Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 336 Confused Sister Meng, the Same Choice
It was just past six in the morning, and the sky outside the window was still grayish-blue. The sea breeze, carrying a cool dampness, seeped in through the cracks in the window.

Jiang Qing's biological clock woke him up from his sleep right on time.

His consciousness fully awakened before his body did. He instinctively tried to move, but found that half of his body was firmly restrained and he couldn't move at all.

Looking down, he saw Meng Ziyi clinging to him like an octopus, fast asleep.

She pressed her face against his chest, her makeup-free face appearing exceptionally fair and clean in the soft morning light. Her long eyelashes drooped quietly, her rosy lips were slightly pouting, and she was breathing very softly.

She must have been sleeping too comfortably, because one of her legs was still straddling his.

Jiang Qing silently curled the corners of her mouth.

Last night, she was like a burning flame, passionate yet recklessly willful, as if all the pent-up anxiety had been released last night.

This unreserved dependence is a stark contrast to her behavior last night.

He gently raised his hand, his fingertips almost touching the soft strands of hair that fell across her cheek, but he stopped, leaving his hand hovering lightly above her face, his gaze tracing her unguarded, pretty face.

My gaze swept across the room, silently recounting the intensity of last night.

His shirt lay crumpled on the bench at the foot of the bed, while her light blue sundress lay limp on the carpet by the door, like a crumpled flower.

Several more intimate garments were scattered along the path from the door to the bed, silently telling the story of how the two of them entangled themselves as they fell onto the large bed.

It's time to send her back.

Jiang Qing withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and leaned close to Meng Ziyi's ear, speaking in a very low voice.

"Mengmeng, wake up."

"Well……"

Meng Ziyi grumbled in dissatisfaction, rubbed her head against his neck, and hugged him even tighter, without opening her eyes.

"Mengmeng, it's almost dawn, it's time to go back to your room."

Jiang Qing patiently patted her back gently.

"Don't... be sleepy..."

She mumbled indistinctly, her voice thick with nasal tone.

Jiang Qing smiled helplessly, knowing that calling her gently was useless.

He carefully moved his body, avoiding her tightly wrapped hands and feet, and sat up.

Without the source of warmth, Meng Ziyi frowned and grumbled in dissatisfaction, instinctively curling up to seek warmth.

"Listen to me, it'll be troublesome if someone sees us later."

As Jiang Qing spoke, he bent down and scooped her up, blanket and all, and let her sit in his lap.

The sudden feeling of weightlessness made Meng Ziyi reluctantly open her heavy eyelids, her eyes filled with confusion and a sense of grievance at being woken up, as she stared blankly at him.

"woke up?"

Looking at her bewildered expression, Jiang Qing couldn't help but kiss her forehead again.

Meng Ziyi blinked, her consciousness seemingly returning, and she saw the person in front of her clearly.

Her face flushed slightly, and she complained softly.

"So early……"

"It's getting late, the sun will be rising soon."

Jiang Qing helped her sit back down on the bed, then got up and bent down to pick up her clothes scattered on the floor. He picked up the silk robe, gently unfolded it, and gestured for her to raise her hand.

Meng Ziyi sat on the edge of the bed, still a little dazed from sleep, obediently letting Jiang Qing help her put on her bathrobe and tie the belt.

Jiang Qing's movements weren't exactly skilled, but they were meticulous, without a trace of impatience.

Only when the cold fabric touched her skin did Meng Ziyi finally feel completely forced to turn on the camera.

She rubbed her eyes and watched as Jiang Qing squatted down in front of her, picked up her sandals, and gestured for her to lift her foot.

She obediently lifted her feet so he could help her put them on.

"All right."

Jiang Qing stood up and gently rubbed her slightly messy hair.

"Go back quickly, be careful not to run into anyone."

Meng Ziyi stood up, her bare feet on the carpet, her bathrobe loosely wrapped around her, her face still showing the dazed look of someone being forcibly awakened, and a hint of unsatisfied laziness.

