Chapter 486: Old Geezer
"Oh, it's the class president's call." Jiang Nian said calmly, "Old Ma, pick it up and tell her I'm driving."
"Damn, I should have stayed at the internet café!" Li Hua, sitting in the back, was convinced, "Old Ma, give it to me, I'll talk!"
Ma Guojun didn't hand it over and cautiously answered the call.
"Class President, um... Jiang Nian is driving. He can't answer the phone, so he asked me to tell you, uh huh."
After saying that, Ma Guojun put down the phone and then said to Jiang Nian.
"The class president asked if you would like coffee?"
Li Hua couldn't take it anymore and let out a sharp explosion from the back seat. This time it wasn't fake, he really put on a pained expression.
"Chi Shi, Chi Shi!!"
Jiang Nian laughed to tears, driving along.
"Yes, I'll drink it."
Upon hearing this, Ma Guojun relayed Jiang Nian's words.
"He said he'll drink it."
This kind of honest guy like Fatty would do this, whereas someone like Li Hua would definitely cook up something bizarre.
Li Qingrong: "Okay, thank you."
The call ended.
The car was silent for two or three seconds, with only the sound of the wind cutting through.
"Damn it, Jiang Nian!!" Li Hua pointed at him, practically turning red, "You're such an animal, fucking animal!"
"No, did the class president bring you coffee?"
"What kind of relationship do you have!"
Li Hua was about to tear up the back seat, his resentment heavier than a ghost. Laughing one moment and furious the next, gritting his teeth.
"Tell the truth, did the class president lose a dare?"
Jiang Nian smiled without saying a word, continuing to drive.
"What's the big deal, she just asked me a question. We've been sitting next to each other for so long; isn't a bit of classmate friendship normal?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Guojun couldn't hold back.
"You little shit, your words are really outrageous! Talking about classmate friendship, why ask just you then?"
"Good relationship, that's all." Jiang Nian was indifferent.
"Chi Shi!"
Jiang Nian floored the pedal, speeding up to cut off further questioning, and took a turn onto the Zhennan Bridge, went around outside for a bit.
Finally, he dropped them back at school, handing over a meal card from the school.
"Still has over a hundred, expiring in a few days."
Ma Guojun couldn't help but want to ask, but seeing Li Hua's expression change, he stopped himself. No! Don't give him a chance to show off!
However, they still missed it.
"You're not using it?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nian grinned like the Dragon King, with a crooked mouth.
"I have two more, can't use them all."
"Damn!" Ma Guojun couldn't hold in his shock, thinking this guy is really good at putting on a show, "You're a little tactful, using them all on brothers, huh?"
Jiang Nian giggled and drove away.
Li Hua and the fat guy stood at the school gate watching the Santana leave. Even if it was just a crappy car, they couldn't help but feel envious.
"Really want to drive!"
"Yeah."
Ma Guojun looked down at the meal card in his hand and suddenly said appreciatively.
"Jiang Nian is really a beast, just one point. This guy, aside from loving to show off, basically has no flaws."
"Sports is good, studies are good, that's not enough, he can also drive. He's quite generous to friends, always giving more, never less."
"Don't get all emotional, you're not a girl." Li Hua dragged Ma Guojun inside, "Come on, let's max out this crappy card!"
....
Jiang Nian drove the car back to the wild parking lot along the main road, making a smooth reverse in awe of the old man passing by with his grandson.
With a slam, the car door closed, and down came a student in a school uniform.
The old man: "... I'm seeing things."
Jiang Nian didn't pay much attention, holding his phone and replying to a message. Xu Qianqian asked where he went and if he was still eating the food they made.
Meals included.
He hurried home, dashed upstairs to return the car keys and was about to leave when Li Hongmei directly stopped him.
"Eating at home?"
"No, Mom." Jiang Nian didn't even turn his head as he went out, "I'm eating next door, Xu Qianqian and them made food."
With a slam, the door closed.
Li Hongmei nodded belatedly, "Oh, so he's eating next door... huh?"
"Next door?"
