Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict-Chapter 2021: The Feeling of Liking Someone in 2020

What surprised Jing Xiaocha was that Old Mr. Jin also invited Wen Jin and Ou Yihan to his birthday banquet.

That morning, Jing Xiaocha was sitting on the sofa rushing to meet a deadline when she received a call from Wen Jin. "Do you want to attend Jin Yunchang’s birthday banquet?"

Wen Jin’s voice came over the wire, faintly mixed with a woman’s voice.

Jing Xiaocha was slightly stunned, "Yes, Brother Wen, Jin Zheyu invited me, saying it’s his father’s birthday party, with many famous screenwriters attending. I have no screenwriting experience..."

"Have you bought a dress?"

Jing Xiaocha was interrupted by Wen Jin before she could finish.

The conversation jumped topics, and it took Jing Xiaocha a second to respond, "I don’t need to buy one. The one I wore to Sister Bai’s wedding will do."

There was a moment of silence on the call. Was Wen Jin angry at what she said, or was he contemplating something?

Jing Xiaocha hesitated for a moment, then explained, "I’ve only worn that dress twice. Maybe at tonight’s party, no one will notice me."

Jing Xiaocha now had money, two million yuan in compensation from Man Tianxue and Li Minxu. But she felt that since she had clothes, there was no need to buy another just for tonight’s event.

"Wait at home."

Wen Jin said inexplicably, leaving Jing Xiaocha puzzled.

Just as she was about to ask, the other party hung up.

"Auntie, I finished my homework."

Jing Xiaocha was lost in thought, pondering what Wen Jin’s last statement meant, when she heard Zhang Minghui’s voice.

She looked up and saw Zhang Minghui standing in front of her with his homework.

Taking the homework from Zhang Minghui’s hand, Jing Xiaocha smiled with satisfaction, "Hmm, very well written, very neat. Do you understand the meaning of these words?"

"I understand them all."

Zhang Minghui nodded confidently.

Jing Xiaocha smiled contentedly, "Are you going out with Ziyi this afternoon?"

"Yes, Ziyi said if I finish my homework well today, he would let me ride a horse this afternoon." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

When Zhang Minghui mentioned riding a horse, his eyes sparkled with joy and excitement. He had accompanied Ziyi to the horse stable several times, always taking care of the horses, or at times when Ziyi didn’t take Qingqing for a ride, he would look after Qingqing.

In just one week, Zhang Minghui went from initially distrusting Ziyi to admiring him completely.

The reason, of course, was the frequent challenges with Ziyi and having been outsmarted by him many times.

That younger boy, a few years his junior, always had such strange ideas that caught him off guard.

"Alright then, go and review everything you’ve learned this week."

Jing Xiaocha instructed plainly, as Zhang Minghui nodded and agreed cheerfully, "Okay, Auntie, I’ll go review now and cook lunch."

"Wait until your hand is better to cook."

Jing Xiaocha shook her head, indicating he should focus on reviewing his lessons first.

Zhang Minghui smiled and ran back to the balcony with his homework.

Watching him diligently at his desk, Jing Xiaocha’s lips curled into a smile of satisfaction. Bringing Zhang Minghui back this time seemed like the right decision.

Initially, she didn’t want to take responsibility for Zhang Minghui because he had always resented her and wouldn’t listen to her.

But after Gu Kai’s threats and intimidation at the hospital, followed by Wen Jin exposing his lies, and then being won over by Ziyi, a younger child, Zhang Minghui gradually changed.

Jing Xiaocha picked up her laptop and continued typing until her phone rang again.

Seeing the caller ID, a fleeting surprise crossed Jing Xiaocha’s clear eyes. She placed the laptop on the coffee table and pressed the answer button, "Hello, Brother Wen."

"I’m downstairs at the apartment. Come down now."

"Is there something you need, Brother Wen?"

"Come down within ten minutes. I’ve already called Qing Feng. He’ll come to pick up Zhang Minghui so you don’t have to worry about him being unattended."

Wen Jin didn’t seem inclined to explain further and only urged Jing Xiaocha to come down, having already arranged for Zhang Minghui.

Jing Xiaocha furrowed her brows slightly, unsure what Wen Jin wanted with her.

But if Wen Jin really had something to discuss, she couldn’t possibly refuse.

She hadn’t seen Wen Jin in several days. Although Jing Xiaocha could control herself and not contact Wen Jin proactively, she couldn’t suppress missing him.

Even hearing his voice made her heart flutter with joy.

So, subconsciously, she was very willing to go down and meet him. Whatever Wen Jin needed her for, she was agreeable because it meant seeing him.

Agreeing with a "Sure," Jing Xiaocha hung up the phone. After saying a few words to Zhang Minghui, she went into the room to change clothes, glanced in the mirror to make sure everything looked fine, and then grabbed her bag to head downstairs.

The sun outside was blazing, and Jing Xiaocha shielded the sun with her bag.

"Why not use an umbrella?"

Wen Jin sat in the driver’s seat, lowered the car window, and watched Jing Xiaocha walk over.

Jing Xiaocha opened the passenger door and got in, "It’s not far, just a few steps. No need for an umbrella."

Wen Jin glanced at her, "... Next time, take an umbrella when you go out. The summer sun is harsh and can damage your skin."

Wen Jin initially wanted to say, "You’re just like Ranran. Other girls are afraid of tanning, even if standing in the sun for a second, they fully gear up."

But after thinking about it, he changed his words.

Jing Xiaocha chuckled, "I put on sunscreen, so it should protect my skin. Brother Wen, where are we going?"

"Buckle up."

Wen Jin’s gaze lingered on her fair and delicate face for a second, a barely perceptible smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Indeed, she had applied sunscreen, as the air around him carried a faint fresh scent.

She didn’t even bother to put on makeup.

Jing Xiaocha lowered her head to fasten her seatbelt, sensing Wen Jin’s gaze on her. Her heartbeat became slightly chaotic due to the influence.

Maybe it was the sudden encounter after not seeing him for a few days. The distinct, pleasant minty scent on him made her heartbeat involuntarily erratic.

Deep within her heart, a joy quietly burgeoned, gradually filling her entire chest.

Jing Xiaocha didn’t know what it felt like for other girls when they liked someone or faced someone they adored.

But as long as she faced Wen Jin, even her heartbeat would accelerate.

Once the car was on the road, Wen Jin said slowly, "Yihan and I also got invited. We’re attending Jin Yunchang’s birthday banquet tonight. I was helping her pick out a dress earlier and thought you might not have bought one, so I called you."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Jing Xiaocha turned slightly, her gaze unintentionally falling on Wen Jin’s large hand on the steering wheel.

Unexpectedly hearing his words, the joy that quietly grew in her heart was suddenly doused like a bucket of cold water.