Dai Ning was relaxed and comfortable here, while Chen Jing could only recover from his injuries for a few days. He took medicine, and it would take some time for his body to recover.
During the day, the house is empty and so quiet that you can even hear the sound of leaves falling.
Chen Jing closed his eyes and coughed. He became a human being again, and there was nothing wrong with that.
The cell phone rang, Chen Jing saw the three words "Chen Lianxing" flashing on it, and picked up the phone.
"Chen Jing, the money you gave me last time was only enough to buy clothes for the stage play." She complained, "But I need a pair of shoes for my role. Please give me some more money!"
Chen Jing didn't say anything, his eyes were filled with dark colors.
Chen Lianxing did not hear his answer, but finally realized that this man was not so easy to mess with. The courage he showed when he was in his teens, sitting at the door with a knife in his hand, still makes her shudder when she thinks about it.
Chen Lianxing had no choice but to lower her attitude and said, "You know, I have been preparing for this stage play for a long time. When I was a child, my father sent me to dance classes and choirs. He must have wanted to see me complete this stage play."
Chen Jing suppressed his cough: "Your mother's condition has worsened." As long as he didn't speak in long sentences, he wouldn't stutter, but his voice was still hoarse.
Chen Lianxing was a little surprised. She gritted her teeth and said, "I will make time to visit her some other day, but... everyone is waiting for me now. Please, I can't let everyone down."
Chen Jing asked her coldly: "How much do you want?"
Chen Lianxing was delighted: "It's not much, the shoes only cost 600 yuan. You don't have to come to my school like last time, just transfer the money to my card." She was so focused on getting the money that she didn't notice that Chen Jing's voice was suppressed and there was something wrong.
Chen Lianxing only cared about herself. She didn't think Chen Jing could save her mother who was lying in the hospital. Chen Jing made so much money every month, and basically spent it all on Chen's mother, but he just couldn't find a suitable bone marrow, so Chen Lianxing didn't get much living expenses from Chen Jing every month.
Chen Lianxing got a satisfactory answer and hung up the phone.
Chen Jing sat up, dressed and went out. This weekend, he agreed to be hired by Miss Ji. His lips were still a little pale, but Chen Jing could endure the pain.
Before he went out, he passed by a clothesline. The clothes on it had not been taken down yet, but they were already dry and cast a silhouette in the sun.
The clothes were hung in a mess by that delicate guy, but Chen Jing just stared at them for a long time.
He admitted that before today, he longed for Chen Lianxing's affection, as he had done before, which made him feel that he was not an alien and feel the warmth of being alive.
But at this moment, he suddenly realized that he had lost all feeling.
A feeling of boredom and annoyance came over him. What did it matter whether Chen Lianxing recognized him or not
Ji Tian thought that she could meet Chen Jing today and go shopping with him, so she started dressing up in the morning.
Ji Tian is also a person with good taste in clothes. Her facial features are not particularly outstanding, but she has an elegant temperament. She has long hair half tied up and a star-shaped hairpin behind her head. She then puts on some light makeup, and she instantly looks several levels more beautiful.
Of course, she had thought about telling others that Chen Jing was the "eldest son of the Yan family", but firstly, she couldn't explain how she knew it, and secondly, she had suffered at the hands of Zhao Yu.
Three years ago, she and Zhao Yu were equal in status, but Zhao Yu fell in love with Ji Daining, the eldest daughter of the Ji family. Although Ji Daining's ending was the same as in the book, she died, but Ji Tian still hates her when she thinks of the hard days of escaping.
Others traveled into books and became queens, concubines, rich ladies, or the favorites of wealthy families. Only she lived like a rat in a ditch for three years! Those three years would occasionally reappear in nightmares.
Ji Tian finally got a good identity, and this time she must take down Chen Jing. The Ji family is unreliable, and she will be nothing if they go bankrupt.
After weighing the pros and cons, Ji Tian didn't bother to win the favor of Grandpa Ji and Ji Mojue, and came all the way to Fengming.
