"Nianji, you bring so much stuff every time you come!" Ji Xinghua said, looking at the large pile of fruit. "Don’t waste so much money; we can’t finish it all."
"Grandpa, please eat more. My mom said you must take good care of your health and tell us whatever you need." Xu Nianji often brought things to see Ji Xinghua, and their relationship had evolved from distant to particularly familiar, with a sense of closeness in their conversation.
"Let your mom worry less; I’m quite healthy." Ji Xinghua said this not to comfort him but sincerely.
Last summer, he really thought he might die from intense pain. He even considered taking some pills to end it all so he wouldn’t have to suffer anymore.
Later, his health improved, and he moved out with Ji Shuyuan. Every day it was just him and Ji Shuyuan together, and with Shuyuan, he felt life became lighter.
When he had free time, he’d collect plastic bottles and bottle caps to sell, buy groceries, and cook, feeling content with life.
Especially now, as Ji Shuyuan’s stall got more popular, life seemed more hopeful, and Ji Xinghua felt full of energy.
"Nianhua, your cooking has improved again."
Xu Nianji, looking at the dishes, knew they were made by Xu Nianhua.
"Of course," Xu Nianhua replied happily.
Ji Xinghua praised, "Some lucky guy will have a good fortune in the future."
Xu Nianji instantly thought of Pei Yicheng, who had won over his younger sister even though she was just a freshman.
Xu Nianhua didn’t know what to say, so she just laughed awkwardly and changed the subject.
The meal was enjoyable, and while Xu Nianji was taking a nap, she quietly gave Ma Zhijun a look.
Xu Nianhua said she was going to the kitchen to cut a watermelon, and Ma Zhijun offered to help.
"Brother Ma, how did my brother and Ai Jiaxin meet?" Xu Nianhua asked in a lowered voice.
Ma Zhijun didn’t hold back and directly explained how they met.
Regarding this store, Xu Nianji and Ma Zhijun deliver something many times a month. Since the chili sauce incident, sales improved, and their visits increased. Once, when Xu Nianji and Ma Zhijun came by, Ai Jiaxin was standing on a ladder stocking items, and suddenly, she misstepped and fell.
Xu Nianji and Ma Zhijun happened to enter just then, and Xu Nianji was in front, directly catching Ai Jiaxin as she fell. This led to their familiarity.
"Nianji always acts normal around her."
Xu Nianhua pondered for a while before asking, "Brother Ma, describe in detail the situation when my brother saved her?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Ma Zhijun feared he remembered incorrectly, so he recalled carefully to make sure and then recounted the situation again.
"So, she happened to fall just as my brother walked in?"
"How could it be such a coincidence?"
Xu Nianhua murmured to herself.
"You think it’s not a coincidence?" Ma Zhijun originally thought it was accidental and didn’t pay attention. But seeing Xu Nianhua , it got him thinking...
"I don’t think it’s a coincidence."
Xu Nianhua thought and said, "Brother Ma, could you please keep an eye on them and make sure she’s never alone with my brother?"
"Sure, no problem." Ma Zhijun immediately patted his chest in assurance.
"Who is Ai Jiaxin? Nianji he..." Ji Shuyuan initially came to help but became curious after hearing them chat. He wondered what the two of them were talking about?
He was completely astonished by what he heard.