Cheng Ran was really surprised to see Jiang Hongshao on the other side of the ocean. At first glance, it did look a bit like Doraemon's Anywhere Door, and she appeared beside him when he opened the door. But in fact, there were traces of her. From her calmness when she knew she was going to the United States, to her downplaying of the matter during normal conversations, he thought it was because of Jiang Hongshao's personality. Even if they had a close relationship, they should give each other space.
And from Cheng Ran's point of view, although Lao Jiang is more mature and capable than girls of the same age, at her age, it is enough for her to feel the good things, but she should not take on too many heavier and more complicated things.
Perhaps because he thought so, Cheng Ran did not speculate too deeply. Her evasive words and several casual inquiries about his experiences in Washington, D.C., were not without warning. In addition, it was easy to grasp the activities of their Chengdu Business Association in Washington, D.C., the charity night, Chinese folk songs and the American orchestra, which made a lot of noise. In addition, it was not difficult for Jiang Hongshao's sister-in-law, who was rumored to be very powerful in both China and the United States, to come to the party.
Jiang Hongshao's aunt just glanced at him and looked away, without any overt gesture of goodwill. She seemed to be more focused on the party in front of her. After Jiang Hongshao looked at Cheng Ran through her, she also sat upright and blended into the environment.
Cheng Ran felt as if there were two green and white snakes sitting next to him.
But that kind of emotion and mood is indeed accumulating slowly.
Through Lao Jiang's aunt, one could see Jiang Hongshao's profile. She had had her hair cut short, with shoulder-length black hair and a delicate earring on her earlobe. She looked straight ahead, but her cheeks were slightly red, probably because she felt Cheng Ran's gaze, or because of the cold air on the way to the venue.
Cheng Ran persisted, and Jiang Hongshao's gaze finally couldn't be held back anymore. Her pupils slightly turned in his direction, then quickly turned back, her eyelashes fluttering rhythmically.
Well, it can be confirmed that he is avoiding me.
So she must not be as calm as she appears to be, and her heart is probably beating fast. Jiang Hongshao has a trait that she herself may not even be aware of, which is that the more panicked she is, the more she acts as if nothing has happened. But the problem is that if she is too calm, she will naturally appear unusual.
On the way Cheng Feiyang walked down from the stage and sat back next to Cheng Ran, he saw Jiang Hongshao and her aunt. His father was stunned for a moment, then looked at Cheng Ran in confusion. Cheng Ran wanted to tell his father with his eyes that it was not my premeditated plan to escape to the lawless world, I am also innocent, don't look like your mother wants to know that you are dead.
The young lady from the Jiang family smiled back at Cheng Feiyang, probably out of respect for him as the protagonist of today. But when her eyes fell back on Cheng Ran, her smile disappeared again, making it impossible to guess her attitude towards him.
The other party obviously didn't draw a line, but it can be seen that the Jiang family's young lady is worthy of her reputation. Without making a sound, she has already created a huge pressure and the deterrence has taken shape. Even if Cheng Ran is really a rare person beyond his age, he will definitely be suppressed by her.
When the party was over, Cheng Feiyang stood up and greeted Jiang Hongshao calmly and said, "Student Jiang, you are here."
Cheng Ran was confused when he heard this. Why do you look like you know everything? But the key point is that even he, the person involved, is confused.
Jiang Hongshao did not expose him and called out "Uncle Cheng". Then Cheng Feiyang walked ahead with an expression that he was busy and asked them to chat first. He was really busy. The people from Fulong were waiting, the CEO of the lobbying company was waiting, and he also had to have formalities with some officials and upper-class people from Washington who were present today. However, it was probably the evening party today, or the unexpected events that occurred at this time, that broke the gloomy atmosphere in the early days, and he was in a very good mood.
"Cheng Ran, this is my aunt." Jiang Hongshao introduced Cheng Ran to her only when they were face to face.
Li Yun on the side was the one who was truly surprised. She had watched Jiang Hongshao grow up, and even brought her up. Li Yun knew her inside out. Although her niece was similar to her in many aspects of personality, Li Yun knew that in some aspects, Jiang Hongshao would surpass her. Among her peers, Jiang Hongshao was absolutely outstanding. However, this niece in front of her, who was always well-mannered and generous, suddenly became calm before arriving at the Chengdu Business Association Charity Night, or had been sitting next to her without looking away since just now, which actually just showed her abnormality.
Even if she patted the other person's shoulder generously, or smiled calmly when the boy stared at her, it would not be considered weak. On the contrary, this state and behavior at this time truly showed that she was confused.
What qualifications does this kid have
In fact, when Jiang Hongshao was on vacation, she asked her if there was any place she wanted to go, and she had some free time. Jiang Hongshao said why not go to the United States, there are still many places she hasn't been to, the northeast, the central part. So after Li Yun promised Li Jingping and Jiang Wei that she would take Jiang Hongshao to the United States, Jiang Hongshao seemed to have finally decided where to go this time. Holding the travel book, she turned around and suggested to her, why not... Washington.
Li Yun realized that this was a trap, but it was also a good opportunity. On the one hand, the Chengdu Business Association was here, and they came to watch the concert. On the other hand, they just wanted to see what kind of child this rumored Cheng Ran was.
But at the moment, it seems that Jiang Hongshao really cares about him. This is rare, but it also makes Li Yun, the aunt, a little jealous, as if there is now a layer of medium between her and her niece who is naturally compatible with her, like a thorn in her throat.
