"A surprise, isn't it? A chance encounter like this proves that you're still together. " Ai Weinan's voice came from not far away. She smiled and waved at Jiang Hongcha. "Hongcha, I told you I'd come get you." She winked at her.
Jiang Hongcha was a girl in her twenties. Her face was gentle and pretty, and her voice was always soft. She never raised her voice or lost her temper.
Like Mei Xiawen, she loved literature, and liked to write for her own amusement.
"You've been abroad for four years, why are you getting more and more shy? Why are you blushing? "Ai Weinan made a face at Jiang Hongcha." Do Uncle and Auntie know you're coming home today? "
Jiang Hongcha's fair face blushed. She shook her head. "I have a surprise for them, I haven't told them yet."
Mei Xiawen bent down to help Jiang Hongcha pick up one of her suitcases. He smiled. "It's a surprise, you surprised me first."
Jiang Hongcha cocked her head at Mei Xiawen. "Really? I really surprised you? "
Ai Weinan hurried forward to pick up the other suitcase. She said cheerfully, "Of course. I can guarantee you that Class Rep has been behaving himself for four years. He hasn't had a girlfriend, and he's been waiting for you to come home! "
Jiang Hongcha smiled gently at Mei Xiawen. "Xiawen, you're a handsome man with an outstanding family background. You probably have high standards, or else why wouldn't you have a girlfriend?"
Mei Xiawen looked at Ai Weinan. "I have a girlfriend. I was taking her to the plane when I bumped into Hongcha."
The blood drained from Jiang Hongcha's face.
Ai Weinan punched Mei Xiawen anxiously. "Class Rep, why are you so dumb?! Hongcha's been single all this time, she doesn't have a boyfriend, she only has you in her heart! I've put in so many good words for you in front of Hongcha, but you've ruined all my efforts with one sentence! "
Mei Xiawen's eyes moved to Jiang Hongcha's face. He raised his eyebrows, his expression cold.
Mei Xiawen knew better than anyone whether Jiang Hongcha had a boyfriend or not.
But Ai Weinan didn't seem to know, or she wouldn't have said that.
Jiang Hongcha looked away hastily, and forced a smile. "Weinan, I haven't seen you in years, you've gotten bolder. Alright, let's go back first. Don't block the entrance. "
Mei Xiawen said, "I'll take you. If you didn't tell your family, they won't send a car for you."
Jiang Hongcha had planned to take a taxi home to surprise her family.
He hadn't expected to run into Mei Xiawen here.
She gave Ai Weinan a meaningful look. She understood why Ai Weinan had suddenly asked her to change her ticket to today's flight back to China.
Ai Weinan grinned at her and hooked her arm. "Let's go, Red Tea. Class Rep's car is an SUV. It's big enough, I'm sure it can fit all your luggage."
"Let's go to the parking lot." Mei Xiawen headed for the airport elevator.
They arrived at the parking lot, got into the car, and quickly drove to the highway.
"Hongcha, are you back for a vacation, or are you staying?" Ai Weinan and Jiang Hongcha were both sitting in the second row of seats. The two of them were squeezed together, looking very affectionate.
Jiang Hongcha glanced at Mei Xiawen. She lowered her eyes and stroked the string of suet jade beads on her wrist. "I've accepted a job with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra. I'll be reporting in September."
"The First Symphony Orchestra of the Empire? Huh? That's in the capital! " Ai Weinan exclaimed. "Red Tea, how could you leave me and Class Rep to work in the capital? Can't you stay here? "
After graduating from university, Ai Weinan had returned to work in her family's business in C City.
Of course, her family's background was far inferior to that of the Mei and Jiang families.
Jiang Hongcha had studied abroad at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. She had majored in violin and minored in cello. She was very talented in music.
She had won several international awards while studying at the Juilliard School of Music, and had released several best-selling postmodern violin albums. She had already gained a certain reputation both at home and abroad.
