Chapter 290: Let’s Try Again
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Extra Chapter 14: Brother’s Story
Nan Zhe and Yuan Chi were childhood friends and had the best relationship among their peers. It was not an exaggeration to say that they had really grown up together and had a lot of history. When they were young, they caused a lot of trouble.
Whether or not Nan Zhe still had Qi Yan in his heart could not escape Yuan Chi’s eyes.
Yuan Chi’s words were not unreasonable. After all, other than the Nan family, he knew Nan Zhe the best.
“Hey, Brother Nan. When I invite her over for my wedding, you can seize the opportunity.”
Yuan Chi was determined to matchmake this couple. He tried his best to be Nan Zhe’s wingman. “When you get married in the future, you can’t let me sit at the main table. You have to open a table for me and my wife!”
Nan Zhe smiled. He did not agree with his actions but did not stop him.
In Yuan Chi’s opinion, this attitude was tacit agreement.
Yuan Chi’s wedding was in mid-May.
She sent Qi Yan a wedding invitation immediately.
Qi Yan, who had received the invitation, was also very surprised. Yuan Chi was afraid that she would not come, so he specially called and reminded her repeatedly, “Brother Yan, you must come. ”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be there.”
“Oh right, if you have enough time, I’m still short of a best man. Why don’t you help me?”
Yuan Chi didn’t think there was anything wrong with letting Qi Yan be the best man. After all, he had treated Qi Yan as a good friend before.
It was not a big deal.
Without hesitation, Qi Yan agreed. “No problem. I’m very free recently. I can do it. What do you need me to do?”
“Why don’t we go and try on the clothes together tomorrow?”
“Sure.”
The next afternoon, Qi Yan took the high-speed rail to Jiang City. Before she left the station, she received a message from Yuan Chi. It was the address of the station parking lot. He had sent someone to pick her up.
According to the sign, Qi Yan quickly found the location.
However, when she approached, she stopped in her tracks as if she was frozen in place. She stared blankly at the familiar black Mercedes-Benz.
In her memory, Nan Zhe did not like such low-key cars, but every time he picked her up from work, especially during filming, he would drive this car.
In the past few years, she had always known about Nan Zhe’s movements. Part of it was through Nan Gel s WeChat Moments, and the other part was through Yuan Chi. Her father’s matter had caused a huge commotion back then. Everyone was sighing that the truth had finally been revealed. She was the only person quietly wondering how much work Nan Zhe had put into the matter.
She had always wanted to find an opportunity to thank Nan Zhe, but she did not dare to.
A car turned in behind her and honked a few times when it saw her blocking
Lile IUdU.
The parking lot was already empty. The honking shocked Qi Yan so much that she shrunk her shoulders and moved to the side.
After the car left, she took a deep breath and walked forward.
Knock knock. She bent down and knocked on the driver’s window. After a while, the person inside lowered the window and revealed a familiar face.
“Brother Nan. ”
There was no expression on his face. His gaze paused on her face for a second before quickly moving away. As he started the car, he called out to her, “Yuan Chi is not free. He asked me to pick you up on the way. Get in.”
“Okay.” Qi Yan had already mentally prepared herself. She walked around and got into the passenger seat.
About five to six minutes passed from the parking lot to the outside. No one spoke in the car. Qi Yan thought about it and felt that it was better to greet him.
Putting aside the previous relationship, the two of them were old classmates. “Brother Nan, how have you been these past few years?”
According to normal procedures, the other party would definitely say “not bad” or “not bad” before adding a question.
However, Nan Zhe refused. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye and said calmly, “Can’t you tell if I’m good or not?”
Ever since they met, Qi Yan had actually not dared to size him up impudently. Hearing his words, she could not help but glance at him.
After not seeing him for a few years, Nan Zhe looked more mature. From the side of his face, he seemed to have lost a lot of weight compared to back then.
The youthfulness from back then could not be seen between his eyebrows. There was an additional hint of indifference.
Six years had passed in the blink of an eye.
On the way there, the two of them did not chat anymore. When they arrived, Qi Yan found out that Nan Zhe was also one of the best men.
She could only blame herself for not using her brain in the beginning. With their relationship, how could Nan Zhe not be one of the best men?
Yuan Chi’s wife was from the north. The two of them could be considered a political marriage. However, they were not unfamiliar with each other. From the looks of it, they were more like a young couple in love. It seemed that both parties were very satisfied with each other.
