Endless Fall

“Saturday.”

“That long?”

Lin Jiao put Xue Jing, who was drowsy, to sleep and said softly, “The doctor said that he’s afraid that you’ll have complications and wants you to be hospitalized for observation.”

If Lan Ying did not retch, it might not be necessary to be hospitalized. But since she did, it was best for her to stay in the hospital for a few more days.

She threw away the banana peel. “Then I’ll stay for a few more days.”

“Did Uncle Xue come?”

“He went to Lin city yesterday. I didn’t tell him.”

“Are you planning to hide it from him?” Lin Jiao pried open Xue Jing’s fist to rescue her hair.

“Yeah, he’ll only cause more trouble if he comes anyway.”

The reason why Lan Ying could still have a young girl’s heart was because of her current husband, Xue Taiyao.

It was not an exaggeration to say that Xue Taiyao loved his wife as much as his life. He didn’t want her to get hurt or suffer.

If he found out about something as ‘serious’ as a mild concussion, he would definitely make a big deal out of it.

“That’s true.” Lin Jiao shivered at the thought of Uncle Xue causing a chaotic scene at the hospital.

She looked up. “Then I’ll bring Jing back tonight and send him over tomorrow morning.”

“Don’t you have to work tomorrow?”

“It’s fine. I get up early.”

Lan Ying had no choice but to agree.

She waited for Xue Jing to wake up and reminded him with a serious expression. After getting his promise, she agreed to let him go.

Xue Jing was extremely excited along the way.

He knelt in the back seat and looked out of the window. “Brother Qu, you’re driving too slowly!”

“Slowly?” Qu Shao glanced at him through the rearview mirror and started to fool him again. “It’s already running at full throttle.”

“Do you think I’m three years old?”

“Aren’t you?”

“I’m already five years old!”

“What’s the difference? still a baby.”

Xue Jing straightened his neck and retorted, “I’m not!” He stared at Qu Shao’s side profile and said seriously, “Teacher said I’m not.”

“Why did your teacher say that you’re not?”

“Because I like to help others and never bully others. I’m also very obedient…”

Qu Shao was amused by Xue Jing praising himself.

He praised him cooperatively. Slowly, he drove into Ming Xin Mansion and stopped at the building.

“Miss Lin, I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning.”

Hearing this, Lin Jiao paused and refused. “No need. I’ll take a taxi with Jing.”

“I’ll be coming to pick up the boss anyway. It’s on the same route.”

“It’s too much trouble…”

“It’s fine.” Qu Shao waved his hand and smiled. “If I need help in the future, don’t stand on ceremony.”

Lin Jiao agreed. “Then be careful on the way.” She waited for Xue Jing to high-five Qu Shao before opening the car door and getting out with him.

“Sister.”

“Yeah?”

“I think Brother Qu is a very good person.” Xue Jing followed her into the elevator and said with a straight face, “Unfortunately, he doesn’t like you.”

Lin Jiao was speechless.

“But it doesn’t matter. When I see Dad, I’ll ask him to find you the best boyfriend in the world!”

Lin Jiao felt a headache coming on.

She pinched Xue Jing’s cheek. “Do you really want me to find a boyfriend?”

Xue Jing nodded. “I’m afraid you’ll be lonely.” Without waiting for her to feel touched, he continued, “The television said that lonely people are very miserable.”

“Don’t worry. I don’t feel lonely.”

Lin Jiao was afraid that he would fall if he wore slippers that did not fit his feet, so she shopped for a pair online. “Jing, do you want to eat snacks?”

“Yes!”

“Then choose for yourself.”

Xue Jing sat on the sofa with her phone in his hand. When he saw the candy column, he pursed his lips and said, “Sister, I want to eat candy.”

“No way.”

“Can’t I just eat one?”

When Lin Jiao met those pitiful eyes, her heart softened. “Then I’ll buy you one lollipop.”

“Thank you, Sister!”

“It’s fine.” She tied up her long hair. “When you’re done choosing, watch TV for a while. I’ll go in and take a shower. I’ll be out soon.”

Xue Jing agreed readily.

He picked a few of his favorite snacks and was about to place an order when a WeChat message popped up.

“Are you home?”

Xue Jing did not know who this person was, but he could understand the meaning of this message.

He thought that it was Qu Shao, so he pressed the voice message button and said, “We’re at home. Sister is taking a shower.”

Pei Zhi was stunned when he heard a child’s voice.

He thought of the photo he had received in the afternoon and spoke to him gently. “Have you had dinner?”

“Yes.” After Xue Jing replied, he realized that something was wrong.

He replayed the voice message and stared at the screen curiously. “Who are you?”

“My name is Pei Zhi. I’m a friend of your sister.”

“Are you her boyfriend?”

He wished he was.

Pei Zhi cleared his throat and said, “No.”

He waited for a moment, but Xue Jing did not reply. Just as he was about to ask about the situation, he received a video call.

When they saw each other, Xue Jing’s round eyes widened.

He crossed his legs and moved to the side. The moment he opened his mouth, he praised Pei Zhi, “Big Brother, you’re better-looking than the people on television!”

Pei Zhi smiled. “You look good too.”

“I don’t look good.” Xue Jing held his cheek and said thoughtfully, “My mother never screams when she sees me.”

“That’s because you haven’t grown up yet.”

“Is that so?”

Pei Zhi nodded calmly.

He poured some red wine into his glass and swirled it gently. “Are you in elementary school?”

“No, I’m in preschool.”

“Five years old?”

“That’s right, Big Brother. You’re so smart!”

After praising him, Xue Jing thought of something important.

He secretly glanced in the direction of the bathroom and asked softly, “Do you like my sister?”

Like was not accurate enough a word to describe his feelings towards her.

Pei Zhi suppressed the emotions in his eyes. Even in front of a child who did not know anything about love, he was still careful not to reveal his emotions.

This crush he had on her was like a honeypot with needles hidden in it.

Before he was confident, he did not dare to take out the needles in the pot, afraid that it would end before he tasted the sweetness.

Pei Zhi drank the red wine and pushed the question back. “Why do you ask that?”

“I want to find a boyfriend for my sister.” Xue Jing told him about how he was afraid his sister would be lonely. “Do you like her?”

Pei Zhi still did not answer.

He could not deny his feelings, nor could he admit it easily. He only said, “She has her own thoughts. Don’t rush her.”