Chapter 81

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Protagonist:

Jiang Wenyu

Zhong Beiyue appeared somewhat surprised by Chen Lan's firm attitude, while the latter's gaze remained unwaveringly steady.

"Sigh." Only after a full moment did Zhong Beiyue let out a light sigh, then smiled easily and said: "Alright, alright, then I won't persuade you further. However... this qualification is really important, especially for a fashion designer. Also, once this qualification is issued it generally lasts for about three months. If you don't report to Athena Pavilion within three months the qualification will be automatically cancelled. I hope you consider it carefully."

Zhong Beiyue had already fulfilled her responsibility and didn't press further. Chen Lan also knew she meant well, so she nodded slightly and then said: "Don't tell him about this matter."

"Jiang Wenyu?" Zhong Beiyue asked in puzzlement: "Why?"

Chen Lan lowered her head slightly, her tone somewhat heavy, and said: "If he knew he would definitely persuade me to go, but I don't want to leave them yet."

Zhong Beiyue immediately stepped forward and linked her arm: "Okay okay I got it, I won't tell him. Come on, I'll send you back."

The time had reached around three in the afternoon. After Zhong Beiyue sent Chen Lan back she left alone, but she had just come outside when she saw several familiar figures waiting there. She recognized them and quickly walked up; those people also walked over.

"Miss Zhong, the person you asked us to find already has news."

Zhong Beiyue's face instantly lit up with joy, and she said: "Speak quickly, where was she found?"

After about several minutes, the previously happy Zhong Beiyue's face gradually turned ugly, then she nodded and said: "Alright, I understand. You guys keep watching for me these next few days."

"Understood, Miss Zhong. Then we'll head off first."

Watching those people leave, Zhong Beiyue looked back once at Chen Lan and the other's residence. After some hesitation she still turned and left.

Jiang Wenyu returned half an hour earlier than Chen Lan. Seeing Chen Lan enter the room, he smiled and went up to greet her: "Where did she take you to wander this time?"

Chen Lan was carrying a small bag in her hand, set it aside. Jiang Wenyu didn't pay it any mind, only heard her reply: "She took me to some clothing stores, and other places."

Jiang Wenyu smiled and didn't ask further. Chen Lan then asked: "How did your hiring go?"

Jiang Wenyu replied: "It's already done, about 45 people."

"This many?" Chen Lan was also somewhat surprised, but still felt happy for Jiang Wenyu.

After dinner, Chen Lan couldn't help but start worrying again, and said: "Don't know when we'll be able to find Chen Na. I'm a bit worried about my father..."

Chen Fu is still bedridden with illness. Their delayed return inevitably caused worry. Jiang Wenyu held her hand and said: "Zhong Beiyue does have some ability. Entrusting it to her is no problem. All we can do is wait."

Under Jiang Wenyu's comfort Chen Lan's mood improved considerably. They fell onto

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the bed. Chen Lan fell into a deep sleep before long.

But just around eleven thirty at night, the door actually knocked at an inopportune time.

The sound was very light. If Jiang Wenyu hadn't still been awake at this hour he might really not have heard it.

He was actually already feeling sleepy, but could only carefully get out of bed and gently open the door.

Standing outside the door was a pretty young girl. If not Zhong Beiyue, who else could it be?

"It's this late and you still haven't rested?" Jiang Wenyu rubbed his eyes, his voice very soft.

Zhong Beiyue carefully glanced toward the bedroom and said quietly: "Is she still awake?"

Jiang Wenyu shook his head and said: "Asleep. What's up, something urgent?"

Zhong Beiyue's expression was still fairly calm. She said softly: "Get dressed and come out with me. I have something to tell you. Don't wake her."

After speaking Zhong Beiyue immediately headed downstairs.

Jiang Wenyu was helpless. In the middle of the night, what on earth does this girl want by not sleeping?

With no choice he could only put on his clothes on tiptoe. Finally he glanced once at the soundly sleeping Chen Lan in the bedroom, then carefully closed the door and walked out.

Eleven thirty, approaching midnight. This weather, this temperature — it was truly cold to an outrageous degree.

But they say women fear cold less than men. Zhong Beiyue wasn't wearing all that much, yet she didn't seem to feel the cold at all. Looking at Jiang Wenyu walking out shivering, she couldn't help but say: "Are you very cold?"