My Online Lover Lives Next Door (GL) - Chapter 59
Why did they agree so easily? Gu Xiao stood frozen in place.
Because of the one-night stand, Gu Xiao was already feeling terrible. Now, after hearing He Qing’s words, she felt like her whole world had suddenly been swallowed by darkness.
There was no more light in her world.
Ha…
Gu Xiao let out a bitter laugh. So, this was real… She really had no more chances?
She couldn’t bring herself to say congratulations. Stumbling, she left He Qing’s office.
Watching Gu Xiao’s defeated and devastated figure, He Qing let out a heavy sigh and dialed Lu Feng’s number.
“Follow Gu Xiao. Don’t let anything happen to her.”
“Yes.”
After Gu Xiao left, He Qing absentmindedly ran her fingers over her phone screen. She suddenly missed Jian Fanxing.
Maybe seeing Gu Xiao’s pain and unfulfilled love made her treasure her own hard-won love with Jian Fanxing even more.
Longing gnawed at her heart like an insect eating away at her bones. He Qing decisively put down her phone and forced herself to focus on work.
She and Little Star were preparing to go abroad to register their marriage and spend their first honeymoon there. But the He Group still needed managing, so she had to make time for everything.
Jian Fanxing wasn’t idle either. After returning, she contacted Zhang Jiangyuan and arranged a time and place to meet.
As urban professionals, their meetings were usually in cafés.
Jian Fanxing liked arriving early. Zhang Jiangyuan rushed in just ten minutes before their scheduled time.
Seeing the sweat dripping from Zhang Jiangyuan’s forehead, Jian Fanxing handed her two tissues.
“Wipe your sweat first.”
“Thanks.” Zhang Jiangyuan took the tissues and smiled in gratitude.
Once she had calmed down, Zhang Jiangyuan’s eyes lit up as she looked at Jian Fanxing. “Fanxing, what you said on the phone—was it true? You really… agreed?”
She was referring to Jian Fanxing joining their magazine.
The editor-in-chief had asked about it several times, but since Jian Fanxing hadn’t given a definite answer, Zhang Jiangyuan had been anxiously waiting. Finally, she got her answer.
Jian Fanxing nodded in confirmation.
“But for the start date, I want to delay it by a month,” she said.
“A month later? Why?” Zhang Jiangyuan barely had time to celebrate before she frowned in confusion.
“Besides, I’m not sure I can convince the editor-in-chief to wait that long,” she admitted.
Technically, she was just a junior staff member at the magazine. She only had direct communication with the editor-in-chief because of her connection with Jian Fanxing. The editor-in-chief wanted to recruit Jian Fanxing, so Zhang Jiangyuan had some leverage—but not enough to make promises.
“It’ll be fine.” Jian Fanxing took a sip of coffee, sounding confident.
Seeing Zhang Jiangyuan’s puzzled expression, Jian Fanxing smiled sweetly. “I’m getting married.”
Zhang Jiangyuan was stunned. If it was for a wedding, delaying work for a month made sense. She was about to congratulate her when Jian Fanxing continued, “My fiancée’s name is He Qing.”
He Qing? Zhang Jiangyuan’s jaw dropped.
“Fanxing, what did you just say? He… He Qing? You’re saying you’re marrying He Qing?” Zhang Jiangyuan stared at her, unable to believe it. Was this a joke?
Jian Fanxing only smiled, radiating happiness.
Realizing it was true, Zhang Jiangyuan blurted out, “Holy crap!”
“I knew it! We’ve tried to invite Miss He so many times—even our editor-in-chief couldn’t get a meeting. And yet, you…” Zhang Jiangyuan suddenly understood but stopped herself before saying something inappropriate.
She gave Jian Fanxing a thumbs-up. “Fanxing, you’re amazing.”
“Congratulations.”
Jian Fanxing smiled sweetly. “Thank you.”
“Well, since you put it that way, there’s no problem with you starting in a month. I’ll tell the editor-in-chief right away.” Zhang Jiangyuan excitedly stepped aside to make a call.
Jian Fanxing wasn’t in a hurry. She sipped her coffee slowly, but her heart wasn’t calm at all.
She wanted to build her career, but she hadn’t expected her first opportunity to come thanks to her sister. At first, she had trouble accepting it, but then she figured it out.
She and her sister were a team. She didn’t have the powerful backing of the He family, so sometimes, compromises had to be made.
Besides, this time, it was just a coincidence. After all, she was going to document this happy moment anyway.
As for what came next—her eyes filled with determination as she looked out at the busy city streets—she would work even harder.
When Zhang Jiangyuan returned from her call, the result was exactly what Jian Fanxing had expected.
“Fanxing, the editor-in-chief said you can complete the hiring process now and take a one-month wedding leave. In return, they want you to take more pictures of Miss He—especially during the wedding. Oh, and the editor-in-chief also asked if our magazine could have the exclusive coverage of your wedding.”