She suddenly widened her eyes, momentarily speechless.
"Good boy..."
Halfway through her sentence, again she was stuck. Suddenly, the pig she raised for over ten years was running away, couldn't help but sigh a little.
She knocked on the study door and said to the confused Old Jiang.
"Didn't I tell you last time, to put the lid back on after using the laundry detergent? Why don't you ever listen!"
Old Jiang: "???"
Meanwhile.
After Jiang Nian knocked, he waited for half a minute.
There was movement behind the door, and the sound of slippers approached from far away. With a creak, Xu Qianqian, wearing an apron, opened the door for him.
"You're here?"
"Yeah, what's with the outfit?" Jiang Nian couldn't help but look down.
The room wasn't cold, her apron revealed a gray sweater underneath, outlining Xu Qianqian's slender waist and full chest.
"Hmph, none of your business!" Xu Qianqian gave him a side-eye, putting her hands on her hips, "Change your shoes and wait for dinner."
Saying this, she turned and walked to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Song Xiyun was still busy. Her smooth and beautiful hair was tied in a bun, exposing her fair and delicate nape.
She was also wearing sleeves on her arms, her five fingers fair and tender.
After Xu Qianqian joined in, everything became orderly. To make it an auspicious number, the two of them cooked four dishes in total.
Jiang Nian couldn't stay idle, leaning against the kitchen door, giggling while admiring the pretty girls.
"You guys are quite capable."
Xu Qianqian glanced at him and casually asked.
"What were you doing just now?"
"Went to the internet café to find my deskmates, took them for a ride." Jiang Nian said, "Just by the riverside, then over the bridge."
Xu Qianqian made a dismissive sound, "What's so fun about that?"
Jiang Nian pointed at her, "You don't understand the joy of boys."
Song Xiyun let out a laugh but immediately held it back. Her head lowered as she pretended to wipe the counter with her mouth pursed.
"It's quite nice."
Jiang Nian heard it and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
"If there's something you want to say, just put it out there on the table."
"No, no." Song Xiyun carried the dish out, her lips constantly pursed, "Qianqian, the steamed egg is ready."
"Oh, oh." Xu Qianqian chopped some green onions.
Probably because Jiang Nian was there, they even presented the dishes nicely, and the surface of the steamed egg was smooth and flawless.
They added a bit of soy sauce and a little sesame oil.
The flavor immediately came out.
There was also a plate of fish, a plate of eggplant, and a plate of shredded potatoes. All quick dishes, but of moderate difficulty for them.
"How is it?" Xu Qianqian puffed out her chest.
"Looks quite appetizing, no different from what the restaurants outside make." Jiang Nian praised twice and started eating directly.
Xu Qianqian glanced at him, "That's more like it."
At the dining table, the two girls sat together. Sitting directly across from Jiang Nian, Xu Qianqian's long legs naturally stretched over.
Having known each other for a long time, they wouldn't be reserved. No need to pretend to be ladylike in front of him; occupying a bit of space was normal.
"Is the room tidied up?" Jiang Nian casually asked.
Song Xiyun replied, "Yes."
The three of them were peers, and there were no rules against talking while eating. The two girls quickly started chatting, and the atmosphere was lively.
Jiang Nian finished eating early and was replying to messages on his phone.
Zhao Qiuxue had just sent him a message, plainly describing her experiences over the past few days and the challenges of starting a store.
"I'm not too sure about the specifics either; let's talk in a few days."
"Okay."
He rubbed his phone, lost in thought. There really wasn't any good solution at present; he could only wait patiently.
Night fell.
During the evening self-study session in the high school building, the entire building was brightly lit.
When Jiang Nian arrived at the classroom, Zeng You was leaning on a desk by the wall, reading a novel on his phone, self-aware of his anti-detection habits.
"Damn, you scared me."
"Damn it, you're the one with the guilty conscience." Jiang Nian cursed with a smile, "What book have you been reading lately?"
Zeng You hesitated slightly upon hearing this.
If he straightforwardly revealed the book he was reading now, he might not be able to lift his head for the next half a year.
