Ruyi Residence.
The largest state-owned restaurant in the northern part of the city, it has magnificent decorations, delicious and exquisite dishes, and home-like service. One meal here can cost an average worker a month's income.
Today happens to be the birthday of Mr. Jiang, and his children and grandchildren gathered together to celebrate his birthday.
The meal had not started yet, but Jiang Ziqian was pulled aside by his aunt and asked in a low voice.
"I mentioned that to you last time. How are you thinking about it? Do you want to meet the girl?"
Jiang Ziqian's expression was cold, "...Not considering it."
The sister-in-law looked helpless.
"Don't you have a type you like? Come on, tell me, I will definitely find her for you even if I have to search all over North City."
Jiang Ziqian was about to say that he didn't like anything, but his eyes inadvertently swept across the entrance of the restaurant and he paused.
Seeing this, the younger aunt also looked in the direction he was looking, her eyes lit up.
...
...
“Xinrou?!”
Liang Xinrou turned her head and looked over, with a look of surprise on her face.
"Jiang Han! What a coincidence!"
"My dad is celebrating his birthday here today," Jiang Han quickly walked up to Liang Xinrou, took her hand and invited her warmly, "Why don't you come together?"
"I'm so embarrassed. Oh, I haven't introduced them to you yet," Liang Xinrou pointed at them one by one. "This is my husband Qin Yang, and over there is my son Lele and niece Bai Jing... Lele and Xiaojing, call her Aunt Han."
Bai Jing nodded obediently and called her Aunt Han politely.
Jiang Han saw that she was pretty, had a calm and elegant temperament, and spoke softly. At first glance, she was the kind of girl who was particularly well-behaved and sensible.
He quickly pulled Jiang Ziqian over and introduced him happily.
"Hey, this is my nephew, Jiang Ziqian."
The two of them met each other in such a lively manner.
Bai Jing was stunned for a moment, then greeted obediently again.
"Teacher Jiang."
Jiang Han was also stunned when he saw this, then turned to look at his nephew, "...Do you two know each other?"
Jiang Ziqian's eyes fell on Bai Jing and he hummed coldly.
After that, he adjusted his glasses and nodded to Qin and Yang, "Director Qin, Editor-in-Chief Liang."
"What? So everyone knows each other," Jiang Han realized and couldn't help laughing. Then he pulled Liang Xinrou forward and said, "Then we can eat together. It will be more lively with more people. Xinrou, come over here. I'll take you to meet my dad."
The two lived in the same dormitory when they were in school and had a very good relationship. Liang Xinrou had also been taken care of by the old gentleman. After not seeing each other for many years, it was natural for her to go up and say hello.
Looking at their backs as they left, Jiang Ziqian turned around and said sorry.
"My aunt is a little willful, please bear with me."
In the end, Bai Jing sat at the same table with Jiang Ziqian in a daze, and happened to be sitting next to him.
The man's posture remained upright while he ate, his bony fingers lightly holding the bamboo chopsticks, looking gentle, handsome, elegant and calm.
And he is well-educated and doesn't make any noise.
Even Bai Jing subconsciously slowed down her movements.
Jiang Han looked at the two people sitting together and felt that their temperaments matched each other very well. Moreover, they were both talented and beautiful, and the more he looked at them, the more they matched each other.
She curved her eyes and asked kindly.
"Xiao Jing, how old are you this year? Do you have a boyfriend?"
As soon as the words fell, the two of them paused at the same time.
Jiang Ziqian glanced at the side indifferently, then withdrew his gaze as if nothing had happened and continued to eat quietly.
Of course Bai Jing could see what Jiang Han meant, and she also knew that the second male lead would only like the female lead, so she quickly put down her bowl and chopsticks and responded.
"I'm 18 years old this year. Now I just want to concentrate on preparing for the college entrance examination and not consider finding a partner for the time being."
The girl's tone was neither humble nor arrogant, her voice was crisp, bright and pure, her eyes were clear and her tone was sincere.
"I see." Jiang Han paused and asked, "Where are you studying now?"
"I just passed the entrance exam for North City High School today," Bai Jing replied softly, "I'll be a senior there starting next week."
"Passed the entrance exam for Peking University?!" Jiang Han looked at Liang Xinrou and gave her a thumbs up, praising her, "Your niece is amazing."
Liang Xinrou used to think that children from the countryside would not be good at studying, but now she feels proud of it and said with a smile.
"It's all because of her hard work. The principal even called and told her that she got a perfect score on the test, so he wanted to bring her out for dinner tonight to celebrate."
As soon as these words came out, everyone around looked over.
Even the highly respected Mr. Jiang couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Despite being stared at by so many people, Bai Jing did not look panicked at all. Her pretty and fair face was covered with a calm smile.
"I was just lucky. The test questions happened to be ones I knew the answers to."
"You don't have to be so modest." Jiang Han looked at the smile on her face and laughed unconsciously. "One question may be good luck, but if you can get good luck on every question, that's a reflection of your strength."
Jiang Ziqian also tilted his head.
He knew that with Bai Jing's level, passing the entrance exam would not be a problem, but he didn't expect that she got full marks directly, which was truly an amazing result.
...It’s a pity that I came to North City with that purpose.
Jiang Ziqian pursed his lips and looked away.
Seeing that he had almost finished his meal, he stood up from his seat and prepared to go to the cashier to settle the bill.
Just at this moment, the power in the store tripped and the surroundings were suddenly plunged into darkness.
Amidst the exclamations, a hand suddenly reached out from the side and grabbed his hand forcefully.
The fingertips are warm, slender and soft.
Jiang Ziqian was stunned for a moment, then looked down to his side.
Bai Jing had experienced an elevator accident before, and when she encountered this kind of situation again where she suddenly went dark, she subconsciously grabbed the things around her and her breathing became a little flustered.
What happened?!
Soon a hotel employee came over and said that they were inspecting the circuit and asked the guests to be patient.
Bai Jing breathed a sigh of relief.
My eyes gradually adapted to the brightness of the surroundings, and my clenched fingers slowly relaxed.
……Um?
Bai Jing raised her head belatedly and found Jiang Ziqian looking down at her.
His eyes, which were usually as dark as deep pools, strangely had a hint of light in the darkness.
Realizing that she had been holding on to the other person since just now, Bai Jing retracted her hand almost instantly.
The next second after she withdrew her hand, the lights in the store came back on.
The glaring light made Bai Jing squint her eyes. She wanted to say sorry to the man, but when she looked up, she saw that he had turned around and left quickly.
He looked as if he was avoiding her.
Bai Jing:......
She didn't mean to do that this time! She really didn't mean to take advantage of the chaos!
The elders didn't notice anything unusual here and continued to talk about the previous topic.
"…It's really good to be admitted to Beijing High School," Liang Xinrou saw Lele's face turned into a cat's after eating so much, and helped him wipe the sauce off his mouth, "It's just that my home is a little far from the school, so I have to work harder every day."
"Oh? What a coincidence," Jiang Han turned to look at Bai Jing and said enthusiastically, "My home is near Beijing High School. You can come and stay with me."
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