Chapter 84: Reunion (Part 2) “You are indeed a superficial person who only looks at appearances…
Zhang Miao opened his mouth, and it took him a long while to find his voice. "I, I, I was just joking. Jiang, Jiang, are you serious?"
Jiang Ci nodded: "I do plan to start my own business."
"That's right. He's Brother Jiang after all. I think it can be done." Zhang Miao immediately affirmed it.
The others also echoed, only Yu Xiang looked at Jiang Ci thoughtfully.
He had a hunch that Jiang Ci's plan was related to him.
In fact, even earlier, when they had not yet confirmed their feelings, Yu Xiang had made this joke, saying that Jiang Ci would start a company in the future and arrange a leisurely position for him.
At that time, Jiang Ci just said expressionlessly: "Don't let your imagination run wild."
This fits in with Jiang Ci's character that he can poison himself to death by licking his lips. Plus, it was just a joke, so Yu Xiang didn't take it seriously and forgot about it over time.
But some time ago, when Yu Xiang was taken for a walk downstairs by Jiang Ci and was reflecting on life, he made these poignant remarks:
Yu Xiang: "What if I fail the civil service exam?"
Jiang Ci: "You can pass the exam."
Yu Xiang: "I don't even have the confidence myself... Never mind. Let's just say what if, what if—what if I really don't pass the exam and can't compete with others for a job? The worst-case scenario is that I'll end up unemployed with zero income. What then?"
"Don't worry even if that day ever comes." Jiang Ci remained calm. "I'll always find a way to support you."
"I know you definitely have a way. I'm just wondering how I'm going to explain this to my parents. I'd be so sorry for them if this were to happen..."
"First of all, I don't think such a day will ever come." Jiang Ci held his hand tightly. "Secondly, if you really want a decent job, I can help you out."
"How can I cover it? Can you help me find a job?"
The conversation was then interrupted by an elderly woman who came towards them, and eventually ended in nothing. Yu Xiang only just remembered this incident.
"Hello! Is anyone there? Takeout!" The delivery guy called out from the door.
Jiang Ci got up to open the door, and soon he came back with two large bags of food.
Everyone's attention was successfully shifted from the previous discussion to the two huge plastic bags in Jiang Ci's hands.
Although they didn't say a word, the words "How much did you buy?!" were clearly written on their faces.
"You guys chat, I'm going to help grandma cook." Jiang Ci said to them as he carried the ingredients to the kitchen.
"I'm with you..."
Yu Xiang was about to stand up, but before he could even utter the word "together", another volunteered to do so.
Qiu Lulu stood up from the sofa faster than Yu Xiang and said, "Let me help you!"
Jiang Ci naturally refused, "No, you're a guest."
"Oh, it doesn't matter. I don't really understand what those grown boys are talking about anyway. Why don't you go to the kitchen and help? With one more person helping, we can eat earlier, right?" But Qiu Lulu had a reason and had already walked to Jiang Ci's side.
The latter pursed his lips and looked at Yu Xiang silently, as if asking for help.
"I think this kind of thing should be left to Yu--" Zhang Miao, who knew the relationship between Yu Xiang and Jiang Ci, was about to smooth things over, but halfway through his words he received an ambiguous look from Lu Ziyang.
Out of a strange tacit understanding, he changed the subject a little stiffly: "Let the girl go. She's bored staying here anyway, right, hahahaha?"
Yu Xiang looked at him in confusion: "?"
Zhang Miao and Lu Ziyang turned their backs to Jiang Ci and Qiu Lulu, and kept blinking at him.
Fang Chengyu didn't understand what was going on, but he cooperated and pretended nothing had happened.
Yu Xiang was not blind, and after a quick two-second brainstorm, he finally reluctantly chose to "watch the man die without rescuing him." He managed a nonchalant smile and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Ci, who vaguely sensed something was going on but didn't know what it was, said: "..."
He silently kept this account in mind, ready to interrogate someone thoroughly when there were no outsiders around.
After confirming that Jiang Ci and Qiu Lulu had entered the kitchen, Yu Xiang crossed his arms and stared at the two people who had just glared at him frantically: "Now you can tell me, what are you planning?"
Zhang Miao immediately pointed at Lu Ziyang and said, "I don't know, Brother Yu, ask him! It's all him!"
The accused Lu Ziyang was filled with grief and anguish: "Fuck! I was so touched just now, I thought you finally understood my feelings!"
"Pfft, pfft, pfft, what are you talking about? Don't use such disgusting words. Someone who doesn't know would think you have a crush on me." Zhang Miao was extremely disgusted. "How can anyone understand your thoughts that are as deep as the sea? If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have something to say, fart quickly."
Yu Xiang couldn't help but add, "...if you have any farts, hold them in."
Fang Chengyu couldn't help laughing: "Hahahaha——"
"Defamation! This is blatant slander! Only Sanshui would be so uncultured as to fart in public." Lu Ziyang felt wronged and asked them to sit next to him. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Come over here and I'll tell you something."
The three of them, each holding back their laughter, sat down next to him, waiting for him to tell them everything.
But Lu Ziyang lowered his voice and kept it a secret: "You really didn't see it?"
Yu Xiang was confused: "What did you see?"
