Chapter 1467: Uncontrollable Happiness

Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head with a smile, then said, "It's not just about killing time; you could elevate this hobby, for instance, by expanding its scale, increasing the variety, or cultivating new breeds."

Xu Xiaoxiao's words made Jiang Chenghao's gaze turn a bit dazed.

He seemed to be recalling something.

And his hazy expression made Xu Xiaoxiao think he didn't like her meddling.

This realization made Xu Xiaoxiao immediately change her tune: "Uh, I'm a layman, just saying whatever comes to mind; how to actually execute it is up to you to decide."

"But what you said is very good, it coincides with my past fantasies. However, after starting work, time became tight, and the fantasies eventually turned into... daydreams."

Recalling the past, Jiang Chenghao could not hide his melancholy.

Suddenly, he felt his shoulder sink.

Turning his head to look, he saw a small hand patting it.

Following the palm with his gaze, Jiang Chenghao saw Xu Xiaoxiao's smiling face.

She said, "This isn't just a fantasy; right now, you can turn it into reality."

Jiang Chenghao did not respond.

His gaze fell back onto the small hand on his shoulder.

This action made Xu Xiaoxiao realize it was inappropriate, and she hurriedly withdrew her hand.

Afterwards, her smile was a bit awkward: "Sorry, I was in a rush and unconsciously started encouraging you like a student."

"Being your student is truly fortunate."

"Mm, my students often say that too."

Xu Xiaoxiao accepted Jiang Chenghao's compliment calmly.

Although such a compliment was very likely just something said in passing.

Thinking of a colleague of hers who was very accomplished in gardening, Xu Xiaoxiao suggested again: "If you need professional guidance, I can help introduce you."

"That's good, if I have a need, I will contact you."

Jiang Chenghao paused for a moment, then said very earnestly: "Thank you."

Xu Xiaoxiao waved her hands and replied: "No need to thank me, I didn't really help you with anything."

"How did you not help me? You accompanied me to dream together."

Before coming to find Xu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Chenghao still felt his plan was perfect.

He would also soon be able to return to a normal life.

As a result...

After chatting with Xu Xiaoxiao, he realized just how ridiculously wrong he had been.

Fortunately, Jiang Chenghao discovered the problem in time and, with Xu Xiaoxiao's help, found his former wish again.

Jiang Chenghao felt that his mood at this moment was different.

This made him, how could he not thank Xu Xiaoxiao?

But Xu Xiaoxiao felt that Jiang Chenghao's description was not quite accurate.

She corrected him: "That wasn't you dreaming, but rather you grasping happiness that is within reach."

These words were very clever.

Jiang Chenghao smiled and said again: "Being with you, I am very happy."

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment.

Afterwards, her heart began to race!

She knew Jiang Chenghao definitely didn't mean anything else, but... Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't control her happiness!

This was truly pathetic!

While despising herself, Xu Xiaoxiao lowered her eyes and deliberately used a calm voice to chat with Jiang Chenghao: "You didn't have this attitude toward me before."

Thinking of before...

Jiang Chenghao smiled apologetically and said: "I apologize to you for my previous inappropriate behavior; to express my apologies, can I invite you to dinner today?"

Xu Xiaoxiao had just been complaining a moment ago and hadn't intended to make Jiang Chenghao apologize.

So she hurriedly said: "You don't need to apologize, and I don't have time today either."

Hearing this reply, Jiang Chenghao was clearly a bit disappointed.

He thought that Xu Xiaoxiao had not accepted his apology and was still minding past events.

But the actual situation was not like that.

Xu Xiaoxiao counted on her fingers and said: "I'm super busy today; I have class in the morning, a meeting in the afternoon, and I have to attend a project discussion in the evening. It would be early if I could finish before nine o'clock."

After finishing, Xu Xiaoxiao sighed, feeling that she was truly a corporate slave in the truest sense.

And hearing this, Jiang Chenghao realized he had overthought it.

She was just simply busy.

Realizing this, Jiang Chenghao's mood lightened a bit.

He even urged Xu Xiaoxiao: "Don't work too hard, take good care of yourself."

"Mm, I know."

"Then you go ahead and get busy; when you have time, let's make plans again."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded gently and watched Jiang Chenghao turn and walk away slowly.

Then, a question popped into Xu Xiaoxiao's mind: How did that guy suddenly become so gentle?

Remembering before, the two of them would even be at odds because of Liu Xin'ai's issues.

At that time, they didn't really see eye to eye.

And now...

Thinking of Jiang Chenghao's gentle and soft demeanor, Xu Xiaoxiao felt her heart turn into cotton candy.

The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

However, Xu Xiaoxiao's reason did not let her remain immersed in that bubbling pink atmosphere for long.

After thinking it over carefully, she realized that Jiang Chenghao was amiable toward her likely because he regarded her as a life mentor.

Or perhaps a love mentor.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao sigh.

She was clearly a novice at love herself, so why was she always offering advice on other people's relationship problems?

When would she finally be able to wait for her true love?

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed, then returned to the office feeling a sense of loss.

Yet, as soon as she returned to the office, she discovered that the people in the office... were looking at her with ambiguous expressions.

That older sister wearing glasses even said, "No wonder you didn't like the ones we introduced; it turns out there is such an excellent man right by your side!"

Hmm?

Xu Xiaoxiao looked puzzled.

The pregnant female colleague then smiled and said, "Compared to that gentleman just now, my husband's colleague is indeed not outstanding; it's normal that you didn't like him."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao finally understood that everyone must have seen the scene of her chatting with Jiang Chenghao.

At the same time, they had also misunderstood the relationship between the two of them.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao immediately explain, "He and I are not in the kind of relationship you are thinking of!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's tone was very sincere, but everyone's faces showed expressions of disbelief.

That older sister wearing glasses even said, "If he didn't want to develop a relationship with you, then why would he come looking for you?"

"To consult about some things; he recently encountered a problem that is difficult to solve, and since I happened to be able to help, I just helped out."

Seeking consultation from Xu Xiaoxiao?

Xu Xiaoxiao was skilled at psychological counseling, so didn't that mean...

Thinking that such an excellent person actually had psychological problems, everyone immediately revealed expressions of pity.

At the same time, they thought to themselves that there really is no such thing as a perfect person.

For a moment, everyone stopped gossiping about Xu Xiaoxiao.

Instead, they began to lament the impermanence of life.

The previous topic was also naturally brushed aside.

Not having to be gossiped about by everyone anymore, Xu Xiaoxiao should have breathed a sigh of relief.

But everyone's strange reaction... made Xu Xiaoxiao feel that something was not quite right.

She just felt that something had gone wrong.

However, Xu Xiaoxiao had no intention of correcting them.

At this moment, she took out her phone and, in her contacts, found the teacher responsible for the gardening class at the school.