Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Rose x Kiss

Ji Mingzhu struggled and tried to move, only to find it completely useless.

Jiang Ji’s strength was like nails, pinning her directly in place, unable to escape.

After a while she gave up and looked up at him.

Jiang Ji in front of her was different from usual.

The light from the crystal chandelier on the ceiling refracted down, covering the black hair slightly hanging over his forehead.

His eyes were like a quiet deep pool, yet carried a shimmering brightness.

With the slight curl at the corner of his lips and teasing hidden in his eyes, Jiang Ji looked vivid — like a child who loved pranks in childhood after succeeding.

Jiang Ji rarely looked like this. Ji Mingzhu stared for a while, silent for quite some time.

Suddenly,

But this liveliness was mixed with a bit of slyness.

Why was he always like this!

…Especially like this toward her!

Thinking of this, Ji Mingzhu didn’t even reflect and blurted out—

“You’re so annoying!”

Jiang Ji’s fingers moved slightly. Hearing this, he raised his brow. “I’m annoying, I’m boring — in your eyes, what else am I?”

Sorry.

In her eyes, he was also a… five-second man on the first round. :)

Of course Ji Mingzhu kept this to herself and didn’t dare say it aloud. Not that she feared him; she just couldn’t match his strength. In this room, in this situation, if Jiang Ji got “angry from embarrassment” and used a “if you hurt me, I hurt you” crazy tactic, then what would happen to her butt?

“Jiang Ji, it’s very late. Let’s stop messing around, okay?”

“No.” He refused decisively.

“Childish.”

“When did I make you feel childish?”

“............”

Seeing her reaction, Jiang Ji made a move to unbutton his collar, voice lazy. “You still haven’t answered me. So now, do you still think I’m boring?”

This subtle movement didn’t escape her. Ji Mingzhu struggled, almost in tears, raising her voice slightly. “Interesting, interesting — you’re the most interesting!”

He seemed satisfied and lowered his head to press a kiss on her forehead. “That’s more like it.”

“Then untie me.”

Jiang Ji laughed lightly. Seeing her uncomfortable look, his heart softened. “I won’t torment you today.”

As he spoke, he slowly untied the tie. “You sleep here. I’ll go clean up.”

Once free, Ji Mingzhu immediately kicked him fiercely. “…You’re so arrogant — does Auntie know?”

“She’s not here.”

“She will be.” Ji Mingzhu was still unconvinced and retorted.

“Oh?”

“Weren’t you denying everything before, pretending I was a stranger?”

“So what?! You should know, even if I had nothing to do with you, Auntie would still stand on my side.”

Jiang Ji gazed at her for a while. Ji Mingzhu looked spoiled and proud, like a lazy cat.

He tucked the loose strand of hair by her ear behind it. “Alright, she’ll stand on your side.”

“But it’s impossible for there to be no relationship between you and me. Say less of that kind of thing.” At the end, amid Ji Mingzhu’s impatient pushing, Jiang Ji slowly added this sentence.

…

That night Jiang Ji let Ji Mingzhu off. Watching her gradually fall asleep, he returned to his room to wash up, and then went to the underground garage to clean up.

But all this was in vain. What he considered thoughtful completely failed.

The next day, Ji Mingzhu’s room was empty. After searching without results, Jiang Ji eventually got the news from Uncle Lin.

On the phone, Uncle Lin said Ji Mingzhu was going back to the Ji residence to stay for a while. Early in the morning she carried big and small bags of luggage and asked him to send her.

From the look of it, she seemed ready to stay there permanently.

Jiang Ji rubbed his forehead. He called and sent messages on WeChat, but the responses he got were Ji Mingzhu’s cold “oh,” “ah,” “mm,” single-word replies — as distant as possible.

Jiang Ji pondered silently, carefully recalling their interactions.

Perfect, very sweet. Nothing had gone wrong.

Thinking this, and believing she was just going home for a short stay, Jiang Ji returned to the Jiang Corporation. After all, the night before he had taken Xiao Yi’s call, squeezing time out of a busy schedule, and spending a night with Ji Mingzhu was just a natural interaction between a couple.

Previously they had endured longer separations, so Jiang Ji was used to it.

And when he got busy, he truly had no time. After occasionally sending Ji Mingzhu good morning and good night messages, he became overwhelmed with work, even sleeping in the company several nights.

This continued until Xiao Yi came to Jiang Corporation to discuss cooperation. When matters were almost settled, Jiang Ji’s phone vibrated. In silent mode, the vibration was persistent.

He took out his phone, glanced down, gestured for Xiao Yi to pause, and answered.

“Mom?”

“A-Ji, are you still busy?”

“Not too much, just finished.”

“Good! That’s what I was waiting for! Jiang Ji, tell me — did you upset Mingzhu again?!”

Lin Manxi’s voice rose, almost piercing through the phone. Xiao Yi, curious, leaned in to eavesdrop, but Jiang Ji blocked him with one hand.

