Chapter 636: 402 “The matchmaking experience of a young aunt who was set up, tragically becomes a public spectacle (3 updates)_2
“I want that one,” Huo Qinqi suddenly pointed at a duck yellow colored cat bed.
“This one? Is this color suitable?”
“It’s suitable.”
Jiang Jinsang had been looking at the cats and dogs inside the pet store and hadn’t been paying attention to the purchasing process of someone else, until checkout, did he realize that someone had actually bought a bunch of items in colors like pale and tender pink.
“What are you looking at?” Huo Qinqi raised his eyebrows at him.
“Nothing, as long as you like it.”
Jiang Jinsang chuckled. This guy usually wore white clothes sparingly, thinking they were not stain-resistant, so his clothing was predominantly black and grey. Why would he think to buy a bunch of such brightly colored things?
Keeping a cat, fond of tender colors?
Getting old, changing tastes, a bit perverted?
…
Since they were in the Huo Family car, naturally, they had to take Jiang Jinsang back, and Huo Qinqi also knew that tonight Tang Wan’s mentor would be dining at the old mansion. He was never a person who enjoyed lively gatherings, with little to talk about even among acquaintances, let alone those he had never met before.
Jiang Jinsang understood him as well, so he didn’t plan on asking him to stay for dinner.
The car stopped in the yard, and he still politely asked, “Old Huo, do you want to come in for a cup of tea before you go?”
By then, there were already several cars parked in the old mansion’s yard. Huo Qinqi had planned to leave directly but from the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a familiar car, his gaze growing deep…
She said she had plans tonight, just to come over to the Jiang Family for dinner?
When Tang Wan had an incident, Shen Shuci didn’t seem very anxious. Even when it broke out online that someone was intercepted at the airport, she went to work on time as if unconcerned by her matter. Looking back now, she probably knew Xi Fangli and understood that no matter how much more a fuss was made, the one embarrassed wouldn’t be Tang Wan.
“Old Huo? If you don’t go in, then I’ll…” Jiang Jinsang was just being casually polite and didn’t expect him to suddenly speak up.
“Then let’s go in for a cup of tea.”
“…”
Huo Qinqi was already so familiar with the Jiang Family, having stayed at their house during his school days. Jiang Jinsang seriously sized him up, finding it odd.
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Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the living room was even stranger.
Shen Shuci had no idea Xi Fangli had other plans. Thinking that she hadn’t seen him yesterday and that he must be upset, old people can be somewhat naggy.
She took Tang Wan’s advice, after work, went deliberately to the restroom, changed into a long dress, and touched up her make-up. When she left the office, even the security guard gave her several more glances.
By the time she arrived at the Jiang Family, Xi Fangli had already arrived; Tang Wan personally came out to receive her. Shen Shuci seldom dressed herself up. She naturally had a very appealing temperament, and after putting on the dress, she softened her inherent sharpness, adding a touch of feminine charm that was quite becoming.
“What’s wrong? Do I look strange in this?”
“I’ve never seen this dress before?”
“I bought it when I came to Beijing, especially with my mother. I just haven’t worn it until now.” The Shen Family’s old lady was very fond of her and wished she could sort out her clothing for every season herself.
“It looks very nice. You should have dressed like this a long time ago. Don’t always wear those kinds of professional suits. They’re too stiff,” Tang Wan said as she walked her inside.
“I can only wear that to work.”
“I know. Let’s go, the mentor has been waiting for you.”
…
After Tang Wan led Shen Shuci into the house, the old lady saw her and couldn’t help but praise her several times. Although Shen Shuci was not a shy person, besides the old lady and Xi Fangli, there was someone she did not know suddenly lavishing compliments on her, which made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
“If it weren’t for Wanwan inviting you, I think you wouldn’t have planned to see me at all. I’ve doted on you in vain,” Xi Fangli looked at her, dressed nicely and with a good complexion, and nodded inwardly, feeling quite relieved.
At the very least, it seemed like she was living quite well in Beijing on her own.
