Chарtеr 19 Whо Is Lin Хin
“Сhаnchan, whеrе аrе wе going?”
“To thе mаll, to buy а phonе fоr уоu, sо уou wоn’t gеt lоst аgain neхt time.”
Hearing this, Jiаng Zhеngzheng’s еуеs lit uр, thоugh her bоdу squirmеd awkwardlу.
“Аh~ Thаt’s not good~ I’m wоrried уou don’t havе enоugh monеу! Even thоugh I’ll get a phоnе lаtеr, I’ll lose mу соnsсiencе at thе same timе!
How сan I use thе money Сhаnсhan wоrkеd so hard to еarn frоm рart-time jоbs to buy а phоnе!”
Аfter sаying this, she wiрed awау nоnexistent tears from the cоrnеr of her eyе.
Ji Тingchan watсhеd her little act with some affection. “Don’t worry, I didn’t do any part-time jobs. The money is what I saved myself. If I run out of money later, you can just steal a few stacks from Ji Yaolong~”
The two exchanged a smile.
After hailing a taxi, Ji Tingchan handed her own phone to Jiang Zhengzheng, wanting to test whether it would be visible if placed in her clothes pocket. After all, they couldn’t let people see a phone floating and moving through the air.
When the driver arrived and showed no sign of noticing anything unusual in the air, Ji Tingchan looked at Jiang Zhengzheng and met her delighted gaze.
“Chanchan! He can’t see it! It looks like I can take things out with me freely from now on!”
Seeing her cheerful expression, a smile also appeared in Ji Tingzhan’s eyes.
Little dog… she’s a treasure through and through.
Downtown mall.
Jiang Zhengzheng excitedly stared at the gift bag in Ji Tingchan’s hand.
Hmm? What games should I download? Fifth Ghost? Glory of the Weak? Or Battle Elite? Maybe I’ll download AA Racing and Sad Candy Crush!
Oh right, I remember Lin Xin’s phone number! I can add her as a friend later!
I can use navigation now, Jiang Zhengzheng—you’re about to achieve budget-free travel!
Ji Tingchan noticed that Jiang Zhengzheng, too focused on staring at the bag in her hand, almost bumped into someone. She could only whisper helplessly:
“Sis… stop looking. Float a bit higher so you don’t bump into anyone.”
Jiang Zhengzheng chuckled sheepishly and, afraid of colliding with others, lightly leaped on her toes and quickly floated upward.
The two found a restaurant with small private booths outside the mall. As soon as they sat down, Jiang Zhengzheng reached out both hands toward Ji Tingchan:
“Chanchan, you’re not holding it right. Come on, be good! Give it to me!
“Add me first.”
Ji Tingchan took out the phone and handed it to her.
“Okay! Officer!” Jiang Zhengzheng agreed cheerfully, pressing the power button with a grin.
Ji Tingchan’s slender fingers curled slightly as she tapped idly on the tea set on the table. Her delicate, fair face looked gentle under the warm light of the booth.
Her eyes were fixed on Jiang Zhengzheng, who was happily exploring her new phone across from her.
“Sis, let me check if you added my contact correctly.”
“Here, Chanchan!”
“Sis… who is… Lin Xin?”
Ji Tingchan looked at Jiang Zhengzheng’s contact list and saw that besides herself, there was another unfamiliar name: Lin Xin.
Remembering something, she opened Duoxin and found that Jiang Zhengzheng had also sent a friend request to the other person. The verification message read:
Xinxin~ Your sis Zheng is here! Add me quick!
An indescribable, restless feeling sprouted in Ji Tingchan’s heart.
Little dog, I’m feeling a bit unhappy right now.The dishes gradually arrived. Seeing only Ji Tingchan as the sole female in the private room, the waitress felt a bit puzzled. She hadn’t expected this stunningly beautiful girl to be able to eat enough for four people all by herself. With an incredulous expression, she left the room and hurried off to share the gossip with her colleagues.
Ji Tingchan rested her chin on one hand while tapping the table with the other.
The food before her looked incredibly appetizing. Yet Ji Tingchan hadn’t touched her chopsticks. Her beautiful peach-blossom eyes held a slight chill as she stared unblinkingly at Jiang Zhengzheng sitting opposite, who was pretending to look around everywhere.
“Oh, Chanchan~ Sister feels like this chair isn’t very comfortable. Let’s finish eating quickly and go home!”