There is one advantage to pursuing Chen Jing now. The circle he is in contact with is not high-end. A beautiful girl like her, who is both well-known and prestigious, can easily win Chen Jing's heart as long as she is gentle and considerate.
The gentle and beautiful daughter and the wandering young master, both in terms of sound and in terms of getting along, are a perfect match.
Everything Ji Tian thought was correct, except for one thing. Before, the most beautiful and elegant woman Chen Jing had ever seen was indeed her. But now, in terms of beauty, no one could compare to the girl Chen Jing picked up in the cake shop that evening.
Seeing Chen Jing arrive on time, Ji Tian smiled and said, "Let's go."
Chen Jing had no objection.
The two got into the car together, and Ji Tian secretly looked at this number two lucky guy in the book.
He was wearing a black shirt today, and the solid texture made him look classy. When Ji Tian met Zhao Yu three years ago, Zhao Yu was still a bit youthful, but Chen Jing was different. He had sword-like eyebrows, thin lips, and a look as cold as ash.
Ji Tian's mental age is relatively mature, so of course she prefers such a mature and cold man.
Chen Jing's sitting posture was extremely straight. Ji Tian couldn't be as shameless and spineless as Ji Da Ning, so she had to sit straight as well.
"Chen Jing, can I call you that?"
Chen Jing nodded.
Ji Tian smiled and said, "I just found out yesterday that you are Chen Lianxing's brother. I also participated in that play. I went to pick out clothes today."
Chen Jing didn't say anything, his eyes fell on his own slender and strong fingers.
Ji Tian couldn't tell what he was thinking, so she could only tentatively ask, "Lian Xing doesn't seem to understand you. She and I have been on good terms recently. Do you need me to help you persuade Lian Xing?"
Chen Jing shook his head. It was written on his business card that he was not good at speaking and asked for forgiveness, so it was normal even if he didn't speak.
Chen Jing knew that Chen Lianxing's thoughts could not be corrected with just a few words. As long as he was still a stutterer, Chen Lianxing would think he was embarrassing.
In the past, Chen Jing always had expectations for her, but after Dai Ning was driven away by him, when she thought of Chen Lianxing again, that expectation slowly cooled down, leaving her in a daze.
The two came to the shopping street, Ji Tian went in to try on clothes, and Chen Jing waited for her outside.
This is the women's clothing area. Chen Jing has a slender figure and a silent and cool look, which makes many girls look over.
"Rainy Season Rose" is a modern stage play. Ji Tian tried on a warm yellow floor-length skirt. She had her own thoughts. She lifted the hem of her skirt and walked in front of Chen Jing: "Chen Jing, do you think this skirt looks good?"
Ji Tian looked at him with a smile, while Chen Jing frowned with a cold expression. He came to protect Ji Tian's safety, not to accompany her shopping.
Ji Tian also realized that this was not a good idea and did not insist on him answering.
The Ji family is rich, so Ji Tian was generous: "Then I'll buy it." She swiped her card to pay, and Chen Jingke did his duty and helped Ji Tian carry the shopping bags.
Ji Tian bought everything along the way and wore dresses that showed off her slim waist. She realized that Chen Jing was not a man who would flirt with women, so she stopped asking him what he thought and at most just walked around in front of him.
Chen Jing's injury had not been properly healed, and his internal organs felt as if they were being crushed. No matter how beautiful Ji Tian was, Chen Jing had no heart to appreciate her.
Ji Tian noticed that Chen Jing would frown occasionally. She thought that men were impatient to accompany women shopping, so she said considerately: "There is a coffee shop across the street. Let's go over and sit down."
The two of them rested for a while, and Ji Tian said, "I'm going to the bathroom."
She touched up her makeup in the bathroom and texted her people: "Proceed as planned."
Ji Tian was certainly unwilling to spend two hours strolling the streets with Chen Jing. When a woman and a man are involved, using money to make a deal is the lowest form of communication.
She had read the book and knew that Chen Jing was used to playing the role of a protector, but few people protected him. Chen Lianxing was just a stupid blood-sucking worm who only knew how to ask Chen Jing for things. If she could protect Chen Jing once, it would definitely be meaningful to him.
