Chapter 75
When Xia Linxia came out of Le Qingyi's room, she ran into Zhao Tinglu, who was about to return to her room. Both fell silent. As Xia Linxia brushed past her, she heard Zhao Tinglu mutter something and asked, "What did you just say?"
Zhao Tinglu instinctively took a step back, her face flushing slightly, as if embarrassed. But finally, she seemed to make up her mind and whispered, "You acted really well."
Xia Linxia's expression relaxed, and she chuckled. She looked down at Zhao Tinglu's exposed, slightly red hands and took a hand warmer out of her pocket. "Here."
Zhao Tinglu awkwardly took it and pouted, "It's so ugly."
Xia Linxia raised an eyebrow, suddenly remembering what she had overheard outside the lounge that day: Ji Fengxue saying they were a bit alike and might become friends. She hadn't felt anything then, but now, looking at Zhao Tinglu, she felt that this little kid was indeed a bit like her when she was younger.
Her mood improved slightly; with Zhao Tinglu as a contrast, she even felt mature.
"Take it or leave it," she said with a playful hum, not caring how Zhao Tinglu handled it, and went back to her room.
Seeing Ji Fengxue standing by the window on the phone, Xia Linxia softened her footsteps. After hearing Ji Fengxue gently give some instructions and hang up, she asked, "Did I interrupt you?"
"No, we've been chatting for quite a while," Ji Fengxue said with a smile, putting down her phone and glancing outside.
Xia Linxia looked at her, wanting to ask who she was talking to, but fearing that Ji Fengxue might think she was prying into her privacy. After a moment of conflicted expression, she heard Ji Fengxue mention it first, "It was my mom."
"Ah, I see. That's good," Xia Linxia said with a silly smile.
Since Ji Fengxue was proactively updating her, she must be interested in her.
"Do you want to go out for a walk?" she suddenly asked.
Ji Fengxue pointed to the light snow falling outside. "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"But you have a cold."
"I took medicine," Xia Linxia puffed out her cheeks.
"No, it's too late today." Although Ji Fengxue was a little tempted, she still refused.
"Then tomorrow. We have a day off tomorrow, and we haven't explored the area yet," Xia Linxia said, rolling on the bed playfully. "Lao Ji, can we?"
Ji Fengxue said, "Of course, Lao Ji can."
Xia Linxia choked, then let out a mocking laugh. "Tch."
"You don't believe me?" Ji Fengxue raised an eyebrow.
Xia Linxia rolled her eyes and looked at her innocently, a hint of triumph flashing in her eyes. "Yes, I don't believe you."
"It can't be helped if you don't believe me," Ji Fengxue said with a smile.
Xia Linxia: "..." What, that's your reaction? Aren't you going to prove that you're very capable! Hurry up and kiss me until my legs go weak!
That night, before going to sleep, thinking about having a day off tomorrow, she stretched comfortably. "Finally, I can sleep in tomorrow. I've turned off my alarm, and you don't have to wake me up."
"Okay."
"Time flies so fast, the filming is almost done," she turned over and suddenly moved to hug Ji Fengxue. "It's a bit cold."
Ji Fengxue hugged her back, her hand resting on Xia Linxia's forehead. "You still seem a little warm."
"I'll be fine tomorrow. I had an IV drip and took medicine today, so I'll definitely get better tomorrow!" Xia Linxia burrowed into her arms again, resting her head on Ji Fengxue's shoulder, and chuckled softly. "You can't let go tonight. Give me some warmth, and we can go out and play tomorrow."
Ji Fengxue stroked her head intermittently. "You want to go out and play that much?"
"Yes. What else is there to do if we stay in the hotel?"
Ji Fengxue inexplicably felt her throat dry, thinking that there were plenty of things to do in the hotel.
The next day, the snow outside had stopped, and the sun was out. Ji Fengxue opened her eyes and looked down at the woman still tightly hugging her. Her eyes curved, and she lowered her head to kiss Xia Linxia's forehead.
When Xia Linxia woke up, it was almost noon, and there was no one beside her. She searched the room, a sense of panic rising inexplicably. She fumbled to open the door, pressed the elevator button, and then didn't know where to go.
Just then, the elevator finally arrived. As the doors opened, just as she was about to rush in, she saw Ji Fengxue standing inside, holding a meal tray.
"Where did you go so early this morning?" she asked anxiously.
