Chapter 95
The video's playback volume soared, and netizens who stayed up late to cultivate immortal beings eagerly forwarded it.
[Today, I'm a groundhog again, ahhhhhh!]
[A song for Valentine's Day, worthy of you, Xia Linxia.]
[It sounds so good! Xia Linxia, I fucking love you to death!]
[Who can handle this? This woman is too good at this.]
[Ji Fengxue's cool voice saying goodnight is what's going to kill me!]
[So, in the previous show, Xia Linxia stayed in the recording studio for a whole day just to record this song, right?]
[It's so sweet I'm going to faint. Quick, Xia Linxia, give me CPR to save me!]
At eight in the morning, the song "Pretty Babe" was officially released on music platforms. Netizens flocked to the comment section to check in. Those who had just woken up and caught the news also rushed over, sharing it with their partners while feeling a bit jealous. The song was perfect for giving to a significant other on Valentine's Day!
All day long, major social media platforms were dominated by "Pretty Babe." The playback and comment volumes surged, directly topping the monthly charts.
Bilibili saw the release of many short videos using the song as background music. The most popular was a special Valentine's Day episode of "Summer CP," which also generously contributed two behind-the-scenes photos from the set that hadn't been leaked. Two figures, one in white and one in red, stood side by side. In the biting cold wind, snow covered their heads, truly giving a sense of growing old together.
Xia Linxia herself was still busy with magazine shoots. During her breaks, she would glance at the comments, feeling incredibly happy. She muttered to herself, "Why hasn't Sister Ji said anything?"
For the past few days, the two of them seemed to be on different time zones. She heard that there had been all-night shoots a few days prior, so Xia Linxia didn't dare to disturb her. If she wanted to see Ji Fengxue, she could only ask Chen Nian to help her sneak some photos. Her album was already filled with stills of Ji Fengxue.
As dusk approached, she finished work around seven o'clock. As soon as she got into her van, she started taking off her shoes. "I've been standing all day, I'm exhausted. What are you guys eating tonight?"
Xiao Wang said, "Anything is fine."
Xiang Huaimeng said, "I have an appointment to discuss cooperation. You go home first."
"What am I going to eat at home? It's just takeout anyway," Xia Linxia complained. "Aren't you going to take me out for something good?"
Xiang Huaimeng paused. "You go back first, I'll order your favorite."
"What I want to eat, you might not be able to get," she said, reclining her seat to try and get some rest. She didn't notice Xiang Huaimeng giving her a meaningful glance, her eyes filled with a hint of sourness.
About half an hour later, Xia Linxia, half-asleep, heard Xiang Huaimeng say something and groggily got out of the car to go home. When she opened the door, she saw a warm, orange light emanating from the entryway.
She stood still, frowning slightly.
Firstly, the security in this neighborhood was excellent, so the possibility of intruders could be ruled out. Secondly, this lighting effect was from the restaurant's ceiling lights. She must have been too rushed when she left in the morning and forgotten to turn them off.
She changed into her slippers and had just stepped out of the entryway when she saw a familiar figure walking towards her. The person was wearing her bathrobe, and their hair seemed to have been washed, with the ends still slightly damp, falling onto her neck with a hint of coolness.
She froze for a moment. The other person pulled her into a hug, and the familiar scent enveloped her. The bag in her hand suddenly dropped to the floor, its contents scattering.
With no time to worry about such trivial matters, she wrapped her arms around the other person's waist, resting her head on their shoulder. After a long while, she mumbled, "Why didn't you say anything? When did you get back?"
"I just got back not long ago. Xiang Huaimeng said you were still working, so I didn't disturb you. I took a shower first," Ji Fengxue said softly, holding her gently and solemnly. "Did you miss me?"
Xia Linxia didn't answer. Instead, she tilted her head to nuzzle Ji Fengxue's neck, her breath warm against her skin. "It's my shower gel's scent."
"Mhm," Ji Fengxue affectionately rubbed her cheek.
