Chapter 1266: Chapter 843: In the Wind_2
Jiang Nian was immediately like: "???"
No way, is the homestay service this thorough now? Even the neighborhood access has been recorded overnight?
No wonder it’s Guangzhou, big cities are just different.
When they were the only ones in the elevator, he casually asked. The latter seemed surprised and turned to ask back.
"Homestay?"
Zhang Ningzhi looked utterly confused, blinked, trying to act cute and get away with it, "It’s my house."
Jiang Nian again, "???"
Wait a minute.
You have a house in Guangzhou?
Your family is so wealthy, why would you live in Nanjiang Bay? Oh~~ It makes sense, as Zhen Nan’s best area is only in Nanjiang Bay.
Got it.
"Zhizhi."
"Hmm?"
"Why do you go to school in Zhen Nan?" Jiang Nian was puzzled, "Why not just in South City or elsewhere..."
Ding! The elevator arrived.
"Well, it’s because the household registration is in Zhen Nan." Zhang Ningzhi explained patiently as she led the way.
"Plus, at that time, my dad’s friend said Zhen Nan was a poor county, so there were extra points for exams here."
"Going to another place was too much hassle, at that time my parents’ business hadn’t expanded outside, later it did."
"When?" Jiang Nian asked.
"Senior year of high school."
"Alright." Jiang Nian thought for a moment, her grades before senior year were indeed average, probably got some tutoring.
Zhen Nan also removed the extra points for poor counties in these two years.
As for why she didn’t transfer in senior year, it’s quite obvious now, he finally understood why her mom wasn’t happy.
Turns out, he does look like someone after inheritance.
But now, Zhizhi having money is her business. As for him, he still needs to be self-reliant.
After entering, it was a suite over a hundred square meters.
Jiang Nian glanced at the living room surveillance and froze, "Zhizhi, your mom isn’t watching through the surveillance backend, is she?"
"No way, I bought the surveillance." Zhang Ningzhi tilted her head, "This house is already mine."
Hearing this, Jiang Nian immediately relaxed a lot.
If it were someone else, they would have started internal struggles by now. Whether they match, all the money and status issues.
Jiang Nian wouldn’t, when there’s a lot of lice, it doesn’t itch.
Besides, the guy clearly has a superpower. Still pretending to be a legal good citizen here, trying hard to make money.
Moreover, he is willing to pay off moral debts.
"Alright, rich lady." Jiang Nian patted Zhang Ningzhi’s head, "Let’s go, go out to eat."
"Hmph!" Zhang Ningzhi puffed up her cheeks, slapped him lightly, "Don’t call me rich lady, sounds old!"
"Then I’ll call you little girl."
"No, it makes me sound like I’m a generation younger than you."
"Then what should I call you?"
"Let me think, just call me..."
As they exited the house and entered the elevator, the voices gradually disappeared, leaving only a quiet hallway.
.....
They found a restaurant nearby to eat, chatting all the while— or more accurately, Zhang Ningzhi was asking questions.
Jiang Nian kept answering, occasionally throwing in a few questions himself.
Before they knew it, the meal was over, and they couldn’t quite remember what the food tasted like.
On a sweltering summer afternoon, the sun was hot.
They wandered through the old street, passing by a clock tower. The roads around were bare cement white.
The trees were lush with branches and leaves, verdant and dripping.
A sanitation vehicle emitted a monotonous beeping alarm, with a ding, an ice cream shop by the roadside opened its doors.
They exchanged a glance and entered the shop accompanied by the sound of wind chimes.
On the second floor, by the window, it was quiet.
Zhang Ningzhi dug into her glass cup of ice cream, glanced at the alley below, suddenly spoke.
"Hey..."
"What’s up?" Jiang Nian was initially supporting his head, bored and scrolling through his phone, he’s not that into sweets.
"I was thinking about something." Zhang Ningzhi glanced at him cautiously, her face serious, her tone earnest.
"I already have a house, aren’t you doing business? If you don’t have enough money, I can sell mine and then....."
"Cough cough cough!!!" Jiang Nian was startled, originally thinking she was about to mention some childish topic.
Didn’t expect her to come straight out with such a bombshell.
