Part Three, Chapter 16: The Hundred-Day Feast

mentioned Zhuo Yu'an's assault, focusing instead on Xu Tao's harassment of her.Xu Tao, at another table, immediately stood up and covered his wound, shouting when he heard this.“Don’t spout nonsense,...Xu Haichen is very talented. During his four years of university, he was the one who studied the easiest. He could be found in all sorts of school clubs and participated in many activities outside of school. However, his grades have always been far ahead. Although his final exam scores were always a few points lower than Chen Ning's every year, he was the perennial second place.

Chen Ling only realized it when she graduated from university, why his scores were always a few points lower than hers in every final exam. He did it so that she could get first place and win the scholarship.

At university, he helped her countless times, always in a subtle and unassuming way. By the time she realized it, she had already received so much of his kindness.

Thinking of this, Chen Ning smiled and called out to him, “Senior brother, please give me more advice in the future.”

He truly deserves to be called senior brother.

A classmate joked before: "Does Xu Haichen like Chen Linghui"

Chen Ning understood very well that Xu Haichen didn't have any romantic feelings for her. Their relationship was more like a comradeship forged in battle. The kindness he showed was simply a reflection of his upbringing and natural temperament.

Chen Ling went back to her initial question: "Was it because you felt sorry for me"

Xu Haichen answered her seriously: "It's not sympathy, it's a feeling of finding kindred spirits. Let me put it this way, everyone admitted to this academy is a top student, but how many are truly passionate about this field How many are driven by vanity"

This is true, and even some students only aim to find a decent job after graduation. There are very few who truly pursue their ideals and ambitions.

After they came out of Professor Zhao's office, Xu Haichen suggested, "Let's go have a meal together, to celebrate the new learning journey."

"Alright, I'll treat you this time." Chen Ling said, fearing he would try to pay. She preemptively offered.

"Sure."

But as the two walked to the school gate, Xu Haichen stopped and pointed to a car parked at the gate. He said regretfully, "Sorry, I can't have dinner with you today. My sister came to pick me up."

Chen Ling followed his gaze. The car was parked by the roadside. Although she didn't know much about cars, she recognized the brand; it was at least worth millions.

Chen Ning was surprised to learn about Xu Haichen's family background for the first time, it seemed he was very low-key in his daily life.

Xu Haichen saw through her misunderstanding and explained, "Don't overthink it. My sister can't even afford gas money, that's her boyfriend. Forget it, just call him brother-in-law. My brother-in-law bought it for her."

"Are you referring to the elder sister who told you that doing good deeds is the only way to avert misfortune"

Chen Ning remembered because she was the one who received the kindness.

"Yes, that's her. Only my brother-in-law can tolerate her rambling."

Chen Ning's curiosity was piqued by Xu Haichen, so after saying goodbye, she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she looked at the people in the car.

The distance wasn't very close, and she could only see his profile. Chen Ning could only think of the word "refined" in her mind. Before this, she thought that the sister Xu Haochen mentioned was like a fortune teller.

Where can you find such a beautiful fortune teller.

Chen Ning is an atheist, but sometimes she feels like everything is destined. Just like her, although she has encountered some hardships, she always seems to meet helpful people along the way.

Used to be Song Jingye, now is YaoYao.

Yes, she never dreamed that one day she would be friends with a star.

When she was in her second year of university, her work at the foundation gradually decreased.

I'm focusing all my energy on the exams for the external department.

Not everyone who attends a foreign language institute can get into this unit. The actual admission rate is very low, especially for girls, whose competition is much higher than that of boys.

After she went to graduate school, she rarely contacted Song Jingye. Even though she knew he had been transferred back to Beijing, she didn't take the initiative to reach out to him again.

Instead, it's often Yaoyao who reaches out to her. The more she does so, the clearer it becomes to her why Song Jingye likes Yaoyao.

Even someone like her, would find herself unable to resist falling for Yaoyao, willing to use the most beautiful words in the world to describe her.

Just as I was thinking about it, my phone WeChat rang. It was an invitation from YaoYao, for her baby's 100-day banquet.

Chen Ling was a bit surprised and nervous, after all their circles were completely different.

"You must come, do some exercise beforehand." Yaoyao sent another message.

She had told Yaoyao about her plan to take the exam for an overseas department before, and she didn't expect her to remember it.

She has received a lot of material help from YaoYao in recent years. Many of the clothes she wears on a daily basis were sent to her by YaoYao.

Yayay's reasons were irresistible, "They are all from brands, there are too many, I can't wear them all, and they would just go to waste if I leave them."

And what's even more thoughtful is that, just like when she first received the down jacket, the tags were removed and there wasn't any prominent brand logo.

These styles are especially flattering on you. My friends can't pull them off, Xiaoning, could you help me I need your help to declutter my closet.

Chen Ning truly has no reason to refuse.

People rely on clothing, and horses rely on saddles. All the clothes YaoYao sent her were simple and elegant styles. When worn, they gave off a noble aura.

Completely transformed.

But Yaoyao didn't send shoes, saying sending shoes meant sending bad luck. She also didn't send formal wear, because she said that Yaoyao would only wear it for formal occasions and she didn't want to add trouble for her.

Such a Yaoyao, regardless of what others say about her, Chen Ning returns not being affected at all, and truly understands the reason why Song Jingye loves her.

To attend the hundred-day banquet, she specially went to a gold shop and bought a small golden bracelet with a longevity lock. Although she knew this bracelet was insignificant to Yao Yao's family, it was her heartfelt gift.

She was a little apprehensive about going to such an event, as everyone there was either very famous or incredibly wealthy. She had arrived a bit late because the place was difficult to find.

As I was about to go into the hotel, I saw a Jeep driving up from a distance. A familiar tall figure got out of the car and walked straight towards the hotel.

Chen Ling was stunned, "Long time no see, it's been almost a year since we last met, because of the case in County A."

Song Jingye was also a little surprised to see her here, "Why didn't you go in"

He guessed it must have been YaoYao who invited her.

"Come in now." she said.

"I'll take you inside." Song Jingye didn't have the coldness he once had toward her, and he could see her nervousness and unease.

After bringing her inside, Song Jingye glanced around and found his mother's seat. All the people at that table were women, so he led her straight over there.

Because he had no introduction, Chen Ning didn't know that the person sitting beside her was his mother. It was probably just fate; she only felt that out of all the people at the table, the lady next to her seemed the most amiable and approachable.

"Were you invited by Yaoyao" the wife suddenly asked.

"Yes."

You and a moment ago

"Who brought you here" the other woman asked.

She originally wanted to answer that he was her uncle, but thinking that everyone at the table belonged to his circle, saying he was her uncle wouldn't be appropriate. She only said: "He helped me before."

"I've helped you." The wife repeated those three words meaningfully, then said nothing more.

Chen Ning didn't speak again because she was nervous.

She spent four years as an undergraduate and two years in graduate school here. Etiquette was also a required course for them, so sitting at this table, her words and actions were both polite and elegant, although she was very nervous inside.

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