After Losing My Memory, I Suddenly Had A Fiancée - Chapter 54

“Surprise! Are you surprised? Did you expect this?”

Jiang Zhi opened the door and saw Xin Ling making a strange, startling expression. She felt amused but kept a poker face. This person really seemed to never grow up, always so relaxed and happy. Seeing Jin Lin, a faint smile appeared on her face.

Her relationship with Jin Lin had become awkward at some point, probably since their friendship ceased to be just friendship.

“Who is it?” Ji Fanghuai’s groggy voice came with the sound of footsteps, followed by a scream. She darted back into the bedroom and locked the door.

She and Jiang Zhi had been taking an afternoon nap. Since they were both adults, it wasn’t just a simple nap; moments of passion were inevitable.

The two were playing around until even the cat couldn’t stand it, and then the doorbell rang. That’s why Jiang Zhi had such a grim expression.

Xin Ling was blocked at the doorway by Jiang Zhi and instantly got dramatic, putting on a very sad face. She said, “Jiang Zhi, it’s really upsetting being friends with you. It’s always us coming to find you, and you never take the initiative to come to my house. You’re only ever busy with your own things…”

As she spoke, she noticed Jiang Zhi’s pajamas. Why was she wearing pajamas in the middle of the day? A realization suddenly dawned on her—could these two have just been…

Xin Ling immediately got gossipy and winked frantically at Jiang Zhi, who remained expressionless, choosing to ignore her.

Xin Ling said nonchalantly, “Next time you’re getting up to no good, let me know, and I’ll definitely make sure to come at the wrong time.”

Jiang Zhi: “…”

“Alright, don’t look so sexually frustrated. What’s yours is yours and won’t run away. I’m freezing, hurry up and let us in. Little Lin Dàdà is here too.”

Lin Mianmian, who had been outside the whole time, gave Jiang Zhi an awkward but polite smile: “Hi?”

She hadn’t expected to run into this situation the moment they arrived. Fortunately, she had already resigned from Jiang Zhi’s company.

Jiang Zhi’s expression became unnatural, and she invited them into the house.

Ji Fanghuai had already changed into casual home clothes. Seeing Lin Mianmian, she was pleasantly surprised and said, “Mianmian, why didn’t you tell me in advance? We agreed I would pick you up when you came.”

Lin Mianmian thought about how Ji Fanghuai and Jiang Zhi had reconciled. She had originally planned to ask Ji Fanghuai out for hot pot. The reason she was here now was completely by accident.

She said, “I happened to run into Miss Xin, so I came with them. Besides, I know my way around your place.”

Jiang Zhi went back to change her clothes. Ji Fanghuai brought out the essential New Year snacks—melon seeds and peanuts—and set out some fruit. Since everyone was together, they planned to have a good chat.

What Ji Fanghuai least expected was Jin Lin coming to her house. Strictly speaking, they were love rivals, but honestly, Ji Fanghuai was still very happy. The filter of Princess Gaoyang made her feel like a fan of Jin Lin.

Jin Lin was dressed very casually today. In the past, whenever she appeared before Ji Fanghuai, she always seemed to be competing with her, but today she was dressed very approachable.

Ji Fanghuai couldn’t help but secretly look at Jin Lin. Seeing her on the big screen and seeing her in person were completely different—it felt like the dimensional wall had broken, linking the two-dimensional and three-dimensional worlds.

“Miss Ji, do I look very good?” Jin Lin suddenly spoke.

Ji Fanghuai subconsciously nodded and said, “You look good.”

“You should look at Jiang Zhi instead; I’m afraid she’ll get jealous.” Jin Lin gave Jiang Zhi a meaningful smile.

It was strange. She and Ji Fanghuai would never have been this peaceful before. The former Ji Fanghuai seemed to know about her feelings for Jiang Zhi and always had a hint of hostility towards her, though their interactions back then were infrequent.

