CHAPTER 479: CHAPTER 396: LI QINGRONG’S HEART GESTURE AND MY WIFE, YOUZHI

"You saying quit it?" Jiang Nian was speechless, glancing around, "Just about time to pack up, let’s go eat outside."

He saw Zhizhi and the others walking over, obviously having something to say.

So he simply stayed put, waiting where he was.

"Outside?" Li Hua started making a big-eyed small-eyed face again.

Jiang Nian said, "My treat."

"Damn, bro." Li Hua was instantly distracted, "If we’re talking about benevolence, you’re second to none in Zhen Nan."

"Stop with the flattery, don’t I know these good points myself?" Jiang Nian said, "Call everyone, even the substitutes."

"Got it, bro." Li Hua started waving his hands and went to inform the others on the team.

Afraid a brother will drive a Land Rover, but not afraid a godfather will.

Eating outside will cost a pretty penny; in the past, Li Hua would suggest splitting the bill. But now, he’d just say hurry up.

Li Hua could see clearly now, Jiang Nian was also a moneybag, not easily worn out by meals. If the team won the championship, there’d be prize money too.

In short, when Jiang Nian treats, everyone feels at ease.

To this day, Li Hua still doesn’t know... exactly how much money Jiang Nian’s card gets for living expenses each month. If you ask, it’s just a few hundred bucks.

What kind of life do people live on a few hundred bucks?

Chen Yunyun was the first to walk over, greeting Jiang Nian and congratulating him on his match win gracefully and with a gentle smile asked.

"Gonna eat at the dorm canteen?"

"Nah, later I’m going with them to eat outside." Jiang Nian pointed in Li Hua’s direction, "You wanna join?"

"No." Chen Yunyun shook her head.

"We still need to go back to the dorm to get water, no time." Wang Yuhe popped up from behind Chen Yunyun and asked on a whim.

"Jiang Nian! Can you carry two buckets of water to the fifth floor?"

"I can, next time I’ll steal your kettle." Jiang Nian fibbed casually, "What milk tea do you want? I’ll bring it to you on the way back."

"No... no need, right?" Chen Yunyun hesitated, considering his time, "You don’t have time, you’ll be late."

"Nah, just order." Jiang Nian didn’t blink an eye.

"...Alright then." Chen Yunyun ordered a simple milk tea.

"I want! I want that one..." Wang Yuhe excitedly ordered a milk tea and then left with Chen Yunyun.

Jiang Nian turned his head and saw Li Qingrong also preparing to leave with Cai Xiaoqing and the others.

In the moment of turning, their eyes met.

Li Qingrong’s expression didn’t change much, as if pondering something. Thinking about what Cai Xiaoqing just said, about friendly gestures between friends.

So, she slowly extended her hand. Her index and thumb clumsily intersected, forming an angle, and then pinched together tightly.

Then, she raised her hand toward her friend.

"Hmm?" Jiang Nian was stunned.

Got dizzy, saw the class monitor making a heart with one hand at me. (female classmate gesture) (pondering jpg) Not sure, looked again.

He glanced again, it was indeed a heart.

Gulp, Jiang Nian couldn’t help but swallow a bit of saliva. His heart bounced helplessly, and he instantly felt hot.

Kind of felt like spring had sprung.

The cool beauty silently making a heart with one hand, it inexplicably hit his cute-spot, he almost melted.

Sun Zhicheng, as the class football team’s seasoned defender, made an indelible contribution to the recent victory.

At this moment, he just stood at the edge of the group. Like a reclusive hero, finished with his task, silently leaving glory behind.

Liu Yang and the others were cheering for Jiang Nian’s treat, excitedly chatting like a bunch of monkeys about what to eat.

Sun Zhicheng folded his arms, a subtle smile on the corner of his mouth.

He had long since moved beyond trivial interests, not particularly interested in dinner, simply enjoying the feeling of victory.

Soon, he would decline these people’s invitations.

Thinking this, Sun Zhicheng turned with a carefree expression. Unfortunately, he happened to see the class monitor making a heart with one hand.

He couldn’t help but hold his breath, pupils unconsciously widening. The whole person froze, speechless.

A few seconds later, Sun Zhicheng slowly came back to himself. Suddenly realizing something, he looked in the direction of the heart being made, it was Jiang Nian!

