Chapter 1333 - 1330: Zi Ruoxi Was Startled Herself
When Zi Ruoxi used her delicate lips to kiss the back of Qiao Muyun’s hand, or rather, at the very moment her lips touched his cold skin, even Zi Ruoxi herself was startled.
What’s wrong with me...
As she realized the inappropriate action, a blush of shame swept across Zi Ruoxi’s worldly face. The hands holding his began to heat up.
Brother Qiao Muyun, please get better soon, I’m begging you, get better soon...
Zi Ruoxi tightly gripped his hand again, placing it against her chest as she prayed, tears rolling down uncontrollably from her eyes once more. She could no longer think about why she was acting this way towards the person in front of her; perhaps she couldn’t clearly understand what this feeling was, whether it was familial affection or romantic love, whether it was like or love?
All she could be sure of was that she couldn’t let him lose a leg, she couldn’t let him have any regrets. For Brother Qiao Muyun, who had endured so much suffering, he had already borne enough, and such a result shouldn’t befall him.
She couldn’t imagine what expression Qiao Muyun would have when he woke up knowing he had lost a leg? She didn’t dare imagine at all. Would she lose that Brother Qiao Muyun who always smiled at her? Would she never see his smile again?
No, she wouldn’t allow it!
She wanted her Brother Qiao Muyun to be well, to live healthily, to watch over her carefully; that’s all she wanted.
Zi Ruoxi held his arm as she slowly leaned over the bedside, closed her moist beautiful eyes, and before long, the day’s exhaustion coupled with excessive anxiety led her to quickly fall asleep.
That night, she didn’t go back.
...
The next day’s sun rose as usual. No matter how things would develop, life goes on, just a matter of how well or poorly.
That day, Zi Ruoxi woke up very early. She hadn’t forgotten that the pain was continuing; today she had important matters to attend to. And she hadn’t thought through how to face the waking Qiao Muyun.
As the first strands of soft light shone through the window, she chose to leave. As she left, she took one last glance at Qiao Muyun, looked at his still handsome face in slumber, and a sudden smile broke across Zi Ruoxi’s face. She slowly lowered her face, gripped his hand once more, held it to her lips, and this time naturally placed a gentle kiss on the back of his hand, then softly placed his arm back into the bedding.
Secretly vowing in her heart, Brother Qiao Muyun, I will definitely save you, you must get better soon, I really want to experience again the feeling of you taking me for a drive, I now realize it was truly beautiful, truly beautiful...
...
Zi Ruoxi casually ate something outside the hospital and quickly flagged down a taxi, heading to where she needed to be — the university apartment.
She arrived at the Caesar Fei Office Building by eight in the morning. She directly stepped into the special elevator leading up to the CEO’s office area. Outside Qiao Junlie’s office, she unexpectedly encountered another woman.
Not too far away, a beautiful woman in an off-white casual professional outfit was talking on the phone. The bright yet understated off-white complemented her skin tone, making her skin appear even fairer. The attire wrapped around her graceful figure, making her look enchanting with an air of elegance. Her curly long hair cascaded over her shoulders. It was clear at a glance that she was a woman of taste. She was laughing heartily, occasionally smiling warmly.
It was Zhou Yanhong.
Zi Ruoxi recognized her, and she vividly remembered that this woman really liked Qiao Junlie. She recalled some past events. Being a woman herself, she could discern that from subtle glances and feelings, Zhou Yanhong supported Qiao Junlie’s stance and practices.
Upon thinking this, Zi Ruoxi couldn’t help but sigh. Actually, they seemed quite compatible, a rich young man and a noble young lady, both good-looking and attractive, with seamless rapport in their work. If paired together, they’d make quite a good couple!
𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
While musing, it appeared the other party noticed her too. Zi Ruoxi slightly smiled at her. The other party politely returned the smile and then walked towards her.
"Zi Ruoxi, so early, are you looking for Qiao Junlie? He hasn’t arrived so early yet!" Zhou Yanhong said with a friendly smile, her gentle voice easing any wariness.
"Good morning, Miss Zhou..." Zi Ruoxi replied politely, paused, and continued, "Then I’ll wait here."
Zhou Yanhong looked at Zi Ruoxi’s weary face, her complexion didn’t look good, her face was without makeup, bare and exposed, with an increasingly bluish tinge, especially around her eyes, no longer as bright and spirited as before, but filled with bloodshot veins, dark circles surrounding her eyes, making her appear somewhat sickly, utterly exhausted.
"Zi Ruoxi, what’s the matter? Why do you look so unwell?" Zhou Yanhong asked with concern.
"Oh... do I? Haha, perhaps I haven’t been resting well lately." Zi Ruoxi’s words subtly held a hint of unnaturalness.
"Zi Ruoxi, not to meddle, girls should learn to take care of themselves, don’t let work exhaust your body!" Zhou Yanhong advised, then suspiciously looked at her face and laughed, "Our Young Master is quite fond of you, look at your face, lacking color, come on, let me do your makeup."
"Miss Zhou, this... this isn’t necessary." Zi Ruoxi said somewhat awkwardly.
"Zi Ruoxi, we’re so familiar, and you still call me Miss Zhou, just call me Zhou Yanhong! Come on, don’t be shy." Zhou Yanhong said with a gentle smile.
"...Alright then." Zi Ruoxi briefly agreed, pondering if her face looked too bad. Ever since Brother Qiao Muyun’s accident, she hadn’t had a moment of peace. Until now, she realized how important he was to her.
Zi Ruoxi followed Zhou Yanhong to a reception room, where Zhou Yanhong pulled out, as if by magic, various skincare and makeup products from a bag.
These weren’t unfamiliar to Zi Ruoxi; as a celebrity in the fashion world, her sense of fashion in makeup and styles was definitely not inferior to Zhou Yanhong’s.
Chatting while the makeup was being applied, this time passed quickly and was more easily spent.
Zhou Yanhong was very attentive while doing her makeup, which moved Zi Ruoxi. Thinking about a noble young lady humbly helping her like this, she felt indescribably grateful.
Over half an hour later, a subtly pastel-colored face appeared perfectly.
"Hehe, finished, now you won’t lose to that Han Feifei..." Zhou Yanhong said, suddenly pausing. Yet she also believed Zi Ruoxi must have heard the last few words.
Indeed.
"Han Feifei? Who is she? Is she a celebrity? How come I haven’t heard of her?" Zi Ruoxi asked somewhat puzzled, but still smiling.
Zhou Yanhong looked at her with profound meaning.
The light in her eyes also subtly revealed a hidden shade.