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

Chapter 409 Exposing the Truth Directly, Getting Straight to the Point

Jiang Qing looked at the girl outside the door, a hint of surprise on her face, which quickly turned into a gentle smile.

His gaze fell on her bright, smiling face.

"Didn't you say you were leaving this afternoon? How did you end up here?"

The voice carried a hint of doubt, but more so of a sense of relief at being interrupted by this unexpected visit.

Standing at the door was Wang Churan.

She changed out of the elegant and sexy white dress she wore to the banquet last night and into a refreshing and neat everyday outfit.

A soft white knit top hugged the beautiful curves of her upper body, over which she wore a light blue short denim jacket with the zipper open. She paired it with matching slim-fit jeans that perfectly hugged her long, straight legs and pert hips, outlining smooth and youthful lines.

A thick, glossy black braid hung smoothly down her left chest, the ends of which gently brushed against the edge of her coat with her movements, swaying softly and exuding vitality.

She wore only very light makeup, which highlighted her naturally beautiful features. Her skin appeared fair and translucent under the light. She was smiling brightly and exuded a fresh aura that was completely different from her mature and charming appearance last night. She was still beautiful and charming.

Wang Cheran didn't answer his question immediately. Instead, she tilted her head playfully, looked at him with bright eyes, and asked him in return with a smile, carrying the heavy takeout bag.

"Jiang Shen, are you just going to make me stand at the door talking forever? Aren't you going to invite me in?"

The voice is natural and intimate.

Jiang Qing chuckled upon hearing this, readily stepping aside to create more space, while simultaneously calling out towards the interior.

"Turn on the lights."

As he finished speaking, the dimly lit apartment, which had previously been filled only by the light pollution from the city outside the window, was instantly filled with soft, bright light.

The living room, dining room, hallway, and even the open kitchen area in the distance were all lit up, opening up the view and revealing the spacious layout under the lights.

"Wow!"

Wang was slightly startled by the sudden light, instinctively shrinking his neck and letting out a gasp. He then realized what was happening and a slightly embarrassed expression appeared on his face.

She strode into the living room carrying the bags, glanced around, and then placed the two large, obviously heavy paper bags on the large solid wood dining table in the center of the living and dining room.

After putting her things down, she turned around to look at Jiang Qing, who was slowly closing the door and walking over. With her hands behind her back, she pursed her lips slightly, showing just the right amount of concern and a hint of apology for taking it upon herself, and explained in a low voice.

"Jiang Shen, don't misunderstand... I just noticed that you didn't look too good when you left the banquet yesterday, and with all the commotion today, I figured you must be so busy that you probably didn't have time to eat properly... I was a little worried about your condition, so... I took the liberty of buying some food and coming to check on you."

Her sincere gaze perfectly captured the mindset of a fan who cares deeply about their idol.

Jiang Qing walked to the dining table, her gaze lingering for a moment on the bags printed with the logos of famous Cantonese restaurants, before slowly raising her eyes and looking directly at Wang Cheran with her deep gaze.

"Thank you for your concern. I'm fine. But... Ran, how did you know I lived here?"

This question is natural, yet it hits the nail on the head.

The confidentiality of residents' information at Binhu Shuangxi is extremely high.

Wang Churan seemed to have anticipated this question, showing no sign of panic on her face, but instead breaking into an even sweeter smile.

"Jiang Shen, have you forgotten? Around this time last year, our fan club compiled a batch of letters written by fans and wanted to send them to you. As one of the people in charge of the fan club at the time, I contacted you, and you gave me your address."

As she spoke, she smiled shyly, pursing her lips.

"That's when I wrote it down. Don't worry, I've never given this address to anyone!"

After she mentioned it, Jiang Qing vaguely remembered that there seemed to be such a thing.

He looked at Wang Churan's expression, which seemed to say, "I'm very law-abiding, praise me!" and nodded with a smile.

"Oh, I see. Now I remember."

Then, with a slightly teasing tone, he asked.

"What about the security guards and access control at the main gate? Our management here is quite strict, how did you get up here?"

He never gave her a key card or password.

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan chuckled smugly, revealing a row of white teeth.

