After Jiang Hongshao came out of the bath, she was wearing a light blue pajamas. She saw her mother flipping through a book by her bedside next to a lamp. The mobile phone on the bedside table was no longer in the position where she had originally placed it. Jiang Hongshao noticed it, but without saying much, she walked over and sat on the chair next to her.
In Jiang Yueqin's hand was a collection of poems that Jiang Hongshao had been reading before, "Songs of Innocence". Of course, most of these books were taken from her bookcase. Jiang Yueqin's wooden cabinets that surrounded her study were filled with all kinds of books. She had roughly calculated that there were more than 6,000 books. Jiang Hongshao would often take them out to read when she had nothing to do. From the ancient "Popular Literature and Art" to "Youth Digest" and various famous works, she usually read them all.
Jiang Hongshao was still using a towel to wipe her hair, which had not yet been completely dried. Jiang Yueqin spoke first, "Your classmate called just now and said that his name is... Cheng Ran, right?"
Jiang Hongshao said "Oh".
Jiang Yueqin crossed her legs and flipped through a book nonchalantly, saying, "Is this your classmate from Shanhai back then?"
Jiang Hongshao nodded.
"He's quite polite..." Jiang Yueqin thought for a moment and smiled, "He was both intelligent and brave when he was in Shanhai, and he's not afraid of authority when he came to No. 10 Middle School... This is probably a family tradition. It's quite interesting."
Jiang Hongshao didn't say anything, but raised her eyelashes slightly, looking like she was carefully fixing her hair.
Jiang Yueqin paused and said, "So this is why you intervened and asked him to be in the same class with you when he was choosing his class at No. 10 Middle School?"
Jiang Hongshao showed a flash of surprise, but then quickly regained her composure.
Jiang Yueqin looked over and smiled. "At your age, you have your own ideas and are free. I understand your reluctance to part with your old friends and friendship. When can you formally introduce Cheng Ran to me? It's so rude of you to call him by his name."
Jiang Hongshao hummed.
Jiang Yueqin nodded and said, "You have no problem with interpersonal communication. If you want to entertain your friends during this holiday, just invite them over."
Jiang Hongshao was stunned for a moment, "At home?"
Jiang Yueqin nodded and looked around. "This place is nice. It's big enough and there's a yard. You can cook your own food or have a barbecue in the yard. We adults can help out. By the way, your age group is also in your circle of friends. We parents are friends, so we naturally hope that you can become friends too. Let's not talk about helping each other, but it's actually very precious to be able to truly find the kind of relationship and friendship we had back then. Of course, if you're not the same kind of people, we won't force you, but at least it's not a bad thing to get in touch with them."
Jiang Hongshao pondered for a moment and nodded.
Jiang Yueqin said, "Also, I have also said hello to Luo Wei's mother. I will ask Luo Wei and the others to come over. I haven't seen that talkative little girl Ma Ke for a long time. I miss her so much..."
"Luo Wei and the others..."
"Why, you're inviting friends to a banquet. Aren't they not only on good terms with you, but also your alumni? Shouldn't they be invited?"
"good… "
Jiang Yueqin went out after giving her instructions.
Jiang Hongshao sat down on the chair and gently moved the eraser on the table with her fingers.
My own mother... said that I should invite good friends to a family dinner, and I took the initiative to invite Luo Wei and the others. So in fact, the ultimate target is still Cheng Ran.
The real purpose is not to drink.
…
Jiang Hongshao picked up the phone, looked at Cheng Ran's number, and pressed it.
The phone vibrated, Cheng Ran picked it up, and heard Lao Jiang's voice on the phone, feeling a little dazed. In this residential building in Fulong, Cheng Ran lived on a low floor. Through the window, he could see other apartment buildings and the trees and vegetation scattered between them. The city lights were not bright in this area, and Lao Jiang's voice, which came through the radio waves, was difficult to hear, but it gave him a unique and soothing feeling.
"My mother just answered the phone."
"You said you were busy, so I guessed you were taking a shower. Why didn't you call me when you came back?"
