I'm actually quite thirsty after the journey.
Bai Xiaoruo picked up the glass of passion fruit juice from the table, took two sips, and found it to be sweet and sour, and very delicious.
Ji Ziqian kept a close eye on her facial expression, which appeared normal.
He just used a whole bottle's worth, hasn't it started to take effect yet?
"Brother Ziqian, what's wrong? Is there something dirty on my face?" Bai Xiaoru touched her face. He kept staring at her face, and she felt a little embarrassed.
"Xiao Ruo, are you... feeling unwell anywhere? Does this passion fruit juice taste... different from what you usually drink?"
"Feeling unwell? No, it's quite delicious. It's not sour, and it's not overly sweet either." Bai Xiaoruo took another big gulp through the straw; she really liked this juice.
Was that woman lying to him? Wasn't she supposed to fall asleep after taking that medicine? Why does she still look so energetic?
Let's wait a little longer; perhaps the medicine hasn't started to take effect yet.
"Oh...it's okay. Come on, eat. I ordered a lot of your favorite dishes." Ji Ziqian put a lot of food into Bai Xiaoruo's bowl.
Okay. Thank you.
Bai Xiaoruo was so hungry that she didn't stand on ceremony and picked up her chopsticks to start eating.
......
The more she drank, the thirstier she became, and Bai Xiaoruo finished the entire glass of passion fruit juice in one go.
After eating a few more bites, Bai Xiaoruo was about to tell Ji Ziqian her purpose for coming today. Just as she was about to speak, Ji Ziqian interrupted her.
"Xiao Ruo, what happened that day was all my fault. I shouldn't have misunderstood you. Can you forgive me?"
"It's okay... Brother Ziqian, actually, I came here today to tell you... I..."
She suddenly felt a strange heat rising in her body.
The image in front of me began to blur and double, and Ji Ziqian sitting opposite me became several people.
Bai Xiaoru shook her head, trying to clear her mind, but her head felt heavier and heavier, and even her breathing became rapid.
What's going on?
She clearly wore contact lenses before going out today, so did her prescription get stronger again?
"Xiao Ruo, eat your food." Ji Ziqian continued to put food in her bowl, but Bai Xiao Ruo didn't even have the strength to hold her chopsticks.
I feel dizzy and lightheaded, like I have a cold, but my body is constantly radiating heat.
It's so hot! Is the air conditioning turned off here?
She tugged at her clothes with her hand.
It's such a strange feeling, it's so uncomfortable.
The medicine is starting to take effect.
She propped her head up with one hand, her face flushed, while her other hand kept tugging at her clothes. It was so hot; she felt like she was being steamed alive.
Ji Ziqian also noticed that something was wrong with Bai Xiaoruo. He put down his chopsticks, got up and went to her side to help her up. "Xiaoruo, are you alright?"
The moment his hand touched hers, Bai Xiaoruo felt as if she had touched a large, icy block of ice, and her body involuntarily rubbed against his.
"Brother Ziqian... what's wrong with me? I'm so hot... your body... feels so cool... so comfortable..."
Ji Ziqian pulled her into his arms and helped her up from her seat. She felt weak and limp, and didn't even have the strength to walk.
"Xiao Ruo, you're just too tired. Let me take you to rest."
"Mmm..." she mumbled, leaning against him, half asleep.
It's so hot... my body is so hot...
She wanted more coolness...more...more and more...
***
"Mr. Xian, then I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
"It's a pleasure to work with you."
They shook hands politely; it had taken quite a bit of talking to close this deal.
They finished their dinner and called the waiter to pay the bill. Xuan Mingyu and his new partner then walked out of the restaurant's private room.
Gu Yao followed closely behind.
Fortunately, Mr. Li tonight doesn't like drinking alcohol and prefers to chat over tea; otherwise, I would have been forced to drink one glass after another like last time.
As he approached the door, Xuan Mingyu suddenly noticed two familiar figures in a seat by the window in the restaurant.
Ji Ziqian and Bai Xiaoruo.
How did they get here?
etc!
She looked strange, dazed, as if she could barely stand.
She rubbed against Ji Ziqian so enthusiastically; this was nothing like the shy and timid girl he used to know.
The more she looked, the more something seemed off; it appeared that Ji Ziqian had forcibly dragged her away.
"President Xian, what's wrong?" President Li walked back, wondering why Xian Mingyu had suddenly stopped walking.
"Oh, it's nothing. I saw an old acquaintance of mine. I'll go say hello. Mr. Li, you can go ahead."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
President Li and his secretary left together, and Xuan Mingyu immediately walked towards the location where Ji Ziqian and Bai Xiaoruo were.
"Xiao Ruo, you must be really tired. Let's go, I'll take you home."
"No... I'm fine... Brother Ziqian, I'm really fine..." Bai Xiaoruo regained consciousness, but she still couldn't muster any strength. She really didn't want to go back to rest, and she didn't want to go with him.
Bai Xiaoruo tried to push Ji Ziqian away, but he only hugged her tighter.
"Brother Ziqian, what did you put in the food just now? Why... why did I become like this..."
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