Free Web NovelChapter 1252: Chapter 1273: Getting Ready for Lunch with Xiaonuan
Xia Xiaonuan listened to everyone’s discussions along the way, her cheeks flushed red.
Seated, Liang Shaochen looked at her, breathing heavily, and said, "Are you exhausted?"
Xiaonuan smiled and shook her head.
"It’s fine."
Liang Shaochen stared at her, his gaze falling on her forehead.
He laughed, "You’re sweating a lot."
Xiaonuan’s hair was sticking to her forehead, beads of sweat visible.
Xia Xiaonuan reached out and wiped her forehead.
"Yeah... it’s really hot."
As she spoke, she suddenly felt a darkness before her eyes, a faint scent of orchids wafted over, and something soft touched her forehead.
She was slightly startled and looked up at Liang Shaochen.
He was earnestly wiping her sweat, smiling as he said, "You’re still the same, just a little running makes you sweat a lot..." Mid-sentence, Liang Shaochen’s movements halted slightly.
Xiaonuan’s heart also trembled.
Liang Shaochen’s gaze locked onto her, filled with warmth yet tinged with complexity.
Xia Xiaonuan’s cheeks burned again, and she quickly reached out, taking his handkerchief, "Thank you... I’ll do it."
Liang Shaochen’s face was also a bit awkward.
The woman before him was no longer his Qiqi.
She was Xia Xiaonuan; she was no longer his Qiqi...
His heart sank slightly, withdrawing his hand.
"I’m sorry," he said, turning his face away.
"It’s okay..." Xia Xiaonuan hurriedly wiped off the sweat, glancing up to see he was also sweating profusely, and quickly handed the handkerchief back to him, "Thank you... you’re sweating a lot too..."
Liang Shaochen lowered his head, took the handkerchief from her hand.
His movements were a bit stiff; he lifted his hand and casually wiped his forehead.
"We’ll be seeing Qi Yue soon, I wonder how everything is."
"Yeah." Xia Xiaonuan looked out at the clouds, thought of something, and said, "Thank you, Shaochen."
Liang Shaochen smiled, folded the handkerchief, and placed it in his pocket.
"It’s nothing, Qi Yue... she’s your friend, so she’s also my friend."
Though he said this, Xiaonuan knew that Liang Shaochen helped Qi Yue, actually helping her too.
A trace of gentleness crossed her heart, and she couldn’t help but laugh at herself for suspecting Shaochen’s necklace gift.
Shaochen was so good to her friends, how could he harm her?
The flight attendant came by; Shaochen ordered champagne, Xiaonuan opted for milk tea.
Along the way, they each harbored their own thoughts, seemingly sinking into silence.
S City.
Qi Yue chatted with her baby for a long time, and upon standing, saw her phone and thought of something.
She quickly picked up her phone.
She wanted to call Xiaonuan, to let her know she was safe, so Xiaonuan wouldn’t worry.
However, the call indicated the person wasn’t in service.
"What’s going on? Why is Xiaonuan not in service?" Qi Yue muttered, tried calling again, but still couldn’t get through.
She sighed helplessly.
When Young Master returns, Xiaonuan should know by then.
She decided to call later.
Above the city.
An airplane glided slowly across the sky.
Not long after, a luxurious helicopter appeared from another direction.
In the spacious and opulent cabin.
Nangong Yaoling sat on the couch, sipping a glass of red wine.
Next to him, Qin Yi observed his expression.
He couldn’t help but say, "Young Master, do you intend to leave things like this? Miss Qi Yue she..."
Nangong Yaoling raised his eyes and glanced at Qin Yi.
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