Seeing the person who pushed the door open, Su Yi asked while playing a game, “What took you so long?”
“I ran into Xia Wan and talked for a bit.” Ji Heng skillfully opened the red wine bottle and poured one-third into the wine glass on the table.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chi immediately put down his game console and exclaimed, “How did you run into Xia Wan? If I had known, I would have gone down to get the red wine earlier.”
Xu Haonan was also curious. “You’re not even familiar with Xia Wan. What did you talk about?”
Ji Heng took a sip of red wine. “She went to the kitchen to get milk, but it was closed.”
Gu Chi said, “Then that’s our fault.”
If it weren’t for their instructions, the kitchen wouldn’t have been closed.
Chen Yubai picked up the red wine bottle on the table, poured himself a glass, and looked at the person in front of him. “I have milk in my car. Go get it and take it to Xia Wan.”
Su Yi teased, “Why would you have milk in your car, Chen Yubai? I never thought you liked drinking milk. You’ve hidden this hobby pretty well.”
Chen Yubai gave him a look as if he were an idiot. “My niece left it in my car last time she rode with me.” Then he asked the person in front of him again, “Take it and give it to Xia Wan.”
Ji Heng gave him the same look he had just given Su Yi. “Why should I go deliver it? We’re not even familiar.”
Chen Yubai said, “But you’re the one who ran into her. It’s just a small favor. Since I already invited her here, I should make sure she has a good vacation experience.”
“That was your invitation. You go deliver it.” Ji Heng leaned lazily on the sofa, crossing his legs.
Chen Yubai insisted, “If I had been the one to run into her just now, I would have gone. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go now out of the blue.”
Another purpose was to see Ji Heng swallow his pride and deliver milk to someone his company had tried but failed to recruit.
Gu Chi chimed in, “You have to go deliver it. She’s my idol.”
Ji Heng scoffed lightly. “Then you go. She’s not my idol.”
Gu Chi was annoyed by his tone. “No wonder Xia Wan didn’t join your company. Who would want to work for a boss like you?”
Seeing how unwilling Ji Heng was to go, Xu Haonan felt even more inclined to make him do it. “Play a game with Gu Chi. Whoever loses goes.”
“No.” He wasn’t stupid. Gu Chi’s skill level was comparable to a professional player.
Besides, there was no need for him to participate in this game.
Su Yi said, “You have to play.”
What they enjoyed most was seeing each other make a fool of themselves.
Ji Heng said, “If we have to play, then one of you three can take my place.”
He couldn’t beat Gu Chi, but he had no problem beating the other three.
Chen Yubai didn’t fall into his trap. “Playing against us is no fun. If you’re going to play, play against the strongest.”
“Right.” Xu Haonan had already picked up a nearby game console and tossed it to Ji Heng.
Gu Chi quickly clicked to start the game, and just like that, Ji Heng was roped in by them.
He had no choice but to pick up the game console.
Gu Chi performed at his highest level this game and quickly ended it.
As expected, Gu Chi won, but he had to admit that for an amateur player, Ji Heng’s gaming skills were already quite high.
If Ji Heng took it seriously and played games whenever he had free time like he did, he would definitely be able to beat him.
“Go on.” Chen Yubai threw his car keys to Ji Heng.
Ji Heng accepted his loss gracefully and didn’t refuse any further. He picked up the car keys and left the game room.
“I really want to know what expression Ji Heng will have when he delivers the milk,” Xu Haonan said with a spectator’s mindset.Su Yi said knowingly, “Extremely unwilling inside, completely expressionless on the face.”
Chen Yubai remarked, “If word gets out that the CEO of Ji’s Entertainment personally delivered milk to an artist from another company, it would definitely go viral.”
The group was engaged in a lively discussion in the room.
Ji Heng had already taken the milk and was preparing to go upstairs, having taken the entire box of milk from Chen Yubai’s car.
He couldn’t be bothered to open it and take just a few, finding it too troublesome.
But when he pressed the elevator button, his hand paused—he didn’t know which room Xia Wan was staying in.
Pulling out his phone, he dialed Chen Yubai’s number. “Which room?”
On the other end, Chen Yubai was momentarily confused before realizing what Ji Heng was asking three seconds later. “Twelfth floor, the most luxurious one.”
After receiving Xia Lin’s call, he had immediately contacted the management here to arrange the best room.
Aside from the five rooms on the top floor, the one Xia Wan was staying in was the most luxurious.
Upon learning this, Ji Heng quickly hung up.
Arriving at Xia Wan’s door, he rang the bell.
Lying in bed, Xia Wan was startled by the doorbell, her scalp tingling as she held her breath.
Staying in an external hotel and having someone knock on the door in the middle of the night was truly frightening.
Summoning her courage, Xia Wan got out of bed, tiptoed to the door, and peered through the peephole.
Only when she saw the face outside did her tense heart relax.
“What is he doing here?” Xia Wan muttered in confusion, but she still opened the door.
As the door opened, Ji Heng handed the milk he was holding to Xia Wan. “For you.”
His action left Xia Wan bewildered.
Seeing the puzzled expression on her delicate face, Ji Heng explained, “Didn’t you say you wanted to drink milk? This is for you.”
Hearing this, Xia Wan glanced down and saw that he was indeed holding a box of milk.
She grew even more confused but also felt a hint of pleasant surprise. Ji Heng’s gift of milk was like receiving help in a time of need.
Earlier, she had been tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep—a long-standing habit that wasn’t easy to break.
“Thank you,” Xia Wan said without hesitation, accepting the milk. “How much was it? I’ll transfer the money to you.”
“No need. I’m leaving,” Ji Heng replied before turning to go.
His task was complete.
Left standing alone in a daze, Xia Wan wondered if she had just gotten a free box of milk.
There was a store in the resort, but since the restaurants were closed, the store must be closed too.
She had no idea where he had bought this box of milk.
Based on her understanding of Ji Heng today—handsome, somewhat arrogant—she was surprised by his gesture tonight. He seemed like a decent person, unexpectedly bringing her milk, which she hadn’t anticipated.
But perhaps it was just him fulfilling his duties as a host, since this was his territory.
Closing the door, Xia Wan opened the box of milk. Inside were ten full bottles, enough for her nights here, with some to spare.
Normally, she would heat the milk she drank at night, but having any to drink now was good enough—she wasn’t going to be picky.
After finishing the milk, Xia Wan lay in bed and quickly fell asleep.
“So, what was Xia Wan’s reaction when she saw you?” Xu Haonan eagerly asked as soon as Ji Heng entered.
The other three also stared at him.
Ji Heng showed no discomfort. “What else could it be besides surprise?”
Su Yi pressed, “And you? What was your attitude?”
Ji Heng replied, “No particular attitude. I gave it to her and left.”Chen Yubai looked at him with a disappointed expression. “You didn’t even take the chance to chat a bit and tell her about your idea of signing her to your company.”
“That’s absolutely impossible,” Ji Heng said firmly. “She already knows Ji’s Entertainment wants to poach her.”
“And it’s not appropriate to talk about it so late at night.”
Gu Chi laughed when he heard this. “Xia Wan isn’t interested in you anyway. It’s just work talk—are you afraid you’ll lose out?”
Ji Heng shot a sharp glance at Gu Chi. “Then there’s even less reason to continue the conversation. No need to make both sides uncomfortable.”
After that, they had a few drinks and each returned to their rooms to rest.