Chapter 384

Perhaps it's because childhood memories still linger, or perhaps it's because the small park has been beautified and renovated.

The lingering boredom and tedium in my mind vanished, and all distracting thoughts were left behind.

Qiao Xinying is very happy now. She originally thought that Yanghai City had become a completely unfamiliar city, but now it seems that this is not the case.

There are still things here that hold her memories, which makes her feel a long-lost sense of closeness.

"However, the person who can take over the ownership of this place from the municipality and turn it into a natural scenic spot is probably a strange person as well."

Qiao Xinying walked along the pedestrian path with her hands behind her back, talking to herself.

Keep in mind that this is a busy street, so acquiring ownership here would naturally require a lot of money.

Anyone with a bit of business sense would know that this is an excellent place for economic circulation, but all they've done is create a free tourist attraction.

This approach is truly incomprehensible; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a baffling operation.

But never mind, maybe they just like it. After all, rich people always have very peculiar ideas.

After Qiao Xinying had walked around most of the park, she found the swing and slide she used to play on as a child.

The open space remains the same size as before, and some young children are building a sandcastle over the sandpit.

The entertainment facilities here have all been updated, since the old ones were too outdated to be usable.

It wasn't until she spotted the two rows of swings in the corner that Qiao Xinying realized she had actually been gone for a long time.

Because she was enjoying this brief moment of happiness, she didn't notice anything until now, when she realized that her ankle was a little uncomfortable.

Most likely it was because she was walking too fast, and she was jumping around in high heels; she was really getting carried away.

"Only this place hasn't changed..."

Qiao Xinying sat on the swing and briefly looked around.

The rest of the park has changed a lot, but this small open space is exactly the same as before.

Did the developer simply forget, or is there something else going on...?

'Hmm... a boyfriend... that's a bit tricky...'

Qiao Xinying looked to her side upon hearing the sound.

On another swing sat a handsome young man.

The other person had a great physique, strong and tall without being clumsy, and you could vaguely see his strong and aesthetically pleasing muscles through his T-shirt.

His slightly long hair was tied back and styled into a small braid, which was undeniably quite cute.

His handsome, well-defined features made it hard not to like him, especially his clear, gentle eyes, which reflected a slightly dazzling light, much like the small pond she had admired from the bridge earlier.

He's an exceptionally handsome guy; that's Qiao Xinying's assessment of this young man.

"Students from the Huihuangxing Academy?"

Suddenly, Qiao Xinying noticed the Huihuangxing Academy uniform lying next to the other person.

Wow, is this what they call a coincidence? She had even planned to let Luo Lan check on her mother's situation.

Since there are students from the Huihuangxing Academy here, wouldn't she be able to ask for their opinions more directly?

"Miss, haven't we met somewhere before?"

The young man knew that a stunningly beautiful young woman was sitting next to him, and that she was staring straight at him.

The girl in the sun hat in front of him did look somewhat familiar...

Chapter Twenty: A Long-Awaited Familiarity

Wu Liang sat on the swing in deep thought for some time.

As for why Yao Qing chose this park, it is said that the environment here is nice and can relieve people's stress and tension.

The reason Wu Liang waited patiently for the other party was because Yao Qing said she could give him some advice.

This incident is not a trivial matter; it is of great importance to both Su Qian and him.

He will definitely help Su Qian; that's an undeniable fact.

However, reversing the current predicament faced by the Su Family is not easy; it cannot be achieved simply by talking about it.

Pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend with Su Qian to fool her parents isn't difficult; the challenge lies in finding a suitable reason to embezzle family funds.

He has limited authority, and his authority is insufficient to access such a massive amount of funds.

This investment in the Su Family to pull them out of their predicament is on a completely different level from the previous investment in He Xue's father for research.

One side's investment is a suicidal move, yielding no return or benefit, and may even have negative consequences that could damage the Wu family's influence.

On the one hand, it is an investment in scientific research, which promotes social progress. From a long-term perspective, this has great potential for the Wu family.

A comparison of the two reveals a clear difference and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Moreover, the funds required for this investment in the Su Family far exceed the level of the previous investment in He Feng's company, amounting to several times more.

This is beyond Wu Liang's authority; to use such a large amount of funds, he must obtain the approval of his father and mother.

If he couldn't get permission from his father and mother, he would be willing but unable to do so.

He needs to persuade his father and mother first, so he needs Yao Qing's help now.

Although Yao Qing is usually quite unserious, no matter what, she is still the closest person to her father.

Yao Qing should know her father's personality and style very well, and given that the other party had previously offered to help with ideas, Wu Liang was specifically waiting for her here, but...

"That bastard Yao Qing, not a single word he says can be believed."

