Chapter 9, Pollen Allergy

Qiao Lexi held a tissue to her nose, covered her face, felt dizzy, and her whole body itched. She truly had no mood to engage in small talk with him, and replied, "I appreciate it, thank you very much."

He suddenly reached out and snatched the tissue from her hand, and her originally fair little face was now red and swollen.

In the confined space, the breath of one another added a touch of ambiguity and warmth, evoking a sense of intimacy akin to gentle whispers.

While bending over to rummage through the drawer for medicine, I received a call from Jiang Shengzhuo

After a few seconds, Jiang Shengzhuo released her, his tone unfriendly, "With a fever this high, why aren't you going to the hospital! If you become an idiot from the fever, who will take care of you!"

His forehead was slightly cool, pressed against hers in a way that brought an indescribable comfort, soothing her restlessness

Jiang Shengzhuo looked at Le Xi covering most of her face with a tissue, then glanced at Qi Zecheng, and suddenly became furious, "How much longer are you going to drag this out?"

Qiao Lexi shook her head and grimaced, "Ah, office romances are the most troublesome! Truly a rotten peach blossom!"

Qiao Lexi sighed inwardly, truly a remarkable individual

Raising his head with a frown, he asked, "Why are you allergic at this time? The pollen season has long passed!"

After work, she planned to quickly take a taxi home to take her medicine. Just as she stepped out of the office building, she was called to a stop by Qi Zecheng

As the door was pushed open, the doctor, who had been hastily writing at his desk, looked up in surprise and then smiled, saying, "What brings you here? I was just about to finish my shift"

When Qiao Lexi first stepped in, she was momentarily taken aback. After glancing at the plaque on the door, she muttered, "I didn't take a wrong turn, why does it feel like I've entered a flower and plant market"

Jiang Shengzhuo has not reacted much, but Qi Zecheng is displeased and once again grabs hold of Qiao Lexi, "Lexi..."

Once in the car, Jiang Shengzhuo did not rush to drive. He turned slightly to the side, teasingly asking, "What are you doing, covering half your face? Are you trying to hide like the pipa player?"

Upon exiting from Guan Yue's office, Qiao Lexi noticed her colleagues in the office hall looking at her with inexplicable smiles, which made her feel uneasy.

Qiaolezi, there is a movie premiere tonight, and I happen to have tickets. Let me take you to see it! There will be a gathering of beautiful women and handsome men

Qiao Lexi snatched back the tissue, covering her face again, "It's all that bastard's fault for sending me flowers for no reason!"

It's not that serious; I'll just go home, take some medicine, and get some sleep, and I'll be fine! I won't go to the hospital!

As soon as this statement was made, the young boys and girls became restless, and in no time at all, the roses had vanished, for the allure of flowers glistening with dew is indeed greater.

Little did she know that Qi Zecheng was not finished yet, as he grabbed her wrist and said, "Don't go, I haven't finished speaking yet..."

Qiao Lexi sighed deeply, "Heaven is going to destroy me!"

This concern has been laughed at by Qiao Lexi countless times

Qiao Lexi had never felt so delighted by the appearance of Jiang Shengzhuo

Guan Yue wore a smile that suggested mischief, "Is there something going on recently?"

Upon entering the office, Qiao Lexi opened the window to let in some fresh air before finally sitting down

How would I know it was so coincidental? I was still thinking that perhaps I am not allergic to that flower!

Everyone looked at her, not understanding what she meant, and no one moved

Qiao Lexi looked at the person in the cubicle who was secretly laughing with their head down, feeling speechless. How is it possible that in this day and age, someone would still use such a lowly method to pursue a girl? He really should go learn from Jiang Shengzhuo how to win a girl's heart.

The sound in my ears is a carefree tune, "What’s up, buddy? In broad daylight, why make things difficult for women?"

It is too late for you to take medicine like this, hurry and go to the hospital to get checked!

Qiao Lexi understood clearly that Jiang Shengzhuo could not have forgotten; he was simply looking down on Qi Zecheng and deliberately making things difficult for him. She felt increasingly uncomfortable and did not want to continue entangling herself in this matter, so she tugged at Jiang Shengzhuo's sleeve and said, "Let's go quickly"

Mr. Jiang, please do not misunderstand; she is my girlfriend

Qi Zecheng furrowed his brows as he looked at Jiang Shengzhuo, then glanced at Qiao Lexi, "Mr. Jiang?"

Qi Zecheng initially intended to follow, but was halted by Jiang Shengzhuo's gaze

The doctor stood up, his white coat making him appear exceptionally graceful. After a few minutes of examination and asking several questions, despite Qiao Lexi's face being swollen like a pig's head, sneezing, coughing, and tearing up, looking utterly disheveled, she still cooperated with this handsome doctor

She turned around and asked with a smile, "Young ladies and young men, do you like flowers? If you do, feel free to go in and pick some."

Qiao Lexi searched for a long time but couldn't find the medicine. Feeling itchy and irritable, she said, "Why are you so annoying? I'm hanging up, I'm busy!"