Ji Fanghuai realized what she had said and felt her face burning hot. She scooted closer to Jiang Zhi.

Xin Ling clapped her leg and laughed, “What’s so great about her looks? You see her on TV every day, isn’t that enough? Look at me! I’m pretty too, sister!”

Suddenly, four pairs of eyes stared at her. Xin Ling raised her hand in a dismissive gesture, held Xixi (the cat), and asked curiously, “By the way, was Little Lin Dàdà on a blind date just now?”

Lin Mianmian, who was called out, immediately became nervous. She actually regretted coming with Xin Ling; she felt they were not in the same world.

Jiang Zhi and Xin Ling were her former bosses, and Jin Lin was a big star. She had the illusion of a dimensional wall being shattered, especially when she was called into the car by Xin Ling and then found Jin Lin was also inside—she nearly screamed right there.

She subconsciously rehearsed her words in her mind, like a primary school student answering a question, and recounted everything truthfully: “Sort of. My mother and I came to my cousin’s house for a New Year’s visit, and my cousin said she wanted to take us out to eat, but I didn’t expect a young man to be there, and I realized it was a disguised blind date.”

Then she made an excuse to leave. Before she could get out the door, Xin Ling saw her, and she ended up coming to Ji Fanghuai’s place with them.

Xin Ling said incredulously, “I thought Little Lin Dàdà already had a girlfriend. Sigh, does someone as excellent as Little Lin Dàdà also get pressured by family to go on blind dates?”

Lin Mianmian’s face flushed. She didn’t know why Xin Ling thought she was excellent. She said, “I am an anti-marriage advocate.”

The kind of anti-marriage advocacy that her parents didn’t approve of.

“What a coincidence, I am too!” Xin Ling excitedly grasped Lin Mianmian’s hand, as if she had found a like-minded friend.

Jiang Zhi and Jin Lin glanced at each other, then couldn’t help but laugh out loud. They both knew Xin Ling was constantly being pressured by her grandmother to find a girlfriend.

Xin Ling’s visit here today was probably also to escape a blind date dinner.

Xin Ling glared, saying, “What are you two laughing at? Can’t someone be an anti-marriage advocate? But you two are finally acting normal; I’ve been the filling in your sandwich for ages.”

Jiang Zhi and Jin Lin were momentarily stunned, then ignored her. The atmosphere became much more relaxed.

As the hostess, Ji Fanghuai got up to arrange dinner, telling the housekeeper to prepare a few more dishes, and to make the food light and simple.

Xin Ling suddenly remembered something and asked Jiang Zhi very perfunctorily, “Are you better?”

Jiang Zhi said plainly, “I won’t die.”

Xin Ling said seriously, “You two have had bad luck this year. Early in the year… let’s not mention it. In the middle and end of the year, you both took turns being hospitalized. By the way, when are you getting married? It could help ward off your bad luck. If you do get married, are you going to have a banquet? We can be your bridesmaids.”

Jiang Zhi and Ji Fanghuai exchanged a look and said, “We haven’t decided yet. My health isn’t good right now, and I’m afraid I can’t handle it, but we can get the certificate first.”

Xin Ling exposed her: “You’re just pretending to be in poor health so that Fanghuai will intentionally give in to you. Other people’s CEOs are working overtime every day, sick or not.”

Jiang Zhi smiled without speaking; she just wanted to seize the opportunity to be lazy.

Since the company gradually developed, she had barely taken any time off. Now that she finally had an excuse to rest, she wanted to cherish it.

Jin Lin and Lin Mianmian were both less talkative. Xin Ling suggested they team up and play games.

Jin Lin would often play a round of games to relax when she had downtime on set. Xin Ling herself was a heavy spender on games and was proficient in various types. Lin Mianmian played games often when she was at home, and Jiang Zhi, who was in the game industry, naturally picked it up quickly.

Only Ji Fanghuai was terrible at games. When the four teamed up, she just watched Jiang Zhi’s operation the entire time.

