Chapter 47 Senior, you and my sister are practically a match made in heaven.
The person opposite can accurately call out your name.
Shi Yang was surprised and stared at the person opposite her for a long time.
He was very handsome, with clean and sharp facial features, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, giving him a refined and scholarly appearance.
He greeted her with a smile: "Don't you recognize me?"
A blurry figure appeared in Shi Yang's mind, and he tried calling out, "Senior?"
Jian Qinian smiled gently: "Long time no see."
It would be a lie to say I wasn't surprised to see someone I knew.
"Long time no see, senior! What are you doing here?"
Jian Qinian said, "This coffee shop is owned by my cousin, and I came to help with the design. What about you?"
Shi Yang: "The company sent me here, and I ran into my senior as soon as I came in."
Jian Qinian thought for a moment: "It's been five years since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"
"Yeah, it's been a long time."
During her university years, Shi Yang gradually distinguished herself in design, showcasing astonishing talent. Jian Qinian was an even more talented individual than her; it's said that he won awards for his work in high school and was directly admitted to university without taking the entrance exam.
Jian Qinian was two years older than her, but they had the same mentor, so it was inevitable that they would meet.
He took good care of her, and they would create unique ideas together in design. They even completed their graduation project together.
In short, Jian Qinian helped her a lot and was both a teacher and a friend.
On the eve of her graduation, Jian Qinian had a family emergency and was unable to attend her graduation ceremony. Later, she returned to Beijing, and the two had no further contact.
Unexpectedly, they met again after all the twists and turns.
Jian Qinian also looked at her. The junior schoolmate who was already incredibly beautiful back then was now even more radiant and beautiful.
He adjusted his glasses, trying to hide his distraction: "How are you now?"
"It's great." Shi Yang smiled gently: "Being able to meet my senior, it seems this trip was definitely worthwhile."
Jian Qinian: "Same. Come on, let me introduce the basic situation to you first."
Jian Qinian explained the basic situation of the coffee shop to her in just a few words, and also explained the owner's requirements and the desired final effect.
He showed her his design drawings, pointing to a cluttered area and saying, "I want to make a partition here to separate two areas. The front part can be a small private room for guests who need privacy. The back part can have a bookshelf as a reading area. And over there, I've designed something that combines its original location and function..."
After explaining his ideas, he asked, "What do you think of my design? Or do you have any other ideas?"
Shi Yang smiled and asked, "When did you arrive, senior?"
Jian Qinian glanced at his watch: "About half an hour ago."
Shi Yang clapped and said, "Senior, you've only been here for half an hour and you've already almost finished the design. You're amazing."
Jian Qinian laughed: "I don't believe you have no opinion. You usually like to praise me and then criticize me."
"I didn't. You're the one who asked me to give my opinion."
"Then take another look for me."
Shi Yang took out a pen and sketched out a new design with a few strokes: "I think this needs to be done... to completely guarantee privacy, with the ventilation opening here..."
With a few strokes, she resolved the shortcomings and weaknesses in Jian Qinian's design.
He smiled and rubbed his forehead, his undisguised admiration falling on her: "Shi Yang, you always praise my amazing talent, but in reality, you are the design genius. You always hit the nail on the head. Don't forget, you are a few years younger than me. Your teacher once said that you lack experience and knowledge, but given time, you will surely achieve great things."
Shi Yang blinked: "It's because you taught me so well, senior."
Shi Yang went to confirm some details with the workers, and Xiao Yan came over and said, "Sister, he looks so amazing. I don't dare to interrupt when you guys are chatting."
Shi Yang patted her on the shoulder: "Your senior is a very nice person. If you have any questions, you can ask him. Getting his guidance will be a great help to your growth."
Xiao Yan's eyes darted around: "Sister, I think he's good-looking and talented too."
Shi Yang stopped negotiating and deliberately teased her, "You have ideas?"
Xiao Yan stomped her foot: "What are you saying? I think he's quite suitable for you. You two would be a great match if you were together."
Shi Yang choked, then twisted her ear: "What are you thinking about? Hurry up and get to work, stop talking nonsense."
"How is that nonsense? You're busy with work every day, you should also think about your life's important matters. You've finally found someone who shares your interests, so you should hold on to them tightly."
Shi Yang took it as a joke and let it go in one ear and out the other.
This busyness lasted until the afternoon.
Jian Qinian walked up to Shi Yang and said, "Thank you for your hard work today."
Shi Yang smiled and said, "Senior too."
The strands of hair on her forehead had gotten a bit grime from working.
Like a crystal pearl covered by floating dust.
Jian Qinian restrained his hand, which repeatedly wanted to reach out, and said, "There's something on your hair."
Shi Yang took out a small mirror and cleaned the dust off her hair to make sure she looked presentable: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, senior."
“Going to construction sites is inevitable in our line of work, so what if we get a little dusty? You’re already more capable than most girls, managing to stick in this line of work for so long.”
Shi Yang took a sip of water: "If you stick to what you love, you won't feel bitter. That's what my senior told me back then."
Jian Qinian smiled and said, "It's kind of you to remember. Are you free later? How about we have dinner together?"
"no problem."
They went to have a meal first, and then Xiaoyan suggested going to a bar.
Shi Yang wanted to go back to rest early, but Jian Qinian agreed.
So they had no choice but to come along.
After having a few drinks, Xiao Yan made a surprising remark: "Senior Jian, do you have a girlfriend?"
Shi Yang was also looking forward to this question. He was so talented and good-looking that many girls pursued him when he was in school, and some even asked him to help deliver love letters.
Jian Qinian glanced at Shi Yang before shaking his head.
Shi Yang was shocked: "Really? With a senior as outstanding as you, shouldn't there be countless girls who like you?"
"It's not that exaggerated."
Taking this opportunity, Jian Qinian asked the question he had been wanting to ask: "And you, Yangyang, have you had a boyfriend all these years?"
Just as Shi Yang was about to speak, Xiao Yan interrupted, "No, no, my sister is so outstanding, who among ordinary people could be worthy of her?"
Hearing that she hadn't looked for it either, Jian Qinian breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Yan ignored her and said ambiguously, "Look how coincidental it is, neither you nor my sister have found someone yet. Is it that God deliberately waited for this moment to bring you two together?"
Shi Yang kicked her under the table.
Shi Yang: "..."
She realized that agreeing to drink with Xiaoyan was a mistake.
She smiled apologetically at Jian Qinian: "She's drunk and talking nonsense, don't mind her. I'm going to the restroom, excuse me for a moment."
Going to the toilet is just an excuse.
She stood in the hallway to ease the awkwardness, and after a while, she turned around to go back.
There was spilled wine in the corridor, but it wasn't noticeable because the floor tiles were dark and the lighting was dim.
A waiter walked towards us carrying a tray full of wine, completely unaware that he had stepped on the wine.
His foot slipped, his body trembled, and the tray in his hand flew out.
Shi Yang was the person closest to her, and it looked like he was about to suffer.
In an instant, she felt her wrist tighten and was pulled back forcefully.
They escaped this undeserved disaster.
Behind me, I heard the crisp sound of a wine bottle shattering on the ground.
Shi Yang was about to say thank you when he looked up and froze.
The man looked at her intently and asked, "Don't you recognize me?"
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