bayedsolid Chapter 176 Watching a Movie and Eating a Meal
Chapter 176 Watching a Movie and Eating a Meal
As for Huang Xiaoxiao, Jiang Qianxun currently can't see anything wrong.
But Jiang Qianxun's experiences from childhood to adulthood taught him that no matter how innocent and kind the person is, he should always remember: Be on guard against others...
If Huang Xiaoxiao really had a purpose, she would not forgive him easily! She wanted to get back what she had wrongly paid for friendship!
"Auntie Lan, there really won't be any danger. It's right to be cautious, but I don't want to be afraid of the ropes after being bitten once. And I'm not someone who will let others bully me. I've already made an appointment with them, and if I don't go, I'll be breaking my promise."
Jiang Qianxun took the hot milk from Aunt Lan and tried to persuade her.
But Aunt Lan refused to listen and firmly disagreed unless she was taken with her!
When Uncle Jiang heard that Aunt Lan was going, he said he would go along to pick her up and watch a movie with her!
Jiang Qianxun: "......"
Going to the movies with friends and bringing the two elders from home?
What does this look like?
Just when she was in trouble, a gentle and clear male voice suddenly came from the door.
Chen Zheng asked: "Who wants to go to the movies?"
Jiang Qianxun looked in the direction of the voice.
Chen Zheng was wearing a homely grey floral knitted long sweater today, with a white shirt underneath and black trousers. He exuded the aura of a literary youth.
Meeting her gaze, his gentle features softened even more and he nodded at her.
"Brother Zheng, good morning."
Seeing Chen Zheng coming over, Jiang Qianxun greeted him politely and expressed her worries: "My friend and I are going to the movies, but Aunt Lan is worried about me going alone."
Aunt Lan saw that she could not persuade him, and that Chen Zheng and his friends and the eldest lady were good friends who shared weal and woe, so Aunt Lan's eyes immediately lit up. While serving Chen Zheng a glass of milk, she told him the eldest lady's story in detail!
After saying that, Aunt Lan looked at Chen Zheng as if asking for help!
"Tell me, how can I let the young lady go alone in this situation?"
Chen Zheng took the milk handed to him by Aunt Lan, said thank you, lowered his head and drank half of the cup before looking at Jiang Qianxun who was looking at him.
"How about this? I'll be Xun's driver? That way both ladies' needs can be met."
Aunt Lan slapped her head!
Yes, why didn’t she think of that Chen Zheng is a young man and a close friend of the eldest lady, like a family member!
It's much safer to let him go with you than to go alone!
"Good idea. Miss, you should either let Chen Zheng be your driver, or let your uncle Jiang go with you, otherwise I really won't be at ease."
Jiang Qianxun held his forehead with his hand.
It was such a simple multiple-choice question that she knew who to choose even with her toes.
After all, Uncle Jiang is from the Xing Group and is an elder in the family. If she lets Uncle Jiang follow her, Huang Xiaoxiao will probably recognize him, even if no one else tells her.
If she runs into someone from the Xing Group again and sees Uncle Jiang working as her driver, who knows what kind of rumors will spread!
Chen Zheng had just returned to China and had no interactions with the people from the Xing Group. Even if she was seen by acquaintances, she could just say that he was an ordinary friend. Even if people really gossiped about him, it had nothing to do with the Xing family. At most, she would have to trouble Chen Zheng to accompany her in the spotlight for a while.
She picked up the milk and took another sip, then looked at Chen Zheng: "Then I'll have to trouble Brother Zheng."
Chen Zheng took the toast handed to him by Uncle Jiang, and his smile was warmer than the sunshine outside.
"You've been too polite to me lately!"
After deciding who would go out, the atmosphere in the restaurant returned to harmony. Uncle Jiang continued to make breakfast while Aunt Lan went upstairs to prepare things for her.
She and Chen Zheng chatted while eating.
When she finished her breakfast and took a rest, it was exactly half past nine. It would be just the right time to go there now.
"Brother Zheng, let's go!"
Taking the bag and thermos cup handed over by Aunt Lan, Jiang Qianxun called out softly to the people upstairs.
"coming."
Chen Zheng walked down from upstairs with his long legs, and walked to her side with a women's scarf in his hand.
"Put on this scarf first. It's a bit cold outside, so keep warm."
After saying that, Chen Zheng lowered his head and lifted the scarf to the top of her head. Because the two of them were suddenly close, he smelled the scent of jasmine on her body.
His heartbeat suddenly lost its rhythm and his throat swallowed.
As the distance shortened, Jiang Qianxun could also smell the refreshing vanilla scent on Chen Zheng, but she had gotten used to the cedar scent on Xing Mingyu some time ago, and she subconsciously didn't like the scent of other opposite sexes.
