Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict-Chapter 2022: Treating You Like a Little Sister

The joy in her heart was extinguished just like that.

Her lightly pursed lips carried an almost imperceptible bitterness, and her slightly lowered eyes did not lift.

Her gaze remained fixed on Wen Jin’s distinctly jointed fingers.

The bitterness at the corner of her lips quickly burrowed into her heart, like a virus, swiftly and intricately entwining itself and occupying her entire heart.

"I’m not some socialite or lady, I don’t need those expensive gowns."

Jing Xiaocha’s voice sounded even to herself, a bit strange.

"Who says only socialites and ladies wear gowns?"

Wen Jin refuted her words, turned his head to look at her, and slightly furrowed his handsome brows.

He felt Jing Xiaocha was somewhat awkward; she was fine just moments ago, suddenly now she seemed to be angry.

Wen Jin didn’t speculate why Jing Xiaocha was suddenly awkward, he just continued, "You’re a screenwriter now, you’ll be attending many banquets in the future. Wearing the same outfit every time will make people talk."

"Brother Wen, I really don’t need it."

Wen Jin’s words were well-intentioned, but Jing Xiaocha found them grating.

She knew she was overthinking, or perhaps, she was subconsciously jealous.

Thinking that he was comparing her to Ou Yihan, who was a lady, had studied abroad for years, and was now a young and promising gynecologist.

Even more importantly, she was Wen Jin’s girlfriend.

He was accompanying his girlfriend to choose gowns, that’s understandable, but why involve her too?

Jing Xiaocha didn’t know where her anger came from, but at this moment, she just wanted to blow up at Wen Jin.

Perhaps the joy that had quietly grown in her heart had suddenly turned into boundless bitterness, making her want to vent impulsively.

Wen Jin furrowed his brows even tighter, looking at Jing Xiaocha with confusion, thinking she was reluctant to spend money, "When we get there, just choose whatever you like. You don’t have to pay for it."

Jing Xiaocha suddenly laughed.

Laughing with self-mockery and bitterness.

She looked at Wen Jin’s gentle eyes. He treated her like a child: "Brother Wen, it’s not that I can’t afford to buy a gown, I just genuinely don’t need it, and I don’t need you to buy it for me. Sister Ou is your girlfriend, you should just go buy it with her."

Wen Jin was slightly taken aback.

The more Jing Xiaocha spoke, the more agitated she became, and the more pronounced the sarcasm in her tone became.

If he couldn’t still discern something from this, then he’d be a fool.

But he hadn’t thought that far; perhaps he was used to treating Jing Xiaocha as a sister, additionally influenced by Wen Ran’s instructions.

He forgot that because Jing Xiaocha liked him, he should maintain a distance from her.

"Xiaocha, I’m not saying you can’t afford a gown."

Wen Jin thought for a moment, trying to explain.

"Brother Wen, can you let me off here in front, I don’t want to buy a gown anymore, I’ll just go shopping at the mall."

Jing Xiaocha thought to herself, even if she really needed to buy a gown, she didn’t need Wen Jin to accompany her.

She didn’t want to be anyone’s third wheel.

Since Wen Jin and Ou Yihan were now dating, she feared that being with them, she might accidentally reveal her affection for Wen Jin.

This would displease Ou Yihan.

Of course, she also couldn’t just smile and watch their loving sweetness.

Wen Jin remained silent, not agreeing to Jing Xiaocha’s request.

Since he brought Jing Xiaocha out and said he’d buy her a gown, he couldn’t just leave her halfway.

Once or twice is fine, but not thrice.

As Wen Jin pondered how to comfort Jing Xiaocha, Ou Yihan’s call came in.

"Wen Jin, why haven’t you and Xiaocha arrived? I’ve already tried on the dresses."

Wen Jin glanced at Jing Xiaocha through the rearview mirror, "We’re on our way, we’ll be there soon."

"I just got a call from the hospital, I might need to go back immediately, why don’t you accompany Xiaocha to choose? I won’t wait for you."

"You have to go back to the hospital, aren’t you going to the beauty salon?"

"Let’s talk about it later, I’m in a hurry to get back to the hospital now, let Xiaocha know, I’ll take a taxi myself and won’t wait for you."

"Alright."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Jin slightly reduced the car’s speed, turned his head to look at the passenger seat where Jing Xiaocha was sitting, pressing her lips with a trace of stubbornness, "Xiaocha, I’ve always considered you as a sister."

Wen Jin felt it was time to talk to Jing Xiaocha.

Continuing like this, they would eventually become strangers.

After Wen Ran got married, he had finally met someone like Jing Xiaocha, who reminded him of how Wen Ran was as a child.

It naturally made him treat her like a sister, to cherish and care for her.

Jing Xiaocha had been by his side for more than a year, and Wen Jin got used to having her as a little companion.

But after an incident occurred, Jing Xiaocha stubbornly and hastily went abroad.

Wen Jin was upset.

That’s why when Jing Xiaocha first came back, Wen Jin’s attitude was odd.

During these recent days, it seemed he got accustomed again to caring for Jing Xiaocha, solving problems she couldn’t handle.

Jing Xiaocha’s hands were tightly crossed in front of her, even without Wen Jin saying anything, she knew in her heart that the person he liked would never be her, Jing Xiaocha.

She had once daydreamed, indulged in beautiful dreams.

But she was now very clear-headed, and she didn’t expect Wen Jin to return her feelings, or even to care for her as he used to.

She only wished to like him quietly, without any interference.

This was such a simple request.

Wen Jin’s words that he only saw her as a sister pierced her heart with pain.

It was as if an invisible hand tightly clenched her heart, making her nose sting and her eyes well up.

"Brother Wen, I know, you don’t need to feel bothered because I like you, this is my issue, it has nothing to do with you."

Wen Jin raised his hand to his forehead, patiently continuing to explain, "Xiaocha, you’re still too young to understand what real affection is, don’t be so persistent and obstinate, we were happy with each other before."

He treated her as a sister, it was enough for her to treat him as a brother.

"..."

The sudden ringing of the phone interrupted their conversation, Jing Xiaocha pulled out her phone, not even looking at the caller, and answered.

Jin Zheyu’s voice came through the line, "Xiaocha, are you not at home?"

Jing Xiaocha collected her emotions, calmly responding, "I’m not at home, is there something you need?"

"I brought you a gown for tonight’s banquet, consider it an early birthday gift, when are you coming back, I’ll wait here for you."

A flicker of bewilderment appeared in Jing Xiaocha’s eyes.

Jin Zheyu was also gifting her a gown, she instinctively wanted to refuse, but recalling Wen Jin’s earlier words, she hesitated again.

"Xiaocha, are you listening?"

On the other end of the phone, Jin Zheyu couldn’t hear Jing Xiaocha’s response, so he called out to her again.

"I’ve already got a gown, and I have something to do now, I won’t be back for a while. Don’t wait for me, you can return the gown."

After a moment of hesitation, Jing Xiaocha ultimately refused Jin Zheyu.