"The Supreme Doctor of the Colorful Countryside"
He had never read these novels before, accidentally clicked into it yesterday. He was stunned after the first chapter.
The innocent young man had never seen this, and he ended up reading for an entire day.
He thought for a moment and then looked up.
"The Diary of a Madman."
Indeed, a diary.
"Wow, Zeng You, you're that cultured?" Li Hua was shocked and wanted to sneak a peek, but Zeng You dodged away.
Jiang Nian ignored the two of them, rummaged through his bag for another Bluetooth earbud, and got up to head towards Chen Yunyun.
That's right, he still hadn't returned it.
Not that he forgot, but on purpose.
Such little capricious acts were also a means of advancing their relationship. Without the earphones, Chen Yunyun would think of him.
A bit of a pervert, huh.
Sun Zhicheng was slumped over his desk, worrying about his business.
A few days ago, he found someone to help set up an online store, and that person introduced a one-click opening feature, promising to help drive traffic, and drop-shipping was available.
In the past two years, online stores have been all the rage. Without much thought, seeing how convenient it was to set up, he impulsively opened one.
He spent a few hundred dollars, but the store still had no traffic.
Entrepreneurship is so hard!
He was in distress when he suddenly heard Chen Yunyun's slightly coquettish voice from the front row.
"Well, you only now remembered to return it?"
"What?"
"What do you think? I didn't have earphones to use all day." Chen Yunyun said, "Do you know how I spent my afternoon?"
"Lying around."
"Haha! Not at all." Chen Yunyun looked up at him, smiling, "You think everyone is like you."
"I went driving around with Li Hua and the others this afternoon."
"Why didn't you take us?" Wang Yuhe turned his head, looking up at him, "You promised last time!"
"What's the rush?" Jiang Nian didn't mind at all.
"Hmph!" Wang Yuhe was almost furious, swallowing his anger, "I don't need you. I can get my license after the college entrance exam too!"
"Are you eighteen yet?"
"I..."
Wang Yuhe was so angry at his own youth for the first time, thinking how great it would be if his parents had him earlier.
Then he wouldn't be at a disadvantage arguing with Jiang Nian.
"Old... old thing!!"
Jiang Nian: "???"
Sun Zhicheng, listening on the side, felt even worse. They say one is unsuccessful in love but fruitful in career, but how come for him...
Nothing works!
After returning the earphones, Jiang Nian openly returned to his seat. Facing Zhang Ningzhi's gaze, he sat down calmly.
"Hmm?"
Zhang Ningzhi pouted, huffing lightly. She turned her head to another side and then turned back after a while.
"What were you doing just now?"
"Ask Li Hua." Jiang Nian answered.
"Oh, we went driving by the river." Li Hua looked a bit smug, "I realized, a man needs to have a car."
"What car?" Zeng You turned around, asking with a teasing smile.
"An old Santana."
"Oh, why not drive a BMW?" Zeng You raised his eyebrows, "Rent one, driving it must be awesome."
"No money." Jiang Nian was straightforward, opening the test papers, "If I had that money, I would've bought a phone."
Boys are interested in cars, even if they know nothing. As long as someone leads the conversation, they can chat animatedly.
Zhang Ningzhi felt relieved hearing this.
She saw Jiang Nian chatting with Chen Yunyun over there, thinking he was out with them this afternoon, but it turned out to be the group leader.
Suddenly, the evening self-study bell rang.
Li Qingrong came into the classroom just in time, seated herself, took out a bottle of handmade iced coffee from her bag, and handed it to Jiang Nian.
"Here."
"Oh, oh, thanks." Jiang Nian was stunned for a second before taking it, thinking she really brought coffee, assuming she bought it.
"Did you make it yourself?"
Li Qingrong gave him a glance, looking down.
"Yes."
She was bored in the afternoon and suddenly thought of making it. She couldn't help but purse her lips when she saw Jiang Nian take a sip.
Zhang Ningzhi noticed and felt a bit jealous, angrily leaning on the desk to work on problems.
Jiang Nian was so annoying.