books44 Chapter 172 Zhai Xingchen understands his feelings
Chapter 172 Zhai Xingchen understands his feelings
Zhai Xingchen was slightly stunned, and then he understood why Lu Qingxi was abnormal. He looked at her, and his bright eyes flashed with complex emotions. He naturally heard the deep meaning in Lu Qingxi's words. Although he was a little entangled in his heart, he was more considerate and concerned about her.
He did not expose her lie, nor did he choose to reject her request. Instead, he nodded gently and said softly, "Okay, I'll take you there."
After saying that, he turned and walked downstairs, and Lu Qingxi hurriedly followed him. The two walked one after the other, and there seemed to be a subtle tension in the atmosphere. Lu Qingxi prayed in his heart, hoping that Xiao Lan could leave the room quickly during this time.
So, the two of them walked downstairs one after the other. At this moment, in Zhai Xingchen's room, Xiao Lan also heard the movement at the door. Although she was unwilling in her heart, she knew that she couldn't stay any longer at this moment. After a round of inspection, she quickly took a picture of Lu Qingxi's new portrait painted by Zhai Xingchen, and then left the room quietly.
Downstairs, Lu Qingxi and Zhai Xingchen were walking slowly. Lu Qingxi breathed a sigh of relief, at least temporarily getting rid of the embarrassing situation in front of her. Zhai Xingchen was silently observing Lu Qingxi from the side, feeling happy in his heart that he could be alone with Lu Qingxi so easily.
In the kitchen, Zhai Xingchen and Lu Qingxi stood side by side, and the air between them seemed to carry some subtle electricity. Zhai Xingchen did not ask for help from the busy servants in the hall, but enjoyed the time alone with Lu Qingxi. In this short and quiet moment, he carefully looked for the placement of the water cup in the kitchen cabinet, while secretly observing Lu Qingxi's reaction with his peripheral vision. Every subtle change in her expression made his heart surge.
However, good times are always short and precious. Just as the two were immersed in their own thoughts, there was a slight noise at the door. Zhai Xingchen turned his head and saw Xiao Lan coming out of her room. She stood quietly at the kitchen door, her eyes moving between the two of them. She didn't seem to be in a hurry to disturb them, but took out her mobile phone first and took a picture of this rare scene. Then, she observed quietly for two minutes, and she already understood Zhai Xingchen's little thoughts.
Xiao Lan smiled slightly, walked forward gently, and said in a calm and natural voice: "Qingqing, there's no need to find a cup for me, I'll just drink the bottled juice directly." Her words did not reveal any awareness of the relationship between Zhai Xingchen and Lu Qingxi, as if it was just an ordinary request.
Hearing this, Lu Qingxi heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Xiao Lan with gratitude. Zhai Xingchen looked at Xiao Lan with a complex emotion in his eyes. He understood that Xiao Lan's appearance broke the peaceful atmosphere between them, but he could not express any dissatisfaction with her.
Xiao Lan did not greet Zhai Xingchen, but took Lu Qingxi's hand and turned to leave the kitchen. Zhai Xingchen looked at their backs as they left, and an inexplicable sense of loss surged in his heart. He stood there in a daze for a long time before slowly coming back to his senses.
Then, he remembered his room. His heart tightened, and he immediately went upstairs to his room. He looked around and carefully checked every corner. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, he breathed a sigh of relief. He took out a delicate gadget from the drawer, and a determined light flashed in his eyes. He knew that if he left at this time, Xiao Lan would definitely come to his room to investigate again. He could let Lu Qingxi not pursue her coming to his room, but he would never let her in again.
So, he quickly changed a new combination lock for his room to ensure safety. After doing all this, he left the room at ease and went out to deal with other things. At this moment, the kitchen had returned to its former tranquility, as if everything just now was just a short dream.
In the spacious living room of the Han family, Han Xin sat on the soft sofa, holding her mobile phone tightly in her hand, and the screen showed two photos sent by Xiao Lan. Her eyes stayed on the first photo, which was a portrait, with every detail carefully outlined, which was breathtaking. However, Han Xin's mood was incompatible with the beautiful scenery at the moment, and her heart was filled with anger and jealousy.
She clearly remembered that she had seen a similar picture frame in Zhai Xingchen's room before. Although it was different from the one in front of her, it was obviously painted by the same person. This recognition made her feel an inexplicable threat. Zhai Xingchen's mind was originally inclined towards Lu Qingxi, and this painting was obviously painted not long ago.
When she turned to the second photo, the anger in her heart surged like a tide. In that photo, Zhai Xingchen was talking to Lu Qingxi with his face turned sideways, and the atmosphere between the two looked warm and intimate. At this moment, Han Xin's sensibility almost overwhelmed her rationality, and she could no longer endure this torment and waiting.
She quickly dialed Zhai Xingchen's number, feeling both excited and nervous. Zhai Xingchen's voice came from the other end of the phone. Although it was a little far away, it was like the sound of nature to her.
"Brother Xingchen, where have you been?" Han Xin's voice was filled with a hint of urgency, trying to hide his inner panic.
Zhai Xingchen had a blank expression on the other end of the phone, with the corners of his mouth curled down, but his tone was a little apologetic: "I have already got the little gift I wanted to give you. I am just about to leave. Please wait for me for a while."
Han Xin felt mixed emotions when she heard what Zhai Xingchen said. She did not ask Zhai Xingchen if he really wanted to bring her a gift or if he went back to be alone with Lu Qingxi. She knew she did not have the courage to do so, and she was still hoping that Zhai Xingchen's heart could truly belong to her.
She took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and tried to make her voice sound playful: "Then I'll wait for you at home, come quickly!"
After hanging up the phone, Han Xin put the phone aside and clasped her hands tightly together. Her heart was full of anticipation and anxiety. She hoped that Zhai Xingchen would come as soon as possible, but she was also worried that her feelings would be hurt again.
At the other end of the city, Zhai Xingchen sat quietly in the car of the Zhai family heading to the Han family. The scenery outside the car window passed by quickly, but his heart was like a mess and he couldn't calm down. His mood was extremely complicated. He was annoyed with Han Xin's endless entanglement, and he was also wary of Xiao Lan's sudden intervention, but more importantly, he was deeply reluctant to leave Lu Qingxi.
He recalled the time he had just spent with Lu Qingxi. Her smile, her eyes, and her urgent request were all deeply imprinted in his mind. He understood that his feelings had become extremely clear, and his feelings for Lu Qingxi had fallen step by step and he could not extricate himself.
However, he also knew that he could not express his feelings as he wished. He had to think calmly and deal with all these entanglements properly. He took a deep breath and then turned to look out the window.