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

Chapter 464 Even with such greed, you...

Amidst the evening rush hour traffic, Jiang Qing drove smoothly along the neon-lit streets.

He didn't drive often, but he was always careful and cautious. After getting his driver's license, he didn't know what demerit points were.

Zhang Jingyi leaned back in her seat, watching the city lights flash by outside the window, occasionally chatting with Jiang Qing about the interesting things that happened during the roadshow. Her cheerful voice filled the car.

The atmosphere was naturally harmonious.

After driving for about half an hour, Jiang Qing suddenly turned on the turn signal and slowly parked the car in a temporary parking space on the side of the road.

"Wait for me patiently in the car."

He unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to give Zhang Jingyi a word of advice.

"I will be back soon."

"Huh? Oh, good."

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment, watching Jiang Qing open the door and get out of the car briskly, striding towards a large shopping mall on the side of the road.

She clung to the car window, watching curiously as his figure disappeared at the mall entrance, muttering to herself.

What are you looking to buy?
While waiting, she took out her phone and browsed Weibo. Sure enough, she saw that the video of her interacting with Jiang Qing at the roadshow had become a trending topic. The hashtags #JiangQingSurpriseAppearanceAtZhangJingyiRoadshow# and #MingYunXunHuanReappears# were all followed by the word "trending".

She casually scrolled through the comments, a slight smile playing on her lips, before quickly suppressing it and exiting Weibo, not wanting these outside voices to disturb the tranquility of the moment.

About twenty minutes later, she saw Jiang Qing walk out of the mall, carrying several large shopping bags that looked quite heavy.

He walked to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and put his things inside.

As soon as he sat back in the driver's seat, Zhang Jingyi immediately moved closer, looking at him with bright eyes.

"What did you buy? You've got so many bags."

Jiang Qing fastened his seatbelt, started the car, and rejoined the traffic before glancing at her sideways.

"You'll find out later."

"Oh, tell me!"

Zhang Jingyi was so aroused by his actions that she reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve.

"Teacher Jiang, stop keeping me in suspense!"

"Maintaining a bit of mystery makes the surprises even greater."

Jiang Qing let her tug at her sleeve, looking ahead with a relaxed tone.

"It loses its meaning if you say it out loud."

"Tch, all mysterious..."

Zhang Jingyi muttered as she let go, but her curiosity only intensified, like a teased kitten eagerly wanting to know the answer.

Jiang Qing saw through her thoughts and smiled without saying a word.

The car continued on its way, and the street scene outside the window gradually changed. The tall buildings slowly decreased, and the lights became sparse, indicating that we had clearly left the bustling city center.

Where are we going?

Looking out the window at the increasingly dark night and the faint outline of distant mountains, Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but ask again.

"Why does it feel like it's getting further and further off-center?"

"I'll take you to a nice place with beautiful scenery."

Jiang Qing smiled, but still didn't say anything explicitly.

"Wait patiently, we'll be there soon."

Zhang Jingyi suppressed her curiosity and stopped asking, but her anticipation was already at its peak.

She trusted Jiang Qing, knowing that he could always bring unexpected experiences to people.

After driving for about forty more minutes, the car finally stopped at the foot of a mountain.

Ahead lay a winding mountain road, resembling a sleeping giant python in the night.

"Are we going up the mountain?"

Zhang Jingyi looked at the road ahead illuminated by the car headlights and turned to look at Jiang Qing in surprise.

"Ah."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, skillfully shifting gears, and the car began to steadily ascend the winding mountain road.

"The view from the top of the mountain is excellent."

"Oh~"

Zhang Jingyi responded, her eyes filled with even more anticipation.

The mountain road isn't particularly steep, but it has many bends.

Jiang Qing drove very steadily, with only the low hum of the engine inside the car.

As Zhang Jingyi watched the dark shadows of trees rushing past the window, and the occasional glimpses of lights from distant cities below peeking through the gaps in the trees, a sense of adventure and wonder grew stronger within her.

After driving for about half an hour, the car stopped in a relatively flat and open area, which was close to the top of the mountain.

Jiang Qing turned off the engine.

