Chapter 385: Chapter 374: Zhan Qipei Refuses to Leave Qiao Jing’s Room Chapter 385: Chapter 374: Zhan Qipei Refuses to Leave Qiao Jing’s Room “Qiao Jing, do you really have an invitation?”
Qiao Jing nodded gently.
A look of surprise appeared on Su Manhan’s face, and she also breathed a sigh of relief for the other party.
“That’s a relief, that’s a relief. I had thought of many ways before, but none worked to get the invitation. But… is it because you work at the research institute that you qualify to go?”
Previously, she had thought that when Qiao Jing said he could go, it was just to save face in front of Mrs. Chen. She didn’t expect Qiao Jing actually had the credentials to attend.
But since it was a conference organized by Professor Qiao, if everyone working at the institute could attend, wouldn’t that set the bar a little low?
So, what she was always curious about was, what role exactly did Qiao Jing play in the institute?
Regarding Su Manhan’s question, Qiao Jing didn’t say much; he just gave a faint “Hmm.”
Since Qiao Jing didn’t elaborate, Su Manhan didn’t press further. She had asked before, but Qiao Jing had not responded. She didn’t want to force him to reveal it.
When Qiao Jing wanted to speak, he would naturally do so.
The group chatted idly for a while.
Su Manhan glanced at the time and stood up.
“I still have to go have afternoon tea with the other ladies this afternoon. Nanqing and I will head back first, okay?”
She didn’t want to be the third wheel anymore between the two, leaving them some private world to create opportunities for her son.
Zhan Nanqing also stood up and walked behind Su Manhan.
She just couldn’t stand it anymore.
Her brother had been staring at Qiao Jing the whole time, his eyes almost glued to him, completely oblivious to her mom and her presence.
So, it was better not to stay and be superfluous.
Qiao Jing stood up and walked them to the door.
On her way out, Zhan Nanqing accidentally caught a glimpse of the high-collared sweater Qiao Jing was wearing.
Did she see a hint of red?
Before she could get a clear look, Su Manhan had already led her out of the door.
A thought suddenly popped into Zhan Nanqing’s mind, something red around the neck…
Could it have been her brother’s doing?!
Such a mark, could it possibly mean…
As an idea sprang to her mind, her eyes widened, and she looked at Su Manhan excitedly.
“Mom, did you notice Qiao Jing was wearing a high-neck sweater?”
Su Manhan turned back to look at Zhan Nanqing with a puzzled expression.
“What about it? It’s the middle of winter, wearing a high-neck sweater is perfect for keeping warm, and I’m worried about Qiao Jing catching a cold.”
After hearing Su Manhan’s words, Zhan Nanqing dismissed the idea of sharing her thoughts about the red mark with her mother.
Inside the apartment.
Just as Qiao Jing was about to go back to sitting on the sofa, she received a call from Lin Xiuxiang and tapped to answer.
Lin Xiuxiang replied, her tone cheerful.
“Qiao Qiao! Have you missed me?”
Qiao Jing couldn’t help but curl the corners of her lips up into a faint smile and honestly replied to her.
It had been a while since she had seen Xiangxiang; how could she not miss her?
And Xiangxiang was pregnant now; she was very eager to know how she was doing.
But these things couldn’t be fully discussed over a phone call; it was best to talk in person.
Lin Xiuxiang laughed, beginning to talk about her plans she had made early in the morning.
“Qiao Qiao, let’s go shopping together? I’m in a taxi on my way to pick you up right now~”
Qiao Jing agreed, talking while walking towards her room.
“Then I’ll go change my clothes. Why did you think to come and pick me up first?”
Lin Xiuxiang teasingly started bantering.
“I want to see you right away. Now that I’m pregnant, Tang Yan isn’t comfortable with me going to crowded places; he only agreed because I said I’d be with you.”
Now Qiao Jing understood Lin Xiuxiang’s intent.
“So you want to drag me along shopping with you?”
