My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 243 You Little Swindler

Chapter 243: Chapter 243 You Little Swindler

The call was from Shen Dang.

"I’m too busy to pick you up, I’m currently at an investment dinner."

"Is it about to end? Then I’ll come pick you up on my way."

"No need," Qiao Xi quickly said, "I’m already making up an excuse to go home; you don’t need to come for me."

"Alright then," Shen Dang clicked his tongue lightly, sounding somewhat regretful, "I was hoping to see you."

Qiao Xi: "..."

Why does that sound so familiar?

Oh, Boss Shen just said it last night.

"You little trickster," Shen Dang continued.

Qiao Xi frowned unhappily, "You’re the trickster here; what have I deceived you about?"

"You clearly said you would call me back last night, and what happened?" Boss Shen came to settle scores, looking all righteous and indignant.

He had waited for a long time, but her message never came.

Seeing Qiao Xi not making a sound, Shen Dang continued his offensive, "If you’re not a little trickster, then what are you?"

Qiao Xi knew she was at fault and was at a loss for words.

Shen Dang didn’t press her further, "I’m heading back to the city now; Teacher Qiao should also head home early."

"Understood."

Qiao Xi had been planning to leave anyway.

After hanging up, she stood in place for a while longer.

"Qiao Xi."

Qin Mo saw her not moving for a long time, and silently approached her.

Qiao Xi turned around, Qin Mo was smiling at her gently and faintly, "I talked to Director Ye, if you have something to do, go back first. We have it covered here."

Qiao Xi cracked a smile, "Thanks. Then I’ll head back first, and you should go back early too."

"Mhm."

Qin Mo waved at her.

He watched her back as she left.

Only after she vanished into the elevator did he turn and went back to the banquet hall.

When Wang Li saw Qiao Xi, she immediately got out of the car to open the door for her, "Are you alright?"

Qiao Xi smiled and nodded, "I’m fine; let’s just go straight home."

Wang Li drove Qiao Xi home but was worried that Qiao Xi might have a headache in the morning, so she made her a cup of hangover tea before leaving.

"Make sure you finish this."

Holding the cup, Qiao Xi smiled warmly at Wang Li, "Thank you, Sister Li."

"No need to mention it."

Wang Li watched her finish the tea, then left her place.

After finishing the cup of tea, Qiao Xi indeed felt a lot clearer.

She couldn’t tolerate the overwhelming smell of smoke and alcohol on her and went to take a shower.

After the shower, she sat on the bed playing with her phone but couldn’t fall asleep at all.

Qiao Xi found a movie to watch.

She turned off all the lights in the living room, leaving only the projector emitting a soft glow, lighting up the space.

The ringtone of her phone suddenly shattered the soundtrack of the movie.

Glancing at her phone, Qiao Xi’s heart seemed to be hooked when she saw who was calling.

She picked up her phone and slid to answer the call.

"Teacher Qiao, could you open the door?"

"??? What do you mean?"

"I’m outside your door."

Shen Dang’s voice was lazy and full of a distinct smile, "You’re not asleep yet, right?"

Qiao Xi felt he was asking despite knowing the answer.

"I am asleep."

She deliberately said.

Shen Dang chuckled languidly, "You can talk to me on the phone while asleep?"

"In a dream."

Shen Dang’s smile held a hint of mockery, "Teacher Qiao’s dream is so powerful, it even connects with reality."

Qiao Xi huffed, "There’s nothing in this world you can’t imagine, only things you’re unaware of."

The two bantered back and forth, a chemistry that also revealed a beautiful atmosphere.

It was hard to describe this atmosphere, but it was as if pulling at each other’s hearts.

"Okay, enough of that, come open the door, okay?"

The last note in Shen Dang’s voice hooked at her heart persistently.

Qiao Xi’s ears were tingling; she unconsciously rubbed them and got up to open the door for Shen Dang.

The man stood outside the door in a sleek black suit, tall and distinguished, nobility personified.

The familiar tie swayed gently in front of Qiao Xi’s eyes.

He was wearing the tie she had bought for him again.

Qiao Xi: "..."

Qiao Xi turned around to walk back, "Why come over so late?"

"Late?" Shen Dang asked her, "It’s just past ten, not so late, right?"

"This is the normal resting time for people, would you say it’s late or not?"

"When I want to see someone, no time is too late," Shen Dang stated matter-of-factly.

Qiao Xi had no reply,

She suspected that Boss Shen might have secretly attended some kind of class to be able to utter such slightly cheesy lines.

Shen Dang saw the movie playing and raised an eyebrow, "Watching a movie alone?"

"Is there a problem?"

Qiao Xi sat on the carpet next to the sofa, legs crossed, not turning her head as she spoke.

"How about someone joining you for the movie?" Shen Dang seemed quite amiable tonight.

"I don’t think that’s very nice," Qiao Xi said expressionlessly. "It’s not proper for a single man and woman to be alone in a room. If Boss Shen has nothing else, please head back early."

Shen Dang said, "I just ordered some takeout; it should be delivered soon."

Qiao Xi: "???"

She turned her head, "Why would you order takeout at my place."

Shen Dang’s dark eyes looked at her, "Didn’t I say? I came to see you, got hungry, and decided to treat myself along the way,"

Qiao Xi: "..."

Right then, the doorbell rang.

Shen Dang went to bring in the takeout.

He confidently placed the takeout on the dining table, then called Qiao Xi over, "I got you a fruit salad, eating it won’t make you gain weight."

Perhaps it was because of the tea she drank, but Qiao Xi somehow felt a bit hungry.

She paused the movie and walked over to the dining table.

"If I end up overweight, I’ll have to blame you," Qiao Xi stared at Shen Dang.

Shen Dang laughed softly, "If you blame me, would I not let you? How about I supervise you running? But to supervise your running, I’d have to stay here. Why don’t I just spend the night?"

Qiao Xi thought he was dreaming.

"Then you’re clearly dreaming," she said with a cool smile.

Shen Dang clicked his tongue, then sighed.

Qiao Xi glanced at him, slowly enjoying her fruit salad.

Neither spoke during the meal, but the atmosphere was unusually harmonious.

After eating, Shen Dang cleaned up the dining table.

Qiao Xi looked at him, "It’s getting late; Boss Shen should leave."

"Does Teacher Qiao have plans tomorrow?"

Qiao Xi didn’t know why he was asking.

"If you’re free tomorrow, there’s a place I’d like to take you to."

"Where to?"

"I can only tell you once we get there."

Qiao Xi said, "I’m not sure yet, let’s talk about it tomorrow."

Shen Dang reluctantly agreed, "Okay then."

"Aren’t you leaving?"

"What movie are you watching?"

"Whatever."

"Your movie isn’t finished yet, wait for me to watch it with you before I go."

Boss Shen simply wanted to linger a bit longer.

"It’s already halfway through, you won’t understand."

"Then you can restart the movie."

Qiao Xi thought he was being unreasonable, "Hurry up and go back!"

Shen Dang slumped onto the sofa, "I don’t understand the movie at the halfway point, but you can explain it to me while we watch."

Qiao Xi: "..."

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