Chapter 88: Christmas Eve (1)
Qiao Sijie's actions were completely unexpected, so that when his lips had already left hers, she came back to her senses, her whole body tensed with nervousness, and her first reaction was to look around so as not to be seen. `
Thankfully, Qiao Sijie had only tasted it, and the kiss was as soft as a dragonfly and didn't embarrass her.
But his arms were still firmly wrapped around Ran Xixi's waist, and he didn't seem to have the intention of letting go of her immediately.
She turned her head and muttered in a low voice, "This is the kindergarten ......"
Qiao Sijie chuckled: "Even kindergarten children know how to kiss the person they like, is it illegal for me to express my affection to my fiancΓ©e?"
It was obviously a brisk tone, but as soon as Ran Xixi heard this, his heart felt a little sinking for no reason.
She would rather him have a temper with herself, or a cold war, anyway, men and women in love are not like that, occasionally make a fuss, quarrel, as long as it is not a matter of principle, even daily noise will not hurt feelings too much.
But Qiao Sijie's appearance, as if nothing was born, made Ran Xixi feel that he couldn't make up his mind anymore, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
"No, I...... Actually, I wanted to make it clear to you for a long time, that night, it wasn't what you thought. The reason why I appeared at that hotel with Zhan Xingchuan was because ......"
Ran Xixi hesitated for a second, and immediately told Qiao Sijie what happened that day, without concealing it, including all the details such as eating and sleeping in the suite because he was hungry and sleepy, and being taken to the doctor by Zhan Xingchuan after waking up.
Listening to her words, Qiao Sijie suddenly had a feeling of crying and laughing-
Originally, he was supposed to go abroad in person to attend an industry conference, but because he couldn't leave, he had to send his assistant William to attend. On the flight back to China, William met the well-known Chinese medicine expert, he remembered that Qiao Sijie had always wanted to find a Chinese medicine doctor to regulate Ran Xixi's stomach, so he told him the news, and the two of them tried to come to visit, but they didn't expect to meet Zhan Xingchuan and Ran Xixi in the hotel.
This misunderstanding is a bit big, and it's too coincidental, if it weren't for understanding Ran Xixi's personality, Qiao Sijie might not be able to believe it. `
And what made him feel even more unbelievable was that Zhan Xingchuan was so concerned about her body, and even did not hesitate to lower his stature and go to ask for someone, which was very inconsistent with his usual style, which was confusing.
"I don't know why he insisted on doing this, maybe he was afraid that something would happen to me and he wouldn't be able to take care of Rui Rui. In the past month, I have lived in the hospital, and Rui Rui only has a nanny by his side, although he has no worries about food and clothing, but after all, it is better to be accompanied by his parents. β
Ran Xixi didn't think too much, she had doubted Zhan Xingchuan's intentions for her before, but he decisively denied it, she naturally couldn't continue to be amorous, thinking that he was still in love with this marriage.
Qiao Sijie naturally didn't believe her speculation, but he didn't refute it immediately, and even secretly hoped that this was the case, if Zhan Xingchuan's motive was really that simple, everything would be much easier.
But could it be like that? He didn't believe it.
"I wanted to explain it to you, but your reaction was a little scary, and there were outsiders around, so I didn't know how to speak. I'm afraid that after I say it, you will think I'm lying, and you won't believe me. β
Seeing that Qiao Sijie didn't speak immediately, Ran Xixi was a little nervous, thinking that he didn't believe it.
"It's me who behaved so much that you don't have confidence, and I corrected it. β
He held up a hand and assured her.
Ran Xixi finally breathed a sigh of relief and showed a smile from the bottom of his heart, it felt like letting go of the big stone in his heart, and the whole person was much more relaxed.
She didn't want to lose Qiao Sijie as a friend, so she cared a lot about what he thought of her.
However, at the same time, she had a trace of guilt and a trace of hesitation.
Guiltily, she had had a mismatch with Zhan Xingchuan in his office before, and he hadn't completely forced her at the time, and her obedience might have been due to physical necessity. Moreover, she is indeed cool, which is also true. `
The question is whether he will maintain an underground relationship with other men in the future, or have physical contact if they do get married. As his titular wife, how does she judge what she needs to take care of and what she doesn't?
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Ran Xixi's face tangled, Qiao Sijie asked curiously.
She let out an "ah" and shook her head instinctively, but she couldn't help but think of the picture of Qiao Sijie and William appearing in the hotel together, and wanted to ask what they were doing there, but when the words came to her mouth, she couldn't ask.
"You don't look like someone who can hide what is on your mind. β
Qiao Sijie smiled more and more determinedly, when it came to lying, Ran Xixi was really not good at it.
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Then what did you and William do at the hotel that day?"
