Chapter 685: Chapter 296: The Hardest Thing to Bear Is a Beauty’s Affection!
Then he said: "I understand, Yiran, not only is Mr. Zhang handsome and promising, but he is also loyal and considerate. You’ve found such a boyfriend, Uncle is genuinely happy for you."
"Uncle also wishes you both a beautiful future and everlasting unity."
Li Yiran nodded, both shy and joyful: "Thank you, Uncle Chen!"
Zhang Jingdong timely added: "Uncle Chen, rest assured, I will definitely take good care of Yiran!"
Chen Dalong was clearly pleased with Zhang Jingdong’s use of "Uncle Chen" and nodded happily: "Uncle trusts you!"
The two talked for a bit more before Chen Dalong left.
Not long after, Zhang Jingdong and Li Yiran finished their meal and left the restaurant together.
The two strolled along the street arm in arm, both smiling, and walked for a while before Zhang Jingdong escorted Li Yiran to the alley entrance.
"By the way, to ensure everything goes smoothly, during the exam days I’ll arrange for someone to drive you. Here’s her number."
Li Yiran instinctively waved her hand: "No need, I’m not that delicate, it’s no trouble..."
Zhang Jingdong placed his hand on her fragrant shoulder: "It’s not about trouble, but absolute safety. After all, these days are crucial, and we can’t let our guard down!"
"To be honest, if I weren’t busy, I would personally drive you, so please don’t refuse, alright?"
Li Yiran felt warm inside seeing how pampered she was by Zhang Jingdong, especially in his considerate tone.
She nodded obediently: "...Okay."
After leaving Long Yue’s number with Li Yiran, the two chatted for a bit before Zhang Jingdong for the first time escorted Li Yiran to her doorstep.
"Alright, go in. Just remember, keep calm, do well in the exam. At any time, your man will unconditionally support you!"
"...Hmm."
After speaking, Li Yiran suddenly looked up and kissed Zhang Jingdong, blushing, before quickly turning around to go home.
Zhang Jingdong stood at the spot for over a minute, savoring the moment.
To be honest, although he’s seen the world, that kiss from Li Yiran felt really good.
Perhaps that’s the charm of the high school beauty at eighteen.
He smiled and shook his head, then left leisurely.
Out of the alley, he suddenly noticed the beauty of the sunset-lit path and followed it to the main road.
Halfway along, he found a video store.
Instinctively thinking of something, he glanced around, found it quiet, and quickly walked in.
Feigning interest, he browsed around, then took advantage of the emptiness to ask the owner: "Boss, do you have Western movies?"
The owner, seeing Zhang Jingdong appear well-mannered, refrained from introducing the store’s new stock.
Upon hearing this, he instantly confirmed that all men are the same.
Eagerly, he replied: "Yes, how many do you want? We have a promotion, buy three get one free!"
"You have a promotion?"
"Yeah, buy three of those kind, and get one art film free."
"What art films do you have?"
The owner was momentarily stunned, not expecting Zhang Jingdong to ask this, as most people come for the other type.
Seeing Zhang Jingdong seemed genuine, he patiently responded: "There’s ’Basic Instinct’, ’Naked Lambs’, ’Peach’..."
Zhang Jingdong promptly interrupted: "Then I’ll take those three."
The owner was completely taken aback: "Seriously, these aren’t as exciting, why buy all art ones?"
Unwilling to argue, Zhang Jingdong asked: "How much are the others?"
"...15."
Zhang Jingdong took out his wallet, drew a fifty and handed it to him: "Keep the change, give me the discs!"
The boss, seeing Zhang Jingdong’s generosity, promptly nodded: "Alright, alright, wait a moment!"
He swiftly went to the back room and returned with the discs.
Meaningfully, he handed Zhang Jingdong four discs: "You’re so generous, I can’t take advantage of you, here’s a gift, guaranteed satisfaction!"
Zhang Jingdong glanced at the cover, then nodded: "Thanks, see you!"
"Come back anytime, we have new stock every week!"
Zhang Jingdong waved his hand and exited the store.
He placed the discs in his handbag, hailed a taxi at the roadside.
"Driver, to Jinghu No.1 Villa District."
"Okay!"
Midway, Zhang Jingdong texted Yan Ning: Home yet?
Yan Ning: Zifeng has an exam tomorrow, so I didn’t go to the office today.
Thinking no wonder He Jieyu was idle, Zhang Jingdong replied: Since that’s the case, after I tutor Zifeng, how about watching a movie in your room?
Yan Ning: Sure, what movie do you want to watch? I can find it now.
Zhang Jingdong: What I want to watch, you probably don’t have, I’ve prepared it myself.
Yan Ning: Hmm? What movie?
Zhang Jingdong: You’ll find out then, it’ll be eye-opening!
After half a minute, Yan Ning replied: Okay.
She must have guessed something, being an adult.
Half an hour later, the car gently stopped at the entrance of the community.
Zhang Jingdong got off and entered.
First, he strolled around his villa, all renovations now complete, ready for move-in within two to three months at most.
He admired the backyard scenery for a while in the pavilion, then left for Yan Ning’s home.
Yan Ran was as usual watching TV on the first floor. Seeing Zhang Jingdong, she cheerfully greeted him: "Uncle, you’re here!"
Zhang Jingdong nodded: "Where’s your aunt?"
"Aunt’s in her room handling work, my brother’s preparing for tomorrow’s exam."
"Alright, you keep watching, I’ll go find your brother."
"Okay."
Zhang Jingdong went upstairs, first to Yan Zifeng’s room for the final pre-exam tutoring.
Along the way, he taught him tricks like "If three short and one long, choose long; if three long, one short, choose short; two long two short, choose B; if mixed, choose C."
Near 10 PM, he left the room and headed to the third floor, arriving at Yan Ning’s room door.
Knocking twice, the door soon opened.
Upon seeing Yan Ning, Zhang Jingdong froze on the spot!
Because she was wearing a wine-colored robe!