Chapter 49 Favoritism and Romance
From his perspective, He Ziyan and Jiang Luo are definitely the official couple.
I've always believed that everyone just kept it to themselves.
However, he just blurted it out casually.
After a three-second pause, Qin Ning's bright eyes blinked, revealing a row of white teeth, and she asked, "Perhaps... you... would like to order some other dishes? I can introduce you to the dishes in this restaurant; I know them all very well..."
Everyone: "..."
This is the perfect time to change the subject.
Jiang Luo seized the opportunity to help Qin Ning out of the predicament, "By the way, President Ji, I heard that tomorrow is your ACAI press conference. I've never attended such a technology event before. I wonder if I could ask you for a ticket? I'd like to go and observe and learn."
“I want to go too,” Qin Ning raised her hand.
Xu Lu eagerly exclaimed, "I want one too!"
“Of course.” Ji Bei glanced at He Ziyan, seeing that he remained unmoved, and continued, “Tomorrow Ziyan will be on stage to explain the concept of ACAI. If you…” He turned his gaze to Jiang Luo, “…you can support him from the audience, he will be very happy. Right!”
He raised his chin and looked back at He Ziyan meaningfully.
Ignoring his numerous hints, He Ziyan said softly, "If everyone is free, you can come over and play together tomorrow."
He said casually that he hadn't specifically gone to see Jiang Luo, as if he genuinely wanted to invite everyone present.
Upon seeing this, Ji Bei wore a look of disdain, as if he were a hopeless case.
Shouldn't pursuing a girl be a grand and passionate affair?
Shouldn't we make the other person the only one?
Preference and romance are unchanging laws.
well.
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After lunch, the group headed to Still Love's first store in a large entourage.
Originally intended to leverage He Ziyan and Qin Ning's popularity to give Yihaodian a boost in exposure, it has now turned into "He Ziyan and his friends' team building activity".
One of them was Lin Shuang's admirer.
Yihaodian is located in Hengying International Shopping Mall, directly opposite Century Tower. It is a taller building and occupies a larger area than Sunset.
The overall shape is that of a copper coin. It is a landmark building in Chunxing.
SL's huge logo occupies half a wall in its street-front shops, making it easily noticeable from dozens of meters away.
Next to the logo is that viral poster.
The store features a minimalist modern style, mainly in black, white, and gray tones, with some bright colors used as accents.
Upon entering the store, Lin Shuang was already waiting at the door.
Jiang Luo strode quickly and became the leader of the team.
She stopped in front of Lin Shuang and said, "We had lunch together, so we came together..."
As she spoke, she was shocked to discover that one person in the group had fallen behind!
He was Lin Shuang's admirer.
Where did Ji Bei go?
Jiang Luo didn't bring it up deliberately, but silently searched with her eyes, still saying, "Qin Ning said he wants to buy a few clothes, I can help him with some outfit combinations..."
Strange, it was still there on the way here.
Could it be... that they fled in panic?
"Welcome..."
A welcoming cheer rang out at the entrance.
Immediately afterwards, a tall and strong figure entered, carrying a large bouquet of tulips.
A breath of spring air wafts over.
The bouquets are in bud, with soft pink and light orange hues intermingling.
Who else could be holding the bouquet but Ji Bei?
Wow, they went to buy flowers.
Jiang Luo couldn't help but smile like an aunt.
She turned to look at Lin Shuang, who was facing Ji Bei with a gentle expression.
Like a deity descended to earth, its outline was enveloped in a soft, white light.
Is this what people in love are like?
It has a built-in filter of happiness.
Jiang Luo wisely shut her mouth; there was no need for her to say anything more here.
Feeling sweet inside, she admired Lin Shuang's rare display of shyness, and her lips curled up in a wide smile.
Meanwhile, someone was also observing her from the side.
Those ink-black eyes were deep in thought, as if plotting something.
“I can’t come to see you empty-handed.” Ji Beida generously handed over the bouquet.
Lin Shuang gracefully took the slender wrist bone, held it in her arms, sniffed it, and then said, "Thank you."
The two exchanged another smile.
With her head tilted to the side, Jiang Luo stood with her arms crossed, reluctant to look away.
Wow, the store seems to be filled with pink bubbles!
It is too sweet.
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cabin.
"Hello, I'm back!" Shi Yan stood at the door, carrying several bags.
She pushed the door open with her elbow, huffed and puffed as she trotted to the dining table and put her things on it.
The house was quiet.
Is nobody here?
She mustered all her strength and shouted again, "Hello! Is anyone home?"
There has been no response.
The plastic bag was open, and on the top of it, a bright red box had six words printed on it: "Spicy Hot Pot Base".
When she left home in the morning, she heard that Jiang Luo, He Ziyan, and Qin Ning were all free today, so she took the day off and came back early to have hot pot with them.
Where did everyone go?
Sitting in the dining chair, Shi Yan rummaged through the pile of things in solitude.
After a while, she got up and walked outside.
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Still Love.
After browsing the shops, everyone ended up with a shopping bag.
Several people stood around in the hall.
Mr. Lin was very generous and gave everyone a set of clothes.
Perhaps because Ji Bei was there, Lin Shuang was in a great mood. Her usually expressionless face was flushed, revealing a girlish shyness. She also spoke more than usual, gave Qin Ning some tailor-made fashion advice, and gave him a gold membership card.
Qin Ning was overjoyed and immediately posted a message on her WeChat Moments to promote it.
Before we knew it, it was 4:30 pm.
The date was drawing to a close.
"Let's have dinner together tonight," Xu Lu suggested.
She had a disagreement with He Ziyan at noon, but after the afternoon, she realized that the more He Ziyan was about to go to someone else, the more she should control her temper, otherwise she would be pushing He Ziyan to someone else.
That's right, the other person was Jiang Luo.
Perhaps He Ziyan does have some feelings for Jiang Luo, but the fact that she and He Ziyan have been together for so many years means that their friendship is definitely not something that Jiang Luo alone can compare to.
Moreover, He Ziyan's mother liked her and always treated her like a daughter.
Xu Lu added, "Let me treat you to dinner. I'm so glad to have spent a wonderful day with you all today."
She clasped her hands together in front of her chest and looked at He Ziyan with a pitiful expression.
Upon receiving that anticipated message, He Ziyan immediately turned his head and looked at Jiang Luo with a questioning gaze.
Jiang Luo: ?
Why are you looking at me?
Don't hurt me.
"This dress is nice." She turned to touch the long skirt beside her.
Qin Ning, who witnessed everything, clenched her fists as if she had discovered some incredible secret, suppressing her excitement: Aren't they a couple? The eye contact between a boyfriend and girlfriend! They are definitely a couple!
"Ding ding ding..."
Just then, his phone rang.
"Um...we've gone out to eat...oh...I see, then we'll head back right away...we've also bought groceries...okay, see you tonight."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Ning looked apologetically at Xu Lu, whose face looked slightly embarrassed. "We have to go back for dinner. Our roommate bought hot pot base and is waiting for us."
The gloom vanished in an instant, and Xu Lu's round eyes darted around as she said, "If you're going back... then take me with you! I can visit your little house, right?"
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