Chapter 1314: Chapter 867: So-Called Misunderstanding (2)
Nimble hands and feet, ready in one hour.
During the process, he leaned against the counter. Reflecting on the morning’s events, he couldn’t imagine Xu Shuang being so bold.
It seemed like she really wanted a child.
However, it was somewhat hasty. Not to mention who would take care of it, even if money were no object, she wouldn’t be at ease.
With her personality, she would most likely take a leave from school.
Jiang Nian: "...."
Obviously not worth it, even though there’s a child. It wouldn’t affect him much, but how could he not care?
By then, he’d be in a passive position.
On this side, Jiang Nian was still in an internal conflict. Meanwhile, in the living room, Zhang Ningzhi smelled vinegar.
So, she followed the scent to the doorway.
"It smells delicious."
"It’s just okay." Jiang Nian snapped back to reality, his gaze landing on Zhizhi, "Want to try some?"
"Can I?"
"Yeah, it should be ready," he said. "Just the flavor isn’t that great, but it’s edible."
"Great!" The girl’s eyes curved into crescent moons, "It’s definitely delicious, I’ll compliment you."
He just smiled, thinking to himself. Wow, thinking about kids already.
Better focus on the here and now, the person in front of him.
As usual.
After cooking, Jiang Nian ate a few bites. Habitually, he lay on the terrace, the temperature a bit low.
He wrapped himself in a blanket, not feeling it much.
Suddenly, Yao Beibei walked over.
"Huh?"
"Jiang Nian, why do you have two shadows?"
"Ghosts have two shadows."
"Nonsense, ghosts don’t have shadows." Yao Beibei sighed, "Looks like I really drank too much this afternoon."
After speaking, she leisurely swayed back to the living room.
Amidst it all, he could still faintly hear two women talking. Their laughter like silver bells, ringing out in intervals.
Jiang Nian looked at the night sky, squinting slightly.
"Ah, life~"
Late at night.
The main bedroom light was off, leaving only a night light in the corner, casting a dim glow.
Beside him, Zhang Ningzhi was exhausted. Her eyes half-closed, looking drowsy and unconcerned.
Jiang Nian kissed Zhang Ningzhi’s forehead and tucked her in, covering her pale arms.
Then, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Luckily, this time he chose to rest in the master bedroom. Avoiding any awkward situations like last time.
Honestly, mopping is troublesome.
Both had washed up, but he wasn’t sleepy, so he got up to head outside.
Planning to grab a can of Sprite, to slowly enjoy.
Click, he twisted open the door.
In the guest room, Yao Beibei was half-awake, having just dreamed of the sea.
Dreamt of standing high on an island, listening to the waves crashing. Vaguely, someone was sobbing.
Crying? Who could be more miserable than me?
Yao Beibei, heart aflame, woke up instantly. Thinking of her situation, she sighed in melancholy.
She planned to fetch some water, just stepping out the door. She bumped into Jiang Nian, freezing awkwardly.
Damn! Waves crashing!
Forget it, play dumb.
"Here to get water too?" The living room was dark, Yao Beibei’s silhouette blending into the darkness.
Jiang Nian’s eyesight was good; he vaguely saw a shape. The contour in front more ample than imagined.
Her waistline was slim, descending to a fuller figure.
"Yes."
He planned to return to the master bedroom, without hiding anything, but remembered something and turned back to ask.
"Any difficulties with your parents’ affairs?"
"Quite a lot." Yao Beibei twitched her lips, jokingly, "For me, it’s all difficulties."
"Well, if you need help, just ask," Jiang Nian said, holding onto the Sprite, "And stop drinking so much lousy alcohol."
The last sentence was from genuine concern.
Yao Beibei’s foolish act reminded him of someone, the deeply scheming old woman Li Lanying.
Yao Beibei: "...."
She instinctively wanted to retort but reconsidered. Jiang Nian, a freshman, already started a brand independently.
At least, he certainly seemed more capable than she was.
Jiang Nian returned to the master bedroom, drank the Sprite, and then re-washed in the bathroom before casually getting back into bed.
