Her expression seems a bit meaningful…
Today the sun is very big, the sunlight falling on the skin, hot enough to seem like it could melt a person’s skin, making one afraid to stay outside for long.
Qiu Baiyu hurriedly drilled into the car to turn on the air conditioning; after the car became cool, she let Jiang Zimin get in.
Jiang Zimin sat in the back, skillfully fastening her seatbelt for herself.
They refused Jiang Shen’s suggestion to see them off.
Mainly it was Qiu Baiyu who refused.
She didn’t want the male lead to follow her, nor did she plan to let the driver see them off, because she planned to go to the mall after returning from Yi Wanyue’s house to impact the monotonous wardrobe with the colors of new clothes, so driving herself was the most convenient.
Although she was not very familiar with the road conditions of this place, it didn’t matter; time was abundant, technology was developed with navigation, and the female lead’s home wouldn’t be located in a remote mountain valley where it couldn’t be found.
She could see that Jiang Shen really wanted to send them off because he could take this opportunity to meet Yi Wanyue, but she absolutely would not let Jiang Shen have his way.
She didn’t want to become a part of the male and female leads’ romantic play, so naturally, she couldn’t take the initiative to create opportunities for them to meet and get herself involved.
Jiang Zimin sat in the back seat, very excited.
She rarely visited others, basically never. In the past, she would always stay at home watching in her tablet or reading until her dad came home, feeling very bored.
Now it was different. Her dad’s friend invited her to visit, and Aunt Baiyu also said that when they came back, they would go shopping for clothes together. There were so many fun things waiting for her!
“I’m ready, Auntie, let’s set off!”
Qiu Baiyu opened the navigation, entered the address of Yi Wanyue’s house, and started the car.
As they explored along the way, they finally arrived at their destination just before the agreed time.
The female lead’s home is in a certain high-end community. Qiu Baiyu registered at the entrance and drove the car into the parking lot.
Jiang Zimin pressed her face against the car window, looking at the scenery along the way. When the scene in front of her turned into the appearance of a parking lot, she unbuckled her seatbelt.
“Auntie, don’t you recognize the roads outside?” she asked while unbuckling.
Not to mention Yi Wanyue’s house, even going out to eat ice cream, Qiu Baiyu needed her to lead the way, looking like it was her first time in this city.
Qiu Baiyu’s action of unbuckling her seatbelt paused for a moment.
It was discovered.
But there was nothing to deny.
“Um, I don’t recognize them; I go out too little and am unfamiliar with the outside world.” She was seriously making up excuses.
But Jiang Zimin believed it.
For the aunt who would protect her, she had one hundred percent trust.
She said with a bright expression, “Then let’s go out more often in the future, so you can become familiar again!”
“Okay,” Qiu Baiyu opened the back seat door, picked up the gift, and said, “I’ll listen to you.”
The gift was a caramel pudding cake.
Qiu Baiyu bought it on the way here; the store was recommended by Jiang Zimin. She really liked that store’s caramel pudding cake and thought it was the most delicious thing in the world, so they decided to use this as a gift for visiting.
After all, going empty-handed felt a bit embarrassing.
After Jiang Zimin got out of the car, she immediately ran around to stand in front of her: “Auntie, I’ll take it!”
She was very enthusiastic.
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This was her first time being invited to visit as a guest, and the gift was chosen by her. She wanted to personally give it to Yi Wanyue.
Qiu Baiyu handed the cake to her without thinking.
“You’re very happy today.”
“Super happy!”
Qiu Baiyu looked at her eyes that were curving up and couldn’t help but smile.
How nice this was.
No one was angry, no one was sad, and there was no confrontation.
“Then you also need to get along well with Aunt Wanyue in the future.”
Hearing this, Jiang Zimin asked, “Will I still see her often in the future?”
Qiu Baiyu thought for a moment and said, “There might be opportunities?”
Jiang Zimin smiled and nodded her head with certainty: “Then I will get along well with her!”
Qiu Baiyu patted her little head.
The big and the small chatted while walking into the elevator.
“This aunt plays the piano really well; she has won many big awards.”
“Really?”
“Really.”
“Wow!”
“Ding dong——”
The doorbell rang.
After a while, the door opened from the inside.
Qiu Baiyu saw Yi Wanyue appear before them, wearing casual home clothes.
Relaxed and generous, at ease.
Following closely, Jiang Zimin’s voice of greeting came: “Hello, Auntie~”
She raised both hands, holding up the box of desserts: “This is a gift from me and Aunt Baiyu. I hope you will like it…”
Hearing this, Yi Wanyue squatted down and received the box, surprised as she asked, “Why did you bring a gift too?”