He was stunned, he didn't want to hide anything from her, to tell the truth, but Qiao Sijie didn't want to admit it even more, it was obviously the same thing, Zhan Xingchuan could do it, but he couldn't do it himself.
So, he changed his mind in a short time and replied casually: "William just got off the plane, and I drove him to the hotel to rest." β
This statement seems to be no problem, and it is very reasonable, but Ran Xixi muttered in his heart, even if Qiao Sijie sent William to the hotel to rest, did he have to send him to the door in person?
She didn't ask again, but immediately said: "I have to go back, Rui Rui was sweating a lot just now, I'm afraid he will catch a cold, it's flu season now!"
Qiao Sijie smiled bitterly: "You haven't even seen the gift yet." β
Ran Xixi then remembered that she was still holding the gift he gave her in her hand, she hurriedly lowered her head, opened the lid of the box, and saw a small key pendant lying inside, which was a particularly popular style of a luxury brand this year, but it was a limited edition, inlaid with real diamonds throughout, the number was very small, and it was difficult to find one.
"The new house is a fingerprint code and no key, so use this as an alternative. The key is in your hand and can open my heart. β
It's rare that Qiao Sijie can actually talk about love.
After speaking, he added: "The decoration time is too short, and there may be some things that you are not satisfied with, so you can adjust it slowly in the future and arrange it according to your preferences." β
Ran Xixi was a little stunned, and after a reaction, she realized that during her hospitalization, Qiao Sijie not only had to deal with the company's affairs, but also took care of the renovation of the new house.
She bit her lip: "I didn't say I had to live in a new house." β
His apartment was nice, small and cozy, and she always thought they would live there when they got married.
"How's that going to work?"
Qiao Sijie smiled, reached out and touched the roll on her shoulder, urging, "Go back, Rui Rui is waiting for you." β
Ran Xixi immediately put away the gifts, said goodbye to him, and then hurriedly walked out of the auditorium.
Looking at her back, the smile on Qiao Sijie's face gradually solidified, Zhan Ruijue's existence is an impossible fact to change, and Ran Xixi got the custody of the child, which means that no matter whether she remarries or remains single in the future, she will be with her son.
As long as Zhan Xingchuan wants to, he can maintain a very delicate relationship with her through his son.
He thought he could not care, until he saw the three of them return to the audience from the backstage together, and his heart was still uncontrollably sour.
Zhan Xingchuan is her ex-husband and has a child with her, which no one can deny.
As long as he saw the picture of the three of them together, Qiao Sijie felt deep jealousy, if it wasn't for the mistakes again and again, perhaps, the person who held her hand and had children with her was herself.
He stood still, silent for a while, and finally left alone.
Ran Xixi glanced at the time, she thought that she had only spoken a few words to Qiao Sijie, but when she looked at her watch, she was suddenly startled, and before she knew it, it was nearly twenty minutes!
Rui Rui must be in a hurry, she walked quickly to the parking lot, and when she found Zhan Xingchuan's car, Ran Xixi was already out of breath.
She opened the car door, and sure enough, she saw her son looking anxious.
"Mom, why haven't you come back, I'm hungry!"
Zhan Ruijue pursed his mouth, and as soon as he saw Ran Xixi, he immediately complained.
He still remembers the incident when Ran Xixi carried himself on his back and gave Qiao Muling chocolate, the little ghost has a grudge, usually he eats a piece, Ran Xixi wants to urge him to rinse his mouth, Qiao Muling just ate several pieces in a row, look at her beautiful appearance to know how delicious the chocolate is!
"Sorry, sorry, Mom went to the bathroom. β
Ran Xixi put the small gift box into the pocket of his coat and said with some guilt.
Hearing this, Zhan Xingchuan, who was sitting in the front row, glanced at her, his eyes were full of insight into everything, and she was very weak-hearted, Ran Xixi had no choice but to avoid his gaze and no longer look at him.
After waiting for the car to drive out for a while, Ran Xixi wondered: "Is it a road? This is not the direction of home." β
Zhan Ruijue immediately answered her question with a smile: "Dad said to take us to a big dinner! Christmas dinner! There are Santa Claus, and Christmas trees, and snowflakes, and what deer!"
Ran Xixi said, "Elk." β
He immediately nodded: "Yes, elk." β
She was surprised, she thought she would go home directly, but she didn't expect Zhan Xingchuan to make arrangements in advance, but he didn't even ask her, so he made his own opinion, which made Ran Xixi a little unhappy.
"You let me go down at the intersection in front, you take Rui Rui to play, I still have something to do, so I won't go with you." β
Thinking of this, Ran Xixi leaned forward and said to Zhan Xingchuan.
Before Zhan Xingchuan could speak, Zhan Ruijue on the side had already grabbed her arm and shouted anxiously: "No, no, mom is going, let's go together!"