In that moment, his previously calm, tranquil heart was pierced.

Honestly, he did hope the class monitor would manage Jiang Nian. Even if the two of them were together, it would be beneficial for him.

But! Not for you two to show off!

Jealousy surged from deep within, Sun Zhicheng almost lost his composure, he returned to the group with a sullen face.

Jiang Nian is so damn audacious!

He was definitely going to join the meal and eat to his heart’s content!

Not many people saw this scene, but those who did were somewhat dazed. Some turned back for more glances at Li Qingrong.

Among them were a few of the departing class members, all staring in a daze.

Shao Ziheng was even ready to go up and flirt, not caring about Jiang Nian’s feelings. However, after a few steps forward.

He recognized Li Qingrong’s face and silently took a different path.

Directly, nothing happened.

...

"What are you looking at?" Zhang Ningzhi got there first, eyeing Jiang Nian intensely, "You and the class monitor have such a good relationship."

Holy crap, my wife Ningzhi!

Suddenly feeling... a chill in the chest, touching it, no holes.

"Not really, just an ordinary classmate relationship." Jiang Nian said, and then changed the subject, "Wanna come eat with us?"

Zhang Ningzhi, hands behind her back, glanced at the lively group.

"Not at all, what am I going to do at a boys’ dinner? Congrats on winning the match, win again next time, okay."

Zhizhi temporarily reverted to her cute side, her healing ability maxed out.

"I’ll cheer for you at your next match, but if someone else cheers for you and you don’t need me then..."

Darn it, here we go again, my Ning.

Jiang Nian stared at her for a few seconds, then moved to her side and stared for a few more seconds. Finally, he circled around her, his gaze full of scrutiny.

Zhang Ningzhi shrank her neck like a quail.

"What are you doing?"

"That line... Yao Beibei taught you to say it, right?" Jiang Nian rubbed his chin, starting to scold, "Yao Beibei is an idiot!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ningzhi immediately felt guilty.

"No, it was me who wanted to say it."

"Quite loyal, but it’s useless." Jiang Nian pinched her palm, then on her arm.

"Just wait, I’ll catch Yao Beibei back, and you two will face judgment together!"

Zhang Ningzhi instantly lowered her head, hiding her hands in her pockets. Her face gradually turned red, Zhizhi murmuring with no rebuttal.

"I’m leaving, enjoy your meal."

With that, she didn’t look back and ran off with all her might.

Jiang Nian stood in place, somewhat speechless, thinking to himself what on earth was this all about. It was all Yao Beibei’s fault, this type of gossipy friend is not to be kept.

This petty trick of a green tea girl couldn’t fool his eyes at all.

In no time at all, everything was settled. At the moment, only the nine members of class three’s soccer team were left on the field.

Seven regulars plus two substitutes, the group grandly headed toward the small restaurant outside the North Gate.

The sky was gradually getting darker.

The small restaurant was brightly lit, and a table full of sumptuous dishes and drinks had already been arranged ahead of time. As soon as a few of them sat down, they started eating immediately.

"Whoa, there’s alcohol!"

"Nian, are you drinking or not?"

"Chump Li Hua, you think you can drink?" Ma Guojun laughed, "Did you forget you got caught by the English teacher last time you drank?"

"Chi Shi!" Li Hua protested, "It’s simple, I’ll just drink a little, then buy some gum later."

"Should I have a little too?" Liu Yang hesitated.

"I’ll just drink some soda, I’m scared." Ma Guojun chickened out, "You guys go ahead, be careful not to get caught."

"Then I’ll have some, I can hold my liquor." Lin Dong stood up and turned to Sun Zhicheng, "Acheng, are you drinking?"

Sun Zhicheng initially wanted to decline, but after seeing Jiang Nian already drinking, he thought if Jiang Nian isn’t afraid, why should he be?

"Sure, I can handle my liquor too."

The rest, including Hu Nianzhong, also drank. So the drinks that were initially prepared were only consumed by Ma Guojun.

On the table, the clinking of glasses and laughter didn’t stop.

Ma Guojun silently looked at the spread of dishes, estimating how much it all cost and thought to himself it was a bit pricey.

Jiang Nian the rich guy, hiding well normally.

Rob the rich to help the poor, robbing!