He shot Xiao Yi a cold glance, full of warning.

“What do you mean?” Jiang Ji responded to Lin Manxi.

“What do I mean? She’s been home so long — you have no reaction? Still busy with work!”

Jiang Ji didn’t know how to answer. After a moment he said, “Alright, Mom. It’s not what you think. Wait a bit, it’ll be fine.”

No matter what, they couldn’t hide forever.

But Jiang Ji quite liked this private state between just the two of them. No interference from others, no unexpected visits.

The world felt quiet, leaving only the two of them.

“What ‘wait a bit’? Wait until Mingzhu throws herself into someone else’s arms? I’m telling you for the last time, Jiang Ji — after this I won’t care anymore.” Every call Lin Manxi emphasized it was the last time she’d help him; she wasn’t tired of saying it, but Jiang Ji was already weary.

He responded casually and hung up.

But just as he ended the tug-of-war with Ms. Lin, Xiao Yi’s eyes gleamed like a radar.

He practically had “God of Gossip” written on his head.

“Auntie scolded you again?”

Jiang Ji glanced at him without replying.

“You two really are something. One of you works nonstop like a perpetual motion machine, making money to support the family. The other spends time partying outside, with very exciting nights. I’m thinking you and Little Eight have switched roles.” Xiao Yi crossed his legs.

He was very interested in Jiang Ji and Ji Mingzhu’s situation.

Or rather… curious and somewhat envious.

In the fast-paced city, with desires everywhere, relationships were often transactional. But their way of interacting — and staying entangled for so many years — Xiao Yi rarely saw.

The upper class of Yin City changed constantly, yet their two families had stood firm for years. They had plenty of capital to act recklessly and indulge themselves.

But the two of them were not like that, and had never been.

Like the bright full moon hanging in the night sky — clear and pure, just like the two of them guarding their original hearts.

There are too many impossibilities in this world, because once there had been possibilities.

So jokes aside, Xiao Yi, who had witnessed Jiang Ji and Ji Mingzhu all the way, was still very curious about what would happen next between them.

Others might not see through it or guess accurately, but he could. From high school onward, with girlfriends changing monthly, Xiao Yi could glimpse some signs between the two.

“What partying?” Jiang Ji’s voice turned cold as he looked directly at him.

This emotionless icy blade cut Xiao Yi out of his self-moved thoughts.

“............”

He had just wanted to praise Jiang Ji. Damn, he’d overthought it.

“You didn’t see Little Eight’s Moments? Just eating, drinking, playing, and saying how free self-indulgence is.”

Xiao Yi noticed this because Ji Mingzhu, along with Lian Tang — besides their antics at Huang Shang Jia Huang, they left traces in major malls and clubs. They were really playing hard.

These two women, when unrestrained, were astonishing.

Moments…?

These days Jiang Ji still checked WeChat as usual.

How did he not know Ji Mingzhu posted Moments?

Seeing Jiang Ji’s dark expression, Xiao Yi tried to smooth things over. “Why do you look so sour? I won’t call your little treasure ‘partying’ anymore, okay?”

But this retreat didn’t ease Jiang Ji’s expression.

Xiao Yi only saw Jiang Ji lift his head slowly. “Give me your phone.”

“What for, spying on me?” Xiao Yi shivered. “Jiang Ji, be honest — are you trying to disgust me just because I said that?”

The more he thought, the more absurd it seemed.

“Stop talking. Are you giving it or not?”

“Damn you!”

After getting Xiao Yi’s phone, Jiang Ji decisively opened WeChat, quickly found Ji Mingzhu, and entered her Moments.

For several consecutive days, all were photos of her having fun outside.

And Jiang Ji had seen none of them.

Which meant she had blocked him.

Going out wasn’t the issue — what annoyed him was that she blocked him, and the captions were like—

Today, being alone, I’m so happy.

Rise, those unwilling to be slaves — another sunny day without exploitation!

Repost: How much of a jerk can a man be.

For reference: The best electric shock therapy for curing a jerk man!

Today I recommend a perfect dish: Jiang-style roasted chicken :)

Newly learned self-defense: Surprise punching method!

This wasn’t just going home for a short stay.

She was clearly extremely dissatisfied with him.

Jiang Ji took screenshots and sent them from Xiao Yi’s phone to his own.

After confirming the transfer, he neatly deleted the chat.

Jiang Ji tossed the phone back to Xiao Yi and stood up, putting on his coat before leaving.

“Ah? Hey hey hey, what are you doing?” Xiao Yi hurriedly caught the phone and stood up, watching Jiang Ji head for the door.

Jiang Ji was just leaving?

“Didn’t you say you’d treat me, your client, to dinner?!”

Jiang Ji didn’t even turn his head. “As you wish, I’m going to find the one at home who’s partying.”

Xiao Yi froze in place. These two really couldn’t separate from each other?

Before he could even get goosebumps, Assistant Ying came in, looking at him with almost sympathetic eyes.

