Even After My Death
Chapter 284 - 201: Qi Xingzhou: Sobbing

Chapter 284: Chapter 201: Qi Xingzhou: Sobbing

Qi Xingzhou recognized Jiang Ning’s car, and when he saw her car appear before him, Qi Xingzhou was overjoyed.

He immediately stood up, his eyes sparkling as he looked towards the driver’s seat at Jiang Ning, displaying for the first time since they met the most radiant smile imaginable, like an utter fool whom anyone could drag away and sell.

Unlike Qi Xingzhou’s joy, Jiang Ning’s face was filled with shock.

Jiang Ning: Σ(⊙▽⊙"a

After realizing it was indeed Qi Xingzhou, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but hit the brakes, wind down the window, and speak to Qi Xingzhou, "Qi Xingzhou, what are you doing here?"

Qi Xingzhou lowered his eyes, the rising sun casting a glow on his handsome face, adding a few more rays of light to it. He somewhat bashfully brought out the item hidden behind him and told Jiang Ning, "I came to visit."

Jiang Ning: ((ᵒꈊᵒ᷅ू‖))՞

Jiang Ning thought about it and realized she might have said that sentence yesterday.

This wasn’t a place suitable for parking long-term, so Jiang Ning called to Qi Xingzhou, "Get in first."

Qi Xingzhou obediently nodded, holding the items in his hand, and got into the car with restraint.

As Jiang Ning drove on, she talked with Qi Xingzhou, "When did you get here? Have you had breakfast yet?"

"Just now," Qi Xingzhou answered very succinctly, then shook his head, "No."

Jiang Ning glanced at the bags in his hand, two small, paper boutique bags that didn’t seem to contain breakfast.

Jiang Ning said, "Then let’s go have breakfast first."

After all, Jiang Ning had been planning to eat breakfast on her way to the airport.

Jiang Ning drove to a location that was suitable for parking and had a breakfast diner, stopped, and both got out of the car. After entering the restaurant, they ordered two bowls of breakfast noodles, and once they picked a free spot and sat down, Jiang Ning told Qi Xingzhou, "I can’t take you out today. I’ve booked a ticket to Q City, and I’m heading there shortly."

Qi Xingzhou sat opposite, eyes wide, staring at Jiang Ning with a dumbfounded expression, as if he hadn’t quite processed the news yet.

Despite being taller and more robust than Jiang Ning, he might lag behind even the chattiest of kids when it comes to social skills and emotional intelligence.

Jiang Ning felt like she was somewhat abandoning her little friend, who had come early in the morning, excitedly bringing gifts over, and yet there she was, about to leave on a long trip.

Two bowls of steaming hot noodles were served, and Qi Xingzhou finally caught up with the situation.

Jiang Ning going to Q City? = Jiang Ning is leaving Capital City?

Sadness brimmed in his eyes, and with a gentle blink, a tear glittered as it fell from his eye, splashing into the noodle soup in front of him.

As happy as he was to see Jiang Ning’s car just moments earlier, that’s how sad he was now.

Jiang Ning was startled by his slow reaction and straightforward response.

Why would a good-natured kid start crying without a word?!

Jiang Ning, somewhat flustered, quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe away Qi Xingzhou’s tears, which couldn’t be seen by others; otherwise, people might think she was bullying someone!

Jiang Ning softly comforted him, "Don’t cry, don’t cry, I’ll be back in a few days."

This was the second time Qi Xingzhou had cried in his memory. The first was during a program when he confessed to Jiang Ning how he had been treated unfairly as a child due to his special ability.

Jiang Ning was afraid of him being seen like this, not knowing that if Ji Shuang and the Qi family father and son found out Qi Xingzhou could actually cry, it would probably cause quite a stir in the family group chat.

Qi Xingzhou’s eyes were red as he reached out and grabbed a small piece of Jiang Ning’s clothing, for the first time openly expressing his thoughts and desires in front of her, "I want to go too."