At Shi Jing's invitation, the two senior brothers finally relaxed a bit. Everyone started eating together.
During the meal, Shi Jing didn't mention the project again, but instead asked about Rong Yu's recent situation and whether she was adapting well to the new project development.
Rong Yubian told Shi Jing about the recent situation.
After returning to the research institute, Rongyu threw herself into new projects and studies, leading a very busy and fulfilling life.
During the conversation, Rongyu's two senior brothers would occasionally add a word or two, and the two gradually relaxed.
After the meal, Shi Jing didn't keep them in suspense and directly asked them the amount they needed.
The two senior brothers were less nervous now, and when Shi Jing asked them questions, they were gradually able to have a normal conversation.
"This project is progressing well. If all goes smoothly, it should only cost around ten million," Senior Brother Li explained.
The project was introduced by Rong Yu, and Shi Jing trusted him completely, so he wasn't worried about its authenticity.
Shi Jing had originally planned to invest in research projects and wouldn't judge a project based on its size. She felt the project had good prospects, so she readily agreed.
"Okay, I'll arrange to make the payment to you tomorrow."
After confirming the investment amount and payment time, the group finished their dinner.
Once outside the restaurant, Shi Jing realized it was raining. Summer thunderstorms always come suddenly, and not checking the weather forecast often leads to situations like this where you don't have an umbrella.
Not only Shi Jing, but Rong and the others are the same.
People gradually came out of the restaurant. Some went straight to their cars with umbrellas, while others, like Shi Jing and his group, waited inside because they hadn't brought umbrellas.
After a while, the car that Shi Jing had called arrived. She didn't rush to get in, but instead looked at the three people.
Has the car you ordered arrived yet?
"We'll be there soon." Rong Yu returned and showed her the ride-hailing page. "The weather's bad, you should head back early. The three of us will go back together, don't worry."
"Okay." Shi Jing felt relieved and then said to Rong Yu, "I'll be going now. Contact me if you need anything."
The rain grew heavier and heavier throughout the night, and another downpour occurred in the middle of the night, finally bringing a slight chill to the air.
Unfortunately, by the next day, the sun was high in the sky, and the moisture had been completely dried up.
*
Shi Jing did not stay in Dingdu for long; in the blink of an eye, it was already August 10th.
Shi Jing's school's military training this year is scheduled for August 18th, while Qi Shuang's school's is scheduled for two days earlier, on August 16th.
Qi Shuang was about to make arrangements to go to the capital, and Shi Jing planned to wait for Qi Shuang to arrive so that the two of them could go shopping together and buy some sunscreen and other products.
She confirmed the time to fly back and then told Zhang Sumu and An Chunian about her subsequent investment plans.
The two have a good relationship and work well together. They also have a close relationship with Ningyuan Investment; as long as this can be maintained, that's fine.
As for other projects, Shijing's company has no plans to produce them for the time being; investing would be much easier.
After explaining these things, she could fly back with peace of mind.
On the 12th, Shi Jing returned to Beijing by plane. On the 13th, Qi Shuang also took the high-speed train to Beijing.
On the day Qi Shuang arrived, Shi Jing drove his newly bought car and happily went to pick her up.
Since it was his newly bought car, Shi Jing took great care of it. He not only put a big "new learner" sticker on the back of the car, but also went so far as to apply a protective film to his beloved car.
She parked her car in the parking lot and went to the exit to look around. Qi Shuang's high-speed train arrived on time, and Shi Jing only waited a short while before seeing a familiar figure coming down from the elevator.
Qi Shuang dragged two large suitcases and a backpack as she queued to exit the ticket gate.
As soon as they came out, Shi Jing rushed over to help carry their luggage.
"Your suitcase is quite heavy," Shi Jing remarked, pulling one of the suitcases.
"Yes, my mom is worried that I won't have a good life here, so she wants to buy me everything she can and bring it over. If she could carry it all, she would buy even more," Qi Shuang complained sweetly.
"You," Shi Jing chuckled, noticing that the guy's expression clearly showed his indulgence.
"Let's go back first."
As Shi Jing spoke, he led the way, dragging his suitcase.
The two took the elevator up to the basement level, where Shi Jing's car was parked.
Upon seeing the new car, Qi Shuang's face lit up with surprise: "Is this the new car you bought?"
"Yeah, want to give it a try?" The three of them got their driver's licenses together, but Qi Shuang rarely touched a car at home.
Hearing Shi Jing's suggestion, she was pleasantly surprised: "Is that alright?"
"Sure, just drive slower, take it easy."
They were all young people, quick to learn and bold. Although it was a new car, after a little practice, Qi Shuang was driving it quite well.
Shi Jing turned on the navigation for her, and the car followed the navigation instructions smoothly all the way to the entrance of the community.
"here it is?"
“It’s the house I bought,” Shi Jing replied. “Just drive straight in, into the parking lot, the license plate number has already been registered.”
Upon hearing this, Qi Shuang did not stop and continued driving in.
The security guard at the gate glanced at the people in the car and let them through. The car continued driving in; Shi Jing's villa had its own parking space, which was very convenient.
After getting out of the car, the two took out their suitcases and went directly to the third floor via the elevator inside the villa.
Shi Jing's new house has been almost fully furnished, and he has been staying here since returning to the capital yesterday.
Now that Qi Shuang has arrived, Shi Jing naturally wants to bring her to stay here, so the two of them can cook hot pot together in their new home.
Shi Jing opened the door to the room next to hers and pushed Qi Shuang's suitcase inside.
This room is right next to the room where Shi Jing is currently staying, and it is very spacious and bright.
There aren't many rooms on the third floor, but each one is spacious, and there's also a large outdoor terrace. The terrace has been maintained and is now filled with flowers and plants, making it a great place to sit and enjoy the breeze on a clear autumn day.
Qi Shuang put her things away first, then ran downstairs to take a look. The second floor was mainly guest rooms, and the first floor, in addition to the living room and dining room, also had a large game area. The basement had even more functions, with a gym and a home theater set up there.
Qi Shuang looked around from top to bottom, then happily climbed upstairs to find Shi Jing.
"Shi Jing, your house is so beautiful!" Qi Shuang exclaimed.
Shi Jing looked at her amusedly: "If you like, you can come and stay. Anyway, I live alone."
"Our school requires freshmen and sophomores to live on campus, so I'll definitely come and stay with you during the holidays!"
“Sure.” Shi Jing didn’t mind and agreed immediately. “I’ll register you when we leave, so you can come in directly next time.”
As the two were talking, Shi Jing's phone rang. When he answered it, he found that the hot pot had been delivered.
On their way back, Shi Jing ordered hot pot delivery, and it arrived just now.
"Let's go downstairs for dinner."
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