The Wealthy Psychic Lady: 99 Stolen Kisses

41: As Long as She Was Willing

The initially half-drunk An Xiaoning felt her entire body stiffen. She soon sobered up completely.

The dining table was like a battlefield that afternoon on which they kept at it for a little less than an hour before finally calling it a day.

An Xiaoning’s legs felt like jelly, so much so that she almost fell when she tried to get down from the table.

Glowering at Jin Qingyan, she slowly made her way upstairs.

Jin Qingyan then proceeded to clear up some of the mess and ordered Auntie Chen to prepare some broth to sober the others up.

All energized and rejuvenated, he eased himself onto the couch and began reading newspapers as if nothing had happened at all.

An Xiaoning took a hot bath, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and put on some light makeup. She then headed downstairs, only to discover that everyone had already come to.

Mei Yangyang and Long Tianze had sat up straight against the couch. They appeared to be rather groggy still.

Chi Rui’er sipped on the tea Auntie Chen had brought her.

“Yangyang, let’s return to the store,” said An Xiaoning.

“What store? You’ve been going out early and returning home late recently. What have you been busy with?” asked Jin Qingyan.

“I’ve opened a store. I’ll get going,” answered An Xiaoning as she left together with Mei Yangyang.

“Tsk, seriously what kind of husband are you? You’re not even aware of what your wife has been doing out there,” mocked Long Tianze.

“I’ll be aware of whatever she does only if she chooses to tell me about it. I have to leave for the office,” said Jin Qingyan as he put on his suit.

One after another, everyone stood up and left through the door. Jin Qingyue stopped Chi Rui’er in her tracks and said, “I’ll give you a lift.”

Chi Rui’er nodded in response. She had initially planned to hail a cab, but since Jin Qingyue had offered her a ride, she did not see a reason to turn her down.

“Where do you live?”

“Wei Ni Estate,” answered Chi Rui’er.

“Why are you putting up at my brother’s estate?” asked a surprised Jin Qingyue, who could not believe her ears.

“It’s only temporary.”

“Tell me the truth, what’s between you and my brother now? I heard you broke up with Gu Beicheng.”

“We’ve broken up for quite some time now. I’m just friends with your brother. Now that he’s married, what else can there be between us?” answered Chi Rui’er with a smile.

“That can’t be. If you two are just friends, why would my brother be willing to let you put up there? Even my sister-in-law had never stayed there before. Besides, divorce is rampant and only normal in today’s society. To be honest, I’m aware of my brother’s feelings towards you all these years. It was rather dubious of you to gift him with a shirt for his birthday today. It was such a meticulous gift. Didn’t you see how upset my sister-in-law was?” scoffed Jin Qingyue.

“I didn’t know what to get your brother since he already has everything he needs. Thus, I decided to just buy him something he’d like. In hindsight, it was indeed a little inappropriate,” said Chi Rui’er, lowering her head.

“I can tell my sister-in-law doesn’t fancy seeing you. She didn’t even speak to you when you were there, did she? My sister-in-law’s really something, though. My brother wouldn’t have married her otherwise,” Jin Qingyue chuckled.