Chapter 27 The feeling of being pulled

Aunt Ping heard some noise at the door and came out, she saw Wen Huai running upstairs in a hurry, followed closely by Xu Youjing.

At first glance, she noticed something was amiss between them. She stepped forward to meet him, and caught a glimpse of something odd on Xu Youjing's right jaw.

"How come here—"

Then he reacted and stopped talking.

Xu Youjing seemed absent-minded. He withdrew his gaze from the stairs and looked inquiringly.

Aunt Ping smiled and then became embarrassed: "It's okay, it's okay, I saw it wrong."

She clapped her hands, looking as if she had suddenly understood something. "You don't have to ask me to cook tonight. The ingredients are all in the fridge. I've kept the medicinal food I prepared for Xiao Ai warm in the cupboard. Remember to let her taste it after dinner. If it doesn't taste good, I'll improve it. I'm going to the back to clean up. Call me if you need anything."

He said, "Thank you, Aunt Ping."

Aunt Ping smiled but said nothing. "It's better for you and Xiao Ai to be together than anything else. Okay, Aunt Ping is going to the back."

In the blink of an eye, Xu Youjing was the only one left in the living room.

He lowered his eyes to look at his wrist, replaying the scene in his mind. Remembering something, he raised his hand to touch his chin.

He thought the brief softness was an illusion, until he saw the remaining lipstick color on his jaw in the mirror, Xu Youjing was slightly stunned.

...

Wen Huai brought the medicine box from upstairs without seeing anyone else, so she put the medicine box on the table. She recalled that she was in a hurry just now and forgot that the medicine box must be in more than just the study.

If you get it early, you can save a lot of time.

Just as she was wondering why she hadn't seen Aunt Ping today, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw Xu Youjing coming out of the bathroom.

Somehow, Wen Huai felt that the atmosphere between them had become strange. They could have gotten along normally, but there was always something else going on.

As for what it was, she couldn't say.

Xu Youjing saw Wen Huai's discomfort clearly. He had already seen the medicine box, but he still made unnecessary conversation: "Did you get it?"

"Yes." Wen Huai entertained him like a host, "Sit down, I'll apply the medicine for you."

"Trouble."

"fine."

The single sofa and the long couch were too far apart, so in order to make it easier to apply the medicine, they sat on one side, very close to each other.

Wen Huai pulled his wrist over, gently pressed the ice pack on it, and asked him, "Does it hurt?"

Soft words, eyes that didn't hide the worry. He took a deep breath, and somehow, the words on his lips became: "A little."

Wen Huai thought he was using too much force, so he moved even more gently.

"Then I'll be gentle."

"good."

There was silence in his ears again. Wen Huai held the ice pack and suddenly felt it was hot.

"you......"

"You today..."

The two voices overlapped, and when they looked up, they were both startled.

Xu Youjing: "What do you want to say?"

Wen Huai lowered his eyes. "Why did you bring surveillance video and printer records with you?"

According to the agreement, he came to the company tonight just to pick her up after work. It would take a long time to prepare these things in advance, otherwise it would be impossible for him to appear in the meeting room before work.

He said bluntly: "Meng Ting called me."

Wen Huai was stunned: "He..."

"I arranged for him to do this. He was also the one who researched and updated the new battery data."

She understood: "No wonder."

After taking away the ice pack, the redness and swelling on my wrist subsided a lot.

Wen Huai was worried about hitting a bone, so he pressed around with his fingertips and found nothing unusual, just in case. He said, "Why don't we go to the hospital for a checkup? Hitting a bone is no small matter."

"That's just a little bit of force."

Xu Youjing looked at the fingers on his wrist: "Just spray some medicine on it."

"Okay then." Wen Huai didn't want him to think he was making a big deal out of nothing, so he took a step back. "Then let's wait and see tomorrow. If it's serious, we'll go to the hospital, okay?"

"Um."

The spray filled with the smell of traditional Chinese medicine was sprayed on the red and swollen area. Wen Huai rubbed it with his palm. Afraid that the strength was not right, he held his arm and pulled it to his side.

He raised his left hand and rubbed it with his right hand, looking serious.

Not long after, a pillow appeared in front of him, handed to him by Xu Youjing.

"Put it underneath," he said.

"good."

With his palms firmly massaging, Wen Huai felt the muscle lines that were different from his own, and his thoughts gradually became free.

This was the first time in her life that she had been so close to a man other than her father, not to mention that her entire palm could touch the man's skin.

She tried to breathe steadily and told herself not to think too much, but her eyes were out of control and kept tracing the man's bony fingers and the lines on his face.

She was thinking.

What does it feel like to hold a seemingly bony hand?

Will it hurt people?

Perhaps she was too focused, she didn't notice that someone else was looking at her.

Xu Youjing lowered his eyes and looked at the slender fingers pressing on his wrist. After a while, he retracted his gaze and looked at the handle of the medicine box, exploring its structure.

...

After finishing the work, Wen Huai went to wash his hands while Xu Youjing packed up the medicine box.

Xu Youjing was still the one who made dinner. Wen Huai couldn't compete with him and could only help out.

Hot pot is simple and doesn't take too long to prepare. The two of them worked in perfect harmony in the kitchen. At 7:30 in the evening, the table was filled with ingredients, with the shabu-shabu pot in the center.

They had just sat down facing each other when the doorbell rang.

The villa's front door is equipped with a video doorbell, and there are display screens in multiple locations inside the house, which can be clicked directly to see the scene outside the door.

There is a dining table.

Xu Youjing swiped his finger, and a big face appeared on the silent screen.

After seeing who it was, the handsome man was speechless.

Wen Huai asked: "Don't answer it?"