"Get out of the car."

He unbuckled his seatbelt as he spoke.

Zhang Jingyi got out of the car, and the cool night air from the mountains instantly enveloped her. She subconsciously tightened the zipper of her sweatshirt.

The air here is exceptionally fresh, carrying the scent of grass, trees, and earth.

Jiang Qing opened the trunk and took out the packages she had just bought at the mall.

He handed several relatively lightweight bags to Zhang Jingyi.

"Xiao Zhang, could you help me with these?"

He then picked up several other large, heavier-looking bags and a rectangular, flat box.

"follow me."

Jiang locked the car and used his phone to illuminate a barely visible dirt road ahead.

Zhang Jingyi obediently followed, holding the package in her hands, wondering what was inside.

The mountain path was somewhat rugged, but the two walked steadily, one in front of the other, under the beam of their cell phone flashlights.

After walking for about ten minutes, the view suddenly opened up before us.

They found themselves in a flat, clearing on a mountaintop, surrounded by low shrubs and jagged rocks.

"Wow!"

Zhang Jingyi exclaimed in surprise, carefully placed the things in her hands on the open ground beside her feet, and like a bird released from its cage, she ran forward a few steps happily.

The sight that came into view made her hold her breath instantly.

Standing on the edge of the mountain and looking down, the night view of the entire capital city is like a huge scroll unfolding. The dazzling lights weave together a vast sea of ​​light, the roads crisscross like glowing veins, and the outlines of the landmark buildings in the distance are clearly visible in the night.

Looking up, the deep night sky was studded with countless stars, much clearer and brighter than what one could see in the city, with a blurry Milky Way stretching across the sky.

The evening breeze, carrying the unique coolness of the mountains, stirred her hair and clothes, and also dispelled the fatigue left by days of roadshows.

"So beautiful!"

She opened her arms to the wind and sighed sincerely.

Jiang Qing looked at her delighted expression, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.

He didn't disturb her and started unpacking the packages on his own.

Zhang Jingyi admired the breathtaking scenery for a while before turning around, satisfied, to see what Jiang Qing was busy with.

Upon seeing this, she immediately understood his intention.

Jiang Qing had already deftly set up a portable barbecue grill, and next to it, in a package, were neatly arranged various skewered ingredients.

Beef, chicken wings, corn, mushrooms... as well as sealed containers of seasonings, bottled water, drinks, and a bag of charcoal.

"So you're planning a barbecue on the mountaintop!"

Zhang Jingyi's eyes lit up. With her hands behind her back, she grinned and moved closer to Jiang Qing, watching him skillfully start a fire on the barbecue grill.

How did you discover this great place?

Jiang Qing was bending down to light the charcoal, the flames illuminating his sharply defined profile.

He looked up at her and smiled.

"secret."

"Tch! Keeping it a secret!"

Zhang Jingyi feigned displeasure, pouting and gently bumping him with her shoulder, but her smile became even sweeter.

She stopped asking questions and naturally rolled up her sleeves.

"let me help you!"

"Okay, then please help me lay out the ingredients and open the seasonings."

Jiang Qing didn't stand on ceremony and gave instructions.

The two worked together seamlessly, with one responsible for starting the fire and tending the grill, and the other responsible for preparing the ingredients and delivering the seasonings.

Soon, the charcoal fire glowed a steady red light. Jiang Qing placed the first batch of meat skewers on the grill. The grease dripped onto the charcoal, making a sizzling sound, and the rich aroma of grilled meat immediately filled the night air on the mountaintop.

"smell good!"

Zhang Jingyi took a deep breath, and her stomach growled loudly. She rubbed her stomach and stared longingly at the meat skewers on the grill that were gradually turning golden brown.

"I'm hungry!"

Jiang Qing was amused by her and skillfully flipped the meat skewers, sprinkling on the seasonings.

"It'll be ready soon."

He then took out two folding stools and a portable small square table from a large bag, set them up, placed the first batch of grilled meat skewers and vegetables on a plate, and served them on the table, thoughtfully opening the drinks as well.

"Come on, try Jiang's barbecue."

