coobybook Chapter 139 Acquaintance
Chapter 139 Acquaintance
Ye Kongxing was perfectly invisible. If it weren't for his barely audible breathing, Jiang Lai would have thought that only Fu Changyuan and she were in the car.
Just as Jiang Lai was thinking about what to say, Fu Changyuan spoke first: "How have you been studying lately?"
Hmm...you're starting to sound like a parent. How can someone with such a handsome face say something like that!
Jiang Lai silently complained to herself before replying, "Third year is a bit busier than before, but my studies are fine, there are no major difficulties."
"Yes, I know you're a good student," Fu Changyuan said casually. "I remember you should be doing an internship this year, right? Do you have any plans?"
"According to regulations, everyone is required to do an internship this year, but I'm still looking into it. I don't have any specific plans yet, and I don't know which company to go to. I'll just have to see how it goes." Jiang Lai really hadn't made up her mind, after all, Professor Qian had always wanted to guide her in continuing her academic research.
Fu Changyuan gripped the steering wheel and steadily turned the wheel around. "Want to come and take a look at Fu's Group?"
"what?"
"With your qualifications and major, it would be quite easy for you to find an internship opportunity under the Fu Group."
After listening for a while, Ye Kongxing couldn't help but say, "That's right, little Jiang, would you like to intern at Yuanyang? I'll mentor you!"
Fu Changyuan: "It depends on your interests. Yuanyang is not in the financial industry, so it may not be very suitable for you."
Jiang Lai smiled slightly, "Since you're studying finance, it doesn't really matter where you go if you don't have some skills."
“I believe you,” Fu Changyuan said.
Jiang Lai stopped being coy and said, "If I have the chance then, I'll definitely come to you."
"welcome."
Once the conversation started, the atmosphere in the car gradually relaxed, and before they knew it, they had arrived at their destination.
The private room had been booked in advance. Jiang Lai, Fu Changyuan, and Ye Kongxing walked in together, and someone immediately came to greet them.
Fu Changyuan: "Private room A6."
"this way please."
This is a private restaurant decorated in a Chinese style, with pavilions and winding corridors, hidden yet elegant.
The decor along the way suggested that this place was extraordinary; it was clearly a place frequented by the wealthy and powerful.
The waiter led them through a winding corridor to a private room, a small but not crowded, exquisite and beautiful room.
"Isn't it a bit small?" Ye Kongxing noticed Jiang Lai's appraising gaze and said, "It's just like this, but the taste is really good."
"It's okay, I think it's fine." Jiang Lai shook her head to indicate that she didn't mind.
Ye Kongxing opened the window and said, "It feels more spacious and comfortable this way."
If you open the window, you can see the scenery of the courtyard outside, with artificial hills and flowing water, and you can also see the windows of the opposite box. However, there are no windows open on the opposite side, so I don't know if no one is there.
This is a table for four. Fu Changyuan pulled out a chair first, "Sit here!"
Jiang Lai curled the corners of her lips: "Thank you, Brother Fu."
Ye Kongxing stretched out his long legs and nimbly sat down in the seat opposite Jiang Lai, by the window.
All that was left for Fu Changyuan was Jiang Lai's side and the person opposite him.
Fu Changyuan looked at Ye Kongxing, only to see the other man with a "thank you quickly" expression on his face, which made him feel somewhat helpless.
He thought Jiang Lai was a very nice girl, but why was Ye Kongxing so persistent in creating opportunities for him to get to know her?
Fu Changyuan said nothing and sat down opposite Jiang Lai.
This is a good spot. Sitting next to the girl might make her feel pressured and offended, while sitting face-to-face makes it easier to communicate.
"See what you'd like to eat?" Fu Changyuan picked up the menu from the side and handed it to her.
Jiang Lai shook her head: "I'm fine with anything."
Even so, amidst Ye Kongxing's accusation of "Why didn't you ask me!", Fu Changyuan carefully inquired about Jiang Lai's tastes and then ordered a few dishes, saying, "You should like them."
This restaurant definitely has its merits. The dishes are served quickly, but they are by no means pre-made or perfunctory. The wok hei (wok aroma) is very strong, and they look very good.
Ye Kongxing: "Let's eat! I'm starving!"
Jiang Lai wasn't very hungry and ate very little. Seeing that she didn't seem to have much of an appetite, Fu Changyuan asked, "Don't you like it? Would you like to order a few more dishes?"
"No, no, it's delicious, but I'm not very hungry yet."
"Then you can chat as you like!" Ye Kongxing said, "I won't keep you company, I'm hungry."
