Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Lu Zhao showed a helpless smile, ...

18.

This year, the Jiang family spent the warmest and most reassuring Spring Festival holiday.

After a trip on New Year's Eve, Jiang Nian returned in good health. As the holiday wore on and his family started working, Jiang Nian was left alone at home again.

Jiang Nian found a time when the whole family was together and asked his family to let him go out occasionally.

Lan Xin and the others discussed it and agreed. They were worried about Jiang Nian's health, but they also wanted him to experience the beauty of the world like other healthy children, to see and feel everything outside with his own eyes.

Jiang Nian had been in this world for twenty-two years, and he shouldn't have always been stuck between home and the hospital. Life wasn't supposed to be like this. He came to this world to see the beauty of the world.

Lan Xin, Jiang Yunlei and others are willing to give him the best within their capabilities and within the scope of ensuring Jiang Nian's safety.

Lan Xin said: "Tell us when you go out. Don't go out alone. Let someone follow you."

Jiang Nian said, "I know." He couldn't drive, so he always took a driver with him when he went out.

After being allowed to go out, Jiang Nian went shopping with his mother on the first day, had afternoon tea, and bought a gift for his father Jiang Yunlei.

Mr. Jiang has been active in the business world for decades, but because of this gift, he was so moved that he secretly hid in his room and wiped away his tears.

The next day, Jiang Nian ran to the company to give his brother some loving snacks and milk tea.

Jiang Hao was in a meeting at the time. When the secretary told him that the young master had arrived, Jiang Hao stood up with a cold face, which scared the participants.

Jiang Hao personally went downstairs and brought Jiang Nian to the office lounge. Jiang Nian said that he had taken the whole car ride and was not tired at all.

Jiang Hao remained unmoved and said, "Wait until I come back."

That afternoon, the Jiang Corporation's office area was particularly bustling. Jiang Nian brought a lot of delicious food and drinks to distribute to the employees, and even prepared a non-sweet snack for his brother's taste.

Jiang Nian stayed in the company for an hour before Jiang Hao personally sent him downstairs, stuffed him into the car, and instructed the driver to take him home safely.

On the third day, Jiang Nian went to see Shen Rong. Coincidentally, Lu Zhao came to Shen Rong's company for a meeting today. The three of them met in Shen Rong's office and were all very surprised.

Chen Rong asked his secretary to bring in some fruit and hot tea, and said with a smile: "You didn't even tell me you were coming in advance. What if I'm not in the company?"

"If I tell you in advance, it won't be a surprise." Jiang Nian said, "If you're not here, I'll come next time." Anyway, he doesn't have to work, so he has the most time.

Chen Rong's office is on the top floor. The office space is huge, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, which provides excellent lighting. Standing in front of the window, you can overlook the scenery below.

Jiang Nian looked into the distance and said, "This is my first time coming to your workplace, Chen Rong. There's a big shopping mall over there."

There was a hint of eagerness in his voice. Chen Rong's eyes met with Lu Zhao, who was sitting on the reception sofa, and he reacted quickly. Chen Rong acted embarrassed and said, "I have something else to do this afternoon, so I can't accompany you."

Jiang Nian said, "It's okay. Just go about your business. I'll take care of it myself."

Chen Rong said, "It's boring to go shopping by yourself. Besides, the mall is crowded and I'm worried about you being alone. Lu Zhao is here and he has nothing to do this afternoon. Let him accompany you."

Jiang Nian immediately said, "Why would I trouble Mr. Lu..."

Lu Zhao placed the cup on the table with a soft thud. Jiang Nian turned around and looked into Lu Zhao's dark eyes. Lu Zhao smiled and said, "What's the trouble? Aren't we friends?"

Jiang Nian was stunned. Friends?

He and Lu Zhao really got along well, and every time they met, they were very happy. Lu Zhao knew that he was not as well-behaved as he seemed, and would secretly climb over the wall to go out and play without telling his family.

Lu Zhao would help him keep secrets, build snowmen and play snowball fights with him, set off fireworks with him on New Year's Eve, and wish him a Happy New Year...

If these things happened to anyone else, Jiang Nian would have regarded them as friends long ago, and very good friends at that. However, because of Shen Rong, he always kept a distance from Lu Zhao.

Jiang Nian saw Lu Zhao under his gaze and nodded: "...We are friends."

"Then there's no need to be so polite." Lu Zhao said.

Chen Rong didn't want to watch Lu Zhao's peacock spread its tail, so he glanced at his watch and said hurriedly: "I'm leaving now, you can rest here for a while."

"No need." Jiang Nian said, "We'll go downstairs with you."

