Chapter 76: Soul Transmigration

Jun Qingmeng didn’t look at what medicine he had bought. She happily shuffled in her slippers to get some water.

To her, the medicine wasn’t important. What was important was Jiang Liu’s concern. As long as it was from him, she would love it!

Hearing the commotion, Guo Jia rushed out of her room, full of excitement.

"Is that Jiang Liu?! He didn’t forget the buns, did he?"

Her hair was a wild mess, like Zhang Fei’s, and she was wearing a T-shirt and denim shorts.

"Woah!"

The moment Guo Jia saw Jiang Liu, the cement wall around her heart cracked open.

She wanted to be in a relationship.

’No wonder my best friend runs over to his place every day. Turns out the guy is this handsome—damn!’

A handsome man and a beautiful woman—they really were a good match!

However, after staring for only a moment, Guo Jia’s gaze shifted to the paper bag on the table.

Jun Qingmeng carried a glass of water over and placed it in front of Jiang Liu.

"Thank you."

Jun Qingmeng glanced at Guo Jia and introduced her with a smile.

"Jiang Liu, this is the best friend I mentioned to you, Guo Jia."

"Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Guo Jia."

Guo Jia greeted him with her eyes glued to the buns.

Jiang Liu raised an eyebrow. ’Is she talking to me, or is she talking to the buns?’

So, he smiled and replied, "Hi, my name is Bun."

Guo Jia and Jun Qingmeng froze for a second.

Then they both burst out giggling.

"Jiang Liu, you’re hilarious."

Guo Jia couldn’t help but laugh.

Jun Qingmeng asked Jiang Liu with concern, "Have you had lunch? Why don’t you sit and eat with us?"

Besides genuine thoughtfulness, she also asked because she was worried he would just drop off the buns and leave. She wanted to spend a little more time with him.

Jiang Liu shook his head.

"Not yet. I’ve been busy all day. I came straight here right after I finished selling buns."

"Hey, handsome, come on, let’s eat together!"

Guo Jia was the first to dig in, her table manners coarse.

"That’s just how she is. Don’t mind her, Jiang Liu," Jun Qingmeng said with a teasing smile.

"It’s fine."

Jun Qingmeng sat to Guo Jia’s left, intentionally keeping her distance from Jiang Liu.

She was sick and didn’t want to get him sick.

Being sick is awful!

In just over ten minutes, the buns on the table were all gone.

Guo Jia ate sixteen by herself, and Jiang Liu ate eighteen.

Because of her cold, Jun Qingmeng had no appetite and didn’t eat much. But the buns were so delicious that she still managed to eat six in a row.

That was already a lot for her.

Guo Jia let out a loud burp and flopped onto the sofa, groaning.

"I’m so stuffed... Ahh~ I can’t take it anymore... Quick, somebody save me~"

"Ah~ It’s over... Guo Jia is done for~"

Jiang Liu, sitting opposite her, was a little speechless.

"Guo Jia, why don’t you go to your room and sleep it off?"

Jun Qingmeng frowned. Her best friend was so embarrassing.

’And with Jiang Liu still here, too!’

"No way, no way! Mr. Jiang’s buns are too good! They’re amazing!"

"I’m gonna eat this many again next time! Mr. Jiang, can I add you on WeChat?"

’You want to add him on WeChat?!’ Jun Qingmeng panicked.

’What do you think you’re doing?’

’You can guard against thieves day and night, but you can’t guard against the one in your own house.’

’Is she trying to steal my man?’

Jun Qingmeng looked at Jiang Liu, aggrieved.

Jiang Liu felt the atmosphere turn a little awkward.

He stood up, waved his hand, and said, "I have things to do this afternoon, so I’ll get going."

"Qingmeng, get some rest and keep your spirits up. I’ll pick up Tongtong after school today."

"Okay, Jiang Liu."

Jun Qingmeng nodded and walked Jiang Liu to the door. Suddenly, she asked, "Jiang Liu, are you heading back to Yangzhai Street?"

She really wanted to go back with him but didn’t know how to ask.

Jiang Liu finished putting on his shoes and shook his head. "Not right away. I’m planning to go to a dealership to buy a car. If there’s time after, I’ll head back."

"You’re buying a car?"

Jun Qingmeng was surprised, then very happy.

Seeing Jiang Liu do better and better was what she wanted.

"Can you take me with you?"

"I feel like I’m almost better now. I want to go out to clear my head and get some fresh air. It’ll help me recover faster."

"Can I?"