Jiang Qing handed her a skewer of perfectly grilled chicken wings.

Zhang Jingyi eagerly took it, blew on it, and carefully took a bite. The outer skin was crispy and fragrant, while the inside was tender and juicy. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction and praised it indistinctly.

"Mmm! Delicious! Teacher Jiang, honestly, is there anything you can't do?"

"There are still many things that don't."

Jiang Qing smiled and picked up a skewer herself. The two sat on small stools around a small square table, enjoying the dazzling city night view below the mountain and the vast starry sky above while eating steaming hot barbecue and drinking cold beverages. They chatted occasionally, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

The mountain breeze was slightly cool, but the delicious food and beautiful scenery warmed my heart.

After eating and drinking her fill, Zhang Jingyi leaned back on the stool, gazing up at the starry sky and sighing softly.

"It's been a long time since I've seen so many bright stars in Beijing. The light pollution in the city is so bad that the stars are all hiding."

"Yes, it would be much better in the mountains and suburbs."

Jiang Qing replied while cleaning up the embers on the grill.

He neatly cleaned up the barbecue leftovers, packed all the trash into an empty bag, and tied it up.

Then, as if remembering something, he greeted Zhang Jingyi.

"Wait here for a moment, I'll go get some more things."

"besides?"

Zhang Jingyi watched curiously as he walked down the path he had come from, his figure disappearing into the darkness.

Not long after, she saw Jiang Qing walk back carrying a huge package.

Judging from its shape and size, Zhang Jingyi already had a guess in her mind.

When Jiang Qing placed the package on the open ground and began to unpack it, the tent parts were indeed revealed.

As someone who enjoys hiking, Zhang Jingyi is very familiar with this process.

She leaned closer with a teasing smile, watching Jiang Qing deftly tidy up the tent fabric and frame, tilting her head and making a joking remark.

"Dr. Jiang, you only brought one tent? Are you... up to something?"

Jiang Qing was securing the tent pegs when he heard this. He looked up, saw her teasing gaze, and smiled slightly.

"It's windy and cool at night on the mountaintop. Having a tent can block the wind and keep you warm."

"I know, I was just kidding!"

Zhang Jingyi naturally understood his intention, but it was just a habitual joke.

Besides, she doesn't mind at all; in fact, she'd be happy to...

what……

Zhang Jingyi quickly shook her head.

Seeing that he had started setting up, she went over to help. The two of them worked together, and soon a spacious two-person tent was firmly erected on the open ground at the top of the mountain.

Jiang Qing then laid out a moisture-proof mat and a sleeping bag in the tent before calling Zhang Jingyi over.

"Come in and sit for a while?"

"Okay."

Zhang Jingyi readily complied, bent down and crawled into the tent, sitting down near the entrance, with Jiang Qing casually sitting next to her.

The tent flap was open, facing the endless sea of ​​lights below the mountain, and you could see the starry sky above by looking up.

From this angle, the scenery is more concentrated, like a giant natural frame that simultaneously captures the two most prosperous and tranquil beauties in the world.

The two sat side by side, neither speaking for a moment, quietly enjoying this tranquil moment away from the hustle and bustle, with only the gentle sound of the wind brushing past their ears.

After a while, Zhang Jingyi suddenly tilted her head and gently rested it on Jiang Qing's shoulder.

Jiang Qing stiffened for a moment, then relaxed and let her lean against him.

The evening breeze carried the delicate fragrance of the girl's hair, which smelled wonderful.

"Didn't we agree that I would treat you?"

Zhang Jingyi's voice was very soft, with a slight nasal tone, which sounded particularly charming in the quiet night.

"In the end, you still had to arrange all this and prepare so much."

Jiang Qing lowered her head and smiled gently.

"Since you also did some grilling, it can be considered a treat from you."

Zhang Jingyi leaned on his shoulder and giggled, her shoulder trembling slightly.

After laughing for a while, she gradually stopped laughing and looked at the distant lights outside the tent, as if she was lost in memories.

"Jiang Qing."

She called his name softly.

