Chapter Seven, Yang Guifei Color (01)
"You are still young, there is no need to push yourself too hard," he paused, "It seems you have lost more weight since we last met, you should eat a bit more."
Liang Jingxing chuckled softly, "Rest assured, I have not tarnished the reputation of Mr. Chen Tongxu."
Jiang Ci raised her eyes slightly and said, "Yunuo, you can go play by yourself."
Jiang Ci also stood up and bent down to look for her shoes. In the pitch darkness, Jiang Ci reached out to feel around and could only find one.
The car stopped in front of the two individuals, and Chen Juefei got out from the passenger seat, opening the rear door for them and making a gentlemanly gesture of "please." The exaggerated color of his T-shirt appeared particularly comical, although his posture was somewhat fitting.
After this experience, Chen Juefei believed that he and Jiang Ci could be considered friends. During the summer vacation remedial classes, whenever he had free time, he would leisurely stroll to the entrance of Class 3, occasionally asking someone to pass a bottle of cola or an ice cream to Jiang Ci. Even though Jiang Ci rarely paid him any attention, he remained undeterred and continued to enjoy this routine.
As soon as the school bell rang on Friday, he hurried to Classroom 3. Jiang Ci happened to be standing in the corridor, talking to a girl.
Zhang Yuno slowly withdrew her gaze and asked, "Sister Jiang, are you planning to go?"
Jiang Ci coldly glanced at Chen Juefei and said, "This is my younger sister, do not have any designs on her."
I, I know..." The girl held Chen Juefei's warm hand and said, "My name is Zhang Yuno
Jiang Ci led Zhang Yuno to get some food, and then they found a corner to sit down. She was not fond of noisy environments, but Zhang Yuno was lively and sociable; after keeping her company for a while, she could no longer sit still.
Chen Juefei tiptoed over and suddenly slapped Jiang Ci on the shoulder, startling her so much that her body trembled. Jiang Ci turned around and glared at him, "Are you sick or something?"
As soon as he walked through the main gate, a group of people had already gathered by the outdoor swimming pool, and upon seeing Chen Juefei appear, they immediately surrounded him.
Liang Jingxing looked at Zhang Yuno with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Alright"
She recalled that unfortunate wine glass still lying on the grass, but she no longer wished to step under the oak tree.
The deafening rock music indoors faded away instantly, becoming faint and indistinct, as if in another space. It was already dusk, and the dense shadows cast by the oak tree above enveloped this small area.
Liang Jingxing smiled, stood up from the stone bench, and said, "Let's go, Chen Juefei is about to cut the cake."
Jiang Ci bit her lips hard, her hands quietly clenched at her sides, her face tense, following Liang Jinghang as they slowly walked back to the villa
Liang Jingxing crouched down, reached out, and took out his phone to illuminate the screen. He retrieved another one from behind the leg of the bench. Just as Jiang Ci was about to bend down to pick it up, her ankle was suddenly gently pinched by Liang Jingxing
I have entered the third year of high school, are there many classes?
An extremely ordinary inquiry, much like how Jiang Mingyuan would routinely check on the situation during his work breaks in the past. At that time, she was always impatient, but now she has plenty of patience, yet no one asks her like that anymore
Zhang Yuno waved her hand and turned around, walking briskly into the community
"Young and capable," Liang Jinghang's tone was somewhat meaningful, "If directed towards the right path, perhaps he could also be considered a talent."
In an instant, the wine she had previously consumed seemed to transform into a surge of warmth flowing into her ears and neck. She stood there in a daze, allowing Liang Jingxing to slowly slip the shoes onto her feet
"What kind of talent is that?" Jiang Ci couldn't help but retort, "Just place them at your company's front desk as a talkative receptionist?"
The intense scent of grass and trees was carried into her nostrils by the sultry night breeze, and her eyelids gradually grew heavy, leading her to unknowingly fall asleep
Zhang Yuno immediately approached and asked, "Sister Jiang, where have you been?"
