"I’m not taking no for an answer," Jian Zhiqing straightened his clothes with a smile, "Actually, the fact that our little devil has grown up safe and sound is also due to your kindness. Our family remembers what you’ve done for us. Besides, it’s not like you can’t pay me back later. Just pay Brother Jian when you have the money."
This was his own money, and since he had no immediate use for it, giving it to Qin Xiangnuan and her family gave him peace of mind. He hadn’t actually considered whether they would pay him back or not, but he knew that he would help them with all the money now.
"Thank you, Brother Jian," Qin Xiangnuan lifted her face, her eyes black and shiny like jewels, sparkling like stars in the sky.
"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely pay you back as soon as I can," after saying so, Qin Xiangnuan decided in her heart that she would pay off the debt as soon as possible, preferably within the next year. Otherwise, she didn’t know if she would be able to sleep.
"No rush," Jian Zhiqing then rubbed Qin Xiangnuan’s head but his fingers unintentionally touched her ear. He didn’t know what came over him, but he pinched it gently, so different from his own little devil, really soft indeed.
This sudden gesture startled Qin Xiangnuan, she quickly lowered her head to let her hair cover her face, to hide her blushing cheeks.
Jian Zhiqing probably felt embarrassed as well, he quickly withdrew his hand, his fingertips slightly warm.
The transfer of the small Siheyuan went very smoothly; in less than half a day, the Siheyuan was already under Qin Xiangyang’s name. It was fortunate that Qin Xiangyang had his ID card; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been easy to transfer it.
Qin Xiangnuan owed Jian Zhiqing twenty thousand yuan, and she wrote an acknowledgment note to Jian Zhiqing, which was good for both parties, and she didn’t want to take advantage of Jian Zhiqing.
Jian Zhiqing generously accepted the acknowledgment note but didn’t make a fuss about it. Initially, he planned to take the siblings around Capital City, but unfortunately, he had other matters and had to leave first.
"Brother Jian, I made these," Qin Xiangnuan placed the clothes she made in front of Jian Zhiqing, "They are not well made, please don’t dislike them."
"How could I?" Jian Zhiqing picked up the clothes, happily comparing them against himself. As soon as he unfolded the clothes, he knew they were much better than store-bought ones, especially the delicate rolled edges embroidered with silk thread. He couldn’t wait to try them on; indeed, they suited him and were more fashionable than the imported goods sold in big stores of Capital City. He recalled seeing visiting dignitaries wearing similar things, but his clothes were even better looking than theirs. And there were matching pants; he was now very eager to wear his new clothes and go out. The young lady’s skills were indeed splendid.
"Thank you, I really like them."
He couldn’t help himself and pinched Qin Xiangnuan’s cheek, just like he would with the little devil. The warm sensation on his fingertips felt like an electric shock, a very strange feeling.
Qin Xiangnuan’s eyes narrowed gently, forming two beautiful crescents, carrying a pure and clear smile, and that hint of ink fragrance from her was comforting.
"Cough..." Jian Zhiqing coughed, feeling awkward once again, "I have to go back now. I’ve given you the map of Capital City. If you need anything, just call my home phone, okay?"