Chapter 755 - 361: Return to Beijing, Intelligence Update!
In He Jing’s room.
"Brother Tao, do you want this treadmill?"
He Jing looked at Jiang Tao, a bit puzzled.
She had used this treadmill a couple of years ago during the mask period while taking online classes at home.
Now it had long become a multifunctional storage rack for shoe boxes and clothes.
Jiang Tao laughed, "Yes, since you’re just letting it sit around, I’ll take it back and make some use of it."
He Jing held Jiang Tao’s arm and sweetly smiled:
"It hasn’t been used in ages. I don’t even know if it works. If you want, I’ll buy you a new one."
Jiang Tao insisted, "This is the one. After all, it’s something my dear Jingjing used. Every time I work out with it, it feels like I’m working out with you."
"Brother Tao, you... okay, if you really want it, then it’s yours."
After hearing Jiang Tao’s words, He Jing understood that Jiang Tao had a deeper emotional attachment to the treadmill, which made her feel sweet inside.
To be honest, not to mention a treadmill that had been idle for years, she’d give her life to Jiang Tao without hesitation if he asked for it.
"I’ll have Old Jia load it onto the car later and take it to Beijing."
With the treadmill secured, a smile appeared on Jiang Tao’s face.
"Okay, okay."
Seeing Jiang Tao’s happiness made He Jing even happier.
Jiang Tao immediately called Jia Guolin, asking him to come upstairs later to carry the treadmill down.
This treadmill is quite compact, weighing less than 100 pounds.
And it’s also foldable.
Once folded, it’s not very large, and it can be directly placed in the trunk of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
After Jiang Tao finished talking with Jia Guolin, Zhao Shuzhen called them from outside to have a meal.
The two came out of the bedroom, and He Minghai and Zhao Shuzhen had already set all the dishes from the kitchen onto the dining table.
Though today’s meal wasn’t as lavish as yesterday’s, it was full of the taste of home and deep affection.
The braised ribs were oily and enticing, the steamed fish fresh and tender, and the seasonal vegetables were vibrant and green.
There was also a pot of long-simmered chicken soup, its fragrance filling the air.
As they ate, Zhao Shuzhen remembered that Jiang Tao and her daughter were returning to Beijing in the afternoon.
The joy on her face faded slightly, replaced by a strong sense of reluctance.
"Xiao Jiang, Jingjing, you’re leaving this afternoon, make sure to be safe on the road."
Zhao Shuzhen, while serving Jiang Tao some food, reminded them:
"When you reach Beijing, remember to call home to let us know you’re safe."
He Minghai also set down his wine glass, looked at his daughter, and earnestly said:
"Jingjing, follow Jiang Tao in Beijing, be sensible, considerate, and don’t be capricious."
"In work and in life, listen more to Jiang Tao."
He Minghai trusted Jiang Tao completely now, feeling that it’s an enormous blessing for his daughter to be with Jiang Tao.
"Dad, Mom, don’t worry, I’m not a child anymore."
He Jing said, though her eyes were slightly red.
This time home, because of Jiang Tao, the family underwent a tremendous change.
The worry on her parents’ faces was completely gone, replaced with genuine happiness and new hope for the future.
Her love and dependence on Jiang Tao deepened as well.
This lunch concluded in a remarkably harmonious, warm, yet subtly melancholy atmosphere of farewell.
Around 1:30, Jia Guolin called to say he was downstairs.
Jiang Tao called him upstairs, and together they carried the treadmill that shone with a dim golden glow in Jiang Tao’s vision down the stairs from He Jing’s room.
As for why he had to take a treadmill at the last minute.
He Minghai and Zhao Shuzhen didn’t comment.
At 2:30 in the afternoon.
After He Jing quickly packed up, they both set out on their journey back to Beijing.
The journey back to Beijing went smoothly.
Apart from stopping at the B State Service Area, where Jiang Tao had Old Jia pull over so he could use the bathroom, there were no other stops along the way.
Around 6:30 in the evening.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class first arrived at the entrance of He Jing’s rental apartment.
Zhongbai Apartment is very close to Beijing Media University where He Jing studies.
Compared to nearby communities, the rent for a single room here is relatively cheap.
He Jing had to do part-time jobs and work as a self-media creator.
To avoid disturbing her dorm mates.
She started renting off-campus housing from her sophomore year.
The money she earned from being a part-time host and self-media was enough to support herself.
Click~
Room 3012 on the 3rd floor, the door opened.
He Jing led Jiang Tao into the room.
"Ta-da~ This is my new home I’ve just moved into recently, Brother Tao, isn’t it nice?"
"Though it’s not big, it seems quite cozy."
Jiang Tao glanced around the room upon entering. It was a one-bedroom apartment with a living room, around 30 square meters in size.
Though small, He Jing had organized it impeccably.
The desk, bookshelf, vanity, and a set of lighting equipment for live broadcasting were all neatly arranged.
"Brother Tao, are you going back tonight?"
Thinking about Jiang Tao leaving tonight made He Jing a little disappointed; she wrapped her arms around his neck, wanting to keep him close.
Of course, she knew that this was somewhat selfish, but she just didn’t want Jiang Tao to leave. She wanted more of his company.
"I’ll come to see you often when I can."
Jiang Tao patted He Jing’s back and smiled as he comforted her.
"Brother Tao..."
He Jing hugged Jiang Tao even tighter.
Although she was very reluctant in her heart, she knew she couldn’t hold Jiang Tao too tightly.
Having Jiang Tao’s love, to her, was like holding sand in her hand.