Chapter 167 Dinner
After a day, Wen Lan still returned disappointed.
After three days of running around, she was disappointed one after another, which made her think of returning to Jiangcheng.
But she couldn't resist the persuasion of the translator and decided to stay for two more days.
She had promised Jiang Jingci to have dinner with her yesterday, and she was embarrassed to refuse. After returning to the hotel to rest for a while, she went to a high-end western restaurant with Jiang Jingci.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was very good, with candlelight and live piano music. Wen Lan felt that even if she didn't eat, just sitting inside would make all the fatigue go away.
She didn't want Jiang Jingci to spend too much money, so she wanted to order a set meal, but Jiang Jingci insisted on ordering a la carte.
Caviar ice ray, white mushroom soup, beef stewed in red wine, lobster pasta...
Each dish was pleasing to the eye and exquisite, and of course the price was also staggering.
When the chef with a white tall hat shaved the black truffle into snowflakes and shook it on the foie gras, Wen Lan began to fidget.
Before coming, she thought it was just an ordinary meal, but she didn't expect it to be a sky-high dinner!
When the waiter respectfully brought a bottle of red wine with an exquisite wooden box, Wen Lan became more and more uneasy.
This brand is known as the "Rolls-Royce of wine". Because of its good taste and small production, its price has been ranked among the top red wines many years ago.
The waiter wanted to pour wine for them, but Jiang Jingci dismissed the waiter, picked up the red wine and poured a glass for Wen Lan first, and then poured it for himself.
Wen Lan is not stupid, and knows that many ambiguous relationships between men and women start with a glass of wine.
"Sorry, Mr. Jiang, I caught a cold these two days. I took two cephalosporins today and can't drink alcohol."
Jiang Jingci's disappointment flashed in his eyes, and he picked up the menu and handed it to her, "Then let's have a glass of juice. See which one you like, and I'll order it right away."
She pointed casually on the menu, and Jiang Jingci called the waiter and ordered a blueberry lychee milkshake for her.
After the waiter left, the two fell into silence again.
"This is too expensive. I won't dare to go if Mr. Jiang invites me next time." Wen Lan was just trying to find something to say.
"It's just a meal. Don't be too stressed about the food." Jiang Jingci comforted, "People who know me know that I treat other friends the same way."
She quickly jumped to another topic: "When is Mr. Jiang going to return home?"
"To be honest, I'm worried about you being alone here. I'll leave when you leave." In this matter, Jiang Jingci did not hide his schedule.
"Mr. Jiang, don't worry about me. I'll stay here for a few more days. I'll feel guilty if I delay Mr. Jiang's time."
Her words were very tactful.
Jiang Jingci looked a little annoyed, but he still patiently explained: "My concern for you is just from the perspective of an ordinary friend. Don't think too much."
Jiang Jingci made it so clear that she was embarrassed to pursue it further.
This expensive and exquisite dinner was an unbearable torture for Wen Lan.
When Jiang Jingci didn't express his feelings, she still felt comfortable dealing with Jiang Jingci.
But ever since Jiang Jingci confessed his love to her, she felt uncomfortable when they were alone.
Because even if Jiang Jingci said they were just ordinary friends, she could see some obsession in his eyes.
Jiang Jingci clearly had ambitions for her, but after being rejected, he not only did not stay away, but also used his friend status to save face. She just felt embarrassed.
At this moment, she thought of Xie Yansheng for no reason.
Even if the two of them had a quarrel, she would not feel this awkward when she was alone with Xie Yansheng.
She attributed the reason to the sense of belonging of the body.
Xie Yansheng was her only man so far. She hated Xie Yansheng, but she was familiar with him physically.
Out of politeness, she decided to finish dinner with Jiang Jingci.
As soon as she picked up the knife and fork, her mobile phone rang.
She took a look and saw that it was another mobile phone number without a note.
She immediately guessed that it was Xie Yansheng, and hurriedly turned her phone to silent mode and turned it upside down on the dining table.
"The Chinese New Year is only seven or eight days away. If you can't find your aunt before the New Year, will she come to Canada after the New Year?" Jiang Jingci was afraid of a dull moment, so he started a conversation.
"Maybe not." She replied slowly.
Because Ji Minxin is very likely not in Canada.
"It can be seen that your aunt must have loved you very much in the past." Jiang Jingci said as he picked up the goblet and shook it.
The soft candlelight reflected on the wine through the glass, and the deep red was so gorgeous that it was breathtaking, just like the surprise when Jiang Jingci first saw Wen Lan.
She said "hmm" sadly.
"Send your aunt's age and physical characteristics to my mobile phone, I'll ask my friends here to help find out, maybe we can get good news after the New Year." As Jiang Jingci was talking, the waiter brought the blueberry lychee milkshake ordered by Wen Lan.
Wen Lan picked up the spoon and stirred it gently, saying disappointedly: "If you can't find it, don't look for it. Maybe my aunt is not here at all."
"Finding someone depends entirely on luck. Don't be anxious--" Jiang Jingci didn't finish his words, and the phone rang with a ringtone requesting a WeChat video.
He clicked it, and Jiang Guan's voice came out immediately, "When will you be back, Lao Jiang?"
"Soon." Jiang Jingci had a stern face, looking like a strict father, "Although it's a holiday, don't just play around. Mathematics is your weakness. Hurry up and fill in the gaps."
"I know!" Jiang Guan replied impatiently, "Lao Jiang, are you alone in the restaurant?"
Jiang Jingci and Wen Lan looked up at the same time when they heard this. After their eyes met briefly, Wen Lan hurriedly looked away.
"With friends." Jiang Jingci did not reveal Wen Lan's intention, and changed the subject, "I'll call you back when we get back to the hotel."
"I haven't finished talking yet--" Even though Jiang Guan shouted, Jiang Jingci still ended the call.
"This kid is a little naughty, but he is very considerate of me and has always supported my remarriage." Jiang Jingci glanced at Wen Lan and said with a deep smile.
Wen Lan did not say anything.
After dinner, Jiang Jingci drank a bottle of red wine. On the way back to the hotel, he talked more than when he came.
She only said "um" and "okay" perfunctorily.
When the two came out of the hotel elevator, Wen Lan opened the door, and Jiang Jingci called her again.
She had a premonition that it would not be what she wanted to hear, so she just stopped and did not turn around.
"Wen Lan, I hope you can seriously consider me." Jiang Jingci stood at the door of his room, with melancholy in his faint tone.
Wen Lan felt that repeating the rejection would be very hurtful, so she walked into the room without answering and quickly locked the door.
Jiang Jingci, who had drunk nearly a bottle of red wine, was already drunk at this time.
The passion that had just been ignited was extinguished by Wen Lan's indifference before it was responded to.
He got excited and knocked on Wen Lan's door!