Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After a brief pause, Jiang Lingâer continued, âBeloved Consort, let me explain. Our accessories are all top-notch; the master personally handcrafts them. Finished products are quite rare.â
Qiu Yang responded, âSpare me the details. Iâve already sent you the pictures. Please do your best to secure one. My mother rarely shows such interest in something. My father said that paying double the price is not an issue.â
Jiang Lingâer examined the picture and said, âI canât commit to it right now. Iâll inquire tomorrow. If I canât get one, Iâll have to ask Madam Qiu for forgiveness. By the way, I heard that there were only three of these in the entire world, each costing over 50 million yuan. Did they really get sold off that quickly?â
Qiu Yang responded, âAs you said, there were only three, not thirty or three hundred. Naturally, theyâre in high demand. Iâm smitten with them, as is my mother. She has seen numerous other items, but rarely does she fall in love at first sight. Please, you have to help me.â
Jiang Lingâer said, âIâll inquire on your behalf. However, your hopes might be too high. Itâs improbable that there are any extras. Nevertheless, if your family is willing to pay double the price, someone may consider selling.â
âAlright, please check for me,â Qiu Yang agreed.
After the call, Jiang Lingâer resumed her breakfast.
âLingâer, who was that so early in the morning?â Old Master Jiang asked curiously as he neared the end of his meal.
âQiuyang, the son of a real estate tycoon,â Jiang Lingâer explained.
Old Master Jiang was speechless.
âHow did you two meet?â he inquired, appearing somewhat shocked and puzzled.
âWe both participated in the national competition,â Jiang Lingâer responded. âI wasnât aware of his identity initially; it was Li Yu who discovered it and informed me.â
Old Master Jiang nodded and after a brief silence, he remarked, âI see. That young man from the Li family has been visiting us frequently lately. Is he fond of you?â
Jiang Lingâer was speechless.
Did Old Master Jiang really pick up on it?
Old Master Jiang said earnestly, âLingâer, if youâre not interested, you should tell it to him straight. Itâs not suitable for him to keep coming here like this. The neighbors all assume that you and he are a couple, and some may even think that he resides here.â
Jiang Lingâer nearly choked on her bread upon hearing this. Was it really that serious?
Old Master Jiang took out a piece of paper and handed it to Jiang Lingâer.
âEat slowly,â Old Master Jiang said. âYouâre not going to school, so thereâs no need to be anxious.â
âIs the misunderstanding really this severe?â Jiang Lingâer asked, feeling somewhat awkward.
Old Master Jiang nodded and added, âYes, so itâs best to address it as soon as possible. If youâre interested, go ahead. If not, simply reject it. We Jiangs do not engage in such unkind behavior.â
Jiang Lingâerâs expression darkened as she murmured, âLi Yu came to me regarding the contract. I previously agreed, but I havenât signed it yet. Li Yu is worried that I might back out. Once I sign the contract with Li Yu, he will be relieved.â
Old Master Jiang shook his head and spoke solemnly, âLingâer, this matter is more complex than just signing a contract. Handle it carefully. Donât be perfunctory. Do you understand?â
Jiang Lingâer was left speechless. Was he forcing her to make a decision?
âLingâer, did you hear me?â Old Master Jiang inquired earnestly.
âI understand, Grandpa,â Jiang Lingâer reluctantly acknowledged.
Following breakfast, Old Master Jiang left for the company, and Jiang Lingâer, who rarely took a break, watched a variety show alone in the living room. It seemed ordinary, but subconsciously, she was awaiting Li Yuâs arrival.
When Li Yu arrived at the Jiang familyâs residence at 9 PM. Jiang Lingâer had prepared a simple fruit platter.
The two sat down, locking eyes with each other.
Li Yu began with a smile, âYou seem pretty free today.â
âYes.â Jiang Lingâer nodded. She thought for a moment and said seriously, âDuring breakfast today, my grandfather said something very serious.â
âWhat happened?â Li Yu inquired, puzzled.
Jiang Lingâer hesitated for a moment before expressing, âYouâve been coming to my house so frequently, and the neighbors have gotten the wrong impression. Some even believe that youâre living here. So, tell me, why are you coming so often?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âOh?â Li Yu snorted. âI expected more results.â
Jiang Lingâer was utterly bewildered. What was he talking about?
Li Yu said innocently, âI had expected more. I hoped they would think Iâm a part of this family. I even greet them every day!â
Jiang Lingâer was left speechless. Li Yu had deliberately caused these misunderstandings.
Li Yu playfully pinched Jiang Lingâerâs cheek and asked, âSo, are you surprised? Did it catch you off guard?â
Jiang Lingâer rolled her eyes at Li Yu and said, âLetâs sign the contract now. You donât need to keep coming.. Itâs causing misunderstandings, and it might be affecting you as well, right?â