Chapter 675: Chapter 675: 675 Still Giggling or Not

So Zhou Qingyue accompanied Chen Shiyen back to Jiang Xu’s table.

“Mr. Jiang, Miss An, Miss Jiang, hello, I am Chen Shiyen from the Chen Family,” he introduced himself.

Chen Shiyen was polite and had a very pleasant voice, very magnetic.

It gave off the feel of a radio host’s intonation.

And he was neither humble nor arrogant.

Just by saying hello, he had made a good impression on the three people there.

Jiang Xu nodded slightly, “Please, take a seat.”

Chen Shiyen and Zhou Qingyue sat down.

Jiang Xiaoyan raised her eyebrow and gave Zhou Qingyue a look.

Zhou Qingyue understood what she meant.

It was nothing more than saying that she and Chen Shiyen looked well-suited on the surface.

“The Chen Family…” Jiang Xu pondered, “Are you the Chen Family from Sucheng?”

Jiang Xu had long been clear about the various families across the country.

The Chen Family’s influence was considerable, not to be underestimated.

“Yes,” Chen Shiyen replied with a gentle smile, modest and courteous: “It’s a great honor to meet Mr. Jiang and the two Misses today.”

Jiang Xu actually took a liking to him.

This man did not specifically avoid mentioning, or steal glances at Jiang Xiaoyan and An Nuonuo when speaking.

He was very natural and open.

This instead made him seem honest and forthright.

With Jiang Xu’s insight, he could tell that Chen Shiyen was not putting on an act, but was genuinely open-hearted.

The Chen Family had always had a good reputation.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Xiaoyan suddenly said to Chen Shiyen, “Xiao Chen, are you chasing after Xiao Zhou?”

“Stop talking nonsense.” Zhou Qingyue glared at her and added, “And don’t keep calling me ‘old Zhou,’ I’m a year younger than you.”

Jiang Xiaoyan said with a grin, “But you look older than me.”

Usually, such a remark would make Zhou Qingyue furious.

But this time, she calmly said, “I found a disc in your bedside drawer in your room.

I’ve made copies of what’s on it.”

Jiang Xiaoyan’s face changed dramatically, “You’re so mean… ah, Miss Zhou, I was just joking with you.”

Her turnaround was very quick.

Zhou Qingyue asked, “Still laughing now?”

“Not anymore,” said Jiang Xiaoyan like a defeated rooster, “Please don’t broadcast what’s inside.”

Zhou Qingyue’s lips curled up in satisfaction.

With that thing in her possession, she could eat Jiang Xiaoyan up for a lifetime.

Chen Shiyen didn’t stay long at the table either; after about five or six minutes of conversation, he took the contact information of all three and left.

Zhou Qingyue also rose, “I’ll see him out.”

Once the two of them had left, Jiang Xiaoyan whistled.

Like a gangster woman, she remarked, “Have you noticed, Xiao Zhou is quite graceful in front of this Xiao Chen. Could it be she’s really taken a liking to Xiao Chen?”

Although Zhou Qingyue vehemently denied it, Jiang Xiaoyan felt there was a chance.

“No,” Jiang Xu shook his head, “At least for now, Zhou Qingyue doesn’t look at him with romantic interest.”

“I don’t believe it,” Jiang Xiaoyan pouted, “What makes you say that?”

Jiang Xu wrapped an arm around An Nuonuo’s shoulder, “Because I have experience, and you don’t.”

Jiang Xiaoyan got angry, “Asshole, you’re trying to rile me up on purpose, aren’t you? I’m going to order another hundred dishes and eat you out of house and home.”

Seeing where things were headed, Jiang Xu changed the subject, “What did Zhou Qingyue say she has on you?”

Jiang Xiaoyan looked guilty, “Nothing, nothing, let’s just eat, why so many questions?”

Jiang Xu stroked his chin, curious.

What was it that could make our little tyrant behave so compliantly?

Zhou Qingyue escorted Chen Shiyen to the door.

She smiled and said, “Then you go ahead, we’ll talk about the play another day.”

“Okay,” Chen Shiyen nodded, “I’ll be off then.”

After taking a few steps, Chen Shiyen suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to Zhou Qingyue, “I hope you’ll seriously consider what I mentioned last time.”

Zhou Qingyue was taken aback.

And then she recalled the conversation she had with Chen Shiyen last time.

“Qingyue, I had a very good first impression of you.”

“I’ve also spoken with some friends inside and outside the circle, and I know you’re a capable girl who maintains her integrity.”

“I really want to be with you.”

“Though I know I’m not in your heart right now, we could try dating.”

“Feelings need to be cultivated slowly, and I’m willing to spend decades cultivating them with you.”

Chen Shiyen was rather straightforward, wasn’t he?

But with his family background and external conditions, saying such things wouldn’t make people feel inappropriate.

It would only make people think he was very sincere.

At the time, Zhou Qingyue just laughed it off and didn’t take it to heart.

She didn’t expect Chen Shiyen to say it again.

She shook her head, “Sorry, I can’t accept your proposal.”

“Someone as good as you should find someone who truly likes you.”

Chen Shiyen didn’t feel dejected by this response.

He knew.

The person Zhou Qingyue liked had always been Jiang Xu.

This was no secret within the circle.

And from some past photos and videos of the two together, it was apparent.

The way Zhou Qingyue looked at Jiang Xu was completely different from the way she looked at others.

But he would never speak of it; otherwise, he would really have no chance at all.

“No matter, there’s plenty of time,” Chen Shiyen said, his smile still warm: “I’ll be leaving then, goodbye.”

“Drive safely.”

Zhou Qingyue watched as Chen Shiyen’s car disappeared from her view before her gaze returned.

She glanced at the restaurant.

After a moment’s hesitation, she decided to return.

Upon returning, she saw Jiang Xiaoyan winking at her, “Xiao Zhou, do you really not like him?

In my eyes, this guy seems pretty great.

You know I have a keen eye, whether it’s genuine gold or mere dross, I can’t be fooled.”

This wasn’t false.

Jiang Xiaoyan had a natural talent for this.

“He is a very good person.” Zhou Qingyue did not deny it: “But my ambitions lie elsewhere.”

Her goal was set a long time ago.

To become a top female tycoon.

And now, she was firmly advancing towards that goal.

She would definitely not let the matters of the heart hinder her plans.

Moreover, she truly had no romantic interest in Chen Shiyen.

“Alright then,” Jiang Xiaoyan pouted, not pursuing the topic any further.

The atmosphere turned a bit awkward for a while, with no one speaking.

“Do you guys want to eat dumplings?” An Nuonuo broke the silence: “If you do, I’ll make dumplings tomorrow.”

Being foreigners in a foreign land, it would indeed be a happy occasion to have a warm meal of hometown dumplings.

Jiang Xiaoyan was the first to raise her hand: “I want to eat.”

Then, seeing Zhou Qingyue hadn’t raised her hand, she raised it for her.

Zhou Qingyue felt somewhat helpless.

But since her hand was already raised, it would be somewhat improper to say no now.

So the matter was settled.

Afterward, Jiang Xu stood up to pay the bill, and the group left.

When they got home, Jiang Xu went to take a shower first.

An Nuonuo started tidying up the room.

The phone vibrated.

She answered, and within a few seconds, a look of surprise appeared on her face.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om