Chapter 273: Chapter 273: The Heat is Picking Up Chapter 273: Chapter 273: The Heat is Picking Up The two reporters who followed along were skilled in writing, and the answers to Jiang Fanyue’s interview questions were also prepared by them. In the interview video, Jiang Fanyue’s temperament as a Caucasian-rich-beauty and a genius girl was portrayed perfectly.

Anyone who saw it would have to say, “Did we underestimate her talent too much initially?”

“No matter what embarrassing things she has done before, if she wins the championship, it wouldn’t be too much to say she’s brought glory to our country, would it?”

“I think so too! As long as it’s about showcasing our domestic culture and leading the world, no matter who she is, I must praise her for doing great!”

Everyone’s expectations for her winning the championship were getting higher and higher.

“Please do a live broadcast of the award ceremony then!”

This last comment reminded Jiang Fanyue.

A live broadcast, indeed, would be a fantastic way to generate buzz.

…

Jiang Zhe and Xun Yining had finished their meal.

On their way back to the hotel, they passed an old-fashioned street.

Someone was selling trinkets.

Xun Yining paused.

Jiang Zhe stood patiently to one side, “Want to take a look?”

“I want to buy them some little things.”

Who ‘they’ were, Jiang Zhe knew all too well.

She nodded, “Go ahead and choose.”

Xun Yining looked down to select; these were just small stones polished into various shapes, with natural forms carved out by water flows on their surfaces.

“Sis, do you like this one?” Xun Yining asked, pointing to one with a star shape.

Jiang Zhe suddenly remembered the star-filled sky from that night and reached out to take it.

“If you like it, I’ll give it to you,” Xun Yining said.

“I’m buying it to give to someone else,” Jiang Zhe pinched it and held it in her palm, “How much is it?”

After purchasing the items, the two then walked back to the hotel.

When Jiang Zhe saw Xun Yining entering her room, she herself entered her room and locked the door behind her.

Just then, a phone call came in, which she answered, and Qin Jingchen’s voice came through.

It was smooth and magnetic, and perhaps because of the night, it had a very deep bubbly tone.

“Are you done with your work?” he asked.

“Yeah, just got back to the hotel after eating.”

Jiang Zhe fidgeted with the small stone in her hand, her eyebrows and eyes drooping, her foxy eyes quiet and beautiful.

Qin Jingchen laughed, “I’ll come over tomorrow, and after you’re done the day after, I’ll accompany you back to the country.”

“Whatever suits you. Come if you have time.”

Jiang Zhe was indifferent.

But Qin Jingchen’s laughter seemed to linger a bit longer; she used to only say the first three words.

Jiang Zhe pinched the bridge of her nose, “Is it funny?”

The laughter stopped on the other end, quite obediently.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up,” Jiang Zhe said.

“You hang up first.”

Qin Jingchen was always like this.

Right before Jiang Zhe hung up the phone, she said quietly, “Bring your stuff tomorrow, I’ll keep it.”

Qin Jingchen was stunned, then he realized she was talking about the bracelet!

The bracelet?

The bracelet given by Mrs. Qin, the one Jiang Zhe had said she would consider accepting after a year!

Qin Jingchen’s joy hadn’t yet burst forth when Jiang Zhe had already ended the call on the other end.

When Qin Jingchen called back, nobody answered.

Jiang Zhe had already entered the bathroom, the sound of flowing water rushing past her ears, and she couldn’t hear the ringing of the phone.

Qin Jingchen held the phone and pulled a pillow into his embrace.

It was a pillow once held by Jiang Zhe, now commandeered by him and packed into his luggage.

In Qin Jingchen’s Moments, which he rarely updates, a new post appeared: Joy.

Fen Ye’s eyes exploded: What joy, Jingchen bro?

He Zizhou: Same question!

The people below in a row: Same question!

After all, Qin Jingchen’s last post was about a piece of news related to Beijing’s economic policies that he had forwarded when he had just started using WeChat ten years ago.

Even Xiao Meng and Xia Enci couldn’t help but ask.

When Jiang Zhe got back from his shower, his WeChat messages were also filled up.

The people who couldn’t get an answer came to him to ask.

Jiang Zhe: “…”

He opened Qin Jingchen’s Moments, glanced at it, and then closed it again.

He opened their chat dialogue, swiped his finger, and closed it as well.

Jiang Zhe had received the information about Qin Jingchen’s flight ticket upon waking up.

The time the ticket had been purchased was just after she had hung up the phone last night.

You had to be quick to place an order that fast.

She curved her lips slightly.

Qin Jingchen would probably arrive in the evening, which coincidentally was when Liang Hani had asked Jiang Zhe out for lunch today to discuss some work matters.

After washing up, Jiang Zhe called upon Xun Yining to join her.

Liang Hani had reserved a private room and greeted them both when they arrived.

It just so happened that Jiang Fanyue and Gu Jiaheng were also dining here.

Seeing Liang Hani and Jiang Zhe, Jiang Fanyue felt a bit curious.

“What’s wrong?” Gu Jiaheng asked.

“That Mr. Liang, he was a judge at the finals before.”

What was he doing with Jiang Zhe?

Jiang Fanyue was somewhat puzzled.

Gu Jiaheng asked her, “Is he judging this time?”

“Not this time. I didn’t see him. But he’s from the fashion association and knows the judges well.”

Jiang Fanyue thought about whether she should go say hello and curry some favor.

But seeing him with Jiang Zhe, it was likely Jiang Zhe had invited him to help Xun Yining network.

The thought alone filled Jiang Fanyue’s heart with concern. Could this influence her own results?

Gu Jiaheng also saw Jiang Zhe and empathized with Jiang Fanyue’s worries.

However, he soon dismissed the idea, “Your scores were given on the spot with everyone watching. Even if Jiang Zhe wants to help Xun Yining, it’s unlikely she can blatantly manipulate your results. At best, she could just facilitate some networking for Xun Yining.”

Jiang Fanyue fiddled with her fingers. For this trip to N Country, she felt she had all but the final essential element.

The weakest link in all aspects was not knowing the judges in advance, unable to communicate and understand the situation.

And Jiang Zhe, she had a head start.

Throughout the meal, she was worried and distracted.

In the private room, Jiang Zhe was in high spirits.

Liang Hani asked with a smile, “Did you encounter some good news? It’s rare to see you this happy.”

“Is that so?” Jiang Zhe didn’t feel like she was smiling.

“Don’t I know your temperament?” Liang Hani teased.

Xun Yining added with a smile from the side, “Maybe she feels happy about my results.”

Jiang Zhe did not deny it and took a bite of fish.

“Want to come over to my place this afternoon? I’ll introduce you to a few designers,” Liang Hani invited.

“Sure.” Jiang Zhe had slept well last night; she didn’t need a nap today.

Liang Hani pointed at her with a finger, “You, you, you. You say there’s no good news, but you agree so readily.”

“Then I’ll wait for you at the hotel,” Xun Yining said sensibly, as he opened the app to call a taxi.

“The kid comes with us,” Liang Hani invited.

Xun Yining truly valued this opportunity and immediately gave up on calling a taxi.

However, a news alert popped up on his mobile phone, and he was taken aback, “A plane destined for N Country had an accident and they’ve lost contact.”

Hearing the words ‘plane’, Jiang Zhe’s nerves were triggered, and she asked, “Where? Which flight?”

“This one, from L Country to N Country.”