Chapter 752: As Long As You Like It
Ji Ning’s eyes were brimming with tears, and she had secretly wiped them away several times. Qiao Xi forced out a smile. She knew that she wouldn’t be back any time soon. At the very least, she wouldn’t show up at the Ji family’s house before she could sort out her emotions and face Shen Hanxing without shame. She hid the embarrassment and tried to smile. "Anyway, I wanted to thank everyone for taking care of me during this period of time. I’m really grateful to all of you." They had given her the strength to start a new life.
"Qiao Xi, please have a meal with us before you leave." Ji Ning was a little reluctant, and in a soft voice, she urged, "You haven’t had breakfast yet." Ji Ning was always sensitive and vulnerable. Before Shen Hanxing married Ji Yan, she had kept herself in a state of self-denial for a long time. Because of that experience, it was easy for her to empathize with Qiao Xi. She liked the gentle, humble, and easy-going Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi was indeed a very likable girl. She was diligent and had a sense of propriety, even though in many cases, her sense of propriety resulted from her habit of trying to please them.
"No need," Qiao Xi tried to decline.
"There’s no rush. Let’s have breakfast before you go." Ji Qian immediately went up to Qiao Xi and held her arm, leading her to the dining table. Qiao Xi’s dress had been washed many times and felt like it would tear at the slightest touch. Ji Qian frowned and said without thinking, "Qiao Xi, why don’t you wear the dress you bought some time ago? This one looks very old." It was also very ugly, with plain colors and no shape, giving off a cheap feeling. Ji Qian considerately swallowed the remaining words.
Qiao Xi lowered her head and looked at it, feeling uneasy. She pinched the edge of her dress and said softly, "It is old, but it’s very comfortable." Wearing it, she felt much more at ease. She wouldn’t have to worry about other people sizing her up, and she wouldn’t have to worry about other people seeing through her dirty thoughts from her dressing.