Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 173 - 173 173 Why hug so tightly if youre going to

Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Why hug so tightly if you’re going to hug at all? Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Why hug so tightly if you’re going to hug at all? She hadn’t planned on eating a lot, but one chopstick after another, Jiang Zhe, without realizing it, had eaten half of it.

Her eating was quick, but it didn’t seem rushed or vulgar; instead, it had a brisk and natural elegance.

Qin Jingchen sat beside her, a smile playing in his eyes.

Jiang Zhe looked up at him, “Aren’t you eating?”

“I am.” Qin Jingchen then picked up his chopsticks.

A beautiful dining companion might be more attractive than the food itself.

…

The next day, Jiang Zhe returned to the orphanage to see Xun Yining.

The fourteen-year-old boy had shot up in height, now taller than Jiang Zhe.

His voice, rough with the changes of adolescence, intertwined with a youthful gentleness, made him feel a bit embarrassed. Seeing Jiang Zhe, after calling her “Sister,” he just smiled.

“How’s the preparation going?” Jiang Zhe asked.

“Almost there.”

Realizing he had to say more, he couldn’t help but continue, “I’ve also asked for leave from school, I’m going to Beijing next week.”

“Hmm.”

“I was thinking of taking Fang Ting and Xiaoqi with me, what do you think?” Xun Yining asked somewhat uneasily.

Fang Ting and Xiaoqi were also kids from the orphanage, both under ten years old, never having traveled far.

Xun Yining’s anxiety stemmed from the fear of traveling without a guardian, making it difficult to take them, and he was also worried that Director Kang might not agree.

But he knew that as long as Jiang Zhe spoke up, Director Kang would agree no matter what.

Living in the orphanage, who wouldn’t want to go out and see the world? Jiang Zhe understood their feelings.

Jiang Zhe nodded affirmatively, “Take them.”

Xun Yining brightened up, “Great. I have the prize money from the last competition, so we don’t need to worry about transportation and accommodation costs, there’s enough for their expenses.”

“You can just come with me, you don’t need to spend your money,” Jiang Zhe said.

“That won’t do…” Xun Yining immediately objected.

“Then don’t take them with you,” Jiang Zhe stated.

Xun Yining looked troubled, unable to argue with Jiang Zhe, and reluctantly agreed.

As soon as Jiang Zhe stepped out, she made a call to Qin Jingchen.

This time, she definitely needed his help.

Traveling with a few almost-grown children truly required an adult’s presence, or buying tickets, taking the train, and staying in hotels would all be bothersome.

On the day, Qin Jingchen came along with Jiang Zhe to pick up the group.

The competition wasn’t until the day after next, but since they were going out, Jiang Zhe wanted to take them to enjoy an extra couple of days.

Fang Ting was the girl, Xiaoqi the boy; both were well-behaved. Seeing Jiang Zhe, they showed a look of affection, “Sister Xiaozhe.”

But upon seeing Qin Jingchen, they became markedly shy.

“This is…” Jiang Zhe began to introduce.

“Brother Jingchen,” Qin Jingchen said before she could finish.

Jiang Zhe glanced at him; the nickname was quite incongruent with his persona.

After Fang Ting and Xiaoqi timidly called him “Brother Jingchen,” they retreated behind Xun Yining.

“Let’s get in the car,” Jiang Zhe said.

The three of them got in the car, making it four with Jiang Zhe, plus Qin Hai who was driving, a total of five people.

It seemed this had been anticipated, so the vehicle that arrived today was a minivan, the kind that could hold about ten people.

Fen Ye came over with milk tea and snacks, offering them to the group.

Fang Ting and Xiaoqi seemed unsure whether to take them or not.

Jiang Zhe touched Fang Ting’s hair, “You two are with me now. Whatever I eat, you will eat; whatever I have, you will have.”

“You too,” she said to Xun Yining.

Having said that, she took the milk tea and snacks from Fen Ye.

Fang Ting and Xiaoqi only then took it and had a sip, their eyes both shining with delight.

“What else do you want to eat? I’ll buy it for you,” said Fen Ye, pride welling up inside him as he saw how much they enjoyed it.

However, the moment he said the word “uncle,” he was met with two sharp glares.

Xun Yining quietly reminded him, “Sister Xiaozhe and Brother Jingchen.”

Fen Ye choked on his milk tea, “Brother Fen Ye will buy it for you.”

All the way along the drive, Fang Ting and Xiaoqi were so curious about the scenery outside the car, looking here and there.

Although Xun Yining appeared to be experienced on the surface, he rarely traveled far and tried his best not to show any fear.

Halfway through the journey, Qin He took over driving.

Jiang Zhe got out of the car to use the restroom.

Fang Ting and Xiaoqi followed suit, with Xun Yining holding their hands and leading them to the restroom.

It was then Fen Ye saw that Xiaoqi had difficulty with his legs, walking with a limp, and Fang Ting’s elbow bent outwards, while Xun Yining’s left hand only had two fingers.

He didn’t know why, but his heart felt tight.

He went back out to the car and came back with a big pile of snacks.

Qin Jingchen had originally arranged for them to stay in a villa.

But Jiang Zhe said, just let them stay in the hotel.

Qin Jingchen had no choice but to have Fen Ye help them check into the hotel.

Beijing’s best hotel, the best room.

Jiang Zhe had one room, and since Xun Yining had to take care of Xiaoqi and Fang Ting, they opened a large room for the three of them, with three bedrooms plus a dining room and living room, which perfectly met their needs.

“If you need anything, just ring the bell,” Jiang Zhe said nonchalantly, but he actually went over all the necessary hotel information with the three of them.

Xun Yining, quick-witted, memorized everything she said in one go.

“If there’s really anything else you need, send me a message.”

“You go get some rest first, Sister. I’ll take good care of them,” said Xun Yining considerately.

Jiang Zhe went back to her room and saw that Qin Jingchen hadn’t left yet.

“You go back too, I’m going to rest,” said Jiang Zhe, feeling fatigued from the car ride.

Qin Jingchen spread his arms open.

Jiang Zhe gave him a glance, thinking he was being childish.

She turned around to leave.

Her wrist tightened suddenly, grabbed by Qin Jingchen, but she immediately twisted free, and after a few moves, she was defeated by him.

After learning that he was the Night Emperor of the Night Alliance, Jiang Zhe had made some estimations about his skills.

She didn’t expect that she still couldn’t beat him, although she was tired and hadn’t used her full strength.

Held in Qin Jingchen’s embrace, she felt a bit suffocated and irritable.

Jiang Zhe only heard the light laughter coming from above her head.

Why hold so tight if you’re going to hug at all?

As she was getting impatient, Qin Jingchen released her and said in a low voice, “Rest well.”

…

The clothing design competition was a quadrennial event.

There were many contestants from all over the country.

But hardly anyone could stay in the same hotel as Jiang Zhe.

After getting enough sleep, she took Xun Yining and the others out for a stroll.

Hearing that they could go out, everyone was quite happy, their faces filled with excitement.

After a walk around with them, Jiang Zhe didn’t actually go far, just out to the street and casually bought some local Beijing snacks, but the children’s faces were still flushed with excitement.

In a car, Jiang Fanyue saw the figure of Jiang Zhe.

“Mom, is that Jiang Zhe?” she said to Liang Jinlan.

Liang Jinlan took a good look, and if it wasn’t Jiang Zhe, who else could it be? Looking at her, she’s mingling with those wild kids from the orphanage again?