Jiang Qin was stunned for a moment after hearing that, then pursed his lips.
"Besides practicing the piano and dancing all day, the most exciting thing you do is read fantasy adventure novels. These past few days, I've taken you shopping, taken you to hot springs, and even swallowed my pride to ride the Shaking Car with you. Compared side by side, it'd be strange if you didn't feel lonely."
"Come on. Go pack your things."
"Where are we going?"
"I'm taking you to the bar to watch the Olympics."
Feng Nanshu's eyes lit up instantly. She immediately grabbed her little shoulder bag, organized her books and put them back on the shelf, then followed him downstairs with a patter of footsteps.
It was still the middle of the day, so the bar wasn't open at all. But as the person in charge of the bar, Jiang Qin only had to say the word to open it. Besides, having no customers had its advantages: Feng Nanshu, who was socially anxious, wouldn't be too nervous.
Jiang Qin brought Feng Nanshu into the bar and pointed out a seat for her to sit in obediently. Then he carried the "Open" sign outside, pushed the door open, and placed it at the entrance.
Just then, four figures suddenly dashed over from across the street.
The first was a short, fat boy with dark skin. Behind him was a polished, handsome man, followed by two girls carrying shoulder bags.
"Godfather!"
"?????"
Jiang Qin looked up and saw Guo Zihang, Qin Ziang, Yu Shasha, and Wang Huiru. "What are you doing here?"
Guo Zihang was sweating profusely from running, but his eyes held an indescribable smugness. "I told them you were running this bar now, but they wouldn't believe me no matter how I explained it, so I brought them here to see for themselves!"
Wang Huiru immediately spoke up. "I never said I didn't believe it. I just came to join in the fun. Yu Shasha was the one who didn't believe you."
"I never said I didn't believe it either. I came to check it out on behalf of our Siqi!"
Yu Shasha pursed her lips, unable to stop looking Jiang Qin up and down. "You really rented this bar for three hundred thousand?"
"Don't listen to Guo Zihang's nonsense."
"I knew it. Where would you get three hundred thousand?"
Guo Zihang's face instantly flushed red. "Brother Jiang, you clearly told me yourself that it was three hundred thousand!"
Jiang Qin spat at him. "I said three hundred and twenty thousand. Don't get cocky. Two hundred thousand isn't money? How dare you round it off for me?"
"Oh, right, right. It was three hundred and twenty thousand!"
At those words, Qin Ziang, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly changed expression.
That was damn close. Luckily, Yu Shasha was the one who spoke just now, not me. Otherwise, that slap would've landed right on my face.
And Yu Shasha really did feel as if she had been slapped. She stammered for a long while, unable to come up with a reply.
But Jiang Qin didn't take it to heart.
They were all adults. Why get worked up over a bunch of children?
He set up the signboard, opened the door, and let the four of them in. Then he told them to find somewhere to sit while he turned on the four televisions mounted in the very middle of the bar.
To be honest, the bar was indeed suitable for hosting a small party like this. For one thing, it had a great atmosphere. For another, it offered an unlimited supply of alcohol.
Watching a diving match or a table tennis match here, with cheers ringing in your ears, was definitely more exciting than watching at home alone.
Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru were visiting a bar for the first time. They entered cautiously, afraid that some colorful demon or monster might suddenly leap out. But when they saw that there was no one inside, they immediately relaxed.
Qin Ziang, meanwhile, looked at Jiang Qin's back and sneered inwardly. Just enjoy your smugness for a couple more days. Once I get home, I'll ask my father to buy a bar too. Then I'll copy your business model and make money. Let's see if you get mad.
But just then, Qin Ziang suddenly heard Yu Shasha shout, "Holy crap!"
He couldn't help following her to see what had shocked her so much. Then he froze.
In the southwest corner of the bar, Feng Nanshu sat quietly, her hands resting on her knees. A cool, aloof air showed in her eyes.
Chengnan High School's White Moonlight, the silent goddess who kept strangers at a distance.
Why was she in a bar?
A wealthy heiress like her should have been at a cocktail party or banquet. The incongruity was simply too jarring.
Qin Ziang thought he had mistaken what he was seeing. He rubbed his eyes hard enough to tear out three eyelashes, but Feng Nanshu was still sitting right in front of them.
"What do you want to drink? Beer, right? The bartender isn't here, and I don't know how to make anything else."
Jiang Qin's voice rang out, instantly pulling the dazed Yu Shasha and Qin Ziang back to reality.
Their minds were still foggy, and they hadn't heard the question clearly, so they instinctively hummed twice.
"I'll have beer too."
Feng Nanshu suddenly raised her hand, displaying the magnanimity and accommodating nature of a wealthy heiress. That was how a socialite behaved: she accepted everything humbly, made no extra demands, and tried her best to show enough goodwill to others.
Jiang Qin glanced back at her. "No. You can't drink. You can only have Wahaha."
"..."
At that moment, Guo Zihang came around from outside the bar counter. He glanced at Feng Nanshu, his voice trembling slightly. "Brother Jiang, this... what's going on? Why is Feng Nanshu here too?"
Jiang Qin remained expressionless. "We're Good Friends."
"But Feng Nanshu has never had any friends. She doesn't even talk to other people!"
"All right, you guessed it. She really is lusting after my body!"
"?????"
Jiang Qin stopped paying attention to Guo Zihang and turned to look at Wang Huiru, who had silently followed them over. "Can you drink beer?"
Wang Huiru nodded, then couldn't help glancing at Feng Nanshu. "I saw you shopping with her last time, and you even pinched her cheek. Are you really not dating?"
"Dating? Even a dog wouldn't do that."
"?????"
Jiang Qin handed a beer to Guo Zihang and gave him a meaningful look. "Go. Take this beer to Qin Ziang."
Guo Zihang took it and glanced at the label, somewhat reluctant. "It's got foreign writing on it too. This is imported beer, right? Is he even worthy?"
"How could there be genuine goods in a bar? It's watered down. Perfect for him. That stupid dog can't tell good from bad anyway."
"Your wisdom is truly unparalleled, Godfather!"
Guo Zihang excitedly carried the beer over, placed it in front of Qin Ziang, and even opened it for him. Qin Ziang couldn't figure out what he was up to after suddenly becoming so friendly. He took a sip of the beer without daring to say anything.
At the same time, Wang Huiru watched Jiang Qin busy himself behind the bar, unsure whether she should bring up Chu Siqi. Jiang Qin had told her before not to bother him with that person, but she still couldn't help wanting to say a few words.
"Jiang Qin."
"Hmm?"
"Siqi didn't come because she caught a cold."
"Who cares?"
Jiang Qin handed her the opened beer, then turned and walked out from behind the bar, giving Feng Nanshu a bottle of Wahaha.
And so, the four of them watched men's singles and mixed doubles badminton in silence for more than an hour.
But aside from Jiang Qin, Feng Nanshu, and Guo Zihang, everyone else looked preoccupied. After all, the White Moonlight was the White Moonlight. Feng Nanshu's presence was simply too dazzling.
Qin Ziang was unconvinced. Jiang Qin is so utterly ordinary. What right does he have to be so close to a girl as noble as Feng Nanshu?
Yu Shasha, meanwhile, looked around the bar. After thinking about the figure of three hundred thousand, she felt that Chu Siqi might soon regret her decision.
A boy like this was dazzling even to her. Who wouldn't regret missing out on him? But even if she regretted it, it was too late. What girl wouldn't feel inferior in front of Feng Nanshu?
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