She took two steps back, avoiding Chen Zheng's attempt to put the scarf on her.
No matter how good friends are, there are still differences between men and women!
Jiang Qianxun said, "It's sunny outside today, and it's not cold even if we get in the car. I'd better wear the scarf when it gets cold."
Seeing her retreat, the smile in Chen Zheng's eyes faded slightly, but the smile on his face remained unchanged: "Okay. You are pregnant, so I will carry your bag and thermos for you."
"Um... I'll have to carry my bag myself. I'll be going to the movies with my friend later and will need the things in the bag." Jiang Qianxun didn't notice Chen Zheng's micro-expression, and held the bag tightly, but handed the cup of water to him.
"But I'd like to trouble Brother Zheng to get the thermos for me. I drank too much for breakfast and I probably won't be drinking water in the near future. It's also troublesome to carry the cup into the cinema."
The smile in Chen Zheng's eyes rekindled and he nodded gently at her!
.....
There was not much traffic on the weekend mornings. After about half an hour, the car stopped in front of the shopping mall where Huang Xiaoxiao and I had agreed to meet.
At this time, the time was exactly ten to five.
Jiang Qianxun closed the ticket purchase screen on the movie app on her mobile phone, got off the car following Chen Zheng's careful instructions, and when she raised her eyes, she saw Huang Xiaoxiao waiting at the entrance of the mall.
Unlike her formal attire at work, Huang Xiaoxiao wore an expensive yet decent casual outfit today, with her long black hair hanging down, looking well-behaved and sweet.
Probably sensing her gaze, Huang Xiaoxiao also happened to look over.
Meeting Jiang Qianxun's beautiful gaze, Huang Xiaoxiao smiled sweetly and quickly came over to hold her arm: "Qianxun, you're here!"
"Sorry, I'm late!" Jiang Qianxun retracted his gaze and stepped onto the stairs.
"We agreed to meet at 10:15. You're not late. I just arrived early. I don't have many friends and I thought it would be boring to sit at home, so I decided to go out for a walk."
Huang Xiaoxiao explained and reminded her to watch her step: "Qianxun, the ground is slippery, be careful!"
Jiang Qianxun felt that this girl was gentle and considerate, and her liking for her increased sharply. Of course, the premise is that her inner thoughts were consistent with her behavior.
"Thank you. But let's not be polite. My movie is about to start. Let's go in." Jiang Qianxun stopped at the entrance of the first floor of the mall, and the automatic sensor door at the entrance of the mall slowly opened.
"Okay." Huang Xiaoxiao looked around: "Then I'll find you a seat first, and I'll go buy the ticket."
Jiang Qianxun smiled and took out her phone and raised it: "I bought it in advance, just go and pick up the ticket."
Huang Xiaoxiao stared at the phone screen blankly, then felt annoyed: "Why did you buy the tickets in advance? You said you would accompany me and let me pay."
Jiang Qianxun wrinkled her nose at her: "How can a boss ask his subordinates to spend money? Let's go."
Huang Xiaoxiao was shocked when she met the girl's smiling almond eyes.
Usually in the company, Jiang Qianxun is somewhat serious and formal.
Her current expression is very girlish and innocent, plus twenty years old is the best age of youth.
Jiang Qianxun has excellent personal conditions. Her skin is whiter than snow and as delicate and flawless as a freshly peeled egg. Even if she did not wear makeup during pregnancy, it did not affect her beauty at all. Instead, it made her look more docile.
Looking at her closely, Huang Xiaoxiao thought her facial features were extremely delicate. She tilted her head and gave her a playful smile, her pink lips slightly pouted, moist and kissable. She had completely lost her former workplace sophistication and looked like a delicate girl who had just turned twenty years old.
Even she couldn't help but be moved when she saw it.
Not to mention other men...
Jiang Qianxun is really, so beautiful...
Jiang Qianxun found Huang Xiaoxiao staring at him blankly, puzzled, and turned back: "What's wrong?"
Huang Xiaoxiao came back to her senses, her eyes curved, she went over to hold her arm, smiling sweetly: "I'm mesmerized by your stunning beauty. I really envy Mr. Qin's good luck, a beautiful girl like you, he actually got you!"
Jiang Qianxun didn't quite understand why talking about the movie would bring up her appearance and the scumbag Qin Chuan.
But she just smiled and said nothing. She chatted with Huang Xiaoxiao casually before getting into the elevator and going straight to the cinema on the fifth floor.
It's not a festival, so there aren't many screenings scheduled in theaters, and most of the films are domestic romance films or action blockbusters imported from Europe and the United States. This time, the two of them watched a domestic romance film that Huang Xiaoxiao had selected before.
