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

Chapter 416 New Understanding, New Relationships

Zhang Yi walked up to Wang Churan and took her hand with concern.

"Hey, we weren't home for lunch. What did you eat? There was plenty of food at home, you didn't just grab something quick, did you?"

Wang Churan felt a tightness in her chest, but a slightly embarrassed expression appeared on her face as she awkwardly lowered her head.

"Auntie, I... I actually took a nap, and when I woke up I wasn't very hungry. I drank a glass of milk and ate some fruit."

She lowered her eyes, looking shy.

"Oh dear, this won't do!"

Zhang Yi immediately frowned, her tone full of concern.

"It's Chinese New Year, how can we eat so little? Wait here, I'll go cook you some dishes, it'll be ready soon."

"Auntie, there's really no need to trouble yourself..."

Wang Churan quickly said, and seeing that Zhang Yi had already rolled up her sleeves and walked towards the kitchen, he hurriedly followed.

"Then let me help you, even just to lend a hand."

Jiang Zhao had already brewed a pot of fresh tea and was sitting on the sofa flipping through TV channels. Hearing the noise coming from the kitchen, he glanced over and smiled gently.

Jiang Qing's gaze inadvertently swept over Wang Cheran, noticing a fleeting flicker in her eyes when her mother asked her question.

This subtle unease stirred a hint of doubt in his mind.

He got up thoughtfully, made an excuse to go back to his room to get something, and returned to his bedroom.

Standing in the center of the room, Jiang Qing looked around.

The desk was tidy, the books on the bookshelf were arranged in an orderly manner, and the bed looked neat and tidy.

But when his gaze swept over the pillow, he paused slightly.

On the light gray pillowcase, a long, jet-black hair lay prominently.

No one else in the house sleeps in his bed except himself.

Jiang Qing paused for a moment, then thought of certain scenes, and a wry smile appeared on her lips.

He reached out and gently picked up the strand of hair, twirling it between his fingers for a moment before finally letting it fall into the trash can beside the bed.

After composing himself, he picked up the charger from the bedside table and walked out of the room as if nothing had happened.

Some things are better left unsaid.

Over the next two days, the peak period for New Year's greetings arrived, and several groups of close relatives came to Jiang Qing's house to offer their New Year's wishes.

Everyone who saw Wang Churan was surprised, and almost everyone subconsciously regarded her as Jiang Qing's girlfriend.

At first, Jiang Qing would simply explain that they were "just friends," but seeing that no one cared, she stopped making pointless explanations.

So be it.

Wang Churan's performance also gave him a better understanding of this girl.

When facing elders, Wang Churan displays a gentle and graceful demeanor that is deeply ingrained in her.

In the second year of junior high school, Jiang Qing's aunt and uncle were the first to visit. They were both retired teachers, and their words and actions carried the refined manners of intellectuals.

Upon hearing the doorbell, Wang Churan got up to greet them. She didn't try to be overly attentive; after exchanging greetings, she naturally took the coats the two had taken off, carefully smoothed them out, and hung them up with practiced ease.

When her aunt held her hand and asked about her work and family, she answered generously and without the slightest hesitation.

My uncle casually mentioned that he had recently been watching a historical documentary and was very interested in the costumes of the Song Dynasty. Wang's eyes lit up slightly, and he said that he had just played a role in that dynasty and had done some research on it.

Not only could she keep up with the conversation, but she could also use the documentary to elaborate on the characteristics and evolution of clothing in that dynasty. Her words were well-chosen, demonstrating her knowledge without being pretentious, which made her uncle nod frequently, his eyes full of admiration.

Jiang Qing observed silently from the side and noticed that when she communicated with the elders, she would always turn slightly to listen attentively with focused eyes. That respect came from the heart and was like a gentle breeze.

However, when interacting with her cousins, she can quickly switch gears and become lively and easygoing.

On the afternoon of the third day of the Lunar New Year, Jiang Qing's cousins ​​gathered together to play cards, creating a lively atmosphere.

Wang Churan was implicitly assumed to be Jiang Qing's girlfriend, and naturally, she was inevitably drawn into the situation.

