Chapter 28 Phone
◎ “I eat and sleep, I sleep and eat, I’m not a pig”◎
The boat was getting closer and closer. Jiang Siyue hesitated between going and not going. When she was backing away, Zhao Yan on the boat seemed to realize that they were too close to the shore. He held the oars with both hands, ready to move the boat farther away.
"Like the moon?" Zhao Yan's tone was a little surprised. He turned the boat around and moored it to the shore.
Jiang Siyue turned around and faced him again, asking in confusion, "Huh? How did you see me?"
"There's a reflection in the water." Zhao Yan fixed the boat and held out a hand. Jiang Siyue hurriedly trotted over and grabbed his hand.
With his hands clenched tightly, Zhao Yanchang extended his legs and took a step forward, using the force to get ashore.
Jiang Siyue's mind was still lingering with the afterglow of her previous thoughts. For a moment, she didn't know what expression to use to face him. She found an excuse and said, "I want to play for a while. You can go back first."
After saying this, she tried to break free from his hand, but——
A "cooing" sound quietly appeared, which was particularly obvious in the silent atmosphere.
"Let's go." Zhao Yan smiled faintly for a moment, held her hand tightly, and said, "Let's go back and eat."
*
We played very late last night, so when we returned to the yard, it was still quiet and no one was up.
"What do you want to eat?" Zhao Yan opened the refrigerator door and made some space for her. There weren't many options in the refrigerator. She had just eaten greasy barbecue yesterday and now she wanted something light.
"Ramen bar."
"OK." Zhao Yan took out the necessary ingredients and tied his apron skillfully. "It may take a while. Have some snacks first."
Jiang Siyue nodded, sat down at the dining table, casually opened a bag of biscuits, and after eating a few bites, she felt extremely sleepy and yawned continuously.
The sound of cutting vegetables could be heard in the kitchen. It seemed inappropriate to not eat now. After forcing herself to be alert, Jiang Siyue took out her cell phone to refresh herself.
There were a few small red dots on the missed calls list. They were all from the same number, Yunjing. I called back suspiciously, stuffing biscuits into my mouth and yawning.
I feel so sleepy and hungry.
"Hello?" Jiang Siyue said weakly.
"Hello? Hello! Hey! Hello, are you Jiang Siyue?"
Jiang Siyue thought about it again in her mind and felt that this person must be looking for her, but she was sure that she had never heard this middle-aged woman's voice in her mind. "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"
"Great, you finally answered the phone! I'm Peng Mingming's mother, my name is Wang Yifen."
When she heard the name Peng Mingming, her endless sleepiness eased a little, and she vaguely guessed the other party's purpose.
"Let me apologize to you on Mingming's behalf. He did something wrong that day, and we've already criticized and educated him. You're also a graduate student, so you know how stressful graduate school can be. Mingming also developed depression. He had an academic mishap that day, and that's why he couldn't control himself..."
Her stomach ached slightly, and Jiang Siyue felt a little annoyed. She interrupted her, "Auntie, can you tell me the point?"
"Hey, look at you, kid." Wang Yifen pretended to scold, "It's like I'm looking for you for some purpose."
Isn't it? Jiang Siyue complained in her heart, pressing the painful part of her stomach.
"We just hope this matter can be settled privately, so we won't report it to the school. Although your injuries aren't as severe as Mingming's, we won't give you a penny less in compensation, don't worry. If you still feel it's not enough, Mingming's father and I are both teachers in our school. If you want to stay in school later, we will do our best to smooth things over for you."
Wang Yifen seemed to have revealed all her cards. Silence fell on the other end of the line. Jiang Siyue knew Wang Yifen was waiting for her nod. A fragrant aroma wafted from the kitchen, followed by the sound of oil sizzling. She had no idea what kind of ramen would be served.
"Classmate? Can you please say something?" Wang Yifen's voice was a little anxious, as if she was complaining about her silence. It was Peng Mingming who had hit her, and now he was coming to apologize and complaining about her slowness.
I suddenly felt angry and refused coldly, "No!"
"Little girl, it's hard to find a job now. You'll understand the importance of money in the future." Wang Yifen's tone was a little reluctant. After a moment of silence, she gritted her teeth and said, "We'll compensate you 100,000, okay?"
"Not good." Jiang Siyue blinked and said impatiently: "Also, my name is Jiang Siyue."
"You're asking for too much! Fine, I've been in administration for so many years, I've seen a lot of people like you. Just apply to the school. If you can get results, I'll take your surname..."
Jiang Siyue hung up the phone, she was so angry that she lost all sleepiness. She threw the phone casually on the table with a loud thud.
"What's wrong?" Zhao Yan placed the noodles in front of her. There were meat and vegetables on them, and the combination was beautiful and balanced. With every breath, the strong aroma of tomatoes hit her face.
The phone that had been thrown away lit up again, and it was still the same number. Jiang Siyue let out a sigh of annoyance, stood up and wanted to turn it off, but Zhao Yan got there first.
Under his questioning gaze, Jiang Siyue chose to compromise, "It's Peng Mingming's mother."
"You eat noodles." Zhao Yan picked up the phone, walked to the other side and pressed the answer button. Although Jiang Siyue didn't want to care, she couldn't help but glance sideways.
Zhao Yan had his back to her and no expression could be seen. After a while, he put down his phone. Jiang Siyue quickly looked away and picked up a large chopstick of noodles and put it into her mouth.
"Next time something like this happens, remember to let me handle it immediately." Zhao Yan returned the phone to her and sat down opposite her.
