So after Ji Yuning went downstairs ahead of time, the group climbed up to the window to look and satisfy their curiosity.
But because the building was too tall, there were too many trees, and the lighting was too dim, they couldn't see what their "girlfriend" looked like at all.
All that could be seen was the two of them embracing intimately…
Intern: [What a pity! We didn't get to see what Director Ji's girlfriend looks like, but judging from the photos, she's probably just as beautiful as Director Ji; she's definitely a beauty too.]
Intern: [Sister Bai, what do you think?]
The person involved, Bai: [Maybe.]
After replying to the intern, Fang Bai didn't put down his phone. Instead, he stared blankly at the sentence, "Director Ji said her girlfriend would come to pick her up."
A few seconds later, Fang Bai lifted his eyes and looked to the side.
The person in the passenger seat still had their eyes closed, unaware of what had happened.
Fang Bai looked at Ji Yuning.
Is she...my girlfriend?
Chapter 117
There were few cars on the way back, and the journey was smooth.
The wind blew in through the window, ruffling Fang Bai's hair and unsettling her heart.
Perhaps it had nothing to do with the wind, but Fang Bai's heart had never been at peace.
She's been struggling with three things these past few days:
1. Why did he take the initiative to kiss Ji Yu Ning?
2. When did your attitude towards Ji Yuning change?
3. What is your current relationship with Ji Yuning?
Fang Bai had a vague answer to each one, but she just couldn't help thinking about them over and over again.
After much thought, the overall meaning remains unchanged:
1. In that atmosphere, she wanted to kiss him, and she did it.
As for why?
The next question provided an answer.
2. To rephrase the question, when did you start liking Ji Yuning? Fang Bai knew clearly that she had mixed up habit and acceptance, but through her word-by-word analysis, he couldn't figure out when it had become like this.
unconsciously.
Perhaps it was the time Ji Yuning spent with her in Nancheng; perhaps it was Ji Yuning's daily concern for her after returning to Beijing; perhaps it was every little thing in life...
But no matter what, Fang Bai knew she couldn't refuse Ji Yuning.
3. Since she couldn't refuse, she had to agree to Ji Yuning's request.
But after that day, Ji Yuning never mentioned it again.
Fang Bai remained conflicted and never brought it up.
Three things kept replaying in Fang Bai's mind, and Fang Bai patiently answered these questions again and again.
This cycle repeats itself, this entanglement continues.
The community parking lot.
As Fang Bai unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to undo the one on Ji Yuning's body, his movements slowed when his gaze fell on Ji Yuning's face.
In the dim light, Ji Yuning's features were accentuated by the interplay of light and shadow, adding to her depth.
Looking at that face, Fang Bai couldn't help but think of the message the intern had sent her.
The word 'girlfriend' came back to mind.
Fang Bai suddenly realized what had been troubling her these past few days.
Because of Ji Yuning.
To be precise, it was because of Ji Yuning's attitude.
She used her constant internal struggle with her own problems to mask the panic that Ji Yuning's attitude had caused her.
Ji Yuning's demeanor was like that of a spoiled brat who got what she wanted, got tired of it, or was deliberately teasing people...
Looking back now, she was overthinking it.
While she was still wondering about their relationship, Ji Yuning had already announced that he had a girlfriend.
“…”
Is it because she's too old to keep up with the younger generation's thinking?
Isn't this development a bit too fast?
Just then, the person in the passenger seat slowly opened their eyes and looked at Fang Bai.
Ji Yuning's eyes showed no signs of sleepiness, and Fang Bai was taken aback. "When did you wake up?"
"When the aunt parked the car," Ji Yuning replied.
Fang Bai asked, "Then why pretend to be asleep?"
"I thought Auntie wasn't calling me because she was going to steal a kiss from me," Ji Yuning said with some regret.
As a result, Fang Bai did nothing except unbuckle his seatbelt.
Fang Bai: "".
I've been thinking about this a lot.
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Ji Yuning was only slightly drunk and still quite sober, nothing like the time in Nancheng.
But perhaps Ji Yuning's drunken state left a deep impression on Fang Bai. Even though he saw Ji Yuning walking in a straight line, Fang Bai still felt that Ji Yuning needed someone to help her.
So Fang Bai helped Ji Yuning all the way home.
Ji Yuning cooperated with Fang Bai, obediently letting him hold her arm. If she could, Ji Yuning would want to stick close to Fang Bai.
After helping Ji Yuning to the sofa, Fang Bai said, "I'll go make you a cup of honey water."
Ji Yuning held Fang Bai's hand, like a child: "I don't want to drink."
Remembering that Ji Yuning didn't like sweet things, Fang Bai asked softly, "What would you like to drink?"
"Water will do."
"good."
After the water boiled, Fang Bai made a cup of warm water and came out of the kitchen, only to hear Ji Yuning ask her, "Who is Zeng Meng?"
Fang Bai walked up to Ji Yuning and asked, "What happened to that intern in our department?"
Ji Yuning said in a deep voice, "She keeps sending you messages."
The WeChat notification kept ringing for several minutes.
"Really? Let me take a look."
Fang Bai handed the water glass to Ji Yuning and picked up his phone to check his messages.
Ji Yuning's tense expression vanished instantly.
It seems more important to reply to the message from this intern named Zeng Meng.
Ji Yuning held her water glass and waited a few seconds. Seeing that Fang Bai was still replying to messages, she asked calmly, "What are you talking about with her, Auntie?"
"It's nothing," Fang Bai replied.
It's better not to answer.
Ji Yuning remained expressionless and said, "The water is too hot."
Fang Bai turned to look at Ji Yuning, "Blow on it."
Then he noticed that he had answered on his phone.
Zeng Meng didn't send Fang Bai anything else; the conversation continued to revolve around Ji Yuning's girlfriend.
Fang Bai was curious about what Ji Yuning had to say, so he chatted with Zeng Meng about it.
Those who were engrossed in Zeng Meng's vivid description didn't notice how the person in question's expression gradually darkened.
After a while, Zeng Meng's topic finally came to an end. After saying goodbye to her, Fang Bai remembered Ji Yuning.
Seeing that the water level in the glass hadn't dropped, Fang Bai asked, "Is the water still hot?"
Fang Bai reached out to test the water temperature, but Ji Yuning raised her hand, avoiding his touch.
"?"
Ji Yuning took a sip of water: "It's not hot anymore."
Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, Fang Bai nodded: "Oh, okay."
Ji Yuning took another sip of water and asked in a low voice, "Was that intern at the company party today?"
Fang Bai didn't think much of it and replied, "Yes."
"If I say my girlfriend is picking me up from home, does she know that too?" Ji Yuning raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Um, Zhi—" Fang Bai paused for a moment, "What girlfriend?"
Ji Yuning stared at Fang Bai, put the cup on the coffee table, took Fang Bai's hand, and whispered, "My girlfriend."
Fang Bai sat next to Ji Yuning, and she could hear Ji Yuning's voice clearly, no matter how low it was.
"Who's your girlfriend?" Fang Bai feigned ignorance.