"Why aren't you wearing a coat? Hurry back and put on another layer," Ji Fengxue urged her back to the room, then placed the tray on the table. "I borrowed the hotel kitchen. Eat quickly."
Xia Linxia stared at the few small dishes on the tray. They were all her favorites. She quickly washed her face and brushed her teeth. When she came out, Ji Fengxue forced her to put on a padded jacket and then started lunch.
"Did you make this yourself?" Xia Linxia ate happily, her appetite whetted. She had to admit she was getting sick of the boxed meals. "Wuwuwu, it's so delicious."
The happiest thing for a cook isn't that the food is delicious, but that the person eating it says it is.
Ji Fengxue's lips curved upwards, and she kept serving Xia Linxia food.
Xia Linxia let out a contented sigh, her eyes curving into crescent moons. She closed her eyes and savored it for a moment. "Lao Ji, you're amazing. Whoever marries you will be so lucky."
"Yes, I think so too," Ji Fengxue said with a smile, propping her chin on her hand and looking at Xia Linxia.
Xia Linxia's movements paused, and the food on her chopsticks fell onto the table. She asked blankly, "You're actually planning to get married?"
"Of course," Ji Fengxue served her another bite of food. "But it depends on who marries me."
Xia Linxia lowered her head, picking at the food in her bowl, and murmured, "Then what requirements will you have?"
Ji Fengxue pretended to think. "Hmm, first, she has to be beautiful."
Beautiful means a woman! Xia Linxia immediately looked up, her eyes bright. "Is that the only requirement?"
"There's more. She has to like the food I cook."
Me, me, me! I love it! Xia Linxia shouted in her heart.
But outwardly, she remained indifferent. "Hmm, that's true. That's a must. What else?"
"It's best if she's in the industry, so we'll have common topics."
I'm in the industry! Xia Linxia's mouth was about to split into a grin reaching her temples.
"Anything else?"
Ji Fengxue was infected by her smile and said, "Of course, the most important thing is that she must love me."
Me, me, me, me! I...
Xia Linxia almost blurted out "I love you," but managed to stop herself just in time.
Damn it, I almost confessed directly! Doesn't she have any pride? How could she, the top star of the entertainment industry, do such a thing?
She ate a couple more bites of food before realizing she had almost fallen into a trap. Her mind raced, and she asked with feigned innocence, "Why do I feel like you're saying that you seem to have someone you like?"
"Yes."
Such a frank attitude stunned Xia Linxia. Her heart suddenly felt a pang of nervousness and anticipation. She asked dryly, "Who is it?"
Just as Ji Fengxue was about to answer, there was a knock on the door. She had to go open it. Xiang Huaimeng burst in, holding a tablet. "Come, let me tell you about the recent invitations. You've been rooted in the film crew for two months. If you don't take on any more activities, you'll fall from your top-tier position. Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't hit you."
Xia Linxia was furious. She had even felt for a moment that Ji Fengxue was about to say her name!
Xiang Huaimeng just thought she was having a morning temper tantrum and reported the schedule in detail. "The endorsement for the previous first-tier skincare brand has expired, and the brand wanted to renew the contract. The team has already agreed. Recently, there have been many endorsement invitations. I've chosen high-end fashion, a well-known sports brand, and a beverage, covering all price ranges. Also, after you finish filming, it will be the major awards ceremonies and galas. Currently, six satellite TVs have invited you to perform at the New Year's Eve gala, but it requires a performance. I haven't agreed yet, and I'm not sure when this drama will wrap up. You should think about what performance you'll do."
"Are you done?" Xia Linxia asked.
"Done," Xiang Huaimeng picked up a carton of milk from the side and drank it. Before she could take two sips, she was pushed out the door. "What's wrong?"
"If you're done, then get out," Xia Linxia said coldly and heartlessly, closing the door.
Xiang Huaimeng couldn't believe it and was about to knock again when she was stopped. She turned to look at the unexpected interloper and asked, "Chen Nian, why are you stopping me?"
"Be a little more observant," Chen Nian said, pulling her back to her room.
Xia Linxia went back to eat, but the atmosphere had been ruined by Xiang Huaimeng, making it difficult to return to the previous topic. After eating, Ji Fengxue prepared her medicine again and took her temperature. Xia Linxia leaned over to look. "It's 37.8 degrees, much better. Let's go out!"
