Shi Miao had not gone far from the examination room when Ji Sinian's voice came from behind her, "Sister Miao, wait for me."
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao stopped in her tracks, raised an eyebrow slightly, and lazily asked, "Why did you come out?"
Ji Sinian stretched and said, "How could I, the great one, be left out of this matter of handing in the exam early?"
Shi Miao's lips twitched slightly. "Tsk, elementary school student."
Ji Sinian: "......"
Back in the classroom, Shi Miao took her phone out of her desk.
Upon opening the screen, the first thing I saw was a message from Ji Yanchen.
Ji Yanchen: [Shall I pick you up from school at noon to go have lunch?]
Meow Meow Meow: [Um, I'll just eat at the cafeteria for lunch.]
Ji Yanchen: [How about we eat at the cafeteria together?]
Meow meow meow: [...]
Meow Meow Meow: [Whatever you want.]
Ji Yanchen: [Tsk, I'm coming to pick you up now.]
Ji Sinian, who was standing nearby, glanced at the two's conversation and complained, "Damn it, am I still my uncle's favorite baby? Why didn't you invite me for something as important as eating?"
Shi Miao glanced at the noisy little dog beside her, raised the corner of her eye, and said indifferently, "Then let's go together."
Ji Sinian said with a touched expression, "Damn, Sister Miao, I really am your favorite baby."
"roll."
Ji Sinian: "..."
*
Outside the gate of No. 1 Middle School
Ji Yanchen crossed his long legs, leaned against the car, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his phone and texting Shi Miao.
"I've arrived, come out."
A few minutes later, Shi Miao and Ji Sinian appeared at the school gate.
When the man saw the two of them wearing school uniforms and looking so well-matched, his face immediately darkened.
His gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked in Ji Sinian's direction, as if he were contemplating how to dismember the boy.
"Holy crap, Sister Miao, why do I suddenly feel a chill on my neck?"
Shi Miao put her hands in her pockets and said seriously, "Buy a scarf."
Ji Sinian touched his neck. "It still has to be you, my sister."
The two had reached the roadside while they were talking.
Ji Sinian stepped forward first and complained, "Uncle, tell me quickly, am I still your favorite baby? Why don't you call me for meals?"
Ji Yanchen selectively ignored him, opened the passenger door, looked up at Shi Miao, and said in a cool and lazy voice: "Let's go, get in the car."
Shi Miao raised her hand to lower the brim of her hat and bent down to sit inside.
Ji Yanchen then looked at Ji Sinian and frowned, saying, "Why are you still here?"
Ji Sinian, who had been left standing there for a while, said aggrievedly, "Um, Uncle, Sister Miao asked me to have dinner with you."
"Oh, I disagree." After saying that, he walked around to the other side, opened the car door, and got in.
He started the car and drove off.
Ji Sinian was left dumbfounded on the roadside: "Holy crap, what's going on? What's wrong with my uncle again?"
*
A hint of doubt flashed in Shi Miao's eyes, and she casually asked, "Why didn't Ji Sinian get on the bus?"
Ji Yanchen turned to look at her, his deep eyes filled with tenderness. "He said something came up and he can't go."
"Oh." Shi Miao nodded.
"You and... Si Nian are very close?" the man asked in a hoarse voice, his Adam's apple bobbing.
"Why are you asking this?" Shi Miao's voice was slightly low and hoarse, sounding somewhat nonchalant.
"As his uncle, I feel it's necessary to pay attention to his interpersonal relationships," Ji Yanchen said seriously.
She rested her chin on her pale hand, a playful look on her face: "Hmm, father-son relationship?"
"Ahem, I understand." Ji Yanchen's hands, which had been gripping the steering wheel tightly, relaxed.
His gaze deepened, and he continued probing, "Do you have someone you like?"
"My journey is to the stars and the sea," Shi Miao replied, looking down at her phone without looking up.
The man's lips curved into a deeper smile, a faint chuckle playing in his eyes. "Hmm, a fine ambition."
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao slightly raised her eyes and lazily said, "Ji Yanchen, you're acting strange today."
The man raised an eyebrow slightly. "What did you call me?"
"Ji Yanchen".
The girl's languid yet cool voice called his name, like a feather brushing against his heart, sending shivers down his spine.
Ji Yanchen's gaze gradually hardened, and he said in a low, husky voice, "Tsk, say it again."
"He's sick." Shi Miao frowned slightly, finding the man's behavior inexplicable.
Ji Yanchen smiled helplessly: "Do you have any medicine?"
Shi Miao took out a jar of small pills from her bag: "Here, take this. One pill a day will cure all diseases."
Ji Yanchen: "......"
The car slowly pulled over to the side of the road, and the man reached out and took the pills. "Let's go, miracle doctor."
People had been waiting for a long time at the restaurant entrance.
Peach Blossom Pavilion is the most popular Chinese restaurant in H City. The taste is naturally excellent, and it's almost impossible for ordinary people to make a reservation.
Even if you make a reservation, you have to do it half a month in advance. Only powerful and influential people can dine in the private rooms.
The manager greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Chen, you've arrived. Please come in."
He then led the two through a winding corridor to the private room that had been reserved in advance.
Upon arrival, the manager opened the door to the private room and said, "Please come in, gentlemen."
Inside the antique-style private room, the two walked around the exquisite screen one after the other and sat down at the dining table.
"Order whatever you like," Ji Yanchen said casually, one hand draped over the chair.
Shi Miao picked up the menu and started looking at it.
The manager stood to the side with a notebook, ready to write down the names of the dishes.
"Kung Pao Chicken, Boiled Sliced Pork, Stir-fried Beef with Yellow Peppers, and Spicy Pork Intestines." Shi Miao quickly ordered after glancing at the menu.
Do you like spicy food?
"Hmm, you can't eat spicy food?"
"fine."
"Okay, you can order now." Shi Miao handed the menu to the man.
After glancing at the menu, Ji Yanchen casually ordered a few stir-fried vegetarian dishes.
The dishes were served quickly.
Shi Miao picked up her chopsticks and began to eat slowly and carefully.
Ji Yanchen barely ate anything; he spent most of his time serving food to Shi Miao and handing her tissues.
"Why aren't you eating?" Shi Miao looked up at the man.
"I'll make sure you eat your fill." The man leaned back lazily in his chair, his eyes filled with a subtle tenderness.
"Yes, I know I'm beautiful."
Ji Yanchen nodded, praising without reservation, "Yes, it is indeed beautiful."
Shi Miao slowly wiped her mouth. "I'm full."
"Okay, let's go. I'll take you back to school." After saying that, the man got up and picked up Shi Miao's school uniform jacket.
"No need, I'll take it myself." Shi Miao reached out to take back her coat.
Ji Yanchen took the girl's fair hand and, before she could react, pulled her towards the door.
Shi Miao raised an eyebrow slightly and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Ji Yanchen, what are you doing?"
"I was afraid you'd get lost," the man said matter-of-factly.
Shi Miao: "......"
Ji Yanchen knew that he couldn't rush things with Shi Miao, so he took the initiative to let go of her hand.
The man lowered his eyes, concealing the darkness beneath them, and curled his lips into a smile. "Just kidding, let's go."
Shi Miao clicked his tongue and said indifferently, "Boring."
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