"I'm afraid you might have a more important call at that time. Wouldn't it be better if I didn't disturb you, so as not to ruin your good time?" Jiang Hongshao on the other end of the phone bit her lip and smiled.
"Ah... you mean Qin Qian..."
"Qin Qian is great, she dances well and is very pretty. If I were a man, I would probably have dozens of people like her."
"If there are a dozen of these... Not only are you a man, you probably have to be an emperor."
"I don't want to be an emperor... If I were a man, I would be a general, and I would risk my life for a beautiful woman. A girl like Qin Qian, with a beautiful waist, arms and legs, is very enviable. If she were in ancient times, she would be like Yu Ji, and she would definitely be worthy of my anger..."
Cheng Ran was ashamed when he heard this. How heroic, Old Jiang...
Cheng Ran laughed, "It doesn't necessarily mean that I will risk my life for my beloved. It could also mean that I take off the general's robe and the king won't attend court early from now on."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then Jiang Hongshao's cold voice came, "Cheng Ran... is very thoughtful."
I can really feel the coldness of the Siberian low pressure even through the phone.
Cheng Ran immediately passed the buck, "There are still many distorted poems I've seen online. People nowadays are not as kind as they used to be."
"Hmm... So a 'pure' like you has also been defiled?"
"Don't try to trick me. I'm pure and untainted. I'm hard to be corrupted. I haven't been tainted at all."
"Haha, I don't agree with that." Jiang Hongshao drawled out.
"By the way, if you are really interested in Qin Qian, I can help you..."
“How about you help me explain it, you have this skill…” Cheng Ran thought that it was a bit excessive to discuss how to pursue girls through the radio waves and the sweet voice on the line.
"You're playing hard to get. I can help you cover up, or show her that I'm interested in you, so that she feels threatened. Who knows, she might strike first."
Cheng Ran was stunned when he heard this.
"How about the strategy and tactics? Instructor, please give us your instructions." Jiang Hongshao's voice was clear.
"Average, but with an excellent mentality."
"Take it as a compliment. How about... doing this?"
What is this, a girl who can handle both housework and housework, can beat up hooligans, and can also help me pick up girls
"The only question is, will it affect your reputation?"
Jiang Hongshao patted her chest and said, "Chivalrous hearts are the key to being a man of the world. Sacrificing me for your happiness is nothing. This is the fate of an ugly duckling like me."
Cheng Ran laughed, "What should I do if I'm touched? I don't want Yu Ji anymore. Three thousand beauties are just passing clouds. I only want one of the three thousand rivers. How about the ugly duckling?"
Jiang Hongshao felt wronged, "No, no, no, I am an ugly duckling with plain and vulgar makeup, and I can't see anyone. My dear lord, please don't be blind, it's better not to marry me."
"How do you talk like that?!" Cheng Ranqi raised his voice.
Jiang Hongshao chuckled, "Yes, yes, the ugly duckling is not only vulgar, but also clumsy in speech. I hope you will show mercy and let her go."
Cheng Ran acted like a bully, "No, no, I just like ugly ducklings who are clumsy in talking. I think you're the one today. Haha..."
Jiang Hongshao whimpered softly, "The ugly duckling feels ashamed of himself and has no face to face the elders of Jiangdong, so he can only commit suicide to express his gratitude..."
"How vicious and evil am I to force you to death!" Cheng Ran went crazy.
After a pause, two people's laughter came from the phone at the same time.
After a while, Jiang Hongshao's soft voice changed to a slightly lazy voice, "Okay, stop playing and go to bed early. The final exam is coming soon. I will give you a surprise after the exam. Do well in the exam. See if you can touch the corner of my clothes this time?"
Cheng Ran also replied as usual, smiling, "I'll do my best. You should go to bed early too. Also, why don't you say goodnight today?"
"Well, good night, sir."
Accompanied by the final utterance.
Cheng Ran was lying on the bed, his eyes reflecting the starry sky outside the window. The girl who played role-playing games with him when they had a disagreement...
Good night.