Jiang Siyue's cheeks puffed up as she mumbled, "I didn't have time to tell you what I wanted to tell you."
Zhao Yan chuckled and said, "Do you dare to say that you didn't want to hide it just now?"
His eyes were burning. Jiang Siyue lowered her head and said sullenly, "Okay, there was a moment when I wanted to hide it, but—" Jiang Siyue swallowed the noodles, raised her eyes to look him in the eye, and smiled brightly, "I will tell it in the end. I can't lie in front of the teacher."
Zhao Yan raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
Jiang Siyue continued to eat noodles. After she was about 70% full, the discomfort in her stomach gradually subsided. She couldn't help but ask, "So, what will happen to Peng Mingming in the end? Your beating of him won't have any consequences, right?"
"Didn't I tell you?" Zhao Yan said without looking up. "It's still the same result. It won't change."
Jiang Siyue had completely forgotten that she had asked about this matter. However, seeing Zhao Yan's calm expression, as if he didn't take it to heart at all, it should be nothing.
After finishing a full bowl of ramen, Jiang Siyue felt even more sleepy due to the help of carbohydrates. After saying goodbye to Zhao Yan, she hurried back to her room to sleep.
After the door was closed, Zhao Yan withdrew his gaze, the warmth in his eyes completely disappeared, and he dialed Zhang Ying's number.
Zhang Ying: "...Don't you always dislike mixing company and school matters? What made you suddenly want to donate a lab to the University of Finance and Economics?"
"Linglong is launching a makeup line recently, so wouldn't it be normal for them to donate a lab?"
"Normal." Zhang Ying confirmed, then changed the subject, "But it's not normal for you to donate to the University of Finance and Economics."
Zhao Yanchang sighed, first summarizing the current academic achievements of the University of Finance and Economics, then talked about the return on investment, and finally casually mentioned Jiang Siyue.
"Tsk, you said so much. Why didn't you just mention Siyue earlier?" Zhang Ying said in a sad tone.
Zhao Yan smiled faintly, "Based on my understanding of you, it would be more attractive to you if I could explain the actual benefits clearly."
"you--"
Zhao Yan hung up the phone.
*
The scary thing about taking a nap is that when you close your eyes, the sun is at its hottest, and when you open your eyes, the sun has already set, which makes you feel panic and fear.
It is said that this emotion comes from the genes of ancient times. At that time, people hunted during the day and gathered to change positions at dusk. Once they missed the opportunity, they would feel a sense of fear of being left behind by the main group and could not help but feel afraid.
After opening the door, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled in the yard. It seemed warm, but because there was no one in the room, it seemed even more lonely.
Min Sui's door was ajar. Jiang Siyue called her name, but no one answered. She searched inside and outside the room, but there was no one in sight.
Jiang Siyue took a big gulp of ice water, sat on the chair for a while, sighed heavily, trying to ease the feeling of emptiness in her heart.
He took out his cell phone and sent a message to Zhao Yan.
[Jiang Siyue: Did you all go fishing? ]
After a while, Zhao Yan called. Jiang Siyue picked up the phone and said "Hello" softly. Her voice was still hoarse because she had just woken up.
Zhao Yan: "Just woke up?"
"Um."
"We're going out to buy some things." Zhao Yan glanced at the navigation system in front of him. "We'll be back in ten minutes. There are snacks in the fridge. Eat some if you're hungry."
Jiang Siyue had three black lines falling from her head, and she muttered softly, "I sleep and eat all day long, and eat and sleep all day long. I'm not a pig."
Although it was vague, Zhao Yan still guessed roughly what it was. He chuckled softly and said with sudden enlightenment, "I thought you were too simple. Remember to send me the summary of this meeting, the thesis proposal report, and the report on the recent paper reading."
What does it mean to shoot yourself in the foot? This is it! Jiang Siyue's face instantly fell. After hesitating for a moment, he said shamelessly: "I'm hungry."
A clearer chuckle came, "Ten minutes."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Siyue breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and walked into the yard, closing her eyes and feeling the sunset for a while.
It is true that she hasn't studied for a long time. After entering the yard, she hasn't even opened her tablet. She is so decadent, really too decadent.
but--
A breeze blew by, and the loose hair on my forehead moved with the wind, gently scratching my face, making me feel itchy. There was a unique natural scent in the wind, which was comfortable, really comfortable.
Ten minutes later, the sound of a car was heard in the driveway outside the yard. Zhao Yan and her group came down carrying large and small bags of things. Min Sui rushed directly in front of her like a gust of wind.
Min Sui handed over a bag, "Little Moon, this is for you! An early birthday present."
Jiang Siyue's face was full of surprise. If Min Sui hadn't suddenly mentioned it, she would have forgotten about it.
"When I bought it, I felt that this was especially suitable for you. It was simply tailor-made for you."
The paper bag was exquisitely packaged and large, and it didn't look like anything like jewelry. Jiang Siyue took it with a smile: "Thank you. I'll treat you to dinner next time."
"Hey! No need." Min Sui waved her hand, then came forward again with a gossipy look and whispered, "I didn't expect that I would guess it right. I saw Zhao Yan strolling around for no reason and I felt something was wrong. I observed him quietly and found out that it was really your birthday, so I went out to buy you a gift."
Jiang Siyue stared blankly.
Min Sui crossed her arms and sighed, "You may not know this, but he doesn't like any ceremonies, birthdays, holidays, etc. He doesn't celebrate them if he can. Almost no one receives gifts from him."
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