Chapter 1260: Reunion
Jiang Xinyu was quite moved. She knew Ding Shihong’s character; he was a person who was well-connected in every way. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to thrive in the restaurant business. "Brother Ding, if we were in a relationship, do you believe that I would take the lead?"
Ding Shihong looked at the smiling young girl and recalled the scene of her opening the door for him the night he went to her house to get some grain and meat.
Suddenly, he felt reassured. Yes, although this little girl was young, she was a capable person. Who knows what’s going on with Wei Kaiyun?
"Alright, Brother Ding believes in you. My sister is also a competent person.
But I didn’t expect it would be Wei Kaiyun."
"Ahem. We’ve actually been together for a while now. It’s just not convenient to make it public."
"As long as my sister is happy, it’s all good."
Qian Jun and Gu Xiaoyu entered the restaurant together, happening upon Jiang Xinyu and Ding Shihong talking.
"Mr. Qian is here," Ding Shihong quickly greeted.
Jiang Xinyu also turned around, looked at the two people coming in, and immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Qian."
"Xinyu, why are you being so formal? Is this necessary between us?"
Gu Xiaoyu looked at Jiang Xinyu with an appraising glance. Is this the vice factory director of the textile mill in the county who got admitted to a prestigious university?
"Where are Vice Factory Director Yao and Jingyi?"
"They are almost here too. They went home to pick up the children. Where are your two kids?"
"They are inside."
"Xinyu, this is my fiancée Gu Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu, this is my friend Jiang Xinyu, who could be considered a legend in our county."
Gu Xiaoyu extended her hand, and the two women shook hands, "Hello, Jiang Xinyu."
"Hello, welcome."
The two exchanged smiles. Jiang Xinyu thought Qian Jun’s fiancée seemed quite nice.
Just then, Qiao Jingyi’s voice was heard.
"Xinyu."
Jiang Xinyu smiled at Gu Xiaoyu and immediately went over. The two embraced.
"Welcome back, Xinyu."
"Alright, you’re already a mom to two kids."
"You little girl, you went away so far I couldn’t even visit."
"Well, I’m back to see you now. Come on, let’s not stand here any longer. Let’s go inside quickly."
"Xinyu, don’t leave again. Without you, I feel quite lonely."
"Haha, what will Vice Factory Director Yao think hearing that?"
Yao Shimin, holding his daughter, said, "That’s between you two. You were high school classmates after all; it’s only natural to have a good relationship."
"Haha, Vice Factory Director Yao sure has a way with words."
"Don’t poke fun at me."
Laughing and joking, they arrived at the door. Up front, Ding Shihong pushed open the door, and Qian Jun and Gu Xiaoyu entered first.
Qian Jun saw Wei Kaiyun inside and was stunned. "Director Wei?"
Wei Kaiyun stood up with a smile, "Mr. Qian, welcome."
Qian Jun was in a daze, his mind a blur. Are the two of them together now?
Gu Xiaoyu noticed Qian Jun was in a daze and pulled him slightly, leading him to sit down.
At this moment, everyone else also came in.
Shi Jing and Feifei stood up, smiling at Qian Jun, "Uncle Qian." Then they looked at Yao Shimin, "Uncle Yao," and lastly greeted Aunt Qiao.
"Haha, Feifei has grown so big now, truly beautiful. Aunt Qiao really likes you. Would you like to be Aunt Qiao’s daughter?"
Feifei pursed her lips and smiled, "My dad wouldn’t be happy about that."
Only now did Qiao Jingyi realize and looked at Wei Kaiyun.
Then she exclaimed, "Xinyu, he’s older than Yao Shimin, isn’t he?"
Jiang Xinyu helplessly looked at her classmate and friend, thinking her carefree nature was really exasperating.
Wei Kaiyun felt a bit stifled hearing this, but didn’t show it.
Yao Shimin knew Wei Kaiyun too. He quickly handed his daughter to his wife, walked to Wei Kaiyun, and extended his hand, "Director Wei."
Wei Kaiyun smiled and shook hands, "Vice Factory Director Yao."
Gu Xiaoyu noticed Qian Jun still seemed dazed. She quietly asked, "Qian Jun, what’s wrong?"
Qian Jun, muddled, saw Gu Xiaoyu looking at him and finally snapped back to reality; the uncomfortable feeling was about to drown him.
He had liked Jiang Xinyu for quite some time. They had a vague fondness for each other earlier when they both worked as secretaries.
Back then, the three of them were together. Just what was it about Wei Kaiyun that made him better than me? Why choose him?
Surely the time they spent together was not longer than what he and Jiang Xinyu had spent together.
Why him and not me? I’m also a director.
However, Qian Jun was a rational person. With his satisfied fiancée beside him and having already lost face enough, he couldn’t show his feelings anymore.
"It’s nothing, it’s just really surprising to see Director Wei."
Shi Xian suddenly extended his hand towards Wei Kaiyun, "Dad, come."
Wei Kaiyun smiled and walked to his son’s side, helping him with a piece of caramel apple.
"Everyone, please have a seat."
Jiang Xinyu took the chubby and cute little girl from Qiao Jingyi’s arms.
Everyone sat down. At this moment, Ding Shihong also started serving the dishes.
Gu Xiaoyu stared at Shi Xian, "Jiang Xinyu, is this your son?"
"Yes, apart from the oldest one being my nephew, the rest of these four are my children. Please all greet Aunt Gu."
The children all called her Aunt Gu, even the two youngest ones.
"Jiang Xinyu, you’re amazing. You’ve raised your children so well."
"Ahem, they were taught by their teacher.
By the way, when are you two having the wedding banquet?"
Qian Jun returned to normal and smiled, "December tenth."
Jiang Xinyu calculated in her mind, "I probably won’t make it. But I wish you both grow old together and have a lifetime of happiness."
Gu Xiaoyu pursed her lips and smiled, "Thank you, Xinyu. Do you have some urgent matter that you need to leave for?"
"The kids’ teacher is in the Capital for medical treatment. We cannot stay away for too long. I’m really sorry for this. I hope to invite you both for dinner these next few days to express my apologies."
Qian Jun laughed, "Actually, it should be us inviting you for dinner. Let’s meet tomorrow night at this place again."
Jiang Xinyu smiled, "Tomorrow won’t work. Old Wei already arranged with Sun Baosheng and the others for tomorrow."
"Mr. Qian, come tomorrow as well. It’s been too long since we’ve all gathered together. We’re all familiar faces; let’s have a reunion."
Qian Jun nodded with a smile, "Alright, I’ll definitely be there tomorrow."
The dishes were already served. Wei Kaiyun invited everyone to dine.
Qiao Jingyi was in charge of feeding her daughter, while Feifei fed Tingting, which made Qiao Jingyi envious.
"What are you jealous of? In a few years, you can have more children, and our Xinxin can help mom take care of younger siblings as well."
"Xinyu, I adore Feifei so much, she’s so beautiful; she inherited the best features of you both."
"Oh, stop the flattery; Feifei might feel embarrassed."
Feifei cooperatively put on an embarrassed expression, "Yes, Aunt Qiao, please stop praising me. The younger siblings are adorable too. If you only praise me, they might feel unhappy."