Knowing that Jiang Qing could remember the cards, no one ever asked him to play cards, to avoid getting annoyed.

It's not about how much money I lose, it's mainly that feeling of helplessness from not being able to win at all, it's so boring.

Wang Churan's card skills are actually quite good, but what's even more outstanding is her quick wit.

When it's her turn to play a card, she'll frown slightly, pretending to be deep in thought, and then play an unexpected card, creating a great entertainment effect and eliciting laughter from everyone at the card table.

If she wins, she will playfully clasp her hands in a fist and say, "Thank you for the favor, you were lucky."

When she lost, she would wink and say self-deprecatingly, "Oh dear, looks like I'm having a bad day. I'll have to get Jiang Qing to reimburse me for the money I lost today," cleverly steer the conversation toward Jiang Qing, which drew good-natured laughter from everyone.

She can accurately catch all kinds of popular internet memes thrown out by her cousin, and when her cousin talks about the pressure of starting a business, she can also subtly say a few words of comfort and relief, with a sincere tone and excellent sense of tact.

Jiang Qing watched her as she swam freely in the lively conversation like a nimble fish, neither stealing the limelight nor being overlooked. Her social charm, which she controlled with ease, was truly captivating.

He felt that the girl was quite interesting when she wasn't so obsessive.

What touched Jiang Qing the most was her natural affinity and patience towards the younger generation.

Lei Lei, the five-year-old grandson of my aunt's family, is a shy and mischievous little boy. When he first arrived, he clung tightly to the hem of Jiang Qing's sister-in-law's clothes and ignored everyone who tried to tease him.

Wang Churan did not immediately step forward, but simply observed with a smile from the side.

After a while, she noticed that Leilei was secretly watching cartoons on TV, so she naturally sat down on the sofa not far from him and imitated a character's lines in a voice that was just loud enough for Leilei to hear. Her voice was incredibly lifelike.

Jiang Qing noticed that Lei Lei's little ears twitched and looked at her curiously.

Wang Churan caught the signal, but instead of rushing closer, he took out a cute cartoon eraser that he had prepared beforehand from his pocket, placed it in his palm, and didn't hand it over. He just fiddled with it by himself, humming the theme song of some cartoon.

The child was finally attracted and slowly moved over.

Wang Cheran then raised her head, gave him a bright, harmless smile, and spoke to him softly.

"Do you like this? Shall we help it find friends?"

She patiently guided Leilei to build houses for the eraser with blocks. When Leilei became frustrated because a block kept falling off, she didn't help him directly. Instead, she held his little hand, adjusted the angle little by little, and encouraged him softly.

"Yes, slower, put it gently... Wow! You did it! Leilei is amazing!"

At that moment, she lowered her head slightly, her long hair falling down her cheeks, looking at the child with gentle eyes and a tender smile on her lips.

The afternoon sun shone through the window and fell on her, as if coating her with a warm halo.

Jiang Qing happened to come out of the kitchen and saw this scene. She stopped in her tracks and stood there.

He looked at the girl who was usually either obedient or stubborn in front of him, and saw a side of her he had never seen before. His heart began to beat erratically.

Some things can't be faked.

"Jiang Qing has finally come to his senses."

In the kitchen, Jiang Qing's aunt held Zhang Yi's hand, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

"This girl is really rare. She's beautiful, has a good personality, is poised and generous, patient, and can play with other children. Look how attached Leilei is to her."

"Yes."

Zhang Yi smiled and nodded, her gaze sweeping over Wang Churan, who was patiently wiping the crumbs from Lei Lei's mouth, and she felt increasingly satisfied.

"She is really likable."

Even Jiang Zhao, who is usually cautious in his words, praised Jiang Qing after seeing the guests off.

"Cran is a good kid. He has a good personality, is sincere, and is considerate in his dealings with others. He's very good."

Jiang Qing naturally understood her father's subtext and nodded with a smile.

After observing Wang Churan for the past few days, he was also attracted by the multifaceted nature she displayed.

She is truly a sight to behold.

She is far more than just the girl with strong emotions and a fan filter in front of him, nor simply the radiant female celebrity in front of the camera.

She can be gentle and intellectual in front of elders, lively and humorous among her peers, and patient and kind in front of children.