Ji Tian looked outside and saw Chen Jing sitting by the window. She calculated the time. A staggering drunk walked in with a beer bottle. Ji Tian's eyes lit up and she straightened her skirt and walked towards Chen Jing.
When the drunk passed by them, he suddenly picked up the hidden electric baton and hit Chen Jing. Chen Jing had his back to the drunk, and Ji Tian exclaimed, "Be careful."
She threw herself on Chen Jing, trying to protect him from the drunkard's attack. Chen Jing's eyes were sharp, and he pulled Ji Tian aside. He moved quickly and backhandedly without hesitation to block.
The chair creaked and the drunk felt a pain in his wrist. He was distracted for a moment and saw Chen Jing was already beside him. He turned his wrist into a claw and grabbed his neck with a cold and sharp force.
When the drunk reacted, the tools of attack were gone. He didn't even know when they were taken away by the other party!
Chen Jing shook the stun gun he had snatched from his hand and looked at him coldly. The drunk man shuddered, as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast.
The drunk's face flushed red: "I'm sorry, I recognized the wrong person."
After failing to prevent the injury, Ji Tian, who was sitting on the stool next to him, said: "..."
She knew that Qiyunzi had high fighting power, so she decided to send someone to attack him by surprise. However, she didn't expect that within half a minute, this person was subdued by Chen Jing. Not to mention hurting Chen Jing, he was so scared that his legs were shaking.
Dai Ning had never seen Chen Jing's skills, but now Ji Tian has.
Ji Tian cursed the useless guy in her heart. She walked over and asked Chen Jing worriedly, "Are you okay?"
The drunk was still stammering in his defense. Ji Tian thought Chen Jing would pursue the matter, but he just let go and looked tired and impatient.
The drunkard ran away in a hurry.
Chen Jing was not in the mood to care. He had seen too many people like this. Especially after Chen Jirui was imprisoned, there were always people who wanted to harm the Chen family.
He grew up in a wolf pack and followed the wolf mother to hunt when he was very young. Later, Chen Jirui saw that he was agile and sent him to learn fighting. Some things were already imprinted in his bones and blood.
Chen Jing knew something was wrong behind him when he heard the sound. If Ji Tian hadn’t suddenly pounced on him, he could have easily taken care of the person behind him.
Of course Chen Jing would not blame Ji Tian. He took a look at her. It was the first time he saw a girl who risked her life to save others, and she was a rich lady.
Even though Ji Tian's actions just now could only cause him more trouble.
Chen Jing doesn't need others to doubt his abilities. He can still complete the tasks he takes on very well even if he is injured.
He raised his hand and threw the stun gun into the trash can. Ji Tian smiled shyly: "I'm sorry, it was also a subconscious action. I didn't react in time and almost caused you trouble."
Chen Jing shook his head. Ji Tian had good intentions after all.
Ji Tian's original plan was to get injured and let Chen Jing stay with her in the hospital so that they could develop a good relationship. Now that the plan has failed and the agreed three hours of employment have passed, even though she felt regretful, Ji Tian still paid her salary and said goodbye to Chen Jing.
She doesn't need to rush. If she becomes friends with Chen Lianxing, she will have plenty of opportunities to contact Chen Jing in the future.
Ji Tian drove away in the car. Chen Jing leaned against the wall, feeling a little sleepy, so he simply took out a cigarette and smoked it.
He was in a very exhausted physical condition and had to rest for a while before taking a taxi back to the alley.
The dark alley was notorious, so the driver didn't dare drive in. He dropped Chen Jing off at the street entrance, and Chen Jing walked in by himself. As it got dark, the dark alley became very lively.
Wherever Chen Jing walked, the gangsters quickly made way.
Even though he was a taciturn stutterer, no one in the dark alley dared to provoke him. Everywhere else was lit, except Chen Jing's house, which was dark.
When he arrived at the door of his house, he felt a sudden pain in his chest. Chen Jing calmed down and fumbled for the key to open the door.