Chen Juefei suddenly reached out his hand towards the girl, "That was all a misunderstanding before, my name is Chen Juefei..."
Jiang Ci looked at her and asked, "Do you want to go?"
Zhang Yuno forced a smile and said, "Ever since my dad had the accident, my mom has not allowed me to participate in these activities"
After driving for half an hour, the lights flickered among the lush trees ahead, faintly revealing a corner of a white villa.
Jiang Ci said softly: "Go out for a walk."
Jiang Ci softly murmured "Hmm," and asked, "What are you busy with"
What is your relationship with that little girl just now
Zhang Yuno nodded and said, "I am in the second year of high school."
Chen Juefei smiled and said, "At least greet us, or else Yuno is so anxious that she is about to call the police"
What happened
... ... Yuno
After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Ci said softly, "Then let's go take a look."
Jiang Ci gently clenched her fingers, after a while, "Hmm."
Having some ability, in such a short period of time, I have already become quite familiar with Chen Juefei
Liang Jingxing's gaze shifted to the rearview mirror, and he took a glance.
While waiting at the red light at the intersection, Jiang Ci suddenly thought that whenever she was with Liang Jinghang, they were always in the car
I feel nauseous from the motion, could we please be a little quieter for a while
Liang Jingxing released his hand, his voice laced with a smile, "Chen Juefei is looking for you"
Then you sexually harassed your buddy last time
Jiang Ci looked up at a familiar face.
This birthday party truly reflects Chen Juefei's style, chaotic and noisy. Chen Juefei approached and shouted, "Take whatever you want to eat!" Saying this, he blended back into the crowd and disappeared in the blink of an eye
Liang Jingxing was not in a hurry to start the car; he turned his head to look at Jiang Ci and said, "If you get car sick, come sit in the front."
Jiang Ci lowered her eyes, opened her fingers, and carefully distinguished, "Time is too tight; otherwise, it could have been even better"
Jiang Ci felt a pounding headache as he heard Zhang Yuno asking if she could work at Liang Jinghang's company, and he could no longer hold back, "Yuno."
It's fine
Jiang Ci glanced at the driver's seat; it was an unfamiliar person
After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Ci opened the car door and took a seat in the passenger seat
Liang Jingxing sat down beside her and said, "It has been a while since we last met"
Jiang Ci searched the crowd for a moment but did not see the figure of that person. After sitting quietly for a while, she stood up, took a glass of red wine, avoided the crowd, and quietly went outside. In the courtyard behind, there was a fountain, and beside it, there was a stone bench made of white marble under a tree. She walked over and sat down, placing the glass of red wine beside her, kicked off her high heels, and stepped barefoot onto the grass that still held warmth.
After finishing the cake, it was already past 8 o'clock. Zhang Yuno deceived Zhang's mother by saying that she had a makeup class on Saturday, which allowed her to be released. She had to return before 9 o'clock. Chen Juefei was the birthday celebrant and was in high spirits, so Jiang Ci did not want to dampen his mood and quietly took Zhang Yuno away.
The summer vacation is coming to an end, school is starting, and Chen Juefei's birthday has arrived
Jiang Ci finished the remaining red wine in one gulp, placed the cup on the grass, curled up her legs, and lay down to try it out. The stone bench was just enough for her to sleep comfortably. She turned to her side, used her hand as a pillow under her head, and gazed at the fountain ahead.
Jiang Ci raised her eyes and glanced at Zhang Yuno
In a daze, a hand gently patted her shoulder. Jiang Ci let out a soft "mm" from her nose, and the hand patted her again. Jiang Ci suddenly woke up, instinctively sitting up. She forgot that she was on a stone bench and momentarily lost her balance, almost falling off, when a hand timely pulled her up by the elbow.
