Jiang Chengsi originally had it all planned out: she would co to look at cars, he’d offer her a bit of advice, then they’d probably have coffee or tea, hand over the invitation and leave.
But because of that rose, he completely forgot what he was supposed to be doing.
Inwardly, he cursed the guy earlier—this bastard, why give him this?
"Let’s head inside, it’s quite cold out here," Jiang Chengsi cleared his throat, noticing her nod, then gallantly helped push through the mall’s glass doors.
Just the two of them walking side by side, him as a grown man holding a rose, it was rather absurd.
"This flower... was given by soone else."
"Mm." The girl beside him nodded seriously, having an idea why Jiang Chengsi would suddenly have a rose.
"Um..." Jiang Chengsi cleared his throat and handed the flower over, "Here, it’s for you."
Compared to his awkwardness, Miss "Xiao" received it with a smile, graciously accepting, "Thank you."
"Weren’t you here to look at cars?" Jiang Chengsi tried to change the subject, seemingly forgetting the main purpose of his visit.
The car exhibition wasn’t at Wanbaohui, but at a neighboring Exhibition Center.
Outside, there were already people test driving cars. Since it wasn’t a holiday, there weren’t many people looking at cars. She had a goal in mind, didn’t look around randomly, and went straight to a brand’s parking space.
Staff imdiately ca forward with introductions. Being distant earlier, they didn’t see clearly or realize, seeing the girl holding a flower, assuming they were just an ordinary couple choosing a car.
Until they spotted Jiang Chengsi and were montarily stunned.
He’s well-known in the car scene, the staff didn’t dare to handle it themselves, they brought them water and directly called the manager.
"Fourth Master, why didn’t you say you were coming by?"
"Old Liao? Why is it you?" From Jiang Chengsi’s tone, he seed quite familiar.
"And this...?" Manager Liao glanced at him, then at the person beside him, and the rose, smiling aningfully.
"My friend wants to buy a car."
"Feel free to look around. If anything catches your eye, you can test drive it. Being a friend of Fourth Master, I can offer you an employee discount." Since Jiang Chengsi claid she was a friend, Manager Liao dared not make fun and personally started introducing the cars.
Manager Liao was a bit speechless, glancing sideways at the person behind him.
"My gosh, Fourth Master, why don’t you go have so tea and snacks nearby? Why are you wandering around behind ?" It made him quite pressured.
Jiang Chengsi chuckled lightly, "I’m afraid you’d trick her."
"..." Manager Liao was speechless.
Throughout the car selection, Jiang Chengsi stayed the whole ti, after Manager Liao explained the car’s performances, he’d always add sothing about what’s wrong elsewhere, his attitude showing he didn’t want people to conduct business.
There’s no perfect car in this world. Finally, she still picked one, intending to test drive it.
"Fourth Master, please hop in first." Manager Liao was about to get in but didn’t dare sit in the co-pilot seat, so he left the spot for Jiang Chengsi.
The test drive is ant to let people experience the car’s handling, with staff accompanying throughout to guide them during driving, mainly to prevent improper operations that could damage the car.
After Manager Liao got in, he realized he was quite redundant.
The "Miss Xiao" referred by Jiang Chengsi didn’t need his guidance at all. As soon as she got in, her movents were so practiced that anyone who’s spent a long ti in automotive services could see at a glance she wasn’t a newbie...
Her driving skills might be quite good.
Jiang Chengsi was also observing her, suddenly recalling seeing her park way back in Pingjiang, maneuvering seamlessly into a very tight space there.
People easily feel a connection to those sharing similar interests, moreover in Jiang Chengsi’s circle, besides himself, there was no one into cars.
The test drive went smoothly, but Jiang Chengsi kept staring at her, making her sowhat nervous. The car’s interior space was already small, the new car’s leather scent slightly pungent, combined with the warmth of the heater making it feel stifling.
"I’ll open the window a bit." She whispered.
"The button for the car window is..." Manager Liao was about to guide her, but the driver’s side window descended slowly, given the cold weather, she dared not lower all windows, rely cracked one open slightly.
The winter wind was sharp and stabby, and with the speed, it blew her hair into disarray, nearly knocking off her hat...
Her breathing hitched, unexpectedly, soone reached over to steady her hat.
She glimpsed her side view. Jiang Chengsi had leaned over, his hand was large, warm and broad, securing her hat firmly, the warmth from his palm seed to penetrate the hat, seeping into her locks...
