GBP Chapter 89 The Crown Prince Returns to the Kingdom!
Chapter 89 The Crown Prince Returns to the Kingdom!
Starting this week, Jiang Wan noticed that Shang Shixu was busier than before.
Being busy is good.
I'm so busy that I don't have time to go back to China.
She strolled along in this pleasant atmosphere until Saturday.
After waking up and getting ready in the morning, I bought two steamed buns and a cup of soy milk, and boarded the bus back to Zhijiang County.
I couldn't go back last week because I haven't told my family the good news that I have a million dollars.
Jiang Wan is looking forward to going home this week to pay off all the family's debts and celebrate with her family.
The bus stopped at the bus station.
Jiang Wan got off the bus and didn't go home. Instead, she took a taxi directly to her parents' small restaurant.
I deliberately got off the bus 100 meters away from the restaurant.
She took out a mask and sunglasses from her bag and put them on.
Finally, pull the hoodie over your head.
I'm going to pretend to be a guest and amuse my parents.
Jiang Wan arrived at the "All-Round" restaurant.
It was 2 p.m., just past lunchtime.
The last table of customers in the small restaurant had just left, with several used bowls and chopsticks still on the table.
The father, wearing an apron, was clearing the table, stacking the plates and carrying them to the back kitchen.
The mother was bending over and sweeping the floor.
My younger brother is also in the store today, holding a rag in his hand, wiping the table.
Jiang Wan walked into the restaurant.
Welcome!
Jiang Feng didn't even look up. Sensing someone coming in, he blurted out.
Jiang Wan casually found a seat and put her bag on the stool next to her.
She said in a high-pitched voice, "A bowl of tomato and egg noodles."
Fang Ru responded and called out to the kitchen, "Old Jiang, a bowl of tomato and egg noodles!"
After shouting, he continued with his work, not paying any attention, just like his son.
Jiang Wan sat there, her eyes darting around behind her sunglasses as she observed her family's actions with great interest.
After wiping the table, Jiang Feng glanced up casually, then his gaze froze.
The girl in front of me was wrapped up very tightly, but everything about her felt familiar.
His gaze swept over the bag on her stool.
My eyes lit up when I caught a glimpse of the amulet hanging above.
That was for Jiang Wan's birthday last year; he made it himself following an online tutorial.
Jiang Feng calmly withdrew his gaze, stepped forward, put his arm around his mother's shoulder, and gestured for her to go to the kitchen.
Fang Ru, not understanding what was going on, followed her son.
As soon as Jiang Feng entered the kitchen, he couldn't contain himself any longer and excitedly whispered, "Dad! Mom! That customer outside is my sister!"
"She has a lucky charm hanging on her bag, which I gave her last year!"
Fang Ru was taken aback for a moment, then a smile bloomed on her face. "How old is this girl? She's still playing these kinds of little tricks."
Jiang Baishan was cooking noodles when he heard this and shook his head with a smile.
Fang Ru whispered, "Don't expose her. Let's play along."
The three of them exchanged a glance, suppressing their laughter, and went about their own business.
The noodles were ready quickly.
Jiang Feng carried the bowl out and placed it in front of Jiang Wan, saying very politely, "Here's your noodles, please enjoy."
After saying that, he turned and left, afraid that if he was a step too slow, he would burst out laughing.
Jiang Wan glanced at the bowl of noodles on the table, then at her family members who didn't recognize her at all.
Feeling confident in his disguise, he thought it was time to give them a surprise.
She took off her sunglasses and mask, stood up from her chair, and shouted with a grin.
"Look who I am!"
All three people looked up at the same time.
There was no surprise in his eyes, only an uncontrollable burst of laughter.
Jiang Wan paused for a second, then muttered resentfully, "You guys actually guessed it all?"
Jiang Feng walked over and put his arm around her shoulder. "Sis, you disguised yourself very well, but the lucky charm on your bag gave you away."
"I gave it to you, how could I not recognize it?"
Jiang Wan glanced at the amulet, then slapped her forehead. "Oh dear! Even the best-laid plans can go wrong!"
The family of four burst into laughter.
After laughing, Jiang Wan took out a bank card from her bag and slapped it on the table.
The silver card gleamed under the light, lying quietly on the wooden table.
Three pairs of eyes stared intently at the card.
This operation seems familiar.
Jiang Feng was the first to ask, "How much money is in here?"
Jiang Wan curled the corners of her lips, "Enough to pay off all the remaining debts in the family."
"Five hundred thousand?" Jiang Feng immediately guessed a number.
Jiang Wan shook her head.
"Six hundred thousand?" Fang Ru guessed as well.
Jiang Wan shook her head.
"...Eight hundred thousand?" Jiang Baishan's voice was a little weak.
"One million," Jiang Wan said decisively.
The restaurant fell silent for a moment.
"Wow! You're so arrogant!" Jiang Feng jumped up from his chair.
Fang Ru looked at the card and then at her daughter, opened her mouth, and was too excited to say anything.
Jiang Baishan's expression remained relatively calm, but his hands, resting on his knees, clenched and unclenched repeatedly.
"Did Miss Gu give it to you?"
Jiang Wan nodded, "Yes, didn't I help her close a deal before?"
