Chapter 194: What Illness Do You Have, My Shepherd

ed and cursed.I can't afford to see a doctor. Even though I'm hurt, I don't dare say anything.That night, we huddled in a corner like homeless people, really not knowing what to do. At that moment, a..."Zhi Mu, thanks again for the jacket you gave me last time."

Xia Chui Xue suddenly spoke, her voice a bit urgent, interrupting his contemplation.

With her usual smile, she handed him the black bag she had been holding in her right hand all along. Last time she got drenched in the rain, he put his coat on her, and she didn't even want to give it back.

His precious coat had his scent, which she cherished, and could only secretly part with it unwillingly.

She had known all along that unrequited love was bitter, but suddenly, as her gaze fell upon the unique necklace in his hand, she couldn't help but want more.

"Big Boss, you're about to head home soon. I still have a layover in Paris, though. Considering all the hard work I've put in for the company, could you maybe reward me with some jewelry" She teased him playfully just like she always did.

"What do you want"

Jun Zhi's shepherd, unconcerned, retorted with a question, "In this boutique, any jewelry she desires, he would casually swipe his card without a second thought."

He doesn't care about the style or whether it fits.

Summer saw his agreement and a surge of joy blossomed in her heart, but it was quickly replaced by even deeper despair.

She had long known of his coldness. If he was always this way with every woman, then she could tell herself that at least she had a place by his side.

And yet, there was unexpectedly an extra Qiao Baoer.

In this luxurious jewelry store catering to international customers, the female staff members all understood basic Chinese. Hearing their conversation, they immediately warmly approached Xia Chui Xue and introduced her to various latest and most expensive pieces of jewelry.

"I want the same one he just bought."

Jun Zhi's Mu's brain suddenly shot with pain. He tightened his grip on the delicate bag, a weariness and anguish etched between his brows. With a cold expression, he went to the soft sofa reserved for customers on the right side of the counter and sat down.

Xia Chui Xue lowered her voice as she talked to the shop assistant. He wasn't interested in what the woman was saying, and he leaned back against the sofa with his head tilted up, a throbbing pain in his head making him sigh inwardly.

"Ma'am, I apologize, but that ruby necklace was the only one we had... The other necklaces designed by the same master jeweler are over here, would you like to see them"

"Can't you find anything like this"

She glanced back at the man by the resting area, her words tinged with persistence.

The sales assistant at the counter was a little embarrassed. "I'm so sorry, even in our other branch there isn't any more of that style. There is only one."

"If you really want the same one, then... there might be replicas of it in the small shops in the busy market..."

Counterfeit.

Xia Chui Xue's lips twitched into a self-deprecating smile. There was only one, and it was her who had seen it first. Why couldn't she have it

She habitually turned her head to look at the man behind her, and suddenly, Xia Chui Xue's face tensed up, "Zhi Mu, what's wrong with you"

How is Junzhi Mu's health recently

Qiao Baoer was summoned to the old master's Beiyuan garden at the Jun family. It had been almost two months since she had chatted face-to-face with the old man like this, and she felt a little awkward.

What's wrong with him

Flustered, she straightened her posture, her brows furrowing slightly as she stared intently at the elderly man across the tea table.

"Madam, you should pay close attention to how often young Master Zhimu suffers from headaches..."

The old butler stood beside her, his tone worried, as if about to remind her of something. Master Jun glared sideways at the old butler, displeasure evident in his eyes, and immediately he shut up.

"What's going on"

Qiao Baoer recalled last night. With Jun Zhimu's strength, he should have been able to lift her easily, but that day he bumped into the table corner and almost dropped her.

She knew that as long as it was within Junzhi牧's capabilities, he wouldn't let this happen. She also found it strange.

Qiao Bao'er felt a surge of uneasiness in her chest, and she suddenly became nervous. "Grandpa, is there something wrong with Jun Zhimu"

"The young master ZhiMu is healthy."

As if panicked, the old butler hastily retorted that he wasn't lying, Junzhi Mu was indeed healthy. "It's an old injury..."

