Chapter 126 More Than Just Liking
Meanwhile, Xie Nanzhi boarded the plane.
We arrived in Beijing at around 6 a.m.
She slept for several hours on the plane and was still relatively awake when she got off.
I checked into the hotel first, put my things down, and then hurriedly left.
To please them, Xie Nanzhi planned to choose gifts for Dr. Fu and his wife.
Mrs. Fu was in poor health, so Xie Nanzhi thought about choosing some nourishing supplements. After selecting Mrs. Fu's gifts, Xie Nanzhi happened to pass by a tea shop.
Dr. Fu enjoys drinking tea, so she could go in and choose a cake of the finest tea.
Xie Nanzhi parked the car on the side of the road, locked it, and went inside.
As soon as she entered, Xie Nanzhi walked towards the counter. She glanced at the tea displayed in the most conspicuous place and was about to speak when someone beat her to it.
"Let me see that Jin Jun Mei tea in the red packaging."
Instinctively, Xie Nanzhi looked at the woman speaking beside her. But when her gaze shifted and she saw the man next to the woman, her pupils dilated sharply.
It was Wei Chizheng.
Clearly, Wei Chizheng hadn't expected to meet Xie Nanzhi here either; surprise was evident in his eyes.
After a second of eye contact, Xie Nanzhi looked away.
Seeing this, Wei Chizheng looked displeased.
Does she really not want to have anything to do with him?
Are they unwilling to even offer the most basic greeting between friends?
Her beautiful, long eyebrows furrowed at her brow bone. Wei Chi, as she wished, decided to pretend they didn't know each other.
The sales assistant handed the Jin Jun Mei tea to the woman, who then moved closer to Wei Chizheng, saying, "Chizheng, the old man will definitely like this tea, don't you think?"
Wei Chizheng was distracted. He gave a perfunctory "hmm" and then glanced at Xie Nanzhi without restraint.
She remained expressionless, as if she truly did not recognize him.
Xie Nanzhi said to the sales assistant, "I also want this Jin Jun Mei tea. Could you get me one?"
The sales assistant looked embarrassed. "I'm sorry, ma'am, this is the last one left in our store. I'm really sorry."
Xie Nanzhi subconsciously looked at the tea leaves in the woman's hand, and then at her face.
It is a combination of gentleness and independence, with a touch of strength within gentleness. The woman is poised and elegant, exuding the charm of a mature woman in every gesture.
Seeing her interaction with Wei Chizheng, Xie Nanzhi probably guessed who she was.
Wei Chizheng's precious "Jiaojiao".
No wonder Wei Chizheng can't forget her and has saved his first kiss for now; this woman certainly has the charm to fascinate men.
It's a pity that Wei Chizheng's precious first kiss was taken away by her by some twist of fate.
Xie Nanzhi pursed her lips, her expression somewhat unnatural.
The sales assistant recommended, "Madam, why don't you take a look at our other teas? Our teas are all of exceptionally high quality and definitely great value for money."
Not getting the one she really wanted, Xie Nanzhi didn't want to settle for second best. "No, thank you."
Xie Nanzhi walked out until she was completely out.
Without saying a word, Wei Chizheng snatched the tea cake from the woman's hand and hurriedly chased after her.
Before Xie Nanzhi could get into the car, Wei Chizheng's voice came from behind her, "Nanzhi."
She paused, and when she turned around, Wei Chizheng was already standing behind her, his fair face seemingly covered in sweat. He reached out and handed her the tea leaves.
"It's first come, first served, these tea leaves should have been yours anyway."
Xie Nanzhi pondered his words and found them to make sense, so she accepted the tea leaves without any hesitation.
Xie Nanzhi calmly took out her phone and said coldly, "Mr. Wei, give me a QR code for receiving payments, and I'll transfer the money to you."
Wei Chi frowned, and before he could finish speaking, he said, "Is it really necessary to calculate this so precisely?"
That's interesting. Wasn't it him who wanted to distance himself from her in the first place?
Who are you trying to impress by putting on this victim act now?
Xie Nanzhi was displeased and said with a sullen face, "Of course it's necessary. After all, Mr. Wei and I aren't even friends. It's better to be clear about it."
Wei Chizheng was unwilling.
He himself didn't know what he was arguing about. "It's just a little money, Miss Nan, you don't need to worry about it. After all, you're my savior."
It's a good thing he still remembers.
I thought he was just forgetful.
Xie Nanzhi glanced at him, then looked through the glass door at the woman in the tea shop. "Is she Jiaojiao who called you last time?"
Wei Chizheng was taken aback.
Half a beat too late.
Only then did she remember that she had injured her foot last time and received a call from Mu Jiaojiao before leaving.
Wei Chizheng didn't hide anything and nodded, "Yes, it's her."
If I'm not mistaken, this woman really is his "darling".
Xie Nanzhi casually remarked, "Quite pretty."
Mu Jiaojiao was likable and beautiful since she was a child. Wei Chizheng grew up with her and they were childhood friends.
Wei Chizheng agreed with this point, saying, "Yes."
A single affirmative sentence nearly made Xie Nanzhi feel suffocated with resentment.
The power of the "white moonlight" (a term referring to someone who is deeply loved or cherished) is truly strong.
She now has every reason to suspect that Wei Chizheng blocked her because he knew "Jiaojiao" was coming back and was afraid she would misunderstand.
He's truly a rare find—a truly wonderful man.
Xie Nanzhi forced an extremely ugly smile, "If you give me the tea leaves, your Jiaojiao won't blame you?"
Having grown up together, Wei Chizheng knew what kind of person Mu Jiaojiao was.
Wei Chizheng answered affirmatively, "No, Jiaojiao isn't that kind of person."
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; what you have is the best.
Whether his beloved has any objections is not her concern.
Xie Nanzhi shrugged and was about to turn around and get into the car when Wei Chi suddenly asked, "How are things going between you and Lu Zeyu?"
Xie Nanzhi seemed stunned for a few seconds.
Then I remembered the official announcement Weibo post made by Lu Zeyu.
Wei Chizheng must have seen it, which is why he was able to ask this question.
The words of explanation that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down by Xie Nanzhi; it seemed there was no need for her to explain anything to him.
Just an insignificant stranger.
Xie Nanzhi gave a perfunctory reply, "It's fine."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chizheng subconsciously clenched his fists, his whole body tensed, and his brows furrowed, like a small beast suppressing its anger.
After a long pause, he uttered a few words through gritted teeth, "Okay, I understand."
Wei Chizheng suppressed all his emotions, preventing Xie Nanzhi from noticing anything amiss.
After seeing Xie Nanzhi off, Mu Jiaojiao also came out of the tea shop.
Mu Jiaojiao came to his side and followed his gaze. "Azheng, after knowing you for so many years, this is the first time I've seen you care so much about a woman."
Wei Chizheng didn't speak, but it was clear at a glance how pale his face was.
Mu Jiaojiao asked with interest, "You like this girl?"
Wei Chizheng withdrew his gaze, his eyes overflowing with tenderness and affection. "It's more than just liking someone?"
Mu Jiaojiao stood there, stunned.
Is this still the Wei Chizheng she knows?
It turns out he also has emotions that normal people have...
As he walked away, Mu Jiaojiao revealed a dark and unfathomable look, her brows furrowing.
A few seconds later, Mu Jiaojiao caught up with Wei Chizheng's pace.
She walked up to him and patted Wei Chizheng like a brother, "Chizheng, do you remember when you were little you said you would make me your bride when you grew up?"
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