“President Xiao.”

“What, your boss stood me up, and now you’re treating me to dinner?” Xiao Yi slumped back onto the sofa, carefree.

“No.” Assistant Ying smiled. “President Jiang left. The office needs to be cleared. You’re still inside…”

Xiao Yi suddenly understood the implication.

“............”

He refused!

…

After Ji Mingzhu came back from Ji Corporation today, she didn’t drag Lian Tang out to have fun.

After indulging for several days, she felt physically and mentally refreshed!

Escaping someone Jiang’s restraints made the world feel better.

Only at night, when she turned over without the familiar embrace, it felt a little uncomfortable and regretful. Otherwise, it was simply cool and refreshing.

When Aunt Li knocked and came in with permission, Ji Mingzhu was lying on the bed playing with her phone.

“Miss, why did you come back so early today?”

“Mm, I played too hard.”

Aunt Li slowly walked over and placed a plate beside the bed. “I cut some fruit for you. Remember to eat.”

“I’ve been wanting to tell you — you’ve been going out early and coming back late these past few days. That’s not good for your health!”

“I came back today, didn’t I?” Ji Mingzhu smiled lazily, stretching her legs. “Home is comfortable. But Aunt Li, if you’re saying that about me, what about my dad? He’s not just early out late back — he’s not coming home at night!”

“Your dad might be busy.”

“No, I hardly see him at the company either.”

Aunt Li smoothed the wrinkles on the bed corner and sighed. “Now that you mention it… before, I thought he was getting better. Now it feels like life passes too fast — too fast to change him back.”

Ji Mingzhu fell silent at the topic.

She put down her phone and touched Aunt Li’s hand. “Don’t worry, Aunt Li. I still believe in Dad. He still has me. I’ll spoil him.”

“Just take it as me talking nonsense. He came back a few days ago. He looked quite energetic.” Aunt Li gently tapped her forehead.

Energetic?

“That’s suspicious…” Ji Mingzhu’s voice rose suddenly. “Aunt Li! Is he getting older and having a late-life romance, keeping a beauty in a golden house outside?!”

“Oh my, what are you thinking all day? If he really did, he would’ve brought her back long ago.” Aunt Li stood up. “If you’re worried, go ask him. The fruit’s here — remember to eat!”

Aunt Li muttered, “These days she doesn’t even eat properly…”

Her voice gradually lowered. “…don’t know who she takes after…”

“Got it, got it.” Ji Mingzhu waved her hand and picked up her phone again.

Not looking was fine — once she looked, she was startled.

They were all messages from Jiang Ji—

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Blocked me?

Ji Mingzhu opened those pictures and looked through them one by one, understanding immediately. She didn’t know who had sold her out.

So what if she blocked him from her Moments — it was already good she didn’t blacklist him!

Ji Mingzhu: President Jiang, do you like the three words “blacklist”?

The reply came quickly.

Jiang Ji: Don’t like it.

Ji Mingzhu: Then that settles it? [smile.jpg]

Ji Mingzhu: Don’t think about any special treatment. Next you’ll still have to live the days of guarding an empty room.

Jiang Ji was really too much. Several times like this, always squeezing her. And not only squeezing, but squeezing randomly.

It wasn’t that she deliberately wanted to be cold. She just wanted to scare him, cool him down, let him know she also had a temper!

Being tied at the wrists — although she secretly liked it a bit, she also needed face, okay!

She also wanted to climb over his head and act domineering!

After sending this, Ji Mingzhu ignored whether Jiang Ji lived or died, exited WeChat, and continued surfing elsewhere online.

After some time, the phone vibrated twice.

Still Jiang Ji.

The message he sent was—

Little princess, how did I offend you?

Seeing this, Ji Mingzhu felt her heart flutter again.

Every time Jiang Ji said those three words to her, she couldn’t resist.

Like a charming spring day, under a pale blue sky, hiding soft cotton candy — one poke and it melts.

Ji Mingzhu typed for a long time, only to realize she didn’t know how to reply.

While she hesitated, Jiang Ji seemed to sense her thoughts—

Come to the window.

Ji Mingzhu: ???

Though the sentence had no connection, it stirred a strong feeling in her heart.

Ji Mingzhu didn’t even put on shoes. Barefoot, she got off the bed. In her haste she even stumbled slightly. After steadying herself, she jogged to the window.

Stopping, she brushed aside the light curtain and looked outside.

At dusk, the streetlights glowed dim yellow. On the quiet asphalt road, outside the black carved gate, a tall figure stood quietly.

The next second, Ji Mingzhu’s phone rang.

She hurriedly answered. “Is it you… Jiang Ji…”

“Mm.”

Hearing his faint voice through the receiver, Ji Mingzhu felt sweetness at the tip of her heart.

But she restrained her voice, deliberately fierce. “Oh… then why did you come!”

“To coax you,” Jiang Ji said.

Author’s Note: Waking Sleeping Beauty Pig only requires one roasted chicken.

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