Chapter 1203

Dongfang Jin nodded, implicitly agreeing.

He slowly started to tell Baili Xia the story of this shop.

This shop was originally not located here but in the bustling center of the city, where the business was quite good.

The owner of the shop was originally Mrs.

Chen’s husband, Mr.

Chen.

They had a son, who after getting married also had a grandson.

Originally, they were a happy family, but a few years ago, due to an unexpected accident, their family was completely shattered.

With the loss of the family’s breadwinner, Mrs.

Chen had to do everything by herself, but because of the previous accident, all the money that could be spent was gone.

Having no choice, they had to lease out their shop and move here to open a smaller one.

The rent in this location is cheap, it’s just a pity that there isn’t much customer traffic.

Of course, all this was told to him by Mrs.

Chen, and after hearing it, Dongfang Jin would occasionally arrange for some “customers” to patronize the shop.

Baili Xia listened in dazes, utterly shocked.

In her mind, Jin wasn’t such a trivial person.

He was incredibly busy, how could he have so much time and energy to listen to Mrs.

Chen’s story?

However, she didn’t doubt any of this.

Jin wouldn’t lie to her, she just couldn’t understand why he wasted so much time here.

Wasn’t he very busy?

Facing her questions, Dongfang Jin just smiled and didn’t answer.

Over a year’s longing, did she really think it was that easy to get through?

It wasn’t until Mrs.

Chen had the dessert prepared and brought over that Baili Xia managed to gather her thoughts and come back to reality.

“They say eating desserts makes you feel better, yet coming here and hearing Mrs. Chen’s story made me feel even worse.”

Baili Xia made a face at Dongfang Jin and then lowered her head to start eating.

Dongfang Jin looked at her and spoke softly, “I’m sorry, but you can eat more, and if it’s not enough, just order more.

I’ll pay.”

“Are you trying to make me gain weight?” Hmph, and paying the bill, how much could desserts possibly cost?

He, Mr.

Dongfang Jin, certainly has plenty of money, she knew.

“No worries, being a bit chubby feels good.”

“…” Baili Xia choked on her dessert, almost unable to swallow it.

Is this man in front of her the graceful Mr.

Jin, or is he just a rogue?

Perhaps it was the effect of the dessert, but as they talked while eating, Baili Xia truly began to feel much better.

Seeing Baili Xia’s expression relax significantly and become less gloomy, Dongfang Jin finally decided to confirm some things with her.

“Xiaxia, actually, I came today because there’s something I want to ask you.”

Baili Xia looked up, meeting his somewhat serious eyes.

It seemed that Dongfang Jin’s visit wasn’t just to accompany her for a dessert; he had a purpose.

“What is it?” She might as well speak now while she’s in a good mood.

After speaking, she didn’t know if her mood could still improve because his expression was unusually serious.

Dongfang Jin paused slightly, then asked his question.

“That day, when I saw you save Ji with your blood, when did you know that your blood could be used as an antidote?”

Upon hearing this question, Baili Xia did not know how to respond.

The first time she used her blood to save someone was to save Uncle, and only a few people knew about it.

Baili Xia did not want this to become widespread.

But, what was Dongfang Jin’s purpose in asking her this today?

Seeing Baili Xia’s hesitant expression, Dongfang Jin continued, “I just want to confirm some things with you about your identity.”