Zhang Ningzhi turned over, her expression drowsy. She pulled a pale arm out and grasped his hand.
Her tone was lazy, like clouds stopping on a cloudy day.
"Why aren’t you sleeping yet?"
"Just had some water, you sleep first," Jiang Nian soothed her, thinking to himself Zhizhi had changed quite a bit too.
Once adorable and lively, now a bit lazy. Always needing him to carry her to the shower.
Perhaps.... She let her guard down.
Whether in her energetic aspect or her lazy demeanor, she’s laid it all out openly.
"I... I can’t anymore, did my best." Zhang Ningzhi said, "So sleepy, not doing this anymore."
Jiang Nian: "...."
"I didn’t ask you to."
"Oh oh." Zhang Ningzhi wrapped her arms around his again, quickly falling back asleep, "Don’t worry, you’ll...."
"Find a... way."
Her words amused him, and Jiang Nian just smiled it off. Drowsily, he followed suit, falling asleep.
.....
A week and a half into the semester, the new students were gradually adapting to university life, becoming more adept.
The most noticeable change was, the class now had one more couple.
At this time, it’s indeed the best time for romance, even professors supported freshmen dating.
If you wait too long, who knows about later.
"Bro, are you not interested in women?" Da Chao turned, looking at Brother Bao Song playing games.
"Why?"
Brother Bao Song glanced at him, "Just because I don’t brown-nose, it means I’m not into them? Can you get laid by chasing them?"
"Damn!" Da Chao clutched his chest, "Though crude, true, but you’re way too crude!"
"Can’t be bothered to argue, why don’t you ask your Brother Nian."
"Brother Nian."
Ever since the dorm found out, someone from the same town as them was behind a brand, they all uniformly called him Brother Nian.
Or, my lord~
"Go ahead and date," Jiang Nian said, "As long as you don’t pursue what you can’t handle, know your limits."
"What do you mean by can’t handle?"
"Too pretty."
Da Chao: "....."
Jiang Nian took the time, requesting a leave. Planning to make a nice round trip, merging the weekend and flying to Yuhang.
He was thinking of speeding things up. Lately, he’d been anxious, unable to focus on work.
"Are you going on a trip?" Deng Yi looked up, surprised at him, "With your girlfriend?"
"Yes." Jiang Nian didn’t bother to explain.
Deng Yi’s expression froze momentarily, then quickly returned to normal, "Why doesn’t your girlfriend attend class with you?"
"She’s too pretty, I can’t rest easy," he stated.
Deng Yi: "...."
Actually, Deng Yi was quite pretty too, but her figure wasn’t Jiang Nian’s ideal type; besides, he was rather conservative overall.
So, he had no intentions.
"Alright then." She forced a smile. "I’m off to dine with my roommates first."
"Mm."
Jiang Nian returned to the dormitory, readying to pack. Remembering his agreement with Yu Zhiyi, he suddenly felt awkward.
Setting a date now didn’t seem right.
He was going for serious business.
No businessman neglects selling goods, walking around with a woman at West Lake. Enamored at night, how could he work?
Crazy!
Suddenly, he thought of Chen Yunyun. If things dragged on, Chen Yunyun might misunderstand again.
There’s no avoiding it, a conversation was due eventually.
This weekend...
Jiang Nian considered it, eventually messaging Chen Yunyun, inviting her to chat by West Lake this weekend.
A chat, meaning discussing matters.
A pot of tea, talking half the day away.
Chen Yunyun had been to West Lake, had no interest in a second visit, making it suitable for discussions.
A minute later, she replied, "I can take a leave on Friday, are you leaving today?"
"Yes, I’ll head over to handle some things first," Jiang Nian typed, "I’ll buy your ticket."
Chen Yunyun declined, "No need, I can buy it myself."
Jiang Nian stared at the chat record, momentarily stunned.
"Oh okay."
On the other side.
Chen Yunyun put down her phone, checked her Alipay balance, then started messaging one by one to ask for leave.
She pressed her lips, trying not to cry.
Suddenly, a voice sounded.
"Yunyun, what are you doing?"