"This outfit is mine too," Xia Linxia placed her hands on Ji Fengxue's robe tie, knowing that with a gentle tug...
"Mhm."
Their eyes met, their noses brushing. Xia Linxia clearly saw the desire ignite in Ji Fengxue's eyes. She tilted her head slightly, and just as their lips were about to touch, she smiled slyly. "What delicious food have you made? It smells so good."
Saying that, she acted as if nothing had happened and walked to the table. The table was set with red wine and roses. She looked at the spread of dishes and her mouth watered. "Wow, I'm starting to look forward to this!"
Ji Fengxue's embrace was empty. She suppressed the heat rising within her body and let out a silent sigh, smiling helplessly. She had almost fallen for her trick.
Xia Linxia had already lifted the lids off the dishes. "Wow, cheesy baked lobster! Let's eat quickly before it gets cold."
She opened a few more lids, revealing all her favorite dishes. The main course was steak. The two sat opposite each other and began to eat.
As Xia Linxia ate, she couldn't help but smile as she looked at Ji Fengxue. "This is so nice."
"What's nice?" Ji Fengxue looked up, her hair swaying slightly with the movement. Her eyes flickered, and she looked at Xia Linxia with focused attention.
Under the warm lamplight, the dining table was filled with the crisp clinking of cutlery. Ji Fengxue sat there quietly and serenely, her back straight, legs crossed, revealing slender, long calves.
Xia Linxia felt her heart beat even faster. She tried to remain calm, appearing completely unfazed by Ji Fengxue's beauty, and lowered her head to cut her steak, raising an eyebrow. "Everything is nice."
It was nice to have hot soup and a hot meal waiting for her when she got home. It was nice to have someone waiting for her at home. It was nice that someone used her shower gel and wore her clothes. It was best that the house now had a second mistress.
A moment later, Ji Fengxue said, "I heard your song."
Xia Linxia blinked, staring at her blankly. She hadn't expected Ji Fengxue to mention it, thinking she hadn't had a chance to hear it yet, which was why she had deliberately teased her as a small punishment.
Hearing this, the usually confident Xia Linxia felt an inexplicable nervousness, like a student awaiting exam results. She asked hesitantly, "Does it sound good?"
"Unforgettable," Ji Fengxue smiled, her beauty growing. "In this lifetime, you're probably the only one who would write a song for me. I like it very, very much."
Xia Linxia felt a little embarrassed again, scratching her cheek and giving a sheepish smile. "I promised I'd give you one, but the timing is just right now."
After saying that, a fork with a piece of beef was placed in front of her and offered to her mouth. She lowered her head and took a bite.
Whether it was because of their brief reunion, the filter of the overhead lights, or the festive atmosphere combined with the candlelight dinner, Xia Linxia felt that Ji Fengxue had become even more beautiful tonight. Her heart had been beating wildly since she saw her.
She had always thought that love would change over time, turning into family affection, friendship, or simply disappearing. But at this moment, she felt more like a giddy child falling in love for the first time, so happy she couldn't find her way. Her passion hadn't waned; instead, it had grown even stronger.
Ji Fengxue paused in her movements and looked up at Xia Linxia. A leg stretched out from under the table, the tip of her foot brushing against Xia Linxia's calf. The owner of the foot was smiling innocently at her.
Xia Linxia issued an invitation, but Ji Fengxue didn't take the bait. She wrapped her legs around Xia Linxia's feet, not allowing her to move.
"Are you going to put out the fire you started?" Ji Fengxue asked.
After dinner, Ji Fengxue brought out a small cake.
Xia Linxia's heart skipped a beat. As if sensing something, she slowly ate the entire cake under Ji Fengxue's focused gaze, chewing each bite for a long time before looking at her doubtfully.
Ji Fengxue laughed, amused. "Why are you eating cake like you're chewing wax?"
"No..." Xia Linxia licked the cream from the corner of her mouth. "The cake is delicious, but where's the ring?"
Ji Fengxue's expression froze for a few seconds. "You think I would put a ring in here?"
