"You said it yourself."

Wen Jin looked at her and said calmly.

"Yes, I said it."

Jing Xiaocha raised her pretty eyebrows, her tone unwavering and resolute.

Wen Jin’s face finally cleared up, and a faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Only then did Jing Xiaocha remember that he hadn’t eaten yet and said with concern, "Brother Wen, you should eat quickly."

"Hmm."

Wen Jin responded and began to serve himself some food.

As Jing Xiaocha watched him serve the food, her mind wandered unconsciously.

Thinking about what he had just said, her heart started to beat faster again. Brother Wen had said that he and Sister Ou had broken up, yet she hadn’t heard Sister Ou mention it.

Moreover, Sister Ou was injured because of Brother Wen...

"What are you thinking about?"

Wen Jin’s voice interrupted her thoughts. Jing Xiaocha blinked and hesitantly asked, "Brother Wen, did you just say that you and Sister Ou broke up?"

"Your response time is really slow."

Wen Jin’s evasive answer made Jing Xiaocha smile awkwardly.

But he still nodded, looking at her with gentle eyes, "Yes, Yi Han and I have already broken up, but it only became official after she recovered from her injury."

"Sister Ou got hurt because of you..."

"Xiaocha, do you know why I waited until now to tell you?"

Wen Jin interrupted Jing Xiaocha and asked earnestly.

Jing Xiaocha shook her head, "I don’t know."

"I was just afraid you might overthink it. Yes, Yi Han was injured because of me, and I’m very grateful to her. But as I said earlier, because of what happened with your kidnapping that afternoon, I realized who I truly want."

Jing Xiaocha pressed her lips together.

Her heartbeat continued to accelerate.

"Listen carefully; I’ll only say it once."

Wen Jin looked at her deeply, "Although Yi Han and I dated, I remember telling you from the start that I didn’t have feelings for her then. And now, the person I like is you."

Jing Xiaocha’s mind went blank for a moment.

She completely lost the ability to think.

Only Wen Jin’s words echoed continuously: the person I like is you.

"Brother Wen..."

"You don’t need to worry about Yi Han. She’s a reasonable person. Once she fully recovers, she’ll tell her parents that we’ve broken up."

"So, you shouldn’t overthink it either. Although I’ll be visiting her every day during this time, I’ll spend more time with you."

"..."

"If you want to say something, now’s the time."

After Wen Jin finished speaking, he allowed Jing Xiaocha to speak.

However, Jing Xiaocha didn’t know what she wanted to say. There were too many things she wished to express, and she didn’t know where to start.

"I feel like I’m dreaming."

After a moment, Jing Xiaocha finally spoke.

She had never dared to imagine that the person Brother Wen liked would be her.

From the moment she knew Wen Jin liked Wen Ran, she had resolved to like him silently, without expecting anything in return.

Later, when Wen Jin dated Ou Yihan, Jing Xiaocha only forced herself to stay away from him and not to disturb him and Ou Yihan.

Her affection for Wen Jin had always been silent.

Even humble.

All of a sudden, being told he also liked her made her momentarily unable to believe it was real.

She was afraid it was a dream, and when she woke up, nothing would be real.

Despite serving himself a bowl of rice, Wen Jin hadn’t started eating. Just as he lifted the bowl, he heard Jing Xiaocha’s question and saw her puzzled eyes.

His gaze darkened slightly, and he suddenly put down the bowl, leaning forward. His distinct fingers gently held her head, and he lowered his head, pressing his thin lips accurately onto her soft lips.

"..."

Jing Xiaocha’s eyes widened suddenly.

A loud explosion went off in her brain, leaving only a blank space.

The warm touch on her lips turned into a current flowing through her body, hitting straight at her heart...

Her lips were soft and fragrant, like a freshly bloomed rose, reminiscent of the taste in Wen Jin’s memory.

That night when she forcibly kissed him, it was this same feeling.

It was like an electric current gently nudging the deepest part of his heartstrings. The moment their lips touched, he couldn’t help but close his eyes.

Jing Xiaocha, who was being kissed, didn’t struggle; she was simply stunned, her body frozen in place.

Her eyes were wide open.

Completely forgetting to react.

He gently traced her lip line, lingering over her lips, unwilling to part.

In the air, the molecules of ambiguity spread far and wide.

Moments later, he opened his eyes and saw Jing Xiaocha, still wide-eyed. The gentle kiss on her lips deepened.

He attempted to pry open her teeth, to further deepen the kiss.

At that moment, the door to the room was pushed open, and Mother Ou’s angry voice came from the doorway, "Wen Jin, Jing Xiaocha, you..."

The voice was so full of anger that the dazed Jing Xiaocha immediately snapped out of it, startled, reflexively reaching out to push Wen Jin away.

The next moment, a muffled groan escaped from her lips.

One moment her cheeks were burning hot, and the next they suddenly turned pale, with cold sweat beading on her forehead.

"It turns out those rumors weren’t baseless. Wen Jin, can you really live up to Yi Han like this? And you, Jing Xiaocha, I thought you were a simple and kind girl, but it turns out you really are a vixen who seduces men."

Mother Ou’s voice was sharp and harsh.

Wen Jin didn’t even bother to explain. Hearing Jing Xiaocha’s groan and seeing her suddenly withdrawn right hand, he gazed at her worriedly, "Xiaocha, did you hurt your wound?"

"Brother Wen, don’t worry about me."

Jing Xiaocha avoided his outstretched hand.

Mother Ou had already approached the bed. Upon seeing the scene earlier, her first reaction was that Wen Jin had betrayed her daughter, Yi Han, indeed becoming entangled with Jing Xiaocha again.

Her daughter Yi Han had risked her life for Wen Jin.

And this Jing Xiaocha, who appeared simple and kind on the surface, calling Yi Han "Sister Ou" sweetly, was in fact seducing Yi Han’s boyfriend behind her back.

Seeing Wen Jin’s concern for Jing Xiaocha, Mother Ou’s anger surged even more, and she raised her hand to slap Jing Xiaocha across the face.

However, the slap did not land on Jing Xiaocha’s face.

With a crisp slap sound, Jing Xiaocha cried out, "Brother Wen."

It was Wen Jin who took the slap.

He shielded Jing Xiaocha in his arms, calmly looking at the furious Mother Ou, and gently explained, "Aunt Ou, please don’t be upset. Let me explain."

"Explain? What is there to explain? Wen Jin, I originally thought you were a gentleman, refined and unlike other men. Who would have thought that while Yi Han was injured, you’d cheat? If you’re going to take the beating for this vixen, then I’ll fulfill your wish."

Mother Ou, instead of calming down, became angrier because Wen Jin took the slap meant for Jing Xiaocha.

Almost losing her mind.

"Aunt Ou, this is not Brother Wen’s fault. It’s my mistake. If you want to hit someone, hit me instead." Jing Xiaocha, protected by Wen Jin, emerged heedlessly.