Chapter 30: The Exes Collide

A familiar feeling of oppression swept over her. His face was so close, and his breath was so light, as if he was giving her a light kiss on her lips.

“Doctor Jiang, I can do it myself.”

There’s clearly some distance between us, so why is there such a strange feeling?

He didn’t stop, Lin Xian’s face turned red and she didn’t dare to breathe.

Jiang Yunian, however, did not look away. “My parents pay much attention to these details, so I need to adapt in advance. I hope you don’t mind.”

Jiang Yunian pulled the seat belt with his slender fingers, carefully pressed against her body, and gently inserted the buckle.

With a “click”, the seat belt buckle closed tightly.

Lin Xian seemed to hear the sound of the taut string in her heart suddenly breaking.

Jiang Yunian stood up straight, his eyes glanced at Lin Xian’s red face, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

There was no traffic jam at this point, and in less than half an hour, the car was safely parked in the underground parking lot of Rose Hotel.

It wasn’t until she saw the name of the hotel that Lin Xian’s heart began to panic.

The address Chen sent her the message is here. Maybe they will meet by chance.

When getting off the car, Lin Xian asked nervously, “Where are we going to eat?”

“It’s upstairs in the restaurant.”

If you go to a restaurant, you probably won’t meet Chen Ji.

Jiang Yunian led Lin Xian into the elevator and went directly to the restaurant floor. The waiter led them to the location with the best view.

The dazzling night view of Victoria Harbour is unobstructed.

Lin Xian knew at first glance that this meal was not cheap, and she didn’t want Jiang Yunian to spend money.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yunian spoke as if he could see through people’s hearts, “Today is also the first day of our cooperation. It is only natural for me to treat you to a meal.”

This one sentence completely blocked Lin Xian’s heart.

Jiang Yunian asked the waiter to open a bottle of red wine and poured half a glass for Lin Xian.

“Thank you for your hard work during this time.”

Lin Xian felt unworthy of the honor, “I am not the one who has worked hard, you are the one who has worked the hardest.”

Because of the Luo Hao incident, I heard that Jiang Yunian was interviewed by the dean. I don’t know if it will have any impact on him.

“Then for the sake of the two of us who have worked so hard, let’s touch each other?”

Jiang Yunian had gentle features and a soft voice. Lin Xian raised her glass with both hands and clinked the glass with his.

He looked serious, as if he was talking to a teacher he respected.

Jiang Yunian was not wrong.

Lin Xian indeed regarded him as half a teacher in her heart, so her attitude was very respectful.

The speed of serving the dishes is well controlled. When each dish is almost finished, the waiter will come to clear the plates and serve new dishes.

Lin Xian couldn’t name any of the dishes, but they were all cooked very exquisitely without exception.

Jiang Yunian introduced them to her in detail and silently noted down the dishes she ate most.

After the meal, Jiang Yunian discovered that Lin Xian preferred lighter food.

Jiang Yunian pushed the dessert towards Lin Xian and said, “Try this braised bird’s nest with fish maw.”

This name sounds expensive.

Lin Xian glanced at the bill next to her calmly. The price was already over five figures.

Her savings totaled only five figures.

Lin Xian finally couldn’t help but speak: “Doctor Jiang, there’s really no need to spend so much money.”

Do you really think you are a rich man when you spend so much money on a meal?
Jiang Yunian saw her distressed look and thought she was saving money for him. “Don’t worry, eat. I have money.”

“No matter how rich you are, you can’t waste it like this. Housing prices in Hong Kong are so expensive. You need to think more about the future.”

Lin Xian looked worried. No matter how much money Jiang Yunian made, he should plan for the future. They were just having a fake marriage now. In the future, he would have a wife and children, which would cost money.

She had been poor since she was a child, and this was the first time she had such an expensive meal, and she always felt it was not worth it.

Jiang Yunian didn’t think so. He wanted to give her the best in the world. But he didn’t dare to be so open and aboveboard for fear of scaring her away, so he concealed his wealth.

