Chapter 78 - 38: Aromatherapy and a Diamond Bracelet
At six o’clock sharp, Jiang Li arrived at the entrance of the Viershe Restaurant.
Just as she got out of the car, she received a call from Zheng Qi.
"Hello, Xiao Qi."
Zheng Qi’s voice sounded a little nervous. "Sister Jiang, have you arrived?"
Hearing this, Jiang Li couldn’t help but look around. When she didn’t see Zheng Qi, she replied, "I just got to the entrance."
Hearing she was at the entrance, Zheng Qi let out a sigh of relief, and her voice became much more lively. "Can you wait for me at the entrance for a little bit? I’ll be there right away, just a few more minutes."
"Sure, I’ll wait for you in the lounge area."
’It’s understandable why Zheng Qi feels this way. Other than me, she doesn’t know the other two people.’
’Sticking with me means she’ll have some company.’
"Okay! Thanks, Sister Jiang!"
Jiang Li chuckled. "It’s no big deal. Don’t be so formal."
After hanging up, she told Xie Wan to head back first, then walked toward the lounge area.
But before she could even sit down, a video call from Shen Yanzhi came in.
As soon as the video connected, Shen Yanzhi asked, "Have you arrived?"
Jiang Li nodded. "I’m here."
"But Zheng Qi just called and asked me to wait for her. We’re going to go in together."
Shen Yanzhi paused for a moment. "In that case, I’ll send you a code. You can see if there are any dishes you want, and we can order first."
"Okay."
’This would also save a lot of time.’
The moment the video call ended, Shen Yanzhi sent over a menu.
Jiang Li forwarded it to Zheng Qi, telling her to pick a dish or two she liked.
She ordered the bullfrog and fish pot, and Zheng Qi ordered sweet and sour pork ribs.
When Zheng Qi said a few minutes, she really meant it. Jiang Li was just scrolling through some videos on her phone for a moment when she felt a tap on her shoulder.
She turned around and saw that it was, indeed, Zheng Qi.
A flash of admiration appeared in her eyes. It was clear that Zheng Qi had dressed up meticulously for the occasion.
She was wearing a pink and white checkered tweed-style suit, her hair was styled in large waves, she had a pair of pearl earrings, and on her feet were a pair of over-the-knee white boots. A snowflake pendant on a long sweater necklace hung around her neck, making her look quite elegant and rich.
Jiang Li stood up. "Looking good! You’re a walking vision of glamour!"
Zheng Qi was a little embarrassed by the compliment. "Sister Jiang, you’re exaggerating."
’Well, it is my first time meeting an online friend. I definitely had to dress up properly so I wouldn’t leave a bad impression.’
Afraid that Jiang Li would continue the topic, Zheng Qi said apologetically, "I hope I’m not late."
Jiang Li waved her hand. "Not at all, not at all."
’We agreed on 6:30, and you’re ten or twenty minutes early. How could you be late?’
Glancing at the shopping bag in Zheng Qi’s hand, Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. "Let’s go. The two of them are already waiting in the private room."
The color drained from Zheng Qi’s face. "And you said I wasn’t late? Your husband and his friend are already here."
Jiang Li patted Zheng Qi’s shoulder. "They arrived early, it’s not that you’re late."
As they were talking, a waiter happened to pass by. Jiang Li quickly stopped him. "Excuse me, we’re looking for the Tiandi No. 1 private room. Could you show us the way?"
The waiter made a welcoming gesture. "This way, please."
The two of them followed close behind the waiter to the outside of the private room. "Here we are."
After saying this, the waiter took his leave, his job done.
Jiang Li knocked on the door before pushing it open and walking in.
As soon as the door opened, two pairs of eyes stared intently at them.
Zheng Qi had been standing behind Jiang Li, but when she saw Shen Yanzhi, she couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, "Shen Yanzhi!"
’Given: Jiang Li said that she was having dinner tonight with her husband and her husband’s friend, and that her husband’s friend is my top gifter.’
’As the "unattainable flower on a high peak," Shen Yanzhi would definitely not watch livestreams, and even if he did, he wouldn’t shower someone with gifts to become their top fan.’
’Besides, back in school, Jiang Li and Shen Yanzhi were always quite close. I even shipped them as a couple.’
’Therefore, Jiang Li’s husband is Shen Yanzhi!’
At this thought, Zheng Qi swallowed hard.
Shen Yanzhi nodded. "Hello."
Although she had already guessed, to avoid any awkwardness, Zheng Qi still asked, "You must be her husband, right?"
Hearing this, the corners of Shen Yanzhi’s mouth lifted slightly. "If the ’sister’ you’re referring to is Jiang Li."
Zheng Qi said excitedly, "I shipped you two so hard back in the day! I thought it was a ’Bad End,’ but it turned out to be a ’Happy End’!"
Seeing that Zheng Qi hadn’t even spared him a glance, Lu Zhi’an took the initiative to speak. "Hello, I’m Lu Zhi’an."
Only then did Zheng Qi raise her eyes to look at him. After getting a clear look at Lu Zhi’an’s face, her eyes flickered slightly. "Hello, I’m Zheng Qi."
’I thought someone who spent money so lavishly would surely be a middle-aged man.’