Chapter 150: 150, Grandpa Jing Cooks Personally (3)_1 Chapter 150: 150, Grandpa Jing Cooks Personally (3)_1 âAlright, please wait a moment.â The sales associate smiled slightly as she carefully took the jade bracelet out from the display case.
If any of the jewelry items here were to break, they would definitely not be able to afford the compensation.
âThis jadeite bracelet is just in, itâs an imperial green jadeite. It stands alone in terms of style and texture,â the sales associate introduced without haste.
Jian Qing took it. The dark green jadeite was glistening attractively under the reflecting light. âXiaojing, do you think this is good?â
âMhmm,â Quan Jingwu nodded.
Jian Qing put the bracelet back and asked the associate to wrap it up. As she was taking out her card, she was stopped by Quan Jingwu.
âXiaojing?â
âWhatâs mine is yours,â Quan Jingwu said, taking her card and stating indifferently.
âBut this is a gift for your grandmother.â
Quan Jingwu stuffed the card into his pocket and changed the subject. âNow that weâve chosen the gift, letâs look at something else.â
Saying that, he led her towards the next counter.
Jian Qing looked down to see what was on display and was silently shocked.
A ring?
âWhat have you brought me here for?â This item seemed a bit too much, too soon for them.
Quan Jingwuâs gaze fell on the necklace around her neck, his voice low, âSweetheart, Iâve already given you a token of my love, donât you plan on reciprocating at all?â
Jian Qing recalled the necklace he had given her, looked at him and laughed. âWhy donât I take it off and return it to you?â
âSweetheart!â His purple eyes suddenly deepened, and his thin lips pursed into a cold curve.
Jian Qing realised he was upset, she laughed and leaned against him. âAre you really angry?â
He said nothing but his large hand subconsciously wrapped around her, afraid she might fall.
Jian Qingâs clear eyes glowed with a subtle gleam as she removed the dark jade bead bracelet she had worn for many years. She then took his large hand and helped him put it on.
âAre you happy now?â
Quan Jingwu looked at the dark bracelet on his wrist. The bracelet, which had hung loosely on her wrist, looked just right on his.
The two mutton-fat jade beads in the middle stood out amongst the dark jade beads. His gaze fell on the two words âJian Qingâ etched into the mutton-fat jade beads, and his sexy lips curved into a gratified smile.
As Jian Qing met his gaze and saw his laughter, she couldnât help but laugh along.
She really was defeated by him!
âLetâs take the gift and go, Iâm hungry.â To avoid him thinking about the ring, she thought it would be best to leave the ring counter first.
Once they had selected their gift, they didnât linger in the mall and drove away directly.
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Upon returning to the Shijin Haoting, Quan Jingwu suddenly decided he wanted to cook for her, and Jian Qing watched skeptically from the side.
In the kitchen, the man was wearing an apron that didnât quite suit his demeanor, he was methodically prepping the ingredients and chopping up vegetables and meat, seeming very professional.
The phone that was left in the living room suddenly rang, and Jian Qing turned around to leave.
She looked at her phone to see Rhee was calling.
âAuntie.â
On the other end of the call, hearing Jian Qingâs voice immediately energized Rhee. âLittle Qingqing, itâs been several days since I heard your voice. You should visit your auntie. Iâm almost moldering away at home.â
Since she hurt her foot, sheâs been confined at home by her husband every day. Rhee was feeling very helpless!
âLittle Qingqing, did Jingwu tell you about his grandmotherâs birthday tomorrow?â After chatting for a bit, Rhee brought up the main purpose of her call.
Jian Qingâs eyes flashed, âYes, Xiaojin told me.â
âWill you be coming tomorrow?â Rhee asked probingly.
âSure. Xiaojing and I will go together.â Jian Qingâs answer was like a weight off Rheeâs shoulders.
âThatâs good. Your auntie will be waiting for you tomorrow with some delicious food.â
Jian Qing glanced towards the kitchen direction, curling her lips. âIs there ice cream?â
Rhee was taken aback by Jian Qingâs words, and laughed once she recovered. âOf course there is. When you come, weâll eat together without letting Ahao and Jingwu know.â
So Little Qingqing was just like her, a kindred spirit!
After chatting for a bit, she hung up. As Jian Qing was about to return to the kitchen, she saw Quan Jingwu walking out holding a bowl of noodles.
âTaste it!â
He presented the noodles to her and said softly.
Jian Qing sat down, took the chopsticks he handed her, and looked down at the noodles on the table. They looked pretty decent, but she didnât know how they tasted.
She took a bite and tried it. The hint of shadow in Jian Qingâs eyes disappeared as she swallowed the noodles.
âHow is it?â Quan Jingwu asked.
Jian Qing handed the chopsticks to him, smiling lightly. âYou try.â
Quan Jingwu took the chopsticks and tried a bite, his handsome face changing slightly. He pushed the bowl and chopsticks aside. âNever mind, Iâll have Qianshi Restaurant deliver.â
Jian Qing laughed lightly and took the bowl back.
âI think itâs quite delicious.â
Although it was a bit sweet and a bit sour, it was still his first homemade meal, wasnât it?
âStop eating,â Quan Jingwu stopped her, taking back the chopsticks. âYouâll ruin your stomach later.â
âNo, I want to eat this.â Jian Qing defended the bowl, not letting him take it. âI like to eat this.â
âSweetheart, listen to me!â Quan Jingwu somewhat regretted his idea of cooking just now. If she fell ill because of this, heâd hate himself.
Jian Qing seized the opportunity to grab back the chopsticks, took the bowl of noodles, and started eating. âXiaojing, let me tell you a secret. Actually, your cooking is much better than mine. Even a dog wonât eat what I make.â
At her words, Quan Jingwu couldnât help but laugh. He propped his chin on his hand, watching her enjoy the meal, as if it was some delicious treat.
âWho said that even a dog wonât eat what you make?â
Seeing his incredulous expression, Jian Qing added. âReally, this has been provenâ
What she was too embarrassed to mention was that the dog that ate what she cooked, suffered from food poisoning.
Thinking she was joking, Quan Jingwu did not argue with her. Seeing that she had almost finished half a bowl, he promptly stopped her.
âThatâs enough, it may be hard to digest if you eat too much.â
âBut Iâm still hungry!â Jian Qing looked up at him, pitifully.
âThere are mini cakes in the refrigerator.â He mustered a glance, and Quan Jingwu easily understood the thoughts in her mind.
She had been waiting for just that phrase, success!
As Jian Qing promptly put down her chopsticks, she ran towards the kitchen with light footsteps.
Quan Jingwu began to clean up the bowl and chopsticks, following her into the kitchen. The sound of washing dishes mixed with their laughter, made the afternoon feel exceptionally warm.
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The next day was especially hot, as an overwhelming wave of heat hit them as soon as they stepped out of the door.
As today was Madam Quanâs birthday, all members of the Quan family had rushed back home the day prior. Early in the morning, the whole Quan mansion was bustling with excitement.