Ji Fengxue, having been pestered all day, finally agreed and dressed her in layers upon layers. Xia Linxia was quite well-behaved, finding a beret and putting it on herself.
"Let's go," she said, putting on one glove and then throwing the other to Ji Fengxue. "Put it on."
Ji Fengxue said, "You wear it, I have another pair."
Xia Linxia glared at her.
Ji Fengxue pondered for a few seconds. "But I seem to have lost it, so I'll wear yours."
Xia Linxia was finally satisfied.
The two, with unspoken understanding, each wore a glove and went out hand in hand. Although they were outside, the snow on the ground hadn't melted yet. Stepping on it, they could still hear the "crunch, crunch" sound.
Xia Linxia, wearing high boots, swung their clasped hands and deliberately stepped on the snow. "I'm stepping on you."
"Who are you stepping on?" Ji Fengxue looked at her with amusement.
"Stepping on Little Snowflake."
Ji Fengxue suddenly lowered her head and kissed Xia Linxia's cheek.
Xia Linxia's face turned red. "What are you doing?"
"Kissing Xia Xiao Bao."
Xia Linxia: o(▽)q
The two wandered aimlessly. They occasionally met a staff member or two, greeted each other, and continued walking outwards. Before long, they reached the street. The snow on the roadside had been swept into piles in the corners. Despite the cold weather, many people were still setting up stalls.
Xia Linxia immediately spotted an old woman. "I bought my broccoli from there last time."
Ji Fengxue led her over. Beside the old woman sat a little girl, helping her count the day's earnings, which were all in small change.
The old woman asked with a smile, "Would you like to buy some vegetables?"
There were only two wooden baskets in front of them, one filled with broccoli and the other with Chinese cabbage.
Ji Fengxue said, "Yes, we'll take both."
The little girl's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Really," Xia Linxia answered quickly. She reached for her phone, then suddenly remembered that the elderly might not have WeChat, and felt a bit awkward.
At that moment, Ji Fengxue took out three hundred yuan and handed it directly to the old woman.
The little girl said, "It's too much."
"It's not too much. Grandma's broccoli looks very good, and it's worth every penny," Ji Fengxue said, directly taking a large plastic bag from the side and packing the items. "Thank you. Little friend, go home with Grandma early."
"Thank you, pretty sister!" the little girl said.
After bidding farewell to the two, Xia Linxia proactively extended her hand. "Pretty sister, let me help you carry a bag."
"Okay, I'll make a call." Ji Fengxue called Chen Nian, and soon, Chen Nian arrived with the car. Ji Fengxue put the items in the car and said, "Let's go buy some things. We'll have hot pot tonight."
"Okay!" Xia Linxia was delighted and then reminded her, "Did you forget something?"
"Hmm?" Ji Fengxue turned her head to look, immediately understood, and then took Xia Linxia's hand and put it into her pocket. But this made it inconvenient to shop, so...
"Chen Nian, come here."
"Chen Nian, take this bag to the car first."
"Chen Nian," "Chen Nian."
Chen Nian could no longer stand it and called Xiang Huaimeng over. The two agents followed behind, watching them affectionately sweep through the street while they worked themselves to death. Xiang Huaimeng couldn't help but mutter, "When did they get so good? They hold hands even when they walk."
Chen Nian sighed mournfully. "Actually, sometimes being a bit clueless is a good thing."
This way, they wouldn't realize that while they were doing the hard work, they were also being fed dog food.
An hour later, most of the street vendors were packing up. After receiving thanks, the four of them loaded the last few items into the car.
After Chen Nian finished checking, she saw Ji Fengxue seriously looking at her phone not far away and walked over to ask, "Are we going back together?"
"No," Ji Fengxue's gaze drifted, watching Xia Linxia pick up a handful of snow and throw it at Xiang Huaimeng. She smiled. "You guys go back first."
Chen Nian couldn't help but glance at Xia Linxia and said, "Your situation has changed recently. You're so clingy every day. Are you really together?"
"Soon," Ji Fengxue said thoughtfully.
Chen Nian looked at her in surprise. Her gaze fell on the memo on Ji Fengxue's phone, and her eyes widened. "What is this?!"
"Confession plan."
...
Ji Fengxue's eyes flickered as she looked at the figure of Xia Linxia, who was laughing and scolding in the distance. Her eyes held the afternoon sun, and her smile was like a flower. "The little girl is waiting for me to confess. I can't disappoint her."
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