Chapter 21: Better to Go Crazy
Her mother called her in the afternoon, but she was too busy to answer. She wondered if something had happened in Jiang Yining's family again.
"Today's meal went smoothly." Jiang Yining got up from the bed. After a nap, she felt that she could hardly lift her arms.
"After lunch, I went home and had a tantrum, then went to the gym with He Chi in the afternoon."
Jiang Yining felt that being too obedient would make one more likely to be bullied, so it would be better to go crazy, make himself happy, and make others suffer.
In the past, her father kept showing weakness in front of her and used PUA again and again, so that she kept giving in.
Zhang Qiao asked, "You weren't bullied when you got home, were you?"
"without."
After getting Jiang Yining's answer, Zhang Qiao didn't ask what happened specifically. She said with a smile, "Before, I asked you to go to the gym with me, but you refused no matter how much I persuaded you. Now, He Chi asked you to go."
She said with emotion, "As expected, He Chi's words are more effective than mine."
Listening to Zhang Qiao's words, it seemed as if she was too obsessed with beauty and forgetful of friends, but it seemed that Zhang Qiao was not wrong. Jiang Yining said flatteringly, "Okay, I will accompany you next time."
She took the membership card out of the drawer and said, "The owner of this gym knows He Chi. He saw me today and gave me a VIP card."
Jiang Yining also didn't know what the use of this "Supreme Gold Card" was.
Zhang Qiao took a look and said, "Oh, this gym is very famous in Lincheng. It has several branches. The Supreme Gold Card is a lifetime membership and is valid in all branches."
Jiang Yining said regretfully, "It's a real-name system, otherwise I would give it to you. It would be a waste to give it to me."
"I see that He Chi is a person who exercises regularly. You can go with him when you have time," Zhang Qiao said.
Jiang Yining is a person who would rather lie down than sit. He usually likes to stay at home and is interested in literary and artistic activities.
She is not in very good health and is always infected when the flu season comes.
As Zhang Qiao was talking, Jiang Yining lay down again, hummed perfunctorily, and after covering himself with the quilt, he said to her, "There's your favorite sea salt cheesecake in the refrigerator."
Seeing her like this, Zhang Qiao smiled and said, "I took two days off, and I have several days off including the weekend, so I can help you move."
Hearing this, Jiang Yining poked his head out and smiled playfully, "Qiaoqiao, you are really my timely help. It's worth our living together."
“…”
Zhang Qiao didn't know what to say to her for a moment, so she simply closed the door.
They are "living together" and there is no need to worry about others hearing and making wild guesses.
The next day, when Zhang Qiao returned home from get off work, Jiang Yining was putting on makeup in the room.
The door of her room was open. When she heard Zhang Qiao come in, she shouted outside, "Wait a moment. I haven't finished my makeup yet."
Zhang Qiao stood for a while at the door of Jiang Yining's room, leaning against the door frame with her hands folded. With a smile in her eyes, she said sincerely, "It's rare to see you dress so seriously."
Last night, this man came out in the middle of the night and scared her. He said, "Go to the bar with me" and quickly ran back to the room.
She had been busy all day and had no time to ask Jiang Yining. Now seeing Jiang Yining looking like he was ready to go to the battlefield, she guessed a little.
Jiang Yining took her words to heart.
The two have known each other for many years. Jiang Yining knew that she couldn't hide it from Zhang Qiao, so she was frank. She turned around and looked at Zhang Qiao, "Qiaoqiao, help me pick out an outfit."
Zhang Qiao walked into Jiang Yining's bedroom. She was not in a hurry to pick out clothes for Jiang Yining, but first looked at Jiang Yining's makeup today.
"Your makeup is too light." She touched up Jiang Yining's makeup and picked up her lipstick. "It's a waste that Aunt Du gave birth to such a beautiful you. What's the point of being so bland all day long?"
Jiang Yining is a beautiful woman with delicate and three-dimensional facial features, but she is not aggressive and gives people a gentle and peaceful feeling.
She is usually low-key and dresses very conservatively. The clothes and skirts in her wardrobe are almost all simple and gentle in style.
Zhang Qiao had long been dissatisfied with the clothes in her closet.
After finishing her makeup, Jiang Yining looked at her fiery red lips in the mirror and frowned slightly, "I think it's a little too red. This makeup doesn't go well with my clothes."
Zhang Qiao said calmly, "Who said I want to wear your clothes?"
Before Jiang Yining could react, Zhang Qiao took her to her room.
Zhang Qiao opened her wardrobe and picked out a black low-necked halter dress. The dress had a great drape and pleated design at the waist to make it look slimmer.
Without giving Jiang Yining time to hesitate, Zhang Qiao stuffed the skirt into her hands and pushed her into the bathroom, "Be good, try it first."
After Jiang Yining changed into the skirt, she looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. This style was very different from her previous ones. After a while, she opened the door and went out.
She asked Zhang Qiao for her opinion, "Would it seem too..."