Jun Qingmeng looked at Jiang Liu’s eyes expectantly.

Jiang Liu hesitated. "Well, if you come, I probably won’t have time to take you home. I won’t be free until I close the shop tonight."

It wasn’t that he found her troublesome, just that he had a lot of customers waiting for him.

She was sick, and she’d be running around the shop with him.

Jun Qingmeng’s eyes lit up. She said, "That sounds great! After we buy the car, we can go back to the shop together. You can focus on your work, and I’ll just walk around. When it’s five o’clock, I can even help you pick up Tongtong. I can just take a taxi home myself tonight."

"I really don’t want to stay at home. It feels so stuffy and miserable."

After hearing her out, Jiang Liu thought for a moment and agreed.

"Alright. But if you start feeling unwell, you have to tell me immediately. And you don’t need to take a taxi tonight. I’m free after work; it’ll only take a few minutes to drive you back."

He figured it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take Jun Qingmeng out. It had just rained, and the air outside was fresh, which would be good for her recovery.

"Mhm, I’ll listen to you!" Jun Qingmeng nodded excitedly, like an obedient child.

On the sofa, Guo Jia rolled her eyes.

’Here they go again, starting their act!’

’Are they seriously doing this PDA right in front of me?’

"Okay, I’ll go grab a few things. Give me two minutes!"

"Alright, go on."

Jun Qingmeng zipped back to her bedroom.

She let her tied-up hair fall to her shoulders and pinned her curtain bangs to one side with a small blue clip. Then, she changed into a grayish-white dress, pairing it with a cream-white long-sleeved knit cardigan. The long skirt covered half of her calves, and she pulled her white socks up high.

The overall look had an energetic, youthful vibe, with a hint of playfulness.

When Jun Qingmeng shyly walked out,

Jiang Liu was stunned by the sight.

’She’s so beautiful.’

Moreover, Jun Qingmeng had a unique, indescribable aura about her.

It wasn’t cold and aloof, but it wasn’t just warm either. It seemed to have a mix of playful and gentle grace.

He couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

Jun Qingmeng waved a hand in front of him. "What are you thinking about? Ready to go?"

"Yeah, let’s go."

Once they were out the door, Jiang Liu proactively held out his hand.

"Let me carry your bag for you. You’re a patient, after all. You deserve some special treatment, right?"

He didn’t have any ulterior motives; it was just the concern of a friend.

Jun Qingmeng smiled. "Okay!" She took off her bag and personally hung it around Jiang Liu’s neck.

"You two are such a good match!"

"Are you talking about this bag?" Jiang Liu asked, pointing to the Winnie the Pooh bag now against his chest.

"No! You and... uh... this rock, you’re a good match!"

Jiang Liu blinked.

He looked down at the white brick by his feet, completely bewildered.

’She must be complimenting my masculinity, right?’

’Yes, I figured it out.’

Outside, Jiang Liu hailed a taxi.

"Driver, to the BYD dealership over at Jinpo Roundabout."

The two of them sat in the back seat.

"Yaaawn."

Jun Qingmeng let out a yawn.

’You’re so cute...’ Jiang Liu chuckled and said, "If you’re sleepy, go ahead and get some rest. I’ll wake you when we get there."

"Mhm!"

Jun Qingmeng closed her beautiful eyes, feeling at ease. Her long, lovely eyelashes curled slightly.

Usually, she would never dare to sleep in a taxi, but today, she felt completely safe.

Because Jiang Liu was right next to her.

Within tens of seconds, Jun Qingmeng groggily drifted off to sleep.

She was exhausted. She hadn’t slept well last night and was running a slight fever, leaving her drained.

Jiang Liu smelled the pleasant scent of gardenia next to him.

He knew it was Jun Qingmeng’s scent—it was lovely and rich.

The driver made a turn.

Jun Qingmeng’s head tilted and came to rest on Jiang Liu’s shoulder.

Her soft, fragrant hair tickled his neck, making him fidget uncomfortably.

Because they were so close.

Jiang Liu could even smell her breath as she exhaled.

It was a very pleasant, alluring scent.

However, at this moment, Jiang Liu was in no mood to appreciate it.

Under this dual physical and mental torment, he felt awkward and uncomfortable.

But he couldn’t bring himself to move away.

Jun Qingmeng was sick, and she had finally managed to fall asleep. It would be wrong of him to wake her.

The driver glanced in the rearview mirror, envious.

"What a well-matched couple..."

’If only I could transmigrate and become that handsome devil in the back.’