On the first day of National Day, the weather was perfect, and the climate was comfortable.
Li Jing got up especially early, planning to dress up a bit before heading to the high-speed train station to pick someone up.
After all, having been a wealthy person for some time, Li Jing had gradually developed a taste for image management and fashion.
However, as soon as he opened his eyes, he saw his soft quilt bulging high, as if it was hiding someone.
His expression changed slightly, and he immediately whipped it off, only to see Zhang Xinxin in loose pajamas, flashing a toothy grin, lying beside his legs.
Li Jing was startled and instinctively sat up: "What are you doing?"
"Brother Jing, don’t be so nervous." Zhang Xinxin deliberately gave a teasing and alluring look, biting her red lips and whispered, "I just wanted it."
"Damn, didn’t you just play all afternoon yesterday?" Seeing the look in her eyes, the feeling of sore waist and back from yesterday instantly surfaced in Li Jing’s mind.
"But yesterday is already in the past."
Zhang Xinxin wrapped her long arms around Li Jing and coquettishly said, "Just satisfy me, okay?"
Seeing the proud scenery within her loose clothing, Li Jing couldn’t help but rise again.
Aware of Li Jing’s physical change, Zhang Xinxin’s smile grew even brighter, and she immediately pounced into his embrace like a soft creature.
She was delighted internally, thinking:
An Tong, today I’ll also exhaust Brother Jing in advance; let’s see where you find an opportunity.
After having breakfast at the hotel.
Zhang Xinxin, as usual, started taking various photos and even ran to the newly and beautifully plated desserts to take tons of pictures with her phone, completely ignoring the strange looks from the staff beside her.
Seeing Zhang Xinxin was far away, An Tong took the opportunity to grab Li Jing, who was about to get up.
Her beautiful eyes stared closely at Li Jing’s face, with seriousness, jealousy, earnestness, and a hint of grievance in them. The rich emotions and sparkling lights made Li Jing lose focus a bit.
"Did Zhang Xinxin sneak into your bedroom this morning?"
Upon the mention of this, Li Jing’s face slightly changed: "Uh, well..."
From Li Jing’s reaction, An Tong had already guessed the answer. Feeling slightly aggrieved but not daring to show it, she turned her head and said: "Fine, no need to answer. I have no right to control you, but... doing this... you’ll be worn out..."
Saying this, she took out a bottle of health supplements and stuffed it into his hand: "Bought this for you, remember to take it on time."
As he picked up the kidney-tonifying health supplements, Li Jing’s mouth twitched. Just as he was about to speak, he was stunned when he felt something soft and moist press against his lips.
An Tong, whose lips had separated after the kiss, had a faint blush left on her cheeks. Slightly shy, she whispered:
"Don’t forget about me just because of Zhang Xinxin."
After speaking, she immediately changed the topic: "It’s about time, let’s go quickly."
Watching her briskly leaving back, Li Jing touched his lips, then picked up the health supplements in his hands, suddenly feeling a little emotional; he might truly need to strengthen his health.
Otherwise, at this pace every day, it’s really quite hard to sustain.
On the high-speed train.
The compartment was clean, with passengers either resting quietly or looking down at their phone screens. Occasionally, someone would softly say "Excuse me" as they squeezed past seats to head to the bathroom.
Sitting at her seat, Li Xiaoxiao was full of excitement as she admired the scenery outside the window. The blue sky, white clouds, and vast lands formed a beautiful picture.
"Qiqi, look, don’t those clouds over there look like a big dog with its mouth open?"
Su Qi, whose arm was being tugged by Li Xiaoxiao, leaned her head over and followed her gaze: "I think it looks more like a rabbit."
"A rabbit? Oh, I see, you’re looking at the head as a rabbit, right? It does kind of look like a rabbit."
Li Xiaoxiao changed her perspective to view the cloud and indeed found it resembled a big white rabbit.
Watching Li Xiaoxiao’s excited demeanor, Su Qi couldn’t help but ask: "Xiaoxiao, is your cousin coming to pick you up in Celestial Sea City? Did he buy a car?"
"He probably didn’t buy one, maybe he rented a car. It’s more convenient for him to pick us up anyway."
Saying that, Li Xiaoxiao turned back for some credit: "Qiqi, I was supposed to come with my dad and aunt, but seeing you needed to go to Celestial Sea City too, I specifically bought a ticket to come with you. How considerate of me, right?"
"Very considerate, I’ll treat you to a cup of milk tea when we get off the train."
"One cup of milk tea isn’t enough, unless you lend me your tablet from last time for a week."
Su Qi nodded, then curiously asked: "Has your cousin always been in Celestial Sea City? Has he settled there?"
"Settled? Probably not, I heard the housing prices in Celestial Sea City are intimidating. Even our family’s house in our hometown won’t buy a bathroom there."
Li Xiaoxiao pouted and shook her head, then added: "But my cousin is amazing. With his abilities, he might actually settle in Celestial Sea City in the future. Maybe someday, I’ll have relatives in Celestial Sea City too."
"Do you seem to have a good relationship with your cousin?" Su Qi showed a bit of envy: "I also wish I had a good brother, but unfortunately, all my siblings are younger brothers whom I have to take care of."
"My brother has always been the best of this generation in the Li Family. My dad has always wanted me to look up to him as a role model. I plan to try my luck in Celestial Sea City after graduation, so we can look after each other then."
Speaking of Li Jing, Li Xiaoxiao’s face was full of pride: "I heard he’s a project manager now with a pretty high salary. My dad said if he hadn’t given the money he’d saved to our aunt to buy a new house back in our hometown, my brother might have been able to put down a down payment in Celestial Sea City in seven or eight years."
"Is his salary so high and yet he still needs to save for so long for the down payment?"
"Of course, I heard it’s about eighty or ninety thousand per square meter. Any house would be nearly ten million, and the down payment alone would be two million."
Talking about Celestial Sea City’s housing prices, Li Xiaoxiao found it absurd and then said helplessly: "I can’t afford it anyway. I plan to work in Celestial Sea City for a few years to save up some money and gain work experience, then buy a house back in my hometown and find a job there."
Su Qi nodded, clearly having the same thoughts.
For them, without parental support, settling in Celestial Sea City on their own salaries is almost impossible, so they’ve never entertained such unrealistic aspirations.
Finding a good job in Celestial Sea City after graduation would already be an exceptional achievement for them.
"The only person in the Li Family who might have a chance to settle in Celestial Sea City is my brother."
With that, Li Xiaoxiao giggled, leaned in close to Su Qi’s little face, and playfully whispered: "I’ll tell you a secret; apparently, my brother broke up with his girlfriend not too long ago. If you want to stay in Celestial Sea City, I could introduce my brother as a potential catch for you. How about it?"
"Xiaoxiao, don’t make jokes about things like that! How am I supposed to face your brother later?"
As soon as the words were out, Su Qi’s face turned bright red, and she couldn’t help but start playfully hitting Li Xiaoxiao with her fist.
"Oh my, dare to hit me? Do you not know my prowess?"
"Oh yeah? Let’s try, I’ve started working out recently too."
"Can your level of intensity compare to mine? I’m an athlete!"
With that, the two female university students started playing around, laughing and shouting, with youthful exuberance radiating at all times.
It wasn’t until a middle-aged man sitting nearby cleared his throat with a frown that Li Xiaoxiao and Su Qi hurriedly stopped, exchanged a look, and sat down well-behaved and embarrassed.