1284 I Wanted to See You Sooner
Jian Ai was already used to Ji Haoyu being like this. Moreover, this might be too conspicuous to others, but to Ji Haoyu, this was obviously his daily state.
Coupled with his handsome face, it was probably difficult to keep a low profile.
Jian Ai also saw Ji Haoyu and was about to walk up to him when Guan Tao grabbed her arm. Guan Taoâs low voice sounded in her ear. âXiao Ai, are you leaving with that person?â
Jian Ai paused and turned around to look at Guan Tao. She blinked in confusion.
Guan Tao glared at her and asked, âDidnât you say that you have nothing to do with this handsome man?â
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Guan Tao naturally remembered Ji Haoyu. After all, when Ji Haoyu first came to school to look for Jian Ai, Guan Tao was sitting beside Jian Ai. She was so close that she could even see the pores on Ji Haoyuâs face.
Later, she asked Jian Ai, and Jian Ai said that they only knew each other and were not familiar with each other.
Later, the school started talking about this person because he had taken over the Ji Group. Only then did Guan Tao know that the person who came to look for Xiao Ai was the eldest grandson of the Ji Group.
However, why was Xiao Ai getting closer to the other party?
Didnât they say that they werenât familiar?
Faced with Guan Taoâs doubts, Jian Ai couldnât help but chuckle awkwardly. âIsnât that in the past? Iâm quite close to him now!â
Jian Ai did not lie or deliberately say anything against her conscience. Her relationship with Ji Haoyu was indeed getting better. In the past, her prejudice against him was because of her first impression of him. Later, after interacting with him, she slowly understood Ji Haoyu.
Of course, this did not rule out the possibility that Ji Haoyu deliberately performed in front of her because he coveted Jian Ai. However, at the bottom of it, Jian Ai had accepted Ji Haoyu.
âYou, youâŠâ Guan Tao opened her mouth and looked at Jian Ai, then at Ji Haoyu across the road. She said uncertainly, âAre you going to spend Christmas together?â
Jian Ai nodded. âYes.â
âYouâre together?â Guan Tao exclaimed!
Jian Aiâs face twitched. âDonât think too much. Thereâs no such thing.â
âXiao Ai, do you know what it means for a boy to celebrate Christmas with a girl?â Guan Tao asked.
When Jian Ai heard Guan Taoâs tone, she knew she had misunderstood again. She couldnât help but smile helplessly and say, âTao Zi, youâre thinking too much. Weâre not going out alone for the holidays. Haoxue organized a party and invited me over. I thought since I had nothing to do, Iâll go over to play. There are many people at Haoxueâs house!â
Ji Haoxue would occasionally have lunch at the same table as Jian Ai in school, so Guan Tao knew her.
âReally?â Guan Tao looked at Jian Ai skeptically, as if she didnât believe her completely.
Jian Ai rolled her eyes and sighed. âOf course. Donât worry, if I fall in love, Iâll be the first to tell you!â
Hearing Jian Aiâs words, Guan Tao believed her. âAlright, I wonât care about you. Merry Christmas!â
âYou too. Go back and change your clothes. Donât let Gao Yang wait too long,â Jian Ai said and waved at Guan Tao. Then, she turned around and ran towards Ji Haoyu.
Ji Haoyu watched as Jian Ai chatted with her classmate for a long time, but he waited calmly. When he saw Jian Ai coming over, the smile on his face widened. It was a smile that came sincerely.
Nearby, Jian Ai stopped and looked up at Ji Haoyuâs face. She said, âI already said that you donât have to specially pick me up. Iâll take a taxi myself.â
âI wanted to see you sooner.â Words of love came out as soon as he opened his mouth. Ji Haoyuâs face was not red, and his heart did not beat faster.
âTsk.â Jian Ai sneered. She already had an immune system to Ji Haoyuâs shameless mushy words. She curled her lips indifferently and said, âWhen you lose your job in the future, you can use this mouth to say corny words of love to earn money!â
âThese arenât words of love. Theyâre heartfelt!â Ji Haoyu corrected her. âIf you deliberately make a girl happy, those are words of love. This doesnât count. This is real feedback from my heart.â
Ji Haoyuâs tone was indifferent, but it revealed a rare trace of seriousness. âThe company has been too busy recently. I miss you very much, but I donât have time.â
As he spoke, Ji Haoyu looked at Jian Ai without dodging. The emotions surging in his eyes were exceptionally sincere, making Jian Ai have nowhere to hide.
Facing Ji Haoyuâs sudden sincerity, Jian Ai blushed. In the next second, she looked away in time. She was afraid that his deep eyes would suck her in.
Her heart beat faster, and an inexplicable feeling surged in Jian Aiâs heart. Thinking of the days before the two of them met, she seemed to think of him occasionally.
Seeing Jian Ai avoid his gaze in such a panic, a trace of disappointment flashed across Ji Haoyuâs heart. He yearned for a response, but the girl did not take his words seriously every time.
Even if she took it seriously, it was still such a reaction.
However, Ji Haoyu was not angry. The corners of his lips curled up into a smile. Then, he said, âGet in the car. Iâll send you back to change your clothes first.â
Jian Ai nodded and calmed herself down. She asked, âArenât we going to wait for Haoxue?â
âSheâs already gone back in the family car. Iâll accompany you home to change,â Ji Haoyu said. He had already walked to the car door and opened the front passenger seat door. He raised his handsome eyebrows at Jian Ai. âGet in.â
Seeing this, Jian Ai walked over and got into the car. Then, she saw Ji Haoyu walk around the front of the car and get in from the driverâs seat.
The car started and drove towards North City.
Beside a big tree at the school gate, Lin Yi stood there and watched Ji Haoyuâs car gradually drive away. His eyes were calm, and no one could tell if he was happy or angry.
Half an hour later, the car slowly stopped outside the neighborhood. After Jian Ai loosened her seatbelt, she couldnât help but turn to look at Ji Haoyu and invite, âDo you want to go up with me?â
Ji Haoyu was slightly stunned when he heard this. Then, he smiled. âAlright.â
This was the first time Ji Haoyu had come to her rented home in North City after sending Jian Ai home countless times.
Ji Haoyu had been to the house in South City twice. Once, he even pretended to be asleep and stayed at Jian Aiâs house.
However, what made Ji Haoyu uncomfortable was that he knew Jian Ai lived with another person, and that person was a boy.
He naturally believed Jian Ai that they were just very good friends. But people were like this. They knew nothing would happen, but they couldnât help but feel jealous.
After entering the house, although it was not big, it was exceptionally clean.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Jian Ai because Si Yue usually did housework like cleaning. Jian Ai only cleaned up occasionally.
âSit anywhere you want. If you want to drink something, go to the fridge and get it yourself,â Jian Ai said as she changed into her slippers. However, she didnât forget to remind him, âOh right, remember to look at the expiration date. This friend of mine often forgets to throw away expired things.â