NOVPUBChapter 260: 260, Grandpa Jing got it for a phone recharge (2)_1
Chapter 260: 260, Grandpa Jing got it for a phone recharge (2)_1
Jian Qing’s mouth hooked at the corners, her gaze casually roaming in the direction of the bathroom, her ears tuned to the gradually diminishing sound of water.
After exchanging a few words with Master Jian, she ended the call.
Recalling that she hadn’t brought any clothes earlier, she reached out to grab some from the wardrobe, and as she closed the wardrobe door, the bathroom door opened.
Jian Qing looked up to see a gentleman covered only with a towel, a splendidly muscular body exposed to her view.
Remembering how they almost sparked an intense moment in the bathroom earlier, her cheeks instantly turned red.
“Ahem, are you done?”
She picked up the clothes, her eyes slightly evasive.
“Yes.”
His hair was still dripping, and a hint of dissatisfaction graced his handsome face as he walked towards her, leaving a wet footprint behind.
“Well, I’m going to take a bath first.”
With that, she held the clothes and quickly bypassed him, rushing towards the bathroom.
Watching her run into the bathroom like a startled rabbit, Quan Jingwu’s lips curled into a light chuckle.
What a silly girl!
Inside the bathroom, Jian Qing saw the warm water already filled in the bathtub, a sweet feeling spreading in her heart.
When she came out of the bath, she saw the man sitting by the bed reading, already changed into his robe, and she felt a relief at the bottom of her heart.
“Come here!”
Seeing her come out, Quan Jingwu put down his book and beckoned her over.
Jian Qing glanced at the ointment on the table and immediately understood that he intended to apply ointment for her.
“Hold on, I need to get something.”
She walked out quickly, found a jar of ointment from Jian Luo’s bedside table, and returned to the room.
During the earlier phone call, she had originally intended to have her younger brother mail her the ointment, but she didn’t expect him to bring Bai Jue’s special ointment to Beijing this time.
That saved her some trouble.
“Apply this.” Sitting next to him, Jian Qing handed him the ointment.
Quan Jingwu took it, picked up her foot and placed it on his lap.
Jian Qing sat against the sofa, her gaze falling on the man who was carefully applying the ointment for her.
Quan Jingwu took a cotton swab, dipped it in the ointment, and gently applied it to the bruised and scraped area on her knee. The faint aroma of herbal medicine quickly filled the air.
“Xiaojing, let’s go to the old mansion tomorrow.” She suddenly said.
Thinking of what Quan Mingxuan said when he came over during the day, Xiaojing had been busy taking care of her since he returned from J City. Now that she was okay, he should go back for a while.
“Hmm?” He held her hand and helped her with the ointment.
“Not the An Family’s old mansion, but your home.” Jian Qing explained.
Quan Jingwu nodded, “Okay.”
After applying the ointment, Quan Jingwu helped her dry her hair, and then they both went to bed to rest.
Throughout this time, a certain gentleman behaved himself. The person in his arms was still injured, so he didn’t want to take another cold shower in the middle of the night, no matter what he wanted to do.
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After a peaceful sleep till dawn and having breakfast, they both left together.
Upon arriving at the old Quan mansion, they saw Quan Mingxuan had also returned as soon as they got out of the car.
He had changed his clothes, but whether he had come back last night was unknown.
“Hi, sister-in-law, good morning!” Quan Mingxuan swung the car door shut, a smirk spread across his face.
Jian Qing looked at him without any change in expression, “Could you find something else to call me?”
“Why? I think it’s not bad, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Jingwu.” Quan Mingxuan twirled the car keys in his hand, speaking playfully.
Jian Qing shot a glance at the man next to her, the threat in her eyes unmistakable.
“It’s fine.” Quan Jingwu said.
Both of them are in cahoots!
Jian Qing hummed lightly, wriggled her hand free from his, and walked ahead alone.
Quan Jingwu followed her, discussing the situation in J City with Quan Mingxuan.
As soon as the three of them walked into the living room, they saw that Song Xirou was also present.
“Little Qingqing, you have finally come!” Seeing Jian Qing, Rhee’s eyes lit up, and he got up and approached her.
After Jian Qing greeted Mrs. Quan, she was pulled over by Rhee.
“Why have you lost so much weight in just a short time, and your hand like this, does it hurt?” He touched her hand carefully, his eyes full of concern.
Quan Mingxuan struggled to suppress his laughter, stealing a glance at Quan Jingwu.
Look, a real one and a foundling.
“Auntie, it’s nothing. A few days of applying some ointment and it’ll be fine.” Jian Qing said with a light smile.
Rhee disagreed, “Your hand is injured to such an extent, how can it be alright after applying ointment for a few days? It’s all Jingwu’s fault.”
Saying this, she snorted at Quan Jingwu.
Jian Qing watched her with amusement. It seemed as if Xiaojing had been given to her for free with a cell phone recharge.
With Bai Jue’s ointment, Jian Qing’s wound had already crusted over after only a couple of applications. However, the scattering of tiny details still looked a bit alarming.
Having sat down on the sofa with Jian Qing, Mrs. Quan also moved closer.
“Qingqing, I’ll have the kitchen prepare a tonic soup for you later. Drink more, your face is so thin now.” Mrs. Quan said.
Upon hearing about the soup, a flicker of color crossed Jian Qing’s eyes.
She had drunk a lot of tonics yesterday, and she felt a growing fear of these nutritional products.
However, seeing the concern in Mrs. Quan’s eyes, Jian Qing still agreed with a smile.
If she couldn’t finish it, Xiaojing would drink it.
Yes, that made perfect sense.
On the side, Song Xirou watched Jian Qing being pampered by Mrs. Quan and Rhee and felt a wave of jealousy.
When her eyes secretly fell on that black figure, her gaze softened.
A few days ago, hearing that he might be in danger, she couldn’t sit still and wanted to fly to J City to investigate, but her father stopped her.
Later, she thought that coming to Quan’s house at this time to comfort Mrs. Quan and others might make her more likable in the eyes of the Quan Family. If Jingwu was okay and came back to hear that she had often come to the Quan’s house to accompany his family these days, maybe he would be a little moved by it, and pay attention to her.
However, only today, when she saw him appearing with Jian Qing, did she realize that all these were just her illusions. As long as Jian Qing was there, he would never pay attention to her.
If she wanted him to notice her, the first thing she needed to do was to remove Jian Qing, the eyesore in her way.
Quan Mingxuan cast Song Xirou a brief, indifferent glance. The smirk at the corner of his mouth was full of mockery. She just didn’t give up!
“Jingwu, I have something to discuss with you.” Quan Mingxuan stood up and said.
