Chapter 265 Qin Jiangnan's Gift
Jiang Xingyao returned to China a week later. Even though she didn't notify many people, her itinerary had already been published online.
Many people came to pick him up at the airport, including high-ranking officials from domestic music associations, as well as friends such as Ji Yunyin and Qin Jiangnan, and of course Jin Qingyu was among them.
Shen Mingsu also arrived, but did not approach, instead watching Jiang Xingyao from a distance in the crowd.
As soon as Jiang Xingyao got off the plane, she was surrounded by a swarm of people. One unfamiliar face after another spoke in an overly familiar manner, which made Jiang Xingyao feel a little overwhelmed. These people talked non-stop, without even giving her and Ji Yunyin and the others a chance to greet each other.
Jin Qingyu pushed through the crowd and stood next to Jiang Xingyao. He gave Assistant Xu a wink, and Assistant Xu quickly said loudly, "Everyone, thank you for waiting here for our champion's return. I know you haven't eaten, so Miss Jiang specially booked a place to treat you all to dinner. Please come with me first, and we'll talk more when we get to the hotel."
The group showered Jiang Xingyao with praise again before swarming off with Assistant Xu, finally quieting things down a bit around her.
She had never thought of any of this, so naturally she couldn't have made any arrangements. The only person who had taken care of all of this for her in advance was Jin Qingyu.
Jiang Xingyao said gratefully, "Thank you for thinking of everything so thoroughly this time too."
“I said I would take care of everything for you, and I won’t go back on my word. Let’s go, I’ve also prepared a private room for you,” Jin Qingyu said.
His meticulous, butler-like demeanor left Ji Yunyin speechless. She pulled Jiang Xingyao aside and whispered, "What's going on between you and him? You haven't made up, have you?"
"No," Jiang Xingyao said. Ji Yunyin then clutched her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I thought you were confused again. I never expected him to be so thoughtful. It's unbelievable."
It's no wonder Ji Yunyin was surprised. Jiang Xingyao herself hadn't believed that Jin Qingyu would change so much, and even now she's still not used to it.
Jin Qingyu opened the car door, first inviting Qu Xinting into the car, and then came over to greet Jiang Xingyao and the others. He even greeted Qin Jiangnan a couple of times.
Qin Jiangnan ignored Jin Qingyu and walked towards Jiang Xingyao, shoving a box into her hand: "Don't overthink it. I just came to congratulate you, nothing more."
"Let's not eat together. I'm afraid I'll catch your love-struck mind and become unable to distinguish right from wrong."
Jiang Xingyao could tell that Qin Jiangnan was still being stubborn, and even now, he still felt that he and Jin Qingyu were back together.
Jiang Xingyao did not explain to him.
Qin Jiangnan deserves a bright future of his own, and shouldn't be held back by someone like her. If this misunderstanding can make Qin Jiangnan let go of her and return to his former carefree and unrestrained self, Jiang Xingyao would rather Qin Jiangnan continue to misunderstand.
Qin Jiangnan left immediately, his figure quickly disappearing into the crowd. The box he handed over was heavy. Jiang Xingyao opened it and took a look; inside was a sports car model.
Jiang Xingyao recognized it at a glance; the model was the same car Qin Jiangnan had used to take her away from Wangshan Manor.
Ji Yunyin chuckled: "This kid must be confused. Why would he give you this? You don't even like it."
Jiang Xingyao seemed to understand Qin Jiangnan's meaning. He was telling her silently that if she regretted it, he could still come and take her away.
Jiang Xingyao closed the box and carefully put it away. Jin Qingyu saw this but only glanced at it and didn't ask any questions.
Ji Yunyin was also riding in Jin Qingyu's car.
On the way, she probably said it on purpose for Jin Qingyu to hear, and brought up Qin Jiangnan again: "Yaoyao, you don't know, although Qin Jiangnan doesn't say it, he actually cares about you a lot."
Now that your competition is over, you have more time to spend in China, so I think it would be good to try to learn more about him.
Then we'll be family, Aunt Qu, what do you think?
She steered the conversation directly to Qu Xinting.
Qu Xinting, however, did not agree with her, saying, "It all depends on Yao Yao's own wishes. I won't interfere in her affairs."
Ji Yunyin continued, "I know you used to think Qin Jiangnan was a free spirit, but he's really become much more composed lately. Even Grandpa and Grandma Qin said he's finally starting to look like an heir."
Moreover, he wasn't very interested in hospital matters, but recently he'd been making investments on his own and had achieved some success. Besides, compared to others, Qin Jiangnan was more obedient.
"Yaoyao, think about it, with so many young, handsome guys who are completely devoted to you, are you sure you're not even a little bit tempted?"
"Yinyin!" Jiang Xingyao called out to Ji Yunyin, "It's only been a short time since we last met, when did you switch careers to become a matchmaker?"
Ji Yunyin said, "Isn't it all for the happiness of my sisters? Matchmaker it is. I'm serious, you should consider Qin Jiangnan. Of course, besides what I just mentioned, there's an even bigger benefit."