"Hello, aunt. I've heard a lot about you." Cheng Ran smiled and made a harmless joke.
"Cheng Ran," Li Yun nodded in response, "I've heard your name often, too."
Not salty or bland, just ordinary, not friendly. Then Li Yun turned his hand to look at the watch, "I'm going to the car to smoke a cigarette, I'll give you half an hour."
Li Yun said as she waved her hand and left, her windbreaker fluttering. This intention had roughly made it clear to Cheng Ran, don't think too much, today is indeed a chance meeting, but from now on they will go their separate ways.
Ignoring the implicit intention revealed by Li Yun, as soon as Li Yun left, Jiang Hongshao faced Cheng Ran alone.
It's strange to say, that even Lao Jiang, who is so comfortable in various battlefields such as the Mathematical Olympiad and badminton competitions, is actually a little timid when facing Cheng Ran. Even though he has repeated in his mind many times that it's just Cheng Ran, he still seems unable to remain calm under his gaze.
But Cheng Ran kept talking about something else. "Have you been backpacking in Jiuzhaigou? Has anyone approached you with more than three sentences, more than me?"
"I went there. Does the local guy selling bamboo weaving count? I bought three grasshoppers, and he gave me an extra dragonfly."
Lao Jiang joked as usual. Cheng Ran smiled, "It seems that the young man is not bad, he is very eloquent and a good person."
"Yes, it's good and handsome. Sixty years ago, when he carried a gun to the battlefield, he must have been very handsome."
When saying this, Jiang Hongshao winked and smiled.
It's so slippery. It's so slippery.
This is the little ginger fish that you can’t catch in your hand.
Cheng Ran said mischievously, "Were you not going to the capital after this? You were traveling non-stop, so how come you have time to come here?"
"I was going to go, but my aunt had to go back to the United States, so I came with her. You are unfamiliar with this place, so I wanted to see if you were bullied."
"What should I do if I'm bullied? Will you stand up for me?" Cheng Ran laughed. What the hell is going on? Is Village Leader Jiang going down the mountain
Jiang Hongshao said seriously, "If you are bullied, get the other person's phone number and tell me, and I will call and scold him."
"Lao Jiang, you are really a genius..."
"I don't deserve it. Do I still have room for improvement?"
"Maybe we can get some on the space station."
"That means I can only go into space to explore the ocean of stars. What about the unfinished business of mankind on Earth?"
"Let me help you with this trivial matter."
The two of them got into the role-playing state in just a second.
Jiang Hongshao looked at him with a serious expression, her pupils full of stars, "Comrade Cheng Ran, the task is arduous, so thank you for your hard work."
Cheng Ran was "deeply saddened". "Comrade Jiang Hongshao, I can only watch you go away on this land of American imperialism. All words are pale. At this moment, I don't know how to express the friendship between comrades..."
Jiang Hongshao hesitated for a moment and looked at Cheng Ran suspiciously, "Could it be... a hug?"
Cheng Ran looked at her, she looked at Cheng Ran, and the atmosphere gradually became quiet.
Jiang Hongshao's expression began to look a little embarrassed.
Cheng Ran quickly tried to deny his innocence, "…I didn't say that this time!"
Lao Jiang's flushed cheeks were filled with annoyance.
Even more damnable!
…
Of course, there was no actual action. After all, they were right outside the art center, with a huge crowd of people leaving the show and so many pairs of eyes inside and outside. There was really nothing they could do. They just chatted in the wind, with the starry sky on the other side. They felt very heroic and grand. They walked Lao Jiang all the way to Li Yun's car, which was a Lincoln that was very suitable for the night in Washington.
"When are you leaving?" Cheng Ran asked. If there was still time tomorrow, he could probably see him off to the airport.
Jiang Hongshao didn't say anything. She looked at Li Yun who was standing next to the car. Li Yun put out the cigarette butt and said to Jiang Hongshao, "I'm going to do some things tomorrow. I'll wait for you at the hotel for a midnight snack tonight."
Cheng Ran looked at Li Yun in astonishment, then at Jiang Hongshao's sly expression, and then realized that her aunt had deliberately acted as if she was leaving after a quick meeting. This was always digging a hole for herself. Cheng Ran could already imagine the clash between Zhang Yu and this old aunt Jiang. Maybe it was really a head-on confrontation.
This has been made very clear. She will not show up tomorrow, but Jiang Hongshao must come back in the evening.
In fact, it is not about how Cheng Ran speculates about Lao Jiang's family. After all, the situation he saw in Baoguo Temple in Emei Mountain and the attitude of their relative named Liu Gao, as well as the secret battle between him and Jiang's mother, all made Cheng Ran realize that the family behind Lao Jiang should be scrutinizing him, and there is a gap and a certain rejection.
However, what Li Yun showed was a certain degree of tolerance. Was it inconsistent with Lao Jiang's mother's stance? The fortress was always breached from the inside
Is it because the older sister-in-law loves everyone in the house
"I'm staying at a hotel near the National Mall. There are many attractions there. See you tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. I've never been here before, so let's go shopping tomorrow and go back early today."
Jiang Hongshao left in Li Yun's car. Her winking gesture and pretty back were still lingering in my mind.
Cheng Ran walked back to the Fulong group’s vehicle and saw Cheng Feiyang smiling.
Cheng Ran said, "Dad, if I say that I didn't know in advance that Jiang Hongshao and her aunt were in the United States and would come today... would you believe it?"
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