Jiang Yunian raised the corner of his mouth, “Lin Xian, it is only natural for me to treat my friends to a meal. If you don’t believe that I have money, I can give you my salary card.”

“What are you doing to me? I’m not your real wife.”

When Lin Xian said this, her cheeks were a little puffy, as if she was angry. She stared at the bowl of bird’s nest, feeling torn.

“The food has been served and cannot be returned. Eat it without worries.”

Jiang Yunian was very happy that her true character could be revealed. This meal was totally worth it.

Lin Xian pursed her lips. What else could she do?

Even though she was already about 70% full, she couldn’t waste the bird’s nest.

Jiang Yunian silently watched her eat like she was eating cat food.

“Anian, why are you here?”

A female voice came from beside her, and Lin Xian looked up.

I saw a tall woman standing next to Jiang Yunian, wearing a lotus pink dress and high heels of the same color.

Her long wavy hair is fluffy and natural, her makeup is exquisite, her jewelry is luxurious, and even her watch is inlaid with diamonds. The bag she holds in her hand is the Birkin that Jane Shiya has always dreamed of.

If it weren’t for Jane Shiya’s introduction, she probably wouldn’t have known about this bag.

Lin Xian glanced calmly between Jiang Yunian and the woman.

What is the relationship between this woman and Jiang Yunian?
Compared to the woman’s joy, Jiang Yunian’s reaction was very calm. He frowned slightly and replied in Cantonese: “Isn’t he coming back in a few days?”

“I missed you, so I came back early. Who is this?”

Jiang Yunian didn’t want to introduce Lin Xian to Zhou Jiatong.

In the first 29 years of his life, the only woman he had a relationship with was Zhou Jiatong, so much so that everyone thought that Zhou Jiatong had had a relationship with him.

In fact, it was Zhou Jiatong who unilaterally announced that she wanted to pursue him, passionately and boldly, without giving him any chance to refuse.

He has already hidden abroad, and Zhou Jiatong can follow him.

Fortunately, she finally chose a career as a model and never bothered me again.

Lin Xian looked at the woman in front of her and felt that she was familiar. It was not until she lowered her head that she remembered that she was the girl in the photo that Jiang Yunian had hidden in his closet.

The photo should have been taken a long time ago, when she was younger. Now she is obviously much more mature.

Judging from their vibe, maybe she’s an ex-girlfriend?
Lin Xian always felt that they should be given some space, so she suddenly stood up and said, “Doctor Jiang, I’m going to the bathroom first.”

Jiang Yunian quickly stood up and wanted to call Lin Xian, but was blocked by Zhou Jiatong.

“After so many years, you don’t miss me? I miss you so much, are you just being so perfunctory?”

Jiang Yunian watched Lin Xian go to the end of the restaurant, then glanced at Zhou Jiatong, “I’ve always been like this.”

Zhou Jiatong raised her eyebrows and covered her heart. “It hurts so much here. Doctor Jiang, please take a look at me.”

Seeing that Jiang Yunian didn’t react, Zhou Jiatong said in a teasing tone, “Or have you changed your taste now and like the style of pure schoolgirls?”

Jiang Yunian didn’t like her making fun of Lin Xian.

“Don’t make things too awkward. It’s impossible for our two families to stop interacting. So, Zhou Jiatong, stop it.”

Hearing Jiang Yunian’s cold tone, Zhou Jiatong felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.

She noticed it when he came in. He was so gentle to that schoolgirl just now, but he treated her like this!

Her pride wouldn’t allow her to admit defeat.

Zhou Jiatong smiled sweetly and moved closer. “You also know that our two families cannot stop interacting with each other, so this time I come back, I don’t plan to leave. I want to win you back.”

Jiang Yunian sat down calmly, looking like he wanted to have a good talk with Zhou Jiatong.

At the same time, Lin Xian had just walked out of the bathroom when she was stopped by Chen Ji.

Chen Ji’s face was gloomy, and he asked, “Who did you come with?”

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