"Do you remember the first time we met? At that bar in Houhai, you went up to sing 'Blue and White Porcelain,' and I was about to raise my hand too, but Fangfang stopped me."

"remember."

Jiang Qing recalled that scene and a nostalgic smile appeared on her face.

Looking back now, fate is truly a wonderful thing.

"Later, in Xiamen, at that seaside café, you suddenly appeared, and I was still hiding my face with a book."

Zhang Jingyi continued speaking, her voice tinged with laughter.

"Later, at Wang Sulong's concert, I was all bundled up, and I still bumped into you while picking up a lipstick... and you even told me it was some Murphy's Law."

She counted them one by one, her voice soft, as if she were narrating someone else's story, or as if she were confirming some kind of fateful connection.

Jiang Qing mostly listened quietly, occasionally uttering a simple syllable to indicate that he was listening.

He could sense that there were deeper emotions hidden behind her words.

Until Zhang Jingyi stopped.

She suddenly straightened up, turned around, and looked at him face to face.

The space inside the tent was small, and the two were very close. She could clearly see his silhouette illuminated by the faint light from outside the tent, as well as her reflection in his eyes.

The atmosphere subtly shifted.

The girl's relaxed smile gradually faded, and her expression became serious. Her eyes, which were always full of vivid expressions, were now fixed on Jiang Qing without blinking.

"Jiang Qing."

She spoke softly, her voice low and gentle.

"Tell me, no matter what, you will never let go of the other women in your life? Like Senior Sister Zhou Ye, like... Dudu?"

She asked directly, without any beating around the bush.

This was a problem that stood between them, a problem she had always known but had never discussed so formally.

Jiang Qing met her gaze without flinching.

He paused for two seconds, then nodded slightly, the movement small but firm.

"Yes."

He didn't use any euphemisms.

Zhang Jingyi stared intently at him, as if trying to see into his heart through his eyes.

After a while, she suddenly pursed her lips, as if she had expected this answer, with a hint of helplessness and a sense of "as expected".

"I knew it……"

She muttered something under her breath, her tone complicated.

The next second, she raised her hand and gently placed her palm on Jiang Qing's left chest. Through the thin layer of clothing, she could feel his steady and powerful heartbeat.

She slowly tilted her head back, her gaze fixed intently on his eyes, and asked her second question.

"Then do you like me? Jiang Qing, look at me and answer me seriously."

His tone became even more stubborn.

This time, Jiang Qing didn't hesitate at all. Almost the instant she finished speaking, he nodded immediately, looking at her with a calm and determined gaze.

"like."

His answer was so quick and decisive that it surprised Zhang Jingyi.

Immediately, she seemed to laugh in exasperation, glared at him with displeasure, and lightly punched his chest with the hand she had been holding.

"Greedy! Jiang Qing...you're so greedy!"

She scolded playfully, but there wasn't much real anger in her voice; it sounded more like a helpless accusation.

"I……"

However, before Jiang Qing could say anything more, Zhang Jingyi suddenly moved, silencing him before he could finish his sentence.

She suddenly reached out and grabbed Jiang Qing's shirt, pulling him closer to her. At the same time, she tilted her head back without hesitation and kissed his lips precisely.

The kiss was somewhat sudden, yet it felt like long-suppressed emotions finally finding an outlet.

Jiang Qing was caught off guard by her sudden reaction, and his body stiffened for a moment. But he quickly recovered, reached out and embraced her waist, responding to the kiss that carried the cool mountain breeze and her unique scent.

Between the intertwining of their lips, Zhang Jingyi breathed slightly and uttered a soft whisper, her voice indistinct yet unusually firm, carrying a smile and revealing a stubbornness akin to a moth drawn to a flame.

Even with your greed... I still love you.

Jiang Qing's eyes darkened, and a surge of heat seemed to be surging in his chest.

Her confession, sealed with a kiss, became the witness of the starry sky.

This fall began with a spark of attraction and ended in destiny.

……

Jiang Qing, actually I'm greedy too.

I crave the simple pleasures of life, and I long for the fact that you only have eyes for me.

Even if it's just for the moment.

—Zhang Jingyi
(End of this chapter)