Chapter 1144 - 1144 1124 Extra Story Seventeen (6)

Chapter 1144: 1124, Extra Story Seventeen (6) Chapter 1144: 1124, Extra Story Seventeen (6) Being thus directly addressed by him, Xi An’an’s small face grew hot, and her hands nervously twisted together.

“That, I…”

“Yes?” Quan Tianqi fixed his gaze on her, waiting with interest for what she would say next.

Thinking of the old man lying in the hospital, Xi An’an took a deep breath, lifted her head, and looked at him, “Actually, I have something I want to ask for your help with.”

Quan Tianqi lightly tapped on the steering wheel, “Assistance?”

Xi An’an nodded, “Sorry for disturbing you with a phone call so late, it was presumptuous of me, but I need to ask you for a favor.” Afraid he would refuse, she quickly promised, “You can rest assured, I will definitely repay this favor.”

On her own, she had no chance of standing up to the Xi Family, she could wait, but the great-grandfather couldn’t.

The only person she could think of to help her was him.

“How can you be so sure that I will definitely help you?” Quan Tianqi asked with a smile that was not quite a smile, “Besides, it seems like you haven’t repaid me for the last time.”

Realizing her impulsiveness, Xi An’an lowered her eyelids, hiding the dimness in her eyes, “If I’ve made you uncomfortable, then pretend I didn’t say anything just now. It was impulsive of me, sorry for the disturbance, I’ll be on my way.”

She reached out to pull the car door and found it was locked.

“You…” She turned her head to look at him, with a touch of bewilderment.

Quan Tianqi’s thin lips parted slightly, “Did I say that I wouldn’t help?”

Xi An’an was momentarily stunned. What did he mean?

“Do you plan to just watch me all night?” Quan Tianqi tilted his head, his eyes lifted at the corners, appearing inscrutable.

Xi An’an came back to her senses and turned her head aside, “I am from the Xi Family in the south. I have some conflicts with them, and now my great-grandfather is sick and in the hospital. They won’t let me visit him, and I’m afraid I won’t get to see him for the last time, so I was hoping you could help me out.”

She explained her situation concisely, lightly glossing over her conflicts with the Xi Family.

The news of the elderly Mr. Xi’s hospitalization had spread, and Quan Tianqi had heard about it, as well as the fact that the old man was especially fond of his great-granddaughter, Xi An’an.

However, what surprised him was that she would contact him proactively over this matter.

Quan Tianqi was silent, and Xi An’an thought he was not agreeing. The light that had kindled in her eyes gradually dimmed in the face of his silence.

She forced a smile and said, “I know this is the Xi Family’s affair; it was too abrupt of me to ask you to get involved. If you feel troubled, it’s fine, you shouldn’t feel obliged.”

Quan Tianqi shook his head and chuckled, then stopped laughing and leaned in closer to her, “Then tell me, if I were to help you, how do you plan to repay this favor, hmm?”

The closeness, the warmth of the man’s breath sprayed across her face.

Xi An’an felt her heart race uncontrollably, her heartbeat quickening. She opened her mouth but couldn’t make a sound.

She leaned back to subtly widen the distance between them.

Xi An’an steadied herself and spoke evenly, “Whatever you need help with in the future, as long as it’s within my power, I’ll definitely help you to the best of my ability.”

“How about this, why don’t you repay me for the last favor first?” Noticing her nervousness, Quan Tianqi subtly sat up straight and spoke in a low voice.

“What do you want me to help you with?” Xi An’an asked.

“Cook a meal for me.” This was the phrase he was waiting for, and Quan Tianqi made his request, “Made by your own hands.”