Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Aftereffects
Su Zixi looked at him in surprise, blinking for a long while.
She certainly remembered the date that night, but she hadn’t expected his preparations to be so thorough…
“Jingyao, do you have something to say to me?” her eyes suddenly brightened.
He Jingyao’s lips curled up, his smile tender.
Su Zixi’s heart couldn’t help beating wildly, and her palms began to sweat, could it be that he was going to say to her…
“No,” he smiled as he uttered these two words, “I just feel that we are already married but haven’t had a formal date, so I wanted to make up for that.”
Su Zixi felt a bit disappointed inside, but her expression remained unchanged, “I see, but you even prepared so many flowers…”
“Since it’s a date, how could I not prepare a surprise for you?” he smiled, leading her to the dining table, “There’s also a gift, I’ll give it to you after we return to the room.”
Su Zixi pouted, thinking that having a gift wasn’t so bad after all…
So she cheerfully hummed in agreement and sat down at the dining table.
He Jingyao couldn’t help but laugh again, this woman was really easy to please.
Surrounded by so many flowers, even a simple meal of pastries made Su Zixi’s heart bloom with joy.
Putting down her spoon, Su Zixi stared eagerly at He Jingyao across the table, her face screaming “gift, gift.”
The man’s lips curled up as he reached out his hand to her, “Come here.”
Su Zixi immediately beamed with joy.
She linked her arm with his, feeling no regret as she thought, “The bracelet you gave me was thrown away by Xia Xinyu…”
This gift, he had given her twice, and both times Xia Xinyu had ruined it, it really infuriated her!
Plus, it was also the first gift He Jingyao had ever given her!
Thinking this, she grew even angrier.
He Jingyao’s eyes darkened as he tightened his grip on her hand, his voice cold, “She’ll show up sooner or later.”
“Mm,” Su Zixi clenched her fists, “When you catch her, may I go see her?”
“Of course,” he hooked up the corner of his lips, “You can beat her up to your heart’s content.”
Su Zixi was about to nod, but seeing the mischievous smile in his eyes, she suddenly realized something.
“Jingyao, I’m usually very ladylike,” she gritted her teeth as she explained, “That day, it was because I was too angry!”
And seeing him in such pain because of Xia Xinyu’s approach, she had impulsively…
He Jingyao chuckled softly, “Mm, I know. I like how you try to protect me.”
This woman, usually so meek, accustomed to peace-making even when bullied, would nevertheless burst out with astonishing strength to protect him.
Such a look on Su Zixi, though not graceful, made his heart flutter especially.
Su Zixi blushed at his words, wavering her hands pretentiously, “Not really, I just hate her arrogant demeanor…”
After speaking, she added, “Don’t worry, the next time a situation happens, I’ll still protect you!”
He Jingyao looked at her meaningfully, “Mm, the next time a situation happens, I won’t just need your protection, but also your help.”
Su Zixi could now understand in a flash!
“Well, let’s try to avoid that kind of situation,” Su Zixi said seriously, “After all, it’s so painful when you have an episode… there might be aftereffects.”
The man laughed, blowing a breath in her ear, “Aftereffects? Are you worried they might affect my normal… abilities?”