jiang Nian helped her a lot in finding a house and moving.

Originally, Ji Xi wanted to make an appointment for the weekend night, but the weekend was when Jiang Nian was the busiest, and her studio couldn’t get the list.

Eating hot pot is much more convenient than cooking. Just boil a pot of soup and cook in it. The ingredients were all prepared by Ji Xi in advance last night. When Jiang Nian and Yao Ran came over, they brought a lot of wine and snacks. They thought about it and were ready to finish the hot pot before watching a movie here.

Everyone is busy, it is rare to have time to join in the fun. Ji Xi is slow to heat up, and spends most of the time alone, but I have to say that one or two friends who are interested in this strange city will not be so lonely.

Ji Xi was washing vegetables in the kitchen. Jiang Nian and Yao Ran came over, and Jiang Nian said, “Come and do you a favor, lest we eat and drink for nothing.”

“No, it will be fine soon.” Ji Xi said.

Jiang Nian grinned and said, “What are you polite to me?”

Yao Ran saw that the relationship between the two was too good, and asked curiously: “How did you two meet?”

“I and her…”

Before Ji Xi finished speaking, he heard Jiang Nian snatching in front of her and saying, “Oh, she came to get a tattoo from me. Her tattoo is still a living sign in our shop.”

Ji Xi looked at Jiang Nian silently. Jiang Nian said this, obviously trying to hide something.

“Boss Yao, I’ll just stay here to help. You go and rest. Good.” Jiang Nian, with a hippy smile, coaxed Yao Ran away first.

The kitchen is too small and it is indeed crowded with three people. After Yao Ran left, Ji Xi asked Jiang Nian quietly, “Why lie?”

Jiang Nian said embarrassedly: “She still doesn’t know how old I am. If she knew I was several years younger than her, she would definitely not be with me.”

Ji Xi was speechless for a while, and lowered her voice: “You can’t lie to her either.”

“I didn’t want to lie to her. I joked that I was about the same age as her, and she thought I was thirty.” Jiang Nian poured down the bitterness in his stomach to Jixi, and raised this issue with her head. She was a long time ago with the issue of age. I just wanted to explain to Yao Ran, “She had divorced once before, and her ex-husband was younger than her. She told me that she could no longer be younger than her. I don’t know how to tell her now.”

Ji Xi: “…”

Almost six years old, can you be called about the same age?

“Find a chance to explain it clearly.”

“I’m afraid she will break up with me,” Jiang Nian’s frowning brow could pinch the fly, “I am really tempted by her.”

Ji Xi doesn’t know much about emotional matters, but feels that honesty is the most basic between two people. “Then you have to explain it to her, and you won’t be able to hide it for a lifetime.”

Jiang Nian bit his lip: “Yeah.”

I can only find a suitable opportunity.

At this moment, Ji Xi’s mobile phone on the refrigerator rang, she wiped her hands with a tissue and went to read the news. Seeing that the notification on the lock screen said “Mr Joe”, she immediately clicked in.

Qiao Zhiyu sent her a picture of Zhang Qiaoqing sleeping.

Ji Xi typed with one hand: “Why did the little guy go to bed so early today?”

Qiao Zhiyu was sitting on the balcony smoking a cigarette. He was bored. After seeing Ji Xi’s reply, he immediately replied: “I was learning to bike all afternoon. I was probably tired from riding. I fell asleep before I got off work today.”

When I’m bored, I want someone to chat.

I sent her the photo.

After that night, the two became familiar with each other a lot, and occasionally chatted a few words. But most of the topics they talked about were about Qiao Qing.

She should have just arrived home. Ji Xi asked, “You just got home?”

Qiao Zhiyu: “Yeah”

After a while, Ji Xi cared again: “Have you had dinner?”

After Qiao Zhiyu saw this question, he originally wanted to perfuse to say that he was ready to eat, but in the end he truthfully replied: “No.”

When a person is not hungry, he has little appetite. It doesn’t matter whether you eat or not.

She wanted to see what Ji Xi would say. Maybe you will “coax” yourself? Qiao Zhiyu took another puff of cigarette lightly, swallowing, watching the smoke dissipate, lowered his head and laughed, what he was thinking…

Ji Xi thought for a while, and after hesitating for a while, he typed a string on the keyboard: “Come to me for hot pot? Sister dye is also here, and her girlfriend.”

Jiang Nian was washing the dishes while looking at Ji Xi: “Who is chatting with, smiling so sweetly.”