Suddenly it felt like her entire scalp was tingling and burning.
"Close the window and focus on driving," Jiang Chengsi said straightforwardly.
She nodded in agreent.
Behind them, Manager Liao watched, thunderstruck.
Their interaction was sparse, saying they were friends, yet sensing a degree of distance. Importantly, he’d never seen such an attractive girl amongst Jiang Chengsi’s circle.
He had been observing them, trying to ascertain their relationship, never imagining...
Fourth Master directly made a move!
Did he understand just how intimate this action was!
Most importantly, Sir...
You seem to talk a bit too gently.
When talking to them, you end up fighting at the slightest disagreent.
They have never enjoyed Jiang Chengsi speaking this gently.
**
After the test drive, she didn’t buy the car imdiately. Instead, she used the excuse of going to the restroom to fix her hair.
Feeling bored, Jiang Chengsi caught a glimpse of Manager Liao constantly giving him a sly smile, "Why are you smiling?"
"Sir, where did this girl co from?"
"None of your business!"
"I’m just asking, she’s not from our circle. I’ve never seen soone so beautiful before." Most importantly, Jiang Chengsi rarely had girls around him.
He had a sister, but they had a poor relationship, so Jiang Chengsi never took her out when he went out.
"Beautiful?" Jiang Chengsi raised an eyebrow.
"She’s so pretty, her voice is sweet and soft, and I bet her figure isn’t bad either. I..."
Before he finished his sentence, Jiang Chengsi kicked his calf, "You have a wife, so why are you staring at the girls like that? Whether her figure is good or not, it’s none of your damn business."
"I... I was just making a comnt."
Jiang Chengsi stayed silent and kept staring at him.
"Fine, I’ll stop talking, okay? She’s not even your girlfriend, can’t I say a few words?"
"That has nothing to do with whether she’s my girlfriend. What she looks like is not for you to judge. I just don’t like n gathering together and feeling like if they don’t talk about won, they have nothing to say."
Manager Liao touched his nose awkwardly, not daring to speak again.
Many n, when gathered together, either brag or talk about won, except Jiang Chengsi...
He likes talking about cars.
Occasionally, soone drinks too much and makes off-color jokes, but inevitably he will kick them a few tis. He’s quite wild, yet unlike those idle heirs, he never acts out of line, making him well-regarded in social circles despite his free-spirited nature.
People privately think it’s related to the Jiang Family’s upbringing. Although the Jiang Family brothers have different personalities and paths, their values are always upright.
Everybody in the circle enjoys being around him.
...
When "Miss Xiao" ca out of the restroom, she didn’t imdiately decide to buy the car. As she left the dealership with Jiang Chengsi, he handed her the invitation.
"You’re welco to attend."
"Alright." She nodded in agreent.
"How are you getting ho?" Jiang Chengsi looked at her, "I’m riding a motorcycle today, and with you wearing a skirt, it’s inconvenient to give you a ride."
"Then I’ll just call a taxi."
"Okay."
He had to see her off properly. Jiang Chengsi pushed the motorcycle to the roadside and kept her company while waiting for a taxi.
It was quite odd, not a single taxi passed by, and even the ride-hailing app couldn’t find a car.
As the sky gradually darkened, even Jiang Chengsi felt a bit chilly...
He caught a glimpse of the person beside him, still clutching a rose in her hands. The bright red rose accentuated her pale face.
At that mont his phone buzzed, "Hey, Xiaowu."
"Co over for dinner tonight, I have sothing to discuss with you. There’s a bit of an issue with the full moon party, I need your help."
He glanced at the person next to him and walked a bit further away, lowering his voice, "You still have the nerve to call ? You need help from ? Do you know how awkward it was for because you had deliver the invitation?"
"Did you deliver it?"
"I always do what I promise, anything else is none of your business." If he knew about the rose incident, this guy would probably laugh at him for a year, "Whatever you need, just say it."
"Co over and I’ll tell you."
From East City to the old residence, it takes over an hour by motorcycle. With the sky now dark, and not a single taxi in sight, Jiang Chengsi couldn’t keep her waiting here, and he definitely couldn’t leave her alone. If anything happened, he couldn’t bear the responsibility.
Should he give her a ride?
How would he do it?
His motorcycle had never carried a girl, and besides, she was still wearing a skirt.
Why does it always have to be such an awkward and difficult decision for him!
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