"Later, a new project came my way, and this is the payment for the new project."
Jiang Baishan reached out and patted his daughter on the head, "My good girl is really amazing now."
Jiang Feng chimed in, "My sister is a huge contributor to our family!"
Jiang Wan smiled, then became serious, giving them a heads-up.
"Let me make this clear first, I was lucky both times."
"You won't be so lucky in the future."
"Don't expect me to bring home a million every month!"
Fang Ru took her hand and said, "I know, don't put any pressure on yourself."
"Now that the debt is paid off, you can relax."
"Our family will only get better and better in the future."
Jiang Wan smiled broadly, "Of course!"
The restaurant closed early in the afternoon.
The family of four went together to pay off their debts.
After leaving the bank, the huge weight that had been pressing on my heart disappeared.
Joy was on everyone's face.
Jiang Wan took her family shopping at the mall, buying things she wouldn't normally buy.
I had a wonderful and perfect weekend.
*
Time flies like an arrow, and May has arrived in the blink of an eye.
As the weather gets warmer, we wear thinner clothes.
The May Day holiday is approaching.
Wang Yurong and her boyfriend Tian Yue went to the beach for vacation, while Li Zhile and her parents flew abroad for a holiday.
Zhou Feiyan took a car back to her hometown.
Jiang Wan was the only one left in the dormitory.
It's not that she doesn't want to go home or travel.
Rather, it's because I can't leave my job at the club.
During these major holidays, the place is packed with customers, there is a shortage of staff, and wages are tripled.
For the sake of money, Jiang Wan wouldn't take a day off.
However busy she was, she never stopped communicating with Shang Shixu.
We chat for a few minutes during spare moments each day.
Shang Shixu is busier than her.
He built a technology team that achieved research and development breakthroughs while juggling work and studies.
Time flies by so quickly.
After the May Day holiday, Jiang Wan began her five-day compensatory leave.
I will rest until Monday night next week before going back to work at the club.
*
May 6th, Wednesday.
At 7:30 a.m. sharp, the alarm clock in the dormitory went off right on time.
Jiang Wan pulled her phone out from under the covers and squinted as she sent a message to Shang Shixu.
Nice Rabbit Squid: [Good morning, brother!]
After four or five seconds, a reply popped up on the screen.
Lie: [Good morning]
Lie: [What are your plans for today?]
Jiang Wan yawned, dawdling and reluctant to get out of bed.
Nice Rabbit Squid: [I have classes every day, I need to start reviewing this month, next month is exam month]
Nice Rabbit Squid: [What about you? What are you doing right now?]
A picture was sent from the other end.
Above the black desk, three curved-screen computers arranged in a "品" shape were densely displaying stock market charts.
Jiang Wan couldn't understand it.
It could also be a transaction chart for some kind of cryptocurrency.
Her mind went blank, and she instantly wanted to get up.
I'm outta here!
Nice Rabbit Squid: [You're busy, I'm getting up.]
Lie: [Hmm]
On the other side of the ocean, inside an apartment.
Just as Shang Shixu finished replying, Pei Heyun, carrying an orange travel bag, pushed open the study door.
"Brother Xu, it's time to head to the airport."
Shang Shixu turned off the computer and picked up the handbag she had packed beforehand.
It's time to go back and prepare a birthday surprise for "Little Toad".
I'll arrive in Haicheng tomorrow, the 7th.
On the 8th, give her an unforgettable birthday celebration.
Boston, 9 p.m.
Shang Shixu and Pei Heyun boarded a plane bound for Haicheng.
At this moment, Jiang Wan was sitting in a classroom at S University taking notes.
The light suddenly dimmed.
The once clear and bright sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds, giving the impression that a storm was brewing.
Jiang Wan paused slightly, a strange unease creeping into her heart.
I feel like I've forgotten something, but the more I try to remember, the less I can recall it.
At noon, Zhou Feiyan had something to do and didn't eat with her, so Jiang Wan came to the cafeteria alone.
After getting my food, I sat down but didn't rush to eat.
She took out her phone and opened Facebook.
Since this morning, Shang Shixu has not sent any more messages.
Considering it was past midnight in Boston, Jiang Wan didn't disturb them.
She put away her phone and started eating.
It was chilly in the restaurant today because of the overcast weather outside.
Jiang Wan ate quickly and hurried back to her dormitory before it started raining.
As I was leaving the restaurant, a girl in a hurry bumped into me from behind.
"sorry!"
The girl dropped her apology, clutched the cake box in her arms, and ran out of the restaurant.
When Jiang Wan caught sight of the cake box, a thunderbolt struck her mind!
=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
Ah!
She remembered!
Gu Manning's birthday is May 8th!
It's the day after tomorrow!!
Shang Shixu once said he would spend "her" birthday with her!
Jiang Wan hurriedly took out her phone and made a voice call to him on Facebook.
One sound, two sounds, five sounds...
No one answered the phone until it finished ringing.
I called him, and a cold, automated voice came through the phone.
The call cannot be connected at the moment.
Jiang Wan's heart sank to the bottom.
If she wasn't mistaken, Shang Shixu had already boarded a plane back to China...