Chapter 47
Although she had just finished the explanation, Lan Shuqing still wanted to take a look around. She was more interested in the embroidery part. After a while, she walked back. There were not many people in the exhibition hall at this time. Everyone had to pack up and leave at 10:30, and then the museum would close.
Lan Shuqing glanced to the left casually. There were still a few scattered tourists, and two or three people were walking back. She stared at the white figure and frowned.
I always feel that person is somewhat familiar.
Jiang Bai walked very fast, and she almost met Lan Shuqing's eyes.
It’s hard to hide when there are fewer people.
Jiang Bai didn't dare to go back, but secretly bypassed the embroidery area and returned to the exit. Lan Shuqing would eventually come out through the exit, right?
The weather was a bit cold, and Jiang Bai didn't have to wait long before he saw Lan Shuqing and several other people walking out of the exit. The lights on both sides of the sidewalk were dim, and Jiang Bai leaned against a tree trunk, hidden in the darkness.
A girl took Lan Shuqing's arm. There were about seven or eight of them in total, and they left talking and laughing together.
Jiang Bai didn't follow him. If she did, she would seem like a hooligan. She watched Lan Shuqing walk away, then turned back and walked towards the place where they would celebrate the New Year.
The venue in the center of the park is the New Year's Eve venue, and many people have gathered there. There is free ginger soup and small stools beside the venue. Opposite the venue is a small lake with lotus flowers on it. However, it is not the lotus season now, and you can't see anything after dark.
Jiang Bai found a chair and sat down. She held her face with her hands, recalling Lan Shuqing's appearance just now. She laughed unconsciously, but as she laughed, her heart began to ache.
Time passed quickly. Lan Shuqing and his friends had a barbecue near the park. The meal lasted for more than an hour. They celebrated the New Year together at the table. The atmosphere was very good.
By the time the show ended, it was already past midnight.
The barbecue restaurant is right on the way to the park. Lan Shuqing and Fu Xiaoqian walked out of the restaurant hand in hand.
“The food here is pretty good, and the ingredients are fresh too…”
Lan Shu nodded slightly, "Yeah."
Fu Xiaoqian continued, "This is the store I had my eye on in advance!"
Zhou Qi echoed, "That's true, otherwise why would he be the squad leader?"
The others also laughed. Fu Xiaoqian turned to look at Lan Shuqing, but saw that Lan Shuqing was staring at the other side of the street. Fu Xiaoqian also looked over, but didn't see anything special.
It was past twelve o'clock, and because it was New Year's Day, there were more people on the street than usual. Crowds were coming and going, and the street lights were not bright enough, so she could not see the faces of the people opposite clearly. However, Lan Shuqing was a little stunned. She saw the woman in the white down jacket again, and this time she saw her more clearly than before, so clearly that Lan Shuqing thought she had seen it wrong.
That’s right, why would Jiang Bai be in Beijing?
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After New Year's Day, Jiang Bai started the final finishing work of this project and preparations for the next project. The project manager still didn't get the customer to pay the money before New Year's Day, so he had to continue.
This took more than a month. The next project had been signed for a period of six months, but the client had not yet paid for this project and the project manager could not leave, so Jiang Bai became the project manager of her fourth project.
In this project, she is also half a project manager. The current project manager is a man named Wu Peng. He is a good person with strong abilities. He is also the director of Jiang Bai's department. Except for the seconded projects, Jiang Bai has been working with him.
Wu Peng recognized Jiang Bai's ability and, with the intention of promoting him, asked Jiang Bai to be the project manager of the next project.
The project was not big, only a few million, and there were probably only about five people including Jiang Bai. Jiang Bai also agreed. She would not miss such a good opportunity.
But before starting, Jiang Bai decided to go to Peking University.
The second semester of the junior year has already started. As an outsider, Jiang Bai can only go in as a visitor on weekends. Even as a visitor, the places he can go are relatively limited. He cannot enter places with access control, such as the library or some teaching buildings.
Jiang Bai didn't go either, she just wanted to come and take a look.
Over the past two years, Jiang Bai has been to Peking University many times. From the first time when he couldn't find the way, to now he is very familiar with where the dormitory and teaching buildings are. Of course, he only knows the way.
Jiang Bai has been very happy since he last saw Lan Shuqing, and even became more motivated at work. However, he still feels a little pressured as he is going to work on a new project this time.
The way to relieve stress is to walk on the streets, especially on the streets of Peking University.
