Chapter 71 He was also saying one thing but meaning another.
Ji Jingyu didn't expect to see Jiang Yunzhao again so soon.
Jiang Yunzhao only needed to show up at the appointed time, but he missed his daughter so much that he waited anxiously at the school gate early in the morning.
Looking at Jiang Yunzhao, who exuded a powerful aura, even the usually carefree Jiang Deyu felt a little intimidated. "Is this your dad or your brother?"
Jiang Sui was speechless: "Of course it's my dad."
"He's so young, it wouldn't be surprising if you said he was your older brother..." Jiang Deyu murmured softly.
Jiang Sui originally planned to accompany Xia Fan to see Gu Ci first, and then come back to accompany Jiang Yunzhao.
Jiang Yunzhao grabbed Jiang Sui's arm. "Sui Sui, you stay with Dad."
"But I..."
“You can see your friends every day, but your dad hasn’t seen you in a long time.”
As he spoke, Jiang Yunzhao's gaze swept over Ji Jingyu almost imperceptibly.
Xia Fan looked at Jiang Sui, "Sui Sui, why don't you stay and keep Uncle Jiang company?"
"Are you okay on your own?"
"Hmm." With the arrow already on the bowstring, Xia Fan wasn't so nervous anymore. "Besides, I still have Brother Ji and the others with me."
"Okay then, we'll talk in the group chat if anything comes up."
Ji thoughtfully presented the group with the map drawn by Jiang Da.
This map was specially prepared for this school anniversary celebration. It details several routes for exploring the campus, covering everything from food and drinks to entertainment, and several iconic buildings are highlighted.
It would take several days to fully enjoy it.
"Holy crap, Jiangda University is huge!"
"I really envy Brother Gu Ci, he gets to go to university here."
"Even if I don't pass the exam, just coming here once is enough to make this life worthwhile!"
...
Xia Fan teased him, "Now you're fully recovered. I wonder who was so afraid to even breathe in front of Sui Sui's dad just now."
Jiang Deyu scratched his head sheepishly, "It's mainly because it's the first time I've met such a high-profile person as Jiang Sui's father, so I couldn't help but get nervous."
Xia Fan agrees with this point.
“So,” Jiang Deyu changed the subject, “my brother Ji is still the best. At least this time we have each other’s company. Last time he went to see Jiang Sui’s father all by himself. What do you call that? That’s called ‘remaining calm even when Mount Tai collapses before you’re not on the same page.’”
Ji Jingyu walked ahead without changing his expression, clearly not wanting to get involved in the topic.
"Sigh, I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to get Jiang Sui's dad's autograph."
What do you need my autograph for?
"Didn't you hear what Jiang Sui just said? Her dad got into Jiangda University because of love, turning a slacker into a top student. If you could keep his autograph, it would definitely have amazing effects!"
"Instead of studying seriously, they only think about these unorthodox methods."
Jiang Deyu was unconvinced and shouted, "How is this a heretical approach? This is clearly a beautiful wish."
"Sui Sui's dad was a top student many years ago, so the difficulty level of his exams is probably different. You might as well admire Brother Ji's autograph."
Jiang Deyu opened up a new idea: "Then let's have Brother Ji and Dad Jiang Sui together. Putting them together will be a double buff, and we'll definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"
"...It's twice as effective with half the effort. It seems that the fifty times that Brother Hao made you copy last time were a waste of time."
Jiang Deyu's face fell instantly.
"Damn it, I got them backwards again! These two idioms are definitely cursed!"
—
Seeing that Jiang Sui's gaze was still lingering on the departing group, Jiang Yunzhao coughed lightly, somewhat jealous, "Stop looking, they're all gone."
Before Jiang Sui could speak, he continued to lecture her: "You've really grown up. You even dare to come and stay at a hotel without informing the authorities first."
God knows what he felt when he suddenly received Jiang Sui's call last night!
“I didn’t act first and ask for permission later. I talked to my mom and she agreed.”
Seeing that Su Yinian had agreed to this, Jiang Yunzhao immediately shut his mouth and no longer raised any objections.
"Since we have some time, quickly help Dad choose an outfit for the parent-teacher meeting."
Xu Ze, standing behind him, thoughtfully handed him a tablet.
Looking at the dozens of pages of content, Jiang Sui felt dizzy.
Jiang Yunzhao didn't seem to be attending a parent-teacher meeting; she looked more like she was going to a beauty pageant.
"Dad, do you know which class I'm in?"
What do you think?
"I'm afraid you'll just go straight to Class 4."
"..."
In fact, both father and daughter knew that the chances of Su Yinian paying attention to Jiang Yunzhao at this parent-teacher meeting were practically zero, but Jiang Yunzhao still wanted to appear in front of her in the best possible light.
Even just a glimpse from afar.
—
[Unwilling to believe Jiang Daoli: Holy crap, this is the first time I've ever seen Gu Ci look so flustered.]
[Unbelievable: When he ran towards us, he was using the same hands and feet, hahaha!]
[jsdxb: No picture, no truth.]
[I don't want to talk about Jiang Daoli: Why did you change your name again? What is this string of gibberish?]
[I don't want to talk about Jiang Daoli: Even if Gu Ci is clumsy, he's still someone on par with Ji Ge at the top of the food chain. I wouldn't dare take a picture secretly.]
[jsdxb: So you're with Gu Ci now?]
[Jiang Daoli: No, Gu Ci took Xia Fan away on a separate trip, so it's just me and Ji Ge now.]
[I don't want to talk about Jiang Daoli: I finally got to go on this long trip, and I might get a beating when I get home, so I have to make the most of it. Therefore, I plan to explore Jiangda University thoroughly following the route on the map. My first stop is that super popular milk tea shop online, since I'm thirsty.]
