Chapter 1388 - 904: Nie Qiqi_2
Exclude the hotel, let’s just rent a one-bedroom apartment.
"I’m planning to rent a studio over there. Doing design work in the dorm still bothers my roommates too much."
Hearing this, Song Xiyun looked up at him.
"Oh, okay."
Jiang Nian raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, this guy is really impressive. He’s breaking new ground, even in such circumstances.
This solution could go down in history.
In the future, if the kids ask how they came to be, we can casually recount that ordinary afternoon.
In the coffee shop.
"Alright, don’t look so glum." Jiang Nian squeezed Xiao Song’s hand and gave her cheek a peck.
With a smack, he startled her.
"Huh?"
"There are people around, don’t..."
No one around means it’s okay?
Jiang Nian chuckled, unconcerned. Pity he could only pinch Xiao Song’s cheek, the rest would have to wait until they returned to school.
After sending Xiao Song off, he headed straight to the airport.
As soon as he got off the plane.
Jiang Nian received a message from Li Hua, saying that he couldn’t get through on the phone and sounded a bit urgent.
He thought about it and called back directly.
"What’s up?"
"Damn, I really went." Li Hua said excitedly, "I did as you said, brought something over."
"And then?"
"Had a somewhat dazed lunch, then went home." Li Hua squatted on the grass, picking at it absentmindedly.
"What do you think this is?"
"A bit dense, maybe." Jiang Nian was a little speechless, "I’m not your partner, asking me is pointless."
"My partner said... it’s quite good." Li Hua said nervously, "Nian, does ’quite good’ mean not good?"
"What year are you in?"
"Sophomore." After saying this, Li Hua perhaps realized something and added, "Almost junior year now."
"Junior, then senior, what then?"
"Internship..."
"Well, quite good means quite good." Jiang Nian said, "Don’t overthink it, just go with it."
"Then..." Li Hua couldn’t help but say, "Do you think I made a mistake, acting impulsively?"
Jiang Nian thought for a moment and asked again.
"How did your partner react?"
"Happy."
"Then that’s fine."
.....
Beijing.
Jiang Nian, two days early, with nowhere to go for the moment, wandered around and rented a studio.
Rented for a year, with good lighting.
You can place tables and chairs at the door and sit there on sunny days, drinking coffee, basking in the sun, and chatting.
There’s a lounge inside, with good soundproofing.
Having a place to stay, he ordered a bunch of stuff online. He didn’t compare prices, saving a lot of time.
Planning to arrange it to make it look more like a studio.
Rather than....
The next day.
Li Qingrong invited him to a meal. Meanwhile, he also met Cai Xiaoqing and Nie Qiqi.
"Huh?" Jiang Nian thought he was seeing things and paused for a moment, "Nie Qiqi, what brings you to Beijing?"
"Came to play with the class president!" Nie Qiqi said justifiably, hugging Cai Xiaoqing’s arm, "Came to play with Weiwei....."
"Ouch!!"
Before finishing her sentence, she received a smack on her head.
"Don’t call me randomly." Cai Xiaoqing withdrew her hand and explained, "She has no friends in college."
"How is that possible?" Jiang Nian said.
"I do have friends!" Nie Qiqi said, "But... later they found other friends, so I ended up without any."
"You’re really annoying." Jiang Nian said.
"You!!!"
Nie Qiqi was taken aback, an arrow through her heart, "You’re the annoying one, I’m very popular in our class."
"Haha, you’re quite funny."
"You!!!" Nie Qiqi blushed.
"Alright, stop teasing her." Cai Xiaoqing finally couldn’t stand it and spoke up to defend her.
Li Qingrong sat quietly on the side, picking dishes.
"What do you guys want to eat?"
"Up to you." Jiang Nian said.
"I want... something light, no dietary restrictions." Cai Xiaoqing added, "Is there any taro this season?"
"I want spicy!" Nie Qiqi raised her hand.
Li Qingrong fell into thought, a hesitant expression on her face. After a few seconds, she gave Jiang Nian a pleading look.
"I’ll do it." Jiang Nian took over the menu and quickly decided, "Should the drinks have ice?"
"Yes."