Zhang Qiao knew what she was going to say and said firmly, "No, most people go to bars to chat and drink, and most of them dress up beautifully. It's normal for you to dress like this."
She picked up their bags and went out, not giving Jiang Yining a chance to regret.
After getting in the taxi, Zhang Qiao finally remembered to ask, "Are you sure He Chi is in the bar?"
Jiang Yining felt that the lipstick on her lips was too bright, so she took out a tissue and a makeup mirror and gently wiped off some of it.
Hearing Zhang Qiao's words, Jiang Yining gave her a curved smile, a little embarrassed, "I don't know if he is here."
Knowing what Zhang Qiao wanted to say, Jiang Yining said first, "You don't understand the feeling of secret love. What if he is here?"
Zhang Qiao was silent for a moment, "I really don't understand."
She has always adhered to the principle of never compromising herself. If she meets someone she likes, she will pursue him/her, and if she doesn't like him/her, she will break up with him/her.
The uncle driving in front heard their conversation and said enthusiastically, "Little girl, you are so beautiful. If you meet someone you like, just chase him. Don't be shy."
Jiang Yining was embarrassed.
Zhang Qiao laughed out loud without any hesitation.
Before going out, Jiang Yining only had time to pick up a thin white cardigan, which she put on before entering the bar.
Zhang Qiao was still wearing the clothes she wore to work today. She was dressed smartly, forming a sharp contrast with Jiang Yining.
The further Jiang Yining walked in, the more uneasy he became. "Qiaoqiao, you should change your clothes. It seems like I'm being too deliberate."
"No, I can't steal your thunder tonight. Don't be afraid. Be confident."
Zhang Qiao pulled her hand and quickened his pace.
The bar was full of handsome men and beautiful women, and business was booming. The two of them went in and looked around, only to find that there were no seats left.
Jiang Yining was sharp-eyed and saw someone getting up and leaving, so he quickly walked over with Zhang Qiao and sat down.
The decoration of the store is very stylish, the lighting is not bright, and there is a great atmosphere. Soft music is playing, which is very different from the bar that Jiang Yining has in mind.
Zhang Qiao ordered a glass of wine for her and Jiang Yining.
Jiang Yining just looked and found that He Chi was not in the bar. She felt relieved, but a sense of loss quietly welled up in her heart.
Jiang Yining glanced towards the door, and He Chi's figure suddenly appeared in her sight.
She originally planned to push her hair behind her shoulders, but the moment she saw He Chi, Jiang Yining's movements seemed to freeze.
"My colleague said many girls come here because of its reputation. The two owners of the bar are both stunningly handsome..."
Zhang Qiao didn't hear Jiang Yining's words, so she looked up at her and saw that her eyes were fixed on the door.
She followed Jiang Yining's gaze and saw a tall and slender man walking into the bar. His simple attire could not conceal his aura.
Just by looking at his profile, you can tell that his facial features are outstanding. When He Chi looked over here, Zhang Qiao saw the wildness and unruliness in the man's dark eyes.
Seeing Jiang Yining's reaction, Zhang Qiao was certain that this man was He Chi. She sighed, "He is indeed stunning!"
What her colleague said was not an exaggeration at all.
At the same time, she also understood why Jiang Yining had been obsessed with He Chi for eight years.
In a flash, Jiang Yining and He Chi's eyes met.
Jiang Yining was like a student who was caught by his teacher and could only smile awkwardly at him.
He Chi thought he had seen it wrong and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Every time he saw Jiang Yining, she was wearing light makeup.
It was the first time I saw her dressed so exquisitely. Her previous straight hair had become slightly curly long hair, with red lips and black hair, showing the intellectual beauty of a young mature woman.
This black dress looks a bit sexier than her usual style, but her unique gentleness neutralizes this "sexiness".
He Chi changed his original route and walked towards the table where Jiang Yining and Zhang Qiao were.
There was a hint of surprise in his dark eyes. He didn't expect Jiang Yining to actually come to his bar. He thought she was just being polite.
He Chi originally had one hand in his pocket, but he took his hand out as he walked towards Jiang Yining. When he got closer, he saw that there was another girl next to Jiang Yining.
Zhang Qiao stood up and said, "I'm going to the bathroom."
She patted Jiang Yining's shoulder gently and whispered, "Come on."
Jiang Yining: “…”
Her heart started beating faster when she saw He Chi walking towards her. The closer he got, the more at a loss she became.
The conversations around her seemed to have disappeared. She could no longer hear anything but the thundering sound of her own heartbeat.
Jiang Yining subconsciously tightened the cardigan she was wearing. Seeing He Chi staring at her, her ears started to burn.
I shouldn't have come here dressed like this today.
He Chi walked to the opposite side of Jiang Yining, with a hint of surprise in his dark eyes. "I saw you from a distance and thought I was seeing things."
Jiang Yining tried her best to act natural. She smiled lightly and said, "My friend is free today too, come over and sit with me."
He Chi did not continue the topic. He glanced at the wine in front of Jiang Yining and said, "This wine is quite strong. I remember you can't drink much."
