Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Qin Si knew how dry his lie was, but he had already said it. He couldnât possibly tell everyone the truth at the last minute.
He sat up straight reflexively because the way Qiao Nian looked at him was too similar to the one his elementary school form teacher used to give him.
He was already an adult in his 20s, but he couldnât say such words!
Qin Si could only brace himself. Under Bo Jingxingâs gentlemanly gaze, he forced himself to say, âAh, Iâve been sitting for too long. My legs are cramping.â
Bo Jingxing looked at him meaningfully and did not expose his lame lie.
His thighs cramped and his back hurt?
Only an insensitive person like Qin Si would tell such a lie. No one with a brain could think of such a ridiculous reason!
Qiao Nian didnât notice their antics.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
She was mainly focused on the phone. She found a seat at the bar with her phone in one hand and listened to Jiang Li talk to her.
With one hand on the doorknob, he tapped his fingers on the table. âWell, tonight?â
âYes, at the Imperial Mansion tonight. Nian Nian, do you have time to come out for a meal? Big Brother will also be there. Heâs treating tonight.â
Qiao Nian had no feelings for Jiang Yao. After some thought, she rejected him. âI donât have time tonight. You guys eat. Donât worry about me.â
âYou donât have time to come over?â
Qiao Nian could hear the disappointment in Jiang Liâs voice. She pursed her lips. Actually, she didnât want to refuse, but she didnât want to have anything to do with the rest of the Jiang family. âNext time.â
Next time would be no next time.
Jiang Li wasnât a fool. He could tell that Qiao Nian did not want to see Jiang Yao, nor did she want to sit at the same table as Jiang Xianrou and the others.
He recalled everything Jiang Xianrou had done and did not persuade her anymore. He changed the topic and spoke some more before hanging up.
Qiao Nian put the phone down after hanging up.
He happened to meet Ye Wangchuanâs gaze.
âJiang Li?â
âYes.â She put down the phone and said generously, âHe asked me to have dinner with him tonight and made a reservation at the Imperial Mansion.â
âOther than him, did he call someone else?â Ye Wangchuan knew her too well. Qiao Nian might have gone if it was only Jiang Li.
As expected.
The girlâs exquisite eyebrows were eye-catching as she supported her chin with her hand and paused for a second. âYes, the others from the Jiang family are also going. Iâll let them catch up. Donât worry about me.â
Qin Si also guessed it. The corners of his lips curled up in disdain. âSister Qiao, is the other member of the Jiang family Jiang Yao?â
He heard that Jiang Yao had been back for four to five days. He had not been âfreeâ to eat with Sister Qiao for the past four to five days. Now, he had the time to âsummonâ her.
Hehe, get lost!
He had time, but Sister Qiao didnât. Jiang Yao didnât really think that the big shot was free. Anyone could ask him out for a meal.
He had been asking Qiao Nian out for half a month, but she had not eaten with him.
Qiao Nian didnât admit or deny it. It was equivalent to tacitly agreeing that Jiang Yao was among the people having dinner tonight. However, her expression was cold. Clearly, she wasnât interested in him. âI have a song to write. I havenât finished it yet. I donât have time to go.â
Qin Si restrained himself and did not ask if she did not have the time or did not want to go. In any case, only Jiang Li and Uncle Jiang were normal in the Jiang family. The others seemed to have something wrong with their heads, especially Jiang Xianrou, who would run out to disgust people from time to time.
He didnât even bother to say it.