Jiang Bai was thinking about the preparations for the new project as he walked. He went over each one to see if there was anything missing and what extent he needed to complete it.
I was so absorbed in thinking that I didn't pay attention when I turned a corner. My left foot didn't lift up and my toes hit the curb, causing my body to fall forward uncontrollably.
But unexpectedly fell into a soft embrace.
The man held Jiang Bai's arms with both hands, and Jiang Bai also put his hands on the other's arms. Jiang Bai looked up and was caught off guard to see a familiar yet unfamiliar face.
It was familiar because she knew him, and strange because the other person's expression was cold.
Jiang Bai was completely stunned, not knowing how to react, and he didn't react at all.
The surprise in the other person's eyes was so obvious, as if her appearance here was a special accident. Lan Shu frowned slightly, and Jiang Bai suddenly reacted. She let go of Lan Shu, stood up, and said in a weak voice, "Thank you, thank you..."
Lan Shu glanced at her lightly, said nothing, and turned sideways to leave.
Realizing that the other party was about to leave, Jiang Bai grabbed Lan Shuqing's arm and hurriedly shouted, "Lan Shuqing!"
Lan Shuqing turned back to look at her, his face expressionless, "What's the matter?"
Seeing her like this, Jiang Bai stuttered a little, but she looked into Lan Shuqing's eyes and said, "What a coincidence, do you want to... have dinner together?"
There is also a food street near Peking University. Jiang Bai chose a mutton hotpot restaurant after much deliberation. It is already March and the weather is still a bit dry and cold, but the coldest time of winter has passed.
The two of them arrived at the restaurant around eleven o'clock and chose a table for two by the window. Everyone in the restaurant ordered by scanning a code. Jiang Bai scanned the code and handed it to Lan Shuqing, "Lan Shuqing, take a look at what you want to eat?"
Lan Shuqing didn't answer, "Just order."
Jiang Bai said "Oh". After not seeing him for over two years, Lan Shuqing had become aloof. Jiang Bai thought it might be that he was only aloof in front of her. She lowered her head and scrolled through the menu. She ordered mutton, a vegetarian platter, and a mutton bun, and then looked to see if there was anything else...
The person opposite was ordering food seriously. Lan Shu leaned back in his chair and looked out the window.
It was a cloudy day today, with no sun. The lights were on in the store, and the glass windows reflected the shadows of two people, as well as Jiang Bai's profile.
A few days after New Year's Day, the university was on vacation. Lan Shuqing did not stay in Beijing and flew directly back to City A.
During the Chinese New Year, Lan Shuqing asked Lan Zhaozhao about his work at Zhenghe Group.
Lan Zhaozhao answered, then continued as if remembering something: "Hey, Shuqing, how are you doing in Jing City? Are you still in contact with your previous sister?"
Lan Shu thought for a moment and asked uncertainly, "Are you talking about Jiang Bai?"
Lan Zhaozhao nodded. "Yes, it was her. I remember that when you started school, she also went to Beijing..."
"Headquarters was short on staff, and she was selected through an internal competition. It's been over two years now..."
"Did you guys still play together when you were in Jing City?"
It turned out that the feeling of being watched was not an illusion, Jiang Bai was really in Beijing.
Lan Shuqing felt a bit complicated. On the one hand, she felt that she shouldn't bother with Jiang Bai, but on the other hand, she wondered why she had to come to Beijing alone. Was the capital so attractive? Or was there some other reason that made her want to come to Beijing?
"I've chosen."
Jiang Bai submitted the order while speaking. She turned off her phone, raised her head, and met Lan Shu's contemptuous gaze.
The other person's eyes were indifferent, with no expression on her face. Jiang Bai smoothed her hair behind her ears. She also had her hair tied in a ponytail today and did not let it down.
Jiang Bai turned his head to avoid Lan Shuqing's gaze, picked up the tea on the side, and reached out to take Lan Shuqing's empty bowl and chopsticks, scalding them with tea before putting them back.
Lan Shuqing looked at her quietly.
This restaurant provides seasonings for each table, one portion for each person, and they are all pre-mixed, so you don’t need to make them yourself.
The hot pot arrived quickly and the waiter started cooking it in one go.
Perhaps knowing that Lan Shuqing didn't want to talk much, Jiang Bai didn't say anything either. She just stared at the pot, not daring to look up. She was afraid that she would not be able to help but keep staring at Lan Shuqing.
