Free Web NovelChapter 419: Chapter 449: What a Coincidence
If you were to ask Qin Jiao this question, heh, she knew the answer all too well.
Just then, the two of them walked out of the restroom and happened to see Shen Feng standing around a corner not far away.
Shen Feng had always been a refined and handsome young man. Because of his youth, he had a boyish air about him. For some reason, however, that youthful energy was now shrouded in a layer of gloom, making him seem somber and sullen.
Worse yet, he was staring straight at them.
Qin Jiao pursed her lips. Sun Lili, however, brightened up when she saw Shen Feng. She walked over to him with a faint smile and said, "What a coincidence. You were high school classmates with Qin Jiao, and I’m her university classmate."
"It is quite a coincidence." As Shen Feng said this, he glanced down at Sun Lili before raising his head again.
Qin Jiao really disliked the way he was looking at them. Just then, Xiao Shi came out as well, so she simply said goodbye to Sun Lili and left with her little sister.
She hadn’t said a single word to Shen Feng the entire time, feeling there was no need, but Shen Feng’s eyes darkened.
He remembered that back in high school, Qin Jiao hadn’t disliked him this much. ’Could it be because of Shen Yi? Has she started to hate me because of him?’
Meanwhile, Qin Jiao returned to their private room and quickly forgot about the unpleasant encounter. The clothing factory was profitable and running smoothly, so everyone was in high spirits.
Du Liya said, "Christmas is coming up, and Beidou and I are going to have another wedding ceremony in Country S. Xiao Jiao and Xiao Yi, you should come with us."
New Year’s Day was right after Christmas, so they could take time off, but... Qin Jiao turned to look at Shen Yi. He said, "We’ll have to get passports for that."
"Don’t worry, don’t worry. Beidou can take care of the passports and plane tickets. You two just need to see if you’ll have the time."
Although Du Liya said that, she still looked at her son with anticipation.
If it weren’t for Mr. Du’s poor health, which made him unfit for such a long journey, she would have wanted her father to go as well.
Seeing that Qin Jiao hadn’t said anything, Shen Yi replied, "We can’t decide right away. When we get back, we’ll have to check if we have any exams or anything around that time."
Though she knew this was just a way to stall, Du Liya simply nodded without pressing the issue. For the rest of the meal, however, she kept watching the young couple with hopeful eyes.
Qin Jiao glanced at Shen Yi and saw that he was diligently putting food on her plate. She assumed he must have other plans for Christmas, so she didn’t say anything either.
Du Liya had been very good to her over the past two years. If there wasn’t something particularly important, Qin Jiao was more than willing to attend her wedding with Beidou.
Speaking of which, Du Liya’s fate had been tragic in her past life. Qin Jiao was genuinely happy that she had been able to change her destiny this time around, find happiness, and get away from that scumbag.
But overall, everyone enjoyed the meal. After they all said their goodbyes and returned to the siheyuan together, Qin Jiao finally asked Shen Yi, "Shen Yi, do you have plans for Christmas?"
"No."
"Then why did you..."
Shen Yi chuckled softly. He walked over, poured a cup of hot water from the thermos, and handed it to Qin Jiao. "Drink some warm water first. You ate a lot of cold dishes earlier."
Qin Jiao took the cup and said with a sigh, "I’m trying to have a serious conversation with you."
"Your health is a serious matter, too." Seeing the look on her face change, Shen Yi quickly explained, "I don’t have anything planned. I was just worried you might have something going on and wouldn’t feel comfortable saying so. That’s why I didn’t agree right away. Jiao Jiao, do you have anything planned for Christmas?"
Holding the cup, Qin Jiao shook her head. She hadn’t expected Shen Yi to be so thoughtful.