“Do you want to try?” Jiang Zhi asked after one round.

Ji Fanghuai worriedly said, “I’m afraid I’ll die the moment I start.”

They were playing the most popular shooting game of the moment.

Jiang Zhi said, “It’s okay, just follow Xin Ling closely; she’ll protect you.”

Ji Fanghuai asked, “Which number is she?”

Jiang Zhi laughed, “She’s Number 3 right now. Just remember the one with the most hideous skin is her.”

Xin Ling angrily said, “Jiang Zhi!”

It was rare for them to even gather, let alone team up and play games like this. Everyone had a lot of fun, and Lin Mianmian also stopped holding back.

She hadn’t expected Jin Lin to be so easy to talk to in private. She had previously read online rumors about Jin Lin being a diva on set.

Lin Mianmian decided to slap her past self twice and then worked even harder as the main damage dealer, earning constant praise from Xin Ling for her skill, which made her feel embarrassed.

Since Jiang Zhi couldn’t drink alcohol, everyone drank juice during dinner. The dishes were mainly light as well. Of course, Jiang Zhi’s meal was still porridge. Ji Fanghuai had specifically consulted a doctor and confirmed that she could supplement her diet with light dishes and fluids recently.

Xin Ling’s expression was rarely serious as she said, “Jiang Zhi, you’re not getting any younger. Pay more attention to your health in the future. Your stomach is already riddled with holes, so don’t court disaster anymore. This time, you genuinely scared me.”

Jiang Zhi said earnestly, “I will.”

With her confidantes, friends, and lover all around, Jiang Zhi was truly touched.

Xin Ling and Jin Lin both had to leave that evening.

Xin Ling was going out to meet friends; after all, the nightlife was just beginning. Jin Lin was usually very careful with her diet, but she had been too indulgent over the New Year and needed to go back to exercise and burn off the day’s calories.

And Lin Mianmian had originally made an excuse to run away. Her mother had already called, complaining that her cousin was a little angry.

“If she’s angry, she’s angry,” Ji Fanghuai comforted her.

Lin Mianmian said, “I still have to go back. We’ll find time to eat hot pot another day.”

Ji Fanghuai said worriedly, “Then I’ll take you.”

Xin Ling said, “I’ll take her. Little Lin Dàdà came with me, and I guarantee I’ll personally take her back.”

“No, I’ll just take a taxi back myself,” Lin Mianmian didn’t want to go with Xin Ling and the others anymore. Although it would be exciting to ride in the same car as Jin Lin, she really wasn’t close to Jin Lin.

After the three had left, the house became quiet again.

Ji Fanghuai noticed Jiang Zhi looking a little wistful.

She asked, “What’s wrong? Are you uncomfortable?”

Jiang Zhi tightly hugged Ji Fanghuai and said, “Fanghuai, I am very happy right now—a double harvest of love and friendship.”

The friendship she had once lost seemed to have returned.

Ji Fanghuai said, “I’m very happy right now too.”

They smiled at each other and then, with great tacit understanding, went to take a shower.

When the weather is cold, it’s best to curl up in bed and sleep in, especially since Jiang Zhi felt warm and cozy. Ji Fanghuai wished she could live in bed. She leaned against Jiang Zhi’s chest and paused, clearly feeling that Jiang Zhi had gotten smaller.

Ji Fanghuai rested her head on Jiang Zhi’s arm, and said mischievously, “You’ve been supplementing your nutrition lately, so why are you still so skinny? They’re not as big as before.”

Her hands started to become restless.

Jiang Zhi let her mess around, her face gradually blushing: “Eating liquids every day, this is the only way it can be. You can’t expect the horse to run without feeding it grass. There’s no such good thing in the world.”

“Is that so? That’s truly pitiful. Eating liquids every day, and they just can’t grow bigger.” Ji Fanghuai had a sudden idea. “It looks like I’ll have to help them grow faster

Jiang Zhi: “!!!”