NOVEL NEXT Chapter 367 - 367: 141 went to Jiayu Lake to pick up Ji Heng, afraid to become the most explosive news (second update)_2
Chapter 367: 141 went to Jiayu Lake to pick up Ji Heng, afraid to become the most explosive news (second update)_2
She was afraid to keep Dean Jian waiting for long, so she didn’t refuse.
On the other end of the phone, in the car.
Xu Shujie, who was sitting in the back seat, was already quite irritable, and now looked at Xu’s assistant in shock, “You’re taking her?”
Xu En’s wedding is the day after tomorrow.
Xu Shujie’s usual car had been sent for cleaning and maintenance. Tonight, Xu En had gathered the whole family for dinner, and Xu Shujie was going too, so she just hitched a ride with Xu’s assistant.
She hadn’t expected that Xu’s assistant would actually go out of his way to drop off Bai Lian?
“Yes, if you have something to do, you can get off. I’ll have someone else pick you up,” Xu’s assistant politely replied.
Xu Shujie had never met Bai Lian, though Xu En had told her about her many times. She didn’t have any impression of Bai Lian, but she knew Xu’s assistant; he was Xu En’s close confidant and rarely showed such politeness to other people.
Even towards her, his attitude was always proper.
Now, he was being so polite to Ji Mulan’s daughter?
Xu Shujie found it inconceivable.
She lifted her hand, subtly saying, “No need, I’ll go too.”
At that moment, she finally became a bit curious about Bai Lian and wanted to know why Xu’s assistant was so polite to her.
Within a few minutes, the car arrived at the edge of the technology museum.
The technology museum was a famous spot for checking in Jiangjing, and Xu Shujie figured Bai Lian was probably there to check in.
Her gaze swept around, and she immediately saw a girl standing by the road, wearing a snow-white layered woolen vest. Her jet-black hair was loosely tied up with a hairpin, with a few strands swaying in the wind by her ear.
She also wore a Bluetooth headset on her ear.
Her eyes were cast down, her left hand holding a phone, her right hand casually swiping across the screen.
Was she playing a game?
The car stopped, and the girl, facing away from the sun, lazily looked up.
Her entire face was revealed, and the technology museum behind her, shining like a sapphire, instantly became mere background to her presence.
Xu Shujie had long heard from Old Madam Xu about Bai Lian. Xu En had previously wanted Bai Lian to retake her studies in Jiangjing, and her grades weren’t good. Ji Mulan had also spoken briefly about Bai Lian, which led Xu Shujie to have a very average impression of her.
But seeing her now, she thought that indeed, very few people could resist beauty, and her impression of Bai Lian improved.
Xu’s assistant quickly got out of the car and, very obsequiously, opened the passenger door for Bai Lian as she raised her hand, “Miss Bai, please watch your head.”
His voice was respectful.
But he didn’t introduce Xu Shujie to Bai Lian.
After all…
Even Xu En didn’t dare to be too presumptuous with Bai Lian, and it wasn’t certain yet whether Bai Lian would acknowledge the connection with the Xu Family, so Xu’s assistant didn’t dare to introduce her rashly.
Xu Shujie, who was waiting for an introduction to say a few words to Bai Lian, was speechless.
Xu’s assistant then returned to the driver’s seat, “Miss Bai, where would you like to go?”
Bai Lian fastened her seat belt, without removing her Bluetooth headset, leaned back in her seat, tapped on the address sent by Dean Jian and said casually, “Qingxin Building.”
There was only one Qingxin Building in Jiangjing, exclusive to members.
Xu’s assistant had been there; Xu En sometimes met distinguished guests there, so he wasn’t surprised by Bai Lian heading there.
But Xu Shujie, sitting in the back seat, took another look at Bai Lian.
Bai Lian, sitting in the passenger seat, was still focused on listening to specialist English terminology, occasionally recalling key points explained by Academician Ma.
She knew someone in the back seat was watching her.
But having been the subject of so much attention, Bai Lian didn’t care and just leisurely swiped on her phone screen.
Twenty minutes later.
The car pulled up outside Qingxin Building.
Bai Lian unbuckled her seat belt, got out of the car, and slightly bowed to thank Xu’s assistant, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” Xu’s assistant said something that would make Director Chen want to hit him, “If you need a ride back later, just call me.”