She tiptoed and quickly pecked Jiang Qing on the lips. Then, like a thief, she tiptoed open the door, peeked out and looked around to make sure the corridor was empty before quickly slipping out and disappearing around the corner.

Jiang Qing stood by the door, listening to her extremely light footsteps fade into the distance, until he heard a soft click of the door next door locking before he closed the door.

The room fell silent again, and the faint fragrance of her body seemed to linger in the air.

Jiang Qing didn't delay any longer. She quickly changed into athletic shorts and a quick-drying T-shirt, washed up briefly, and then tiptoed out the door.

The air on the island is crisp and clear in the early morning. The salty sea breeze blows in and instantly dispels the last trace of sleepiness.

The sky had transitioned from bluish-gray to a pale white, and the distant horizon was tinged with a faint golden-red.

The beach was deserted, with only the tiny claw marks left by early-rising seabirds in search of food.

Jiang Qing began jogging along the edge of the damp sand.

The sand is soft and requires more effort to run on than on flat ground, but it is better for developing your core.

Waves occasionally surged onto the beach, bursting into white foam at his feet before quickly receding.

After running for about two kilometers, the eastern horizon was suddenly ignited.

A bright red sun suddenly leaped out of the sea, its golden rays instantly turning the vast sea into a golden-red hue.

The magnificent and awe-inspiring scenery made Jiang Qing stop in his tracks.

He stood on the wet sand, slightly out of breath, quietly gazing at the grandest opening scene in the world.

On a whim, he took out his phone and snapped a few photos of the magnificent sunrise over the sea.

The camera zooms in, capturing the golden light leaping on the crest of the wave.

The camera zooms out, framing the boundless sea and sky along with the viewer.

After taking the photos, he looked down at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips, and casually sent one of the best photos to the person still in bed.

He put away his phone, took a deep breath of the sea air, and continued running along the coastline.

When he finished running a lap and returned to his residence, it was just past 7:30.

The living room was still quiet; everyone was clearly still asleep.

Jiang Qing went straight upstairs, quickly took a shower in her room, and changed into a clean light gray shirt and casual pants, looking refreshed and neat.

He went downstairs to the open kitchen and opened the refrigerator as if he knew his way around.

The ingredients inside are quite plentiful, including eggs, milk, toast, bacon, and some fresh fruit.

He rolled up his shirt sleeves, washed his hands, and began preparing breakfast.

The frying pan sizzled, and the aroma quickly filled the air.

He worked quickly, frying more than a dozen eggs and a large plate of bacon, then putting the toast into the toaster.

I poured the milk into a small pot and heated it, and then I chopped up a large bowl of mixed fruit salad.

After thinking for a moment, he found some cereal and yogurt and put them out as well.

He was quite hungry after his run, so he ate while he cooked.

When the lavish breakfast had almost filled the long table, the first footsteps came down the stairs.

Wu Dajing, who was used to waking up early, stared wide-eyed in surprise when he saw the table full of breakfast and Jiang Qing setting out the tableware.

"President Jiang? Good morning! Did you make all of this?"

Looking at the fragrant breakfast, Wu Dajing couldn't help but ask a question.

"morning."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded.

"Eat something now that you're awake. I'm going out for a walk."

"Huh? Aren't you going to eat?"

"I ate some while I was cooking, so you can have this."

Jiang Qing wiped her hands and pointed to the dining table.

"This is reserved for everyone, so that those who are awake can come and eat."

"Thank you so much! You've worked so hard!"

Wu Dajing rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining as he looked at the table full of food.

Jiang Qing smiled, didn't linger, picked up her phone, and strolled out the door again.

This time he didn't run, but instead took a slow walk along the beach.

The beach is even more tranquil in the early morning than when you're running.

The sunlight had warmed, and the seawater had taken on a clear blue-green hue.

