Chapter 71
Time flies.
May, graduation season.
Lin Jiu's roommate, Tang Yazhi, is getting married. She's marrying a man named Zhou Jin, who's been pursuing her for a year. He's not very good-looking, but he's devoted to her and reportedly comes from a wealthy family.
Wedding eve.
Lin Jiu and the other two went to Tang Yazhi's home, a luxurious villa.
As soon as he entered the house, Zhou Jingmeng looked up at the interior decoration and exclaimed repeatedly: "I knew your family was rich, but I didn't expect it to be so rich."
Tang Yazhi, who was leading the way, stopped and gave them a wry smile: "I bought it a long time ago. It's just a false prosperity."
Soon, she led the three of them into an audio-visual room.
Not far from the curtain was a large square table, with wine, drinks, grilled lobsters and everything else.
Tang Yazhi sat on a soft chair, picked up a can of beer, and said, "Help yourself. If it's not enough, I'll have someone bring some more."
Zhou Jingmeng sat next to Tang Yazhi and said, "Then we won't be polite."
"Help yourself." Tang Yazhi raised her glass. "Thank you all for coming to my last bachelor party. Let's toast."
The other three raised their glasses and clinked them.
Tang Yazhi drank voraciously, and seemed ready to finish the entire bottle.
Lin Jiu sat at the side of the table. After taking a sip, he quickly put his hand on her arm and said, "Drink less."
"Yeah." Zhou Jingmeng agreed, "It's just the beginning, drink less."
Liu Qing, who was sitting opposite Lin Jiu, also advised: "Drink slowly."
Tang Yazhi took the advice and put down the wine in her hand.
I can stop it once, but I can’t stop it twice or three times.
Half an hour later, Tang Yazhi, who could never get drunk, began to feel tipsy. She leaned back in her chair, staring at the screen where the movie was playing, and seemed to be lost in thought.
Lin Jiu held the empty green bottle in his hands and asked Tang Yazhi, "Have you really decided to marry Zhou Jin?"
Until half a month ago, Tang Yazhi had not agreed to Zhou Jin's pursuit, but now they are getting married, which is really too sudden.
"Yeah, have you thought it through?" Zhou Jingmeng supported his head and looked at Tang Yazhi.
Liu Qing didn't say anything, but just moved his gaze from the curtain to Tang Yazhi.
Perhaps it was the alcohol, or perhaps she was too depressed, but Tang Yazhi began to tell them some of the things hidden in her heart.
She stretched out her hand and drew a semicircle in the air. "Look at this place. It's so beautifully decorated. You'd think the people who live here are rich and carefree. But, in fact, it's been rotting from the very foundation. It's all just for show."
When these words were spoken, the three of them were slightly surprised.
Tang Yazhi continued, "When I was in my third year of high school, our family business was already failing. We tried every possible way, but nothing worked. My mom...she came up with a brilliant idea: marrying me off to a rich man, saying it would be a powerful alliance. Right after the college entrance exam, she took me out for a drink, saying it would be a great way to meet new people."
Lin Jiu's eyes widened in shock. Zhou Jingmeng and Liu Qing, who were standing beside him, exchanged glances, but remained silent.
"Later, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I had a huge argument with her." Tang Yazhi covered her mouth and burped. "I told her that I would definitely find a rich man to help the family. But... I had to find one myself, and not those messed-up people she introduced me to."
At this point, she smiled sarcastically, "After all, she gave birth to me. She felt a little compassion for me, and since the family could still hold on for a few more years, she promised to give me a few years so I could spend my college life without worries."
Lin Jiu: "So, now we need the help of Zhou Jin's family?"
Tang Yazhi nodded, sighed, and said, "In the past four years, I have tried hard to find someone I like and who can help my family. However, I didn't find one. I don't like Zhou Jin, but he treats me well. He knows my family situation and is willing to help me. But..."
She lowered her head and murmured softly: "After all, I am still a little unwilling."
Zhou Jingmeng blinked and said hesitantly: "You two haven't got the marriage certificate yet, you still have a chance to regret it."
"It's not that I don't want to marry him," Tang Yazhi said. "I know very well that he is my best choice right now. He's rich, a good person, and treats me well. I will have a good life in the future. It's just that I've never had a normal relationship, which is a bit regrettable."
Lin Jiu and the other two were silent. There was no point in saying more. Nothing they said could change the fact that Tang Yazhi was getting married tomorrow.
After holding it in for so long, Tang Yazhi felt much better. Holding up the wine jar, she said, "I hope you can all marry someone you love." After that, she drank the rest of the drink.
"This is too difficult." Zhou Jingmeng raised his head and sighed, "I've been single for four years. Maybe my mom will arrange a blind date for me and I'll end up marrying someone I don't like."
Liu Qing took a sip of wine gloomily and agreed, "It's really difficult." She hasn't dated anyone since the breakup and has grown a lot, as if she has sealed her heart and locked away her love.
Lin Jiu opened a can of wine, took a sip, and remained silent, intending to reduce his presence.
Unexpectedly, Tang Yazhi looked at her, stretched out her long legs and kicked her, "It seems that you are the only one who has some hope."
