Chapter 1328: Chapter 874: Often Walking by the Riverside (Part 2)
"I’m not looking at you."
"That’s still not okay. Anyway... I wanted to ask you something." Da Chao was about to speak but was interrupted by Jiang Nian.
"Don’t worry about it. Just buy a twenty-dollar breakfast tomorrow morning. All problems will naturally be solved."
Upon hearing this, Da Chao assumed a serious expression and cupped his fists.
"Please, Master, enlighten me."
Before leaving, Jiang Nian turned around and said.
"Because I’ll be hungry tomorrow morning."
"Damn!"
The next day, Saturday.
After Jiang Nian finished the twenty-dollar breakfast provided by Da Chao, he casually taught him a few tricks, tidied up, and went out.
Today he had an arrangement with Chen Yunyun to hang out at the library together.
To avoid any mishaps, they went to the National Library. It’s not far from Yan Garden, right in Zhongguan Village.
After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Chen Yunyun and another girl didn’t suspect anything either. The library at Beijing Institute of Technology is quite large, but you need to swipe a campus card.
Plus, it always feels a bit restrained on campus.
"Over here, over here." Jiang Nian waved to the two girls not far away, thinking it wasn’t easy.
After laying things out, he still needs to repair their relationship.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Chen Yunyun had a slightly apologetic expression, "Why did you come early? You’ve probably been waiting for a long time, right?"
"No, I just got here too."
Wang Yuhe, with sharp eyes, noticed him carrying something.
"Hey, did you buy snacks?"
"Yeah, you’re not allowed to eat inside." Jiang Nian said, "I brought a little, let’s share it somewhat."
"Thank you."
Actually, they’re just small snacks, eaten in a few bites. The stuff really isn’t important, it’s the gesture that matters.
For Chen Yunyun, paying attention to such small details is more meaningful than being taken for a ride in a Maybach.
....
In the library.
Chen Yunyun was reading a professional book, while Wang Yuhe was holding a historical entertainment book, laughing incessantly.
"Laughing like an idiot." Jiang Nian commented.
"You’re the idiot!"
Wang Yuhe said, teeth gritted, without looking up. She knew Jiang Nian was talking about her, and she was right.
"What are you reading?"
She leaned over to glance at Jiang Nian’s computer screen and found it filled with a jumble of data.
Her eyes grew dizzy, and she decided not to look anymore.
"What is this?"
"Nothing, just adult reading." Jiang Nian subtly shifted the topic, "What about yours?"
"History book of the Tang Dynasty."
He glanced over and saw it was a comic.
"Does this even count?"
"Why wouldn’t it!!" Wang Yuhe glared at him, puffing out her chest, looking rather cross.
Chen Yunyun turned her head and glanced at the two muttering.
"Stop messing around."
"Exactly." Jiang Nian followed suit by patting Wang Yuhe’s head, "Read seriously now!"
"Hmph!"
Wang Yuhe seemed quite irritated, but having grown accustomed to sparring with Jiang Nian, she felt something was missing when they weren’t in touch recently.
But ultimately, she sided with Yunyun.
All hands on deck, sisters unite!
Anyway, even if she wasn’t in touch with Jiang Nian. The worst would be some boredom, but not really discomfort.
At noon, the three ate at the self-service restaurant in the National Library.
"This place is huge." Wang Yuhe remarked, "Can so many people really eat here?"
"You haven’t seen much." Jiang Nian grinned.
"You!"
"Damn, it is really big." Jiang Nian took a look, instantly changed his mind, "What a waste of space."
Chen Yunyun: "...."
She couldn’t help but cover her face, feeling a bit embarrassed standing next to these two clowns, and nudged Jiang Nian, "Let me pay."
"What?"
"For the meal." She pursed her lips, "Buying a coupon is cheaper, only thirty bucks."
"You’ve already bought it?"
"Yes."
"Okay, how could I refuse when you’re the host." Jiang Nian nodded, "What time does the library close in the afternoon?"
"Five o’clock, the North District can stay open until nine in the evening."
"Alright, let’s see then." Jiang Nian waved his hand, "Anyway, there’s nothing much to do; let’s continue hanging out in the afternoon."
"Okay." Warmth flowed through Chen Yunyun’s heart, gradually smoothing over the scars inside her.
Women, indeed, have a mental record. If it’s settled, usually everything can be discussed.
