Chapter 273: An Inexplicable Emotion
Although Mu Ming had a crush on Jian Xi, he didn’t get the chance to stay in M Country for a long time. Hence, it was rare for him to meet her. However, the man often justified his frequent traveling to M Country by business trips. Mu Ming longed for seeing her. Besides, Mu Ming cooperated with Qin Muxuan’s company. Jian Xi was in charge of that project.
“Thank you, but you don’t have to. I’m not that picky.” In fact, Jian Xi had no special diet, but it seemed that she didn’t have favorite food. She got used to the Japanese cuisine because Qin Muxuan frequented Japanese restaurants.
“Got it.” Answered Mu Ming. His eyes were glued to Jian Xi. He was observing the woman, trying to figure out her favorites. Then he could bring the food that suited her taste.
It turned out that Jian Xi chose the Japanese cuisine. She removed the plastic wrap. Suddenly, she raised her head as if something struck her. “Have you had lunch? Join us.” She asked.
“Ah… Okay.” Mu Ming was not famished. However, he was curious about the flavor after Jian Xi invited him.
Therefore, he sat beside Jian Xi and started eating. On the opposite side, Qin Xin gnawed the fried chicken. Her lips were covered with grease, shining.
Jian Xi took out a napkin to wipe the kid’s mouth.
Noticing that, Mu Ming imagined the future. If he could be with Jian Xi, it would be perfect to marry her and have a child. The alluring scene made him grin.
However, Jian Xi didn’t realize his thought. If she knew that, she would be taken aback.
After lunch, Mu Ming left because of work. Jian Xi held a story book which she brought here from the hotel, telling stories.
After a while, Qin Xin gradually fell asleep.
Staring at Qin Xin’s face, Jian Xi felt soft. She slightly touched the girl’s chubby face. The woman was cautious as if she was worried about waking the kid up.
Jian Xi started dreaming every time she met Qin Xin. In effect, she yearned for her Mr. Right and having a baby.
However, it might be tough to find her other half again.
Considering that, she became downhearted. Her eyes turned dim. However, she hid her emotion right away. ‘I have Qin Xin by my side. That’s enough.’
Regarding Qin Xin as her own daughter, Jian Xi was fond of this bubbly girl.
Qin Muxuan was helping Qin Xin put on her dress the next morning. The girl was able to be discharged today.
Qin Xin danced, waving her arms. A bright smile appeared on her face. She was overjoyed when thinking of being discharged. The kid was bored to death after spending a day in the poky and dull ward.
“I’ll go through the formalities. Just a minute.” With Qin Xin’s medical record in hand, Jian Xi said to Qin Muxuan and the kid.
“Thank you.” Qin Muxuan nodded.
Seeing that, Jian Xi turned around and headed towards the doctor’s office.
“Mommy, may I ask Xixi to take me out for fun?” Said Qin Xin. The girl’s big eyes were full of expectation. ‘Humdrum almost kills me. I should go out and get some fresh air.’
The mother knew her daughter well. A smile touched Qin Muxuan’s lips. She said gently. “Of course. But you should listen to her and never wander off.” Qin Muxuan warned.
After all, Qin Muxuan was literally freaked out in the airport the day before yesterday. She was still upset when thinking of that.
“I promise I’ll be a good girl and never trouble you and Xixi.” Qin Xin nodded meekly.
Hearing that, Qin Muxuan felt relieved. She packed Qin Xin’s things up and waited for Jian Xi.
After a while, Jian Xi finished the procedure and left the hospital with Qin Muxuan and Qin Xin.
As soon as they stepped out of the hospital, they met Mu Ming at the entrance.
The man found them and waved his hand.
Noticing that, Qin Muxuan threw a meaningful glimpse at Jian Xi. “Well, well, well. I saw Beauty and the Beast. The beast comes to escort the beauty.” Qin Muxuan teased. Xin had gossiped about them, so Qin Muxuan knew Mu Ming had brought the lunch yesterday and Jian Xi had changed the way she called Mu Ming.
Qin Muxuan had been astonished when hearing that. However, she was delighted for Jian Xi. She hoped Jian Xi could start a new relationship in order to get rid of the last one. After all, Qin Muxuan spoke highly of Mu Ming.
“Please! He might misunderstand.” Jian Xi contradicted subconsciously.
‘We’re just friends.’ Thought Jian Xi. However, Qin Muxuan’s words embarrassed her, which made things weird.
Gazing at her friend, Qin Muxuan guessed, ‘She’s not aware that she has taken him to heart.’ Qin Muxuan snickered but said nothing.NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.
