Shen Huan said, “Let’s not go to Tian Que anymore. Pick another place, the bar is too chaotic.”
Meng Jinyang bit her lip. She had been Shen Huan’s deskmate for a year and she was very clear as to why Shen Huan had said that.
Qin Yaozhi and the others seemed to understand as well. They immediately discussed a change of venue.
Meng Jinyang clenched her fist slightly and she looked pale.
Jiang Shenyuan looked at her and said in a gentle tone, “Your friend asked to meet at Tian Que?”
Meng Jinyang never hid anything from him. She nodded. “Big Brother Jiang, am I a party pooper? They all want to go to Tian Que but because of me, they have to choose another location.”
Jiang Shenyuan turned the steering wheel, parked the car on the side of the road, turned his head to look at her, and said patiently, “Jinyang, this matter is over. Don’t be afraid, you have done a good job at school this year. You can also keep in touch with Lu Yang and the others.”
Meng Jinyang frowned and did not answer. She knew that although she was feeling much better now, she was still rather spiteful towards men.
“There’s nothing to Tian Que, anyway. It’s just an entertainment venue with a lot of people,” Jiang Shenyuan said. “If you wish to go to Tian Que, I can accompany you and I will not allow anyone to touch you.”
Jiang Shenyuan spoke carefully in a patient and gentle tone, as if he were afraid of scaring her.
Meng Jinyang looked up slowly.
Jiang Shenyuan looked at her and smiled warmly. Then, he continued, “There are so many of us and Gu Mang is there. Nothing can happen.”
Meng Jinyang glanced at him, then her eyelids drooped again. She wrapped her fingers tightly around her phone and her fingertips turned pale.
“No one will hurt you again,” Jiang Shenyuan said slowly as if it were a promise.
Meng Jinyang looked up. Their eyes met. The glow in Jiang Shenyuan’s eyes made her heart palpitate.
Meng Jinyang hesitated for a second before taking out her phone and sending a message to the group chat. She typed each letter really slowly. “Let’s just meet at Tian Que.”
Jiang Shenyuan watched her send the message. Then, he patted her head, smiled, and said, “Nice.”
When the group members saw the message from Meng Jinyang, they didn’t pry. They only said that they would go ahead and make a reservation.
Meng Jinyang was still a little nervous. She replied “okay” before locking her phone.
Jiang Shenyuan started the engine. “I’ll take you to lunch first.”
“Mmh,” Meng Jinyang said softly as she sent Gu Mang a message. “See you later.”
…
No. 14 Research Center.
Lu Chengzhou made a glass of honey water and put it in front of Gu Mang. He leaned casually on the desk and looked down at Gu Mang who was lying on her chair.
Gu Mang received a message from Meng Jinyang and raised her eyebrows slightly. She got up. “Are you still busy?”
Lu Chengzhou nodded. “Where are you going?”
“Tian Que.” Gu Mang took his hand and they walked out.
As soon as they walked to the door, they met He Yidu and Qin Fang who were looking for them so they could eat together. The four went out together.
When they reached Tian Que, everyone asked where Gu Si was since he was not there. Gu Mang just explained simply that he had been sent away.
That night, Qin Yaozhi and the others went wild. It was already almost 1am when they left.
Most of them called chauffeurs to pick them up. Since it was along the way, Chu Yao gave Shen Huan a ride home.
Qin Fang and He Yidu used to stay at Lu Chengzhou’s place. As it was no longer that nice of them to do so, they stayed at a hotel.
Jiang Shenyuan had to return to the capital the next day as well.
Now that the university entrance exams were over, Meng Jinyang had nothing to do. She had discussed with Jiang Shenyuan before that she would go to the law firm during the summer vacation.
The two of them stayed at Jiang Shenyuan’s apartment that night.
Lu Chengzhou and Gu Mang returned to the Seal Palace.
For over ten consecutive days, Lu Yang and the others had refused to compare their answers on the university entrance exams.
Lu Yang said, “What’s the f*cking point of comparing them? After the comparison, my happiness will be gone! Whatever happens happens!”
Happiness was always so short-lived.
It was normal to be nervous on the day the results were released. The entire nation was focusing on the university entrance exams. Lei Xiao had also told his secretary to pay attention to Gu Si’s results.