We walked around, stopping frequently. When we saw strangely shaped seashells, we would bend down to pick them up and take a look. When we encountered some colorful but unidentified transparent little creatures washed ashore by the waves, we would squat down to observe them for a while.

He used his phone to capture the waves sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight, the beautiful patterns etched by the sea on the beach, the white seabirds perched on the distant rocks, and the deserted coastline winding into the distance.

The camera occasionally pans across a corner of the white buildings in Peach Blossom Village in the distance, dotting the blue sea and sky like a scene from a fairy tale.

After thinking about it, I shared it with Xiaotian and Dudu, and my phone started ringing non-stop.

Jiang Qing wandered aimlessly, enjoying the rare time alone, until she felt the sun starting to get hot. She checked the time and it was almost eleven o'clock.

He then turned around and slowly walked back.

As soon as I got near Meng Ziyi's house, I heard a lively chatter coming from inside.

He pushed open the door and went in, only to find that a number of people had already gathered in the living room.

Meng Ziyi, with her long, slightly wavy hair, wearing a loose cartoon T-shirt and shorts, sat cross-legged on the sofa, sipping a glass of milk. Her face was flushed from just waking up, and her eyes were a little vacant, clearly not fully awake yet.

Wang Sulong and the others stood around, seemingly discussing something.

"Oh, our General Manager Jiang is back from his walk?"

Wang Sulong, with his sharp eyes, was the first to spot Jiang Qing.

"morning."

Jiang Qing greeted everyone with a smile.

Upon hearing the sound, Meng Ziyi abruptly raised her head, and her eyes lit up instantly when she saw Jiang Qing.

She put down her milk glass and was about to say something when Wang Sulong spoke first.

"Jiang Qing, perfect timing! Teacher Dandan asked us to call you, saying we're having a big lunch at her place! Thank you for the delicious breakfast you made this morning!"

As Wang Sulong spoke, he touched his stomach.

"Your bacon smells so good, I couldn't help but eat two more slices."

"Yes, yes, Teacher Dandan specifically instructed us to make sure we invited you over!"

Li Xueqin added with a smile.

"Eat? Okay!"

Meng Ziyi immediately perked up, jumping off the sofa like she had springs in her hair, and ran to Jiang Qing's side in her slippers.

"I'm going too! I'll mooch a meal off Teacher Dandan!"

Li Jiaqi teased from the side, "Sister Meng, your enthusiasm for getting free meals is higher than anyone else's!"

"That's right! Following Jiang Qing means you'll get to eat meat!"

Meng Ziyi spoke with self-righteousness, shaking his head smugly.

Jiang Qing looked down at her matter-of-fact expression and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Okay, let's go."

The group chatted and laughed as they arrived at Song Dandan's residence.

They indeed prepared a sumptuous lunch, including steamed sea fish, boiled prawns, and several refreshing island vegetables, all with an irresistible aroma.

"Jiang Qing! Come quick, come quick!"

Song Dandan greeted them warmly.

"Thank you for preparing breakfast for us so early in the morning!"

"Thank you, Teacher Dandan. It smells delicious."

Jiang Qing smiled and thanked her.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was lively, with everyone chatting about the interesting things that happened that morning. Wu Dajing vividly described his shock when he saw the breakfast spread out on the table, while Dong Xuan praised the fruit salad for its excellent combination.

Meng Ziyi sat next to Jiang Qing, seemingly with a particularly good appetite, her cheeks bulging as she ate, and she didn't forget to put food on Jiang Qing's plate.

"These shrimp are incredibly fresh! You should try them!"

"The fish is good too!"

"This braised pork..."

Jiang Qing smiled knowingly, and Li Xueqin and the others also exchanged knowing smiles.

Lunch ended amidst a lively atmosphere.

After everyone helped clear the dishes, they were discussing what to do in the afternoon when Wang Sulong, seeing the bright sunshine outside, made a suggestion.