He found it funny that Jiang Yining always seemed nervous every time he saw him. Although he looked rather cold, he was not to the point of being scary.
He Chi deliberately relaxed his tone, a hint of a smile in his voice, "The bartender has prepared a few new drinks that are more suitable for you. I'll have the waiter bring them to you later."
The next morning, Jiang Yining and Zhang Qiao were packing their things together. During that time, Jiang Yining received a call from Jiang Yufang.
Jiang Yining simply said, "Aunt, I'm busy moving now. If you have anything to say, please wait until I'm done moving."
Jiang Yufang was stunned and could only say "OK".
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yufang still hadn't reacted. She always felt that her niece was different from before, but she couldn't tell exactly what had changed.
Zhao Hong called her last night to complain that Jiang Yining wanted to kick their family out.
Jiang Yufang didn't believe that Jiang Yining would do such a thing, and wanted to reconcile the relationship between Jiang Yining and Zhao Hong.
All we can do now is wait a few days.
When Jiang Yining quarreled with them yesterday, the noise was quite loud, and several families next door heard it. With Aunt Sun's help, the news has now spread outside.
Zhang Qiao heard about it from her mother last night and had a general idea of it.
She saw Jiang Yining hang up the phone, then asked, "Ningning, what are you going to do about this?"
"If Zhao Hong refuses to return the money, are you really going to sell the house?"
Jiang Yining knew Zhao Hong. He was a calculating man who loved to take advantage of small opportunities.
Moreover, in Zhao Hong's eyes, Jiang Yining is a cold-blooded animal. Zhao Hong must think that she is capable of selling the house.
Jiang Yining said calmly, "Zhao Hong has coveted this house for so many years. She certainly wouldn't give it up for a few hundred thousand less, but she certainly won't give up the house."
"I'll get the money back first, and then we'll make an agreement. I won't let Zhao Hong take any advantage of the house."
Zhang Qiao laughed, "Ningning, I think you're becoming more and more ruthless in doing things now. That's good."
She has had a gentle personality since she was a child. She was spoiled by Aunt Du and grew up carefree. Later, she dealt with a scoundrel like Zhao Hong alone, and Uncle Jiang stood by and watched.
It's not easy for her to keep this house all these years.
Zhang Qiao was tidying up Jiang Yining's bookcase, which was filled with all kinds of old romance novels.
She took out a book, and the corners of her lips twitched slightly, "Escape 99 times, The CEO's Expensive Little Wife..."
Jiang Yining blushed and ran over to snatch the book from Zhang Qiao's hand, "Everyone has a little hobby."
"Are you sure you want to move these over too?"
Jiang Yining was also in a dilemma, "What should I do then?"
Zhang Qiao said, "You have too many books. Leave them here with me first and I'll move them slowly later."
Jiang Yining carefully put the book back in its place, "Some books can no longer be found in the market."
She has lived here for almost two and a half years and didn't think she had too much stuff. Now she feels overwhelmed when she has to clean it up.
Jiang Yining first packed out all the books she would need for work and study. There were three big boxes in total. She and Zhang Qiao moved them together, which was very difficult.
Zhang Qiao had no choice but to ask He Chi to carry these three boxes.
In the evening, Jiang Yining sent a message to He Chi, asking, "Are you free?"
She didn't wait for He Chi's reply, but she did receive a voice call.
When she pressed the answer button, Jiang Yining didn't even have time to react before she said "Hello".
He Chi on the other end of the phone was obviously more relaxed than her. The man's deep voice mixed with soothing music came, "How was your cleaning today?"
He Chi had just walked into the bar when he saw Jiang Yining's message. He felt like calling her, but the words he said sounded stiff.
He and Jiang Yining, a couple who got married in a flash, are still in the stage of getting to know each other.
Jiang Yining asked first, "Are you in the bar? Will it disturb your work?"
He Chi: "No." He smiled faintly, "If it would disturb my work, I wouldn't call you at this time."
Listening to He Chi's voice, Jiang Yining's fingers tightened around the phone quietly. She said "oh" in a slightly calmer voice, and then said, "We packed up a little today, and it seems there are a lot of things."
"Some boxes of books are too heavy for the two of us girls to carry."
He Chi immediately said, "I'll carry the heavy things, you guys don't move, or you might hurt yourself."
"I'll have the company driver bring a delivery truck tomorrow, so you don't have to worry about not being able to move all the stuff."
When Jiang Yining heard someone calling He Chi "Brother Chi", he said, "Then you go ahead and get busy."
He Chi smiled and said, "Okay, I'm really busy this time. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
Jiang Yining originally sent a message to He Chi to tell him that he had too many things, but he felt relieved after hearing He Chi say that he would call a truck to transport the stuff.
But the next day, after seeing the "freight cart" that He Chi mentioned, Jiang Yining was completely dumbfounded.
She was stunned for a while before she came to her senses and asked He Chi, "Is this the... small car you were talking about?"
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