Veins bulged at the corners of his eyes as Wu Liang stared at the information displayed on his phone with a dark expression.

"Young Master, I suddenly remembered I have something extremely urgent to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

"If you've already arrived, young master, please take a stroll in the park and enjoy the scenery. We don't need to rush things with Su Qian."

Please trust my abilities. You must trust your cutest, most handsome, lively, and cheerful little brother Yao Qing!

Upon seeing the last message, Wu Liang couldn't help but tighten his grip on his phone.

Several fine cracks immediately appeared on the screen, and the clicking sound even caused a buzzing sound of electricity.

Yao Qing stood me up again. How many times has this happened? And it always happens at such a crucial moment.

"If I ever get high blood pressure, it'll definitely be because of that bastard Yao Qing..."

Wu Liang took a deep breath to calm his rising blood pressure.

He simply couldn't find any other "beautiful and fragrant" words to describe the other person.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Yao Qing always does this.

"I used to believe he must have lost his mind."

Wu Liang pressed his throbbing temples and muttered to himself.

However, Yao Qing is right; even if we just anxiously wait here, it won't do any good.

Before he can talk to Wu Xingsheng, he should first figure out how to play the role of Su Qian's boyfriend well.

It probably won't be long before Su Qian's parents invite him to their home.

If she acts too stiffly, Su Qian's parents will naturally become suspicious.

"My boyfriend... he's a little tricky..."

Wu Liang stroked his chin and murmured softly.

To be honest, he didn't know how to play the role of a boyfriend.

What kind of behavior should couples exhibit? He didn't really know, and he didn't know how to get started.

How can he and Su Qian act in a way that makes people think they are a couple? How can they keep it from each other's parents?

He still has no clue about this matter, and neither does Su Qian.

After all, neither he nor Su Qian had any dating experience, so they were completely clueless.

"Um?"

Wu Liang turned his head and looked at the swing on the side next to him.

Not long ago, he noticed that someone was sitting next to him and watching him.

He didn't pay much attention to the other person at first, thinking that the other person might just be looking casually or acting on a whim.

But even after several minutes, the other person didn't look away; instead, they became even more focused.

He was very uncomfortable with those piercing gazes. He had already had enough of it at the academy, and he didn't want to be stared at like that outside.

But when Wu Liang saw the girl's face clearly, a strange sense of familiarity washed over him like a sudden flood, making him shudder.

Silver-gray hair peeked out from under the pale yellow sun hat, and the girl's pink eyes were gazing at him intently, pure yet cold, but with a touch of allure.

Wu Liang's heart tightened. He did recognize the girl in front of him, but he couldn't remember who she was.

The vague sense of familiarity is like the thin mist floating on the clouds above Mount Lu—indistinct and intangible.

The girl did exist in his memory, but he couldn't recall her name.

He couldn't even recall any memories related to the girl; only some vague fragments of stories lingered in his mind.

He could only vaguely recall that he seemed terrified of the girl; this strange fear was an instinct ingrained in his bones that was hard to erase.

"Excuse me, haven't we met somewhere before?"

Wu Liang frowned slightly, a strong sense of déjà vu swirling in the depths of his mind.

Her long, silver-gray curly hair, pink eyes, and that cold, alluring air... she reminds me of someone else...

"Excuse me, haven't we met somewhere before?"

The young man in front of her suddenly asked a question, and Qiao Xinying, who was still thinking, was stunned for a moment.

He carefully examined the young man's handsome face, and then looked at the Huihuangxing Academy uniform beside him.

Qiao Xinying reached out and took off the sun hat from her head, hugging it to her chest. She smacked her cherry lips and smiled gently.

"Is this how students from the Huihuangxing Academy flirt with girls? Don't you think this method is outdated?"

Qiao Xinying carefully examined the young man's face, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

You know what, this young man really did give her a sense of déjà vu.

Coincidence? Or an accident? Qiao Xinying was certain that she had never met the other person.

But what exactly is this strange feeling?

Chapter Twenty-One: The Girl's Thirst for Knowledge

After hearing the girl's question, Wu Liang scratched his cheek and smiled awkwardly.

His actions just now were like a young boy seeing a pretty girl and wanting to get to know her.

Suddenly saying those inexplicable things to someone does, from an outsider's perspective, look very much like trying to pick up a girl.

Even Wu Liang himself didn't know why he started talking to this complete stranger.

Was it just because of that fleeting sense of familiarity that suddenly flashed through my mind?

That's not the case; he's not the kind of person who's naturally outgoing.

"It's strange, but I feel a little familiar with you, even though this should be our first meeting."

Qiao Xinying rested her chin on her hand and stared at the handsome young man in front of her with great interest.