“Okay,” Bai Lian closed the passenger door and walked into Qingxin Building.
Qingxin Building was essentially a private club.
It was well-heated inside.
The front desk receptionist, clad in a delicate cheongsam, saw Bai Lian, came forward with a smile, and greeted her with a bow, “Hello, do you have a reservation?”
Bai Lian, holding her phone, reported the private room number, “Winter 08.”
Winter 08 was a private room reserved for VIP guests.
The receptionist’s demeanor became even more respectful, “Are you Miss Bai?”
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“Mm,” Bai Lian nodded.
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“Miss Bai, this way, please,” the front desk led her to the elevator, gently reminding, “Watch your step.”
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Outside.
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After Bai Lian got out of the car.
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Xu Shujie squinted at her retreating figure, pondering with a hint of speculation, “Why isn’t she eating the reunion dinner tonight? What’s she doing here?”
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Who has she arranged to meet with here?
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Does the Ji Family still have acquaintances in Jiangjing?
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“I don’t know.” Xu’s assistant didn’t want to divulge too much about Bai Lian, just as his phone rang.
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It was Xu En calling, his voice laced with a smile, “Could you pick up Uncle Ji and the others? After dinner tonight, have Uncle Ji run through the rehearsal.”
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There was a reunion dinner tonight.
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“Okay.” Xu’s assistant hung up the phone, then dialed Ji Shaojun, glancing at the rearview mirror, “I have to pick up the old Mr. Ji and the others; it might be a bit far. You…”
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Xu Shujie knew that Ji Shaojun and his party were going fishing.
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Fishing spots in Jiangjing were basically in the suburbs.
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It would be a one or two-hour drive.
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Having her patience exhausted accompanying Xu’s assistant to the Qingxin Building, Xu Shujie opened the car door and stepped out, “Okay, you go ahead. I’ll have someone come to pick me up.”
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Xu’s assistant looked at Xu Shujie with an apologetic glance.
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Then he continued to call Ji Shaojun.
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Xu Shujie: “…”
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So, why was Xu’s assistant so respectful towards the Ji Family?
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Xu Shujie stood there, deep in thought. Xu En and Xu Wenyao could be said to be polite.
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But Xu’s assistant was a slick operator, an old hand at playing to the crowd.
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**
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In the car.
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Ji Shaojun sent Xu’s assistant the address.
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Xu’s assistant opened it, intending to set up navigation. But at the sight of the address, he suddenly felt dazed, rubbed his eyes believing he must have read it wrong.
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Looking at it again, the map still displayed those five characters—
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[Jiayu Lake Back Entrance]
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The area was indicated as Xingjiang District.
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Xu’s assistant calmly started the car.
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When he drove onto Zior Avenue, then onto a smaller road, and finally stopped at the back entrance of Jiayu Lake, Xu’s assistant looked up at the gate, stunned—
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So it really was this place.
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The front half was a popular tourist attraction open to the public, the back half a private spot.
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Born and raised in Jiangjing, Xu’s assistant felt for the first time that he was unsophisticated—could one actually ice fish here?
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Xu’s assistant got out of the car to message Ji Shaojun, saying he had arrived.
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Then he waited quietly at the back entrance for the Ji Family to come out.
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In less than ten minutes, a lively group emerged from inside.
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Chief Chen carried a big fish, handing it to Ji Shaojun with regret, “I have to deliver this fish to the old master; I don’t have time today, otherwise, I’d definitely drink a few more with you.”
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Ji Heng blew out a smoke ring, the other hand holding a fishing basket, his eyes squinted, “We’ll drink the day after tomorrow.”
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Today, he seemed to be in a very good mood.
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“Right.” Chief Chen’s eyes brightened.
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He remembered Xu En’s wedding the day after tomorrow, “The day after tomorrow is a joyous occasion; I’ll drink my fill with you!”
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At the gate.
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Xu’s assistant’s mind was wiped clean in an instant, leaving only two thoughts—
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1. Chief Chen actually returned to Jiangjing.
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2. Chief Chen… he’s going to attend Xu En’s wedding the day after tomorrow!
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Members of the Chen Family were rarely seen across these several districts; the wedding the day after tomorrow… that should be the biggest news in Mingfeng District this year, right?
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Xu’s assistant stood there, stunned.
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