"What"

She couldn't hear the rest of what the butler said.

A long silence followed. >

The ornamental bamboo along the wall in the back garden of Bei Yuan swayed in the autumn wind, rustling loudly.

"...You let that troublemaker go home to accompany you on maternity leave. For the next year, he doesn't need to handle any company matters; just let him keep you company."

In the end, Qiao Baoer was led out of Bei Yuan's gate by the maid. Looking back, she saw the gate slowly close, and in her ears lingered the old man's last words, spoken in a low and heavy voice.

The setting sun in the west had gradually gone down. She had been called over to the old man's place at noon and sat opposite him awkwardly for almost the whole afternoon. She didn't understand Mr. Jun's intentions, as if he just wanted Jun Zhimu to have a rest.

Since it's a matter concerning the shepherd-king, why not speak to him directly What a strange old man…

She couldn't help but complain, but also took those words to heart.

I walked towards Dongyuan Garden, and couldn't help but pull my neck in a little. It was getting a bit chilly.

The wind ruffled her long hair. It was only the autumn breeze, yet it already carried a hint of chill. Her clear eyes scanned this vast Jun family estate. Within the high walls, everything bathed in the setting sun was breathtakingly beautiful, a beauty that suddenly made her uneasy.

She thought, when Junzhi Mu came back tonight, she would ask him clearly.

"Didn't you say you were coming back tonight"

After finishing dinner, she quietly went back to her bedroom and waited. Qiao Baoer watched the hands of the clock on the wall turn, it had already passed the expected time. After hesitating for a while, she took out her phone and called the other party.

"Oh, hello..."

Qiao Bao'er heard a strange voice from the phone, she was stunned for a moment, then listened quietly as the other party explained.

The man who answered the phone was Xiao Jie, the deputy general manager of the group. He said he had encountered some matters and that Jun Zhimu would be back the day after tomorrow.

"Is Junzhi Mu busy now"

"After he wakes up, I'll tell him you called..." The deputy general manager's voice was calm and steady.

Her heart suddenly beat faster, her fingers quickly dialed back, but only a prompt of "busy" or "line is occupied" came through. The call couldn't get through.

She was restless and anxious all night long.

The next morning, she had breakfast with Old Master Jun. Jun Zhiyan was also at the table. She ate listlessly, her eyes often drifting to the old man across from her. She was trying hard to figure out how to find out about Jun Zhimu.

"Madam, this package arrived from America."

This sudden international package made them all curious. Qiao Bao'er frowned and opened the parcel.

It is a jewelry box containing a platinum necklace with rubies.

"Chance…" Qiao Baoer read the French word.

She knew the French word meant 'lucky', but strangely, why would Jun Zhi Mu give her a necklace out of the blue When did he become so romantic as to buy souvenirs for his wife on business trips and send them home by express delivery Was this a surprise

She was somewhat surprised to find a pricey men's coat inside the package, not knowing if it was a deliberate surprise he had given her.

If she remembered correctly, this coat was given to her by Jun Zhi Mu the other day when Xia Chui Xue got caught in the rain.

Does this mean the package was personally packed and sent by Xia Chui Xue

"He didn't answer the phone... And I have to have someone send the gift back through courier..." She suddenly felt very anxious.

"Grandpa, do you know what Junzhi Mu has been busy with lately"

He directly addressed the old man, asking a question.

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Mei expressed her displeasure and spoke in a cold tone, "You don't even know what he's busy with! Zhi Mu went on a business trip and specially brought you a gift. How are you being a wife"

Jiang Meili disliked her, it seemed from the first glance they met, this high-class grandmother hated her.

She didn't want to argue with people, nor did she have the mood.

Her eyes were fixed on the old man, her voice low and strained, “Grandpa, is something wrong with Jun Zhi Mu”nking, she can't drink alcohol because she's pregnant.Zhu Xiaowei smiled enticingly, "Qiao Ba'er, it's okay if you don't go, but I heard that the person in charge of this year's activities is really i...