Chapter 145 I can’t give Ji to you!
Qi Xiuxu held Ji Jinhe's hand and paused, looking at her with deep eyes.
"What's wrong?"
That was the 24th birthday gift that Ji Jinhe gave to Qi Xiuxu, a cufflink made of a dark orange gemstone with the shape of a rice ear carved in relief inside.
Qi Xiuxu often wore it before he went abroad, but I haven't seen him wearing it since he returned to China this time.
"Why haven't I seen you wear it since you returned to China?" Ji Jinhe tugged at his tie with his other hand, frowning slightly.
Qi Xiuxu chuckled softly in his throat and leaned forward following her force. The two of them were so close that the hot air they exhaled almost sprayed on each other's faces.
Ji Jinhe was in a superior position, and she could clearly see any expression on Qi Xiuxu's face by lowering her eyes.
"I've worn it for a long time and it's a bit worn out, so I sent it in for maintenance."
His voice was low, and his eyes looked deep into hers.
Ji Jinhe was still somewhat dissatisfied with this answer.
"Have you been having affairs abroad before?" She squinted her eyes and looked at him scrutinizingly.
Qi Xiuxu frowned, thinking in his heart while answering her, "No."
Ji Jinhe had been normal until this morning and only went to the training base once.
Except... the lady I met before going home.
"Is it related to that young lady?" Qi Xiuxu raised his eyes, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Ji Jinhe loosened his tie, straightened up slightly, picked up the phone beside him, clicked on a picture and held it in front of Qi Xiuxu.
"Explain." Ji Jinhe lowered his eyes, with no expression.
Qi Xiuxu's brows were deeply furrowed, his eyes were cold as he stared at the photo, and the corners of his lips were pursed tightly.
"Who is this?" He didn't take his eyes off the photo, and there was a dangerous aura around him.
Ji Jinhe raised his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, "You don't know him?"
"I don't know her." Qi Xiuxu looked up at her and held her hand tightly.
The brooch of the woman in the photo was almost identical to the pair of cuffs that Ji Jinhe gave him, from the color, material to the way the rice ears were carved.
They are so similar that people might misunderstand them if they were worn outside.
This pair of cufflinks was designed by Ji Jinhe herself, and she watched the craftsman carve them step by step. Even if there were similarities, it wouldn't be such a coincidence.
"I'll take care of it." Qi Xiuxu held her hand, interlocking their fingers, and spoke in a deep voice.
Ji Jinhe lowered his eyes and responded softly.
Qi Xiuxu stood up and held her in his arms, his hands gently stroking her back again and again as if to soothe her.
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At eight o'clock in the morning, Ji Jinhe walked into the classroom again.
The classroom was silent at this time, and Ji Jinhe walked to his seat leisurely.
As soon as I sat down, Yuri leaned over and spoke.
"Hi, long time no see!" Her tone was lively and she looked very happy.
Ji Jinhe turned his head and glanced at her indifferently, then nodded nonchalantly.
But I haven't seen you for a day and a half, so it's not a long time.
However, Yuri was not affected by her cold attitude. She still came over excitedly and even ignored Mil who was explaining.
"Ji, you know what! Daphne came to class with red eyes today!"
She didn't deliberately lower her voice, and some people sitting in the back row turned around to look at her curiously.
Hearing a familiar name, Ji Jinhe finally raised his eyelids and turned to look at her.
Seeing that Ji Jinhe seemed interested, Youli curled her lips even more happily, her tone a little exaggerated.
"It is said that a thief broke into her residence last night and stole a very expensive brooch."
There was no concealment of the gloating in Yuli's tone. Just as she said at the beginning, she hated Daphne.
"Ah." Ji Jinhe looked in Daphne's direction, his tone fluctuating slightly, "That's really... such a pity."
With Ji Jinhe's approval, Youli became even more excited and kept saying some bad things about Daphne.
"What's the saying in your country Z? 'Evil people will be punished by God.' Daphne really deserves it..."
Ji Jinhe retracted his gaze and raised his eyebrows when he heard her voice, "Why do you hate Daphne?"
Yuri paused before her words, her lips pressing together in a tight pursed line.
Ji Jinhe looked at her without saying a word, shrugged and turned back.
It was a long time before Ji Jinhe heard Youli's low voice.
"My fiancé likes her."
"Hmm?" Ji Jinhe didn't quite hear clearly, frowned and turned to look at Youli.
"My fiancé likes her," Yuri repeated.
"Do you have a fiancé?" Ji Jinhe asked.
"Your focus seems to be wrong." Youli looked at Ji Jinhe with some resentment.
She moved her chair a little closer to Ji Jinhe, and it seemed that she didn't intend to attend this class.
Mil on the stage turned away, pretending not to see their blatant actions.
"Okay, so why does your fiancé like her?" Ji Jinhe changed the subject.
"Because Daphne seduced him!" Yuri said gritting her teeth.
"Those who can be seduced are not good people. You should thank Daphne." Ji Jinhe turned his hands and commented lightly.
"So he's my ex-fiancé now." Yuri crossed her arms, her proud expression returning to normal. "I'm a daughter of the Nelson family. He was definitely marrying above his station."
"But," Youli changed the subject, "the Hall family naturally looks down on him. There's no way he and Daphne can be together."
Ji Jinhe lowered his eyes and did not respond.
According to what Youli just said, she had a fiancé who was of lower status than her and could be said to be not a good match for her.
As for the matter of Daphne seducing Youli's fiancé, Ji Jinhe remained skeptical.
After class at noon, Youli still wanted to go with Ji Jinhe.
Before they walked out of the classroom, Daphne stood in front of them.
She looked up at Ji Jinhe. The circles around her eyes were still red and her eyes were a little swollen. She looked like she had been crying all night.
"Daphne, what do you want to do?" Youli looked at her warily and took a step forward to stand in front of Ji Jinhe.
Ji Jinhe looked at Youli in front of him and raised his eyebrows.
"I want to find Ji." Daphne pursed her lips and still looked at Ji Jinhe persistently.
"Impossible, I can't give Ji to you!" Youli put her hands on her hips and spoke in a bad tone.
Klee, who was standing by, silently took a step forward and stood beside her.
In an instant, the one-on-one situation was broken, and Daphne faced the Nelson siblings alone.
The Nelson siblings looked like villains, causing the others who had not yet left to turn their heads and look at them.
"You have no say." Daphne's gaze shifted to Youli's face.
"I don't care, Ji will never go with you!" Youli was about to explode with anger. She had tried hard to get along with Ji for so many days, but Daphne came and tried to snatch him away.
The two were still in a stalemate, and Ji Jinhe walked around them without looking at them.
"Ji, where are you going?"
Yuri was about to say something, but when she saw her leaving, she quickly called out.
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