After hearing this, Zhou Jingmeng immediately changed the subject to Lin Jiu. "I thought you would be the first one in our dorm to get married, but Tang Yazhi got there first. You and your boyfriend have been dating for such a long time, don't you have any plans for the near future?"
"......" Lin Jiu looked around at the three of them before saying, "I have no plans for now."
Tang Yazhi leaned closer to Lin Jiu and said, "Graduation season is also breakup season, so you have to be careful. You've been together for so long, it would be bad if he changed his mind."
"Pfft, pfft, pfft." Zhou Jingmeng reached out and hit Tang Yazhi's arm. "What are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense. They won't break up no matter who breaks up."
"I'm just reminding her." Tang Yazhi emphasized to Zhou Jingmeng. She turned to Lin Jiu and said, "Men are all power-hungry. They talk casually in love and only look for someone of equal social status when it comes to marriage. Your boyfriend is good in every way. You really need to pay attention to him and don't let him get away."
Zhou Jingmeng subconsciously wanted to refute, but after thinking it over, she said to Lin Jiu, "What Tang Yazhi said does make some sense. Your boyfriend is too rich. If you find someone a little more ordinary, there won't be this potential risk."
"You have to find someone with some money," Liu Qing said. "Otherwise, if you end up like my ex-boyfriend, it's even worse. It's better not to date him."
Zhou Jingmeng touched his chin and said, "That makes sense."
"Marriage is like that in the end. Material things are more important than feelings." Tang Yazhi looked at Lin Jiu and said, "Luckily you found a rich man, otherwise I would be worried about you."
Lin Jiu looked at them and said with a smile: "Don't worry, we have a good relationship, don't worry about me."
"That's good." Tang Yazhi held Lin Jiu's hand. "To be honest, I envy you. You're lucky. The person you like happens to be rich. You'll be happy both spiritually and materially."
Lin Jiu was silent for a moment and said, "Maybe one of the reasons why I like him is because he is rich."
......
After attending Tang Yazhi's wedding, Lin Jiu and Chen Miao went to Xinlin.
This trip was proposed by Chen Miao, who said that he wanted to teach Lin Jiu how to ride a horse.
Lin had never ridden a horse before, having only seen it on TV. She thought it would be a cool sport and readily agreed. She packed her things, said goodbye to her roommate, and followed him to the airport with her suitcase.
After landing, a man named Kangji drove them to the hotel.
Kangji has very strong facial features, dark skin and a good personality.
On the way, to keep them from getting bored, he played a few prairie songs, giving them a sense of being right there in the world. It was a wonderful experience. When they passed some landmarks, he even acted as a tour guide, enthusiastically introducing them. Lin Jiu had a good impression of this Kanji.
Arriving at the hotel, the first thing Lin Jiu did was to put the things she had brought with her in their proper places. After packing, she sat on the sofa to catch her breath, and Chen Miao handed her a glass of water.
She took it, took a sip, and asked him, "How do you know Kanji?"
At the airport, he briefly introduced that Kangji was the owner of the horse farm they were going to, and didn't say much else.
Chen Miao sat on the sofa next to her and said, "After the high school entrance exam, I came here to go horseback riding and found a local guy, Kangji. Before going to Guicheng, he started a business and I invested money. He's been doing well in the past few years, and I've made a lot of money."
“…”
It turned out to be an investor, no wonder the boss came to pick him up in person.
Thinking about the summer after her high school entrance exam, Lin Jiu couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The gap between people was indeed huge. After a few seconds of silence, she couldn't help but cast an admiring glance at him: "You're so young, but you're already investing, and you've succeeded. You're really amazing."
"Just for fun," Chen Miao said. "The stable is doing so well, mainly thanks to Kangji."
"...Then you have a pretty good eye for people."
Hearing this, Chen Miao turned his head and stared at her for a few seconds, raised his eyebrows and smiled: "I have always had good taste."
Lin Jiu didn't actually ride a horse until the third day after arriving in Xinlin. For the first two days, she took Chen Miao to various 5A-level scenic spots, taking photos together.
After getting tired of visiting various scenic spots, Lin Jiucai asked Chen Miao for horse riding skills like a student.
Chen Miao is a qualified teacher.
He first told her some theoretical knowledge, and then picked out a docile chestnut pony for Lin Jiu, a beginner, and asked her to get on the horse. He led the way so that she could feel it.
Initially, Lin Jiu didn't trust the horse, fearing it might become wild and uncontrollable. Later, after becoming more familiar with it, she let Chen Miao hand over the reins and rode it for a few slow laps.
Lin Jiu has a good understanding and is very courageous.
On her last day in Xinlin, she increased her speed a little and rode her horse for a short trot across the vast grassland, truly feeling the resistance of the wind.
About five minutes passed.
Lin Jiu rode his horse to Chen Miao and handed the reins to him.
Chen Miao led the horse and walked very slowly, only three meters in one minute, which was almost like standing still.
Although the weather in May was not hot, I still sweated a lot while riding, so it was very necessary to quench my thirst. Lin Jiu unscrewed the bottle cap and drank a few sips of water.
