Chapter 175: Best Friend
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Is it really better?” Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li’s thighs with a skeptical expression.
“Of course, it’s much better!” Jiang Li spun around in place, surprising Zhou Chao.
“Women are truly amazing. You were in pain and couldn’t get out of bed yesterday, and today, you’re up and about with no problem! Impressive!” Zhou Chao couldn’t help but admire.
“There are many more amazing things to discover!” Perhaps it was the experience they had gone through together, but Jiang Li and Zhou Chao now conversed without the previous shyness, feeling like they had both grown from the past two days.
“I’ll look forward to it then!” Zhou Chao reclined on the couch, holding a book titled ‘Orphans of Fog City’, and with a playful look, he raised his head.
“By the way, Brother Chao, you mentioned that Deshe has a performance today in the evening, right?”
“Yes, Old Master Yu called me earlier and said it’s in the evening. Why do you ask?” He put down his book, looking at Jiang Li with a puzzled expression.
“It’s not anything important. My best friend invited me for tea in the afternoon. Would you like to come along?”
“Best friend?” Zhou Chao was actually quite curious about Jiang Li’s circle of friends. After all, everyone has their own social circle, and getting to know a bit more about hers would be beneficial for him.
“Sure, I can go with you this afternoon!”
“Love you!” Jiang Li leaned over to give Zhou Chao a quick kiss, then headed upstairs. Zhou Chao watched her swaying figure and shook his head with a smile before returning to his book.
Time quickly passed, and it was already one in the afternoon. Jiang Li had changed into sportswear, highlighting her perfect figure.
“Brother Chao, we can go now. Have you finished changing?” Jiang Li called upstairs when she noticed Zhou Chao hadn’t come down yet.
“I’m coming!” Zhou Chao appeared wearing sportswear just like Jiang Li, albeit in a different color.
“When did you get this outfit? How come 1 didn’t know?”
“I saw you had a set before, so 1 checked online and got the exact same one!” Zhou Chao replied with a proud expression, to which Jiang Li rolled her eyes.
“Let’s go, Brother Chao! My friend has been texting me a few times already.” “Okay!” Zhou Chao grabbed the keys, and they headed to the garage.
“All Li, where’s your friend?”
“Wangfujing Street!” Zhou Chao heard this and started the car, heading towards Wangfujing.
“All Li, why do you like listening to cross-talk comedy?” Zhou Chao was curious about Jiang Li’s taste in entertainment, given her background.
“That’s completely normal! Even though we have different backgrounds, our interests can still match. Brother Chao, are you judging me unfairly?”
“No, I’ve never been exposed to this before. I thought you guys usually go to listen to things like piano performances, violins, operas, and such,” Zhou Chao quickly explained, mainly because he had never been exposed to this kind of high-level entertainment before, so he was curious.
Of course, Qin Fen and his group were exceptions; they were somewhat different from Jiang Li and Xiao Feng!
The two of them chatted along the way. Perhaps because it was the Lantern Festival today, there was an unusual amount of traffic on the road, making their journey slow and leisurely. By the time they arrived at Wangfujing Street, it was almost three in the afternoon.
“Let’s go!” Jiang Li skillfully hooked her arm around Zhou Chao’s and headed towards the afternoon tea restaurant they had agreed upon.
In the past, Zhou Chao used to be quite resistant to the idea of knowing his girlfriend’s best friend. If the relationship between the best friend and the boyfriend was not handled well, the girlfriend might leave. If the boyfriend and best friend had a good relationship, the girlfriend might feel both parties were being too intimate. So, historically, he had always kept his distance from such situations.
But presently, for Zhou Chao, it held no significance, and he was genuinely curious about the identity of the person Jiang Li had become close friends with.
“Yin Tong, I’m here!” As Zhou Chao and Jiang Li entered the restaurant, Jiang Li rushed towards a woman sitting by the window, sipping her coffee. From what Zhou Chao could tell, she was about the same age as Jiang Li, with short hair and a hint of elegance.
“Oh, you finally remembered I was waiting for you! 1 thought you were so busy with your boyfriend that you forgot about me!” Yin Tong looked at Jiang Li with a teasing smile.
“Come on, there was traffic on the way here!”
“Really? I thought maybe your legs gave out, and you couldn’t walk!” Yin Tong teased further, causing Jiang Li to quickly take a seat next to her.
“Should 1 not be here for a while?” Zhou Chao couldn’t help but speak up as he watched the playful interaction between the two.
Jiang Li immediately stopped her banter with Yin Tong and tidied up her clothes. She walked over to Zhou Chao.
“Yin Tong, this is my boyfriend, Zhou Chao!” Jiang Li introduced while holding Zhou Chao’s arm.
“Your boyfriend?” Yin Tong widened her eyes as she looked at Zhou Chao, then back at Jiang Li. Her hand was suspended in the air, expressing amazement.
“He’s quite handsome, isn’t he?” Yin Tong scrutinized Zhou Chao carefully, making him feel like he was getting goosebumps all over.
“Alright, that’s enough. Keep staring, and you might have to pay!” Jiang Li waved her hand in front of Yin Tong with a teasing smile.
“I can’t believe it! Jiang Li, you asked me those questions that day and even had me take you shopping at Balenciaga. I didn’t expect…” Yin Tong hadn’t finished speaking when Jiang Li covered her mouth with her hand.
“Say one more word, and 1 might just tear your mouth off!” Zhou Chao, watching the two of them, finally understood why Jiang Li had bought those things earlier. It was all because of the guidance of the person before him.
“Brother Chao~” Jiang Li’s concerns were exposed by Yin Tong. She looked at Zhou Chao with a shy expression.
“It’s okay, 1 like it. Next time, you can wear them for me,” Zhou Chao held Jiang Li’s hand and whispered in her ear.
“You two are something else! i invited you out for tea, not to watch you guys act lovey-dovey.” Yin Tong looked at them disdainfully, feeling like she was witnessing a romantic scene.
Soon, a waiter approached their table.
“Hello, sir, may I take your orders?”
“I’ll have a fresh fruit juice. How about you, Jiang Li?” Zhou Chao turned his gaze to Jiang Li, who was already seated next to Yin Tong.
Listening to their private conversation, Jiang Li raised her head and said, “I’ll have a fresh fruit juice as well.”
During their whispered conversation, Yin Tong cast several incredulous glances at Zhou Chao. By the end of their chat, Jiang Li’s face had turned red.
Zhou Chao wasn’t sure what the two of them were talking about and felt awkward asking.
The three of them continued to sit in the tea restaurant until 530 in the afternoon. Most of the time, he listened to Jiang Li and Yin Tong chatting, with Yin Tong even revealing some embarrassing moments of Jiang Li’s. Some of the stories even made Zhou Chao burst into laughter.
“It’s about time. How about we go grab some dinner?” Zhou Chao checked the time and realized it was getting late. He had to attend De She’s performance in the evening, so he suggested.
“Sure, let’s go eat Peking duck. It’s been a while since I had it. What do you guys think?” Zhou Chao thought it sounded good. He had been in Beijing for quite a while and had never tried authentic Peking duck.
“Sounds good. Quanjude it is!” Jiang Li agreed.. They all got up and headed out, and of course, Zhou Chao would be the one settling the bill!