At the table, after Jiang Nian was full from the drinks and dishes, he fell silent.

Sun Zhicheng, Li Hua, and Luo Yong were all drunk, both weak at drinking and eager to play. Liu Yang and Lin Dong’s necks were red from drinking.

The big guy didn’t drink a single drop and was fine. Hu Nianzhong held his liquor well; other than the smell of alcohol in his mouth, he was unaffected.

Three were drunk, two were tipsy.

The question arose, how to get the five of them back with only four including Jiang Nian?

"What do we do?" Ma Guojun asked.

The sober ones at the table all looked at Jiang Nian, accustomed to him being the decision-maker.

"Let’s just let them sober up a bit first."

Hearing this, Ma Guojun and the others sprang into action. Liu Yang and Lin Dong could walk, though occasionally a bit wobbly.

After some hustle, they finally got back to the classroom.

By this time, evening study had ended.

Jiang Nian and Lin Dong helped the drunk Sun Zhicheng back to his seat and distributed milk tea to Chen Yunyun and Wang Yuhe.

"Thank you."

"Thanks. (grudgingly)"

Since during evening study there were no leadership checks or headcounts, Cai Xiaoqing turned a blind eye and pretended not to know.

But when they returned, she specifically counted heads.

"Hmm? Drinking again?"

"No, not me." Jiang Nian smiled, deliberately pinching his collar, "Smell me if you don’t believe, honesty guaranteed."

Cai Xiaoqing stepped back, rolling her eyes, thinking these boys really love making trouble.

"Then what’s with them? They smell strongly of alcohol."

"Huh?" Jiang Nian feigned ignorance, shaking his head, "I tried my best to stop them and led by example."

"But alas, Li Hua insisted on getting them drunk. You know how boys are, too embarrassed to refuse, so....."

"Forget it, I’m not dealing with you guys." Cai Xiaoqing rubbed her forehead, glanced at him, and walked away.

The classroom was brightly lit.

Jiang Nian returned to his seat, glanced at Li Hua who was sleeping on the table, and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Haha, he’s weak but his addiction is strong!"

"Hmph, you just know how to be snarky." Zhang Ningzhi peeked from behind a book, covertly watching him.

"Then let me pinch you..." Jiang Nian instinctively reached out but she dodged.

"No, no, pinch yourself!" Zhang Ningzhi pouted, teasingly saying, "You could pinch the group leader too!"

A slight rift had formed between them.

Jiang Nian wasn’t sure what it was, so he didn’t act rashly or question it, just passed her a cup of milk tea.

Zhang Ningzhi pouted, slightly softening.

During the first evening self-study, the on-duty teacher stayed on the podium since entering the classroom.

Midway through, old Liu burst in.

Fortunately, he didn’t enter the classroom but stood at the door. He pointed at the desk of the first person by the door, asking for Jiang Nian.

"Jiang Nian, the homeroom teacher wants to see you."

"Hmm?" Jiang Nian instinctively got up but hesitated for a moment, then quietly said to Zhang Ningzhi, "I’m doomed."

Doomed?

Quite the opposite, it was a chance to reconcile with Zhizhi.

The last person he was afraid of was old Liu. Their relationship was beyond a typical teacher-student one.

Even though it wasn’t quite right to take the team out for dinner and drinks, they were off campus after all.

Besides, Jiang Nian got them back safely. Even if the drinking was discovered, it wouldn’t be a major issue.

But Zhang Ningzhi didn’t know this; she was genuinely worried.

"Will you get scolded?"

"Yeah." Jiang Nian sighed, giving Zhang Ningzhi a reluctant smile before he left, "I’m off."

With that, he resolutely walked towards the classroom door.

Zhang Ningzhi watched his back, her heart tightening. She even began to blame old Liu, thinking Jiang Nian had won the game.

After all, it was for the class’s benefit, he shouldn’t be punished instead of rewarded.

It’s unfair.

Outside the classroom.

Old Liu furrowed his brow and spoke.

"You’ve been skipping more and more lately, what’s going on?"

"Teacher, didn’t you know?" Jiang Nian touched his face and said directly, "I promise I can bring back a championship."

Hearing this, old Liu swallowed the words he was about to say.

The next second, a very serious Mr. Liu couldn’t help but laugh!

"Really?"