After saying this, she hastily began picking up food with her chopsticks, her hand visibly trembling slightly as she served herself.
“Why is Sister trembling? Who is Lin Xin? Such a lovely name. It would probably sound even more affectionate to call her Xinxin, right? What does she call you… Does she call you ‘Sister’ like I do, or does she call you Zhengzheng?”
Or maybe this whatever-ghost Lin Xin also calls you “puppy.”
“Ah… hahaha… Lin Xin! She’s… a model citizen!”
At this moment, Jiang Zhengzheng felt cold sweat nearly dripping from her forehead.
“Chanchan, come! This fish looks exactly like a fish. Let Sister serve you a piece!”
With trembling hands, she tried to place a piece of fish in Ji Tingchan’s bowl, but halfway there, it fell onto the table.
Ji Tingchan raised an eyebrow, silently watching the fish on the table.
Silence was the bridge of Cambridge tonight.
“It’s alright, Sister. Your friends are my friends too. How could I interfere with your right to make friends? I’m just worried Sister might be deceived by someone with ulterior motives. Sister, human hearts can’t withstand too much scrutiny.”
Ji Tingchan broke the silence first, pushing the phone equipped with a tracker and listening device toward Jiang Zhengzheng. She spoke with grave concern, her face showing deep worry.
Puppy, were you with this Lin Xin person during those days you disappeared?
Was there physical contact? Did you share a meal? Or sleep in the same bed?
Ji Tingchan lowered her gaze, the corners of her eyes reddening. A fierce possessiveness fermented in her heart. She felt as if her puppy had been coveted and lured away by someone else.
Jiang Zhengzheng couldn’t see the other’s expression at that moment, let alone know that what Ji Tingchan said and what she actually thought were two completely different things.
Wah! Little angel Chanchan! So all that seriousness earlier was because she was afraid I’d be deceived! So kind! Chanchan! I’ve decided to support you as the Female Lead of all Novel Worlds!!
“Chanchan! With your high-speed, kind-hearted personality entering the novel, I will resurrect this pickled fish and go dance with the statue outside!”
Jiang Zhengzheng felt completely at ease, body and mind, and began enjoying the delicious feast before her, not forgetting to serve Ji Tingchan dishes throughout.
Won’t the puppy explain? Won’t she explain how she met that Lin Xin person?
Looking at the mountain of food piled in her bowl, Ji Tingchan had no appetite to eat at all now.
“Chanchan, what’s wrong? Are you okay? Why are the corners of your eyes so red?!”
Seeing Ji Tingchan listless and enveloped in a low-pressure aura, Jiang Zhengzheng grew genuinely worried, thinking the other might be unwell.
“Chanchan, are you feeling sick? Do you have a fever? Is anything hurting?”
Jiang Zhengzeng anxiously stood up, leaning closer, instinctively reaching out to check Ji Tingchan’s forehead temperature.Seeing the hand pass straight through her forehead, both of them froze for a moment.
“Damn it! Stupid hand! Stupid hand!” Jiang Zhengzheng slapped her right hand hard with her left.
“Sister, I’m fine. I don’t feel unwell, just a bit tired today and have no appetite.”
Ji Tingchan frowned slightly as she looked out the window of the private room.
Little dog, why can others touch you.
“But Chanchan… you have to eat, or you’ll have hungry dreams when you sleep later!”
“It’s fine, no need, sister.” Ji Tingchan glanced at Jiang Zhengzheng’s face, so close at hand.
“No, you have to think about your health, Chanchan!” Jiang Zhengzheng pleaded earnestly.
She finally understood how those parents felt chasing after their children to feed them.
“I won’t eat.” Ji Tingchan refused again.
“No, Ji Tingchan! You must eat! I’ll feed you!” Jiang Zhengzheng’s tone carried a hint of anger.
“Alright then.” Ji Tingchan agreed smoothly and moved her chair closer to the table.
Seeing Ji Tingchan obediently eating the food she fed her, and eating whatever was offered without complaint, Jiang Zhengzheng felt a wave of satisfaction!
See, see, as parents, we have to be strict when necessary and absolutely must not spoil our children! Look how well-behaved my Chanchan is—just a little scolding, and she eats whatever I feed her without being picky at all! By the way, can my Chanchan be a child model?
Jiang Zhengzheng didn’t know that Ji Tingchan’s thoughts were on a completely different wavelength.
Little dog, if you feed me, you can’t feed anyone else! (Black room warning version)