“It was a prior arrangement with that colleague, so…” Shen Shuci had been tempted at the time and had agreed before she remembered that Xi Fangli would be coming to Beijing.
“Okay, have a seat,” Xi Fangli said with a smile. “I heard you found a job at a foreign company? How do you feel about it?”
“It’s alright. I’m still in the probation period; it’ll get better after I become official.”
After some small talk, Xi Fangli suddenly changed the subject. He mentioned that a young man on his team was from Beijing who was also responsible for part of the current exhibition work and had just come back from overseas. He suggested they could get to know each other…
He said it very casually, just as if he was talking about making a common friend, but everyone nowadays is not naive.
The old lady was also unaware of the plan in advance, simply seeing that Xi Fangli brought someone over and considering that Shen Shuci was to come, she probably guessed what was going on.
As for her, she didn’t intervene, just sitting on the side, sipping tea and watching.
“You’re both newly back in the country; it’s good to go out and wander when you’re free.” Xi Fangli’s intention was already very clear.
Shen Shuci glanced at Tang Wan sitting beside her, who was peeling and eating a sugared tangerine, quietly moved away, and swiftly sat next to the old lady in a rather sneaky manner…
“Young people, after all, should go out and explore,” Xi Fangli said with a smile, giving the man beside him a wink.
“Miss Shen, my name is Yu Wei.”
“Shen Shuci.”
Both had never experienced this kind of situation and were inevitably a bit restrained and awkward.
Before Shen Shuci arrived, Tang Wan had actually learned a bit about the situation. Since Xi Fangli was introducing them, this Yu Wei might not be exceptionally good-looking, but he stood out as excellent among his peers. However, if they didn’t take a liking to each other, there was nothing to be done.
At this moment, Tang Wan hardly dared to look Shen Shuci in the eyes, her gaze piercing as if she were ready to eat her alive.
“Grandma, here’s a tangerine for you.” Tang Wan peeled a sugared tangerine and handed it to her. The old lady had diabetes and could only eat a little. She leaned close to Tang Wan and whispered, “This young man is not bad at all.”
Tang Wan smiled without saying a word. Xi Fangli was quite choosy, and indeed, Yu Wei seemed quite good.
The old lady would not interfere in such matters and definitely wouldn’t instigate anything, but she also hoped that the younger generation would marry soon. She was pleased to see it happening, sitting there with a cheerful smile…
Just when the atmosphere was becoming awkward, the sound of a car came from outside.
“Probably Xiaowu returning,” the old lady said with a laugh.
“I’ll go and see,” said Tang Wan, and she went out the door. The sound of the car relieved some of the tension in the living room.
When Tang Wan went out, she saw Huo Qinqi also getting out of the car, “Big Brother Huo.”
“Mm,” Huo Qinqi nodded slightly toward her, his usual cool detachment.
“Have Master and Auntie already arrived?” Jiang Jinsang naturally noticed the cars parked in the courtyard.
“The ‘matchmaking’ has already started; just came out to give you a heads up.”
“I know.”
It was Huo Qinqi who walked by the side, slightly frowning and asking softly, “What matchmaking?”
“Master is introducing a suitor to Auntie; they’re meeting in the living room right now.”
People from the Huo Family inwardly cursed:
Damn!
After the group entered the house and Huo Qinqi arrived, there were introductions and polite chat again. This time the focus was Shen Shuci’s “matchmaking,” and “less important” people had to stand aside.
Shen Shuci, who was already embarrassed, didn’t expect to encounter Huo Qinqi. He and Jiang Jinsang were sitting a bit further away, but she had a feeling…
He seemed to be staring at her the whole time!
Xi Fangli originally thought that with acquaintances present, meeting and chatting would be no different from normal talk, so it shouldn’t be awkward. However, for Shen Shuci…
It was her first time “being matched,” and to be watched by a crowd, Shen Shuci really wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Huo Qinqi had just sat down, eyeing her with a concentrated look, and there was another arrangement… matchmaking?