Hearing this, he pressed the connect button and said unhappily: "Dog nose."

Xi Guan, who was lying on the cat's eye, put his ear close to it and said, "What? What dog nose?"

Xu Youjing had no intention of getting up. "What are you doing here?"

Xi Guan walked a little further away and shook the envelope in his hand. "I've brought you something. Open the door quickly."

He stood up reluctantly, and Wen Huai said considerately, "How about I go get it?"

The video call was still on. Xi Guan heard it clearly and his eyes widened. "What's that sound? Is my sister-in-law home too?!"

There was no need for Xu Youjing to speak, Xi Guan had already confirmed, "Sister-in-law! I'm my brother's friend, my name is Xi Guan, please open the door for me. Sister-in-law, open the door, I'm my brother's friend!"

The sound of "sister-in-law" echoed in the room like thunder in broad daylight. Wen Huai looked embarrassed and silently asked Xu Youjing what he meant.

"Ignore him." Xu Youjing walked to the door, "I'll go out and take a look. You eat first."

"good."

After he left, Wen Huai looked a little lonely.

The last time he mentioned introducing a friend to her, it must have been a spur-of-the-moment thing. After all, their relationship...

After taking two steps, Xu Youjing looked back at her.

Wen Huai stopped thinking, not understanding what he meant, and blinked twice.

From Xu Youjing's perspective, soft light shone on her clean face, her eyes bright and innocent. There were delicious dishes in front of her, and she clearly wanted to eat hot pot, but now she didn't even look at them, but at him.

Suddenly I remembered something. When he spoke, he was so gentle that I hadn't noticed before:

"Would you like to get to know them?"

Their eyes met, and emotions were quietly spreading as they met.

For some unknown reason, she nodded. Xu Youjing then left.

Sometimes, she even wondered if he could read minds.

..

At the door.

Xi Guan and Nandi were so bored waiting that Nandi clutched his stomach and complained, "I should have finished my meal before coming with you. I'm starving."

Xi Guan waved his hand: "What do you know? I just came here at dinner time. Who knows, maybe I can run into my sister-in-law?"

Nandy didn't hear the conversation between the two just now. He was sitting in the car, his stomach aching from hunger, and he didn't wait for the man to open the door and get out to urge him. Naturally, he didn't know Wen Huai was there too, and thought Xu Youjing was the only one at home.

"drop."

The door unlocked and opened automatically.

Xi Guan raised his eyebrows at him and walked in. Xu Youjing was waiting for them at the bottom of the corridor, looking impatient.

Nandy was very perceptive and whispered, "I think it's better not to stay for dinner tonight."

Xi Guan was stunned: "Why?"

"because......"

As the three of them met, Nandy stopped talking and shut up.

Nandi has learned a lot since the last time he got drunk.

He had no intention of provoking Wen Huai. He mentioned her that time by chance. They had no private connection at all. In addition, she was talking nonsense after drinking, and she had a relationship with Xu Youjing. He didn't want to explain it deliberately, for fear of making things worse, so he had to avoid it.

He knew Xu Youjing, and the reason he didn't mention it wasn't because he didn't care, but because he was too lazy to argue with him because of their friendship.

But Xu Youjing could let it go, he couldn't pretend nothing happened. He kept it in mind to be cautious in his words and actions, and tried his best to avoid any misunderstandings that day.

"Ajing." Nandi called him.

Xu Youjing looked over and asked, "Have you eaten?"

Nandi just opened her mouth when Xi Guan took over the conversation, "Brother Jing, why don't you ask me?"

Xu Youjing: "Aren't you two together?"

Xi Guan didn't understand and exclaimed, "Ah!"

The "ah" was so surprised that the ending tone was forked, which was particularly funny.

Xu Youjing and Nandi looked at each other and laughed out loud.

The atmosphere is relaxed.

Only the confused Xi Guan was still kept in the dark.

"No, Brother Jing, what are you and Nandi talking about? I don't understand. What do you mean? Are you trying to isolate me?"

Nandi patted his shoulder, playing the good guy for once: "A Jing said we came here together. I'm hungry and you definitely haven't eaten. Can you use your brain for a moment? Are you just there for decoration?"

"Hiss! Who are you talking about?"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Xu Youjing called them, "Come in together?"

Xi Guan nodded vigorously, but Nandi covered his mouth and said, "No, we won't be the third wheel."

A scrutinizing gaze lingered on Nandi's dandy face. Xu Youjing knew what he was worried about, so he didn't force him to stay. He just said, "It's up to you. She's seen the train and Old Xie anyway."

Nandi became interested: "How does she know Brother Kuang Chi and Brother Xie?"

Nandi, with her mouth covered, hoped that Xu Youjing could save her: "Woo woo!"

But Xu Youjing just smiled and walked into the house: "Come in and eat and I'll tell you."

"OK!"

“Pah, pah, pah!” Xi Guan, who had finally broken free, wiped his mouth in disgust, “Do you want to kill me?”

Nandi wiped the saliva on him and said, "Come on, aren't you yelling about wanting to see someone?"

“Hey!”

Nandi had already caught up quickly. Xi Guan frowned as he looked at the man whose attitude had changed 180 degrees.

Why is this person so wrong?

..

living room.

Wen Huai stood at the door and bumped into Xu Youjing who came in.

When he saw her, he couldn't help but slow down his pace and became unusually reserved.

"They are coming."

"Um."

She saw the people in the yard through the French window and was a little nervous. "This is my first time meeting your friend. I...do I need to do anything?"

"With me here, you don't have to do anything."

Seeing that Wen Huai was still hesitant, Xu Youjing curled his lips:

"Just eat enough."