Jian Dan and Xiaoting arrived at the restaurant just as Ouyang Jing had finished setting up lunch for the two of them.
âOuyang Jing, youâre really too kind!â
Jian Dan, who had missed breakfast, was now so hungry that his stomach was clinging to his back.
âOur class is close to the cafeteria, so I came early and got it for you!â
âReliable, reliable!â Jian Dan had already started eating.
Xiaoting was about to start eating too, but then she saw Zhang Yang not far away, looking for a place with his tray.
âMr. Zhang, come have lunch with us!â Xiaoting waved at Zhang Yang.
Following the sound, Zhang Yang looked over and saw Jian Dan eating with a smile that involuntarily formed at the corner of his mouth.
He walked over and sat opposite Jian Danâ¦.
âMr. Zhang, your suggestion was really great. Jian was so happy when he heard the news!â Xiaoting spoke with a bit of teasing.
âReally?â Zhang Yangâs smile widened at Xiaotingâs words. âI just wanted everyone to relax a little. Sometimes too much tension can backfire.â
âYeah, yeah! I even heard that before the college entrance examination, some students jumped off buildings because of too much pressure!â Xiaoting chimed in.
âWhat proposal are you guys talking about?â Ouyang Jing asked from the side.
âOh! Our class is planning to go camping by the sea this weekend!â
âCamping? Can I come too?â Ouyang Jing asked with some anticipation.
âI canât decide that, youâll have to ask Mr. Zhang!â
âMr. Zhang, can I come along too?â Ouyang Jing didnât want to miss the chance to spend time with his friends.
He had already forgotten how long it had been since he went on an outing with friends.
Seeing Zhang Yang still hesitating, Ouyang Jing turned his target to Jian Dan. âJian, donât just focus on eating, right? Can you plead with Mr. Zhang for me?â
Looking up at Ouyang Jingâs pitiful face, Jian Danâs heart softened.
âMr. Zhang, bringing one more person shouldnât be a problem, right? Plus, heâs a guy, he can help us pitch tents, do some work!â
âYes! Yes! Iâm really strong.â He even showed off the little muscle on his arm.
âOkay! Then youâll come with us!â Zhang Yang finally relented.
Ouyang Jing, being the straightforward guy he was, naturally didnât catch on, but Xiaoting by his side noticed; obviously, Zhang Yang had given in for Jian Danâs sake!
Xiaoting herself felt that her emotional intelligence had been soaring recently!
(Maybe when you know the truth one day, you wonât think so anymore!)
âThatâs great, thank you, Mr. Zhang!â
âNo problem!
By the way, I need to prepare some items and ingredients for the day after tomorrow this afternoon. Would you guys be willing to help me? It might be a bit difficult for me alone!â
âBut we have classes this afternoonâ¦â Ouyang Jing was about to speak.
âOf course itâs no problem. Jian Dan and I can both come!â Xiaoting promptly interrupted.
Such a good opportunity couldnât be missed.
Xiaoting seemed a bit too active today, not quite fitting her usual image, right? There must be a situation! Definitely a situation!
âSince Jian and Xiaoting are going, then Iâll go too!â Ouyang Jing followed suit.
âGreat! Then Iâll wait for you at the school gate during the self-study class this afternoon!â
âAlright! Mr. Zhang.â
Jian Dan glanced at the timeâ¦
Why hasnât uncle come to lunch today?
Could something have held him up?
âJian, what are you daydreaming about? Letâs go!â
âOh! You guys go ahead back! I need to go to the restroom!â
âWhatâs up with you? Changing from before the meal to after now?â Xiaoting teased.
âAs I wish!â
Jian Dan raised his eyebrows and walked in another directionâ¦
Xiaoting and the others also left the cafeteria and returned to the classroom.
After seeing them leave, Jian Dan went back to the cafeteria and got another serving of food.
While getting the food, he sent a text to uncle, âUncle, why didnât you have lunch? Where are you now?â
At noon, Chu Liyuan received a call for some business that needed his attention, so he was delayed.
Having just finished a video conference, he received Jian Jianâs text message and a big smile curved his lips.
Chu Liyuan sent a photo of his location to Jian Jian, âJust finished dealing with company matters!â
When Jian Dan received the photo sent by uncle, he knew immediately where he was.
It took him less than five minutes to reach uncleâs location.
âUncle-â
âJian Jian-â The moment Chu Liyuan saw Jian Dan, he pulled her into his embrace.
âI bought uncle lunch, you should eat some, uncle!â Jian Dan offered the lunch box to Chu Liyuan.
âMy hands are quite busy now, you feed me!â
âIâll sit next to you, then uncleâs hands wonât be busy!â Jian Dan was about to get up.
But Chu Liyuan didnât give Jian Dan a chance to leave, holding her even tighter. âNo, I want Jian Jian to feed me!
My stomach is starving, doesnât Jian Jian care?â
âUncle, how come I never noticed before that you have such a cheeky side?â
Although Jian Dan complained, she still opened the lunch box and moved a piece of meat to Chu Liyuanâs mouth..