I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With-Chapter 966: Lesson 1

The next day.

Ning Xixi woke up from a nightmare, gasping for air, and a pair of large hands beside her pulled her into a warm and wide embrace, familiar with the clean scent of lime, bringing her back to reality. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Dabai..." She hugged Ji Yebai’s lean waist tightly, rubbing against him like a cat, her voice soft and mellow, as if she were complaining to a parent after being wronged.

Ji Yebai gently stroked her hair, his voice hoarse, "What’s wrong?"

"I had a nightmare. I dreamed that you and Qiaoqiao... both of you..."

Feeling the little girl’s fear, Ji Yebai held her tighter, "Don’t be afraid, it’s all over now, I’m here with you."

Ning Xixi responded with a "hmm" and lifted her little face, "How’s Qiaoqiao?"

"The bullet’s been removed, he’s still in the ICU."

At the mention of Qiao Nancheng, Ning Xixi’s nose tingled with sorrow, "It’s my fault, I’m too stupid, I caused harm to Qiaoqiao..."

If she could have thought of a foolproof plan, perhaps Qiaoqiao wouldn’t have gotten hurt...

Ji Yebai pinched her cheek, Ning Xixi cried out in pain, "Ouch," she protested, "Why are you pinching me?"

"Look at me." The deep morning voice, especially magnetic, his profound eyes gazing at her, vast like the universe, seemed magical, and Ning Xixi obediently met his gaze.

"You’ve already done very well, Erxi. If it were me, I might not have done any better than you." He rarely spoke so gently to comfort Ning Xixi, "So, don’t blame yourself anymore. That fool Qiao surely wouldn’t want to see you so guilty."

Ning Xixi continued to poke the button on his pajama lazily, muttering, "I know..."

"Good, stay with me a little longer."

Perhaps because of excessive anesthesia these days, Ji Yebai had become a bit sleepy since returning.

Ning Xixi panicked and pushed him, "You sleep alone. What if I accidentally bump your wound..."

"Then let it be bumped." He closed his eyes, "Shh, Erxi, be good, don’t make a noise."

The lazy, suave voice was like a feather brushing over the bones, coaxing to the utmost.

Ning Xixi covered her mouth, cautiously leaning against his chest.

Ji Yebai took a short nap, then opened his eyes. Ning Xixi was still playing with his button, her long lashes and bright, clear eyes reminiscent of her childhood.

As a child, Ning Xixi was absolutely a good baby; aside from fussing when hungry or needing to poop, she could quietly play with any toy for days. Occasionally, she’d run over, give him a playful kiss, leaving his face blushing, then giggle and run back to her toys.

"Erxi, how do you want to deal with Dong Yingluo and that man?" he asked.

Ning Xixi pinched the button fiercely, "Absolutely don’t let them off easily!"

They must pay for their actions!

"Alright." Ji Yebai said seriously, "I’ll take you to teach them a lesson!"

...

Detention center.

With instructions from the Ji Family, the police held Dong Yingluo and the masked man together.

Across the prison bars, Ning Xixi finally saw the man’s face clearly.

His face was full of wrinkles, marked by the vicissitudes of life, with graying hair.

Images floated in her mind from the data the police had given: Ou Jundao, male, 49 years old. Freelancer, formerly the conductor of a renowned orchestra.

He appeared much older than his actual age.

"Ning Xixi, you’re here." Ou Jundao grinned, his smile extremely twisted.