Chapter 110: Take It Slow
Xie Jingyan looked at him.
He Shang was so frightened by his expression that he immediately let go.
How should that feeling be described?
Dark and gloomy like looking at a dead person, making his back feel cold.
He Shang swallowed saliva, not understanding who had provoked him when everything was fine.
Xie Jingyan supported himself on the table to stand up, the chair scraping harshly on the ground. His face showed a polite and courteous smile: “Enjoy your meal, I’m leaving first.”
The coach hurriedly called out to him: “Xie Jingyan, it’s not over yet, how can you leave early? Drink a few more glasses. Normally we don’t let you drink, but this time you can indulge a bit.”
Xie Jingyan’s lips curved in a shallow smile, but his eyes were ice cold: “Next time, coach. I have something to handle promptly.”
The coach also feared he had urgent business, so he waved his hand: “Alright, go ahead. Be safe on the road.”
Xie Jingyan grabbed the school uniform on the back of the chair and left directly.
Worry showed in He Shang’s eyes.
What was this sudden behavior about when everything was fine.
Quite scary.
He shook his head. It should be fine, right?
……
The pig killing meal restaurant recommended by Wei Jin had Chinese style decor.
A Chinese knot hung above the entrance, and inside it was red decor, looking very festive.
There were quite a few people, almost full.
But the two were lucky; there was one last table for two.
The waiter brought the menu over: “For two, please order.”
Wei Jin took the menu and ordered a bunch of the signature dishes.
Then he looked at Jiang Ning: “What do you want to eat? The food here is all good.”
“You order is fine.”
Wei Jin nodded without further delay, then asked: “Can you drink?”
Jiang Ning nodded: “Yes.”
He ordered a few bottles of beer, then added a glass of juice.
After ordering, Wei Jin started chatting with Jiang Ning.
But Jiang Ning’s eyes kept sneaking glances at her mobile phone, somewhat absent-minded.
She didn’t know if Xie Jingyan had seen the message she sent.
She didn’t dare to have any ideas now.
Better to restore everything before it’s exposed.
From when she sent the message until now, over half an hour had passed. Jiang Ning didn’t know if he had seen it.
Or maybe he had seen it and chosen to silently accept?
That would be the best.
No disturbing each other.
Wei Jin also noticed Jiang Ning’s abnormality.
He tilted his head slightly, puzzled: “Are you waiting for a message?”
Jiang Ning felt a bit guilty: “No, what message am I waiting for? I’m just checking the time.”
Wei Jin chuckled: “You scared me. I thought you had someone you like.”
“No!” This time Jiang Ning answered loudly. Seeing the beer arrive, she quickly opened a bottle: “I’m single. I have no thoughts of dating in high school.”
Wei Jin’s eyes lit up: “So university is okay then?”
Jiang Ning took a sip of beer and nodded: “In theory, yes.”
Wei Jin didn’t say more on this topic.
Talking too much would annoy her.
He continued: “How about I pick you up for the concert tomorrow?”
“I’ll go by myself.”
“Okay.”
Soon, the dishes were served.
As Wei Jin said, the taste was good. Jiang Ning’s eyes lit up: “It’s really delicious. I’ll come again next time.”
Wei Jin smiled brightly at her: “Right? My recommendations won’t be wrong.”
“Try the bacon here; it’s amazing.” Wei Jin used serving chopsticks to give Jiang Ning a chopstickful.
Jiang Ning smiled faintly at him: “Thanks.”
Her mood was good now; with good food, she could forget any worries.
Outside the shop.
The shops on this street had similar layouts, and the transparent glass clearly showed the people eating inside.
Xie Jingyan stood outside the transparent window and saw Jiang Ning smiling happily at that Wei kid.
Because she met Wei Jin, she wanted to split with him?
Even if she knew Wei Jin wasn’t her so-called online relationship partner, she unhesitatingly kicked him away.
Because she found someone she liked more.
After Xie Jingyan came out, his mind, briefly numbed by alcohol, gradually cleared.
If he went to find Jiang Ning just like this.
Then only two endings awaited him.
First place: completely out.
Second place: assisting Wei Jin.
Neither was what he wanted.
So Xie Jingyan stopped at the entrance. He leaned in Jiang Ning’s blind spot and began thinking about what to do next.
If this was a game from the start.
Since Jiang Ning started it, shouldn’t he decide whether it ends?
She took all the benefits alone, treating him like what? But now he couldn’t act rashly; he must take it slow, not let his relationship with Jiang Ning stiffen further.
Still deep in thought.
From the corner of his eye, he saw Wei Jin suddenly receive a telephone call. His facial expression suddenly turned ugly. He said something to Jiang Ning and ran out directly.
Xie Jingyan leaned obliquely against the wall, head lowered. When Wei Jin pushed open the door, he, hidden in the darkness, turned his head and gave a faint glance.
Wei Jin left in a hurry and didn’t see him.
In the next glance, Jiang Ning was still eating at her seat, with no intention of leaving.
Xie Jingyan’s lips curved slightly. He straightened up and returned to the hotpot restaurant.
He bought a bottle of baijiu at the front desk.
He opened the cap and chugged it fiercely.
The liquor was spicy and strong.
In no time, Xie Jingyan’s pale face flushed red, looking like he was drunk.
But this amount wouldn’t make him drunk; instead, he was very clear-headed, knowing what he had to do.
He just flushed easily from drinking.
Afraid it wasn’t convincing enough, Xie Jingyan chugged another bottle.
He shook his head.
Ten minutes later.
He Shang and the others finished eating and came out to see Xie Jingyan sitting at the shop entrance, holding a baijiu bottle. He widened his eyes: “Yan bro, didn’t you leave? Why are you here?”
“How much did you drink? You reek of alcohol. Let me take you back!”
He Shang said as he went to support Xie Jingyan.
Xie Jingyan dodged, giving him a faint glance: “Go away. I’m not waiting for you.”
He Shang: “???”
“Help me keep Jiang Yan here.”
He Shang: “…”
Damn, so dedicated? Already starting to get close to the Jiang family now.
Looking at his own progress, it was still 0.
He Shang suddenly felt a bit ashamed.
“Hurry!”
Hearing the urging, He Shang got into character in one second: “Oh no, Yan bro, what’s wrong with you? So drunk.”
“Jiang Yan, you have a car. Help send Yan bro back, okay? My belly hurts; I need the toilet. Please.”
He Shang supported Xie Jingyan and directly threw him onto Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan didn’t react in time and instinctively caught him with both hands.
He was somewhat speechless: “He Shang, I’m not on the same route as him!”
But no one paid him any mind.
Even the coach said: “Then we’ll leave Xie classmate to you, Jiang classmate. I thought he went back, but he ended up drunk at the entrance.”
Jiang Yan: “…”
The group left happily.
Jiang Yan frowned unhappily, itching to shake him off.
“Hah, I’m not Jiang Ning. I won’t fall for this.”
“Jiang Ning?” Xie Jingyan raised his head, his drunken hazy eyes blinking lightly: “I think I saw her. I’ll take you to her, then you send me home.”
Jiang Yan: “?”
Scheming boy online~
Old Xie: Chasing wife is so hard!
