Liu Jing did it on purpose for You Changjin to hear. She's over forty. Making her care about some irrelevant facesaving is the kind of foolish thing only young people would do.
The first time Liu Jing met You Changjin, she already made him lose face. So saying such words in front of You Changjin doesn't come off as mean.
However, for Zhou Yuwen, it was the first time seeing the affable Aunt Jing showing such a mean side, and he felt a bit awkward thinking, Aunt Jing, didn't you hear him? He's my academic advisor, are you trying to mess with me on purpose?
Indeed, You Changjin didn't look too good at that moment. He's not a fool, and the words Liu Jing just said were clearly targeting him, but he didn't hold a grudge against Zhou Yuwen.
Teacher You's character is unquestionable. As a teacher, he has the broad-mindedness to nurture and educate. It's not the first time Liu Jing has disliked him, there's no need for him to be angry with a child.
But inside, he did feel bad.
No matter how hard he tried, he could never change Jiang Xinyi's mother's prejudice against him.
Seeing that everyone was silent, and the situation became awkward, Zhou Yuwen took the initiative to change the subject, "Aunt Jing, why are you still waiting here? The party is about to start."
Liu Jing also felt helpless, she said she had asked Xiao Li to get someone to pick her up, but she had been waiting for a long time, and no one had shown up.
Zhou Yuwen said, maybe it's too chaotic inside the hall.
"Aunt Jing, how about I take you inside?"
"Oh sure." Liu Jing agreed without hesitation, even taking the initiative to grab Zhou Yuwen's hand and loop her arm through Zhou Yuwen's, showing affection for her younger relative.
If it were an opposite-sex peer who made such a move, it might indeed make people think too much. But Liu Jing was over twenty years older than Zhou Yuwen, her actions really just showed that she liked this young man.
Of course, there was also a possibility that she did it on purpose for You Changjin to see, letting him know she didn't like him.
But her abrupt action did stun Zhou Yuwen for a moment, but he quickly recovered, glanced at You Changjin who was standing there stunned, and couldn't help but suggest, "Teacher You, how about we take Aunt Jing over first?"
"Oh, sure!" You Changjin wasn't going to blame Zhou Yuwen, but he really felt upset, at the same time he was also relieved, at least, Liu Jing liked a younger man who was his junior.
Maybe, Zhou Yuwen could whisper some good words in her ear...
Holding this thought, You Changjin perked up.
Following behind Zhou Yuwen, they took Liu Jing to the hall.
On the way, Liu Jing indeed seemed to be teasing You Changjin on purpose, constantly praising Zhou Yuwen's many virtues, marveling how he had managed to buy a car and a house in Jinling at such a young age and how he had also made a considerable amount of money from writing novels.
"The only pity is, you're too young, otherwise, I would definitely set you up with Xinyi, and I'd make sure you two got together!" Liu Jing said this right in front of You Changjin.
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No, Aunt Jing, you're really going for the kill!
How embarrassing, You Changjin actually smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, Aunt, if Yuwen were just a few years older, I'd even think about introducing Xinyi to Yuwen! Yuwen is truly my best student!"
Saying this, Liu Jing didn't expect You Changjin could endure so much, so she went further and asked, "Then what do you think, is there a possibility for them now?"
No, that's way too bullying.
"Aunt Jing, stop joking, I have a girlfriend, and besides, Sister Xinyi is so outstanding, how could she possibly consider me? Sister Xinyi should find a man who can take care of her, and I, I can't even take care of myself." Zhou Yuwen tried to quickly gloss over the matter.
However, it is indeed hard to guess the minds of these middle-aged women, it's hard to tell which of their words are true and which are jokes.
Just current topic, saying Zhou Yuwen and Jiang Xinyi were well suited was initially just a joke.
But then it started to feel a bit serious.
Until Zhou Yuwen spoke, Liu Jing smiled and added, "It doesn't matter if you can't take care of yourself, I'm trying to find a match for Xinyi, not a nanny. Our family is so wealthy, wouldn't we be able to take care of you two?"
You Changjin's expression became increasingly awkward.
Even combined, the salt Zhou Yuwen had eaten in his two lifetimes probably wasn't as much as Liu Jing had.
Just when it was exceedingly awkward.
Luckily, right after they walked into the hall, Su Qing, who saw Zhou Yuwen from a distance, happily came over to greet him, "Zhou Yuwen!"
Su Qing was the host of tonight's event, dressed in a light yellow off-the-shoulder long dress and high heels.
According to the agreement between Su Qing and Zhou Yuwen, tonight was supposed to be Su Qing's shining moment.
Thus, Su Qing had made a special effort to dress up, her face adorned with exquisite makeup, even her hair had been specially styled at the hair salon that morning, so at this moment, Su Qing truly looked dazzling.
Holding up her dress, she ran over happily, at first pouting in annoyance, "Why are you just getting here? I've sent you over a dozen messages! I thought you were going to stand me up!"
Zhou Yuwen responded, "Don't talk nonsense, when have I ever gone back on my word?"
"You've sure been full of sweet talk!" Su Qing pouted, whenever she was with Zhou Yuwen, Su Qing always felt like she turned into a little girl, when she said Zhou Yuwen went back on his word, it was nothing more than the vain promises of love, now turned into nothing.