Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: If He Needs Me (1/2)

Chapter 142: If He Needs Me

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Every year, she would receive a lot of red packets, each thicker than the last.

“How is that the same? This is my personal gift to you.” Qi Shenbai’s deep voice slowly came from the other end of the phone—

“Every kid gets a red packet from every one of their loved ones, right?”

Xu Jiaojiao covered her mouth in time to prevent herself from laughing out loud.

He was so good at this flirting thing. Was this really his first time in a relationship?

The two of them fell quiet, enjoying the silence together. Their soft breathing was transmitted through the electromagnetic waves, causing Xu Jiaojiao’s ears to feel numb from time to time.

“Jiaojiao, my girl…” After an unknown period of time, his voice came from the other end of the phone again. His voice was soft. “…1 miss you.”

Xu Jiaojiao’s heart suddenly twisted painfully in her chest. The smile on her lips gradually faded.

His voice was hoarse and filled with indescribable fatigue. He seemed to be very tired now — Very, very tired.

“Little girls should sleep early. Good night.”

Xu Jiaojiao gently pursed her lips and whispered, “Good night.”

The call had already ended. Xu Jiaojiao looked down at the thick red packet in her hand. Her ears kept replaying his tired voice. It was as if a big hole had suddenly been poked in her heart, and the cold wind was whistling through it. It hurt.

She suddenly had an inexplicable feeling that Qi Shenbai needed her right now.

She had to see him. She had to.

Xu Jiaojiao did not hesitate and immediately called Cang Xing. Then, she stood up and threw the red packet and her phone cable into her bag before changing her clothes.

It was getting late, and most of the family had already gone to bed. Xu Jiaojiao gently opened the door and tiptoed out, not daring to make a sound.

She made it downstairs, but just as she was about to walk toward the door, she suddenly heard a calm voice behind her. “Where are you going in the middle of the night?”

Xu Jiaojiao was shocked and her body stiffened for a moment. She turned to look at the source of the voice and forced a smile. “Brother…”