"Well... when I got to the entrance of the residential area, the security guard stopped me. I calmly told him that I was looking for you, Jiang Shen, and that we were friends. I even gave him your building number and apartment number accurately. Maybe I looked too friendly and didn't seem like a bad guy?"

She winked playfully.

"The security guard checked my information and looked at me a few times. He probably thought I didn't look suspicious, so he let me into the community. When I got to the building entrance, there was an auntie who wanted to go upstairs. I told her I had forgotten my access card, and she was very kind. She took me into the elevator with her, and then I arrived smoothly!"

Her voice was clear and crisp, and after she finished speaking, she didn't forget to spread out her palms, looking smug as if it were that simple and smooth.

Jiang Qing couldn't help but smile.

He could already imagine the scene. With Wang Cheran's pretty face, as long as she showed an innocent expression, coupled with her generous attitude and accurate information, it would indeed be easy for people to believe her.

The so-called "kind face" probably refers more to the convenience that this face brings.

At this moment, Wang Churan had already greeted them warmly.

"Jiang Shen, sit down quickly and eat something while it's hot! I guess you don't have much of an appetite for greasy food right now, so I ordered some light Cantonese dishes, including shrimp dumplings, siu mai, poached chicken, steamed fish, as well as soup and vegetables. Do you like them?"

As she spoke, she deftly opened the takeout packaging, took out the still-steaming food containers one by one, and neatly arranged them on the table. The aroma of the food quickly filled the air.

Jiang Qing watched her busy figure, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he were deep in thought.

From her accurate judgment that she had no appetite and the dishes she ordered were exactly to her liking, to her fluent explanation of how she found the place, and now her natural greeting... this girl's thoughtfulness and strong initiative seem to have long surpassed the scope of a simple fan.

He couldn't help but recall the conflict between her and Xiaotian at the Fosun dinner last time.

At the time, I just thought it was because of the girl's fan mentality that I was resistant to Xiaotian, but now it seems that it's not that simple.

He smiled and readily sat down at the table.

"Okay, I'm actually a little hungry. Thank you, Churan. Would you like to sit down and have something to eat with me?"

"Great! I haven't had dinner yet either, so I'll have dinner with you, Jiang Shen!"

Wang Churan didn't stand on ceremony at all and happily agreed, then pulled up a chair for herself and sat down opposite Jiang Qing.

The two began to eat.

During the meal, Wang Cheran's mouth was almost constantly moving; she was either eating or talking.

She excitedly discussed with Jiang Qing the explosive news about Wanxiang and Nvidia's stock price that had been circulating online all day, the exaggerated comments, and the frenzied scene in the fan groups. When she got excited, she would even gesticulate wildly, her eyes shining brightly.

"Jiang Shen, you didn't see it! Today, Wuwen has practically dominated the trending topics on all major platforms! The hashtag 【Wanxiang Emerges, Wall Street Earthquake】 has been trending all day long! It's so inspiring!" "Our fan groups are going crazy! We can't keep up with all the messages! Many fans who were a bit down because of those negative news stories are incredibly excited today, saying they've finally gotten their revenge!"

"And another thing, when the news of Nvidia's stock price plummeting came out, the group was like it was New Year's! Although many people didn't understand those financial terms, they all knew that it was because Jiang Shen was amazing and used technology to shake the world!"

"Oh, right……"

She chattered away, her tone cheerful, her expressions lively, and her voice full of pride and excitement.

Jiang Qing mostly listened quietly to her, a relaxed smile on her face, and only occasionally responded briefly when she asked about technical issues or market reactions.

It must be admitted that Wang Churan's energetic enthusiasm was like a warm current, which did dispel some of the gloom in his heart.

Under the warm lights of the restaurant, the food looked delicious, and a beautiful, smiling girl sat opposite him, which temporarily pulled him away from his complicated thoughts.

After finishing their meal, Jiang Qing was about to get up to help clean up when Wang Cheran immediately stopped him.

"Jiang Shen, don't move! I'll do it! You just sit and rest!"

