After the engagement party, life seemed to calm down and begin to settle down.
After that, Jiang Nian began traveling between Jiangcheng and Beijing.
I go to Beijing once a week to teach students in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Tsinghua University.
Given Jiang Nian's current fame, her classes are always packed with students.
Most people were curious about Jiang Nian and wanted to see what this mysterious big shot, who was rumored to have countless disguises, was really like.
Some people are interested in traditional Chinese medicine, and many of them are already people of some status in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. They come here specifically to listen to the lectures.
After all, Jiang Nian is a direct disciple of Master Gu Qingcheng. Even if you have money and connections outside, you might not have the opportunity to hear such a big shot give a lecture in person.
This is an opportunity you couldn't ask for more than you could ever hope for.
As a result, if it weren't for the fact that students in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine didn't need to make reservations for classes and seats were reserved for them, they almost wouldn't have been able to squeeze in.
Before Jiang Nian came to Tsinghua University, Ji Yanci, at the age of 28, was the youngest professor in the history of Tsinghua University.
After Jiang Nian came to Tsinghua University, at the age of eighteen, she became the youngest specially appointed lecturer in the university's history. It's rumored that the college intends to make an exception and directly promote her to specially appointed professor in the future.
Judging by the timeline, it's only been a few years since the girl broke her brother's record.
*
After Si Boye's injuries were fully healed, one weekend, Jiang Nian was mysteriously led by the man onto a private jet.
When the plane landed, she realized that they had arrived on a small island.
On the day of their engagement party, before the accident, while sitting in the car, Si Boye mentioned that he had bought a small island and wanted to take her there for a vacation.
He still remembered his promise.
It was already autumn in China, and the weather was getting cooler. But on this small island, the climate was warm and comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful.
Like an emerald gently embraced by the azure sea, far from the hustle and bustle, it enjoys the tranquility and magnificence of nature.
The sea breeze gently caresses my face, like the warm embrace of a lover behind me and the soft kisses that fall on my neck.
Si Boye said he wanted to take her to see the sunrise.
That evening, they huddled together by the campfire on the beach. As night fell, the starlight and moonlight were reflected on the sea, shimmering like a silver ribbon.
As the campfire died down, dawn broke. A soft golden glow gradually painted the sky. The two embraced, intertwined, and kissed on the beach.
Heavy breathing, an almost frantic possessiveness.
The sound was drowned out by the waves crashing against the shore.
At the moment of overwhelming joy, the first ray of sunlight pierced through the thin mist and swept across the sea.
The whole world seemed to consist only of the two of them. It was as if they were destined to remain entwined like this, clinging to each other until death on the edge of the world.
*
On Christmas Day, Jiang Nian received a call from Joey.
On such a significant holiday abroad, this little princess traveled thousands of miles to China.
According to her, important holidays should be spent with important people.
Jiang Nian asked Qiao Yi if this counted as a confession.
The person on the other end of the phone remained aloof, saying she just didn't want to spend Christmas with her father and that Jiang Nian shouldn't overthink it.
When Jiang Nian went to pick up Qiao Yi at the airport, she saw from afar that Qiao Yi, who was standing in the arrival hall, was being stared at and photographed by countless people, and she looked obviously impatient.
The Mellon family's little princess has waist-length blonde hair, wears an elegant and lovely dress, and has a creamy white velvet hat with two little buns hanging down on either side of her head.
Standing there, her delicate features are so beautiful, she looks like a real-life porcelain doll. Who could resist taking a second look?
Jiang Nian waved her hand.
Joey's eyes lit up when he saw her.
The next second, upon seeing the man appear behind Jiang Nian, she immediately rolled her eyes. As she walked over, her lips were practically pursed to the sky.
"You said you were coming to pick me up, why did you bring him along too?"
As Joey spoke, she gave the man a disdainful look.
Jiang Nian shrugged: "I didn't bring him; he insisted on coming along."
Si Boye narrowed his eyes, his posture casual: "I wanted Miss Joey to experience what it means to feel at home, so I specially accompanied my baby here."
Joey didn't even bother to call him out.
She angrily took Jiang Nian's hand, turned around, and walked away.
Isn't it just because we're afraid she'll steal from our home?
Oh.
stingy person.
*
On New Year's Eve.
A group of people gathered at Tanzhou Villa.
Engaging in a serious endeavor—playing cards.
Participants: Qin Ji, Huo Xiao, Fu Jinyi, Si Boye, Jiang Nian.
This is the second time the five of them have gotten together to play Texas Hold'em.
The last time they played cards, Qin Ji won three million from Jiang Nian.
So this time, Qin Ji was still in high spirits.
Before the show started, he confidently assured everyone that he wouldn't torture Jiang Nian too much.
Then, he lost five million to Jiang Nian in the first five games.
The girl remained calm and composed, and the wins and losses were too swift. Qin Ji didn't even have time to react when his chips were emptied.
"...No, Nian Nian, when did you become such a good card player?"
Huo Xiao, dressed in a cool black suit, suddenly spoke up from the side.
"It's not that I've become this good recently, it's that I've always been this good."
"You didn't realize that Jiang Nian was controlling the game last time and deliberately lost to you."
"Who told you to lose so much because of your sister's bet with Bo Ye?"
"ha?"
Qin Ji's eyes widened.
He really didn't notice!
No—is this the talent that people who are good at math have when playing cards?
He could tell what cards were in his hand just by looking at Jiang Nian's eyes without her even lifting her eyelids.
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