"What ti?"
"In the afternoon." Jiang Nian urged, "I'll drive over to pick you up downstairs at your place shortly."
"But... but that's so soon, can't you wait for to wash my hair?" Zhang Ningzhi hesitated.
"No, it's already afternoon." Jiang Nian said with a straight face, "If we wait for you, it'll be dark by then."
Zhang Ningzhi was unhappy and pouted, staring at him.
"Hmph!"
The two of them stood in a stalemate for a while before Jiang Nian reluctantly gave in, rubbing his forehead with a headache.
"Fine, we'll wait a bit longer."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ningzhi suddenly lit up like the sun rising over the sea, her dissatisfaction disappearing.
"You're so nice, mua!"
"I'm going to take a shower and pick out a nice outfit. I'll call you when I'm ready."
Jiang Nian: "I'll wait for you."
On the other side, Zhang Ningzhi rolled back and forth on the bed. She suddenly stopped and carefully looked at those three words.
Suppressing the urge to scream internally, she covered her face to hide her flushed cheeks and blooming smile.
What should she reply?
She searched her mind for a long ti but could only find a fluttering heart, so she pursed her lips and spoke honestly.
"I'm so happy, quack."
.....
Jiang Nian planned to go out in the afternoon. It's okay to schedule with Zhizhi. Girls take a long ti to get ready, starting at three hours minimum.
Once she's ready, he'll stall a bit on his end.
Okay, it'll be almost dark by then.
Since she broke the promise first, she won't bla Jiang Nian for breaking his promise. Just bring so flowers and sincerely apologize.
A strategic play.
If Soy Milk can't deliver, take Zhizhi for a spin in the afternoon. Then co back and rest a bit, maybe play so gas in the evening.
As for Chen Yunyun and the others, they went out shopping during the day.
No matter how you look at it, there's enough ti.
Even if there's not enough, they can improvise. Cancel so plans or just go ho to rest.
Grass, why is it so busy?
Jiang Nian thought for a mont and found the root cause. Winning that award made things a bit passive.
Skipping out on Xu Qianqian in the morning at least saved half his life.
The rest...
With a buzzing sound, Cai Xiaoqing finally replied, "At two in the afternoon, see the cherry blossoms at the riverside park."
Seeing this, Jiang Nian imdiately stood up.
"Got it."
Soy Milk still delivers!
He glanced at the ti; it was already half-past one. Calculating the ti, he figured he could make it.
Jiang Nian opened the door and ran into Song Xiyun heading out.
"Where are you going?"
Song Xiyun looked up, recalling what he said in the morning. She reflexively shielded her chest with one hand as if she wasn't dressed.
"To... to pick up a package."
Jiang Nian: "???"
He looked puzzled, staring at her chest.
"Is your chest hurting?"
"No."
"Then why are you blocking—" Jiang Nian stopped mid-sentence, understanding, "Wait, Xiao Song you....."
Song Xiyun stepped back in a panic.
"Don't say anything."
Jiang Nian was bewildered and completely confused. What is this about, is this even Chinese anymore?
He took a deep breath and patiently explained.
"I'm just going out to buy sothing."
"Oh, okay." Song Xiyun sighed in relief, seemingly convinced, "Then it works out."
The two walked downstairs together, Jiang Nian feeling speechless but also glancing at her, thinking that Xiao Song really is....
Well, not small.
Normally he wouldn't look, but hanging out together often, it's unavoidable that there are awkward monts now and then.
Like bending over, or whatever.
In the courtyard downstairs, Song Xiyun walked the other way, looking back at Jiang Nian as if she had sothing to say but stopped.
"Well..."
"Hmm?"
Song Xiyun's face was flushed, whispering, "I actually didn't an it that way earlier, don't misunderstand."
"Hmm."
Jiang Nian was running short on ti, so he didn't think too much about it, "Got it, you go and hurry back, it might rain later."
Song Xiyun nodded, watching him leave.
"Okay."
On the other side.
Jiang Nian barely made it to the riverside, already past two o'clock. He sent Cai Xiaoqing a ssage and received a location pin.
Fully proving the importance of placing wards in the wild.
Vision successfully obtained.
