Chapter 107:1 Love It
Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Qi Shenbai paused and looked down at the girl who was hugging him tightly.
He said dotingly, “What’s the matter?”
Xu Jiaojiao did not answer him. She only shook her head and tightened her grip around his waist.
Why was Qi Shenbai so wonderful? She was the one who liked him, but he always stood up for her when she needed him the most, or surprised her when she was in low spirits.
Xu Jiaojiao felt a lump in her throat. She could not help but want to cry.
Qi Shenbai reached out and stroked her fuzzy little head. His voice was gentle. “Don’t you want to see the gift that Santa Claus specially prepared for you?”
Xu Jiaojiao nodded and reluctantly withdrew from his embrace. She raised her head and looked at him with sparkling eyes.
Qi Shenbai took a pink box from the red bag and handed it to her. “Merry Christmas, young lady.”
Xu Jiaojiao opened the box and saw a box of French-imported chocolates. Her brother’s friends had bought her this brand of chocolates from abroad a few times in the past. She knew they were delicious and expensive.
“There’s too little time, so I couldn’t prepare a better gift for you, Jiaojiao.” Qi Shenbai’s thin lips parted slightly as he said guiltily, “Xu Zhengyang told me that you love this brand of chocolates. When you’re better, I’ll bring you to France to eat them there.”
Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head and smiled faintly. Although she had yet to eat a single chocolate from that box, her heart was already bubbling with sweetness.
It was sweet enough to give her diabetes.
“Qi Shenbai, 1 love it.” Xu Jiaojiao’s eyes were slightly red. She had initially wanted to woo him and surprise him, but now, he was the one meticulously preparing a gift for her.
This imported chocolate was relatively niche in the country and was not easy to find. Especially since it was already so late, she could easily tell how much effort Qi Shenbai had put in.
Qi Shenbai stroked her little head. “Do you want to watch a movie with me?”
Xu Jiaojiao’s eyes widened and her face was filled with surprise. She even forgot to say yes.
“Let’s go, 1’11 take you there.” Qi Shenbai removed his hand from her head and calmly took her hand to lead her upstairs.
Xu Jiaojiao hugged the chocolate to her chest and allowed him to lead her by the hand.
The man’s tall figure was clearly reflected in her clear eyes.
This year’s Santa Claus belonged to her alone, Xu Jiaojiao thought happily and greedily.
Qi Shenbai brought her to a room on the top floor. Although no one lived there, it was very large. The warm and gentle light outlined the furnishings in the room.
There was a curtain the size of a wall. In the corner was a Christmas tree that was taller than a person, covered with small colorful lights and various decorations.
The table in front was covered with a red and green checkered tablecloth. It even held a glass of mulled wine and a glass of hot orange juice.
Qi Shenbai sat Xu Jiaojiao down on the couch and coaxed her gently, “You should drink mulled wine for Christmas, but you haven’t fully recovered from your cold yet. Have some orange juice instead, and you can choose a movie you like. I’ll watch it with you tonight.”
Although they could not go out to the mall and watch a movie, the two of them watching a movie and chatting in this small den of their own could be considered a date in its own way.
Xu Jiaojiao did not look at the big screen. Instead, she turned her head to look at him with sparkling eyes. “I want to stroke your beard. Is that okay?”
Qi Shenbai froze. He did not expect her to make such a request.
“Can I touch it?” Xu Jiaojiao blinked her big eyes, the desire in them almost overflowing.
Qi Shenbai could not resist at all and nodded lightly.
Xu Jiaojiao immediately reached out and gently stroked his white beard. She knew that the beard was fake and that she would not hurt him, but she still could not bear to use too much strength.
This was Qi Shenbai, her beloved. Tonight, he was also her very own personal Santa Claus.
Xu Jiaojiao let go after a short while. “Then I’ll choose a movie first.”
Qi Shenbai nodded. “May I ask if Santa Claus can go for a break now? Can Qi Shenbai take over again?”
Pei Yan had bought these clothes from a roadside stall at the last minute. The quality was average, and the threads on the clothes made him feel uncomfortable. He really could not stand it anymore.
“Of course!” Xu Jiaojiao waved her hand and agreed readily. When she saw him get up, she put on a fierce expression. “But you can’t secretly send gifts to other children, okay?”
Qi Shenbai’s lips curled up into a doting smile. Unfortunately, his expression was covered by his beard, so she could not see it.
“Don’t worry.” His deep and magnetic voice was filled with gentleness.
Xu Jiaojiao nodded her head in satisfaction and started choosing her movie seriously.
Qi Shenbai quickly returned to his room and unbuttoned his shirt. He took off the cheap costume and changed into linen pajamas.
The skin around his neck already felt a little uncomfortable. He looked at the mirror and saw patches of red rashes, just as he expected..