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Chapter 26: Part 1 - She admonished herself to not expect anything, but Su Yan couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

Chapter 26: Part 1 - She admonished herself to not expect anything, but Su Yan couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

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Su Yan had already learned some simple functions of a mobile; but she was only at the stage of making a phone call, receiving a phone call, and reading a text message.

During the day, after watching those palace dramas, Su Yan was bored and didnt know what to watch for a while. She was sitting on the tatami mats in a daze. Then she remembered the scene where the female lead of the drama had written a letter; Su Yan suddenly became interested. She called out to Auntie Wang and excitedly asked: Auntie Wang, do we have a Chinese brush[1] and calligraphy paper?

1. The images of the Chinese Brush ad calligraphy paper can be seen in the translators notes.

Auntie Wang didnt know what Su Yan wanted to do, but she dutifully brought back what Su Yan wanted in an hour. Grabbing the familiar writing brush, Su Yan almost cried. If not for the embellishments on its surface, she would have thought that she had returned to the Imperial Palace.

Su Yans style of calligraphy was very graceful. Giving the calligraphy sheet her full attention, she began to write characters on it. It flabbergasted Auntie Wang regardless of the characters Su Yan wrote.

Auntie Wang was marveling in her heart. Venerable Sir and Venerable Madame were truly far sighted. Even if the Su family werent a Noble, wealthy, and influential family; they were still a family of scholars. They had raised their daughter to not only be beautiful and intelligent but also highly proficient in calligraphy.

Su Yan put down the Chinese brush and looked at the characters written on the sheet for some time. She shook her head inwardly: Indeed, it had been too long since she wrote. It seemed she had become a bit rusty.

When Auntie Wang came over to take a look, she was extremely amazed, I see that Madams written characters are much better compared to those people writing on TV.

These words werent mere flattery it was the truth.

Su Yan didnt turn that down and smiled, It is just normal.

After she had written enough, she cleaned her hands and looked at the time. It was time for lunch; the kitchen staff were busy. She thought that Jiang Jingchuan must also be off work now; therefore, she dialed Jiang Jingchuans number clumsily. He picked it up after a few moments, Hm?

Su Yan didnt have anything to say, she just called to brush up her existence in his heart. After a few seconds of silence, she spoke with a smile: I borrowed your study. You do not mind, right?

There was only one study room in the Villa and it belonged to Jiang Jingchuan.

Jiang Jingchuan was currently eating with his subordinates. All of them saw Jiang Jingchuan attend the call, and the formerly noisy hall was immediately enshrouded in pin drop silence.

Of course not. Have you eaten? Jiang Jingchuan soon noticed that his subordinates were behaving strangely. He gestured for them to continue eating, but who would be brave enough to make even a bit of noise. All of them strained their ears to eavesdrop.

Su Yan wasnt at all an inherently clingy person, but she was aware that the feelings between them had just grown recently. Right now they talked after dinner when he had returned home, but she wanted to brush up feelings during the day even if the conversation was nonsense. She continued, Not yet, the kitchen Auntie is still preparing. Did you eat? What are you eating?

Actually, men secretly enjoyed it when people expressed concern for them: It made them feel like they were cared about.

Jiang Jingchuan looked at the dining table filled with food, Im having West Lake fish in vinegar gravy, Dongpo meat, Sai Crab Soup..and, by the way, whats this dish[2]?

2. All these food items are very expensive dishes.

Jiang Jingchuan asked the person sitting beside him, who immediately whispered: CEO Jiang, this is small abalone with scallion oil.

Yes, along with some homely dishes. Jiang Jingchuan continued to speak on the phone.

Su Yans soft coquettish voice came, I want to eat it too. Will you take me next time?

Jiang Jingchuans tone was light to the point that it could be regarded as him being delighted, Okay; next time I will take you to eat.

At first everyone was still debating on the identity of the caller, but after hearing this they immediately understood. It was definitely Mrs. Jiang. Nevertheless, CEO Jiang had been married for more than half a year, yet even now they were still tired and crooked[3]. It could be seen that their relationship was very good!

3. Tired and Crooked refers to two people who are always sticking together.

You said it. You cannot back out now. I am serious. You must take me to eat. Su Yan warned him again.

What you ate didnt matter, you just needed to be a bit sentimental.

Jiang Jingchuan chuckled under his breath, Okay, okay, okay. Will definitely take you to eat.

Having achieved her objective and even scheduled a next date, Su Yan was perfectly content but didnt forget to add, The next time I find any tasty food place, I will take you there to eat.

This type of dialogue was akin to a lovers talk between students; surprisingly, Jiang Jingchuan found himself liking it.

Okie then, I will not disturb your lunch anymore. Eat enough to be energised to work in the afternoon.

After Jiang Jingchuan hung up the phone, a gentle smile still remained on his face. He was in a really good mood.

The subordinates, upon looking at the spring expression on their CEOs face, understood something. Each and everyone of them lowered their heads to continue eating. They were somewhat sour in their heart; how could their mood be good? Having a great beauty waiting for you at home. It was so sour[4] to think about.

4. Sour they are jealous.

At late noon, having nothing to do, Sui Sheng dropped in to visit. Jiang Jingchuan was almost done with his work, hence he could drink coffee with him and chat casually.

5. Images in the translators note.

Jiang Jingchuan nodded, Okay, then I will ask the assistant to arrange plane tickets.

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Barb Notes: Jiang Jingchuan is the best friend and the best dream husband one could find.

The images

West Lake Fish in Vinegar gravy

(Source: Tastingofhome)

Dongpo Meat

(Source: Delishar)

Sai Crab Soup

Braised Crab Meat Soup | Bear Naked Food

(Source: Bear Naked Food)

small abalone with scallion oil

(Source: Mychineserecipes)

Chinese brush

(Source: Aliexpress)

Calligraphy paper (could possible refer to these-)

(Source: Aliexpress)

Folded booklets with slipcases-

(Source: Wikipedia Traditional Chinese Bookbinding)

Accordion Book

(Source: Accordian book facweb. cs. depaul. edu)

(source: antiqueauctionsnow, Pinterest)

(source: Bookworks)