"...Chase me?" Zhu Jinzhao's mind was completely in chaos, and she was already struggling to process the information Shi Jing had thrown at her.
“Yes.” Shi Jing casually raised one eyebrow, his eyes dark and deep as he looked at Zhu Jinzhao. “I’m going to pursue you.”
"..." Zhu Jinzhao blinked blankly, her lips slightly parted, clearly dumbfounded.
Shi Jing looked down at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Why are you so shocked? You can't possibly be completely oblivious to my feelings for you, can you?"
"I..." Zhu Jinzhao licked her lips, having the answer in her heart but not knowing how to say it.
Shi Jing's eyes flickered slightly as he carefully observed her expression.
Her brows furrowed slightly, her lips pursed, and two distinct blushes appeared on her fair cheeks. She didn't speak, but her breathing was a little rapid, and her hands were clasped together helplessly.
She seemed conflicted and shy; it was clear she had sensed it all along.
Shi Jing's heart stirred, and he suddenly reached out and pinched Zhu Jinzhao's chin, gently lifting her lowered head, half forcing and half pleading for her to look at him.
"Chaochao, you've known for a long time that I like you, haven't you?"
"..." Zhu Jinzhao's eyes were wide open, and Shi Jing's figure was clearly reflected in his dark and bright eyes.
Shi Jing's fingertips twitched slightly, ambiguously caressing Zhu Jinzhao's chin, and coaxed, "Zhaozhao, say something, haven't you already sensed that I like you?"
Zhu Jinzhao was very obedient. When Shi Jing asked her to speak, she obediently opened her mouth.
“Yes…” she answered softly.
Shi Jing's gaze shifted downwards, his eyes lingering on her soft lips: "So what are you thinking? Do you... like me?"
Zhu Jinchao shook his head.
"!!!" Shi Jing's heart skipped a beat, realizing something was wrong!
No way, no way... he's not going to be finished, is he?!
His upturned lips instantly fell, and the color drained from his face, turning him pale.
"Chaochao, you..."
"I don't know." Zhu Jinzhao looked at him and said seriously, word by word, "I don't know if I like you or not. I haven't figured out my feelings yet."
"..."
"call……"
Shi Jing took a deep breath, and the heart that had been in her throat immediately settled back down.
Thank goodness, he's not dead yet, there's still hope!
"I see..." His lips curled up again, and his eyes brightened once more.
Zhu Jinzhao removed his hand from her chin, but instead of throwing it away, she subconsciously put it back into her palm.
"Shi Jing, I haven't figured out my own feelings yet, so I can't give you an answer right away."
"It's okay." Shi Jing glanced at his hand, his heart beating a little faster.
His hands were large, while Zhu Jinzhao's hands were small. And now, Zhu Jinzhao gently cradled his hand in her own. Although she said she didn't know, her actions had already revealed her true feelings.
"It's okay, Chaochao." Shi Jing looked up at her with a smile in his eyes. "I won't rush you. I'll accompany you to slowly figure out your feelings."
"Really?" Zhu Jinzhao's bright eyes lit up, brimming with dazzling joy.
Shi Jing nodded: "Really."
Zhu Jinzhao stared at him blankly for a moment, then finally smiled: "Shi Jing, thank you, thank you for your patience."
Shi Jing smiled and gently touched her face, saying softly, "Chao Chao, I really like you. As long as you're happy, I can have endless patience."
"Mmm!" Zhu Jinzhao nodded vigorously, her eyes clear and bright, which made Shi Jingxin flustered.
Taking advantage of her momentary lapse in attention, Shi Jing grabbed her hand and asked, "Chao Chao, are you still scared?"
Zhu Jinchao smiled and said, "I'm not afraid anymore, let's go home."
Shi Jing: "Okay, I'll take you home."
They wasted a lot of time by the roadside, and when they got back to the Shi family home, the others were already singing loudly.
Shi Jing led Zhu Jinzhao into the karaoke room and casually chose a seat.
The next second, Jiang Jingwen slid over from the other end of the sofa.
"Where did you two go?" She put her hand on Zhu Jinzhao's shoulder and asked with a wink.
"I..." Zhu Jinzhao was embarrassed to tell the truth, but he couldn't think of a good excuse yet.
“We…” She glanced at Shi Jing, stammering and unable to get the words out.
Shi Jing received her distress signal and promptly replied, "We didn't go anywhere, we just drove around this area."
“…Ah.” Zhu Jinzhao continued, “I was feeling a bit bored during my meal, so I asked Shi Jing to take me for a drive for a while.”
"...Hmm?" Jiang Jingwen narrowed her eyes, looking somewhat disbelieving. "Really? You disappeared for so long just to go for a drive?"
"Really, really." Zhu Jinzhao blushed when asked, but fortunately the lighting in the karaoke room was dim so Jiang Jingwen couldn't tell.
"We really just went for a drive."
"Okay." Seeing her honest expression, Jiang Jingwen didn't press the matter further. She took out her phone, opened the song selection app, and asked Zhu Jinchao, "Chaochao, what song do you want to sing? I'll select one for you."
Zhu Jinzhao thought for a moment and said, "You keep an eye on it, I don't have anything in particular I want to sing."
Jiang Jingwen: "You shared a playlist with me before, so I just played according to that playlist?"
Zhu Jinzhao waved his hand dismissively: "Whatever."
She had no recollection of the playlist Jiang Jingwen had mentioned, nor did she remember any of the songs on it. Therefore, when Ning Shi shoved the microphone into her hand and told her that the next song, "Love's Sorrow," was hers, she was completely petrified.
"...Can you sing this song today?" Xie Lang looked at her with a worried expression.
She held the microphone, stunned and speechless.
Xie Lang: "This song is too taxing on the voice. Even Ning Shi can do the splits when she sings it. I'd better change it for you."
How about you sing "Sour and Sweet Is Me"?
"..." Zhu Jinzhao was silent for a few seconds, then waved his hand and declined, saying, "No need! I'll just sing 'Love's Lament'."
"Are you sure?" Ning Shi asked, somewhat worried.
Zhu Jinchao stood up from the sofa, finished the water in his glass, and then cleared his throat in a serious manner.
"I'm sure I've sung this song a few times, and if nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to hit the high notes."
"Then... shall I begin?" Xie Lang asked tentatively.
Zhu Jinzhao: "Let's begin."
"Okay!" Xie Lang pressed the play button decisively.
As soon as the music started, the karaoke room immediately fell silent.
Shi Jing leaned casually against the sofa, gazing intently at Zhu Jinzhao with expectant eyes.
Zhu Jinzhao picked up the microphone, parted her lips slightly, and her deep, slightly hoarse voice flowed out like a gentle stream.
"Wow..." Ning Shi's eyes widened in surprise. "Isn't Chaochao a sweet girl? How come her voice sounds so mature and sophisticated?"
"Shi Jing, do you have any clues?"
"Thump, thump, thump..."
Shi Jing could only hear the rapid beating of his own heart and couldn't hear Ning Shi's question at all.
To everyone's surprise, Zhu Jinzhao not only sang this song, but she sang it exceptionally well. Especially the high notes; her husky yet clear voice gave Shi Jing goosebumps.
Shi Jing's heart was pounding like a deer, making it hard for him to breathe.
Strangely enough, although being moved by someone is a very abstract concept, at this moment, Shi Jing could clearly feel that his feelings for Zhu Jinzhao were rising uncontrollably.
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