"No, you definitely should stop." Jiang Nian said, "I’m doing quite well selling clothes, not really short on money."
"Besides, don’t let your good intentions do bad things. To be honest, your mom already has a stereotype about me."
"That’s just her!" Zhang Ningzhi mumbled, clenched her fists, "I’ll always stand by your side!"
"Oh, and so will my dad."
Hearing this, Jiang Nian couldn’t help but be a little curious.
"What about your dad?"
"He seems quite nice." Zhang Ningzhi pursed her lips, "Last time I mentioned you were selling clothes."
"He even asked about the store and gave a pretty good review."
Jiang Nian: "???"
His heart skipped a beat, thinking it’s good he didn’t sell lingerie. Otherwise, who knows how your dad would’ve reacted.
"Pretty good means?"
"It just means good." Zhizhi said, "He rarely compliments others, so ’pretty good’ is very good."
"Uh...." Jiang Nian for a moment, didn’t really know what to say, "Alright, got it."
"My mom is just like that." Zhang Ningzhi spoke softer, her voice gradually losing confidence.
"If you’re upset, I apologize on her behalf. Or, I can let you vent."
"I’m not angry." Jiang Nian waved his hand, said lightly, "She’s your mom, I’m not that petty."
Hearing his response, Zhang Ningzhi believed him because she knew Jiang Nian never lies about such things.
"Got it, you’re really good."
....
The two wandered outside for most of the day, from clothing stores to snack shops, even if they couldn’t eat, they’d peek inside.
Whenever staff approached, Zhang Ningzhi would giggle and drag Jiang Nian away, enjoying themselves from one shop to another.
Until after eight, they walked back after dinner. The night wind blew, illuminating the old streets.
Jiang Nian held the little girl’s hand, leading the way. Occasionally pinching her, feeling she was tender enough to ooze water.
"Stop pinching!" Zhang Ningzhi glared at him, her eyes soft, with no hint of intimidation.
Jiang Nian maintained his thick-skinned demeanor, grinning without a care, just like back in school.
"Can I stroke instead of pinching?"
"No way, you big wolf!!" Zhang Ningzhi didn’t expect it to work, just hoped he’d tone it down.
At least, wait until they get home.
However, it wasn’t just Jiang Nian. She hadn’t seen Jiang Nian for a month, the last kiss was in July.
Their moments of intimacy were already counted on one hand.
They made their way back to the community, and after reaching the apartment, Jiang Nian restrained himself and went to take a shower.
He showered quickly, coming out of the bathroom and sitting down on the single-person couch in the living room, pulling out a thin laptop from his bag.
Zhang Ningzhi emerged from the bathroom to see this scene.
"Are you busy?"
"No, an employee messaged me." Jiang Nian looked up, "A minor problem, not too troublesome."
"Oh." Zhang Ningzhi entered the room, changed into a thin pink nightdress and blow-dried her hair.
Then, she began to wander around the air-conditioned living room.
Jiang Nian: "???"
He closed the laptop, went to wash his hands. Returning to the living room, he found Zhang Ningzhi on the balcony.
"What’s wrong?"
"Nothing, just the view is quite nice." Zhang Ningzhi turned her head, her loose bangs floating in the breeze.
The night wind blew, the girl’s side face was blushing. Her eyes like a clear spring, hands clasped behind her back.
Her rosy lips slightly parted, voice small.
"Come keep me company."
The two kissed under the moonlight, happening naturally. Until Zhang Ningzhi felt her body go soft.
Eighteen-year-olds’ hormones were in full swing.
Nurturing desire.
Kissing had never been as intense at this moment, the side effect of not seeing each other for a month was bigger than expected, as if about to engulf them both.
"Ah!" When Zhang Ningzhi was picked up, she instinctively exclaimed, "Go... go to the room."
"Which room?"
"Master bedroom."
Zhang Ningzhi doesn’t remember how they got into the room, only felt every inch of her skin rejoiced.
Until she arched again and again, near death and resurrected.
The whole person somewhat dazed, tossing aside her remaining rationality.
Upon regaining her senses, sweat already wetted her bangs, Jiang Nian held her in his arms. Gently patting her back, like a gentle slow comfort.
