Chapter 133 To take advantage
Duan Ke didn't reply to Jiang Xilin quickly for a moment.
She observed Jiang Xilin's reaction with cautious eyes, not missing a single detail, and said conservatively: "This kind of thing is not something I can decide on my own. If you are willing, I am willing too."
Jiang Xilin held the teacup, rubbed it with his fingertips, and said lightly: "You should know that the reason I mentioned the engagement was because my aunt was sick. I wanted to reassure her, so I didn't refuse directly."
He glanced at Duan Ke and said, "I thought you would find a suitable time to explain it clearly to your uncle and aunt."
When Duan Ke heard this, he could no longer figure out the meaning behind it.
Jiang Xilin is unwilling to get engaged.
Even though she had broken up with him for so long, whether in front of outsiders or in the way they interacted with each other, she often felt that they were still together.
If things continue like this, it seems normal to get engaged.
Duan Ke didn't expect that not long after this, he came to her in person to ask her to explain everything.
She clasped her hands together and picked at her nails where Jiang Xilin couldn't see. She said, "I thought they just said that before, and I didn't take it seriously. Did they tell someone outside and let you know?"
"These are not important anymore. It's better to make things clear as soon as possible so that they won't be disappointed later. Anyway, you know the real situation between us. We can't really get engaged."
There was no one else in the living room except the two of them. No one knew what they were busy with at the moment. Apart from the sound of talking, the living room was extremely quiet.
For the first time, Duan Ke hoped that someone would appear and stop Jiang Xilin from speaking.
It's a pity that no one can hear her voice.
She held back the emotions that were about to burst out, touched the hair beside her ear, and said, "Actually, my parents mean that if we get engaged, it would be considered an in-depth cooperation."
Jiang Xilin didn't elaborate on her analysis, only saying, "It's not good for you to cancel your order."
Duan Ke almost couldn't hold back his breath.
She was really a little overwhelmed. Her bright eyes stared at Jiang Xilin in disbelief for a long time.
Finally he admitted it. Jiang Xilin was so sure that they would break up in the future.
Duan Ke's emotions came and went quickly. She had never been like she was tonight, and she almost lost control in front of Jiang Xilin.
She half lowered her head to hide the tears that were about to fall.
Trying to reply to Jiang Xilin in a calm voice, "I understand."
After saying this, Jiang Xilin did not stay in the Duan family for long and left in a hurry, just like when he came.
Duan Ke was left sitting alone on the sofa, not moving for a long time, until Duan's mother came downstairs, saw her sitting there alone, and looked around.
"Didn't you say Xilin was here? Why are you sitting here alone?"
Duan Ke quickly touched the corner of her eyes, not wanting her mother to see that she had just cried.
"He comes to talk about something."
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Chen Congyu has been depressed recently, and after she talked to Jiang Xilin unilaterally, her mood did not improve much.
Although Jiang Xilin did not appear again, Shen Congyu would not be naive enough to think that he really listened to her.
It was a rare day that everyone in the group got off work on time, so someone organized a small team-building event for them. It was just a simple reward for their hard work over the past period of time. After all, they would be busy again later.
Chen Congyu has always been very sociable in the company. Not only does she look easy to get along with, her personality is also much better than in previous years, and she gets along well with her colleagues.
After having dinner together in the evening, we went to a nearby bar.
They are usually too busy and don’t like noisy bars, so they chose this one which is quite classy and has a good atmosphere.
A colleague drove to pick someone up at night and didn't drink. Chen Congyu was the one being picked up and ordered some drinks like everyone else.
After just two sips, Shen Congyu was physiologically repelled by the smell of alcohol. She thought it might be because she hadn't recovered from drinking too much last time. Thanks to Jiang Xilin, she was almost able to quit drinking.
After ordering two more glasses of iced juice, Chen Congyu was a little greedy for coolness, so he drank some and started chatting with the people next to him.
In the middle of the trip, Chen Congyu went to the bathroom and took a call from Wen Song. She found a quiet window to finish the call. When she went back, she forgot the way and turned around and came to an exceptionally quiet and dim booth.
Her leg knocked over something on the edge of the table, making a thud and causing the man sitting in front of her to look up.
Shen Congyu took a look, isn't this Yan Zhao?
He looked to be in a very bad mood, with a gloomy aura surrounding him. When he looked at her, it seemed as if she had just made a sound that disturbed him and that he had caused a big disaster.
Chen Congyu had a bad impression of him to begin with, and when he stared at her with that kind of look, she always felt a chill down her back.
She said sorry and turned to leave.
Zhou Zhou, who had just returned from the bathroom, bumped into her and called out to her with a raised eyebrow, "Miss Shen? Are you playing here too?"
Chen Congyu pursed her lips and said, “Well, we’re doing team building here.”
She was about to leave when Zhou Zhou pulled her aside and said enthusiastically, "My birthday is in a few days. I've invited Sister Songsong. Why don't you all come together then?"
Even though he considered letting her go with Wen Song, she still wanted to refuse. Before she could say anything, Zhou Zhou smiled and said, "I like a lively atmosphere. Besides, if you and Sister Song Song go together, you will have company and won't be bored. Just agree to it, right? I helped you beat up that guy named Chen before."
Having said that, how could Chen Congyu refuse?
She nodded, "I'll be there then."
It wasn't like Chen Congyu hadn't seen the scene of rich kids celebrating their birthdays before. For someone of Zhou Zhou's level, it would probably be even more lively. Chen Congyu was actually a little repulsed.
After she told Wen Song about it, Wen Song was very casual, "After all, he invited you personally, so why worry? Are you tired from work now? This is a great opportunity to meet more people. Think about it, who attended Zhou Zhou's birthday party? Hey, take this opportunity to think about it and see if there is anyone suitable."
"You're now like those parents who push you on blind dates."
"Of course we should take advantage of opportunities."
Chen Congyu said: "I just want to follow you until the end."
Wen Song said that she was too Buddhist now, but he still put his arm around her shoulders and let her lean on him.
On Zhou Zhou's birthday, Chen Congyu took Wen Song's car to a villa with complete facilities and many people.
When he first arrived there, Shen Congyu didn't recognize anyone.
Not long after, she saw Xue Mingrui coming.
Xue Mingrui ran over to them and said, "I was supposed to come with Yuan An, but he went to pick up Brother Jiang. I guess they won't be here for a while."
Shen Congyu was not looking forward to seeing Jiang Xilin, so she did not respond to his movements.
Xue Mingrui dyed her hair chestnut brown and cut it short. Today she put on a Japanese-style makeup that was very transparent and made her round face look white and tender.
Chen Congyu couldn't help but pinched it twice, then raised his eyes and saw someone on the stairs staring at him.
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