When Ye Xinning mentioned Ji Jianshen, Song Zhengchu paused for a second and said, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
“He came to help me this time, but we didn’t talk much. I’m thinking of going to see him after he’s finished with his work. It’s a way for me to show my appreciation.”
How could Song Zhengchu not know what Ye Xinning was thinking? In Ye Xinning's heart, Ji Jianshen's silent dedication was indeed very impactful.
"Actually, it's okay if you don't go. He should do these things as a matter of course. Don't overthink it."
Ye Xinning shook her head; she didn't think that was the case.
“I won’t ask too much about Ji Jianshen’s relationship with my father, but no matter how much Ji Jianshen is willing to do for my father, it only shows that Ji Jianshen is loyal to my father. But he met me in Beicheng and helped me. I should keep that feeling in my heart for the rest of my life.”
Song Zhengchu moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he ultimately said nothing.
He told Ye Xinning where Ji Jianshen lived, and then said to Ye Xinning, "He has always liked one person. You don't really need to go to him. If you really want to thank him, you can buy some other gifts and have He Yu deliver them to him."
Ye Xinning couldn't understand, "We're only meeting once, it won't actually take up much time."
"Alright then." Ye Xinning persisted, and Song Zhengchu had no other choice.
After finding out where Ji Jianshen lived, Ye Xinning had He Yu drive her to find Ji Jianshen the next morning.
"Miss, is there something very important you want to tell Mr. Ji?"
Ye Xinning thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "Actually, it's nothing much, I just wanted to see him and thank him."
“Miss, Mr. Ji’s willingness to help you comes from the bottom of his heart. You shouldn’t feel too much pressure.”
"good."
Ye Xinning verbally agreed, but in her heart she was genuinely grateful to Ji Jianshen.
The car drove towards its destination and finally stopped in front of a villa. Ye Xinning opened the car door, and He Yu wanted to go in with her, but she refused.
"It's not like I'm going to some dangerous place. I don't need you to come with me. No need. I'm just going to catch up with Ji Jianshen. I'll be there when it's almost time. You can just wait for me in the car."
Since she had already said that, He Yu couldn't say anything more.
"Then I'll wait outside, Miss. Call me if you need anything."
"good."
Ye Xinning stepped inside, and as soon as she entered the living room, she heard a cough. Who else could it be but Ji Jianshen?
Ye Xinning was puzzled. He hadn't been coughing like this when she saw him yesterday, so why was he coughing like this again today?
Then came Ji Jianshen's angry voice, "You can't even handle this little thing, what are you all good for?"
She stepped inside, and Zhou Yun, who was standing in the living room, was the first to see her. "Miss Ye."
Ye Xinning hummed in agreement, then looked at Ji Jianshen, who was sitting on the sofa having a video conference, and said in a low voice, "What's wrong? Is work not going well?"
Ji Jianshen looked up when he heard the voice, and was clearly surprised to see her. Then he coughed softly, and Ye Xinning panicked.
"What's wrong? Why is your cough so bad?"
"fine."
After exchanging a few words with the person on the other end of the video conference, Ji Jianshen hung up.
Why did you come here?
"I came here to talk to you."
Ye Xinning said with a smile.
Ji Jian smiled deeply, "Uncle Song must have told you I was here."
"Well, Dad originally told me to come with him another day, but I thought I'd come to see you first, so I came here first."
"Um."
In fact, Ji Jianshen did not want to believe what Ye Xinning said. He knew better than anyone what kind of mentality Song Zhengchu had towards him. Song Zhengchu did not want him to get too close to Ye Xinning, and even less did he want him to... approach Ye Xinning in the name of love.
Ye Xinning and Ji Jianshen sat down on the sofa together, Ji Jianshen's gaze softening.
Seeing that he didn't look well, Ye Xinning asked, "Didn't you sleep well last night? Why are you coughing so badly?"
"It's an old problem, don't worry about it."
"How can you just ignore it? Have you had a doctor come and see what's wrong?"
"The doctor said there was nothing wrong, just a sore throat."
"Really?"
"real."
Ji Jianshen said with certainty.
Ye Xinning then changed the subject, "What kind of work were you talking about just now? Is it convenient to tell me? Why do you seem so angry?"
"I was a little angry because the tasks I assigned weren't carried out well."
"That's certainly something to be angry about, but don't get too angry, it's bad for your health."
"good."
Ji Jianshen's words were yet another affirmation.
Ye Xinning rested her chin on her hand and looked at Ji Jianshen. What kind of person was Ji Jianshen?
Refined, gentle, and taciturn, yet capable of warming one's heart, Ji Jianshen gave her warmth and also healed her from the abyss of losing Shen Lin.
She cherished her relationship with Ji Jianshen immensely. She considered Ji Jianshen a very important friend and hoped they could remain friends for life.
But Shen Lin's words gave her some other thoughts.
Perhaps it was her silence that made Ji Jianshen realize something was wrong, so he asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
"Ji Jianshen."
"Um."
"I have a question I'd like to ask you, is that alright?"
"you say."
Do you like me?
As soon as she spoke, Ji Jianshen quickly gave an answer, and this is what he told Ye Xinning.
"I like you, I like Zhou Yun, I like Uncle Song, I like Su Wan. Each of you is someone I care about a lot, and I like you all."
"You know what I'm talking about, it's not that."
What is that?
Ji Jianshen asked with a smile.
Ye Xinning spoke up, hoping that Ji Jianshen could answer, or say something himself.
However, Ji Jianshen kept changing the subject, and this attitude had actually given Ye Xinning the answer she needed.
She smiled gently, "Ji Jianshen, I am very grateful to you. Whether it was when we were abroad, in Beicheng, or after I returned to Nancheng, I am very grateful for your care for me, both openly and secretly. Ji Jianshen, I hope we can be friends, the best of friends."
"Yes, that's right, and it always will be."
In fact, it was enough to leave it at that. Ye Xinning had already said so much, and Ji Jianshen should have understood everything.
Ye Xinning stayed at Ji Jianshen's place until after lunch before leaving.
"You should rest well. If you're really not feeling well, you can have someone else take over your work."
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