These various qualities, when combined, create a more three-dimensional, vivid, and fully fleshed-out Wang Churan.

When Jiang Qing saw the girl's bright, slightly smug smile after she had appeased Lei Lei, he suddenly thought that this girl was... kind of cute?
This realization led him to re-examine his relationship with her.

He initially thought that the girl was just being influenced by his fangirl image and mistakenly believed that she liked him.

It now appears that there is, but it is definitely not only that.

On the afternoon of the fifth day of the first lunar month, the necessary visits during the Spring Festival were basically over, and Jiang Qing prepared to return to Luyang.

After the press conference, Wuwen Technology had a lot of backlogged business. The company officially resumed work on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, and he needed to go back early to handle some of the backlogged business.

Before leaving, Zhang Yi held Wang Cheran's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

"Curious, come visit often in the future. Your auntie's house is always open to you."

Jiang Zhao stood to the side, nodding in agreement with a gentle smile.

"Yes, I am. I treat this place like my own home and come to visit often."

Jiang Nan also stepped forward with a grin, speaking affectionately.

"Sister Churan, you must look me up when you come to the capital! Let's go out for a meal and shopping together." Wang Churan agreed to all of them, her eyes also filled with reluctance.

"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, thank you, Nannan. I'm so sorry to have bothered you these past few days. I'm really happy, it feels like...like I'm back home."

As she spoke, her eyes became slightly red.

That's what I really meant.

Over the past few days, she has really come to love the atmosphere in Jiang Qing's home and increasingly wants to be a part of it.

Ideally... as Jiang Qing's girlfriend!
Jiang Qing watched the group from the side with a smile on her face, without disturbing them.

After saying goodbye reluctantly for a while, Wang Cherishedly got into the car, turning back every few steps.

Jiang Qing felt as if their roles had been reversed, and she couldn't figure out whose home this was.

He could naturally see how much his family liked Wang Cher, but he was suddenly worried about how his parents would react after they found out about Xiao Tian and the others.

Composing himself, Jiang Qing looked at his parents and sister.

"Dad, Mom, Nan Nan, we're leaving now."

"Jiang Qing, I'm telling you..."

Zhang Yi grabbed her son's arm, her expression serious.

After giving him a long lecture, telling him not to bully Wang Cheran, Jiang Qing was finally let go after repeatedly agreeing.

Wang Churan watched this scene with a slight pursing of her lips, afraid that she would burst out laughing.

This was the first time she had ever seen Jiang Qing so compliant.

It's novel and interesting.

After saying goodbye to his family, Jiang Qing drove Wang Cheran onto the highway back to Luyang.

The two chatted along the way, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Wang Churan could sense that after spending the past few days together during the Spring Festival, Jiang Qing's attitude towards her seemed to have changed somewhat compared to before, and it was for the better. This realization made her overjoyed.

After a nearly two-hour drive, they arrived at Binhu Shuangxi, parked their car, and the two of them dragged their suitcases into the elevator.

Wang Churan secretly observed Jiang Qing's profile. He seemed to be in a good mood, with a faint smile on his lips.

Upon entering the room, Jiang Qing placed her suitcase in the entryway and headed straight for the kitchen.

"Are you thirsty? Let me pour you a glass of water."

"let me help you."

Wang followed him, naturally taking out two glasses.

The two returned to the living room, each carrying a glass of water, and sat down facing each other on either side of the sofa.

Jiang Qing took a sip of water, placed the cup on the coffee table, and looked at Wang Churan.

"Calm down, let's talk."

Wang Churan's expression froze for a moment, her fingers holding the water glass tightened slightly, then she immediately put the glass down, straightened her back, and placed her hands neatly on her knees, looking like she was listening attentively.

"Okay, Jiang Shen."

Jiang Qing smiled and waved her hand as she looked at Wang Churan sitting upright.

"Don't be so tense, relax."

Wang pursed her lips, her body relaxing slightly, but her hands remained neatly placed on her knees.

"During the Spring Festival, there are many people around and distractions at home, so it's not convenient to say too much."

Jiang Qing picked up her water glass and took another sip, her tone calm.

