Ever since Jing Yi started her n, Jing Zeqian had be even stricter in watching over her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Coming home sote today, she didn''t know how to exin herself if she really ran into Jing Zeqian.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Fortunately, after checking with Uncle Li, Jing Yi knew it was safe to return now. She could quietly go back to her room and im she had been back for a while!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But ns rarely go as expected.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Just as Jing Yi was trying to sneak upstairs quietly, a figure blocked her path. Jing Zeqian stood at the stairs in his loungewear, arms crossed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi quickly put on an innocent smile, "Second Brother, why aren''t you resting sote?" Jing Zeqian replied coldly, "How could I rest when our Miss Jing Yi hasn''t returned home?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi gave a few dryughs, hoping to brush it off, but Jing Zeqian had no intention of letting her go.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Come down with me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    [Oh no! There''s no escaping now!]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zeqian sat on the sofa, crossing his long legs and leaning backzily.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi stood before him with her head lowered, appearing apologetic.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Exin why you''reing home near midnight."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    If he hadn''t called to confirm that Jing Yi wasn''t with Wang Boqi, Jing Zeqian would have gone looking for her hours ago.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s not quite midnight yet..." It was just past eleven, wasn''t it?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s almost dawn, if not midnight. Instead of picking at my words, you''d better think about how to exin yourself!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi stammered, unsure how to exin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    [I can''t exactly say I fell asleep while chatting with someone, and then got hungry when I woke up, so I went to grab a meal...]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zeqian couldn''t even describe hisplicated feelings. Fell asleep while chatting? Could there be a more ridiculous way to fall asleep?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Who were you out with?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi lowered her head even more.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Shen Huaichu"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Her voice was so soft that Jing Zeqian couldn''t hear clearly. He frowned and asked again.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Who did you say?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi carefully nced up at Jing Zeqian and repeated, "I was with Shen Huaichu."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Oh, so it was Shen Huaichu.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Shen Huaichu?!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi stepped back half a step, startled by Jing Zeqian''s volume. Even though they lived in a detached vi, such volume would surely disturb their sleeping family members.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zeqian had no time for such concerns. He never expected this – when he managed to guard against one person, another would slip through!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s bad enough that you went out with him, but to stay out sote?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    More importantly, you fell asleep right in front of him – don''t you know that guy has feelings for you?!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi felt somewhat wronged, "Second Brother, I didn''t mean toe home sote, it''s just that..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    [Just that I fell asleep while chatting, right?]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Just what?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi blinked, not daring to say it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zeqian was nearly furious. He had emphasized so many times, yet she still remained so unguarded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Later, Jing Yi listened to Jing Zeqian''s lengthy lecture for half an hour, feeling a headacheing on.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Upstairs, Lin Ruiqing hazily woke up, watching Jing Beicheng''s figure rise.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Is Yi Yi back?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Beicheng returned to bed, tucking the nket around his wife, saying softly, "She''s back. Zeqian is lecturing her downstairs."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He had initially wanted to tell Jing Zeqian to keep his voice down, but as the voices gradually became quieter, he let it be.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lin Ruiqing, still drowsy, said, "Tell him to wrap it up. It''s sote, Yi Yi needs to rest." Though she didn''t know what Yi Yi had been busy withtely, she wasn''t worried since Jing Zeyou and the others were watching over her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lin Ruiqing didn''t dwell on it further.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Beicheng quietly agreed, and Lin Ruiqing quickly fell back asleep.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    ...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Zejun?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Wen Qingyan looked questioningly at Jing Zejun, who seemed somewhat distractedtely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun came back to her senses, "Brother Qingyan, did you call me?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Wen Qingyan looked concerned, "Are you too tired from filmingtely? You''ve been often lost in thought." Was it because the drama was approaching its end, making her feel more pressured?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun shook her head slightly, "No, I''m just thinking about some things."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Hearing this, the worry in Wen Qingyan''s eyes didn''t fade, "Is there anything I can help with?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun sighed slightly. Let alone Wen Qingyan, even Jing Zeqian would have a low chance of being able to help.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    During this time, Jing Zejun could sense that Jing Yi seemed to be busy with something, but she hadn''t paid much attention, assuming her sister had her own matters to attend to.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Untilst month, when Jing Zejun returned to North River for a birthday banquet, she saw Wang Boqi there.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She and Jing Yi were all too familiar with Wang Boqi and Jiang Miaomiao''s story, so why was he invited?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    More importantly, Jing Zejun caught a glimpse of Jing Yi and Wang Boqi''s familiarity. Though not intimate, it exceeded the boundaries of ordinary friendship.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Being at the banquet, Jing Zejun didn''t make a scene then, but she immediately cornered Jing Yi afterward.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    From Jing Yi''s exnation, Jing Zejun learned that she and Jing Zeyou were nning to deal with Wang Boqi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun was very surprised, "Why does it have to be you dealing with Wang Boqi?" She asked with urgency and confusion, not understanding how Jing Zeyou could agree to this.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi exined the whole situation to Jing Zejun, but this didn''t ease Jing Zejun''s concerns.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi said she was the only suitable person for this task.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "...Has he done anything to you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun still remembered Jiang Miaomiao''s final fate, and Jing Yi was also a girl.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0Aliali: 67486081c4f3f33ac477da7b


    Jing Yi smiled, her eyes curving, "Zejun, you forgot that I know Sanda. He can''t get close to me, and besides, our brothers have given me some protective items."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Yi eagerly showed Jing Zejun her bracelet, demonstrating all the functions of its decorative buttons.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But even so, there was no guarantee that Wang Boqi wouldn''t resort to underhanded methods, which was still worrying.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Since that banquet, Jing Zejun had been thinking about this matter. As she had told Wen Qingyan, she couldn''t help much either.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Now she could only hope this matter would end soon, so Jing Yi wouldn''t have to remain in such a dangerous situation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s alright, I''m just worried about Yi Yi," Jing Zejun said to Wen Qingyan with a gentle smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It seemed like something he truly couldn''t help with. Wen Qingyan didn''t push further, "You know you can always contact me if you need me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Jing Zejun smiled gracefully, looking even more elegant, "Thank you, Brother Qingyan."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Come to think of it, during these days of filming, Jing Zejun and Wen Qingyan had grown closer.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Though Jing Zejun couldn''t pinpoint when it started, she had gradually be more natural in her interactions with Wen Qingyan.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0