A group of people ushered Chen Juefei into the room, where two long tables were set up in the spacious living room, laden with a variety of food. Chen Juefei called out, and the music roared to life, marking the official start of the gathering
The car first went to the community where Zhang Yuno lived. After she got out, she said goodbye to Jiang Ci and sincerely thanked Liang Jingxing, "Uncle Liang, thank you for taking me home. Please also convey to Chen Juefei that we have left, and thank him for his hospitality tonight."
Of course, Chen Juefei also experiences moments of frustration, especially when he seizes the opportunity to chat with Jiang Ci, where he might say ten sentences without receiving a single response from Jiang Ci. He feels that this is still due to the shallow nature of their relationship and believes he needs to find an opportunity to bridge the distance between them
On the way, Zhang Yuno seemed somewhat reluctant to stop, continuing to recount various encounters from the party.
The girl standing opposite Jiang Ci opened her mouth slightly, widened her eyes, and looked at Chen Juefei, "You... you are not sexually harassing..."
Zhang Yuno, as if granted a pardon, immediately put down the plate
"How come I didn't know you have such a big sister?" Chen Juefei laughed heartily, "Perfect, it's my birthday on Saturday, you two should come together." Without caring whether Jiang Ci and Zhang Yuno agreed or not, he unilaterally set the time and place for the meeting, leaving behind a phrase, "See you there," before dashing off like a gust of wind.
For a moment, Liang Jingxing straightened up and said, "Let's go." His voice was as usual, deep and calm, without the slightest hint of anything unusual
After a moment of silence, Liang Jinghang asked her: "How have you been lately?"
The night was dark, and only a faint outline could be seen, yet the subtle scent of smoke lingered in the air with each breath.
Chen Juefei laughed heartily, "What are you whispering about?"
Zhang Yuno was taken aback
As soon as I turned around, I saw Liang Jinghang walking out from the main entrance. Liang Jinghang was taken aback and asked, "Not playing anymore?"
Only at this moment can one unburden the yoke on their back and indulge in a brief respite of leisure
On Saturday evening, Jiang Ci and Zhang Yuno arrived at the terminal station of Metro Line 3 as scheduled. After waiting for ten minutes, a Bentley approached them, and Zhang Yuno exclaimed, "So Chen Juefei's family is this wealthy."
Jiang Ci's interest was waning, and she rarely engaged in conversation. However, Zhang Yuno was immersed in excitement and did not notice this at all. Seeing that Jiang Ci did not respond, she began to chat with Liang Jinghang.
Jiang Ci nodded, "Hmm, Yu Nuo cannot return too late"
Zhang Yuno opened her mouth, but feeling wronged, she closed it again
Jiang Ci came to her senses and said, "The daughter of one of my father's subordinates."
Jiang Ci has a low tolerance for alcohol; just half a bottle of beer is enough to make her feel tipsy. As soon as she drinks the red wine, it begins to take effect, creating a perfectly balanced sense of dizziness.
Only upon leaving did I realize that it is impossible to hail a taxi in this vicinity, and it takes at least half an hour by car to reach the subway station, not to mention walking there
No wonder, I mean, looking this good, it is impossible for me not to recognize you
I am just about to head home, allowing you to accompany me for a while. He took out his keys and pressed a button, causing a black Cayenne in the parking lot to emit a sound.
This is a way of expressing feelings, you know nothing about it
There is still one shoe that cannot be found
The vehicle turned a corner and drove towards Xiwangdong Road
Once, when asked if he was pursuing Jiang Ci, Chen Juefei slammed the table and widened his eyes, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? Jiang Ci is my buddy. Would you pursue your buddy?"
The company has just opened, and there are many trivial matters. Liang Jinghang paused for a moment, and said, "The two murals you have are excellent"
Zhang Yuno? I haven't heard of her, is she not from our cohort?
There is no other way; I must go back and ask Chen Juefei for help
Fortunately, the evening study session has been extended by one hour