Qiu Baiyu said, “Going empty-handed feels a bit awkward.”
Yi Wanyue smiled and said, “Miss Qiu is too polite.”
She then looked at Jiang Zimin and asked gently, “What is this?”
“Caramel pudding cake!” Jiang Zimin revealed the answer without hesitation, her eyes shining, “It’s super delicious; I really like to eat it!”
“Really? Then I must try it later; thank you so much. Come on, let’s go inside.”
Yi Wanyue stood up to welcome them into the house.
The two changed into the slippers prepared by Yi Wanyue.
Walking into the living room, a white grand piano caught their eyes.
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It was placed in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, and as soon as one looked up from the piano, they would see the boundless blue sky and the rippling river, with a view that was unbelievably good.
Qiu Baiyu silently sighed in her heart: It’s great to be rich…
The male lead is rich, the female lead is rich; only she is poor.
Yi Wanyue brought out fresh fruits for them and said, “Feel free to sit; you can also play the piano, don’t be polite; I’m the only one at home.”
“Miss Qiu’s pants have already been washed clean. I’ll go get them, and also Zimin’s bag.”
Qiu Baiyu watched her leave, and when she turned back, Jiang Zimin was already standing next to the white piano, not touching it, with an expression of anticipation and caution.
“Can I really touch it?”
“Aunt Wanyue said it’s okay.”
With that, Jiang Zimin carefully reached out to touch it.
Although she had seen pianos countless times, this was the first time she was personally able to touch one.
It felt very wonderful; clearly, it was something she had seen countless times, but when her fingertips fell, and the light sound jumped to her fingertips, it was like a new life blossoming beneath her hands.
After playing just one note, she immediately turned to look at Qiu Baiyu, her face filled with surprise.
Qiu Baiyu watched this scene and let out a barely noticeable soft sigh.
What kind of silly child would be so excited just because she played one note on the piano…
There was no scolding as she had imagined; Jiang Zimin bravely pressed a few more keys.
Some high, some low, without any rules, but it was very fun.
Qiu Baiyu thought: This should be a child who gets along well with Yi Wanyue.
Yi Wanyue likes the piano, and Jiang Zimin also seems to like the piano; isn’t this a match in interests?
But that broken plot just has to make the child not be a good person; it’s ridiculous.
“You play very well,” Yi Wanyue’s voice suddenly came from behind, “Do you want to try to combine the few notes you just played into a piece?”
Jiang Zimin said, “I can’t…”
Yi Wanyue smiled: “Auntie can, Auntie will teach you.”
Jiang Zimin became curious all of a sudden: “Really?”
Yi Wanyue calmly nodded, put down what she was holding, walked to Jiang Zimin’s side, and sat on the piano bench with her: “The notes you just played are these few.”
Her hands glided between the black and white keys, accurately playing the notes that Jiang Zimin had casually pressed.
Qiu Baiyu was not a professional and did not dare to say whether it was exactly the same, but she could hear that it was indeed very similar to what Jiang Zimin had just casually played.
Professionals are indeed different.
Jiang Zimin felt it was very magical.
What she had played casually, she couldn’t even remember, yet Auntie actually remembered it!
“Come, Auntie will teach you to play.”
Yi Wanyue gently grasped her hand and placed her hand on the piano. With a light press down, she quickly tapped several times, and a lively and cheerful melody was instantly formed, just like a little deer carefree running around in the forest.
“How is it? Do you like the piece you just played?” Yi Wanyue asked.
Jiang Zimin felt even more magical.
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She clapped her hands in praise, saying, “Auntie, you are really amazing! No wonder you can win big awards!”
“Hmm?” Yi Wanyue smiled as she looked at her, “How do you know Auntie has won awards?”
Jiang Zimin pointed at Qiu Baiyu, who was already sitting on the sofa, without any hesitation.
“My Auntie told me!”
Yi Wanyue was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Qiu Baiyu.
To be honest, this answer was beyond her expectations. She thought this matter would be something Jiang Shen told Jiang Zimin, but she never expected it to be Qiu Baiyu who said it.
“Miss Qiu… are you paying attention to me?”
It was not that Qiu Baiyu was paying attention, but rather that the system provided information about the male and female leads, which included their achievements in their careers, allowing her to have a preliminary understanding of the two.
Facing Yi Wanyue’s question, Qiu Baiyu couldn’t think of a response for a moment. After a few seconds, she finally replied, “Should be.”
Yi Wanyue raised her delicate eyebrows, quietly looking at her for a few seconds, then turned around to continue playing the piano with Jiang Zimin.
Qiu Baiyu: “?”
Why does her expression seem a bit meaningful… does she think I am a pervert who inexplicably pays attention to strangers??