HLnovel Chapter 92 Return from Military Training
Chapter 92 Return from Military Training
Twenty days later, Zhang Liangjun returned to Qingjinxuan Villa after military training. Just as he was about to open the door, Ji Xiaotong from next door came out. Seeing Zhang Liangjun, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face. "Zhang Liangjun, you're done with military training?"
"Well, my military training is over. How have you been these past few days?" Zhang Liangjun wanted to ask Ji Xiaotong if she had recovered from the grief of her father's passing.
Ji Xiaotong understood what Zhang Liangjun meant. "Thank you, I'm fine now! Have you eaten? I've promised to treat you to a meal several times, but I haven't kept my promise. Come to my house for dinner later!"
"it is good!"
"Then you go back and change your clothes first. I'll go buy some groceries and come back in two hours!"
Zhang Liangjun didn't wait until two hours later; he arrived half an hour early. The food wasn't ready yet, but it would be soon. Zhang Liangjun didn't help with the cooking; he simply helped Ji Xiaotong set the table.
Even so, Ji Xiaotong kept urging Zhang Liangjun to wait outside, so he wouldn't have to do anything.
Ji Xiaotong prepared four dishes and a soup, which was quite a feast for the two of them.
"Come and try this! You said you liked my noodles last time, so I made this dish the same way. I think you'll like it too!"
"I'm not really picky about taste. I can eat food from all over the country!" Zhang Liangjun has lived three lives, each in a different place with vastly different flavors. Now he can accept the tastes of most regions, even Quzhou cuisine. Of course, his favorite is still Northern cuisine.
"That's good. Would you like some wine? I have some baijiu here. I just don't know which one is good. Why don't you take a look?"
Ji Xiaotong has indeed moved on; she didn't get too emotional when talking about her father's drinking.
"Forget it, no drinking today. You're a girl hosting a dinner party at home by yourself, don't let others drink, it's too dangerous! Many people are completely different people before and after drinking!" With more experience, she's developed a habit of nagging.
Ji Xiaotong explained, "I know, I've only ever invited you to my home, I've never invited anyone else."
"I was just saying it offhand, haha. Come on, you've been working for so long, you must be hungry. Eat up!" Zhang Liangjun realized he had said too much and felt a little embarrassed.
Ji Xiaotong also realized that her explanation was somewhat ambiguous, and the two of them began to eat in silence.
Zhang Liangjun steadied himself and broke the silence, "What's the situation with Qu Lianjie?"
"The police have closed the case. They said Lily has recanted her confession. They admitted that they deliberately broke the camera to blackmail me, but it had nothing to do with Qu Lianjie. So Qu Lianjie only needs to apologize to me and everything will be fine. Lily and Qu Lianjie will have to wait for trial because of their confessions, and they may have to study sewing machines for one or two years." Ji Xiaotong was a little unhappy that Qu Lianjie had gotten away with it!
Without any analysis, Zhang Liangjun came to the conclusion, "His father must have made a promise to the two of them, otherwise they wouldn't have risked the sewing machine to do such a thing."
Fearing she might spoil Zhang Liangjun's mood, Ji Xiaotong changed the subject, "Oh, let's not talk about that person anymore, he's not really related to us! We have legal protection, we're not afraid of him! But Qu Xiaoxiao is a really nice person, we've gotten along very well lately!"
“Her? Don’t underestimate her, she’s no pushover!” Zhang Liangjun reminded Ji Xiaotong.
In the original drama, Qu Xiaoxiao only befriends people she approves of, either those whose abilities are useful to her or whose strength earns her respect. As for Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer, neither of them are her true friends. They mostly pretend to be friends for Andy's sake or to maintain appearances.
As for Fan Shengmei, Qu Xiaoxiao felt that she was somewhat useful, but not much!
"I understand, don't worry!" Ji Xiaotong nodded. "It seems you live here alone too? Where are your parents?"
“They live in their hometown. My mother works at a nursing home, and my father works for the government. Neither of them can leave their jobs,” Zhang Liangjun briefly explained his family situation, without going into details.
"You seem to really like these dishes, why don't you come eat here from now on? I cook them every day anyway."
"Wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?"
Ji Xiaotong laughed and said, "It's nothing, just one more pair of chopsticks."
"Okay, then I'll come here for lunch this afternoon. I also feel that the food at the restaurant isn't very hygienic."
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Not long after the two had dinner together, Qu Xiaoxiao also joined the ranks of those who freeloaded on meals.
She had already spoken with Zhang Liangjun on the phone and knew that his military training had ended. She came to Qingjinxuan to ask Zhang Liangjun for tutoring, and happened to run into the two of them having dinner together, so she shamelessly joined them.
Zhang Liangjun first had Qu Xiaoxiao bring the textbook, and then found some targeted questions based on it for her to try. The result surprised Zhang Liangjun greatly!
Qu Xiaoxiao's grades are terrible; she's undeniably a super bad student, especially in math, which is simply unbearable to look at! She's only slightly better than an elementary school student! After starting junior high, although Qu Xiaoxiao didn't go out and have fun, she didn't study much either. She's probably like Lin Miaomiao from "Growing Pain," unable to concentrate on her studies no matter what, but she's number one at daydreaming.
Even the high school she's currently attending is a prestigious private school where you can get in just by paying money. In particular, the learning atmosphere in her class is simply amazing. There are thirty-seven students in the classroom, and if anyone can find three of them doing their homework normally, then the sun must have risen in the west!
The good news is that Qu Xiaoxiao isn't stupid. She's only in her first year of high school, so she has every chance to catch up. Moreover, as a local resident of Shanghai, her advantage in the college entrance exam is comparable to that of the capital city. Students from other cities are envious!
Zhang Liangjun helped Qu Xiaoxiao develop a study plan. If Qu Xiaoxiao could follow the plan, he would continue to tutor her; otherwise, she could go wherever she wanted.
A good Qu Xiaoxiao is one who is obedient; otherwise, what's the point of having her? Let's start with learning, and gradually use PUA... well, let's say gradually improve her. Qu Xiaoxiao isn't completely molded yet; there's still room for improvement.
Qu Xiaoxiao also realized the seriousness of the situation, especially the immense pressure from Qu Lianjie. She wouldn't stand by and watch the family fortune slip away! And even without Qu Lianjie's involvement, Qu Xiaoxiao wouldn't have let Zhang Liangjun go. Such a handsome man—wouldn't it be a waste not to keep him by her side?
Fortunately, Zhang Liangjun's explanation was very thorough. Qu Xiaoxiao felt it was much clearer than what the teacher explained in class, even though she hadn't attended many classes. Zhang Liangjun's decades of teaching experience were certainly not undeserved. Treating a struggling student was a piece of cake.