Chapter 298 Who Drinks Hot Americano?
"Mom, I'm glad you think so!"
Shen Ci was delighted to hear this, eager to raise her arms and legs in support of her mother's ability to change her deeply ingrained consumerist mindset: "You make money to spend. If you don't spend it, what's the point of making money?"
This was not the first time her daughter had said this to her, but it was only today that she personally felt the true meaning of these words.
You have to spend money to experience the joy of spending money.
"Why didn't Lianxing come back with us?"
Shen Jingjing noticed that one person was missing at this time and couldn't help but ask.
Shen Ci explained: "Today is Lian Xing's best friend's birthday, she went out at noon."
Shen Jingjing nodded in understanding, and then she walked over and pulled Pili to sit on the sofa: "Come on Pili, Auntie picked out gifts for you all while shopping today. Lianxing didn't come, so you can bring them back to her tomorrow."
As she spoke, Shen Jingjing took two exquisite shopping bags. The logo on the packaging was "Tom Ford".
Pili was flattered. They didn't expect that their aunt actually bought them gifts when she went shopping.
"I don't know what you young girls like. Lianxing's mother said that perfume is perfect and can be used by girls too. See if you like it?"
Pili quickly said, "I like it. Thank you, Auntie."
"You're welcome."
Chen Ci watched from the side, her eyes filled with relief. She could sense her mother's concern for Pili, which was even deeper than Lian Xing's. She must have felt more for her because of Pili's background and experiences.
Pili was very touched. Ever since her mother passed away, her mother had taken the initiative to buy her clothes and other daily necessities. However, she had not received any gifts from her elders for a long time since her mother was hospitalized.
"Mom, what about me? What did you buy for me?"
At this moment, Shen Xing suddenly jumped to his mother's side and stretched his head over with an expectant look.
Shen Jingjing smiled and said, "Yes, yes, everything. I bought you new shoes."
Then he turned to look at his daughter: "Aci, I bought you new clothes too."
So, half of the items in this seemingly huge pile of shopping bags were bought by the mother for her children, and she herself did not buy much.
However, Shen Ci was already very happy that her mother was willing to spend money on these relatively expensive brands. It seemed that Lian Xing's idea of making the two mothers friends really had an unexpected effect.
My mother's happiness today was visible on her face and came from the heart.
After washing up in the evening, Shen Ci just went to bed and lay down to rest when his cell phone rang.
When she picked it up, she couldn't help but raise her lips and reveal a playful smile. She looked at the three words "Ji Yongxiu" on the caller ID, and let the ringing become more urgent before she slowly picked up the phone.
Then he said lazily, "Hello?"
“Miss Shen, it’s me!”
"Mr. Ji?" Chen Ci pretended to be surprised, then asked slowly: "It's almost early in the morning, doesn't Mr. Ji need to sleep?"
“I’m sorry, Miss Shen, did I disturb your rest?”
"Not really, but Mr. Ji called me so late. Is there something urgent?" Shen Ci knew clearly in his heart, but deliberately pretended to be stupid in his words.
What else could be going on between her and Ji Yongxiu?
It must be a contract thing.
Ji Yongxiu didn't keep the conversation a secret and quickly explained, "It's like this, Miss Shen. We've already revised the contract. We'll use the price Miss Shen asked for. If Miss Shen has time tomorrow, let's meet at the usual place to sign the contract."
"So fast?" Chen Ci exclaimed in surprise: "Didn't I give Mr. Ji a week? Mr. Ji also said he would go back to the company to hold another meeting to discuss it. It's only been a day and there's already a result?"
Chen Ci felt pleased in his heart, because he knew without guessing that Ji Yongxiu must have been scolded by Li Wanchang and that he had been forced to shorten the contract signing period, so Ji Yongxiu was so impatient.
"Of course. How can we not let Miss Shen wait for so long? This is enough to prove our company's sincerity in wanting to reach a cooperation with Miss Shen." Ji Yongxiu was still good at speaking sweet words.
Shen Ci deliberately said in embarrassment: "I'm afraid it won't be possible tomorrow. I've been very busy these past two days. Mr. Ji, do you think Saturday is okay?"
"No, Miss Shen, I'll always feel uneasy if I don't sign this contract right away. Miss Shen, you have to understand me." Ji Yongxiu pleaded in a submissive tone: "Let's do it tomorrow, Miss Shen. Signing a contract won't take much time. If you're busy, you can give me your address and I'll come to you with the contract."
The more anxious he was, the more it proved that Li Wanchang was putting more pressure on him.
Shen Ci pondered for a long time without responding, and Ji Yongxiu continued anxiously: "Miss Shen, I am really sincere in wanting to buy this piece of land. Since we have agreed to your conditions, it is natural for us to sign the contract quickly so that both of us can feel at ease, right?"
"Okay then." Shen Ci was too sleepy to continue teasing him, so she reluctantly replied, "Then tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. I have a class at half past nine. Mr. Ji, please don't be late."
"No, no, I will definitely arrive early."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Ci concealed her expression. Thinking of the wonderful expression on Ji Yongxiu's face tomorrow, she felt that she would definitely sleep well tonight.
Sure enough, I had a dreamless night.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Chen Ci, accompanied by Pili, showed up at the newly opened "Sparrow" Coffee on time, and Ji Yongxiu arrived early as expected, still sitting in his old seat.
Shen Ci noticed at a glance that Ji Yongxiu's outfit today was the same as the one they wore when they first met here. This person actually took her words to heart!
When he saw Chen Ci, he quickly stood up and greeted her, and when he saw another beautiful woman with a completely different style beside Chen Ci, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.
“I didn’t know Miss Shen had friends with her.”
Ji Yongxiu took the initiative to speak, looking at Pili and asking, "What would you like to drink, beautiful lady? Would you like to order a hot Americano for you as well?"
Pili frowned and said bluntly, "Who in their right mind drinks a hot Americano?"
Normally, Pili wouldn't be so rude, but on the way here, Chen Ci told her that she particularly hated the person she was going to meet today, so Pili naturally didn't treat him well.
Ji Yongxiu was speechless for a moment, and glanced awkwardly at the "hot American" he had ordered for Chen Ci on the table.
Pili had noticed it, and immediately called the waiter: "Two glasses of 'Iced Beauty', please take this hot one away, thank you."
Chen Ci kept smiling and did not say anything to stop Pili's actions.
This made Ji Yongxiu even more embarrassed. As smart as he was, he seemed to have understood that Miss Shen's saying that she liked to drink "hot American coffee" was just a courtesy, but he took it seriously!
"It's my fault for acting on my own." Ji Yongxiu forced a smile and slowly sat back in his seat.
I'm going to Shanghai today. I was afraid I wouldn't have time to write at night, so I wrote it and updated it in advance before leaving.
(End of this chapter)
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