Mu Ming walked over. “Let’s go. I’ll drive you to the hotel.” He grinned. Mu Ming knew Qin Xin was discharged today, so he waited for them early in the morning.
Peering at Mu Ming, Jian Xi pondered that he had been waiting for a long time. She was dumbfounded. “Thank you.” Noticing his expression, Jian Xi nodded. ‘Well, he’s here to pick Qin Xin up. It has nothing to do with me.’
Hence, they got in Mu Ming’s car which headed towards the hotel.
Somehow, Jian Xi started worrying because of Qin Muxuan’s words. ‘Does Mu Ming like me?’ Thinking of that, Jian Xi felt she was narcissistic. However, she was looking forward to an answer.
Holding Qin Xin in her arms, Qin Muxuan turned around. She noticed what was on Jian Xi’s mind. However, Qin Muxuan didn’t say that out.
“I should meet the lawyer in the afternoon. Could you show Xin around the city? She kept nagging in my ear.” Qin Muxuan said to Jian Xi.
Jian Xi was immersed in her thoughts, so she didn’t react promptly. She stared at Qin Muxuan blankly. “What?”
Qin Xin climbed onto Jian Xi’s lap. The girl raised her head. Jian Xi saw a trace of expectation in the kid’s eyes. “Xixi, please!” After saying that, Qin Xin directly held Jian Xi’s arm and slightly waggled the woman’s hand.
Jian Xi finally got her thoughts together. A gummy smile lifted her lips. She stroked the girl’s head. “Okay, let’s have fun together.”
As soon as Jian Xi finished her words, Qin Xin exclaimed. A broad smile lit up her face. “Great! I’m gonna hang out with Xixi!”
Hearing the child whooped, Mu Ming who was driving beamed. “I’m free this afternoon. Where will you go? I can send you there.”
Jian Xi was about to reject him immediately after she heard that. However, Qin Xin cut in first. “That would be great! Xixi, Uncle Mu can join us!”
Jian Xi gaped at Qin Xin awkwardly. After a while, the woman opened her mouth in a low voice. “Don’t you have to work this afternoon?” She raised her head and peered at Mu Ming.
Mu Ming was afraid that Jian Xi would rebuff him. Hearing her question, he became relieved inwardly. “Mmm, I’m free today.”
Since Mu Ming said so, Jian Xi couldn’t refuse him. Silence reigned in the car for this moment. Considering Jian Xi acquiesced, Mu Ming grinned.
After he pulled over at the entrance of the hotel, Mu Ming told Jian Xi he would pick her and Qin Xin up in the afternoon. Then he left.
In the hotel room, Qin Muxuan had a warm bath. When she stepped out of the bathroom, she saw Jian Xi sat on the sofa with Qin Xin’s doll in hands. Jian Xi was in a daze.
Qin Muxuan strode over and held Qin Xin in her hands. “Hey, what are you thinking about?” She asked Jian Xi.
Qin Muxuan’s voice interrupted Jian Xi’s thoughts. “Nothing.” Replied Jian Xi subconsciously.
She shook her head repeatedly, trying to get rid of those ridiculous ideas. ‘Well, forget about all these!’
Qin Muxuan gave Jian Xi a radiant grin. “Mu Ming’s a nice guy. You can try to date him.” Qin Muxuan heeded Jian Xi’s expression.
Jian Xi went stiff when hearing Qin Muxuan mention Mu Ming as if her friend had seen her through.
“He doesn’t have a thing for me.” Jian Xi muttered.
Hearing that, Qin Muxuan somehow thought Jian Xi was disappointed.
“What about you?” Qin Muxuan had no intention to tell Jian Xi that Mu Ming had been infatuated with her for a long time. She needed to figure out Jian Xi’s thoughts.
Jian Xi was petrified. ‘Do I have a crush on Mu Ming?’ She was perplexed. If Qin Muxuan had asked her before, Jian Xi would have said no. However, she was not sure about the answer now.
Noticing Jian Xi’s hesitation, Qin Muxuan added slowly. “Give the matter a little thought.” After saying that, she entered the room with Qin Xin in her arms. Jian Xi was left alone in the living room, wrestling in her mind.
Jian Xi was lost in thought after Qin Muxuan stepped into the bedroom. However, Jian Xi kept cautioning herself. ‘Don’t believe a romantic relationship. My failed commitment has proved that.’
Jian Xi clenched her clothes and drew a breath slowly. She tried to get rid of Mu Ming. The inexplicable emotion was finally suppressed after she kept telling herself that they were just friends.
She raised her head to check the time. They needed to have lunch after an hour, so Jian Xi asked for room service by her phone.
“Hello.” A concierge answered.
“Hello. This is from Room 1330. I’ll like to order some food…”