"Now it's just the two of us, we can have a proper talk."

Wang Churan was afraid that Jiang Qing would reject her again, so she nodded nervously with a worried look in her eyes.

Jiang Qing noticed her unease and comforted her with a smile.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not trying to get rid of you."

Wang Churan breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her hands still unconsciously twisted together.

Jiang Qing pondered for a moment, then decided there was no point in hiding anything and went straight to the point.

"You probably know my situation. I'm not a good man in the traditional sense. I'm a womanizer, greedy, and I have more than one woman in my life."

Wang listened very attentively, her eyes not flinching at all, and she simply nodded slightly to show that she was listening.

"At first, I thought you were just being biased by your fandom, which is why you ignored these things. But after spending time together during the Spring Festival, I saw more of you and felt your sincerity more deeply."

Hearing Jiang Qing's words, Wang Churan realized something, and his eyes grew brighter and brighter as he spoke, like stars reflected in a deep pool, shimmering with fragmented light.

"Now I'm asking you very seriously."

Jiang Qing looked directly into Wang Churan's eyes.

Are you really sure you've thought this through? Are you sure you can accept me as I am?

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Churan almost immediately followed up, her tone urgent and firm, as if afraid that she would miss the opportunity if she delayed even a second.

"I've made up my mind! I've really made up my mind!"

She leaned forward slightly, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"I don't care about any of that, Jiang Shen. I just want to be by your side, really! I don't ask for anything, just don't question my feelings for you, and don't make me leave again."

Her hurried words flowed like a rushing stream, revealing her truest thoughts to him without reservation.

Seeing her anxious expression, Jiang Qing smiled and made a downward gesture.

"Of course I won't let you leave. If I let you go now, my parents would be the first to object, and Nan Nan would also criticize me."

Thinking of Jiang Qing's family, Wang Churan smiled shyly and warmly, lowered her head embarrassedly, and blushed slightly.

Jiang Qing looked at her shy appearance and changed the subject.

"However, there's one thing I hope you'll pay attention to."

Wang Churan immediately looked up, staring at him nervously.

"Similar to that little gesture on WeChat Moments on New Year's Eve..."

Jiang Qing's tone was calm, but there was no room for negotiation.

"It's best not to have any more."

Wang Churan's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly realized that Jiang Qing had already seen through her little scheme. A hint of embarrassment flashed across her face as she was exposed, and then she nodded obediently with a sincere attitude.

"I understand, Jiang Shen."

She knew in her heart that Jiang Qing was reminding her to keep her distance and not to deliberately provoke others.

"Ah."

Jiang Qing nodded in satisfaction, then his expression turned serious.

"And the most important thing."

Seeing his serious expression, Wang panicked and asked cautiously.

"What...what's going on?"

Seeing her anxious expression, Jiang Qing suddenly smiled, the serious atmosphere from before instantly dissipated, and her tone became relaxed.

"I've told you many times, please stop calling me Jiang Shen."

His eyes were smiling, and his tone was gentle.

"Just call me by my name from now on. After all... our relationship is different now than before, isn't it?"

Wang Churan was taken aback for a moment, a hint of confusion flashing in his clear black and white eyes. He quickly recovered, and his face lit up with an incredibly bright smile as he nodded vigorously.

"Okay! Jiang...Qing!"

She uttered the last word heavily, as if she wanted to etch the name into her heart.

Then, overwhelmed by a feeling of immense happiness, he couldn't help but grin, revealing his white teeth, and kept giggling.

Where is even a trace of the radiant, charming, and well-mannered superstar she once was in front of the camera?

At this moment, she was more like a little girl who had received a long-awaited gift, pure and happy.

Jiang Qing looked at her slightly silly smile and couldn't help but laugh along.

Wang Churan met his smiling gaze, her eyes curving into beautiful crescents, her eyes and brows radiating a bright and cheerful light.

Their eyes met, and a sweet fragrance seemed to fill the air, silently enveloping them.

From an angle unseen by Jiang Qing, Wang Churan inadvertently concealed the dark emotions churning in his eyes as he lowered his gaze.

……

Jiang Shen, I have finally entered your world.

(End of this chapter)