"Otherwise? I'm so full, why else would you watch me eat cake?" Xia Linxia was starting to get angry. "Everyone else gets a candlelight dinner with cake and a ring as a complete package!"
While eating, she had already imagined her reaction upon finding the ring and even prepared several ways to say "I do" in different languages. But it turned out to be just eating cake?!
The two stared at each other, and Xia Linxia's heart felt like it was breaking. As expected, love disappears!
Ji Fengxue observed the changes in Xia Linxia's expression and burst out laughing. "I'm sorry, I was afraid you'd be too happy eating the cake and accidentally swallow the ring, so I didn't put it in."
"Do you think I'm such a fool that I'd eat a ring?" Xia Linxia's voice suddenly lowered. After a pause, her eyes widened abruptly. "So you did prepare something, right? Then where did you put it?!"
Ji Fengxue lowered her head, casually turned her head to the side, and reached into her bathrobe pocket, pulling out a ring and placing it on the table.
Xia Linxia leaned closer, looking at the ring, then at Ji Fengxue. "Ah, this? Is there no sense of ceremony at all? No ring box, and you didn't even kneel?"
Ji Fengxue said, "That would be a proposal then."
"You've already taken out the ring, isn't that a proposal???" Xia Linxia was confused by Ji Fengxue's actions and was on the verge of getting angry again.
"These are just couple rings," Ji Fengxue smiled, picked them up, and put them back in her pocket.
"!!!" Xia Linxia stood up in anger. "What's wrong with you! It's not a proposal ring, but you're taking back the couple rings too! That's too much!"
Ji Fengxue walked up to her, lifted her left hand, and squeezed her knuckles. Under Xia Linxia's angry gaze, she took out another diamond ring, completely different from the previous one, more elegant and grand. She slowly slipped it onto Xia Linxia's ring finger, and when she moved her hand, the dazzling light reflected.
Xia Linxia touched the ring in surprise and glanced at Ji Fengxue's pocket. "How many rings did you pack?"
"I was afraid you'd reject me, so I prepared couple rings as a backup," Ji Fengxue smiled. "Do you like it?"
"Well, it's okay," Xia Linxia pouted, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up. She spread her hand. "What about yours?"
Ji Fengxue placed the matching ring into Xia Linxia's palm.
Xia Linxia, imitating Ji Fengxue, put the ring on Ji Fengxue's finger.
She asked, "When did you buy them?"
Ji Fengxue paused.
The couple rings were planned as a Valentine's Day gift. The engagement diamond ring was bought on impulse last night after hearing the exclusive love song. But when it came time to present it, while appearing calm on the surface, she was so nervous that she secretly switched to the couple rings, fearing that Xia Linxia might think it was too soon and hesitate to accept.
However, she seemed to have underestimated Xia Linxia's capacity to handle things.
Ji Fengxue didn't want to elaborate on these psychological processes and could only answer with a kiss. The kiss deepened, and both of them became somewhat lost in the moment. Xia Linxia somehow ended up sitting on the table, her legs wrapped around Ji Fengxue's waist, her hands resting on her shoulders, kissing passionately.
The vase nearby was accidentally knocked over, and the roses lay amidst the shattered glass, appearing even more vibrant. Ji Fengxue turned her head to look, but Xia Linxia pulled her face back. "Be serious."
Ji Fengxue chuckled softly and carried her back to the sofa. Xia Linxia, for some reason, slipped her hand inside Ji Fengxue's collar.
"!!!"
As if opening a new world during their kiss, Xia Linxia was completely captivated. Suddenly, she heard Ji Fengxue let out a low gasp. Unlike her usual sounds of pleasure, this one clearly held a hint of unspoken desire.
Xia Linxia's breathing quickened considerably. She whispered, "Is the ring your only gift?"
Ji Fengxue's eyes were slightly hazy. "What else do you want?"
"You."
Ji Fengxue was quiet for a few seconds, her eyes deep. She smiled and said, "Yes."
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