Сhарtеr 25 Wherevеr Ji Тingсhаn Is, I’ll Вe Therе
Sitting in thе car, Ji Тingchan’s mind wаs fillеd with Jiаng Zhеngzhеng’s wоrds from еаrliеr: “Whеrever Ji Тingchan is, I’ll be therе.”
Jiаng Zhengzhеng’s dеliсаtе feаturеs, hеr laughter, аnd hеr chоked sobs plаyеd on a loоp in hеr mind.
Ji Tingсhаn closеd her eyеs аnd рrеssed a hаnd tо hеr сhest, feеling her hеartbeаt quicken.
Тhen she оpened hеr еуes аgаin and lookеd out thе сar window аt the little dоg enjоуing thе sensаtion of sрeed, its fur flуing in thе wind. Sоftly, she said:
“Cheng Xiao, I hаvе someone I likе.”
Тhunderstruck! Chеng Хiao’s expression turned utterly astonished, and he nearly lost his grip on the steering wheel.
“Miss… is it that Miss Jiang? I saw in your social media…”
“Yes, Jiang Zhengzheng.”
Outside the window, Jiang Zhengzheng couldn’t see what was happening inside the car, but she felt certain Chanchan was looking at her! So, through the glass, she smiled and made a heart gesture toward Ji Tingchan inside.
Watching Jiang Zhengzheng grinning happily outside, Ji Tingchan’s eyes were filled with affection.
Silly little dog… Well, even if she’s silly, she still likes her.
Inside the car, Cheng Xiao was so shocked he wanted to scream. He was dying to know which girl was so remarkable that she could win over his cold-faced young lady! Cheng Xiao was burning with curiosity!
As if sensing Cheng Xiao’s curiosity, Ji Tingchan said quietly:
“After the school anniversary celebration, I’ll take her to Cloud Seclusion Villa. You’ll get to know her then, and I’ll tell her about us too.”
“Miss, do you… know her background? What if she has ill intentions…”
Cheng Xiao was a bit worried. After all, in his eyes, no matter how composed the young lady usually seemed, she was still just a 17-year-old girl. What if she got tricked by some random wild girl? Even though she’d be an adult in three months.
“Forgive my boldness, Miss, but do you have a photo of her? For your safety, I’d still like to investigate thoroughly.”
“No.”
“Then… do you know where she’s from?”
“No.”
“Miss… do you at least know where she lived before?”
“No.”
“Miss… you don’t mean you only know her name, do you?!”
“That’s right.”
Cheng Xiao’s vision went dark, feeling as if the sky had fallen! He was growing more and more convinced that this Jiang Zhengzheng must have approached the young lady with ill intentions.
“Put your worries to rest, Cheng Xiao. Once you meet her, you won’t have these concerns anymore.”
Ji Tingchan rolled down the car window and stared straight at Jiang Zhengzheng outside.
The black Cayenne sped along the asphalt road onto the highway, heading toward the city.
Moonlight gently caressed the city as Jiang Zhengzheng and the others returned to Shangjing two hours later.
“I’m so happy, Chanchan~ We bullied scum in the morning and watched the sea in the afternoon~ Let’s grab some snacks to take home~”
Seeing the person before her blinking her big eyes pleadingly, Ji Tingchan didn’t hesitate and headed straight for the night market.
By the time they returned to the Ji residence, thunder suddenly rumbled in the sky—the weather was unpredictable.
The Ji family living room was pitch dark. Ji Tingchan had anticipated that the Ji couple would be at the hospital tonight, accompanying Ji Mingren, who had been accidentally beaten by a group of students that morning. Jiang Zhengzheng, meanwhile, thought the family of three had gone on vacation somewhere. Both were more than happy they weren’t home.
They turned on a dim yellow light in the attic, eating the late-night snacks they’d bought—one chattering away tirelessly, the other listening with relaxed contentment.
Outside, the rain grew heavier and heavier, relentlessly drumming against the small window.
No matter how fiercely the wind and rain raged, they couldn’t disturb the warmth of the two’s time together.The weather had been growing colder lately. Jiang Zhengzheng, feeling chilly, had already changed into a thick set of pajamas, fresh and clean after her time in the light. Just then, Ji Tingchan finished her shower and stepped out.