[Fish]: Is Jiang Sui a top student?
[jsdxb: Yes.]
Jiang Deyu said her new WeChat name was gibberish, but Ji Jingyu recognized it at a glance, and Jiang Sui felt satisfied.
[Fish]: Don't worry, Gu Ci is here, he'll talk to Xia Fan and help her.
[jsdxb: I know.]
Otherwise, she wouldn't have suggested coming to Jiangda University to find Gu Ci.
"Who are you chatting with that makes you so happy?"
Jiang Yunzhao was certain that the change in Jiang Sui's expression did not escape his notice, and he was convinced that the Jiang Sui he had initially sought out was not the same person as the one he was looking for now.
"Brother Ji."
Although he had already guessed most of it, Jiang Yunzhao's heart still skipped a beat when he saw Jiang Sui admit it so readily.
After a long silence, he said, "I don't approve of early relationships."
Fearing it wasn't intimidating enough, he added another parent, saying, "Your mother definitely won't agree either."
This sounds like bringing up a sore subject.
Jiang Sui's smile faded slightly. "I didn't have a puppy love."
How can she find love on her own?
Thinking of this, Jiang Sui looked up at Jiang Yunzhao, her tone childlike, "How come you passed this on to me too?"
Jiang Yunzhao was increasingly confused by what she said. "Huh?"
"I can't catch up with her."
Jiang Yunzhao was taken aback at first, but quickly realized what Jiang Sui was talking about.
"What?! He actually dared to reject you!"
Parents always have endless worries. They worry about their precious daughters falling in love too early, but when they hear that their daughters have been rejected, they can't help but feel furious.
Ji Jingyu looks intelligent and quick-witted, but I never expected him to be a blind fool.
"If your mother can refuse you, why can't he refuse me? Being rejected isn't something only you can do."
Jiang Yunzhao: "..."
You want to compare yourself to him?
An inexplicable competitive urge surged up at this inopportune moment.
He said, "How can that be the same? Your mother is just saying one thing but meaning another. Actually, she likes me a lot."
Jiang Sui retorted just as defiantly, "How can they be different? They're exactly the same!"
[Fish]: Jiang Deyu and I are on our way to the bubble tea shop. Do you want to drink anything?
Jiang Sui's fingertips lightly traced the WeChat message, "He's also saying one thing but meaning another."
—
Jiang Deyu glanced at the map in his hand, "Just one more turn and we'll be at our destination."
"Um."
"After buying the milk tea, let's go buy some food. The hotel breakfast is so easy to digest, I'm already a little hungry..."
Just then, a sudden voice interrupted: "Xiao Jing."
Upon hearing the noise, Ji Jingyu paused, her muscles instantly stiffening as if in response to stress.
The other person, fearing that Ji Jingyu hadn't heard, called him again.
The footsteps grew closer and closer, finally stopping behind Ji Jingyu.
The other person was clearly delighted. "It really is you! I thought I was seeing things."
Jiang Deyu naturally heard the greeting and instinctively turned to look at the other person.
The person who stopped them was a middle-aged man in a sharp suit. Although he couldn't compare to Jiang Sui's father, he was probably a high-end person as well.
Jiang Deyu was certain he had never seen this middle-aged man before, so why was he calling Brother Ji by his nickname so affectionately?
He looked at Ji Jingyu, the doubt in his eyes obvious.
But Ji Jingyu didn't answer his questions. Instead, she said calmly, "Go buy some milk tea first. I'll come find you later."
Even if Jiang Deyu was stupid, he would know that Ji Jingyu was trying to get rid of him.
"Brother Ji..."
Although Jiang Deyu didn't know who the other person was, he sensed something unusual from Ji Jingyu's expression.
The middle-aged man always wore a gentle smile, but Jiang Deyu felt no affection for him whatsoever. On the contrary, he was somewhat annoyed by the man's approach, as if his presence had disrupted something very important.
He rarely dislikes someone so much from the outset.
Ji Jingyu patted his shoulder and urged him, "Go on."
After thinking for a few seconds, Jiang Deyu finally decided to listen to Ji Jingyu.
"All right."
He walked forward, looking back every few steps, as if he would rush ahead of Ji Jingyu the moment she beckoned.
But Ji Jingyu did not call out to him.
—
Yu Juncheng looked at the young man in front of him with a smile in his eyes.
At seventeen, Ji Jingyu's bone structure already possessed the strength of an adult, and even the simplest clothing perfectly accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs.
He was already half a head taller than Yu Juncheng.
When he looked at the other person with a cold gaze, his impeccable face had an indescribable gloom and ruthlessness.
Yu Juncheng was not unaware of the disgust and hatred in Ji Jingyu's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart.
After all, they share the closest blood relation, and Ji Jingyu is a smart kid who knows what's best for him.
"You've grown so much."
Yu Juncheng's tone was full of emotion, as if he had some unspeakable sorrow that prevented him from watching Ji Jingyu grow up.
Why are you here?
Ji Jingyu's voice was chillingly cold, and her fingers hanging at her sides were so pale they were devoid of any color, with blue veins clearly visible spreading across them.
"Didn't your mother tell you?" Yu Juncheng frowned, seemingly blaming Ji He for being so inconsiderate as not telling Ji Jingyu such an important matter. "This is my alma mater, and I'm back to attend the school's anniversary celebration."
Yu Juncheng is actually a graduate of Jiangnan University?
Ji Jingyu suddenly remembered the deep meaning in Jiang Yunzhao's eyes.
Jiang Yunzhao must have known about his relationship with Yu Juncheng, which is why he stopped Jiang Sui at the school gate to prevent her from seeing such a disgusting scene.
Does Jiang Sui know about this?
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