More than two hours later, Ning Wangshu and his group finally returned to Jiangnan University.
Seeing that Acheng had slowly brought the car to a stop, Ning Wangshu woke Lin Qingzhu up. "Qingzhu, wake up, we're here."
Lin Qingzhu groggily opened her eyes, blinked a few times, and then looked out the car window. Seeing that they had indeed arrived at the entrance of Jiangnan University, she looked at Ning Wangshu somewhat embarrassedly, "I actually slept the whole way..."
Ning Wangshu smiled and said, "You've been camping in the wild these past two days, so you probably haven't had a good rest. Let's get out of the car, then we'll grab something to eat first, and you can get some more sleep."
"Um!"
Lin Qingzhu responded forcefully, realizing that she was still holding Ning Wangshu's hand, and was somewhat reluctant to let go.
At that moment, Acheng came over and opened the door.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Song Guowei turned around, glanced at the two men, and after a barely perceptible look at their still-holding hands, a smile crept onto his lips. He then said, "Brother Ning, I'll leave you here. Let's get together again sometime when you're free."
"When the time comes, let's invite Miss Lin along too..."
As he spoke, Song Guowei glanced at Lin Qingzhu again, a smile on his face.
Ning Wangshu didn't mind Song Guowei's slightly teasing tone and nodded lightly, replying, "Alright, thank you for bringing us back, Manager Song."
"Hehe, Brother Ning, what are you saying? It was just on the way."
After exchanging a few words with Song Guowei, Ning Wangshu and Lin Qingzhu got out of the car together.
At this moment, Bai Jingchuan also got out of his car and came over.
" Mister Ning, after I've settled things in a few days, I'll host a banquet to properly thank you. I would be very grateful if you could grace us with your presence!"
Bai Jingchuan said with a smile.
This time, the Bai family not only regained the five cities they lost to the Yan Family ten years ago, but also gained an additional five cities from the Jiangbei Zou Family. The Bai family will have to make proper arrangements to take over these territories.
This gain was considerable for the Bai family, so Bai Jingchuan's mood at this moment was naturally quite high.
"Okay, I'll definitely go if I'm free then."
Ning Wangshu responded.
The Bai family is, after all, the true " Uncrowned King " of Jiangnan Province, and this incident has already established some good relations between the two sides.
Whether it was to give the Bai family face or to consider whether she might need their help in the future, Ning Wangshu naturally wouldn't refuse since the other Bai family had brought it up.
"Okay! It's settled then! I'll contact you again later."
Bai Jingchuan said happily.
He then added, "By the way, I've already given instructions regarding the payment I promised you. The money will be transferred to your account within three days. Please check it then."
"Um."
Ning Wangshu nodded slightly.
After a few more casual words, Bai Jingchuan quickly took his leave.
After Bai Jingchuan and Song Guowei's car drove away, Ning Wangshu couldn't help but turn around and look at Lin Qingzhu, who was still holding his hand tightly. He chuckled and teased, "What, are you afraid I'll run away? Why are you holding on so tightly?"
Lin Qingzhu blushed and gave him a reproachful look, then said sweetly, "That's right, I'm afraid you'll run away! You're so outstanding, what if I don't hurry up and you get snatched away by another girl?"
As she spoke, Lin Qingzhu's face flushed with shyness, but her beautiful eyes were fixed on Ning Wangshu.
Hearing Lin Qingzhu's bold and straightforward words, Ning Wangshu was stunned for a moment, somewhat taken aback. She was clearly not used to Lin Qingzhu suddenly becoming so bold after revealing her feelings in a rather unreserved manner.
However, Ning Wangshu then smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't run away. Even if I do, I'll take you with me!"
"Hey-hey..."
Seeing Ning Wangshu's response, Lin Qingzhu smiled, her eyes crinkling. She felt a sweet warmth in her heart, a touch of naivety in her expression. She grinned and said, "Well, you said it yourself, right? Wherever you go in the future, you have to take me with you. Don't run away!"
Seeing Lin Qingzhu's slightly wrinkled nose and delighted expression, Ning Wangshu chuckled, reached out and pinched her nose, saying with a smile, "Yes, I said it."
Although Ning Wangshu's intimate gesture made Lin Qingzhu a little shy, her cheeks flushed, she did not shy away. Her eyes were like water as she looked at Ning Wangshu, her joy and excitement overflowing.
"Alright, let's go get something to eat first. You didn't eat anything this morning, you must be hungry, right?"
At this moment, Ning Wangshu spoke again.
He himself didn't care whether he ate or not, but Lin Qingzhu was not yet able to abstain from grains.
"Okay! Let's just find somewhere to grab something to eat then."
Lin Qingzhu immediately responded.
Soon after, the two found a breakfast shop on the food street outside the school and had some steamed buns and porridge.
Although it took them three hours to get back, including the mountain path, it was only ten o'clock at the moment.
After they finished eating, Lin Qingzhu took Ning Wangshu's arm and said, " Wangshu, how about we take a walk around the school later? I don't want to go back to the dorm so early, anyway, there's nothing to do there."
In reality, she didn't want to separate from Ning Wangshu; this statement was just an excuse.
After all, she and Ning Wangshu had just officially confirmed their relationship. Although neither of them had explicitly said it, they understood each other implicitly. Lin Qingzhu, who was immersed in the feeling of being in love, did not want to be separated from Ning Wangshu at all.
After hearing her words, Ning Wangshu said, "I'll take you around the campus another day. Let's go to my place first."
"Go to your place?"
Lin Qingzhu was taken aback, then her face flushed crimson. She clutched at her clothes, head bowed, and whispered, her breathing slightly rapid, "Wang... Wangshu, isn't this... a bit too fast? I... I'm not ready yet."
Upon hearing this, Ning Wangshu looked at Lin Qingzhu in astonishment, and immediately realized that Lin Qingzhu had misunderstood.
Then, Ning Wangshu chuckled, pinched her cheek, and said with amusement, "What are you thinking about in that little head of yours?"
"I asked you to come over to my place because I have something to tell you. Also, I haven't been back for quite a few days and I don't know how Laifu is doing, so I thought I'd go check on him."
Well...
Lin Qingzhu opened her mouth, then blushed deeply, looking utterly embarrassed.
She thought Ning Wangshu wanted to do that, which made her heart pound. She was both nervous and a little excited.
Who would have thought that she herself had misunderstood?
"Oh, I see. Hehehe..."
Lin Qingzhu could only cover up her embarrassment with an awkward laugh.
Seeing her like this, Ning Wangshu couldn't tease her anymore. Suppressing her laughter, she said, "Alright, let's go. We'll talk more when we get to my house."
"Um!"
Lin Qingzhu quickly recovered and immediately responded with a cheerful smile.