Chapter 32 Ring
"Should I wear this too?"
"Can you turn around now?" Zhao Yan softened his voice.
She had no right to be angry about this matter. Since Zhao Yan had apologized so much, she felt embarrassed to throw a tantrum even if it was because of alcohol.
Jiang Siyue turned around, half sat up, and leaned on the pillow.
Zhao Yan raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Happy birthday."
Zhao Yan hooked his left hand, and there was something strange coming from his ring finger. The diamond facets were emitting a sparkling light, attracting attention.
The ring is extremely simple in style, with a plain ring and a top diamond. The structure looks very comfortable, and the diamond inlaid in the middle is clear and transparent. Even a layman can tell at a glance that it is of great value.
"This..." Jiang Siyue looked at the ring, a little confused, "Didn't you say you bought something for your mother?"
The ring on her finger was more beautiful than she had imagined. Zhao Yan raised the corner of his mouth and said lightly: "I bought it at the mall. It is indeed for Mr. Zhang, but I didn't tell you that I didn't prepare a gift for you."
There was a faint smile in Zhao Yan's dark pupils. Recalling the sadness just now, Jiang Siyue's cheeks felt a little hot and she inevitably took a breath.
"You're so surprised, you don't really think so, do you?"
"No." He denied it, but then realized it wasn't convincing enough, so he just said honestly, "Because you apologized to me, I thought... there was no gift."
Zhao Yan shook his head and laughed, explaining, "I apologized because Min Sui took it upon herself to organize a birthday celebration for you. I remember you didn't like it, and it was me who leaked it, so I take the main responsibility."
I never imagined that the apology was for this reason. But looking back, his focus was indeed on the "celebration", and I was so dizzy at the time that I didn't notice it at all.
"Next time if you don't like it, just say it directly. There's no need to accommodate others." Zhao Yan moved closer and held her in his arms.
His embrace was scorching hot, a kind of unfamiliar warmth. After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Siyue put her arms around his waist, leaned close to him, sighed softly, and said, "I used to envy other people's birthdays for being so lively, but when it really came to my own, I found that I still prefer a quiet and quiet one."
Adhering to the strictness, he continued, "Of course, this quietness doesn't mean celebrating a birthday alone." He stretched out his hand and made a "two" gesture, "That's best."
Zhao Yan raised the corner of his mouth, held her second hand, and said, "Every year from now on, I promise to do as you wish."
Jiang Siyue's eyebrows curved, the corners of her mouth raised high, she spread out her palm in front of him and said, "Where's the men's ring? Let me put it on you."
Zhao Yan shook his head. "It's not a wedding ring, it's a set of jewelry, including a necklace and earrings." Zhao Yan turned around and handed the box to her. "Do you want to try it?"
The necklace and earrings were still mainly diamonds, with a dark gleam that was dazzling. Jiang Siyue was afraid of encountering a "speeding gang" if she took the whole thing out. She quickly closed the lid, shook her head violently, and handed the box to Zhao Yan, "Let's put it aside and take it later."
Zhao Yan nodded and took the box as he was told.
"Hey?" Jiang Siyue was puzzled. "Why is there dirt on the box?"
Zhao Yan lowered his eyes. There was a little mud on the corner of the box. He put the box aside and said calmly, "Maybe it fell on the ground and got a little dusty."
"Oh." Jiang Siyue nodded without any doubt.
Zhao Yan turned off the bedside lamp beside him. After the orange light disappeared, the scattered light from outside became the only light source in the room, and the facial features of the person in front of him became blurred.
The night was cool, but the ring on the finger still emitted a dark glow, tirelessly. The originally cool metal now became warm.
"If I had known it was a misunderstanding, I should have asked you directly. You're sulking there, getting angry at yourself like a fool." After Jiang Siyue finished speaking, her heart was churning like a sponge in a storm. She was very nervous about these words and Zhao Yan's subsequent answer.
"It's not that I'm sulking, I just found out."
The casual tone of voice was like a breeze that blew away the haze in Jiang Siyue's heart.
"I'm asleep. I'm a little sleepy." Jiang Siyue said this, but her hands did not move. She lay on his chest, smelling the familiar scent. Her nose suddenly felt sore, and her eyes began to flow like a faucet out of control. Her sobs were muffled and suppressed.
Zhao Yan was startled for a moment, then hugged her tightly and patted her back gently.
*
I don’t know if Zhao Yan had told them in advance or if the others really had something to do, but when Jiang Siyue woke up, there was no one in the yard and it suddenly became quiet.
Zhao Yan asked her if she wanted to go out for a trip, but Jiang Siyue refused.
She cried herself to sleep yesterday, and today her eyes are red and swollen, hurting at the slightest touch of wind. She barely feels like going out. Meng Zhuqing is incredibly busy today, so after hurriedly sending her a blessing and a courier pickup code, she disappears again.
I had nothing to do while waiting for dinner, so I sat in the living room, staring at the snow-capped top of Mount Fuji. Suddenly, the phone lying upside down on the table vibrated. After I came to my senses, I answered the video call from Yue Huan.
"Oh my god!" Yue Huan was shocked. "What's wrong with your eyes?"
"It's okay, I didn't sleep well." Jiang Siyue yawned to show her affirmation.
"Oh." Yue Huan nodded, pondered for a moment, then remembered the purpose of his call. He widened his eyes and said, "Oh, did you know? Peng Mingming was fired!"
"Fired?" Jiang Siyue blinked, somewhat incredulous.
"Surprising, right? Everyone was surprised. We thought the final result was probation. Peng Mingming's mother cried and made a fuss at the academy every day, but it's useless. The notice has been issued, and the word 'expulsion' is clearly written. In my opinion, he deserves it. He's a scum who hits people..."