At night, the group went to eat seafood nearby. After the meal, Yuan Chi and the others found an excuse to leave first, leaving Nan Zhe and Qi Yan behind.
For the next two days, Qi Yan did not return to Huai City. She planned to stay with her parents for the time being.
“Then I’ll go back first, Brother Nan.” He was very cold during the meal. Qi Yan planned to find an opportunity to have a good chat with him later. Nan Zhe took the opportunity to ask, “Where are you staying? I’ll send you.”
“No need. It’s quite convenient to take a taxi here.”
“Yuan Chi asked me to send you back.”
…” Yuan Chi again.
This place was a little far from where her parents lived. It would take more than 50 minutes to drive there.
She thought that the journey would be as awkward as before.
Unexpectedly, not long after she got into the car, Qi Yan heard him take the initiative to change the topic. “Will you be in the country in the future?”
“That’s right. After all, my parents won’t agree if I go out again. I’ve been abroad for a long time.”
“It’s been quite a while.” Nan Zhe suddenly laughed.
Hearing his laughter, Qi Yan’s gaze drifted and finally landed outside the window.
“Haven’t you had a boyfriend for so many years?”
Qi Yan did not expect him to ask this. For a moment, her breathing weakened.
It took her a while to reply.
“You haven’t met anyone suitable, or are you not in the mood to date?” After a pause, he looked at her sideways. “Or are you still thinking of me?” Qi Yan was stunned.
Qi Yan suddenly looked up and saw the facial features reflected in the car window. His gaze met hers.
She did not answer, and Nan Zhe did not ask further.
It was as if he was just casually teasing an old friend. He was quite casual, but she could not calm down.
For the rest of the journey, Qi Yan was restless.
For some reason, she felt an urge bursting from her heart. It was a feeling she had never felt in the years since she went overseas.
She thought about it for a long time and finally got an answer when the car stopped.
This feeling was exactly the same as when Nan Zhe asked her if she wanted to be together.
That scene was still fresh in her mind. She could even remember his tone at that time and the surging emotions in his eyes when he looked at her.
For a moment, Qi Yan wanted to grab hold of this feeling. However, her rationality returned, reminding her that she was the one who initiated the breakup back then.
Now, they were no longer at the age where they were still impulsive in their twenties.
When she came back to her senses, Qi Yan unbuckled the seatbelt and thanked him. “Brother Nan, be careful on the way.”
After saying that, she was about to open the door and get out of the car.
Before her hand could land, there was a sudden lock sound in the car.
She turned her head in shock and saw Nan Zhe leaning lazily against the seat. He lowered his head and took out a cigarette from the cigarette box. He slowly lit it with the silver rose lighter.
He actually kept it…
At that moment, Qi Yan felt her heart beat so fast that no other sound could be heard.
When she heard what Nan Zhe said, she thought she heard wrongly. “You haven’t answered my question.”
The question just now.
Why hadn’t she been in a relationship after going overseas for so many years?
“What about you?” Qi Yan didn’t answer anymore. She boldly asked, “Why didn’t you date?”
Ever since she went overseas, Yuan Chi would actually indirectly tell her every year that Nan Zhe was still single.
Nan Zhe lowered his head and smoked. After a while, he said, “I didn’t find a suitable one.”
His facial features were hidden in the smoke, and Qi Yan could not see the emotions on his face, but she could tell that he was lying.
There was a long, tacit silence between them. He was waiting for her to speak.
When he was about to light a second cigarette in frustration, Qi Yan pressed his hand down. “Would you believe me if I said that I didn’t find a suitable person?”
Nan Zhe looked up and sneered coldly. “Then your requirements are quite high. I’m not suitable. Despite all the men overseas, you were unable to meet someone either. What kind of person are you looking for? Why don’t I introduce you to someone?”
Qi Yan heaved a sigh of relief at the familiar sarcastic tone.
“There’s no need for an introduction.” She also smiled. After laughing, she pretended to be calm. “Although it’s a little overboard to say this, I do think you’re the most suitable.”
He raised his eyebrows. ‘You’ve been out there for six years, but you still think
I’m still the best. Tsk, you wish.”
She finally changed her words. “Even if there are men out there, I don’t feel like going out with them. I’m just shameless and still think about you.”
“And then?” This time, Nan Zhe changed his usual initiative and patiently guided her.
After some time, he finally heard the sentence he wanted to hear. “I definitely won’t be a deserter this time. Nan Zhe, let’s try again..”
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