Having answered the reporter’s question, the remaining inquiries were mostly standard.
Bao Nan responded to each of their questions one by one.
The entire press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proceeded almost flawlessly.
"Alright, everyone, today’s press conference ends here. See you next week."
After finishing the closing statement, Bao Nan picked up a folder and walked backstage.
As he walked, he took out his phone from the pocket of his suit pants, and Gu Qize’s message was the first to pop up.
Bao Nan raised an eyebrow and reached out to open it.
[Picture] Second brother, do you think you’ll ever get promoted in this life?
He opened the photo, zoomed in and out, repeating the action several times.
Because Gu Qize had taken a picture of Chen Changlu holding an umbrella for Jiang Tong.
So now, in Bao Nan’s eyes, the two of them seemed intimately snuggled together.
Bao Nan took a deep breath, continually reminding himself that it’s her business, as long as she’s happy.
Yet he couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy, like a few years old vinegar spilled over.
Indeed, the jealousy you have no right to feel is the strongest.
Gu Qize’s call came in at the right time, "Second brother, you saw that photo, right? I’m with them now, they’ve gone to the Sea River Banquet, are you coming over?"
Upon hearing this, Bao Nan pinched his forehead with his other hand. After a few minutes of mental struggle, he eventually nodded in agreement.
"I’ll be there right away."
...
Sea River Banquet.
Chen Changlu put down the black umbrella that covered both of them, speaking warmly and gently, "Senior, you promised to treat me to a meal once you earn money. You can’t back out."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tong lowered her head and chuckled softly, "Got it."
Back then, Chen Changlu’s family situation wasn’t great, but to avoid embarrassing him.
Jiang Tong would always jokingly say that he should treat her back once he made money.
She didn’t expect him to remember.
The two chose a seat by the corridor, separated by a bamboo screen, with another table on the other side of the screen.
Gu Qize seized the opportunity and sat next to them, able to clearly hear their conversation.
"Senior, have you gone back to Hengchuan lately?"
Chen Changlu poured a cup of red tea for Jiang Tong and asked.
Jiang Tong took the tea and smiled, "I haven’t been back for a long time."
"There’s an alumni reunion in Hengchuan next month, do you want to go back together? Your photo has been hung up in the Hall of Honor."
Jiang Tong was a bit shocked by this, "My photo?"
Is it true?
Back then, she was considered incorrigible by all the teachers at school.
The principal even declared that he wouldn’t rest until she was ’dead’ and they’d share the same surname.
Oh, well, they already shared the same surname since the principal was her uncle.
Chen Changlu had heard a bit about Jiang Tong’s past.
He chuckled a few times, "Senior, actually, we all admire you."
No matter the time, she always followed her heart in her actions.
Unlike them, who always had to weigh everything carefully.
"Can I take that as a compliment?"
Jiang Tongdan blinked her bright, alluring eyes, her face betraying her excitement despite her playful demeanor.
Chen Changlu gazed at her intensely, "Yes, to me, you’ve always been the most impressive person."
Just a few words, and Gu Qize next door wanted to howl at the sky.
My dear second brother!
You should learn a thing or two from others!