Such a severe punishment contradicted Peng Mingming's mother's harsh words. The punishment had already reached the public notice period, but his phone remained silent.
"Siyue, do you want some strawberries?" Zhao Yan's voice came from the kitchen. Jiang Siyue didn't notice anything unusual and said without turning her head, "Eat!"
"Hey? Siyue, are you with your husband?" Yue Huan asked in a confused tone, "Why does this voice sound so familiar?"
The listless Jiang Siyue finally reacted, her eyes widened, and when she caught a glimpse of Zhao Yan's toes about to go out, she took a breath, immediately turned her phone over, stood up and rushed to the kitchen.
"you--"
Jiang Siyue stood on tiptoe, covered Zhao Yan's mouth with both hands, leaned over and whispered in his ear: "I'm video chatting with Yue Huan, don't make any noise, don't come near me."
Zhao Yan: “…”
After letting him go, Jiang Siyue took the strawberries, grabbed her cell phone and ran towards the room.
After resetting the phone, Jiang Siyue tidied up the hair by her ear and said nonchalantly, "I went to get a strawberry just now and my phone accidentally slipped. Please continue."
"Oh, was that your husband just now? I think his voice is similar to Teacher Zhao's!"
"Is there?" Jiang Siyue seemed to be eating strawberries calmly, but in fact she didn't notice any taste.
"I don't know." Yue Huan frowned. "Maybe I heard it wrong. Anyway, I can't imagine what Teacher Zhao would say when he said, 'Would you like some strawberries?' I would be more accepting if he said, 'Have you submitted your paper?'"
Jiang Siyue: "...How's your paper preparation going?"
As soon as this topic came up, Yue Huan instantly forgot everything and started to concentrate on complaining about the paper.
*
Because I will be returning to China tomorrow, I have to start putting the accumulated things on the agenda, most of which are thesis summaries, which I can do slowly. The only thing I need to ask again about is the tutoring for Xu Wangxing.
Although I told Xu's mother about the leave in advance, the time was too long after all, and she had the right to find a new tutor.
[Jiang Siyue: Hello, Aunt Xu, can we still make up for the previous lessons as usual?]
【Mother Xu: Yes, yes.】
[Mother Xu: Teacher Jiang, we've missed so many classes. Can we change the time to every evening?]
Unexpectedly, she hasn't found a new teacher yet. Jiang Siyue is naturally willing to meet this request.
Jiang Siyue: Sure. One class a day is fine except Wednesdays and Thursdays.
[Mother Xu: Okay, thank you, Teacher Jiang.]
【Jiang Siyue: You’re welcome.】
Recently, I've been working on my thesis, and I'm actually busier than ever. Glancing at the ring on her ring finger, Jiang Siyue suddenly felt that perhaps one class a day wasn't enough.
The cake is strawberry mousse made by Min Sui. It is pink and tender, beautiful and cute, and is no less beautiful than the cake shop. I took a picture of it from every angle.
Jiang Siyue put the candles on it and said with emotion: "I always feel guilty eating this cake."
"They all have work today, so feel free to eat." Zhao Yan took off the golden cake hat.
"Do I have to wear this too?" Jiang Siyue couldn't imagine what this hat would look like on her head.
"Yeah." Zhao Yan folded it and gently placed it on her head.
The lights in the room were turned off, leaving only the flickering candle flame. Zhao Yan sat across from her, his face lit up and dimmed. "Make a wish."
The moment their eyes met, a key somewhere in her heart snapped loose, and Jiang Siyue closed her eyes. This process felt a bit unfamiliar, and after a brief pause in her mind, she made a wish.
…
Zhao Yan didn't like sweets, so he only took a bite of the cake. Jiang Siyue was greedy and ate most of it by herself. The end result was that she was too bloated to sleep, so she slowly walked in the yard to digest the food.
My phone vibrated. I looked at the word "Mom" on the screen and hesitated for a moment before answering the call. "Mom, what's going on?"
"April, your sister said she wants to take us to Yunjing for a trip. Where do you think it would be convenient to stay?"
"I have no idea."
"How come you don't know? You've been in Yunjing for so long and you still don't know. I think you just think we're too much trouble and don't want to tell us."
"I didn't!" Jiang Siyue stopped, feeling inexplicably aggrieved. "Yunjing is so big, where you live depends on where you play. I—"
"Hey, hey, hey, forget it. I can't rely on you for such a small matter. Ask Zhao Yan where it's convenient to live."
Jiang Siyue let out a heavy sigh of relief. Zhao Yan also had a lot of work to deal with before returning to China tomorrow. He was currently in a meeting in his room. She tucked her hair back in frustration and said helplessly, "He's busy."
"I'm busy, so what! Why are you so impatient?!"
Jiang Siyue opened her mouth, but suddenly didn't know what to say. She remained silent, taking it as her agreement.
"I know you've been thin-skinned since you were a child. I'll call him later."
"Don't!" Jiang Siyue stopped him anxiously, "Tell me where you want to go, and I'll show you."
“…”
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Siyue no longer felt like walking. She found a place to sit down in the yard, opened the map to help Zhou Hong confirm her location, and after sending it to Zhou Hong, she recommended a few hotels.
[Mom: Oh, you’re still better. Your sister doesn’t know anything…]
Jiang Siyue was in no mood to read any further. The moment she turned off her phone, Zhou Hong's new message came into her sight.
[Mom: Today is your birthday, happy birthday! I forgot about it, go buy yourself something to eat.]
The upper right corner of the phone shows three minutes past midnight.
【Jiang Siyue: No need, it’s already passed.】
I hit the mute button, put my phone in my pocket, and stared at the moonless sky above. The 30th and 1st of the lunar calendar are called new moons, during which the moon is invisible.
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