The words were already out, Shen Qingqing couldn't refuse. She slowly got into the car, and once the door was closed, Fu Jingshu's cool scent became even more distinct.
She couldn't help but sit up straight.
The car started to move slowly, with soothing music playing inside. Fu Jingshu asked casually, "Do you like children?"
The car was driving slowly, the windows were open, and a gentle breeze brushed past. Shen Qingqing felt a bit drowsy, "I do, but I like my own child the most."
Fu Jingshu's lips curved slightly. "Then what do you think of Chenchen as a child?"
Upon hearing the name, Shen Qingqing's first thought was of Chenchen, who was at her home. But she quickly realized that Fu Jingshu was referring to the "Chenchen" he assumed.
"Chenchen is a good child. Although he's young, he's sensible, lively, cute, and intelligent. I haven't met a child smarter than him."
A gentle smile appeared on Shen Qingqing's face. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
When she was abroad, that little brat hardly gave her any trouble. Although he was young, he could already take good care of himself and often acted like a little adult, saying he could take care of her.
Fu Jingshu's eyes softened. "You have good judgment."
Shen Qingqing felt he was praising Shen Jinxi and was happy in her heart. "Of course, I have good judgment. You should see whose son he is."
She admitted she was being a bit narcissistic, but she felt completely justified.
Fu Jingshu looked straight ahead, his thin lips curling up. He seemed indifferent, but the joy radiating from him was palpable.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Huh?
He couldn't possibly think she was praising him, could he?
Shen Qingqing regretted saying that but couldn't explain. She could only stammer, "You're welcome."
Neither of them spoke afterward. Shen Qingqing leaned back against the seat, her eyes slightly closed, feeling drowsy. She seemed to doze off, yet she could clearly hear a more soothing piece of music playing in the car.
Until the car window slowly began to rise.
Shen Qingqing jolted awake and looked at Fu Jingshu. "Why did you roll up the window?"
"I thought you were asleep." Fu Jingshu rolled the window down again. Just then, they encountered a red light. He took off his jacket and handed it to her.
Shen Qingqing didn't take it, just looked at him.
"Take it." Fu Jingshu offered it forward. "If you're going to sleep, having the window open can make you catch a cold."
Shen Qingqing took it. The suit was new, still carrying the fresh scent of new clothes, and the unique scent of him that had rubbed off on it.
She thought she would feel awkward.
But in fact, when the jacket was draped over her, she was enveloped by a warmth that wasn't hers. She didn't have the energy to think about whether she was awkward or not, and the drowsiness that had dissipated immediately rushed back.
She fell asleep.
She didn't wake up until the car stopped.
She rubbed her eyes. "We're here. Thank you."
Fu Jingshu opened the car door for her. "Do you need me to escort you inside?"
The close proximity made Shen Qingqing instantly sober. Clutching the jacket, she got out of the car. "No need... Um, here's your jacket back. Thank you for lending it to me. I'll be going back now. Please drive carefully on your way."
With that, she turned and ran.
Fu Jingshu closed the car door, his gaze fixed on her retreating back until she disappeared into the villa. He took out his phone and called Lin Mo.
"Give me the florist's number."
"Do you want to buy flowers? I can buy them for you." Lin Mo always felt that if he could solve a problem for his boss, he wouldn't let the boss do it himself.
"No need."
Lin Mo dared not ask further. "Alright, I'll send it to your phone later."
After hanging up, Fu Jingshu glanced at the brightly lit villa again, started the car, and left.
In the morning, Shen Qingqing had a good sleep and arrived at the company feeling refreshed. She saw a colleague winking at her and felt puzzled.
When she saw the blue enchantress on her desk, she immediately understood. Her colleagues must have assumed it was from a suitor.
However, was this person pursuing her or seeking revenge?
Shen Qingqing picked up the flowers and couldn't help but sneeze. Once the first sneeze came, the rest followed without stopping.
A colleague asked, "...You're not allergic to pollen, are you?"
Shen Qingqing rubbed her nose, looking dejected.
The colleague, seeing her nose turning red from rubbing, inexplicably felt like laughing but also felt it was a pity. After all, those blue enchantresses were very expensive.
Too bad she was allergic to pollen and couldn't enjoy them.
Shen Qingqing threw the blue enchantress into the trash can and went directly to find Fu Jingshu. In just this short while, she already felt her skin beginning to itch.
"Achoo!"
As soon as she entered the office, she sneezed!
Fu Jingshu froze. Seeing her red nose and listless expression, he got up and walked towards her.
Shen Qingqing hadn't even reacted when he placed a hand on her forehead.
Her temperature wasn't high.
He frowned slightly. "Where do you feel unwell?"
Shen Qingqing instinctively took a step back, unaccustomed to his concern. She rubbed her nose again. "I don't know who harmed me. Someone sent me a bouquet of flowers. Either they didn't know I was allergic to pollen, or they did know and wanted to see me make a fool of myself by having an allergic reaction! Achoo!"
This constant sneezing was truly uncomfortable, and her nose was starting to hurt from rubbing.
A flicker of guilt quickly crossed Fu Jingshu's eyes, but he reached out and took her wrist. "Stop rubbing."
If she kept rubbing, her nose would break.
Shen Qingqing pouted. "But I feel uncomfortable. I feel like I have a cold right now. My nose is very itchy, I want to sneeze, and my body is also a bit itchy."
Her voice was muffled, with a hint of petulance she herself didn't notice.
Fu Jingshu's heart softened, his eyes flickered, and his thin lips pursed. "Let's go to the hospital."
"I wanted to ask for leave from you." Shen Qingqing thought of the blue enchantress and couldn't help but say indignantly, "Don't let me find out who sent it, or I'll have a bone to pick with them!"
Fu Jingshu coughed softly. "Go quickly. The company will reimburse your medical expenses."
"Achoo! It's that good?" Shen Qingqing instinctively tried to rub her nose, but found her hand was still being held by him. She immediately broke free.
"Yes." Fu Jingshu avoided looking at her.
"But this allergy is no small matter. I might need to rest at home for a day." Shen Qingqing's eyes rolled. She happened to have Lu Junze's birthday banquet to attend tomorrow.
"Alright."
Huh, so accommodating?
Shen Qingqing looked at him suspiciously.
No matter how much emotion surged in Fu Jingshu's heart, his expression remained unreadable. "What? You don't want to take leave anymore?"
"I do!"
Shen Qingqing said and sneezed again. Fearing he might go back on his word, she quickly turned and left.
As soon as she left, Fu Jingshu breathed a sigh of relief. He tugged at his tie, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes. As for that bouquet of blue enchantresses...
He never wanted to see them again for the rest of his life.