"It's so obvious and you still... forget it, you're a blockhead, I forgive you." Lu Ziyang looked disappointed and turned his gaze to Zhang Miao and Fang Chengyu who were still thinking, "You two didn't see it either?"
Yu Xiang: "Who are you talking about..."
Fang Chengyu didn't know what he had thought of, and slapped his forehead: "I think I know what it is. I always feel like something is weird since a while ago."
Yu Xiang: "...Why are you trying to imitate his riddles? Just tell me what's weird."
Fang Chengyu said directly: "That's right, um... Lu Ziyang's girlfriend seems to have been observing you since she saw us. It's like her eyes are glued to you two."
The "you two" have already excluded himself and Zhang Miao. If we exclude Lu Ziyang who was originally traveling with Qiu Lulu, then it can only refer to Yu Xiang and Jiang Ci.
Yu Xiang frowned unconsciously, trying to recall the entire process from the moment he approached to greet her to the moment he sat down in the living room. However, he hadn't paid attention to Qiu Lulu the entire time. He reluctantly gave up and made a reasonable guess: "Is it normal to observe strangers secretly?"
Fang Chengyu: "But aren't Sanshui and I strangers to her too? There's no reason for her to only look at you and not us."
"Hey, hey, hey, let me correct you. You did look at us." Zhang Miao patted him and said.
Fang Chengyu: "You also know it's only one glance, just one."
Zhang Miao remained silent, perhaps because his heart, which was sometimes strong and sometimes fragile, was hurt by these words.
"Yes, that's what Lao Fang said. I think there must be something fishy going on here." Lu Ziyang took over the conversation. "And the weirdest thing is that she volunteered to help in the kitchen. You know, when she was with me, she kept telling me that she would never cook again and that she wanted to get a manicure on her hands."
Fang Chengyu rubbed his chin and thought: "I remember she had manicures on her hands today, and they seemed to be quite long?"
Lu Ziyang: "No, I accompanied her to do it yesterday. It took four hours and cost me 258 yuan."
"Ber, it was you who paid for it? Why haven't you been so generous before?" Zhang Miao took a breath.
"Have you lost your brain because you've been single for so long? Do you want to have a relationship without spending a penny?" Lu Ziyang asked back unhappily.
Zhang Miao sighed, "I haven't discussed it yet. We just said that it would be nice to have the money to treat ourselves to something nice."
As soon as he said this, he successfully received contemptuous expressions from the other three people: "..."
This time, Zhang Miao successfully interpreted the subtext.
It’s nothing more than “No wonder you can’t find a partner.”
But he himself didn't mind it very much: "Don't look at me like that, Lu Ziyang is so generous, but his girlfriend is about to run away. By the way, Brother Yu, are you really not going to go to the kitchen to take a look? What if she takes advantage of Brother Jiang?"
Yu Xiang: "It shouldn't be that serious. Grandma is still in there. Besides, he knows his limits."
"That's true. I trust Brother Jiang." Zhang Miao glanced towards the kitchen again, and turned back after confirming that no one had come out. "So after all we've said, what was the reason that led Brother Jiang into this dangerous situation?"
"Of course it's to find evidence." Lu Ziyang said as a matter of course, "To find substantial evidence, we must first create an opportunity for her."
Zhang Miao seemed to have thought of something, frowning suspiciously, "Why don't you look sad at all about your girlfriend running away with someone else? Instead, you look a little... weirdly excited?"
Yu Xiang also thought of this: "How long have you been with her?"
"It's been less than a month. We met in the freshman group and confirmed our relationship after school started." Lu Ziyang thought for a moment and replied.
Yu Xiang's mouth twitched when he heard this. "Well, your relationship... never mind. I won't comment on it any further. So, what do you think of her? What if she's a good girl and we misunderstood her? Wouldn't that be terrible?"
"Well... actually I'm not too sure." Lu Ziyang scratched his head embarrassedly.
Fang Chengyu: "No way, you're dating someone without even knowing what kind of person they are?"
Lu Ziyang stiffened his neck and retorted, "I was just thinking about finding a partner at the time, so I didn't think too much about it. I felt like we could get along well, and she was pretty, so..."
Even if he didn't say the rest of the words, they knew what they meant. The three of them had expressions that were hard to describe.
Yu Xiang: "Excuse me, the second half of the sentence is probably the key point."
Zhang Miao nodded in agreement: "You are indeed a superficial man who only cares about appearance."
Fang Chengyu: "I despise you."
Lu Ziyang: “…” Can you guys please stop being so united in hatred of the enemy in such strange matters?
"Then how do you plan to find evidence, and what do you plan to do once you find it?" Yu Xiang asked.
"If I find out she's really after you two, then I'll break up. Do I have to wait until she cheats on me before breaking up?" Lu Ziyang spread his hands helplessly. "Actually, deep down I really hope I'm just overthinking it, and she really just wants to show off."
"Then the only one who can see her every move now is Brother Jiang. Should we wait for him to come out and ask?" Zhang Miao asked.
"I think we still have to send someone in undercover. After all, Jiang Ci doesn't know our plan. What if he doesn't pay attention at all, then all our efforts will be in vain." Lu Ziyang said, his gaze slowly falling on Yu Xiang's face.
Not only him, Zhang Miao and Fang Chengyu also looked over.
Yu Xiang suddenly had a bad feeling: "...Why are you all looking at me?"
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