She deftly gathered the food waste together, wiped the table clean, and her movements were smooth and natural, without the slightest hint of a female celebrity's affectation.

After tidying up, she turned around and went to the sink in the open kitchen to wash her hands carefully.

After finishing all this, she dried her hands, walked up to Jiang Qing, her face showing a hint of anticipation, her hands clasped nervously in front of her, and asked cautiously.

"Jiang Shen... um... could I... have a look around your house?"

Her big eyes blinked, full of curiosity.

"I promise I'll just look around, I definitely won't touch anything! It's just... I'm really curious about what your usual living environment is like..."

Jiang Qing looked at her expression, which resembled that of a child longing for candy, and found it both amusing and pleasing.

He stood up and nodded in a relaxed tone.

"Of course, there's nothing you can't see here. Come on, let me show you around."

"That's great! Thank you, Jiang Shen!"

Wang Churan immediately smiled happily, followed him excitedly with her hands behind her back, looking left and right like a curious child.

Jiang Qing then led her on a general tour, starting from the living room.

The living room has a full-length window facing the artificial lake, offering an excellent view.

The open kitchen is equipped with a variety of smart home appliances, which made Wang exclaim in amazement.

The study is filled with books and some technology product models, as well as a fitness area, a media room, and so on.

Wang Churan remained enthusiastic throughout, expressing genuine amazement at every design and unfamiliar little object.

"Oh my god, this view is amazing! At night, it looks like the starry sky is reflected in the lake!"

Wow! This coffee machine is so cool!

"Jiang Shen, your study has so many books! Are all these models Wuwen? They're so interesting!"

Her reactions were always just right, expressing amazement and curiosity without being overly exaggerated or noisy, which effectively enlivened the atmosphere.

Seeing her excited expression, Jiang Qing inexplicably felt like she was taking a child to a science museum.

My initially gloomy mood lightened considerably thanks to her infectious smile.

He patiently answered her questions, occasionally explaining his design ideas.

After the tour, the two returned to the living room and stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window is a tranquil night view of the artificial lake, with lights scattered like stars on the lake's surface.

Wang Churan seemed still immersed in excitement. She turned around to face Jiang Qing, her cheeks slightly flushed with excitement, and began to express her feelings.

"Jiang Shen, today has truly been an eye-opener for me! Not just the press conference, but also your home... It feels absolutely amazing! I also want to install these smart and beautiful little gadgets in my home, they're so interesting! And..."

She chattered on and on, her eyes sparkling, her excitement evident.

Jiang Qing didn't speak, but just smiled faintly and looked at her quietly.

His gaze fell on Wang Cheran's face, which was particularly lively with excitement. He looked at her bright smile and listened to her clear voice echoing in the empty living room.

As Wang Churan spoke, she gradually noticed Jiang Qing's silence and his overly focused gaze.

Her words gradually stopped, and the smile on her face faded slightly, revealing a hint of confusion and belated shyness.

She subconsciously raised her hand to touch her cheek and asked softly.

"Jiang Shen... why... why are you staring at me like that? Is there something dirty on my face?"

After speaking, she lowered her head slightly, embarrassed, and gently wiped the corner of her mouth with her fingertip.

The living room fell silent for a moment, with only the distant city noise outside the window as background noise.

Jiang Qing looked at her girlish demeanor, remained silent for a moment, then took a small step forward, closing the distance between them.

His gaze remained fixed on Wang Cheran's eyes, his deep eyes seemingly able to see through people's hearts.

He didn't want to beat around the bush with the girl in front of him.

"Cha Ran, do you... like me? Not the kind of liking a fan has for an idol?"

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly exploding in the spacious living room.

Wang Churan's shy smile froze at a visible speed, as if it had been frozen.

Her beautiful eyes widened slightly, her pupils contracting for a moment, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

His hands, which were behind his back, clenched unconsciously, but apart from a moment of stiffness and surprise, his face did not immediately show any panic or denial.

The entire space seemed to have been muted; you could hear a pin drop.

Seeing Wang's terrified reaction, Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow, confirming her suspicions, and felt a sense of helplessness.

I never imagined that I would be tricked into doing this.

(End of this chapter)