"Such a beautiful day, it's such a waste to just stay cooped up! Let's go play beach volleyball! It'll help us digest our food!"

The proposal was met with immediate response, especially from several young dockworkers.

Wang Hedi and Fei Qiming immediately rubbed their hands together in anticipation.

"President Jiang, shall we form a team?"

Wang Sulong smiled and extended an invitation to Jiang Qing.

"Okay."

Jiang Qing readily agreed.

So, a large group of people headed towards the beach.

The soft sand acts as a natural cushion, but it also increases the difficulty of running and jumping.

Wang Sulongjiang and Qing Ziran formed a team.

Wang Hedi and Wang Chuanjun formed one team, Wu Dajing and Fei Qiming formed another team, and the others planned to just watch the excitement first.

Jiang Qing displayed amazing athletic talent from the very beginning of the competition.

He has excellent jumping ability and can leap high even on sand. Whether it is a precise block at the net or a diving save in the backcourt, his movements are clean and neat, and his reaction speed is astonishing.

Wang Sulong was mainly responsible for coordinating and supporting the team, and he entrusted Jiang Qing with handling the crucial plays.

"nice shot!"

A powerful smash landed squarely in the opponent's court, and Wang Sulong excitedly ran over to give Jiang Qing a high five.

Wow! Mr. Jiang's jumping ability is amazing!

Song Yanfei, watching from the sidelines, was dumbfounded.

"He managed to save that shot? And even turn the game around? That's unbelievable!"

Li Jiaqi also exclaimed in surprise.

"With that kind of motor skill, are you sure he's a tech guy?"

Dong Xuan couldn't help but ask Wu Muye, who was standing next to her. Wu Muye smiled and shook his head, indicating that he also found it hard to understand.

Wang Chuanjun wiped his sweat, panting as he shook his head at Wang Hedi.

"No, I can't keep up with the stamina, President Jiang can jump too high!"

Wang Hedi was also exhausted, standing with his hands on his hips.

"President Jiang, this doesn't make sense! You're usually so busy, how come you have so much stamina?"

Jiang Qing just smiled and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"It's good that the event has started."

Soon after, Wu Dajing and Fei Qiming came on as substitutes, attempting to use their speed to attack, but Jiang Qing's anticipation was extremely strong, and he always managed to appear at the ball's landing point.

Wang Sulong and Jiang Qing worked together seamlessly, maintaining a lead throughout and defeating several waves of challengers in succession.

However, one person on the sidelines was becoming increasingly unhappy.

Meng Ziyi stood in the shade with her arms crossed, her pretty face tense, her little mouth pouting, her eyes like daggers, occasionally piercing the sweating figure in the center of the court, especially when Jiang Qing's wide shirt hem was lifted up due to a large save or spike, briefly revealing a section of his lean and firm waistline.

"Oh no! I've lost out big time!"

She stomped her foot in dissatisfaction.

Li Xueqin, who was standing nearby, noticed this and leaned over to ask in a low voice.

"Sister Meng, what's wrong? Who upset you?"

"Humph!"

Meng Ziyi gestured with his chin towards the field.

"Look at him! He can play ball, but he doesn't even dress properly!"

Her voice was puffed out in anger.

Li Xueqin followed her gaze and saw Jiang Qing make another beautiful diving save, his shirt inevitably lifting up a corner.

She instantly understood what was going on and jokingly suppressed a laugh.

"Oh, isn't this a perk for us? Look how happy they are!"

"Benefits my foot!"

Meng Ziyi was even angrier and glared at Li Xueqin.

"Everyone else has already seen all the bargains! I haven't had enough!"

His tone was just like that of a child whose favorite toy had been taken away, both sour and aggrieved.

Li Xueqin chuckled and patted her on the shoulder.

"I understand, I understand, his possessiveness is kicking in!"

Meng Ziyi snorted and turned her head away, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at the court. When she saw Jiang Qing jump high and smash the ball successfully once again, the sour feeling in her heart intensified, and her little mouth pouted so much that it could hang an oil bottle.

