Chapter 116: Even Unwashed, It’s Fragrant

Chapter 116: Even Unwashed, It’s Fragrant

TL: Etude

Jiang Qin couldnt find an answer to whether good friends could really last a lifetime.

But if the little rich lady, Feng Nanshu, were to ask Jiang Qin if he could be good to her for a lifetime, he felt no doubt about it. He was sure he could do it.

After all, she was his little rich lady, secretly spending her fathers money on him, always clinging to him. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also incredibly well-behaved.

No one could resist that, not even the monk Tang Sanzang.

However, the thought inevitably led Jiang Qin to wonder, would Feng Nanshu always cling to him like she does now?

He didnt know.

An older colleague from the marketing department once said that he met his wife in college when she was a cute younger student who especially loved the smell of cigarettes on him, finding it very masculine.

But after marriage, the phrase he heard most often was, Get out, go smoke on the balcony. Dont you know I hate the smell of smoke?

Damn, who could he even complain to?

Eventually, the colleague simply moved his ashtray to the balcony, where their dog ate from its bowl. He would smoke there as well.

So, he didnt know.

People change. At least, thats what Jiang Qin believed.

Gently massaging, kneading without really knowing where the wound was, Jiang Qin still maintained the demeanor of a gentleman: Feng Nanshu, would you ever change your heart?

Feng Nanshu seemed bewildered by the question.

You dont even know if your own heart will change, so why do you always try to corrupt my moral heart?

Boss, boss lady, dinner is ready! Dong Wenhaos voice came from outside the door.

Got it!

Snapping back to reality, Jiang Qin put a band-aid on Feng Nanshus ankle, then gently held her delicate and warm foot, helping her put on her shoes and socks.

I havent washed them, Feng Nanshu said, her eyes slightly resentful.

Its okay, theyre fragrant.

Under the night sky, stars filled the heavens.

The lights in the rural resorts courtyard cast a warm orange glow, instantly spreading across the yard.

At this moment, Lu Feiyu and Yang Shuai brought out a long table from the house, setting it up in the courtyard. They placed all the dishes prepared by Dong Wenhao on it, along with two cases of beer.

Jiang Qin led the way to sit down, surveying the table with a burst of admiration.

Stir-fried mixed vegetables, spicy chicken, goose egg with vermicelli, steamed bass, sour and spicy shredded potatoes, shrimp fried with eggs if he hadnt seen it with his own eyes, he wouldnt have believed Dong Wenhao could cook like this.

Indeed, a chef who doesnt aspire to be a writer is not a good manager.

Jiang Qin casually popped a peanut into his mouth, while Feng Nanshu behind him looked on in shock, involuntarily shrinking her feet back.

Then, the others also took their seats around the table, starting to eat and chat.

What is team cohesion?

Thats our breakthrough. Lets just listen.

At eleven oclock, those playing cards were tired, and the chatters mouths were dry. Everyone sat on the carpet in the guest room, watching TV.

The best part of group activities is that you never get bored. Even shopping ads could be riveting. Dont pay 998, not even 598, call now and its just 98! Everyone watched with great interest, feeling that the host was even more persuasive than their boss.

After the ads, the show resumed abruptly.

Jiang Qin, who had been outside on the phone with Wei Lanlan, had no idea what was on TV until that moment.

A man in a suit, on one knee, holding a bouquet of bright roses.

The background looked like a company lobby or a hotel foyer.

A professional-looking girl, carrying a briefcase, was moved to tears, covering her mouth, unable to hold back the tears welling in her eyes.

I dont want to be just friends anymore. Lets get married.

Jiang Qin casually changed the channel with the remote, immediately drawing an attack from Shi Miaomiao, Su Nai, and a few other girls: Boss, what are you doing? The plot was just getting exciting!

Dont watch it, the ending is tragic. The couple ends up divorcing, the bride price isnt returned, the house is awarded to the woman, and she marries someone else, taking the child with her. The man has to pay alimony of fifteen hundred a month. The womans new husband lives off his money, even the mattress they sleep on was his.

Nonsense, this is a new TV show, where did you see that?

All love stories end the same way. Watch less of that. Lets watch Water Margin instead, its sweeter.

Jiang Qin changed the channel to an episode of Water Margin.

Girls generally dont enjoy Water Margin, so they gave up on the TV and started chatting about various topics.

During the conversation, Su Nai suddenly remembered something: Hey, did you know theres a marriage tree in the town?

I saw it too. They say its very effective. Those in relationships can pray for lasting love, and singles can hope to find someone soon. You all should try it.

Feng Nanshu: ?

Jiang Qin coughed and discreetly turned up the TV volume: Look, Yang Zhi has found Chao Gai and his men. Wow, whos this actor? Hes got huge pecs!

The girls expressions turned odd: Boss, why do you like looking at mens pecs?

A true man should appreciate such things, right, Wenhao?

Ah? Yeah maybe. Dong Wenhao was sleepy, his eyes blurry.

Seeing this, Jiang Qin didnt push further. He turned off the TV: Its late, Wenhao is already sleepy. Lets all go to bed.

Its still early, lets chat more! Su Nai objected.

We need to get up early for hiking tomorrow and then travel back to school. Its best to rest early. Oh, and theres a temple on the mountain thats quite effective. Tomorrow, you all have to pray for my wealth, no sneaking in other wishes.

After shooing everyone off, Jiang Qin himself went outside, walking under the stars and moon for a long time, enjoying the fresh mountain air.

When Dong Wenhao got up to use the bathroom half an hour later, he found the boss limping in, cursing under his breath as if he was furious.

Boss, did you go to the village to steal chickens? How did you get injured?

Its nothing, just tripped and fell. Can you ask the owner of the homestay for some iodine?

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