Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 289: Christmas Happy_1

Xiao Ming continued shopping in the mall until nearly closing time, when he finally bought a plush toy taller than himself upon Furukawa Shizuka’s suggestion.

Fortunately, the mall offered delivery service, which could transport the item to his hotel for a hundred yuan.

It felt like a robbery, but for Xiao Ming, it was well worth it.

Leaving the mall and arriving at an intersection, Xiao Ming saw a roasted sweet potato vendor and asked Furukawa Shizuka to wait there while he went to buy two, then they continued their conversation as they walked.

Seen from behind, they appeared to have that vibe of a couple not wanting their date to end just yet.

Ding Jianwei was seething with jealousy and extremely hungry, she couldn’t move when she smelled the aroma of the roasted sweet potatoes.

Though not sharing a meal together, eating the same food was something, at least.

The sweet potato vendor, an elderly man, gave her a long look before asking, "Miss, is your last name Ding?"

Ding Jianwei was startled, "How did you know?"

The old man smiled mysteriously, skillfully handling the roasted sweet potatoes as he said, "That young man just now has already paid for you."

Ding Jianwei froze, and then looked towards Xiao Ming’s departing figure, feeling a warm current surge through her heart.

"The young man also said thank you, but since it’s cool at night, he hopes you can go home early."

The old man handed her the bagged sweet potatoes, "Miss, don’t take it the wrong way, but although that young man is nice, he already has a girl, so it’s probably better for you to let go sooner rather than later."

Ding Jianwei blushed fiercely, quickly said thanks, and ran off with the roasted sweet potatoes.

The mall wasn’t too far from the Consulate area; after about half an hour’s walk, they arrived at the apartment building where Furukawa Shizuka lived.

"Oh, right,"

Xiao Ming pulled out a chibi red devil phone charm from his pocket, "Here’s a gift, Merry Christmas!"

Furukawa Shizuka’s eyes lit up, "You... when did you buy this?"

"While you were in the restroom. I saw you liked it earlier, so I got it for you."

"When I was in the restroom... That was on the fourth floor. The place selling these charms is on the second floor, and it’s in a different direction... Ah! No wonder you were out of breath when I came out."

Xiao Ming shrugged, "Surprises for a lady always come with a cost."

Furukawa Shizuka’s expression softened as she looked at the charm in her hand and sighed, "I have to enter the Consulate every day, a place with such gravity, so such an image wouldn’t be appropriate, that’s why I didn’t buy it."

"Are you silly? Just don’t hang it on your work phone! After all, you definitely have more than one phone."

Furukawa Shizuka thought for a moment, bowed her head and said, "Even though I may not hang it, I still want to thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your kind gesture. I will treasure it."

"Just hope it doesn’t change your orientation," Xiao Ming laughed heartily and waved his hand, "Alright, go home and sleep. Sweet dreams!"

"Mr. Xiao, would... would you be interested in coming up for a cup of coffee?"

Xiao Ming felt her forehead, "What’s with coffee in the middle of the night? You don’t have a fever, do you? Don’t tell me your orientation has really changed."

Furukawa Shizuka gave a wry smile, "Actually, before coming out today, my father gave me a task, hoping I could spend a wonderful night with you.

So..."

"So you have to bear with the disgust to sleep with me?"

"No! Just staying the night at my place is enough, so I can report back."

Xiao Ming thought for a moment, then asked, "There must be someone watching us nearby, right?"

Furukawa Shizuka nodded.

Then, Xiao Ming moved closer and gave her a light kiss on the face, whispering in her ear, "Hang in there, hold on, if you throw up, it’ll all be for nothing!"

Furukawa Shizuka blinked, suddenly let out a chuckle, quickly covered her mouth and bowed, "I’m sorry! That was rude, I didn’t mean to..."

"It’s fine, not a big deal. Hurry home," Xiao Ming said.

Furukawa Shizuka raised her head to give Xiao Ming a deep look, bowed and said, "I had a wonderful time tonight, thank you, Mr. Xiao! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!"

"Goodnight."

Waving his hand until the girl’s silhouette disappeared inside the apartment building, Xiao Ming turned to leave.

Reaching the corner, just as he was about to hail a taxi, he saw a sedan pull up in front of him.

The passenger window rolled down, and Ding Jianwei coolly commanded, "Get in!"

Xiao Ming got into the back seat, wiggled his nose, and said, "That’s a strong instant noodles scent. Didn’t you eat the roasted sweet potatoes I bought for you?"

"What? Roasted sweet potatoes? Do I have one?" Jiang Yang asked excitedly.

Ding Jianwei looked embarrassed, "Ate, ate it all."

Jiang Yang’s excitement vanished in an instant, and he drove onto the main road lifelessly.

Xiao Ming, finding it amusing, said, "Bandit, if you’re not in a hurry tonight, later when we get to the hotel, pick any restaurant you like, it’s on me."

Jiang Yang immediately straightened up, chest out, and asked, "Can I bring a friend to eat with me?"

Xiao Ming glanced at his watch and said, "Only if she’s a woman, and I’ll cover the cost of the room too."

"Ha! Just you watch!"

Jiang Yang shook his head and sighed but then lamented, "It’s nice to have money! Mr. Xiao, I give you all five limbs of support to be our madam!"

Smack!

He got a slap on the head, followed by Ding Jianwei’s fierce words: "Drive properly! If you talk nonsense again, I’ll make sure you can only lift four limbs for the rest of your life!"

Before long, they returned to the hotel, where Xiao Ming picked up a supersized stuffed animal from the front desk and, holding it, entered the elevator with Ding Jianwei.

"Why did you have to kiss her at the end?"

"After our encounter tonight, I found Shizuka quite cute, and I couldn’t help myself, so just... Ahhh! Let go! I was just kidding to tease you!"

Ding Jianwei finally let go of the soft flesh around his waist and huffed, "There you are, having a candlelit dinner with a pretty girl, strolling the streets, while you leave me behind hungry and cold, and now you purposely irritate me, do you have any conscience?"

"Please! This is Lingnan, not the north. The temperature is in the teens even at midnight. If you’re going to play the sympathy card, at least come up with a better reason!"

Ding Jianwei’s face flushed red, and with glaring eyes, she said, "Is that the point? I’m asking you why you kissed her!"

"Because, if I hadn’t kissed her, I would have had to spend the night in her room. Now, which do you think I should choose?"

"Do you know where you were standing at that time?"

"What do you mean ’where’? Wasn’t it just in front of Furukawa’s apartment?"

"There was a tree there, with mistletoe on it, and you were standing right under the mistletoe!"

Xiao Ming was stunned, then shook his head and chuckled wryly.

According to Western tradition, if a man and a woman happen to stand under mistletoe, they must kiss, or they will suffer misfortune.

This was clearly a trick for men to take advantage of girls, but on Christmas Day, a kiss under the mistletoe came to signify sweetness and longevity.

"Firstly, I didn’t notice anything about the tree; secondly, even if the sleazy custom were true, it was just a peck on the cheek, not on the lips, so it doesn’t count.

Lastly, today is Christmas, a day to be happy, so that’s why I’m explaining patiently to you, but this is an exception."

All was well until the last sentence, at which Ding Jianwei’s eyebrows shot up. She was about to speak when a box appeared in front of her.

"Merry Christmas!"

The elevator doors opened, and Xiao Ming, holding the stuffed animal, headed to the suite.

Ding Jianwei stood still, dumbfounded, and opened the box with an excited heart, only to find an exquisite lighter inside.

"Are you... are you sick?" she yelled, feelings mixed.

"I am sick, but you have no cure,"

said Xiao Ming without looking back.