Chapter 98: Waiting for a fated person

Jiang Lingchuan shook his head expressionlessly: "I've already eaten, Classmate Shen Ci. You two go ahead."

Seeing his serious, dazed appearance, Shen Ci couldn't help but laugh: "Just call me Shen Ci from now on, no need to be so formal."

Jiang Lingchuan paused for two seconds before nodding again: "Oh, okay, Classmate Shen Ci."

Shen Ci: "..."

Gu Lianxing had already sat down on her own. Seeing this, she beckoned to Shen Ci: "Don't mind him, let's eat. These golden silk noodles are delicious; they're our nanny's specialty."

As she spoke, she pushed the portion of golden silk noodles toward Shen Ci: "You eat these, I'll have the porridge."

The golden silk noodles looked delicious, the broth clear with floating oil droplets, accompanied by pan-fried luncheon meat and a few greens. It was made with great care.

"Why are you still standing there?"

Gu Lianxing frowned when she saw Jiang Lingchuan standing to the side like a statue, watching them eat.

Shen Ci also blinked at Jiang Lingchuan, only to see him shift his gaze to the food containers and say faintly: "I'd like to take the containers back in a bit."

"No need. I plan to stay at Shen Ci's for the next few days. You can take today's back when you bring us breakfast tomorrow," Gu Lianxing said, waving her hand: "Don't stand here, it's awkward."

Her tone was unmistakably haughty, very much like a wealthy young lady in an idol drama treating a servant.

If one did not understand Gu Lianxing's personality, one would certainly think she was just such an overbearing and spoiled person, but Shen Ci understood that Gu Lianxing was a very kind girl; she only used this tone and patience when dealing with Jiang Lingchuan.

This might have to do with them growing up together, with Jiang Lingchuan always by her side taking care of her.

Subconsciously, she had become accustomed to this mode of interaction with Jiang Lingchuan, so she didn't even realize that her attitude might need improvement at times, because she had always spoken to him this way.

It wasn't just her who didn't realize it; even Jiang Lingchuan seemed to be immersed in it, without a hint of resentment.

"Oh, okay."

He nodded with a calm expression and turned to leave obediently.

Shen Ci couldn't help but laugh at the situation. Was this the "Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai" scenario?

"Can't you treat him a bit better?"

After Jiang Lingchuan left, Shen Ci couldn't help but remind her.

Gu Lianxing looked at Shen Ci, bewildered: "Treat who better?"

Shen Ci felt speechless for a moment and smiled bitterly: "Jiang Lingchuan. Haven't you noticed that your tone changes every time you talk to him?"

"Does it?" Gu Lianxing frowned, completely unaware.

She really hadn't realized it.

Shen Ci nodded: "Yes!"

"He's probably the best-tempered boy I've ever met, and he's always taking care of you, even remembering your monthly cycle so clearly. But it seems you've never said 'thank you' or anything like that to him."

"Huh?" Gu Lianxing was shocked by Shen Ci's words. She asked hesitantly: "I haven't? Didn't I just say thank you?"

Shen Ci shook her head at her.

Everyone around them knew Jiang Lingchuan was the son of the Gu family's driver, so everyone assumed Jiang Lingchuan was just a servant by Gu Lianxing's side. Thus, no one felt there was anything wrong with Gu Lianxing's attitude toward him; it was her right as a young lady.

Over time, even Gu Lianxing herself ignored these things, until Shen Ci pointed it out, making her realize it and begin to self-reflect.

In her memory, had she ever said thank you to Jiang Lingchuan?

It seemed she had, but that was a very, very long time ago, so long that she couldn't remember the specific time or event.

After being stunned for a long while, Gu Lianxing finally came to her senses and muttered: "It seems... it really has been a long time since I said thank you to him."

Shen Ci looked at her and said: "I don't mean anything else by it. I just think Jiang Lingchuan is a very honest person. Although he looks a bit dazed, he's actually very attentive, especially regarding things about you."

"Take the cocktail party the day before yesterday, for example. I chased after you into the villa and couldn't find you, but he was able to find you. That shows he understands you very well. You should treat him a bit better."

Gu Lianxing nodded in annoyance: "Darling, you're right to remind me. Now that you mention it, I realize I really have paid little attention to his emotions. Oh, it's mainly because it's been so many years, I'm used to talking to him this way, so I didn't pay attention. I really didn't ignore him on purpose."

"I know. Just be a bit nicer to him in the future. Every time I see him walk away silently, I feel he's quite pitiful."

"Fine, I'll be more polite to him."

After breakfast, Shen Ci made an appointment with Lawyer Lin from "Jin Xiao." Because of her sister's contract issues last time, she had proactively added Lawyer Lin on WeChat. This time, regarding the matter with Luo Tianrui and the others, Shen Ci also planned to have Lawyer Lin be responsible for drafting the contract to avoid any legal loopholes.

Gu Lianxing wanted to have Uncle Jiang drive them, but Shen Ci stopped her: "Calling a car is more convenient, don't trouble Uncle Jiang."

At this moment, Shen Ci also realized that she probably needed to buy a car herself.

The investment project contract had a fixed template, which was then modified according to the details discussed by both parties. The first version was just a draft, and Lawyer Lin took less than three hours to draft it and hand it to Shen Ci.

That afternoon, Shen Ci met with Luo Tianrui again.

"Where is Senior Brother Ge?"

In the coffee shop, seeing Luo Tianrui arrive alone, Shen Ci couldn't help but ask subconsciously.

Luo Tianrui was wearing the same clothes as yesterday. He casually placed his schoolbag on the chair and said: "He went to work a part-time job. Our daily expenses are currently all covered by his part-time earnings."

Shen Ci wasn't surprised; various details had already shown their financial constraints.

"What about the others? Are they living just as tightly?" Shen Ci asked.

Luo Tianrui didn't hide it and nodded straightforwardly: "Everyone invested whatever money they had into the project; they couldn't bear to spend it on themselves. This project has consumed over a year of our hard work; it's like our child. Don't parents always suffer themselves rather than let their children suffer?"

Gu Lianxing, listening from the side, couldn't help but have her sympathy overflow, wanting to donate money to him on the spot.

Shen Ci understood and didn't waste words, taking the contract draft directly from her bag and handing it to Luo Tianrui: "The first version of the contract, drafted by a professional lawyer I hired. Take it back and discuss it with the others to see if there are any details you want to add."

"So fast?" Luo Tianrui marveled at Shen Ci's speed.

Shen Ci smiled helplessly: "Can I afford not to be fast? You guys are almost unable to afford a meal."

Luo Tianrui rubbed his nose in embarrassment: "It's alright, we won't starve to death for a while."

"Do you have a group chat? Add me in. Although I don't understand your professional parts, I am, after all, the sole investor, so it'll be more convenient to communicate in the group," Shen Ci said.

Luo Tianrui nodded without hesitation, took out his phone, and added Shen Ci to their team group.

The group was named "Waiting for a fated person."

Shen Ci chuckled: "Oh, are you all waiting for me?"

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