Jian Fanxing understood the meaning and agreed.
Jian Fanxing understood the meaning and agreed.
This was called “keeping benefits within the family.”
After finalizing the discussion, the two of them sat in the café for a little longer before going their separate ways.
Jian Fanxing went to the supermarket first, buying some of He Qing’s favorite foods, then took a taxi home.
As expected, He Qing worked overtime again and only came home at ten in the evening.
He Qing quietly opened the door and immediately saw Jian Fanxing sleeping on the sofa.
Her usually cold eyes softened. She walked lightly toward Jian Fanxing, looking at her with tenderness. After watching her for a moment, she reached out, placing her hands under Jian Fanxing’s waist and knees, ready to carry her to the bedroom.
But just as He Qing moved, Jian Fanxing woke up.
Her sleepy eyes stared at He Qing for a second, then she broke into a bright smile.
“Sister, you’re home.” Because she had just woken up, her voice was a little hoarse, but it was full of warmth and longing for He Qing.
He Qing nodded. “Mm.”
“Why didn’t you sleep in the bedroom?” He Qing asked softly. “Sleeping on the sofa isn’t comfortable, and you might catch a cold.”
“I was waiting for you to come home.” Jian Fanxing smiled and took in a deep breath against He Qing’s neck, speaking softly, “I left a light on in the house, so when you come back, you won’t walk into a dark and empty living room. You won’t feel lonely. No matter how late you work, you’ll know that someone is always waiting for you at home.”
“I want you to know that Little Star will always, always, always think of you.”
Jian Fanxing wasn’t good at saying sweet words, but with He Qing, the words just flowed. It felt like she always had so much she wanted to tell her.
He Qing smiled, her nose slowly moving closer to Jian Fanxing’s until they touched. She teased in a soft voice, “Little Star has such a sweet mouth.”
Jian Fanxing’s face turned red instantly. He Qing’s words were innocent, but somehow, her mind wandered elsewhere.
She didn’t know where she got the courage, but with her face still flushed, she looked at He Qing with eager eyes, as if making an invitation. “Then… Sister, do you want to taste it?”
He Qing raised an eyebrow. “Little Star is asking me to check if it’s really sweet?”
Her slender fingers lightly touched Jian Fanxing’s lips. She already knew what Jian Fanxing meant, but she still asked again, teasing her.
Jian Fanxing puffed up her cheeks, certain that He Qing was doing this on purpose.
Her eyes landed on He Qing’s lips, and she suddenly felt her throat go dry. Even her lips felt dry. She licked them instinctively, moistening them slightly.
Jian Fanxing thought He Qing was really good at making people flustered. Even when she spoke properly, her words always had a deeper meaning that made her feel restless, like a cat scratching at her heart.
He Qing didn’t make the first move, but Jian Fanxing couldn’t wait any longer. She lifted her head and pressed her lips against He Qing’s, using the tip of her tongue to gently pry open He Qing’s closed teeth.
Under the warm yellow light of the living room, the atmosphere became intimate. On that sofa, He Qing quickly took control, turning from passive to dominant.
No one knew how much time passed until an awkward sound broke the silence.
He Qing pulled away from Jian Fanxing, her expression calm, but a faint trace of embarrassment lingered. She had been working nonstop, only eating a little in the morning. At noon, Lu Feng had his secretary prepare lunch for her, but she left it untouched on her desk.
Jian Fanxing’s face was still flushed, but her bright eyes were full of satisfaction. Seeing the barely noticeable awkwardness on He Qing’s face, she giggled.
“Sister, I’ll go heat up some food for you.”
He Qing hummed in agreement, watching Jian Fanxing’s figure disappear into the kitchen before shifting her gaze to the coffee table. On it were the documents about Country Y that she had prepared for Jian Fanxing.
They had already decided to go to Country Y, but they hadn’t chosen a specific city yet. Seeing the places Jian Fanxing had circled in red, He Qing knew that she had made up her mind.
Heating up food didn’t take long. In just ten minutes, Jian Fanxing called for He Qing.
He Qing stood up, glancing at the messy sofa. She made a mental note to call for a cleaning service tomorrow.
At the dining table, He Qing asked about Jian Fanxing’s decision.
Talking about the upcoming trip, Jian Fanxing was full of excitement. Her sleepiness from earlier had completely vanished.
“Sister, let’s go to Dun City in Country Y. I heard it’s the capital and has many famous places. I looked it up, and I really want to see them all.” She felt a little greedy. Maybe it was because she had never been there before, only reading about these places in books, which made her desire to visit them even stronger.
Jian Fanxing knew that she would have more chances to travel in the future, but a trip with He Qing wouldn’t always be possible. Besides, this trip had a special meaning for them.
“Then we’ll go to Dun City in Country Y,” He Qing said without hesitation, as indulgent as always.