Chapter 1627 - 1625: Past and Present Lives 63
Chapter 1627: Chapter 1625: Past and Present Lives 63
Chapter 1625
Xia Ruqing immediately pouted, the hope that was reignited in her heart was extinguished again.
"You’re joking!"
"Finding someone isn’t that easy!"
"Haven’t you heard people say that they’ve been lost for years?"
"They haven’t found them, how could you possibly find them?"
Zhao Junyao shook his head.
"That’s where you’re wrong!"
"How do you know it’s impossible if you haven’t even tried??"
Xia Ruqing was rendered speechless, stunned for a while before speaking.
"Then how do you plan to investigate?"
Actually, what she’s thinking is.
’Another job, and probably one of those where you work hard for a long time but get nothing in return!’
She felt a bit resentful.
For a newcomer who’s just started working not long ago, back-to-back efforts without results can be quite discouraging.
She was a bit unhappy but said nothing, just sulked quietly.
Zhao Junyao knew what she was thinking, held her hand, and comforted her lightly.
"I’m the same as you!"
"I’m not afraid, why are you afraid?"
Xia Ruqing remained silent, and it wasn’t until a while later that she murmured.
"I’m afraid that I don’t have work experience and can’t help you, delaying your important matter!"
Zhao Junyao smiled faintly, with eyes full of helplessness and loneliness.
"What could be so important!"
"We’ll just do our best!"
"Anyway, I won’t give up until the last moment!"
"I still believe in ’sincerity can break even the hardest stone’!"
Xia Ruqing couldn’t say much else, so she nodded.
"Let’s work hard!"
"Hopefully... I can also get a bonus!"
Zhao Junyao ruffled her hair affectionately.
"Always thinking about money!"
Xia Ruqing pursed her lips and sighed faintly in her heart.
’Well, if not money, are you going to support me!’
...
A busy day quickly passed.
From this day on, Xia Ruqing began an even busier life.
Besides her regular work, she also had to help find Lady Xu’s daughter.
Even though they only had a surname and approximate age, it was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Yet Xia Ruqing didn’t easily give up, what if she found them??
Not considering the job, just for personal gain, it would also be a huge favor.
With this favor, even if Zhao Junyao lost, he wouldn’t look too bad.
Being helpful and selfless is too big, too noble.
She just hoped her loved one could live a little better, a little happier! That would be enough.
Yes, she loves him! She’s willing to do these things for him.
...
Once the work gets busy, Xia Ruqing tends to lack sleep.
She often doesn’t get enough rest and ends up lethargic.
Seeing her not in good spirits, Zhao Junyao forced her to take two days off.
"Go home and get some proper rest!"
This was the first time she had seen Zhao Junyao so stern.
Feeling a bit aggrieved, she picked up her bag and left work feeling sorry for herself.
This made Zhao Junyao’s heart ache.
So, when Xia Ruqing demanded his card with gritted teeth, he handed it over without a second thought.
"Why do you want the card!"
Xia Ruqing said angrily.
"It’s nothing, just want to go shopping!"
"I haven’t bought pretty clothes, cosmetics, shoes, and bags in ages!!"
"You don’t mind, do you!"
Zhao Junyao: "..."
He felt a wave of black lines, waved his hand.
"Go ahead!"
Xia Ruqing, in high spirits, strutted away in her heels.
Hmph!
No bad mood that can’t be cured by shopping.
If shopping doesn’t work, then... swipe the boyfriend’s card! That’s definitely a cure.
...
That afternoon, Xia Ruqing went on a shopping spree at the nearby mall.
Couple shirts, bought!
Couple rings, bought!
Couple bracelets, bought!
Couple shoes, bought!
When Xia Ruqing, holding big bags and small bags, stood by the roadside to call Zhao Junyao, he was just about to leave work.
"Where are you?"
Xia Ruqing reported her location honestly, then added.
"I have a gift for you, hurry up!"
Zhao Junyao kept a straight face, but inside he was overjoyed.
He hurried the not-yet-off-duty driver and rushed toward the mall entrance.
Upon picking up Xia Ruqing, Zhao Junyao was completely stunned by the bags she held.
"What are all these?"
Xia Ruqing proudly reported.
"These are all purchases for us; let’s find a place to try them on later!"
Zhao Junyao still had a straight face.
"Childish, still just a little girl!"
Though he said this, inside he was eagerly awaiting.
While Xia Ruqing wasn’t looking, he even secretly stole a few glances.
Xia Ruqing caught him red-handed but didn’t call him out.
The two found a quiet restaurant to have dinner.
During dinner, Xia Ruqing took out a delicate little box and placed it solemnly in front of Zhao Junyao, her expression slightly uneasy.
"There, my gift to you!"
She blushed before even finishing her sentence.
Zhao Junyao suppressed his laughter, keeping a straight face.
"What is it?"
He pretended to be indifferent as he opened the box.
Then he genuinely became curious.
"Two rings? What’s the meaning?"
Xia Ruqing gave him a look.
"Dummy, they’re called rings!"
Zhao Junyao: "..."
"What are they for?"
He feigned calmness and asked casually.
Xia Ruqing was helpless, holding back her laughter she blushed and, with mixed feelings, took the rings out.
"The large one is yours!"
"The small one is mine!"
She took Zhao Junyao’s hand and slid the larger ring onto his ring finger.
"Legend has it... this finger has a vein directly connected to the heart. Now that I’ve put a ring on it, it means your heart is mine! From now on, it can only contain me!"
Saying that, she blushingly extended her hand again, handing the small ring to him.
"Here! Mine! Put it on for me!"
She was happy and excited but hesitant to show it, she’d just lower her head with a red face.
Zhao Junyao was extremely pleased inside, his hand trembling slightly as he held the ring.
"Alright!" He restrained his laughter and slowly helped her put on the ring.
Xia Ruqing felt satisfied, ready to pull back her hand to admire it properly, but Zhao Junyao grabbed it.
"You’re mine from now on!"
"Here!"
He pointed to the area of her chest.
"It can only hold me too!"
Blushing, Xia Ruqing didn’t know what to say, and after a long pause, she suddenly blurted out.
"Actually..."
Perplexed, Zhao Junyao thought she might be joking.
But then heard her continue.
"Actually, this ring finger is traditionally reserved for married couples!"
"We’re still dating, even in a passionate relationship we shouldn’t wear it on the ring finger!"
Zhao Junyao: "..."
After thinking for a moment, he immediately replied.
"What’s the point of waiting for marriage, I’ll marry you!"
Xia Ruqing widened her eyes in shock.
"Wh-what?"
"This... isn’t this a bit too fast!"
"We just, just confirmed... our relationship!"
Zhao Junyao, hand on the jewelry, slowly admired those rings.
"I don’t care!"
"I’m wearing it here!"
"You can’t run even if you want to!"
Blushing, Xia Ruqing questioned.
"What if people see us, what then?"
Zhao Junyao pulled her closer.
"I want the whole world to know!"