Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Its My Promise to You (1/2)

Chapter 144: It’s My Promise to You

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After taking a few more steps, she saw the man leaning against the sofa. His handsome features were hidden in the smog, and his head was lowered. There was still a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers, and smoke lingered on his fingertips.

He had completely lost his usual elegance and pride. Instead, he looked dejected and exhausted.

Xu Jiaojiao’s heart twisted in her chest. She subconsciously lightened her footsteps and walked up to him. Her voice trembled as she said, “Qi Shenbai…”

Qi Shenbai’s body stiffened when he heard her voice. Then, he slowly raised his head. When he met her nervous gaze, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

“Jiaojiao?”

He could not believe it. Was he dreaming?

Shouldn’t she be in Luo City right now, having fun with her family?

Xu Jiaojiao gave him a sweet smile and replied softly, “No, you’re not seeing things. It’s me, Xu Jiaojiao.”

Qi Shenbai spoke slowly. His voice was even hoarser than it was on the phone. “Why are you here?”

Xu Jiaojiao’s red lips curled up slightly. “I wanted to say Happy New Year to you in person, so I came.”

After that…

She crouched down in front of Qi Shenbai and tilted her head to look at him. There seemed to be stars twinkling in her doe-like eyes as she said in the sweetest voice, “Qi Shenbai, Happy New Year.”

Qi Shenbai’s breathing stopped, and his deep eyes gradually darkened with a burning passion.

His chest felt like it was overwhelmed by some kind of emotion. Excitement, passion, a wild desire…

After extinguishing the cigarette between his fingers, he bent down and held her firmly in his arms. He buried his head in the crook of her neck and took in her warmth, his breath no longer heavy.

He was squeezing her so tightly that Xu Jiaojiao felt like she was about to suffocate.

However, she did not say anything. Instead, she liked being held tightly in his arms like this.

It was as if… she was the only one who could bring him warmth and stability. The thought made Xu Jiaojiao very happy.

Still-

Xu Jiaojiao could not help but cough at the strong smell of tobacco all over his body.

Qi Shenbai subconsciously let go of her and touched her face with his fingertips. It was still cold. “Sorry, is it that bad?”