"From now on, with me, your sister-in-law, keeping an eye on him, I guarantee I'll keep him completely under control and he'll never do anything to upset you."
The car, which had been driving smoothly, suddenly braked sharply, and Ji Yunyin's head hit the back of the seat in front of her. She gasped in pain, but quickly added sarcastically, "Ordinary people like us really don't deserve to trouble President Jin. This car is driving with such resentment."
"It was our oversight. How could someone as distinguished as Mr. Jin willingly become someone's driver?"
Jin Qingyu asked, "Miss Ji, when is your wedding date set with Young Master Qin?"
Why didn't anyone notify us?
"When did I get engaged?" Ji Yunyin said irritably.
Jin Qingyu said, "Hearing you so eagerly referring to yourself as Qin Jiangnan's sister-in-law just now, I thought you were about to have a good thing happen, and you were subtly hinting that we should give you a gift."
Perhaps not expecting Jin Qingyu to be so sharp-tongued, Ji Yunyin's face fell slightly, and she said again, "Even if it's not officially arranged, it's a done deal that I'll become Qin Jiangnan's sister-in-law."
"What's wrong with a sister-in-law worrying about her brother-in-law's relationship problems? It's none of your business!"
Ji Yunyin has never found Jin Qingyu pleasing to the eye.
Previously, she only viewed Jiang Xingyao with a less critical eye because Jiang Xingyao liked him.
As for now…
She naturally didn't want her sisters to repeat the same mistake.
Jin Qingyu said, "Miss Ji, you should stop playing matchmaker. You know in your heart whether Qin Jiangnan and Yaoyao are suitable for each other."
"That's still better than you. Don't think I don't know what you're up to."
When Yaoyao was with you, you were always thinking about Jiang Cancan. Now that Yaoyao doesn't want you anymore, you've realized your mistake and want to get back together. Is there such a good thing in the world?
"Why should Yao Yao forgive you just because you turn back? Dream on, Jin Qingyu. A mistake is a mistake. Instead of constantly pestering her and trying to make amends, you should just let her go," Ji Yunyin said.
Jiang Xingyao knew that Jin Qingyu was always around her.
Previously, out of consideration for Jiang Xingyao's feelings and not wanting to distract her, Ji Yunyin had always turned a blind eye.
But now everything has settled down, and the anger that had been building up inside finally has an outlet.
Ji Yunyin desperately wanted to help Jiang Xingyao get rid of Jin Qingyu.
Jin Qingyu glanced at Ji Yunyin through the rearview mirror and chose to remain silent. Ji Yunyin wanted to say something, but the car had already arrived at the hotel. Jiang Xingyao said, "Let's go, Yunyin, let's go eat first."
Jin Qingyu's thoughts could not be changed by Ji Yunyin's few words. No matter how much Ji Yunyin said, it would all be in vain.
Jin Qingyu was more composed than anyone else, while Ji Yunyin was afraid that if she continued to talk, she would only anger herself.
Jin Qingyu booked the entire hotel. The lobby was filled with members of the music association who came to pick her up, as well as some of Jiang Xingyao's fans.
The private rooms were prepared for these acquaintances.
Pushing open the door to the private room, Jiang Xingyao saw Grandpa Jin and Jin Yuanqiu. She couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Grandpa, what brings you here?"
“Grandpa certainly wouldn’t miss such a big event as your award. Knowing you didn’t want to go to the Jin family, Grandpa came to see you,” said Grandpa Jin.
He then looked at Qu Xinting and greeted her somewhat awkwardly.
Qu Xinting's attitude was also distant. After getting rid of Jiang Yuncheng and starting to be herself, Qu Xinting was not used to contacting those people she knew from childhood.
After all, in these people's eyes, she had been like a madwoman for the past twenty years, doing all sorts of hysterical things. Even though almost everyone now knows that those things were not what she wanted, Qu Xinting herself still doesn't know how to face them.
Or perhaps she was instinctively running away from it.
Grandpa Jin could also see Qu Xinting's estrangement. He knew that repairing this relationship couldn't be rushed, but he still couldn't help but sigh.
After all, they were children I watched grow up. Who could have imagined that they would suffer such a misfortune?
What Jiang Yuncheng did to Qu Xinting can be described as an unexpected disaster.
With the elders of the Jin family present, Ji Yunyin stopped mocking Jin Qingyu.
The atmosphere at the table was somewhat awkward. Only Jin Yuanqiu kept trying to find topics to talk about. Ji Yunyin was naturally outgoing, and seeing that the young girl was having a hard time, she put aside her grudges with Jin Qingyu and took the initiative to chat with Jin Yuanqiu.
Halfway through the meal, Jin Qingyu said, "Grandpa, Mother-in-law, you two continue eating. The people outside are all here for Yaoyao. We can't just leave them waiting. I'll go out with Yaoyao to say hello to them."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yunyin immediately stood up and squeezed next to Jiang Xingyao: "Who knows what you're up to now? Even if someone has to go with you, it'll be me going with Yaoyao."
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