Hearing Jiang Zhengzheng murmur about the cold, Ji Tingchan took out a thick quilt and spread it over the bed. As soon as it was laid out, Jiang Zhengzheng eagerly snuggled under it.
“Chanchan, the quilt is so warm~ and smells so nice~ I never thought a ghost like me could feel cold too!”
Ji Tingchan was probably too tired today. After drying her hair, she climbed into bed and began to drift off. But before falling asleep, she glanced worriedly at Jiang Zhengzheng, who looked refreshed and alert.
“Sleep, Chanchan~ I won’t leave~”
Only then did Ji Tingchan relax and sink into a deep sleep.
Oh, Chanchan, you’re so lacking in a sense of security~ But it’s okay, in the future when your destined male lead, Cold Young Master, appears, he’ll surely give you all the security you need~
Jiang Zhengzheng lay under the covers, playing with her phone. The faint glow of the screen cast a soft, hazy light on Ji Tingchan’s delicate sleeping face beside her.
Jiang Zhengzheng looked at the sleeping girl, excitedly imagining in her mind the future scenes where Ji Tingchan would meet the male lead.
She fantasized all night, and at the most touching moments, tears even welled up in her eyes.
The next day, the moment Ji Tingchan opened her eyes, she saw her little puppy smiling shyly up at the ceiling.
Yes, in Jiang Zhengzheng’s mind, the story had already progressed to the future handsome son of the male and Female Lead. At that time, he was a dashing 18-year-old, indulging a girl who was acting spoiled toward him—and the girl’s face was none other than Jiang Zhengzheng’s own.
“Hehehe…” Jiang Zhengzheng grew happier the more she thought about it, completely unaware that Ji Tingchan had already woken up.
Ji Tingchan watched as the other’s expression grew more and more dreamy, a slight frown forming between her brows.
What is this little puppy thinking? I’m already awake, and she hasn’t even noticed.
“Oh, Chanchan, you’re awake!”
It wasn’t until Ji Tingchan got up and climbed out of bed that Jiang Zhengzheng finally noticed.
The two then went downstairs. In the living room, the servants ignored Ji Tingchan, each busy with their own tasks.
Ji Tingchan paid no mind. She walked straight into the kitchen, planning to make a simple breakfast for the two of them.
“Like master, like dog!” Jiang Zhengzheng floated in front of a servant who was wiping the staircase railing.
Seeing that they were only ignoring Ji Tingchan and not doing anything else, Jiang Zhengzheng couldn’t really take revenge on them. After all, the ones who truly deserved punishment were the three members of the Ji family.
“Ah, Manager Wang! Please, come this way!”
Speak of the devil. Jiang Zhengzheng’s expression sharpened as she looked toward the entrance.
Ji Yaolong was currently bowing slightly as he ushered a middle-aged man with a beer belly, dressed in a suit and tie, into the house.
“Manager Wang, thank you for gracing my humble home with your presence!”
The man called Manager Wang sat with an air of importance on the main sofa, glancing around at the Ji family’s interior decor with a look of disdain.
“Manager Wang, about our investment…”
Ji Yaolong took out a bottle of wine he had collected for years from the liquor cabinet and personally poured a glass for him.
“Xiao Ji, impatience won’t get you anywhere. It depends on whether you or that Xiao Zhao can show enough sincerity…”
Manager Wang glanced sideways at Ji Yaolong, speaking casually and evasively.
Jiang Zhengzheng floated over to them, wanting to laugh at the sight of Ji Yaolong acting so subservient and fawning.
“Tsk, you old fool, you’ve finally met your match!”
Ji Yaolong saw that the wine glass was nearly empty and was about to refill it when Manager Wang pushed it away:
“No need. It’s not even anything good. I’m afraid it might harm my health. Let’s call it a day here!””Manager Wang! Please reconsider, Manager Wang!”
Seeing him stand up, Ji Yaolong hurriedly rose as well, his face plastered with flattery, though inwardly he wished he could twist the man into a pretzel.
That Manager Wang, with his beer belly and bald head, wore hands full of glittering gold rings, which made Jiang Zhengzheng’s eyes gleam with greed as she schemed about how she might snatch one off him.
Just as Manager Wang was about to step away, he suddenly withdrew his foot, his beady eyes fixed intently on Ji Tingchan, who was emerging from the kitchen carrying breakfast.