CHAPTER 409: CHAPTER 379: TAKE MY PUNCH!

Jingyu Garden

After finishing her phone call with Qin Xia, Qiao Yuxian sat by the bathtub and didn’t go out.

She groggily got up, sat on the bed for a while, then went to the bathroom.

While washing her hands, she discovered a neatly opened package in the trash can by the sink.

The contents inside were partially exposed.

As Qiao Yuxian threw a tissue inside, she thought she had seen wrong, so she bent down to take a closer look.

The first thought in her head was.

Why is there an opened yet unused... in her trash can?

She couldn’t figure it out and couldn’t remember what happened last night.

Anyway, she felt herself, seemingly nothing had happened.

So she decided to go ask Gu Yanjing about it.

As she headed out, the moment her hand touched the bathroom door handle, she suddenly remembered what happened last night.

In that instant, countless images flashed in her mind.

She pressed her head.

Then, her eyes gradually widened.

After being dazed for two seconds, she let go of the bathroom door, took two steps back, and retreated directly to the bathtub. After a while, she took out her phone and called Qin Xia.

After the call, she sat by the bathtub, planning to spend the rest of her life there.

"Qiao Yuxian." Gu Yanjing knocked on the door from outside.

Qiao Yuxian looked at the door, then covered her ears.

Her phone call was so loud, the bathroom echoed.

Gu Yanjing outside must have heard it.

"Qiao Yuxian." Gu Yanjing knocked on the door again.

Qiao Yuxian covered her ears even harder.

She tried to pretend she couldn’t hear it, creating the illusion that no one was knocking outside.

But this illusion quickly shattered.

Gu Yanjing used a key to open the bathroom door from outside.

Qiao Yuxian hadn’t heard the door lock sound because she was covering her ears, but she sensed danger.

She turned her head to see Gu Yanjing approaching, ready to leave.

But as soon as she stood up, Gu Yanjing casually said, "Stand there."

Qiao Yuxian froze, sat back by the bathtub after two seconds, and covered her face.

She couldn’t see him, pretending he couldn’t see her.

Gu Yanjing walked over, patted her head, and chuckled softly.

"You’re laughing!" Qiao Yuxian said while covering her face.

Gu Yanjing touched the top of her head, "Not laughing."

"Liar," Qiao Yuxian said.

Gu Yanjing adjusted her long hanging hair.

"It’s not Qin Xia who sent it. Qin Xia took the wrong one; my gift is still with her." Qiao Yuxian took the chance to help Qin Xia with her image.

"Mm," Gu Yanjing replied.

Qiao Yuxian added, "I drank too much yesterday."

"Mm," Gu Yanjing was stroking her hair.

"Forget all that," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Okay," Gu Yanjing reached out for her hand.

Qiao Yuxian, still covering her face, whispered, "Don’t move."

Gu Yanjing’s eyes were smiling, his voice normal as he said, "Can’t see anyone now?"

"Can you not see me?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Originally, no one could see you." Gu Yanjing said indifferently.

"Why?" Qiao Yuxian asked with her face covered.

"Because you’re a flower that can turn invisible," Gu Yanjing said seriously.

Qiao Yuxian froze for a moment, even holding her breath. After a few seconds, she suddenly dropped her hands and stood up, saying, "Gu Yanjing!"

Gu Yanjing watched her, eyes filled with laughter.

Qiao Yuxian’s face flushed, hands on her hips, glaring at him, eyes almost shooting flames, "Dare to laugh! Take a punch from me!"

She raised her hand to hit him.

She hit him lightly, Gu Yanjing endured two hits, then held her hand, wrapped his arm around her waist, and kissed her.

Qiao Yuxian struggled twice, then rolled up his sleeve and bit his arm, leaving tiny teeth marks.

Gu Yanjing’s mouth curved into a smile, pinched her chin, and kissed her again.

Qiao Yuxian looked at him, no longer speaking.

Gu Yanjing kissed her once more, "Aunt Mei has cooked, go and eat something."

"Oh."

...

The weather became warmer, and soon it was May.

Qiao Yuxian’s three-month internship was about to end.

Recently, she started getting busy writing her internship report.

She occasionally went to the dubbing studio.

Another weekend arrived, Qiao Yuxian got up early to freshen up and pack.

Qin Xia joined the crew to read through the scripts, and the location was in Capital City.

Since last week, she had been clamoring to eat Qiao Yuxian’s oil-braised shrimp and rib soup, and after a week, Qiao Yuxian finally had time.

Early in the morning, she washed up, packed the things to bring to Qin Xia, and then went to cook.

When the meal was ready, Gu Yanjing drove her to the film crew.

It was an hour drive to the crew, but all the parking spots inside were taken.

Gu Yanjing parked his car outside, while Qin Xia came out to welcome them.

Qiao Yuxian and Qin Xia walked together, with Gu Yanjing carrying things behind them.

Qiao Yuxian wore sunglasses and linked her arm with Qin Xia’s, looking at the surrounding wasteland, "You’re reading scripts outdoors here?"

"A few days ago it was indoors, but recently it’s moved outdoors," Qin Xia said, "With the action scenes in the script now, the director and scriptwriter thought that being outdoors would capture the feeling better, more effectively."

Qiao Yuxian nodded, thinking it quite reasonable.

Qin Xia said, "Renting this place costs a lot each day."

Qiao Yuxian looked around again.

The place was large, with groups of people scattered everywhere, aside from the dirt on the ground.

"Is this dilapidated place that expensive?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

Qin Xia nodded.

"By the way," Qiao Yuxian said, "Did you know Chu Zhengran invested in this drama?"

"I know," Qin Xia said, "Heard about it in the crew."

"Xiao Zhe didn’t invest either," Qiao Yuxian said, "I heard Chu Zhengran approached Xiao Zhe, then took Xiao Zhe’s investment spot."

"I heard a bit about that too," Qin Xia said.

"Has he been here?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"No," Qin Xia replied, "The last time I saw him was when he came back from Cui Mountain Island, I’ve not seen him since."

Qiao Yuxian looked at her.

Qin Xia said, "It’s better this way, good for him, and good for me."

Qiao Yuxian looked at her again, "Enough of him. Hurry, eat something while there’s time."

"Alright."

Qin Xia led them to her nanny van.

Qin Xia and Qiao Yuxian got on the van.

Gu Yanjing waited outside and didn’t get in.

Qiao Yuxian made six dishes in total, all Qin Xia’s favorites, and she opened them one by one.

Qin Xia was just holding chopsticks waiting.

She had to maintain her weight and couldn’t eat much, she was just craving.

She only tried a little from each dish.

"Eat a little more, it’s alright," Qiao Yuxian said, "It’s not like one more bite will make you fat immediately."

"You can’t think that way," Qin Xia said, "If one keeps having that thought, it’ll pop up every time you eat, then you can’t control it."

"That’s right," Qiao Yuxian said.

Qin Xia slowly ate.

Qiao Yuxian watched her and after a while said, "Ji Xiaoxiao is also in this crew."

Qin Xia nodded, "Mm. Her roles aren’t heavy, but she’s extremely serious. So serious it’s scary. Plus, Gu Yicheng comes every day, every time I see, I feel annoyed for Ji Xiaoxiao."

"He still comes here?" Qiao Yuxian asked in surprise.

Qin Xia nodded, then looked out the car window, "He’s there, right there. Gu Yicheng’s car."

Qiao Yuxian looked outside through the window...