Chapter 1221: Chapter 821: Never Do Anything Serious

"Hmm?"

Jiang Nian was slightly stunned upon hearing this and thought to himself, could this be a Hongmen Banquet? As soon as he walked in, he’d be chopped down by the executioners.

Probably not.

"Alright, I’ll go back to drop off something first."

"No need, just go rest. Come back later in the evening," Xu Qianqian waved her hand.

"Okay."

Retreat in order to advance, this part.

Jiang Nian turned and went home, taking a quick shower. He habitually sat at his desk, reaching out to grab a test paper.

The desk in front of him was completely empty. His hand paused mid-air, and he was absent-minded for a moment before he came to his senses.

Oh, the exams were over.

It’s mid-June now, about half a month until July 6th, and he had to make a trip to Beijing.

By then, the scores would be almost out as well.

Fly to Beijing on July 2nd or 3rd. By then, the situation will definitely be more complicated than it is now.

But no matter what, you have to eat one bite at a time.

He glanced at the class group chat, where there were only a few messages. To be lively again, it would probably take another ten days.

When the results are released.

Three hours ago, Tao Ran spoke in the group, posting a picture with a few comments.

"Wore new clothes, got caught by my parents. They’ve already contacted a Daoist, saying they need to make talismanic water."

The angle of the picture seemed to be taken from the crack of the door.

Yang Qiming: "Class Committee, ask if there’s a female Daoist, (thinking) maybe they’ll be a bit sweeter."

Sun Zhicheng: "This is sexual repression. (retracted)"

Lin Dong: "Do Daoists even handle this kind of thing?"

Nie Qiqi: "So superstitious."

Wang Yuhe: "Oh, I know, this is the legendary ’crooked ways’, referring to the class committee."

Tao Ran: "Talismanic water is useless. It’s not like I’ve never drunk it before; the taste is a bit strange."

Below was a collective silence, followed by a neat row of ellipses.

Cai Xiaoqing: "[Cute Pet Assembly Order] (retracted)"

Lin Dong: "???"

Jiang Nian thought to himself that after the holiday, Cai Xiang seemed relaxed. Playing games every day and posting links in the group.

Then immediately retracting them, as if nothing happened.

He glanced at the sky, roughly replied to a few messages, tossed his phone aside, and fell asleep.

As night fell.

Jiang Nian opened his eyes, and it was already dark outside. He hurriedly got up, grabbed his phone, and took a look.

Still half-asleep, he saw that there were a bunch of new messages.

He replied to each, organizing them as he went. After the college entrance exam, everyone had their own paths.

Most people left Zhen Nan, either to work summer jobs or go on trips with friends.

Some stayed home, like Tao Ran, but went out every now and then, occasionally triggering a Daoist side quest.

Zeng You was also at home, waiting for the results to come out.

Li Hua and the fat guy played games for a few days, and both were worn out. Their parents intervened to break them up.

The duo at the internet cafe, thus fell.

Li Hua: "Why are you replying so late, are you not at the hotel, byd? Open a video call, let’s see!"

"(Husky points at people)."

Jiang Nian: "(Sweating) Why do you think of people like that, I’m at home reading."

After sending it, he snapped a photo of his desk.

Li Hua: "Really?"

Jiang Nian: "...."

Evening came quickly, and Jiang Nian, with an anxious heart, knocked on the door across. This time, it was Xu Qianqian who opened it.

No executioners, and the living room was unusually quiet.

Just as Jiang Nian sat down on the sofa, the two girls sat opposite him, their faces expressionless.

"Hmm?"

This seemed quite formal, even making him sit up straight. Looking at the serious faces of the two girls, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy inside. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

They probably already discussed it, and it’s very likely about the subsequent travel plans.

After all, only specific things can be discussed.

The biggest problem among them was himself. If he doesn’t participate, the problem can actually be postponed.

Sure enough, after Xu Qianqian thought for a while, she said, "We’ve decided to go by ourselves, not taking you along."

"Hmm?" Jiang Nian looked at Xu Qianqian, then at Song Xiyun, "Why?"

Xu Qianqian frowned, and immediately threw a pillow over.

"Do you even have to ask?"

Song Xiyun pursed her lips, also turning her head and looking away.

"We’ll talk after the results are out."

Waiting for results also means waiting for direction. Being in the same school or the same area doesn’t actually make much difference.

If the scores are too far apart, the physical distance becomes the relational distance, as it has always been.

Jiang Nian pondered, this is meant to delay. Solve the current issue first, and look at the situation later.

"Alright then, I’ll just stay at home."

Isn’t delaying also facing it?

No, it’s different.

Life is a series of overlapping problems, like waves crashing one after another, never stopping.

Once you solve one issue hastily, a new one immediately emerges.

If Jiang Nian hoped for an easy life, he would have started dealing with it positively early on, and it might have been resolved in less than half a month.

And then what?

Get chopped to bits by the two of them in July?

Upon hearing this, the two girls exchanged glances, their expressions slightly shocked, not expecting him to be so easygoing.

"You don’t have any objections?"

"No."

Jiang Nian got up and walked to the balcony. After watching the night scene for a while, he left the two girls with his back.

"We’ve known each other for so long; if I had an opinion, wouldn’t you have found out by now?"

Xu Qianqian and Song Xiyun heard him saying "you guys" and felt a bit unaccustomed, instinctively turning their heads.

Calculating and calculating, it’s a mess of unfinished business.

It was originally a special kind of friendship, like a wasteland overgrown with wild grass, chaotic and disorganized.

After a long time, it’s buried by yellow soil and disappears.

They were also waiting for the results to be released. Reality would divide the outcomes, taking things one step at a time.

Xu Qianqian: "...."

"Anyway, it’s fine as long as you have no objections," she said. "Then goodbye, take care on your way out."

Song Xiyun stood up, then sat back down again.

"We’ll buy the tickets first, and if we come across somewhere interesting along the way, you can always buy a ticket to join us."