Partly, some people are like this.
(Universal disclaimer)
In the afternoon, the three were less constrained in the library. Chen Yunyun lay on the table and took a nap.
Wang Yuhe wandered around.
Jiang Nian pulled out his phone, found a quiet corner, and then called Xu Qianqian again, this time getting directly hung up on.
Alright, got a response.
He didn’t call again, but instead sent two texts, simply explaining and inviting her out for a meal.
And then, nothing more.
Jiang Nian lowered his eyes, carefully recalling. Confirming that while he might be wild, he hadn’t encountered Xu Shuang at the sports field.
Finally, he turned back to the library.
He happened to run into Chen Yunyun just waking up; they walked out together, chatting softly as they walked.
"How’s the company doing lately?"
"Same as usual."
Jiang Nian didn’t want to talk about the company much, "Let me tell you something, I might have to go home tonight."
"Hmm?" Chen Yunyun looked slightly surprised, turned to ask, "Why, has something happened at home?"
"More or less, my dad is insistent on buying a new car." Jiang Nian said, "The family isn’t that well-off, and I don’t have much money on hand either."
"Planning to go back overnight to persuade him, we’re just an ordinary family. Should be honest and straightforward, nothing fancy like an Audi."
"Huh? An Audi?"
"Yes."
"Might as well buy an Audi Twin Diamonds," Jiang Nian almost effortlessly, pinned the blame on Old Jiang with a big pot.
Anyway, he’ll be giving him a car later.
Which one weighs more.
.....
At night.
Jiang Nian sent another text to Xu Qianqian, just a few short words, "I’m back in Zhen Nan."
This time, Xu Qianqian finally reacted.
"?"
Since he deleted WeChat, he was forced to use text messages to communicate, evoking a middle school vibe.
"Going back to take a look." he said.
Vaguely testing the waters to see if Xu Qianqian would take the bait. Unsurprisingly, Xu Qianqian replied again.
"Has something happened at home?"
Xu Qianqian also had feelings for the Old Jiang couple, and this kind of emotional trust shouldn’t be used up.
"It’s nothing." Jiang Nian replied, "It’s still what I mentioned last time, bought Old Jiang a car."
"Oh."
Up to this point, Jiang Nian didn’t reply further. Seeking forgiveness in person is more effective with persistence; overnight isn’t suitable.
Whatever he needs to say, the other party has already analyzed thoroughly. Randomly saying anything essentially just exposes weaknesses.
Pause for a bit, interject.
In the early morning, Jiang Nian arrived in Zhen Nan. Without disturbing Old Jiang and the others, he arranged to meet a friend.
This friend was Ma Guojun.
"Why the hell did you come back?" The big guy drove, "I just got my driver’s license, how’s my driving skill?"
"Came back to pick up a car for my dad." Jiang Nian casually replied, "Drive slower, I don’t have much fat to cushion."
"Damn it!"
The big guy continued to curse, but his face remained smiling, "Damn, college life really is the best."
"Just take a sick leave whenever needed."
Jiang Nian: "..."
Dash it all.
This damn fatso is really rule-breaking, forging a sick note, huh, let the instructor know who the real doctor is.
"Where’s Li Hua?"
Jiang Nian switched topics, "This guy from Chi Shi, has he asked you to fake a sick leave and then sneaked back?"
"Yes, said he would go traveling with his girlfriend." Ma Guojun mentioned this, a new burst of bird talk and lovely scene.
Then, he sighed.
"Damn, out of the five of us, it’s just me and Yao Beibei single. Damn."
"Yeah, why don’t you find someone?"
"I want to play games."
Jiang Nian: "Damn."
He didn’t want to talk to these fake people anymore, turned to look at the night view outside the window until he reached downstairs of his own home.
With a bang, he waved goodbye to Ma Guojun.
"Drive safe."
"Got it."
Jiang Nian watched the crimson taillights, like a flickering star, slowly disappearing into the night.
Only then did he slowly turn around and enter the old concrete building.
Meanwhile.
He edited a message and sent it to the sleeping Xu Qianqian, "It’s too late, I’m sleeping at your place."
"Not touching your bed, I’ll sleep on the sofa."
After sending, he pulled out his keys from his carry-on satchel. With little hesitation, he unlocked the door and went inside.
In the latter half of the night, Xu Qianqian replied.
"Sleep on the bed, going to be washed anyway."