Fu Changyuan gave him a disdainful look.
Jiang Lai smiled at him, revealing two dimples, "Brother Ye, eat if you're hungry, don't worry about me, and I'm eating too."
Fu Changyuan: "Order more if it's not enough."
"it is good."
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Several young men in the private room laughed, "You lost, drink!"
“Okay, I’ll drink.” The boy in casual clothes picked up his glass without hesitation.
Qin Yifan covered her nose in disgust: "If you want to drink, why don't you go to a bar? Why do you have to drink in a place like this? You're corrupting A Qiu."
"I chose this place to take care of A-Qiu; otherwise, I would definitely have chosen a bar!" Ying Yanzhao said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
The private room was already filled with the smell of alcohol, and Qin Yifan felt a little uncomfortable, so he wanted to open the window to let some fresh air in.
Today is my cousin's birthday, and several family members of similar age got together to celebrate.
Because we have a minor, we can't go to bars. In order to avoid the nagging of our elders, we chose this place that looks like a proper place to have a meal together.
They were actually a bit noisy, but luckily the soundproofing here was good, or maybe there was no one around, because no waiter came over to remind them to be quieter.
Qin Yifan was three years older than A Qiu and felt she should keep an eye on the child. She told her not to drink alcohol and then hid to the side, saying the smell was unbearable!
She finally had enough and opened the window to get some fresh air.
Then she saw that the window of the opposite van was also open, and inside were people she knew!
"Jiang Lai!!"
Jiang Lai was chatting with Fu Changyuan when she suddenly heard someone calling her. She turned around and saw Qin Yifan waving at her.
"Yi Fan?" Jiang Lai responded softly, then waved her hand.
Fu Changyuan and Ye Kongxing also saw Qin Yifan. Ye Kongxing knew that Jiang Lai and Qin Yifan knew each other, but Fu Changyuan did not.
"Should we go over and say hello?" he asked.
"Isn't it unnecessary?" Jiang Lai hesitated. "It looks like they're having a meal together over there! There are quite a lot of people."
"It's alright, we've already finished eating and were planning to leave anyway," Ye Kongxing said.
Qin Yifan was still frantically waving from the other side, signaling Jiang Lai to come over.
Jiang Lai: "Then I'll go over and say a few words to her."
It had indeed been a long time since I'd seen Qin Yifan; we were both quite busy.
“Let’s go, I’ll go with you.” Fu Changyuan stood up.
“Together, together,” Ye Kongxing said.
After passing through a corridor, Jiang Lai and the other two arrived at the private room where Qin Yifan was.
As Qin Yifan watched them leave, she immediately opened the door to the private room, calling out, "Jiang Jiang!" Then she greeted Fu Changyuan and Ye Kongxing, "Brother Fu, Brother Ye!"
Fu Changyuan nodded slightly and looked around the entire private room. Everyone in the room was attracted by the commotion at the door and looked towards the entrance.
He had a general impression of the people in the private room; they were all younger members of the Qin family.
When the crowd saw Fu Changyuan and Ye Kongxing, they greeted them warmly, "Brother Fu! Brother Ye!"
"Hmm." Fu Changyuan responded, noticing the cake on the table that was now a complete mess. "Is someone having a birthday?"
“It’s Yanzhao!” a boy said.
Jiang Lai looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ying Yanzhao. For a moment, she couldn't remember who he was.
“You’re one of your romanceable characters!” 001 said.
Jiang Lai: "......"
"A proper system should be as if it's dead, why do you always come back to life?"
001: "I came back to see you! You don't need me much anymore, so I went to a place where I'm needed more! But you were my first host, so it's normal for me to come back and visit often!"
Jiang Lai wanted to facepalm. Her life was so fulfilling and wonderful that she sometimes forgot she even had a system.
"Let's go after we've finished watching!"
"I'm leaving now, I'll come back to see you next time!"
The voice in my mind quickly disappeared.
Jiang Lai turned her attention back to the private room and focused on Ying Yanzhao, who seemed to be a scumbag.
Ying Yanzhao clearly recognized Jiang Lai as well. He raised an eyebrow in surprise, then smiled, a smile that seemed somewhat ambiguous. "What a coincidence, you're also Yi Fan's friend?"
Fu Changyuan also noticed the tension between the two. He knew Ying Yanzhao's reputation, so before they could make any further contact, he stepped in front of Jiang Lai and said, "Happy birthday, Yanzhao."
Why are you protecting him so closely? Ying Yanzhao smiled nonchalantly: "Thank you, Brother Fu."
