Chapter 174 Troublemaker
Looking at the message from the finish line, which seemed quite angry, Ji Wanqing had countless questions in her mind.
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan: [I don't know his name, but there was definitely someone surnamed Li who invited me that day, and he's the one I offended. How did you know, Brother Jidian?]
Finish line [I checked, he didn't touch you that day, did he?]
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan [No, no.]
The finish line. [He knows what's good for him.]
This tone made it seem as if Li Anping had only narrowly escaped disaster.
Ji Wanqing stared wide-eyed at the message; she had never seen a finish line like this before.
Just looking at the words, you can feel the murderous aura emanating from them...
For a long while, Ji Wanqing didn't know what to say, but then the other person spoke again.
Finish line. [Sorry, I lost control of my emotions. Did I scare you?]
Ji Wanqing quickly typed, then deleted a few words, and after several attempts, finally sent the message.
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan: [No, don't be angry, Finish Line Bro.]
The finish line. [Are you even going to lie to me?]
Ji Wanqing felt her hair stand on end when she saw this rhetorical question.
They're only communicating via text right now, so she doesn't know what tone the finish line really means.
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan [It was a bit unexpected...]
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan: [Brother, don't get angry over that kind of person, and it's not worth doing anything... outrageous for him.]
She carefully chose her words, being extremely cautious.
Finish line [Is it something outrageous? Is it illegal?]
Ji Wanqing swallowed hard. There had been quite a few news reports about female anchors getting into trouble, and she suddenly felt a little unfamiliar with the finish line.
The finish line. [It will take some effort to move him, but he's not untouchable.]
Finish line. [Remember, don't agree to any of his requests. If anything happens, tell me immediately, understand?]
Ji Wanqing was silent for a few seconds, then sighed softly.
Sunny Day Tuan Tuan: [Okay, I understand. Brother at the finish line, don't be impulsive.]
Finish line. [Hmm.]
Just as Ji Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief, the other party added another sentence.
The finish line [provided you're okay.]
Ji Wanqing looked at these words, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
The next day, when I went to the hospital to see my mother, I heard laughter coming from the ward before I even entered it.
Ji Wanqing quickened her pace, only to see an unexpected person.
Xie Chi is peeling an apple.
Hearing Ji Wanqing's footsteps, everyone turned to look.
Ji's mother immediately waved to Ji Wanqing, "Wanqing, your friend is so thoughtful, she's been here for quite a while."
Mother Ji was not unaware of Xie Chi's intentions, but her daughter was already of a certain age, so she saw no need to stop her. She could also take this opportunity to see which of these young men was better.
Ji Wanqing stiffly forced a smile when she thought of his angry words from yesterday.
"Why did Brother Xie Chi come? Mom, why didn't you call to tell me?"
“We’re not short-handed here, wouldn’t it be better to let you sleep a little longer?” Xie Chi raised an eyebrow, handed the peeled apple to Ji’s mother, and then wiped his hands with a tissue.
Seeing the ambiguous smile on her aunt's face, Ji Wanqing's ears started to burn, and she quickly lowered her head to brush away the stray hairs from her forehead.
"That's nice, so thoughtful." Ji Wanqing sat down on the edge of the bed and looked at her mother. "It seems I'm not a good daughter."
“You’ve already done a great job working and earning money. I’m just here to visit since I have nothing else to do. Of course, I can’t compare to you,” Xie Chi said, speaking up before Ji’s mother could.
Ji's mother turned her head and glanced at him, her eyes full of admiration.
This young man is quite good, Dr. Pei is also quite good, and my old friend's son is also very good. If she had to choose, she really couldn't decide.
Seeing that her daughter was surrounded by such outstanding young men, she felt relieved.
"Alright, Mom's fine. With your Aunt Gu here, and Xiao Xie keeping me company for so long, why don't you treat her to lunch?"
"Okay." Ji Wanqing turned to the aunt, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Of course," the aunt said with a smile, watching the two people leave the ward.
"What would you like to eat?" Ji Wanqing asked Xie Chi beside her as she stood at the hospital entrance.
The sunlight was a bit too bright, so she squinted slightly as she looked at the tall, upright man beside her.
Xie Chi glanced down at her, seemingly noticing her momentary evasiveness, and a half-smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"What? Are you worried that the place I picked is too expensive and you'll have to spend money?"
"Of course not!" Ji Wanqing immediately denied. "You've helped me so much, it's only right that I treat you to a meal, but..." She paused, then told the truth, "I just didn't expect you to come and see my mother."
"Just passing by," Xie Chi said casually, glancing at his watch. "There's a nice Cantonese restaurant nearby, good for light and healthy dishes. It shouldn't be too crowded at this time. Shall we go there?"
Ji Wanqing nodded. "Okay."
The restaurant had an elegant and quiet atmosphere. Xie Chi was clearly a regular customer, as the manager personally came over to greet them and led them to a quiet spot by the window.
When ordering, he barely looked at the menu and fluently recited several dishes, all of which were exquisite and delicious Cantonese dim sum and stir-fries. He also specifically instructed that the soup should be low in oil and salt.
"Auntie should eat something light. The soup here is very good. Please take it back to her later," Xie Chi said naturally as he handed the menu to the waiter.
Ji Wanqing's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't expected him to have considered even such a detail.
"Thank you, Brother Xie Chi, you are so thoughtful."
"It was nothing." Xie Chi picked up the teapot on the table and poured her a cup of tea with elegant movements. "But you look like you didn't rest well. Were you... scared last night?"
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze calmly settling on her face with a hint of inquiry.
Ji Wanqing held the slightly hot teacup, her fingertips curling slightly.
She lowered her eyelashes, looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup, and softly hummed in agreement.
"Yes, a little... I know you were so angry because of me, but... to offend someone like that for someone like me..."
"Someone like you?" Xie Chi interrupted her, his brows furrowing slightly. "What kind of person are you?"
“I…” Ji Wanqing was speechless, unsure how to define herself.
A small-time streamer burdened with debt? A troublemaker who needs others to bail him out?
Xie Chi looked at her somewhat embarrassed expression, his gaze deepened, but his tone softened.
“Sunny day, don’t underestimate yourself. In my opinion, you are strong, optimistic, and filial. You are willing to do everything you can for the people you care about. You are much cleaner than many people, including that guy surnamed Li. You deserve to be treated well.”
His words were direct and powerful, like a stone thrown into Ji Wanqing's heart lake, creating ripples.
"As for offending..." Xie Chi chuckled, with a nonchalant arrogance, "For him, there's no need for such a serious word. It's just to make him realize his place and stop making trouble for himself. Don't worry, I'll handle it as soon as possible."
"Thank you, Brother Xie Chi." This time, her thanks were even more solemn. "I owe you another big favor."
"Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay." Xie Chi looked at her, his eyes deep, a cryptic smile playing on his lips. "So, how do you plan to repay them?"
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