Chapter 1186: Chapter 1186

Shen Jiayi was slightly taken aback, somewhat unclear about the situation.

"Why are you looking at me with that expression?" Xiao Zheng noticed Shen Jiayi’s strange expression and couldn’t help but ask.

Shen Jiayi looked at Xiao Zheng doubtfully and said, "Isn’t it over? We’ve already attended that wedding."

Her meaning was simple. She had asked Xiao Zheng to pretend to be her boyfriend for that wedding, and now that it had been completely disrupted by him.

As long as the wedding was over, there was no need for Xiao Zheng to continue pretending to be Shen Jiayi’s boyfriend.

But Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "It’s been so long since we last saw each other. Finally seeing you and having a chance to help you is my honor. Since that’s the case, I’ll go all the way today as your boyfriend, and as your boyfriend, I want to buy you clothes."

Xiao Zheng’s words made Shen Jiayi slightly stunned; she looked at Xiao Zheng with a strange expression but felt happy inside. The most update n0vels are published on novel-fire.ɴet

Even so, she didn’t want Xiao Zheng to spend money on her. Although he said that, he still wasn’t her real boyfriend, and there was no need for him to spend money on her.

The reason Xiao Zheng was her boyfriend now was entirely to help her, and if someone came to help and had to spend money, it would be too much to ask.

Thinking of this, Shen Jiayi took a step forward, affectionately linking arms with Xiao Zheng, and said, "Then let’s do as you say. You’re my boyfriend today. But since you’re my boyfriend, it’s only natural for me to buy you clothes too, right?"

Xiao Zheng was about to refuse, but seeing Shen Jiayi’s serious expression, he thought for a second and nodded slightly.

He knew that with Shen Jiayi’s temper, if he refused, she might just turn around and leave, and he wouldn’t have a chance to buy her clothes.

Seeing Xiao Zheng agree, Shen Jiayi happily nodded and pulled Xiao Zheng towards the direction of the shopping street.

Fortunately, during this process, although Shen Jiayi bought some things for Xiao Zheng, he also bought some things for Shen Jiayi. This mutual exchange didn’t make Shen Jiayi feel awkward or embarrassed.

Actually, it’s not about what they bought; for Shen Jiayi, she enjoyed shopping with Xiao Zheng.

Maybe it was because of what Xiao Zheng said earlier, Shen Jiayi really treated him as her boyfriend, even though it was just for a day, she was satisfied.

In the hours that followed, the two of them continued to shop merrily, with Shen Jiayi keeping her hand on Xiao Zheng’s arm. To those unaware of the truth, they really seemed like a couple.

Although the wedding had delayed them quite a bit in the morning, there was still plenty of time left, and Shen Jiayi cherished it.

So, for the entire day, the two spent their time snuggling up at the shopping street.

They ate, shopped, went to an amusement park, and even saw a movie.

On this day, they were truly a couple.

It was only when night began to fall that they came out of the shopping street with large and small bags.

By now, the sky was gradually darkening.

Xiao Zheng carried the bags with one hand. Some were from Shen Jiayi to him, and some were from him to Shen Jiayi.

With the other hand, he firmly held Shen Jiayi’s hand.

As they walked down the street, a happy smile spread across Shen Jiayi’s face, as if she were a bride today.

The morning’s events hadn’t troubled Shen Jiayi too much.

In fact, it shouldn’t be Xiao Zheng who was worried now but her colleague, the bride. After the morning incident, the bride’s story quickly spread to their company.

Because of Xiao Zheng’s disruption, the wedding couldn’t proceed, and that girl wouldn’t successfully get married. But what happened today and the appearance of her ex-boyfriend are things the company would never allow.

By the time she returned to the company, she might already be fired.

As for Shen Jiayi, she hadn’t spoken much at the wedding. Xiao Zheng had performed the whole act alongside her.

When driving Shen Jiayi to her neighborhood, Xiao Zheng stopped the car and got out with her.

This was some distance from Shen Jiayi’s house. Originally, Xiao Zheng intended to take her to her doorstep, but Shen Jiayi insisted on stopping there.

But she didn’t ask Xiao Zheng to leave; instead, she suggested he continue walking with her.

"We’ve been walking all day, and you still haven’t had enough?" Xiao Zheng teased.

Shen Jiayi nodded solemnly, her voice barely audible as she said, "One lifetime wouldn’t be enough."

Xiao Zheng felt a jolt in his heart, even though Shen Jiayi’s voice was small, he heard it clearly.

But he didn’t respond, just pretended not to hear, looking ahead.

Shen Jiayi waited a while without getting a reply from Xiao Zheng, and couldn’t help but turn her head to look. In the night, Xiao Zheng’s profile wasn’t extremely handsome, but it was straight and masculine, and she became somewhat entranced by it.

"These are your things, I’ve brought them all for you. Let me hold them, and I’ll give them to you when we reach your door." Xiao Zheng said, raising the shopping bags he carried.

Shen Jiayi was puzzled, unsure if Xiao Zheng had heard what she said earlier. She didn’t ask again, nor did she repeat herself, just nodding slightly, her expression a bit dim.

In the nighttime, the last part of their walk seemed to revert to their old selves, chatting and laughing all the way.

When they reached Shen Jiayi’s doorstep, Xiao Zheng handed over all the shopping bags to her, saying, "These are yours, take them. I’ll head back now. If there’s anything needing my help in the future, just let me know anytime."

Shen Jiayi felt a stir in her heart, earnestly nodded, and didn’t speak, just quietly watched Xiao Zheng turn and leave, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Words of farewell she couldn’t bring herself to say.

She stood at the door for a few minutes before turning to enter the house. As soon as she reached the living room, she suddenly saw someone sitting on the sofa. Startled, Shen Jiayi called out, "Mom."

"Hmm." Shen Jiayi’s mother nodded slightly, responding softly as she glanced at the various shopping bags in Shen Jiayi’s hands, her brows furrowing slightly.