Chen Jing was acutely aware of something and squinted his eyes to look into the darkest light and shadow.
Behind a clump of lucky bamboo, a small figure curled up, silently watching him. The lights were intertwined in the distance, and countless complicated laughter made the dark alley noisy, but they were the only ones in the quiet darkness.
Unexpectedly, he discovered her all of a sudden. The girl called out softly, "Brother."
When Chen Jing saw her here, he frowned tightly and looked at her as if she was a huge trouble.
Dai Ning's eyes sparkled brightly. She took out a small wallet from her pocket and said, "Brother, you are in pain. Don't go to make money. I know you want to treat your mother's illness. I can also help you make money."
The small wallet was embroidered with delicate pear blossoms. The girl stood up from the ground, ran to him, and stuffed the wallet into his hand.
It was bulging inside, and with the help of the light from afar, Chen Jing saw many hundred-dollar bills inside. He felt inexplicably uncomfortable, and he didn't know if it was the pain from the bruises or something else.
She raised her little face and said proudly, "I can sing folk songs. There's a new tea restaurant opened on the next street. I went there to sing for three days and the boss gave me a lot of salary."
No wonder her voice is a little hoarse.
Chen Jing lowered his eyes and looked at her.
Dai Ning's curly hair was soft and cute, like a small animal. She was afraid that he would misunderstand her, so she took a step back and said seriously, "I'm not asking you to take me in. I can support myself!"
Dai Ning understood that Chen Jing didn't like her staying here, so she said cheerfully and heartlessly: "Brother, I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you tomorrow." She had been hurt before, but she didn't blame him. Even though he was naughty, she would want to share good things with him whenever she had them.
Dai Ning turned around and went back to the tea restaurant.
Chen Jing raised his hand and held her shoulders. Dai Ning tilted her head in confusion and asked him what was wrong.
There is no moonlight tonight, and the sounds of laughter suddenly become very close.
It was the first time that Dai Ning heard Chen Jing speak.
“No need to go.”
Dai Ning thought, he has such a pretty face, but his voice is so unpleasant.
Dai Ning returned to Chen Lianxing's room, but this time, she didn't have to sleep on the messy bed.
Chen Jing took out the bedding and made the bed for her. Dai Ning was very happy to know that he acknowledged her.
"Is this my room from now on?"
Chen Jing nodded.
Dai Ning came closer like a kitten: "Then you are my brother, right?" She loves to laugh, and is full of spirit.
Chen Jing was silent for a moment and nodded again.
Forget it, since he couldn't get rid of her, it would just be a matter of having more people to eat. If she really didn't obey, he could just pick her up with one hand and throw her away.
Chen Jing cleaned up the room for her and left. Dai Ning lazily lay down on the bed and cleared her throat: "I ate too much sweets and my throat hurts." Dai Ning was very happy under Qiu Gu Nan's care for the past two days. She was so happy that she didn't want to leave and didn't want to come back at all.
There is no way to complain about Qingtuan, and he even sang folk songs. Why didn’t Ji Daining say that she was going to perform the yangge to make a living
Dai Ning achieved her goal and slept soundly, but Chen Jing next door couldn't sleep.
He took out the embroidered wallet, which contained 2,300 yuan, all the money that Dai Ning had earned in the past few days.
Chen Jing rested his hand on his head and played with his wallet for a while. Then he stood up, took out a wooden box that he had treasured for a long time, and opened it.
There were a few cards for learning words and a small abacus that only children could use. These things were given to him by six-year-old Chen Lianxing when Chen Jirui taught him to speak when he first came to the Chen family.
He stayed for many years, although Chen Lianxing might have long forgotten it.
Or maybe, in Chen Lianxing's heart back then, he, the wolf brother, was just a novel toy. After all, for so many years, he was not accepted everywhere he went, and even now, he was seen as a loner by everyone in the dark alley.
Chen Jing took out Chen Lianxing's things, put Dai Ning's wallet in, closed it and locked it.
He thought he couldn't sleep because of the extra burden, but unexpectedly, Chen Jing slept very well and woke up at dawn.