"How's the class rep's mood today?"
"Not good."
"Oh, then you must've ticked her off." Jiang Nian replied, "Hang in there, I'll be there soon."
Cai Xiaoqing: "...."
"Are you even human?" she replied, "I had to put on a thick skin to help arrange this eting for you."
After a while, she added another ssage.
"Do you think the class rep has already figured it out? I'm kinda panicking now, good thing Nie Qiqi is also here."
Jiang Nian said, "Stay strong, Soy Milk."
Cai Xiaoqing: "Hehe."
Nanjiang Park, the hotown's cherry blossoms... wait no. The cherry trees along the river are blooming, but there aren't many flowers.
It had just rained in the morning, and the ground was covered in cherry blossoms.
The wind by the riverside was strong, and since it rained in the morning, the park wasn't crowded, just scattered groups of people.
Jiang Nian looked up at the dim overcast sky and exhaled slowly, "Soy Milk is still naive."
"If the class rep really couldn't figure it out, she wouldn't be coming out."
He was about to move when he rembered Li Hua. In the morning, she complained in the group chat about getting muddy after hanging paper decorations.
Hmm.....mud.
Jiang Nian looked at the greenbelt, then down at himself. The ground was wet, exposed yellow mud.
"Still too clean."
With a bang, he erged from the greenbelt. He looked at his dirty pants and clothes.
"Alright, that's about right."
The cleaning lady was pushing a cart, stared wide-eyed as Jiang Nian walked away, couldn't help but remind him.
"Head ho to change quickly, you'll catch cold."
Jiang Nian turned back with a bright smile.
"Will do."
....
Nanjiang Park, on the green path.
Li Qingrong stood beneath a cherry tree, glancing at the damp blossoms, her expression cool and calm.
"Will it rain in the afternoon?"
"It should....." Cai Xiaoqing responded absentmindedly, "It shouldn't rain, right?"
"Wrong, Caicai Zi!" Nie Qiqi jumped in, hands on hips, "I checked the weather forecast!"
Cai Xiaoqing turned, "So will it rain?"
"How should I know?"
"Huh?" She looked at Nie Qiqi speechless, "Didn't you say you checked the weather forecast?"
Nie Qiqi smirked, "I checked it last night, already forgot."
With a thud, Cai Xiaoqing punched her, "You never learn, call by that nickna again and I'll beat you."
"Waaah!!! Class rep!!" Nie Qiqi wailed, "She... she hit !!"
Li Qingrong lowered her eyes, still lost in thought.
Suddenly, a voice sounded.
"Well done!"
"Who?" Nie Qiqi yelled angrily, then turned to see a filthy person approaching.
"Ah? A beggar!"
She recognized Jiang Nian instantly but just wanted to shout that to make herself seem vulnerable and taunt him.
Although Jiang Nian might not pick up on it.
"I'm your dad." Jiang Nian approached with a smile, saring the mud from his hands onto her face.
"Ah!!!" Nie Qiqi jumped up imdiately, "Jiang Nian, you bastard!! You filthy beast!"
The last part was sothing Jiang Nian had cursed her with once, which she picked up to throw back at him.
"Didn't you recognize ?"
Nie Qiqi tilted her head, "Jiang Nian, you now look like a broom with dirt stuck to it."
Jiang Nian: "..."
You damn!
Li Qingrong glanced at him without asking why he was there, looked down, and asked, "What happened?"
Hearing this, a bit of joy sparked in Jiang Nian's heart. Convincing himself playing the victim worked like a charm, he pretended to hesitate before speaking.
"I was across the road and saw you guys from afar. I thought my eyes deceived and wanted to verify by following."
"Ran too fast and fell."
After speaking, he seed to realize sothing, anxiously rubbing his hands together, thenawkwardly said.
"No worries, you guys have fun."
"I just ca over to take a look, now that I've seen you. I should be leaving and won't disturb you anymore."
He then stood still.
Li Qingrong's expression didn't change, she was also looking at him.
Suddenly, Nie Qiqi asked in confusion.
"Then why aren't you leaving?"
Nie Qiqi, you f*ck!
Li Qingrong sighed softly and spoke, "Co with us, there's an exit ahead."
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