After Chen Miao saw that she had finished drinking, he led the horse and started walking at a normal pace.
After walking a few steps, he suddenly asked, "What are your plans for summer vacation?"
"I want to travel, otherwise I'll rarely have such a long vacation in the future." Her public notice period has ended, and she's just waiting to start work. According to previous years' practice, she won't be able to report until the end of August.
Chen Miao stopped, looked up at her and said, "I'll accompany you, and we can go to more places."
Lin Jiu was slightly surprised. "Don't you have to take care of company matters?" Although Chen Miao had taken full control of the company in the first semester of his senior year, he continued to work at the same pace as before, without slacking off. In her mind, he was very ambitious.
"No delay," Chen Miao said. "I'll arrange my work for the summer vacation. I'll bring a computer and just make occasional decisions."
It would be much easier to travel with Chen Miao. Lin Jiu readily agreed: "Okay, it would be better if we were together."
"There's one more thing..." He paused for a few seconds, "Let's get married during the summer vacation and have a wedding."
“…So soon?”
Lin Jiu had actually only just agreed to his proposal not long ago...
On the eve of the wedding, after Lin Jiu accompanied Tang Yazhi for a drink, they were originally planning to sleep in the guest room, but Chen Miao forced her to go home.
As soon as she turned on the light, she was startled by the sea of flowers that filled the room. It felt like she had stepped into a rose garden. As far as the eye could see, there were all kinds of roses, red, blue, and pink.
Originally, the roses had no fragrance, but because there were so many of them piled up, you could actually smell a faint fragrance.
Later, she was pulled by Chen Miao to the center of the sea of flowers.
Chen Miao was a sincere man, and he knew she wouldn't wear the ring even if he gave it to her, as it would just be a decoration. So, he knelt on one knee, holding a bank card and said, "If you're short of one dollar, I'll make 100 million. Marry me, okay?"
Lin Jiu, who wasn't a romantic, glanced at him for a few seconds, then pulled him up and said calmly, "Okay."
Chen Miao held her little hand and said helplessly, "Why aren't you excited at all?"
Lin Jiu looked at him steadily and said, "Maybe you've talked to me about marriage so many times that I'm no longer surprised."
Chen Miao was quite annoyed, but very satisfied with the smooth result.
He said to Lin Jiu, "How about you guess why it's this number?"
Lin Jiu pulled his hand out of his grasp, counted on his fingers, and replied, "Because it's an even number, 99."
"Yes." He suddenly walked behind Lin Jiu and put an imperial green jadeite peace token around her neck. "This is a replacement for you."
Lin Jiu looked down at the green sign, "How beautiful."
"Yeah." Chen Miao said, "You look more beautiful in it."
Lin Jiu glanced at the roses and asked, "What should we do with these flowers?"
"That's easy." He leaned close to her ear and said affectionately, "Let's pick some petals and take a rose bath together."
Lin Jiu gritted his teeth, blushed, and agreed.
Afterwards, they played a little late and almost missed the wedding the next day.
......
"Is it fast?" Chen Miao didn't think it was fast, but just right. "There's just one or two months of preparation. After the wedding, we can go out for a trip and have a honeymoon."
"All right."
Lin Jiu sighed leisurely: "What a pity, then I won't have any wedding leave in the future."
"The wedding leave is only a few days long. If it's gone, it's gone."
“…”
After a moment of silence, Lin Jiu stroked the horse's back and asked, "Who are you going to invite to the wedding?"
Chen Miao walked slowly, leading the horse, and said without turning his head, "Your roommates are Wen Min and Ji Xin."
Lin Jiu was about to nod and say yes, but Chen Miao added, "By the way, your senior, please come up as well."
Lin Jiu looked at Chen Miao's back and rolled his eyes speechlessly.
It’s been several years, and I still remember it!
......
The wedding day was quite lively.
Meng Qinyang still disliked Ji Xin.
However, he did not dare to act presumptuously at his cousin's wedding.
Even if you are sitting at the same table with Ji Xin, you have to sit still.
In order to prevent Meng Qinyang from causing any trouble, Wen Min deliberately sat between the two of them, like a clear watershed.
all the best......
Lin Jiu and Chen Miao exchanged rings in the presence of all their relatives and friends.
Finally, a group photo was taken at the wedding.
The order of the group photo is: Ji Xin, Wen Min, Lin Jiu, Chen Miao, and Meng Qinyang.
It's like taking a high school photo.
Lin Jiu printed three copies of this photo.
One was sent to Wen Min and the other to Meng Qinyang.
The copy she kept for herself was framed and placed on the TV cabinet in the living room.
When Chen Miao saw it for the first time, he asked her, "Why did you put it there?"
"It's very conspicuous there," Lin Jiu said. "It's amazing. The five of us never got together in high school, yet we can gather together in an occasion like this."
Chen Miao looked at her and asked, "Do you like this photo?"
Lin Jiu put his arms around Chen Miao's neck, raised his feet and kissed him, then said with a smile, "I like it very much."
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