"I don’t want any." Nie Qiqi raised her hand.
Cai Xiaoqing: "Less ice."
After ordering, Jiang Nian then seriously looked at Nie Qiqi, "How come you look like you’ve lost weight?"
As soon as he said it, Nie Qiqi’s nose felt a bit sour. She should have chosen Beijing, instead of Southern China.
In high school, she was all over the place. With the class president backing her up, nobody really dared to do anything to her.
At most, she’d get a good beating from Cai Xiaoqing.
But in college, most people are independent. Or they’re in cliques going to and from class, and wouldn’t indulge her anymore.
Gradually, she didn’t have many friends.
However, the next thing Jiang Nian said was.
"Like a dog."
"Bastard!!!" Nie Qiqi turned red in a second, brandishing her claws as if to pounce, "I’ll beat you to death!!"
"Didn’t see it, you’re quite the S." Jiang Nian didn’t dodge.
Cai Xiaoqing grabbed her and pulled her back into her seat. Her eyes full of helplessness, these two should never be together.
"Everyone, just shut up, time to eat."
"Humph!!"
To this, Jiang Nian ignored Nie Qiqi, but took another look at Cai Xiang, couldn’t help admitting she indeed resembled a top secretary.
If the class president started a company, she would certainly take Cai Xiaoqing. Couldn’t use her in research, so she recommended her to him.
So, good talents aren’t easily available.
Of course, Nie Qiqi isn’t bad.
Perfect for guarding the gates.
No need for stone lions at the company’s entrance, just have Nie Qiqi stand there, she’d kick any passing dogs.
Incredible, Class Three really has talent in abundance.
....
Evening.
Li Lanying returned home from work and found Jiang Nian there. A bunch of gifts on the table, looking like a small mountain.
"???"
"Why are you here?"
"Just got back to Beijing, so I dropped by to visit."
"How long was your drop-by?" Li Lanying didn’t believe, rolled her eyes, and casually hung her little suit on the side.
"About an afternoon."
Li Lanying: "...."
Thanks a lot, after watching over her sister for over half a year. Not only was she taken, but the boar keeps coming around every day.
"You’re really on your way."
"Uh....."
"How’s your company?" Li Lanying walked to the open bar, opened a bottle of wine, and poured herself a glass.
"Want some?"
"No, I drove here." Jiang Nian thought for a moment, "It’s okay, we’re going to raise funds again soon."
"But, I expect it’ll be a bit troublesome."
"What kind of trouble?"
"No money."
"Oh, is that so?" Li Lanying took a sip of wine, waiting for Jiang Nian’s next words, but none came.
Finally, she couldn’t help but ask.
"How much are you short?"
"A lot."
Upon hearing that, Li Lanying realized this guy didn’t want to raise funds, there’s even a faint feeling as if he wants to flee.
Strange.
A clothing company isn’t exactly super lucrative, but his company’s profitability is indeed good, a potential stock.
Who’d give up their hard work, wanting to run off alone?
Unless....
"What are your future plans?" Li Lanying lazily leaned on the bar, her big Bai You subtly visible.
Jiang Nian looked elsewhere, coughing lightly.
"Take one step at a time."
Li Lanying: "..."
Damn it.
Still hiding?
She was a bit depressed, took a sip of wine, about to ask something more, Li Qingrong’s room door opened.
Her face showed weariness, she dazedly came out, had a sip of water, then swayed back to her room.
With a bang, the door closed gently.
Jiang Nian: "..."
"Cough, cough, I should go." he said, "Recently set up a studio, still in the middle of renovation."
"Where is it?"
"Not far from the school, used for design." After explaining, Jiang Nian picked up his car keys and headed out.
The door closed, leaving Li Lanying alone in the living room.
"Doing design?"
She mumbled to herself, thinking how she never noticed before. This guy had this ability too, seems like he can do anything.
"Had I known, would’ve kept both under watch."
On the other hand, Jiang Nian had already returned to school. As for the renovation, it was naturally just an offhand comment.
The studio was a finished setup, the previous owner took off not long after opening, perfectly leaving it for Jiang Nian to pick up.
Accuracy in this area.