Zhang Jiayi shook her head shyly, "No, it's just that my dad introduced me to a boy and wanted me to get to know him. I used to be quite averse to these kinds of introductions, thinking that you should date on your own."
Zhang Jiayi's father introduced her to someone from a family of similar social standing. This person had also been admitted to Panyu University for graduate studies this year. The two families discussed it and decided that since they were in the same school, they wanted to introduce them to each other.
However, Zhang Jiayi kept making excuses, and now more than a month into the new semester, the two still haven't met.
"That's why I said it's good that you and President Lin are like this, since you like each other and your families will support you."
When I went home for the National Day holiday, my mom told me that a friend of my dad's had a daughter who was dating someone, but her parents disapproved, so she ran away from home. This really startled my dad, and he even suspected that because I wasn't meeting the people he introduced me to, I was already dating someone here.
She spent a long time explaining before her father believed that she wasn't in a relationship.
Her older sister is also planning to get married next year, which she found strange because she hadn't heard anything about her sister dating before. When she asked, she found out that it was arranged by the family.
So she kept thinking, should she be like her sister in the future?
"Actually, if you look on the bright side, your dad introduced you to someone, regardless of their family background, they must be a good person. He must have thought they were good to introduce you. Even if it doesn't work out, just consider it as making a friend."
Xia Wenxi comforted her, worried that the girl might become more pessimistic. "Of course, knowing someone is one thing, but if you don't like them, just say so. Your family probably won't really force you to get married, right?"
Zhang Jiayi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. It was unlikely that she would be forced to marry. Even her sister's marriage partner was someone she had agreed to. It was just that Zhang Jiayi didn't know why her sister had agreed.
All she remembered her sister saying was, "What does it matter? In the end, it's all the same who you marry."
"If my dad brings it up again next time, I'll agree to meet him."
The three chatted and laughed for a while, talking about the gossip they had heard recently. By the time the meal was over, it was almost time for the concert to start.
Xia Wenxi sent Xia Wensheng a WeChat message, arranging a time to meet at the concert hall, and then set off from where they had been eating.
Before arriving at their destination, Zhang Jiayi and Li Mengting bought a bouquet of flowers together at a flower shop near the concert hall.
Xia Wenxi still remembers her idea of opening a flower shop outside a private hospital, and now she realizes that there is also great potential in opening a flower shop outside a concert hall!
Thinking that she hadn't seen Minghuan for a long time, Xia Wenxi bought a bouquet for herself as well.
Upon seeing Xia Wensheng, Zhang Jiayi and Li Mengting greeted him somewhat reservedly, "Hello, Brother Wenxi."
When Xia Wenxi is not smiling or speaking, her aura is quite intimidating and she looks quite imposing.
But as soon as he opens his mouth, his momentum immediately goes astray.
"You're so kind, even bringing flowers. Come on, let me take you backstage."
Xia Wensheng took out Minghuan's work ID from his pocket, reached out and followed Xia Wenxi and the other two, forming a line to walk through the corridor to the performers' lounge.
It looks like a mother duck leading her ducklings in a line to cross the road.
"Minghuan-jie~ Long time no see!"
Xia Wenxi stepped forward and gave Minghuan a big hug, then introduced her to her classmates, "These are my roommates, Zhang Jiayi and Li Mengting. They came with me to see your performance today, Minghuan."
Hello, sister.
The two women quickly greeted each other and presented the flowers they had brought.
Someone nearby immediately joked, "Huanhuan is so lucky to have so many cute girls giving her flowers."
Minghuan accepted the flowers and said with a smile, "Thank you for the flowers. Is it convenient for you to have dinner after we're done? If it is, I'll treat you to a meal."
Zhang Jiayi waved her hand and refused, "No need, sister. We have to go back to school later. There's a curfew in the dorm, so we won't eat. Wenxi already treated us to dinner this afternoon."
Xia Wenxi also felt that if she ate with Minghuan, Xia Wensheng would definitely be there too, and the two of them would feel uncomfortable, so she decided to skip the meal.
Of course, if they have plenty of time before heading back to school, they can visit the food street outside the back gate of the school...
Just like last time, the group came out after a while, since there were other performers in the room and it wouldn't be good to disturb them for too long.
Before coming in, Xia Wensheng had given her the last ticket, so she could enter now. As for Xia Wensheng himself, he had just taken a phone call and left. He was probably taking a call somewhere, so Xia Wenxi didn't bother him and just sent him a WeChat message to let him know.
As the three of them walked out together, they ran into An Yun. Xia Wenxi thought that An Yun and Ming Huan were good friends, so she smiled at her and planned to say hello.
But to my surprise, she acted as if she didn't see me at all, and walked past with a sidelong glance.
To be precise, it's not that they didn't see her, but rather that they pretended not to see her.
Xia Wenxi was completely confused, but she didn't take it to heart and continued walking out. Zhang Jiayi, however, asked, "Wenxi, do you know the person from earlier?"
"I guess we know each other, we've met twice, but we're not close."
Last time at Minghuan's house, Xia Wenxi could tell that Minghuan seemed to dislike her a little.
Sensing that Xia Wenxi didn't want to say more, Zhang Jiayi didn't say anything more either. The group went to have their tickets checked and found their seats.
The performance hadn't started yet, but the three of them didn't forget about Director Jin, who wasn't there at the moment, and they took a video of her and sent it to her.
There is also a group photo of the three of them.
Factory Director Jin was probably not busy at the time, and her reply arrived as soon as the message was sent.
Jin Wenyao: [Great! I can't possibly teach this class for another day!]
Jin Wenyao: [I'll come to Fanshi to find you guys after Wenxi finishes her exams. I need to take a break!!!]
After letting out a few exhilarating shouts, she finally remembered to ask them where she was.
What have you all been doing? Did you go to such a high-end place while I was away?
Upon hearing that they had come to see Wenxi's future sister-in-law's concert, Jin Wenyao exclaimed that she wanted to come next time too.
I want to see my sister-in-law too!
"Wenxi, Minghuan is really beautiful, and she looks like a very gentle person."
"Right? My brother is lucky."
"Thank you for the compliment, you're lucky too." Xia Wensheng had specially found three seats for the three of them, with his own ticket in the row behind. He happened to hear Xia Wenxi say that he was lucky when he walked over.
Xia Wensheng had been listening in the back for who knows how long when he suddenly appeared, startling everyone.
The siblings were praising each other's good fortune, which sounded a little odd. His appearance made Zhang Jiayi and Li Mengting feel much more reserved and embarrassed to chat.
However, the performance was about to begin, and the audience gradually quieted down.
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