He was initially attracted to Jiang Lai at first sight, but he didn't necessarily want to have anything going on with her. Now that he knows she's his cousin's friend and has someone protecting and guarding against him, he realizes that he doesn't need her. It's just a casual fling between lovers.
But this Jiang Lai is quite something. I didn't expect her to be so familiar with her cousin, as well as the Ye and Fu families. They seem to have a very good relationship!
Jiang Lai was also surprised. What happened? Are there no other wealthy people in the capital? How come everyone seems to know each other? They're all acquaintances!
Ying Yanzhao responded and began exchanging pleasantries with Ye Kongxing, but he was also secretly observing Qin Yifan and Jiang Lai.
"You've been so busy lately! You never come out when I ask you to!" Qin Yifan complained, seemingly genuinely.
"Ugh, that's how it is for third-year students!" Jiang Lai complained a bit about her coursework this semester. After chatting for a bit, Jiang Lai said, "I see you guys are having a get-together, so I won't join in. I'll ask you out sometime!"
Qin Yifan: "Then it's settled!"
"Uh-huh!"
Ye Kongxing and Ying Yanzhao had more to talk about, while Fu Changyuan stood quietly to the side.
He was older than everyone present and had inherited the family business. Under his leadership, the Fu family business flourished even more. He was highly regarded by the elders in the industry and a role model for the younger generation. Because of this, no one dared to talk to Fu Changyuan.
Fu Changyuan looked at Jiang Lai and said gently, "Are you leaving?"
The younger generation rarely saw Fu Changyuan, let alone saw him in such a gentle, even somewhat tender, state. Everyone, including Qin Yifan and Ying Yanzhao, was quite surprised.
Jiang Lai: "Mmm."
"Then Kongxing and I will take you back."
Jiang Lai hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was too much trouble. But after thinking about it for a while, she figured that since she had already troubled them, it wouldn't hurt to deliver it again, so she agreed, "Okay."
Jiang Lai greeted Qin Yifan, and the three of them left the private room together.
One person exclaimed, "So this is the heir of the Fu family! Seeing is believing!"
"The competition between him and his grandfather has been quite a spectacle these past two years..."
"But Sister Yifan, is that girl your friend? Whose daughter is she? I've never seen her before. She seems to know Brother Fu and Brother Ye very well! Could she be one of their girlfriends?"
"impossible?"
"But she's so beautiful! I didn't dare look at her too closely just now!"
"Me too! She has such a great figure! And such great skin! How can there be such a big difference between two women!"
"But she can't be one of their girlfriends, can she?"
Qin Yifan proudly raised her head: "My sisters are so outstanding, what's impossible? But those two are too old for us."
Ying Yanzhao looked at Qin Yifan with an ambiguous expression, "Are you very familiar with her?"
"Of course! She's my best friend! She's amazing! Let me tell you about her..."
Ying Yanzhao listened to Qin Yifan praising Jiang Lai to the skies and felt a little regretful. Well, she didn't seem like the type to play around. Besides, he could tell that Fu Changyuan cared about her quite a bit, so it wasn't appropriate for him to make a move.
Even if he were to be serious, it wouldn't be appropriate now, especially since the girl never seemed to be interested in him.
Oh well, there are plenty of fish in the sea.
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The black car drove smoothly on the road. Fu Changyuan drove very steadily, which showed that he was also the calm and composed type.
Perhaps because he was full from the meal, Ye Kongxing felt a little sleepy and dozed off for a while. The carriage was unusually quiet. Jiang Lai was also a little tired and just sat quietly, watching the scenery flash by outside the window.
Fu Changyuan reminded her, "Don't face the window directly, it's a bit windy."
"it is good."
Soon, they arrived at Imperial University. Fu Changyuan parked the car in an inconspicuous corner, got out first, and gentlemanly opened the car door for Jiang Lai.
Jiang Lai got out of the car. "Thank you for today, Brother Fu. I'll treat you to dinner another day."
It was only a little past seven o'clock, and the sky wasn't too dark yet. The sunset was purple, and the streetlights in the distance were on, casting light on Jiang Lai. She was wearing a long black dress, which gave her a charming look, quite different from Fu Changyuan's initial impression of her.
Fu Changyuan then realized that she had indeed grown a lot and was no longer the little girl who would anxiously and doubtfully seek his answer about whether or not to sign a contract with the union.
"Then I'll head back now?" Jiang Lai asked.
Fu Changyuan nodded: "Get some rest."
"Ah."