Ch 248: We’ll See

Jiang Zhou’s sentence, “The world is indeed very small,” ended on a slightly rising note, carrying an indefinable meaning that made Yu Bai inexplicably uncomfortable.

What made her heart skip a beat even more was that he accurately called out her name!

On the National Highway that afternoon, she had never mentioned her name.

Could it be that Professor Li had mentioned her to him beforehand?

This thought flashed through her mind, and Yu Bai quickly suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing a polite smile on her face: “It’s a coincidence. By the way, Grandfather and Grandmother… are they feeling better?”

Seeing Yu Bai’s calm expression, the curve of Jiang Zhou’s lips deepened slightly, and he stepped aside to clear the way.

“Thanks to Miss Yu Bai’s Brain-Clearing Incense, my grandfather and grandmother are much better now. They are talking with Grandpa Li inside. They keep saying they want to thank you properly.”

“That’s good.” Yu Bai breathed a sigh of relief; as long as the elderly were fine.

As soon as she finished speaking, Professor Li Bai Chong’s slightly loud voice came from the main room, with a hint of joy: “Is it Xiaobai here? Come in, come in! Don’t stand at the door!”

“Yes, Professor Li, I’m here!” Yu Bai replied crisply, her steps quickening, she bypassed Jiang Zhou and quickly walked towards the main room.

Behind Yu Bai, Jiang Zhou followed unhurriedly, his gaze fixed on her.

Yu Bai possessed an aura similar to his—both concealing secrets.

This sense of kinship, mixed with the goodwill brought about by her helping hand, also aroused a strong interest in Yu Bai in him.

Yu Bai naturally noticed the gaze behind her. Although she was unsure of Jiang Zhou’s specific thoughts, she instinctively felt that this man seemed to have some interest in her.

It wasn’t the kind between a man and a woman; it was more like curiosity and an approach towards an interesting soul.

She quickly walked into the main room and saw that the two elderly people were indeed energetic and were chatting happily with Professor Li Bai Chong.

“Professor Li, Grandpa Jiang, Grandmother Jiang, good evening.” Yu Bai greeted respectfully.

Li Bai Chong chuckled and beckoned: “Hey, Xiaobai, come here! Let me introduce you. This is your Grandpa Jiang, this is your Grandmother Jiang, and this is their grandson, Jiang Zhou, from the Capital City.”

The Jiang Family from the Capital City?

Yu Bai’s heart skipped a beat, but her smile remained unchanged as she readily greeted them: “Hello, Grandpa Jiang, hello, Grandmother Jiang.”

If it were just an ordinary family, she wouldn’t have to think much about it.

But Professor Li specifically mentioned “the Jiang Family from the Capital City,” and these four words exploded in her mind like a thunderbolt!

In her past life, she was tormented by Zhou Anan until she was dying and delirious. In her unclear state of mind, she vaguely heard a conversation between Zhao Jia and Zhou Anan.

Zhou Anan’s tone was filled with panic and resentment: “Dad said the Jiang Family from the Capital City seems to be taking action… after dealing with that bitch Yu Bai, he’ll send us abroad… otherwise, it’ll be too late…”

At that time, Yu Bai only felt a surge of morbid pleasure.

The Jiang Family?

Good!

Kill them!

I hope they are ruined and never recover!

Could this Jiang Family be that Jiang Family?

If so, that would be… wonderful!

Yu Bai’s thoughts raced; no matter what, befriending the Jiang Family would be beneficial to her.

Thousands of thoughts, but in a flash.

Yu Bai suppressed all her surging emotions, took out two brocade bags she had prepared from her small bag, and handed them over:

“Grandpa Jiang, Grandmother Jiang, this is a little Soothing Incense and Brain-Clearing Incense I made. It’s a small token of my appreciation, I hope you like it.”

Grandmother Jiang took them, and upon smelling the elegant fragrance, she immediately smiled happily.

“Oh my, this child is too polite! The incense this afternoon was excellent. This old woman smelled it, and my head didn’t hurt anymore. Thank you so much!”

“Hey, Xiaobai! Do you still have that herbal ring you made?”

Li Bai Chong suddenly spoke, pointing to the ring on his hand.

“It’s so beautiful, give one to Grandpa Jiang and Grandmother Jiang each to wear! For health!”

Upon hearing this, Yu Bai’s heart stirred again.

Professor Li’s words were clearly a hint!

For him to be so serious, even going so far as to directly ask for her little trinkets as gifts, the identities of these two elderly people were probably far more important than she had imagined!

Yu Bai understood immediately, quickly lowered her head, using her small bag as cover, and quickly took out—three Crystal Core Rings from her space.

That’s right, three.

Originally, she only wanted to take two, one each for Grandpa Jiang and Grandmother Jiang.

But she caught sight of Jiang Zhou, who had somehow walked closer, smiling at her, his gaze gentle yet probing.

He had a tall figure and a steady demeanor; even when quietly standing there, he had an undeniable presence.

Yu Bai’s heart moved, so she took one more.

She raised her head, still wearing that humble and proper smile, and handed two rings to Grandpa Jiang and Grandmother Jiang respectively.

“Grandpa Jiang, Grandmother Jiang, these are herbal rings I made myself. Wear them for fun; they might be good for your health.”

Then, she turned to Jiang Zhou and handed him the last ring: “Mr. Jiang, this one is for you.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Zhou’s eyes, as if he hadn’t expected to receive one as well.

But quickly, he concealed that surprise; a faint smile appeared in his deep eyes as he reached out to take it.

His fingertips accidentally touched Yu Bai’s fingertip, cool and delicate.

Jiang Zhou’s eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a low voice, “Thank you.”

Grandpa Jiang and Grandmother Jiang were already examining the rings in their hands.

The ring band was made of red gold, smooth to the touch, with a somewhat antique texture. It wasn’t particularly exquisite, but it had a unique charm.

However, the green gemstones inlaid on the ring face made them a little uncertain. The green gemstones had a peculiar color, clear and translucent, as if there were flowing lights inside, but they were not any of the precious gemstones they knew.

What treasures hadn’t the Jiang Family seen? To be honest, they didn’t find these gold rings rare.

Even though the green gemstones were somewhat unusual, they were far from moving them.

What was this old friend Li Bai Chong up to?

The two elderly people exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of confusion in the other’s eyes.

Could it be… that it was really just to promote this junior named Yu Bai?

But this way of promotion was a little too… deliberate.

With their status, what human relationships hadn’t they seen? They couldn’t quite figure out Li Bai Chong’s intentions for a while.

Li Bai Chong naturally saw the doubt and fleeting disdain on his old friends’ faces.

However, he didn’t explain, but simply smiled and waved his hand, his tone carrying an undeniable mystery: “Hey, try them on! Old Jiang, good things, you’ll know when you wear them!”

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