"Yeah, so how exactly should I live this life? This question used to trouble me for many years, but now, it doesn't anymore. I want to be like my mother—a person with a free soul, someone who isn't constrained by the world's gaze. But for someone like me, freedom is freedom, yet my strength is minuscule. Sometimes I even doubt if the meaning of what I do is as practical as the elementary schools you directly donate."
Jiang Cheng shook his head and said, "Why have you suddenly gotten yourself twisted up again? Mao, didn't we talk about this? A single spark can start a prairie fire. No matter how new a school is, it won't work without teachers."
Seeing Jiang Cheng comforting her, Huang Yuqi couldn't help but chuckle a little.
Originally, she had wanted to enlighten Jiang Cheng, but she hadn't expected it to end up the other way around.
"You do have a point. I'm overthinking it..."
During their conversation, the two had already taken the cable car from the North Eighth Tower directly to the foot of the Great Wall.
During their conversation, the two had already taken the cable car from the North Eighth Tower directly to the foot of the Great Wall.
Just as they got off the cable car, Jiang Cheng saw Wang Congcong immediately stand up from a stone bench nearby. Then, he pushed aside the male Bodyguard who was holding a black umbrella over him and strode toward Jiang Cheng with large steps.
"Jiang Cheng!"
Seeing Wang Congcong approaching with so many people, a smile appeared on Jiang Cheng's face as he teased, "Brother Wang, why such a grand display today?"
Wang Congcong gave Jiang Cheng a playful shove and replied with a laugh, "I'm considered a somewhat famous Internet Celebrity now. If I go out without a few people to hold my umbrella, I'll be on the hot search in minutes, believe it or not?"
After finishing his sentence, Wang Congcong glanced at Huang Yuqi, who was following beside Jiang Cheng, and asked as was his custom: "Is this... sister-in-law?"
Huang Yuqi hurriedly waved her hands: "No... no, you've misunderstood. Hello, Principal Wang, my name is Huang Yuqi."
Although Huang Yuqi took the initiative to clear the air with Jiang Cheng and even greeted him herself,
he could still see her uniqueness at a glance.
When ordinary girls recognized him, their faces would either show a hint of expectation and excitement, or they would be very proactive in trying to get on his good side.
Yet Huang Yuqi's greeting to him was clearly just out of politeness.
This open and upright manner made Wang Congcong look at her with a bit more respect.
Since knowing Jiang Cheng, he had grown accustomed to the different girls constantly rotating around him.
Without exception, these girls were all beauties with hot figures and pretty faces.
However, Huang Yuqi was different.
She hadn't deliberately dressed up to be flashy.
Her clothes were very simple, and there wasn't a trace of makeup on her face, yet she still gave off a fresh and natural feeling.
Moreover, her eyes were clear and bright, without the slightest hint of flirtatiousness.
The unique temperament she possessed, coupled with her non-aggressive and sweet features, made even him—who had seen countless women—sincerely sigh, "This really is a good woman!"
"Call people sister-in-law less often, okay?" Jiang Cheng reminded him, feeling quite helpless.
Wang Congcong responded with a face full of smiles, "Don't worry, I know. Since no sister-in-law has appeared for so long, aren't I just getting anxious on your behalf?"
Wang Congcong himself was an excellent man, and in these matters, he naturally understood the underlying reminder in Jiang Cheng's words.
Clearly, he also knew exactly how to handle the boundaries.
Just a few days ago when they ran into Reba, he had asked Jiang Cheng to his face: "New sister-in-law?"
But at this moment, he could tell at a glance that Jiang Cheng and Huang Yuqi had not yet established a clear romantic relationship.
Plus, Huang Yuqi looked like the type of particularly pure girl.
Therefore, Wang Congcong very consciously and proactively omitted the word "new" from "new sister-in-law."
At this time, Jiang Cheng didn't have as many twists and turns in his thoughts as Wang Congcong.
His casual remark was merely to help Huang Yuqi out of the awkward situation.
"What is it that couldn't be said over the phone and had to be told to me in person?"
After Jiang Cheng finished speaking, Wang Congcong immediately walked to his side and put an arm around him.
He said with a grin, "I can't help it. I came with a mission from my old man. He said you've been here for a few days and he hasn't invited you to our house for dinner yet. He insisted I come personally to invite you. Don't you think he's a total old fogey?"
Seeing that it was this kind of matter, Jiang Cheng glanced at Huang Yuqi with some difficulty.
Before he could speak, Huang Yuqi spoke first: "It seems our plans have clashed. Then I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow instead."
Wang Congcong saw Jiang Cheng's predicament.
He immediately spoke up, "There's no need to wait until tomorrow and go through all that trouble. Both of you can just come to my house for dinner together."
Huang Yuqi shook her head with a smile and politely declined, "How could I be so bold? I think I'd better not go. I have your WeChat; how about I contact you tomorrow?"
Although Jiang Cheng felt somewhat flattered that Richest Man Wang had specially sent Wang Congcong to pick him up,
at this moment, he actually didn't want to stand Huang Yuqi up.
Especially after just hearing her talk about her heartbreaking past.
Under these circumstances, Jiang Cheng felt even more that he couldn't let this lonely and pitiful little girl eat dinner all by herself.
Jiang Cheng suggested, "Why don't we go together? It's my first time visiting their home too. Having one more person to eat with makes it more lively, right?"
As he spoke, Jiang Cheng's eyes were full of expectation as he looked directly at Huang Yuqi.
Feeling the meaning in Jiang Cheng's gaze, Huang Yuqi felt as if he were calling for her help.
In an instant, she recalled the indescribable sense of unease she felt as a child when going to a relative's or elder's house for a meal.
She thought that perhaps Jiang Cheng was feeling the same way right now.
Thinking this way, Huang Yuqi, who had a very strong sense of empathy, immediately agreed: "Alright then, I'll go with you just to broaden my horizons. I've seen many news interviews with Richest Man Wang, and I have great respect for an industrialist like him."
Seeing Huang Yuqi praise his father like that, Wang Congcong was naturally very happy.
He revealed a satisfied smile, feeling secretly proud in his heart.
"Then let's go. I'll lead the way for you two. Will your car follow behind me?"
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng waved his hand toward Wang Sheng behind him.
After receiving the signal, Wang Sheng immediately followed behind Jiang Cheng.
Seeing that the several strong men who had been following near them were actually Jiang Cheng's Bodyguards, Huang Yuqi's expression couldn't help but show a trace of surprise, but she quickly regained her composure.
On second thought, for someone with immense wealth like Jiang Cheng, having Bodyguards for protection was perfectly normal.
Moreover, Jiang Cheng was clearly not as high-profile as Wang Congcong, which made Huang Yuqi like him a bit more.