In the living room, Jing Xiaocha poured a glass of water for Ou Yihan.

She sat on another sofa and opened the gift brought by Ou Yihan.

It was a very beautiful silk scarf, and Jing Xiaocha recognized it as a limited edition luxury scarf that was trending this fall.

It’s quite valuable.

She looked up at Ou Yihan, "Sister Ou, I can’t accept something so expensive."

Ou Yihan smiled gently, "You call me Sister Ou, just like my little sister, and a sister gives gifts to her sister. As long as you like it, don’t worry about its price."

"No, it’s too expensive."

Jing Xiaocha refused to accept it no matter what.

Ou Yihan smiled less, pretending to be angry, said, "Xiaocha, I’ll be upset if you refuse again. You accepted the gift Wen Jin bought for you, but why can’t you take mine? Don’t you consider Wen Jin like a brother? Or are you treating me as an outsider?"

"Sister Ou, that’s not what I meant."

"If that’s not what you mean, then accept it. Although this scarf is a bit expensive, I bought it because it’s beautiful and I thought it would suit you well.

I hope you won’t just leave it unused. Honestly, it’s not as expensive as the dress Wen Jin got for you last time, so please don’t be so polite. Besides, I came to apologize today."

Jing Xiaocha’s eyes showed a slight change, and she asked puzzledly, "Sister Wen, what are you apologizing for?"

Ou Yihan sighed, her voice tinged with apology, "That day Shi Tian called me, insisting on asking for your home address. I initially didn’t want to tell him, but he said he really liked you and felt good about you... I caved in and told him."

"..."

Jing Xiaocha pursed her lips and didn’t respond.

While explaining, Ou Yihan observed Jing Xiaocha’s expression cautiously, "Xiaocha, I’m sorry, I didn’t know he would actually come to your house. Wen Jin scolded me harshly, and I also scolded Shi Tian, telling him not to bother you again."

Jing Xiaocha looked at Ou Yihan in slight surprise, "Sister Ou, did Brother Wen scold you?"

Wen Jin had mentioned that he would call Ou Yihan later to convey the message to Shi Tian.

Ou Yihan smiled without resentment, "He should’ve scolded me, it was my fault. I shouldn’t have told Shi Tian your address. You, a girl living alone, how could you just let any man into your home?"

Ou Yihan’s apology made Jing Xiaocha feel embarrassed, "Sister Ou, it’s not your fault. I know you meant well, but I have no such feelings for Shi Tian, and for now... I don’t have time for a relationship either."

As she finished, Jing Xiaocha carefully chose her words.

Women are sensitive creatures, and Jing Xiaocha didn’t want Ou Yihan to misunderstand further.

Ou Yihan stood and sat beside Jing Xiaocha. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

She took her hand warmly and said, "Xiaocha, if you don’t like Shi Tian’s type, just ignore him. I’ll introduce you to someone nice later."

"..."

Jing Xiaocha was about to speak, but Ou Yihan interrupted her, "Not having time isn’t a reason. A girl’s youth is just a few years, don’t be like me, waiting to date until you’re older."

"Sister Ou, you’re not old!"

Jing Xiaocha replied with a smile.

"A woman starts aging after 25. I’m an older unmarried woman now, dating Wen Jin with marriage in mind. Unlike when I was young, where I didn’t have to think about all this."

Ou Yihan’s words carried a strong sense of sentiment.

Whether it was Jing Xiaocha’s sharp intuitions or something else, she seemed to have caught another hint in Ou Yihan’s words.

As if telling her, that she and Wen Jin planned to marry in the future.

Other women who have thoughts about Wen Jin have no chance.

Jing Xiaocha said with a big smile, "Sister Ou, if you’re considered an older unmarried woman, then how can other women live? Your vacation with Brother Wen must have been delightful this time, right?"

This was the first time Jing Xiaocha asked about their vacation.

Just a casual question to shift from Ou Yihan’s previous topic.

Mentioning the vacation with Wen Jin, the smile on Ou Yihan’s face became even softer.

Even her voice carried the happiness of a woman in love, "It was the first vacation for Wen Jin and me, and also our first after confirming our relationship. It felt amazing."

Here, Ou Yihan paused for a moment.

Jing Xiaocha ignored the slightly bitter emotion spreading in her heart.

Her face retained a bright smile, listening to Ou Yihan continue, "Your Brother Wen is a very gentle and considerate person, and I’m very lucky to have met him."

"It seems, Sister Ou and Brother Wen are nearing some great news."

Jing Xiaocha teased with a smile.

Ou Yihan glanced at her playfully, "Xiaocha, let’s have dinner together tonight."

"I won’t be the third wheel, I have to rush some drafts tonight."

Jing Xiaocha shook her head and politely refused.

"You’re not an outsider, why talk about being a third wheel? Although I just came back today, your Brother Wen returned yesterday because of something at the factory. But, you probably haven’t seen him yet, right?"

Ou Yihan explained warmly with a smile.

Jing Xiaocha’s eyes flickered, wondering if Wen Jin hadn’t told Ou Yihan that they had lunch together when she called at noon.

She was about to speak when Ou Yihan, lost in her own thoughts, said, "I’ll call your Brother Wen and tell him we’ll have dinner tonight."

"Sister Ou..."

"Hold on a second."

Ou Yihan interrupted Jing Xiaocha, took out her phone, and dialed Wen Jin’s number.

Words Jing Xiaocha wanted to say got swallowed back down.

After a few seconds, the call connected, and Ou Yihan’s face softened with warmth at the sound of Wen Jin’s voice, "Wen Jin, are you free this evening? I’ve just agreed with Xiaocha, let’s have dinner together tonight."

Jing Xiaocha stood up, poured herself a glass of water, and drank.

She didn’t deliberately listen to Ou Yihan and Wen Jin’s conversation, instead, she pondered the plot she wanted to add.

"Xiaocha, I’ve made arrangements with Wen Jin. We’ll have dinner together tonight, so you can’t back out. I won’t disturb you now, hurry and finish your drafts."

A few minutes later, Ou Yihan’s voice chirped, interrupting Jing Xiaocha’s half-formed thoughts.

Ou Yihan was already standing up, ready to leave.

Jing Xiaocha didn’t refuse again.

Ou Yihan had already brought things to this point, further refusal would make Ou Yihan overthink.

Jing Xiaocha wanted to escort Ou Yihan downstairs, but she stopped her, asking her to finish her drafts at home.

After Ou Yihan left, Jing Xiaocha hesitated for a few seconds and called Wen Ran, "Xiaocha."

The phone rang twice, and Wen Ran’s gentle voice came through, Jing Xiaocha softly asked, "Sister Wen, I have a favor to ask."

"What is it? Just say it."

Wen Ran asked without hesitation.

"Tonight Sister Ou and Brother Wen are inviting me to dinner, could you have Little Hui go to your place first? I’ll pick him up later."