The weather in Beijing in March is over 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. Lan Shu is wearing light-colored skinny pants with a white round-neck long-sleeved shirt, and a thin brown jacket on the outside. Her black hair is half tied up, revealing her fair and slender neck, and her right hand is resting on the table.
Jiang Bai glanced at Lan Shuqing's right hand, then looked at her own. Well, Lan Shuqing's fingers were longer and prettier than hers.
The ordered dishes arrived quickly, and Jiang Bai took the initiative to serve, serving and clearing the dishes in one go. Then, while the dishes were being served, he used the serving chopsticks to quietly push the meat in the pot towards Lan Shuqing.
The meal was unusually silent, and Jiang Bai didn't even look up most of the time.
Because they were silent, they ate quickly and finished in less than an hour.
Jiang Bai called the waiter to settle the bill and then went to the bar. Lan Shuqing was waiting for her outside.
After a while, Jiang Bai came out and walked to Lan Shuqing's side. He looked up at her and found that the child had really grown taller.
Jiang Bai smiled, more like a twitch of her lips, and asked, "Are you going back to school?"
Lan Shuqing put his hands in his pockets and said "hmm", there was no more.
Jiang Bai nodded. She pulled a small crimson cloth bag from her shoulder bag, untied the string, and took out a bracelet. She looked up at Lan Shuqing and said, "It just so happens that I bought this bracelet when I went to the cultural and creative store last time." She handed it to Lan Shuqing and said, "This is for you."
Lan Shuqing's silent eyes fell on Jiang Bai's face. There was a slightly stiff smile on the corner of his mouth, and there was some nervousness and uneasiness in his eyes, as if he was afraid that she would refuse.
Lan Shuqing's gaze fell on the bracelet again. The bracelet was braided and red. The tightened ends on both sides were decorated with small black round beads. In the center of the bracelet was a golden oval bead, and on both sides of the oval bead were tied complicated black knots. It was obvious that it was not something bought from a cultural and creative store.
After looking at it carefully, Lan Shu raised his eyes slightly and asked, "Why did you give it to me?"
Jiang Baixin trembled, and her hands seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, but she still mustered up the courage and said, "I think it suits you very well."
The voice was not loud, and Lan Shuqing could hear it clearly. This bracelet might be more suitable for Jiang Bai himself. She just kept looking at Jiang Bai, and Jiang Bai kept looking at her.
Their eyes met. Lan Shuqing's eyes were cold, no longer as warm as before. Jiang Bai's eyes were still clear, but underneath that clarity was a layer of uneasiness and anxiety.
It felt like a century had passed. Just when Jiang Bai felt her wrist was weighed down by a thousand pounds and she was about to give up, Lan Shuqing suddenly asked her, "Did you come to Beijing alone?"
Jiang Bai didn't have time to think about Lan Shuqing's intention in asking this question, and subconsciously answered, "Yes, I'm alone."
Lan Shuqing's eyes flickered slightly, and after a while she stretched out her right hand, clenched her fist with her palm facing downwards, and held it in front of Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai gave her a puzzled look.
Lan Shuqing shook his hand again.
Jiang Bai suddenly understood something. She hurriedly stuffed the bag into her pocket with her left hand, then stretched the bracelet a little, pulled up Lan Shuqing's sleeve, and then put the bracelet around Lan Shuqing's clenched fist.
The bracelet was put on Lan Shuqing's hand, and Jiang Bai moved it to ensure that the oval bead was in the center of the wrist.
The red color matches the blue book and the light white wrist, which looks very good.
Seeing that Jiang Bai was done, Lan Shuqing withdrew her hand, put it in her pocket, and said lightly, "Let's go." Then she turned and walked to the intersection. As if she knew what she was thinking, the traffic light turned green in a second. Lan Shuqing took a long step, walked to the other side of the street, and then slowly walked away.
Jiang Bai stood there, holding the small crimson cloth bag, and smiled, but there was sadness in her eyes.
She wiped her eyes and finally gave the gift to the other party, who accepted it.
Does this mean that Lan Shuqing is not angry with her, but he doesn't care about her as much as before?
Jiang Bai sighed and felt that he was overthinking it. Judging from Lan Shuqing's reaction, she obviously didn't want to have too much communication with her. Besides, the child had grown up and had his own things to do. He would no longer want to stick to her like before.
It's pretty good, actually.
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