After separating from Shen Rong downstairs of the company, Lu Zhao and Jiang Nian went to the shopping mall near the Shen Building. For men, there is really nothing good about shopping malls.

It was still early, and Jiang Nian wanted to go somewhere else. Lu Zhao asked, "Where do you want to go?"

Before he couldn't go out, Jiang Nian wanted to go to many places. Now that he was free, he didn't know where to go. That's why he chose to visit his eldest brother, Shen Rong.

Jiang Nian turned to Lu Zhao and asked, "Mr. Lu, do you have any recommendations?"

Although it is the beginning of spring, it is still chilly outside. Given Jiang Nian's physical condition, it is more appropriate for him to do indoor activities.

Lu Zhao asked, "Do you want to go to the shooting range?"

Jiang Nian's eyes lit up: "Okay, let's have another match."

Lu Zhao narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm happy to accompany you."

The two of them played a few rounds of shooting at the shooting range, each winning and losing, and Jiang Nian felt very happy. They played until dinner time, and if it weren't for the protest from his stomach, Jiang Nian would not have thought about eating.

They had just finished a round and both had taken off their earmuffs. Jiang Nian asked Lu Zhao to play another round with him when his stomach growled. The sound wasn't loud, but they were in the quiet business VIP box and were so close together that Lu Zhao must have heard it.

Jiang Nian lowered his head, too embarrassed to look at Lu Zhao, feeling a little ashamed.

A blush crept up Jiang Nian's fair face, and soon even his ears were dyed red. Lu Zhao felt his heart soften as he looked at him.

He felt very surprised and amazed. He never thought that one day such a person would appear in his life - every frown, smile, and gesture of hers seemed adorable to him.

Lu Zhao's voice was very gentle, as if he was afraid to startle Jiang Nian. He said, "It was my negligence. I was so engrossed in playing that I forgot the time."

Jiang Nian hurriedly said, "No, blame me." It was he who kept pulling Lu Zhao to play with him.

Lu Zhao didn't argue with Jiang Nian about who was right or wrong. He took off his goggles and said, "Go change your clothes. Let's go eat."

A gentle voice dispelled the embarrassment that was welling up in Jiang Nian's heart. Seeing Lu Zhao pull out his phone, seemingly preparing to arrange lunch, he immediately said, "Mr. Lu, let me treat you to a meal. I've already said that I'll formally invite you when the time comes."

This was the promise Jiang Nian had made to Lu Zhao at Grandpa Shen’s birthday party. He thought that this promise would not be fulfilled for a long time, but he was lucky enough to be able to fulfill it.

Lu Zhao didn't refuse, put down his phone and said yes.

Their tastes were very similar, and Jiang Nian chose Huaiyang cuisine. He was very conscious of being the host, calling him Mr. Lu at the table and taking good care of him.

When Jiang Nian once again addressed Lu Zhao as Mr. Lu, Lu Zhao put down his chopsticks. Jiang Nian immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Zhao showed a helpless smile and said softly, "Jiang Nian."

Jiang Nian hummed, with an expression that said, "You speak, I'm listening."

Seeing Jiang Nian responding to his name so naturally and without the slightest surprise, Lu Zhao looked even more helpless. He said, "You keep calling me Mr. Lu, making me feel like I'm at a business dinner."

Jiang Nian blinked, "Then..."

Lu Zhao said: "Just call me by my name."

Jiang Nian: "This is inappropriate..."

Lu Zhao called his name again, and Jiang Nian responded. Lu Zhao asked, "Do you think it's inappropriate for me to call you by your name?"

Jiang Nian shook his head.

Lu Zhao: "Then do you feel it's inappropriate to call Chen Rong by his name?"

Jiang Nian shook his head again.

Lu Zhao said, "You can call Chen Rong by his first name, but you can't call me by my first name. Aren't we friends?"

Jiang Nian immediately said, "Of course we are friends."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Lu Zhao smiled beautifully. He looked at Jiang Nian with a hint of encouragement in his eyes. Jiang Nian was silent for two seconds, then called out, "Lu Zhao."

Lu Zhao was satisfied and picked up the chopsticks again. Jiang Nian breathed a sigh of relief.

After a while, Jiang Nian forgot again and called out "Mr. Lu". Lu Zhao looked at him with a smile and replied, "Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Nian fell silent, touched his nose and said, "That sounds really... weird."

Lu Zhao looked like he understood.

Jiang Nian smiled again. He picked up the juice and said, "I'll remember that. I won't call it wrong next time."

Lu Zhao clinked his glass with his and said, "Okay."

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