The volleyball match ended in a chaotic free-for-all between Jiang Qing and Wang Sulong.

Of course, Wang Sulong was in charge of the "gaga" (a type of game), and Jiang Qing was in charge of the "random killing" (another game).

As the sun sets, it paints the sea in a magnificent hue of orange-red and golden-purple.

The waves gently licked the beach, leaving wet streaks.

To welcome Jiang Qing, a long-time resident of Wudu, back to the island, the production team specially set up a barbecue grill on the beach and prepared a sumptuous feast.

The charcoal fire was already lit, and the leaping flames licked the iron rack. The sizzling sound of grilling meat mixed with the aroma of seafood, drifting on the sea breeze.

The long table was covered with chilled beer, drinks and various condiments.

The villagers gathered in twos and threes, relying on their own efforts to make a living.

Jiang Qing, Meng Ziyi, Wang Sulong, Li Xueqin, and Li Jiaqi gathered around a barbecue grill.

Jiang Qing took the initiative to take on the role of "chief griller." He rolled up his sleeves and skillfully flipped the meat skewers, shrimp, and squid on the iron rack, brushing on sauce from time to time with practiced movements.

"Jiang Qing, your skills are amazing! Professional level!"

Wang Sulong, holding a can of beer, leaned against the table next to him, admiring the sizzling, oily meat skewers.

“Practice makes perfect.”

Jiang Qing smiled and handed out several perfectly grilled skewers of beef to everyone.

"Try it, but be careful, it's hot."

Meng Ziyi was the first to take it, eagerly blew on it, carefully took a bite, and her eyes immediately squinted with happiness.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

She stood next to Jiang Qing, holding a can of beer in her hand, taking small sips now and then. The sea breeze blew through her long hair, and her cheeks were flushed red from the glow of the charcoal fire.

"Come on, let's have a toast! Welcome Dr. Jiang home!"

Li Xueqin picked up the beer can.

"Welcome home!"

Li Jiaqi and Wang Sulong also raised their glasses with smiles.

"thank you all."

Jiang Qing picked up his beer can from the table next to him, tapped it lightly against everyone's, and took a big gulp.

The cool liquid slid down my throat, carrying a slightly bitter taste, dispelling the heat from the barbecue and bringing immense pleasure.

The atmosphere gradually became lively.

Yin Haoyu turned on his portable speaker and played some relaxing music.

Someone started singing a familiar old song, and the others joined in humming along.

The sounds of singing, waves, crackling charcoal, and laughter mingled together, creating a joyful and lively atmosphere.

Meng Ziyi leaned against the edge of the table next to Jiang Qing, swirling a beer can in her hand, humming along softly to the music, a slightly tipsy and contented smile on her face.

She turned her head to look at Jiang Qing, who was focused on roasting corn. The glow of the charcoal fire danced gently on his focused profile.

Jiang Qing noticed her gaze and turned to look at her as well.

Their eyes met, and without a word, a knowing smile spread across their faces.

The lively barbecue and relaxed atmosphere seemed to transport them back to that summer last year.

Memories of our first meeting, getting to know each other, and falling in love came flooding back.

The initial novelty, the growing affection, and the bold and passionate confession all seem like they happened just yesterday.

Meng Ziyi's smile deepened, tinged with nostalgia, as she raised the beer can and playfully waved it at Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing smiled gently, picked up her jar, and lightly tapped it against hers.

The crisp sound of the collision was drowned out by the surrounding noise.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, swept by, ruffling her hair and dispelling all the daytime noise, along with the tiny, insignificant pang of jealousy in Meng Ziyi's heart.

At this moment, there is only the flickering campfire in front of me, the laughter and cheerful voices around me, and the profound sense of security brought by the person beside me.

She thought, what if I could do it all over again?

I will definitely make the same choice.

(End of this chapter)