"You can dance now. It seems your foot has recovered pretty quickly," Song Ge said with a teasing look in her eyes, her tone full of pointed sarcasm. "Be careful. If you sprain it again, someone might have to come in and carry you out."
Leng Jing instinctively glanced outside. Only after realizing that no one outside could hear their conversation did she feel a bit relieved.
This Song Ge must have come on purpose to laugh at her. Leng Jing glared at her angrily and retorted, "It's none of your business!"
Her voice was much lower than usual, as if she was worried that Ji Qingyun might hear their conversation.
Was this the power of love? Song Ge was both amused and exasperated, but she only murmured to herself in her mind and didn't say it out loud.
Song Ge pursed her lips, then shook her head and sighed, "Sure enough, women change their attitudes quickly. You're not calling me sister anymore?"
She already knew what Leng Jing was thinking, but she just didn't point it out directly. Now Leng Jing even dared to talk back to her.
A look of unease flashed across Leng Jing's face, but it quickly disappeared.
Given Leng Jing's personality, she wouldn't let things go so easily. But now, thinking that Ji Qingyun was waiting for her outside, she suddenly felt much better.
Leng Jing gave a little snort. In a good mood, she washed her hands, then limped out as if her foot was still injured.
"I'm in a good mood today, so I'm too lazy to argue with you," she said haughtily before strutting away.
Song Ge pursed her lips. In a good mood? She probably just didn't want Ji Qingyun to see her real self.
If she were to expose Leng Jing's little trick out of sheer mischief right now, she wondered what Leng Jing would do.
Of course, this was just something Song Ge thought about in her mind. She wasn't mean - spirited enough to make things difficult for others.
When Song Ge returned to their dining area from the restroom, Ji Qingyun was already helping Leng Jing sit down.
At first glance, the two of them sitting together did look quite good. But this thought only lasted for a few seconds, and she quickly dismissed it.
Her senior was like a warm, kind - hearted big brother next door. He would surely end up with an elegant and generous girl in the future. Leng Jing, with her typical spoilt - brat temper, definitely wasn't the right match for her senior.
After this little episode, the four of them had a rather pleasant meal. Even Song Ge ate more than usual.
Time flew by. When they were almost done eating, they settled the bill and left.
"Song Ge, it's getting late. Let me give you a ride home," Ji Qingyun said with a smile as he moved closer to Song Ge. "Where do you live?"
Leng Jing's expression changed slightly, but she still endured it and didn't say much.
Zhai Cheng beside her had the same look on his face, but the air around him seemed to turn colder.
Song Ge forced a dry laugh and didn't answer directly.
How could she answer? She couldn't very well say that she was currently living at Zhai Cheng's place. But since her senior had offered, it didn't seem right to refuse him directly.
"What's wrong? Don't you live at home anymore? Do you find it inconvenient living alone?" Ji Qingyun asked with amusement as he watched her frowning face.
"No," Song Ge blurted out. Then she smiled awkwardly, bit her lip and replied, "Actually, I..."
"Thank you, Mr. Ji, but I still have some business to discuss with Song Ge. I'll take her home after we're done," Zhai Cheng's deep voice suddenly interrupted Song Ge's half - formed explanation.
Song Ge instantly felt relieved. With Zhai Cheng's explanation, there shouldn't be any problems.
Ji Qingyun gave them a suspicious look. He wondered if he was overthinking things, but he always felt that there was something strange about the atmosphere between these two.
"Discuss business this late at night?" Ji Qingyun asked tentatively, his eyes fixed on Zhai Cheng.
Meeting his gaze firmly, Zhai Cheng didn't deny it. "Is there a problem? We should have finished discussing this earlier. It was because you invited my employee away that we didn't get it done. What's wrong with discussing it now?"
Zhai Cheng's words were flawless. Instead, Ji Qingyun felt a bit embarrassed. He shook his head and said, "No, I'm just a bit curious. I'm just asking casually."
Hearing this, Song Ge couldn't help but complain in her mind. It was really true that all businessmen were cunning. Zhai Cheng was a perfect example.
"Do you have any other doubts, Mr. Ji?" Zhai Cheng seemed to be challenging him as he stared into his eyes and kept asking.
Since Zhai Cheng had asked like this, even if Ji Qingyun still had something to ask, he couldn't bring himself to do so.
The two of them standing together looked so eye - catching. Ji Qingyun only glanced at them once before quickly turning his head away.
"By the way, Mr. Ji, since you're going back, could you give Leng Jing a ride?" Zhai Cheng suddenly seemed to remember something and looked up at him.
Leng Jing's eyes instantly lit up. But she still had to put on a show of reluctance. "If Mr. Ji has other things to do, I can just take a taxi."
It wouldn't be a problem to send her home. After all, it was like sending his own niece home. But were their routes the same?
Ji Qingyun still wore his signature smile as he played with his car keys boredly. "Which street does Miss Leng live on?"
Leng Jing excitedly told him the location of her villa, then quickly added, "Actually, it's quite on the way. That's why my uncle asked you to give me a ride."
Seeing Leng Jing's two different personalities in front of and away from Ji Qingyun, Song Ge rolled her eyes and didn't say a word.
"I see. If it's on the way, then Miss Leng can take my car," Ji Qingyun said with a sudden smile and didn't refuse her.
It was just on the way, so Ji Qingyun didn't think much of it.
But to someone with a hidden agenda, this was enough to make her excited for a whole night. For example, Leng Jing's lips didn't stop smiling since he agreed.
Now that they had discussed their transportation arrangements, the four of them left the restaurant in a group.
This time, Zhai Cheng was very gentlemanly and let Ji Qingyun and the others leave first.
"Song Ge, this is my contact information. If you need anything in the future, you can call me directly," Ji Qingyun said as he took out a postcard from his suit pocket and handed it to her with a smile.
Song Ge nodded obediently and took it, then told them to be careful.
"You should also be careful. Go home early. Don't let your parents worry," Ji Qingyun said. Somehow, when he said the words "be careful", his eyes drifted over Zhai Cheng.
The latter remained calm and took his scrutiny gracefully without showing any discomfort.
Song Ge nodded and urged them to leave quickly. Just then, Leng Jing in the car was also urging Ji Qingyun.
Ji Qingyun smiled, started the car and drove away.
After watching their car disappear, Song Ge and Zhai Cheng got into their own car.