It tells the love story of a couple who are interfered with by a third party, and the male protagonist finally turns over a new leaf.
Because it is the weekend, the attendance rate today is still acceptable, with one-third of the huge cinema occupied.
Jiang Qianxun went to the front desk to get the popcorn she had ordered, and went into the cinema with Huang Xiaoxiao. The two ate and chatted, and after watching about five minutes of commercials, the movie finally began.
Maybe it’s because she’s seen too many scumbags, but Jiang Qianxun doesn’t like this kind of imaginary love story. She wasn’t really into it, except for a few funny scenes in the early stages that made her laugh out loud. In the later stages, she couldn’t get into it at all and just stared at the screen thinking about some details of the Chinese project.
During this period, Huang Xiaoxiao would ask her every once in a while if she wanted to go to the bathroom and she would accompany her.
Or if she sees her eating too much popcorn, she will considerately hand her a small bottle of mineral water to prevent her from having a dry mouth.
Finally, the long movie ended, and Jiang Qianxun was supported by Huang Xiaoxiao and walked out of the cinema.
Huang Xiaoxiao seemed very satisfied with the movie and even sighed a few words after it came out.
"This movie is really good, funny in the beginning and touching in the end. The mistress who interferes with other people's love is really hateful!"
She seemed really angry, and her usually gentle face was tinged with anger.
"Fortunately, the hero finally discovered her true identity, turned over a new leaf, and got back together with the heroine!" The anger on Huang Xiaoxiao's face was quickly replaced by a smile.
Maybe because she had eaten too much popcorn, her lipstick faded. Huang Xiaoxiao helped Jiang Qianxun walk to the fence of the mall and looked down. She reached into her bag and took out the rotten tomato-colored lipstick, applied it lightly, and continued the previous topic.
"By the way, speaking of love and marriage, Qianxun, although I don't know when you will marry Young Master Qin, there must be many women coveting a nobleman like Young Master Qin. You have to keep a close eye on him. If you really encounter someone trying to poach him, you must also bravely protect your own interests and never let anyone bully you!"
Seeing the girl defending her, Jiang Qianxun smiled, said "yes" solemnly, and asked about the next itinerary: "Now that the movie is over, where are we going next?"
Huang Xiaoxiao glanced at the time: "It's almost twelve o'clock. Why don't we finish our meal first and then go shopping? You and the baby in your belly are the most important. The babies must be hungry!"
Jiang Qianxun said, "Okay, where do you want to eat? I'll treat you."
Huang Xiaoxiao was unwilling: "How can that be! We are friends, how can you treat me to a movie or a meal?"
Huang Xiaoxiao lowered her head and pressed her phone, then raised her head a few seconds later and said, "Well, you treat me to a movie and popcorn, and I'll treat you to lunch. We'll go to a nearby old-fashioned restaurant, where the prices are good, and the food is all Chinese, light, and should be suitable for pregnant women."
Jiang Qianxun disagreed when he heard that Huang Xiaoxiao had to spend money again, but he could not resist Huang Xiaoxiao's invitation.
In the end, she had no choice but to take Huang Xiaoxiao into Chen Zheng's car.
.....
About seven or eight minutes later, under the guidance of Huang Xiaoxiao, the car finally arrived at the destination.
Jiang Qianxun got out of the car and found that this century-old store was built on the edge of an artificial lake. There were few high-rise buildings and business districts around it, and it had a quiet environment far away from the city.
The two entered the store and found that the decoration inside was antique. Each seat was separated by a screen, forming a semi-open small private room, which was very Chinese in style!
After asking, I found out that the consumption here is not too high.
Jiang Qianxun was a little surprised when she came here for the first time: "Can you make money at this price in Beijing?"
Huang Xiaoxiao took her arm and smiled, "I heard that the boss's family is very well-off, and they are sentimental people. They don't care how much money they make, they just want to make some classic Chinese dishes. I didn't expect that since the store opened, the flow of customers has been increasing, and there are many returning customers, including some upper-class people. It has been open for a hundred years."
As they were talking, the two found a seat in the corner and sat down, where they could see clearly the guests coming and going on the entire floor, and also overlook the nearest lake view!
Huang Xiaoxiao was afraid that she didn't understand the taboos for pregnant women, so after the waiter brought the menu, she insisted on letting Jiang Qianxun order the dishes.
Jiang Qianxun couldn't refuse and had to order food!
She followed her own taste and ordered a portion of daily vegetables, bamboo shoots, ginger and scallion fish belly pot, and pickled mustard greens and shrimp noodle soup. It was enough for two women.
After ordering, Huang Xiaoxiao poured a glass of water for Jiang Qianxun and was about to talk to her when she handed it to her.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a girl suddenly stand up from a seat not far away and walk towards the table where they were sitting.