Someone like her was more than qualified to be a violinist in the Empire's best symphony orchestra.
When Mei Xiawen heard this, he felt a faint sense of pride. He smiled. "Red Tea is still as good as ever. It looks like the four years abroad weren't a waste."
"That's because I was lucky to have a good tutor." Jiang Hongcha smiled and nodded. "I'll be staying home for a few months this time, so I can spend some time with my family. There's going to be the International Extraordinary Women's Awards here in July, right? "
"Yes, the city is taking this very seriously, and the preparations are almost complete." Mei Xiawen continued from the driver's seat. "I'm even a volunteer."
"Oh? Really? " Jiang Hongcha was even more surprised. "I'm the principal violinist for this year's awards, Xiawen. We're going to be colleagues from now on."
Mei Xiawen chuckled, and turned the steering wheel to exit the highway. He drove towards Jiang Hongcha's house.
Mei Xiawen and Jiang Hongcha chatted more often the rest of the way.
The awkwardness of their first meeting was gone, and the two of them had regained their old rapport. The distance between them grew closer.
Ai Weinan smiled sheepishly and looked away at the skyscrapers outside the car window. She clenched her fists so tightly that her fingernails dug into her palms.
…
After a 12-hour flight, Gu Nianzhi arrived in Boston with her Ph.D. student.
Her Ph.D. student's surname was Huang, and he called himself Medicine Master Huang. This was because his hobby was to study ancient Chinese medicine.
Gu Nianzhi had a sweet tongue, and kept calling him Brother Huang.
The plane landed at Boston International Airport.
Harvard University was located in Boston, and He Zhichu was a tenured professor at Harvard Law School.
He also had a class of Ph.D. students to teach.
Yin Shixiong did not sit with Gu Nianzhi, but a few rows away.
They walked together when they got off the plane.
Gu Nianzhi generously introduced him to Brother Huang. "This is my Brother Xiong, he's my guardian. He'll be staying with me for the next few months, until I turn 18. "
Brother Huang exploded at her words. He clutched his chest and said, "Little Sister, can you not remind me of my age? A man's age is a secret too! "
Gu Nianzhi giggled at his joke.
Brother Huang was indeed older. He had become a Ph.D. student after working for a few years, and was 27 years old this year. He would graduate next year.
Yin Shixiong looked at Brother Huang's hand, and noticed a diamond ring on the ring finger of his left hand.
It was a sign that he was married.
"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you." Yin Shixiong reached out to shake Brother Huang's hand.
Yin Shixiong was certain that Brother Huang did not know any martial arts and was just a normal student.
Brother Huang patted Gu Nianzhi's shoulder. "Doesn't your guardian have to work? He came all the way to the United States to stay with you for a few months, how thoughtful of him. "
Gu Nianzhi made up Yin Shixiong's "job" without blinking. "Brother Xiong is a businessman, so he came to the United States to check out the market."
"So you're a Tycoon?" Brother Huang's eyes brightened. He grabbed Yin Shixiong's hand and shook it. "Hello, Tycoon. Do you need a lawyer? I can recommend myself to represent you. "
"Get lost!" Gu Nianzhi pushed Brother Huang away with a smile. "Brother Xiong has me as his legal representative. What are you doing?"
"Oh! I forgot, Little Sister's grades will definitely be better than Brother Huang's in the future. Fine. " Brother Huang hung his head dejectedly. "Not being able to ride on Tycoon's coattails is worse than cutting my own flesh with a knife."
Yin Shixiong was speechless.
He looked down at himself. He was wearing the latest Brooks-Brothers polo, casual pants, and a pair of Rs sneakers. He even wore a string of sandalwood prayer beads on his wrist.
He looked like a Tycoon who liked antiques …
Wen Shouyi watched them from afar for a long time before walking over with a smile. "Nianzhi, Little Huang, Professor He asked me to come pick you up."
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