Lin Xiuxiang chuckled and said teasingly,
“Pretty much, pretty much. You’re the only shopping buddy I want, I wouldn’t dream of finding another. So, Qiao Qiao, go change your clothes. I’ll be there soon.”
With that, the call ended.
Just as Qiao Jing arrived at her bedroom door, she realized the man was still following her. She stopped in her tracks.
“Why are you still following me?”
Zhan Qipei’s dark eyes stared at Qiao Jing incessantly before he finally spoke.
“Where are you going?”
His wife was so beautiful and had such a great figure, what if she was taken away by some wolves outside?
Qiao Jing walked into the room and searched for clothes in the wardrobe.
“Just going out for a bit.”
Zhan Qipei followed Qiao Jing into the room.
“Are you going alone? I’ll come with you.”
Qiao Jing took out a set of clothes and laid them on the bed, looking up at the man standing beside her.
Zhan Qipei gathered his eyebrows, which looked like misty smoke, and a stubborn look appeared in his eyes.
“Then I’ll have some bodyguards follow you to protect you.”
Qiao Jing furrowed her brows and looked straight at the man.
“I’m not used to having people follow me.”
She didn’t need bodyguards; she could protect herself on her own.
Zhan Qipei still wasn’t comfortable with letting Qiao Jing go out alone and made a compromise.
“I’ll take you there.”
If he wasn’t by Qiao Jing’s side, what if something happened?
If possible, he would like to keep his wife attached to his belt when going out.
Qiao Jing’s temples throbbed suddenly.
“Today is Wednesday, won’t you be neglecting your duties if you don’t go to work?”
She noticed that Zhan Qipei’s health had improved a lot last night, and today he looked lively enough to jump around.
If he doesn’t go to the company to handle the work, the workload at Zhan Corporation will just keep piling up.
Although she didn’t work at Zhan Corporation, she had been there before and knew that the workload was substantial.
Upon hearing Qiao Jing’s words, Zhan Qipei pursed his thin lips.
His wife’s words sounded as if they were calling him an irresponsible man.
He thought carefully, he was a man and needed to provide for the family; he couldn’t lack responsibility.
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Qiao Jing’s lips twitched speechlessly.
“I’m going with Xiangxiang.”
Besides, she was not some three-year-old child.
Zhan Qipei’s behavior made her almost think she wouldn’t know her way home.
Upon hearing someone would accompany her, Zhan Qipei felt reassured and didn’t say anything more.
Seeing that the man had no intention of leaving, Qiao Jing furrowed her brows.
“What are you still doing here?”
She was preparing to change clothes before going out. Why was this man still standing here?
Could it be that he wanted to watch her change clothes?!
Zhan Qipei paused, his gaze falling on the clothes, a hint of subtlety flashing in his eyes as he spoke slowly and deliberately.
A vein on Qiao Jing’s forehead throbbed violently, and without another word, she pushed him out of the room.
Qiao Jing leaned against the door, her chest heaving heavily.
She knew this shameless man was bad, but she didn’t expect him to become even more shameless.
Give him an inch, and he’ll take a mile, right?
If Zhan Qipei still had the audacity to try to come in, she might not be able to stop herself from getting physical.
Qiao Jing looked at her stomach, changed into a casual outfit, and walked straight out of the house.
Zhan Qipei stubbornly escorted her to the downstairs, not leaving until he watched Qiao Jing get into the car.
Just as Qiao Jing settled into the car, a figure flung into her arms.
She moved back a bit and caught Lin Xiuxiang, smiling helplessly.
Lin Xiuxiang hugged Qiao Jing and rubbed against her, then glanced at the rear-view mirror.
“Qiao Qiao, Young Master Zhan looks really worried about you.”
Qiao Jing didn’t respond to the comment, instead helping Lin Xiuxiang sit up straight.
“How are you feeling?”
Her gaze remained on Lin Xiuxiang’s stomach, softening even further at the thought that she was also pregnant.