C27 Sooner or Later They Would be Together
Huo Fei hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Mr. Ci, there's something I've been meaning to discuss with you..."
"What is it?" Jiang Ci asked, his tone nonchalant.
"You know, I think Master Zhan is really serious about Ms. Qian. Just think about it. That fool, Shang Er, suggested that Master Zhan hand Shi Qian over to him. Master Zhan lost it right there and then, and crippled him on the spot. And that guy was his own cousin! He didn't hesitate at all. Even though Ms. Qian doesn't know about this, we all do! It's clear that Master Zhan's feelings for Ms. Qian are far from simple.
And Ms. Qian, she doesn't seem to care about much, but she's incredibly concerned about Master Zhan. The slightest change in his tone and she's rushing back to him.
I have a feeling they're going to end up together sooner or later! So... you get what I'm saying, right?"
Jiang Ci shot him a glance. "When did you become such a chatterbox?"
Huo Fei chuckled. "Just every now and then."
Jiang Ci glanced down at the delicate food box in his hands, filled with the crystal dumplings prepared by the Jiang family's chefs. Shi Qian had tried them before and had really enjoyed them.
He tossed the food box onto Huo Fei's lap, then pulled a pack of cigarettes from the armrest compartment and lit one up. A trail of smoke instantly filled the car.
Huo Fei followed suit, lighting a cigarette and reclining in his seat, letting the conversation drop.
After Jiang Ci finished his cigarette, he stubbed it out in the ashtray and started the car.
Huo Fei opened the food box and popped a crystal dumpling into his mouth. "By the way, my family's new villa resort is opening soon. You should come and check it out with Ms. Qian."
"If she goes, I'll go," Jiang Ci replied lazily.
Huo Fei was left speechless. He just couldn't get any respect!
Shi Qian entered the classroom and immediately noticed Sheng Xu and Lu Sizhe sitting in the front row, both of them looking her way.
Lu Sizhe called out to her, "Hey."
Shi Qian responded with a smile.
Sheng Xu, sporting a tsundere look, glanced at Shi Qian, seemingly wanting to speak but too proud to lower his guard.
The onlookers shifted their gaze between Shi Qian, Sheng Xu, and Lu Sizhe, eagerly speculating about the drama that was about to unfold.
Surveying the classroom, Shi Qian's eyes finally rested on Wen Ke'er at the back. She made her way over to her.
Seeing Shi Qian approach, Wen Ke'er beamed, "Qian, you're here."
"Mhm," Shi Qian replied, settling in beside her with a languid ease.
Sheng Xu turned around, his displeasure evident as his gaze swept over them.
Wen Ke'er caught his look, and her smile instantly stiffened.
After a brief pause, Sheng Xu stood and walked toward them.
The onlookers watched as he closed the distance to Shi Qian.
A girl with an active imagination whispered, "What's Young Master Sheng up to? He's not going to force his way, is he?"
"In a novel, this is pretty much the plot: the male lead would forcefully whisk the reluctant female lead off to his mansion, and then... well, you know," another girl giggled.
"But this heroine seems pretty tough; she won't be easy to handle!"
Reaching Shi Qian, Sheng Xu's gaze shifted to Wen Ke'er, and he flashed a smile, "Beauty, would you mind switching seats?"
Wen Ke'er, taken aback, glanced at Shi Qian. Despite her apprehension, she shook her head.
Sheng Xu was momentarily at a loss for words.
Shi Qian looked up at Sheng Xu and drawled, "Prince Sheng, a melon won't be sweet if it's forced off the vine."
Sheng Xu retorted, "Funny enough, I have a taste for the less sweet ones."
Shi Qian was left speechless.
Without further troubling Wen Ke'er, Sheng Xu turned to the boy behind Shi Qian and bluntly said, "You, make some room."
Not daring to offend the Prince, the boy quickly got up and vacated his seat.
Sheng Xu then called out to Lu Sizhe in front, "Lu Sizhe, come over here."
Lu Sizhe regarded him with a look of disdain. "I'm totally convinced," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