Qiao Lexi sneezed several times in succession and replied in a muffled voice, "I won't go, you go by yourself!"

Qiao Lexi dared not move at all, as if even the slightest motion would bring her lips into contact with Jiang Shengzhuo's. She clutched the tissue in her hand, and the unbearable itch that had been difficult to endure became somewhat more tolerable.

Arriving at the hospital was just as the workday was ending, Jiang Shengzhuo, being impatient, directly bypassed the normal procedures and took her straight upstairs. Qiao Lexi, sneezing, called out, "Hey, you need to register! Where are you going? You haven't registered yet!"

Qiao Lexi sighed, knowing that she could not keep it a secret any longer

By the afternoon, Qiao Lexi sensed that something was amiss; her head was both swollen and painful. While sneezing, she searched for tissues to wipe her nose. Rolling up her sleeves, she noticed that red spots had already appeared, both red and itchy.

Jiang Shengzhuo turned around with a smile, but suddenly noticed a section of her exposed arm, and his smile faded instantly. He grabbed her hand, rolled up her sleeve to take a look, while Qiao Lexi struggled to retract her arm.

Then how dare you stay there

Qiao Lexi shot him a glance, while rubbing against the back of the chair and pushing him, "Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and drive me home!"

Jiang Shengzhuo smiled instead of getting angry, her face resembling the peach blossoms of March, fluttering in the wind, yet lacking any warmth. "She is your girlfriend? Haha..."

Upon reaching the third floor, she headed straight for a certain department, appearing to have a strong sense of purpose, unlike someone who was just idling. Qiao Lexi decided to go along with her.

Jiang Shengzhuo ignored her resistance and drove the car all the way to the hospital

After hanging up the phone, I finally managed to find the medicine, only to open it and discover that it was empty and contained only a picture book

She suddenly turned around, feeling as if the world was spinning, and it seemed that there were indeed stars winking at her. Before she could speak, an arm grasped Qi Zecheng's wrist, forcing him to release his grip, and immediately that hand supported her.

Jiang Shengzhuo pushed her forward and said, "She is allergic."

As soon as Qiao Lexi, who had just started her job, stepped out of the elevator, she was pulled into Guan Yue's office. The internal structure of the offices was identical; however, the difference was that Guan Yue's husband, Xie Heng, had filled the space with green plants, which he grandly referred to as radiation protection.

She glanced at the blueprints on the computer, then looked at the time. Gritting her teeth, she continued to immerse herself in her work

Le Xi, did you receive the flowers? I was busy outside all day today and didn't have the chance to ask you. Do you still like them?

Mr. Jiang does not remember that we collaborated a few months ago. I am a colleague of Lexi, the Technical Director of the Engineering Department, Qi Zecheng

Qiao Lexi looked regretful, "Is that so? No one likes it? Then I can only throw it in the trash."

Qiao Lexi was annoyed and shot a glare at Qi Zecheng, "Are you out of your mind!"

"It’s quite touching," Qiao Lexi said half-jokingly, then suddenly asked, "What do you think has stirred Qi Zecheng recently? Why has he suddenly taken an interest in me?"

Jiang Shengzhuo started the car with a sullen expression. After driving just a few hundred meters, Qiao Lexi exclaimed, "Hey, you made a mistake! It's only been a few days, and you've already forgotten where I live! You should have turned right at that intersection; why did you go straight?"

Jiang Shengzhuo stood idly with his hands in his pockets, and asked with a particularly arrogant tone, "Who are you?"

After speaking with the book, he turned and left

Qiao Lexi was still in shock from earlier, and after a long while, she muttered, "Anyway, you don't need to support me, so why are you worrying about it..."

Qiao Lexi followed in and saw this scene, blinking her eyes, what a handsome doctor, refined and cultured.

Jiang Shengzhuo smiled and said, "Oh, what's going on? Why are you in such a bad mood? Caught a cold?"

Guan Yue leaned closer and said, "In fact, Qi Zecheng can be considered a talented individual with a successful career. At a young age, he has already become the Technical Director, making him the youngest Technical Director in the history of our engineering department. Although he may not compare to those elite individuals around you, he comes from a scholarly family. Why are you not moved by this?"

Guan Yue slapped her and said, "Since you joined the company, they have been hinting that they have feelings for you, okay? It's just that you have been pretending to be foolish, and they had no choice but to make it clear!"

She was puzzled; as soon as she opened the office door, she was taken aback by the sight of the office filled with champagne roses. She stood there in a daze for a few seconds, blinked her eyes, and after realizing what was happening, she abruptly closed the door.

Qiao Lexi struggled a few times in vain, and the little remaining patience was finally worn out. Ignoring her usual demeanor, she just wanted to turn around and curse at someone

After speaking, I turned and left, I thank you! I thank your ancestors for eighteen generations!

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly reached out a hand to touch her forehead, his palm warm and dry, his fingers long and well-defined. Qiao Lexi was still lost in thought when Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly leaned his entire body closer, cradling her head and pressing his forehead against hers

Qiao Lexi was taken aback by his words, raising her head and widening her eyes to look at him, her expression one of disbelief