CHAPTER 226: CHAPTER 226: AN ACCIDENTAL KISS

"What she promised me is between her and me, why are you so anxious?" Wen Jianan said.

Jin Yingzi said, "Miss Ye and Mr. Zhan have a deep relationship, why do you insist on being the third party in someone else’s relationship?"

"What third party in someone else’s relationship, I don’t understand what you’re talking about."

After Wen Jianan finished speaking, he was about to leave.

However, Jin Yingzi grabbed him, insisting he clarify things.

"Let go of me, what does this have to do with you, mind your own business." Wen Jianan impatiently shook her off.

It was unclear if he used too much force, or if Jin Yingzi, from long-term malnutrition, was too frail.

Being flung like that, she fell to the ground.

Her head hit the wooden board beside her heavily.

"Are you okay?"

Wen Jianan was startled and hurried over to help her up.

"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to knock you over, I didn’t know you’d fall with just a shake."

Jin Yingzi was indeed dizzy from the fall.

With her brows tightly furrowed and her head spinning, she reached out, grabbing hold of something to help herself sit up.

She didn’t think much of it, just wanted to grab something to stabilize herself.

But she didn’t expect...

She grabbed Wen Jianan’s collar.

With such force, Wen Jianan, unguarded, was pulled down.

And as Jin Yingzi got up, the two just happened to collide.

A soft sensation came to their lips.

Both were stunned, frozen on the spot.

But soon, Jin Yingzi forcefully pushed Wen Jianan away.

She staggered, supporting herself against the wall to stand up, and once up, she stumbled outside.

Wen Jianan came back to his senses after a while.

Reacting, he hurriedly chased after her.

"Are you alright? Let me take you to the hospital."

"No need, I’m fine, didn’t you forget we’re both Chinese medicine doctors?"

Jin Yingzi pushed away Wen Jianan’s outstretched hand and continued to stumble forward.

Wen Jianan said, "But you hit your head, a head injury is external, you need a scan to be sure."

"I said I’m fine, do you want me to sue you?" Jin Yingzi said angrily.

Wen Jianan immediately stopped, stammering, "No, of course... not, but what I meant was... was..."

"Get out of the way, don’t block my path." Jin Yingzi impatiently scolded again.

"Weren’t you looking for Professor Wen, I’ll take you to him." Wen Jianan suddenly said.

Jin Yingzi stopped, turned around in surprise, and looked at him, "Why are you suddenly helping me?"

Wen Jianan didn’t dare to look at her, nervously lowered his head, "No reason, I promised you before, I have to deliver. Let’s go! I’ll take you there."

After saying that, he took big strides forward, then looked back after a few steps.

Seeing Jin Yingzi catching up, he finally relaxed.

Ye Ningwan returned to the hotel and ran into Qiao Yichen at the entrance.

Qiao Yichen held a paper bag, from which a tempting aroma wafted.

Ye Ningwan chuckled, "Feeding again?"

Only after hearing her voice did Qiao Yichen notice her.

His eyes flickered slightly, nodded, and said calmly, "Wangyue said she wanted to eat grilled skewers, so I brought them for her."

"You’re really good to her, did you confess?" Ye Ningwan asked.

Qiao Yichen felt awkward.

Thinking back to his bitterly disappointing confession last time, he felt mixed emotions.

He was relieved Wangyue didn’t take it to heart and still interacted with him as before.

But at the same time, he was sad that she didn’t take it to heart and felt more disappointed and heartbroken.

"Looks like you got rejected, but don’t be upset, you’re not the first." Ye Ningwan comforted him.

Qiao Yichen immediately widened his eyes, "Has someone else confessed to her?"

"Wangyue is so adorable and pretty, is it strange that many people like her?" Ye Ningwan raised an eyebrow.

Qiao Yichen: "..."

"No, it’s not strange, but who confessed to her?"

"You don’t need to know that, it has nothing to do with you. But, Mr. Qiao, I must remind you. I understand you like Wangyue, and I fully support it. But can we not base our affections on hurting others? Zhan Hanjue found me because you tattled on me, right? I haven’t told Wangyue, fearing she’d be disappointed and sad with you, but Mr. Qiao, just this once. If it happens again, you should know my influence on Wangyue."

Qiao Yichen’s expression stiffened; he didn’t expect Ye Ningwan would figure this out.

For a moment, he was speechless.

Ye Ningwan looked at his stiff expression and smiled again, "I’ll forgive you for this incident, but you owe me one, and then we’ll be even."

"What do you want me to do?" Qiao Yichen sighed in relief.

As long as she wanted something, it was fine.

Ye Ningwan leaned in and whispered a few words to him.

Qiao Yichen looked at her in surprise, "Are you sure?"

"Of course, I’m sure. I wonder if Mr. Qiao is willing to do me this favor?"

"If I don’t help, will you forgive me and keep the secret from Wangyue forever?" Qiao Yichen asked.

Ye Ningwan said, "I promise, in my sober state, I won’t expose you to Wangyue."

Qiao Yichen gave a wry smile.

So, if she wasn’t sober, she’d still spill?

"Alright, I promise you."

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Qiao. I’ll take the barbecue in for you, so you don’t have to make another trip."

"No need, I’ll deliver it myself; an extra trip means I get to see her again. Otherwise, why do you think I don’t just send a servant?" Qiao Yichen immediately guarded the paper bag.

"Suit yourself."

Ye Ningwan went in first.

When Wangyue heard the door open, she ran over.

But she saw not only Ye Ningwan returned, but Qiao Yichen was also there.

"Young Master Yichen, you’re here too." Wangyue greeted with a smile.

Qiao Yichen nodded and handed her the paper bag, "Here are the grilled skewers you like, eat them while they’re hot; they won’t taste good if they cool down."

"You really bought them for me, Young Master Yichen, you’re so kind."

Wangyue excitedly took them, opened the bag, and, staring at the tempting skewers inside, couldn’t help but thank Qiao Yichen.

Qiao Yichen smiled and said, "Hurry and eat! I have something to do, so I’ll leave first."

Wangyue nodded and saw him off as he left.

Once Wangyue closed the door, she turned to see Ye Ningwan standing behind her with a strange expression.

"Miss Ye, would you like a skewer? It’s really good."

Wangyue took out a skewer she had already started eating and offered it to Ye Ningwan.

Ye Ningwan shook her head, "These are from Qiao Yichen for you; I don’t want to eat them."

"It’s fine, there are so many, I can’t finish them all."

"Wangyue, do you know what Qiao Yichen means by feeding you like this?" Ye Ningwan asked.

Wangyue, embarrassed, bit her lip and nodded slightly.

"Since you know, why did you reject him? Since you don’t like him, why continue to accept his offerings?"

"I don’t dislike him," Wangyue said softly.

"Then why refuse?"

"Because... being in a relationship is too troublesome, I don’t want the hassle."

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