The Big Boss & His Dainty Wife

Chapter 617: Chapter 617: The Apartment Chai Xiyang Once Lived In_1

She shook her head with a dismissive wave, “No, I can go on my own.”

“Qiao Ning, you absolutely mustn’t stand on ceremony at this time. Besides, it’s hard to get a cab along this route. You should just get in the car.” Lin Xinxin hurriedly got out of the car to open the backseat door for her, with an air of a gentle hostess.

Qiao Ning had been avoiding looking at Chai Xiyang in the driver’s seat. However, she still declined, “I really don’t need…”

“Are you certain you don’t need it or are you afraid?” Chai Xiyang suddenly spoke up. He was casually leaning on the steering wheel, looking at her intently, “Get in. Otherwise, you’ll have to walk for half an hour before you can even hail a cab!”

“Yes, Qiao Ning, just get in the car. This is no time to be picky. It would be really dangerous if you were out on the road by yourself.” Lin Xinxin persuaded her again. Seeing their insistence, Qiao Ning felt that it would seem too pretentious if she continued to refuse.

Besides, it was getting dark and the road was void of any car. It was indeed unsafe for her to be all by herself.

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Qiao Ning didn’t insist anymore and got into the backseat with a nod of agreement.

Lin Xinxin hopped back into the car with a light laugh, taking her seat next to Chai Xiyang, who then drove off quickly.

On the way, Lin Xinxin tried to engage Qiao Ning in conversation.

She asked with the compassion of an elder sister, “Qiao Ning, have you been well these past years?”@@novelbin@@

Qiao Ning didn’t think they were close enough to talk about such topics.

She simply kept quiet, not responding. Lin Xinxin, undeterred, asked without minding, “Have you made any plans for the future? Why not join Xiyang’s company, at least there will be someone to look out for you.”

Qiao Ning met her seemingly sincere gaze and gently declined, “No, I’ll find a job on my own.”

“Why won’t you go to Xiyang’s company?” Lin Xinxin asked curiously.

Again, Qiao Ning chose not to answer. She did not need to give her a response; Chai Xiyang was well aware of her reasonings.

He was fed up with her clinginess, constantly appearing in front of him, so she decided to not bother him anymore.

Moreover, the person she is now is not the person she once was.

Those childish affections of the past seemed so distant to her. She was no longer the same naive girl who would debase herself for affection.

When Qiao Ning decided not to speak anymore, Lin Xinxin tactfully stopped asking further questions.

And so, they drove on in silence, making their way towards the city centre.

Qiao Ning asked Chai Xiyang to stop the car, stating that she could get off here.

However, Chai Xiyang seemed to have not heard her. He drove straight on and only stopped the car in front of a luxury apartment building.

But upon seeing the apartment building, Lin Xinxin was taken aback.

Because that was where Chai Xiyang used to live. The surroundings were well-maintained and the apartment was very high-ended…

Lin Xinxin’s eyes flickered. What was Chai Xiyang doing, bringing Qiao Ning here?

Could it be that he wanted her to live here?

Qiao Ning was equally surprised, although she was not aware that Chai Xiyang used to live here.

She had thought that Chai Xiyang was taking her to a hotel… Why did they end up at such a high-end apartment?

“Get out of the car.” Chai Xiyang instructed them, as he was the first to get out.

Next, Lin Xinxin and Qiao Ning also got out, with Lin Xinxin asking Chai Xiyang, puzzled, “Xiyang, why did we come here? Are you planning to let Qiao Ning live here?”

Her question bore no hint of jealousy; it merely sounded like a normal inquiry.

Chai Xiyang merely nodded and then promptly tossed a set of keys to Qiao Ning, which she awkwardly caught in her surprise.

Indifferently, Chai Xiyang stated, “25th floor, from now onwards, you’ll be staying here.”

No sooner had he finished his sentence than he made to get in the car. Qiao Ning quickly caught on to his meaning,

“Wait a moment—” She hastily stopped him. Chai Xiyang turned to look at her, his features deep and intense under the blurred streetlight, his gaze equally profound.

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