Rebirth: Pampered by My Children and Husband Chapter 235

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Could She Still Like Him?

After investigating the relationship between Ji Yuqiao and Xiao Yu, Zhou Manhui's expression suddenly became clear. She scoffed coldly.

It was indeed because of Xiao Yu.

Their relationship was certainly out of the ordinary; they even pretended to be strangers in front of her.

Zhou Manhui scoffed coldly again.

She felt that it was her attitude towards Xiao Yu in the coffee shop that had angered Ji Yuqiao. To stand up for Xiao Yu, Ji Yuqiao used Mrs. Yan to press her.

Having clarified this matter, Zhou Manhui went to look for Xiao Yu again the next day.

“The contract we talked about yesterday, President Yan has already signed and stamped it. Just give me the other copy after you sign and stamp it,” Zhou Manhui changed from the arrogance of yesterday, her demeanor had softened a lot.

Xiao Yu looked at the contract, his expression stunned.

Yesterday, Zhou Manhui was fuming and said she wouldn't sign a contract with him. He thought he was going to lose this cooperation. He didn't expect her to suddenly change her mind today.

“Thank you, Miss Zhou. I'll go sign the contract now!” The senior's eyes sparkled with excitement as he joyfully took the contract and returned to his desk.

Zhou Manhui sat on the sofa, idly twirling her hair with her finger, while sizing up their small studio.

Xiao Yu noticed her new bag. Had yesterday's bag indeed been scrapped?

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke up, “Miss Zhou, about your bag yesterday…”

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“That bag? I threw it away; you don't have to compensate me,” Zhou Manhui said casually with a wave of her hand.

She wouldn't be caught dead carrying a fake bag outside.

If her friends found out, she couldn't afford to lose that face.

A flicker of surprise crossed Xiao Yu's eyes. He murmured in confusion, “Why?”

Yesterday, she had treated that bag as if it were so important, claiming that even selling his studio wouldn't be enough to repay it. Yet today, she had forgiven him so easily?

Not only did she not seek compensation, but she even had the contract signed.

“Why else?” Zhou Manhui rolled her eyes. “If it weren't for Ji Yuqiao standing up for you, I couldn't be bothered with you.”

Even if the bag Xiao Yu had ruined was a fake, and the cooperation was called off, it was just a matter of switching to another partner. She was no saint, and she felt no guilt towards Xiao Yu.

Had it not been for Ji Yuqiao standing up for him, she wouldn't have bothered to bring the contract back.

Hearing her words, Xiao Yu was clearly taken aback for a moment.

Was it because of Ji Yuqiao?

But hadn't she said that she would no longer have anything to do with him?

When he had encountered her at the banquet and the mall, her indifferent attitude seemed to suggest that she didn't like him anymore.

If so, why would she help him?

Considering a certain possibility, Xiao Yu's heart skipped a beat.

Previously, he had avoided Ji Yuqiao at all costs, and her pursuit had been unbearable. However, now, thinking that she might still like him, the inexplicable melancholy from before slowly faded away, and even…

Was there a hint of joy?

Perhaps because Ji Yuqiao was brought up after so long, Xiao Yu had a dream that night.

He dreamt of Ji Yuqiao shining brightly at the banquet, wearing a light dress, sitting at the piano playing lively and spirited notes.

When she inadvertently looked up, their eyes met from below the stage.

A radiant smile adorned her lips; she lifted her skirt, walking toward him step by step under everyone's gaze.

Xiao Yu's heart raced uncontrollably, and he couldn't tear his eyes away from Ji Yuqiao.

Just watching her come close to him, tiptoeing, her warm lips drawing nearer and nearer, his heart felt as though it would leap out of his throat.

His legs seemed entirely frozen, unable to move a step, just watching her lips descend.

Just as he was about to make contact, a sudden blare of an alarm clock exploded in his ears.

The dreamlike imagery abruptly vanished.

Xiao Yu came to his senses, staring at the ceiling in silence.

The quickened heartbeat from his dream seemed to carry over into reality, leaving him unsure whether the interrupted dream was a relief or a regret.

He took out his phone and sent Ji Yuqiao the message he had thought about all night.

[“Zhou Manhui signed the contract with me yesterday, because of you,” the text read. “Why did you help me?”]

No sooner had he sent the message than a bright red exclamation mark appeared in the conversation box.

“You are not his (her) friend, please send a friend verification first…”

Xiao Yu's racing heart instantly calmed down; he threw his phone beside the bed, his emotions suddenly cooling.

For the next few days, he was busy with projects in the studio.

He had thought about asking Ji Yuqiao for clarification the next time he saw her, at the very least to thank her in person.

But since that chance encounter in the coffee shop, he hadn't seen Ji Yuqiao again.

Gradually, just as he was engrossed with work and had forgotten about the incident, Ji Yuqiao appeared before him again.

When Xiao Yu returned to the studio after meeting with a client, he saw Ji Yuqiao from afar, limping along the roadside.

Xiao Yu frowned and hurriedly asked the driver to stop the car, getting out early.

He rushed over, only realizing up close that Ji Yuqiao was not injured, but her high heel had broken, forcing her to walk unevenly.

With her graceful eyebrows slightly furrowed, she was looking down and did not notice Xiao Yu's approach.

As she continued limping forward, her body unsteady, she suddenly lost balance and pitched forward.

Ji Yuqiao let out a cry of alarm and instinctively closed her eyes.

Xiao Yu extended his hands and caught her, her soft body crashing into his embrace, her citrus perfume scent lingering on the tip of his nose.

For some reason, it made him suddenly recall the unfinished kiss from his dream.

As if his heart too had been struck, it began to pound fiercely.

Ji Yuqiao, expecting pain that never came, slowly opened her eyes, meeting Xiao Yu's dark gaze.

Silence hung between them for a moment.

The next second, Ji Yuqiao quickly pushed away from Xiao Yu, propping herself against the wall to stand upright.

“Thank you,” she said, her tone light.

“It's okay,” Xiao Yu replied, glancing at her shoes. “You seem to have trouble walking. Where do you need to go? I can take you there.”

“No need, there's a shoe store up ahead. I'll just buy a new pair there,” said Ji Yuqiao, continuing to walk forward with her limp.

Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment and then extended his arm, “It's better if you lean on me.”

“No, thanks,” Ji Yuqiao declined again.

“Last time you helped me; consider this as my way of returning the favor,” Xiao Yu said.

“When did I help you?” Ji Yuqiao was puzzled.

“About the Zhou Manhui matter last time,” Xiao Yu explained. “She said she renewed the contract with me because of you.”

In the past, he would have outright rejected such help, but after being ridiculed by Ji Yuqiao, he had learned to accept it gracefully.

To accept that his current abilities were still lacking.

Ji Yuqiao: ?

Zhou Manhui must be sick.

Chapter end