Pampered by My Ex's Cousin-Chapter 270 - 264 Co-sleeping (Eight)

She had just sat down when a yellow, withering leaf fell from the tree in front of her, prompting her to take a second look. At that moment, the voice she wanted to hear came through the receiver.

"An’an."

A gentle voice, an intimate nickname.

A sense of deep familiarity surged in her heart, causing a slight tremor at her heartstrings, but she couldn’t remember exactly when it had happened. Ji Anning was slightly startled and then spoke softly, "Uncle, have you been drinking?"

His tone clearly carried a hint of tipsiness.

Ji Chicheng hummed softly, saying indifferently, "I’m entertaining. I’ll call you when I get back."

"I miss you..."

"I miss you..."

Almost simultaneously, both were taken aback, their hearts stirred.

Ji Anning clenched her phone tightly in her hands, a sweetness spreading in her heart as if it were coated with honey, while the lingering terror from her father’s emergency scene inconspicuously faded away.

"Don’t drink too much, go to sleep early."

Fearing the difficulty of parting, she promptly ended the call after these words.

...

Hearing the ’beep beep’ of the busy signal, Ji Chicheng put down his phone, furrowing his brows as he stared at the screen.

"Who was Mr. Ji talking to on the phone with such a beautiful woman?"

Suddenly, a woman’s voice came from behind him, carrying the distinct huskiness and sensuality typical of an American woman, accompanied by the sound of high heels growing closer.

Ji Chicheng set aside all thoughts and emotions related to Ji Anning, reclaiming his habitual indifference. He leisurely turned around to face the woman walking toward him, "My girlfriend."

The woman sported voluminous blonde hair and wore a sexy black bodysuit topped with a wine-red leather skirt, her long legs perfectly showcased.

Hearing Ji Chicheng mention a girlfriend, a look of surprise flashed across her face with standard European features, "Oh? Mr. Ji has a girlfriend? Is she from your country?"

Instead of answering, Ji Chicheng asked, "Miss Lisa, are you very interested in my personal life?"

After asking, he curved his lips into a smile, though the humor didn’t reach his eyes, maintaining a cold facade. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Despite his lack of courtesy, Miss Lisa responded calmly and generously, "Honestly, I am indeed very interested in your personal life. A man as outstanding as you must attract more than just my interest."

As she spoke unhurriedly, her arms crossed in front of her chest, her blue eyes twinkling with amusement as she looked directly into Ji Chicheng’s eyes.

Both her stance and her smile radiated grace and composure.

The luxurious chandelier in the room behind provided a dazzling backdrop that underscored her confident beauty.

Ji Chicheng chuckled lightly, "You are just an ordinary one among the thousands interested in me."

His direct response was unexpectedly easy for Lisa to accept. She showed a fleeting embarrassment, then looked at Ji Chicheng again, asking, "If it weren’t for Beautiful Castle, would I even have the chance to sit here and dine with you?"

Again Ji Chicheng countered with a question, "Would Miss Lisa casually dine with a stranger?"

Upon hearing this, Lisa appeared surprised, then laughed, "Mr. Ji, I’m growing fonder of you. No wonder my good friend loves you so much."

"It’s your friend’s misdirected love."

Ji Chicheng retorted to Lisa and stepped into the room. The long dining table was set for two.

Ji Chicheng returned to his seat, picked up the knife and fork, and continued to eat leisurely.

Lisa followed behind him, "You hurt her, you know?"