Before Jiang Li could say a word, Qin Yaoyao bounced up to the stall and glanced down at the pile of scented candles on display.
"Auntie, how much is this?" Qin Yaoyao pointed at the wrapped box in Jiang Li's hand and said cheerfully, "Let me pay."
Jiang Li pursed her lips and quickly paid the bill before her.
"No need."
Seeing Jiang Li's firm rejection, Qin Yaoyao was slightly taken aback. Then she looked at Xiao Yanzhi pitifully and said, "A Yan, Sister Jiang Li won't let me pay."
Xiao Yanzhi's eyes were as black as ink as he stared at Jiang Li.
A few seconds later, he said indifferently, "If she doesn't appreciate your kindness, don't keep pushing yourself on her. It's beneath you."
"Okay..." Qin Yaoyao lowered her head, looking a bit timid.
Noticing the awkward atmosphere, the stall - keeping aunt couldn't help smiling to smooth things over. "This young lady is buying the scented candles as a gift. Of course, she should pay for a gift herself."
"Good - looking young man and lady, would you like to buy some scented candles too? They're the specialty of our Flower City."
The aunt had a kind smile, but Jiang Li felt uncomfortable for no reason.
The initial enthusiasm for shopping faded a lot. She lifted her feet, planning to find a place to sit and rest.
"As a gift?" Qin Yaoyao blinked her big eyes, looking innocent. "Who is Sister Jiang Li giving it to? Is it her boyfriend?"
Xiao Yanzhi, who had been quiet by the side, finally lifted his eyelids when he heard this. He looked at her with a half - smile. "For Song Yu?"
Jiang Li felt annoyed. She said coldly, "What does it matter to you?"
It was her purchase. She could give it to whoever she wanted.
Did she need to report and ask for Xiao Yanzhi's permission just to give a gift?
Xiao Yanzhi lowered his eyes and said nothing.
There was a small garden next to the flower market with a winding corridor. Jiang Li sat on the corridor to rest.
Flower City was famous for its flowers, and the flower market was full of various kinds of flowers and flower products. The whole market was filled with the fragrance of flowers.
This natural aroma could really relax people's nerves.
Jiang Li casually bought a bunch of spray roses and held them in her arms. Suddenly, her arms were filled with the fragrance of roses.
It was so refreshing.
She leaned against the pillar of the corridor. She originally just wanted to close her eyes for a while, but unexpectedly, she fell asleep leaning on it.
Her sunglasses slipped off, revealing her closed eyes.
The afternoon sun was warm. The pale - golden light shone on her long hair and clothes, outlining her beautiful silhouette. She exuded a gentle and harmless beauty.
A gentle breeze blew by, making her eyelashes flutter slightly.
Even the wind favored the beauty and didn't want to wake her up. She was like a daughter of nature, untouched by the earthly world.
The place where she was sitting was rather secluded and not very bustling. However, there were still a few passers - by. When they saw her, they couldn't help being amazed.
"She's so beautiful... She looks like a celebrity."
"How could that be? Celebrities don't come here alone. They're not filming here."
"Maybe she's an internet celebrity? I really want her contact information..."
As they were talking, the passers - by raised their phones and secretly took a photo of her profile.
Afraid of being discovered, they whispered to each other and quickly left.
Jiang Li didn't know how long she had slept. When she opened her eyes, she saw the corner of a man's suit and immediately woke up.
"You can really sleep." The man's tone was nonchalant. "Are you that tired just from shopping?"
Jiang Li thought to herself that she didn't know who had made her so tired.
Xiao Yanzhi got closer to her. The natural faint fragrance on the woman's body lingered around his nose. His Adam's apple rolled a few times.
Jiang Li said, "What time is it? Is it time to go to the banquet?"
As she said this, she lowered her head to take out her phone from her pocket.
Before she could take out her phone, Xiao Yanzhi bent down over her.
His Adam's apple rolled again. There seemed to be an unfathomable flame dancing in his deep eyes, and there was an indescribable depth.
The distance between them was very close.
His warm breath slowly pressed down. She felt that they might kiss at any moment.
She had a sudden idea and suddenly raised the roses in her hand, blocking them between the two.
Xiao Yanzhi's view was immediately blocked by the roses. Through the gaps between the petals, he could see the woman's slightly curved eyes.
She was smiling secretly.
Xiao Yanzhi's eyes softened a bit. He raised his hand to push aside the roses in front of him when Qin Yaoyao came running over. Seeing their interaction, her heart tightened suddenly.
"A Yan, you've found Sister Jiang Li."
Hearing the familiar voice, Xiao Yanzhi immediately straightened up. His face was very calm. "Yes, she fell asleep here."
Qin Yaoyao walked over with a worried look on her face. "Sister Jiang Li, today is the market day in the flower market. There are so many people coming and going. You have to be careful and don't get separated from us."
Jiang Li raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. "Aren't I disturbing your alone time if I'm around?"
She didn't believe that Qin Yaoyao was being sincere.
Hearing this, Qin Yaoyao bit her lip. "Actually, A Yan and I haven't been shopping for long. After we noticed you were gone, we've been looking for you."
It was almost as if she was saying that Jiang Li had deliberately ruined her date with Xiao Yanzhi.
The man's deeply - contoured side face was cold at the moment. "All you do is cause trouble when you come out. I don't know who owes you."
Jiang Li tried her best to control her emotions and looked down at the time. "It's time."
"I'm surprised you still remember what you're here for." Xiao Yanzhi said without much emotion, even with a bit of sarcasm. "You really think you're here on vacation."
Jiang Li felt a bit stuffy.
Suddenly, she had an impulse. She turned to Qin Yaoyao and asked, "Did you see the fireworks last night?"
Not understanding why she suddenly asked this, Qin Yaoyao was stunned for a few seconds and then nodded blankly. "Yes, they were very beautiful."
Mentioning this, she looked a bit aggrieved and couldn't help giving Xiao Yanzhi a reproachful look. "These fireworks were ordered by us in Beicheng before. A Yan promised to watch them with me on New Year's Eve."
"But he disappeared last night..."
Hearing this, Jiang Li suddenly smiled.
As she expected.
She knew that nothing the man said in bed could be trusted.
Fireworks specially set off for her?
Bullshit.
Fortunately, this topic didn't last long. The three of them got back into the car. Just as Jiang Li was about to open the car door, Xiao Yanzhi held her back.
"You drive." It was a commanding tone.
Just now, Qin Yaoyao had quietly suggested that Jiang Li could drive since she was an employee of Jiang Entertainment.
In this way, Xiao Yanzhi could sit in the back row with her.
Jiang Li reached out to take the car keys and sat directly in the driver's seat.
Seeing this, Qin Yaoyao thought that Xiao Yanzhi would sit in the back row with her, so she quickly opened the back - row door and got in.
Who would have thought that Xiao Yanzhi would walk around to the other side and sit in the passenger seat.
Qin Yaoyao's eyes flickered. "... A Yan, aren't you going to sit in the back with me?"