Fu Qinian could even clearly smell the faint fragrance emanating from Huo Jinning. The almost imperceptible scent brushed against his nose like a feather, causing a subtle itch.
Fu Qinian coughed awkwardly, trying to relieve his discomfort.
This also broke the silence in the car.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Huo Jinning turned around when she heard the voice, looking at the other person with her big eyes, and asked softly.
"No," Fu Qinian gently shook his head and replied.
"Oh, that's good." Huo Jinning blushed slightly and said somewhat awkwardly.
The atmosphere inside the car was extremely awkward, as if time had frozen.
Huo Jinning couldn't help but think: [This is so embarrassing.]
[Should I say something?]
She racked her brains, trying to find a suitable topic to break the silence.
"How did you get your leg injured?" Huo Jinning asked again, her eyes showing concern.
Fu Qinian looked at her and explained, "Last week, I encountered a child jaywalking at an intersection. In the heat of the moment, I rushed up and pushed him away without thinking. As a result, I was accidentally grazed by a car and fractured my right leg."
After saying that, he subconsciously moved his injured leg, but he was very careful with the movement, afraid of causing pain.
Fu Qinian knew he should take the initiative to find something to talk about, but Huo Jinning was sitting right next to him, making it hard for him to concentrate.
For some reason, whenever she got close, her faint fragrance would linger at the tip of his nose, making him unable to think.
Fu Qinian had little contact with girls since childhood and didn't know what topics girls liked to talk about.
"So you got injured while saving someone..." Huo Jinning murmured softly, her eyes full of admiration and praise.
It turns out I misunderstood; I thought it was because I hadn't listened to her last time.
However, because her voice was too soft, Fu Qinian did not hear what she said clearly.
So he asked in confusion, "What did you say?"
At the same time, he leaned forward slightly, wanting to listen more carefully.
"Oh, it's nothing... Just now, my mom insisted that I change my clothes before I was allowed to go out. Otherwise, I would have left much earlier and wouldn't have been late."
Huo Jinning tried hard to hide her inner panic and embarrassment, but her tone still revealed a hint of unnaturalness.
"It's alright, I actually just arrived recently. And you look really good dressed like this." Fu Qinian said earnestly and sincerely, his eyes full of appreciation.
Upon hearing this, Huo Jinning was taken aback, and her tense nerves instantly relaxed.
However, faced with Fu Qinian's sudden praise, she seemed somewhat at a loss for words, even stammering, "Ah...oh...thank...thank you..."
At this moment, a faint blush rose on Huo Jinning's face, as tempting as a ripe apple.
At the same time, a strange feeling of heat welled up inside her, making her feel extremely uncomfortable all over.
Fu Qinian on the other side wasn't much better off—for some reason, the words just slipped out naturally, and when he noticed the other person's shy reaction, he couldn't help but secretly regret his impulsiveness.
For a moment, his ears turned slightly red, as if they could bleed.
A subtle and ambiguous atmosphere filled the air. Neither of them spoke again, and they just silently looked out the car window.
Fortunately, their destination was not far away, and they arrived there in no time.
This also broke the silence in the car.
"Young Master, Miss Huo, we've arrived," Wang Kun said as he got out of the car and opened the door.
“Miss Huo, please,” Fu Qinian said.
Fu Qinian himself maneuvered the wheelchair and led the way.
"How about I push you?" Huo Jinning asked.
"No need, thank you, I can manage by myself," Fu Qinian said.
"Oh, okay," Huo Jinning replied.
Huo Jinning began to observe the surrounding environment. It was a traditional Beijing courtyard house, consisting of four houses enclosing a spacious courtyard in the middle.
The roof features traditional flying eaves and brackets, arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, showcasing the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients.
The bluish-gray brick walls and ancient doors and windows all bear the marks of time.
Several grapevines were planted in the courtyard, and the grapes had begun to bear fruit, but they were not yet ripe. Under the grapes were two rocking chairs and two palm-leaf fans.
There is a small pond in the middle of the yard, where some lotus flowers were planted. After the flowering season, only some lotus leaves remain.
Trumpet creeper flowers are planted all around the courtyard wall, blooming in a riot of color.
"Little New Year, you've arrived."
Huo Jinning's observation was interrupted by a gentle voice.
The speaker was a woman who looked to be around sixty years old, wearing a blue cheongsam. She had a tall and straight figure and an elegant demeanor, and her innate charm was impossible to ignore.
The blue cheongsam perfectly accentuated her figure, neither overly flamboyant nor lacking in feminine grace.
The cheongsam is made of exquisite material with a soft luster, and its delicate texture is subtly visible in the sunlight.
Her steps were light, her expression calm and composed, her eyes radiating wisdom and confidence, and a faint smile played on her lips.
Her hair was neatly combed back, and a few strands of white hair made her look even more mature with age.
She wore a jade bracelet on her wrist; its warm luster complemented the blue of her cheongsam, exuding a noble air.
She exemplified true elegance and unparalleled grace through her own charisma.
"Hello, Grandma Feng!" Fu Qin said softly, his tone unusually gentle.
It turns out that this Grandma Feng's real name is Feng Ruolan, and she used to be a servant in the older generation of the Fu family.
As the years passed and she grew older, she came to the capital to live out her remaining years.
Feng Ruolan immediately noticed the abnormality in Fu Qinian's leg and asked with concern, "What happened to your leg? How did you get injured?"
Fu Qinian quickly explained, "It's nothing, Grandma Feng, it was just an accident, it'll be fine in a few days."
His voice was calm and firm, as if he didn't want Feng Ruolan to worry too much.
Feng Ruolan felt slightly relieved after hearing this, but still advised, "You must be extra careful. Always be mindful of safety when you go out. Health is the foundation of everything!"
"Yes, I understand. Thank you for your concern, Grandma Feng." Fu Qinian smiled and nodded, indicating that he would remember it.
At this moment, Feng Ruolan suddenly noticed Huo Jinning standing to the side, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Oh my, you brought your girlfriend with you!" she said happily.
Huo Jinning greeted Feng Ruolan politely.
Feng Ruolan looked Huo Jinning up and down, nodding in satisfaction and praising, "That's wonderful! This girl is so beautiful, she's a perfect match for you! I'll go call your Grandpa Xu over and let him take a look too."
After saying that, Feng Ruolan turned and left, her steps brisk and nimble, not at all like someone of her age.
The two were left awkwardly speechless.
Fu Qinian wanted to explain, but everyone had already left, and he didn't know who to explain to.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
