Ji Huaishen lowered his eyes, glanced at the contract that Mu Xiaocheng pushed towards him, and remained calm.
He had long guessed that Mu Xiaocheng and the Meng family would not accept the betrothal gifts.
Perhaps this young lady has some courage, but the two from the Meng family don't.
She won't accept it... that's okay.
Anyway...
Ji Huaishen's lips slowly curved upwards, his dark eyes filled with a gentle light.
"I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous."
After saying that, Shang Qi, who was standing at the door, quickly walked in and put away the contract on the table.
Because her throat was a little uncomfortable, Mu Xiaocheng coughed lightly. Fortunately, it wasn't too bad, and she could barely bear it.
Hearing her cough, Ji Huaishen frowned, but then returned to normal.
A long, elegant hand pushed the drink menu in front of Mu Xiaocheng, and a deep, pleasant voice asked, "What would you like to drink, Miss Mu?"
Although Mu Xiaocheng really wanted to drink something delicious, she had a cold and was taking medicine, so it was best not to drink beverages for the time being.
She waved her hand, her face a little pale: "No need, I'll just drink plain water."
His voice was still a little hoarse as he spoke.
Ji Huaishen frowned again. Was this little girl feeling unwell?
"You have a cold?" His voice softened several degrees unconsciously, revealing a gentleness that he himself was unaware of.
Looking into his deep, dark eyes, Mu Xiaocheng felt that familiar feeling wash over her once again.
Have she seen those eyes somewhere before?
Hmm~
She shook her slightly dizzy head. Was she hallucinating?
Staring at the noble and handsome man in front of her, Mu Xiaocheng nodded: "It's just a minor cold, nothing serious."
Upon hearing her answer, Ji Huaishen suddenly said to Shang Qi, who was standing to the side, "Have them give Miss Mu a cup of brown sugar ginger water."
Brown sugar ginger water?
Mu Xiaocheng's maternal grandfather was a famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor, so she naturally knew that brown sugar ginger water had the effect of dispelling cold and was very effective for colds caused by wind and cold.
But that's not the point...
"Does Cobo sell brown sugar ginger water?"
Mu Xiaocheng frowned and asked in confusion.
Ji Huaishen smiled faintly, his dark pupils possessing a captivating charm.
"This milk tea shop mainly targets women, so it's normal for it to offer brown sugar ginger water."
His magnetic voice rang in her ear, and the usually clever and quick-witted Mu Xiaocheng believed him without the slightest doubt.
It's like they've been given a love potion.
Shang Qi kept a straight face and turned to leave decisively.
Sir, he's such a smooth talker.
How could there possibly be brown sugar ginger water here?
He has to go and buy it.
After Shang Qi left, Mu Xiaocheng cleared her throat and looked at Ji Huaishen with her bright, innocent eyes.
"Mr. Ji, let's talk..."
"Listen to me first," Ji Huaishen suddenly interrupted her, his posture elegant and noble, his voice captivating.
Mu Xiaocheng raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to continue.
“I went to the Meng family to propose marriage because I truly wanted to marry you. As I said before, like Miss Mu, I went on blind dates because my family was pressuring me.”
"I met you by chance yesterday, and it just so happens that we have the same goal. So, I chose you."
Hearing him say that, Mu Xiaocheng was a little surprised.
Does this guy have mind-reading abilities?
Why did you say everything she wanted to ask?
Ji Huaishen glanced at her surprised expression and continued, "Since we have the same goal, it saves us a lot of trouble. I don't want to waste any more time on this matter, and I believe Miss Mu thinks the same way."
He couldn't tell her his true purpose.
Because of the girl in front of him, he knew that she had completely trapped herself in a cage of shadows, unable to get out herself and refusing to let others in.
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