Chapter 835: Chapter 835

The lounge wasn't very large, and it was nearly full after everyone entered.

Shen Qiangqiang couldn't even find a seat, so she simply sat on the lap of her favorite uncle at the moment.

Jiang Lingxi glanced at what Jiang Lingxu and the others were eating.

Chocolate, bread, biscuits.

Because they were there, a few people felt embarrassed to eat and drink heartily and placed the food on the table.

"How about going out for a midnight snack later?"

"Huh?" Jiang Lingxu, who was sneaking a glance at Xu Ling'an from the corner of his eye, was suddenly smacked on the arm by his niece and snapped back to attention, nodding instinctively, "Sure, sounds good!"

She seriously doubted whether that kid even heard what she just said.

The other band members quickly nodded in agreement as well.

They understood that they were only getting this chance thanks to their lead singer. Otherwise, as a small band with fewer fans than most, they wouldn't even have the chance to speak at such close range, let alone be treated to a midnight snack.

Only a fool would refuse!

Jiang Lingxi then looked at Xu Ling'an, "An'an, you're not in a hurry to go back, right? Also..."

The junior sister met the gaze of her idol and eagerly raised her hand, filled with anticipation: "Can we join too?"

Opportunities must be seized by oneself!

Jiang Lingxi nodded at her, "Of course you can."

Naturally, no one else had any objections either.

Although they had eaten before the concert, they had spent the last three hours singing and screaming, which consumed a lot of energy.

The key point was having a midnight snack with a big star.

This kind of opportunity might only come once in a lifetime!

With a plan in place, the group didn't linger backstage for long. Once Jiang Lingxu and the others tidied up briefly, they all left the backstage and headed to the nearby parking lot.

There were a total of four cars, enough for the dozen or so people to fit in.

Jiang Lingxi used her phone to find a place that was still open, and they set off first.

The other three cars followed in succession.

Jiang Lingxu naturally wanted to ride in Xu Ling'an's car, but there were also empty seats in his parents' car. Just as he hesitated over whether to brazenly go there, his mother chased him off, "We have stuff in the back seat, you go sit in An'an's car."

Jiang Lingxu immediately nodded and went over obediently.

Jiang Runcheng waited for his wife to get in the car, then looked at her and then at the empty back seat with only air.

Jiang Wenhu glared at him with exasperation, "I'm creating an opportunity for that brat. Didn't you see that junior has designs on An'an!"

"Didn't you use to disapprove of Xiao Xu and An'an being together?"

"It's not exactly disapproval, it's just the generational difference felt weird. But if we ignore that, if Xiao Xu can win over An'an, it would definitely be his good fortune. Can't I start feeling anxious about it now?"

"Okay, okay, you're always right!"

"As if I need your approval!"

When they reached the private dining room, Jiang Runcheng wisely chose to say nothing as his wife subtly arranged their son and Xu Ling'an to sit together.

Jiang Lingxu, clueless, gave his mom a grateful look.

Once the midnight snack was served, he started by controlling himself, but soon his hand holding the chopsticks began to move involuntarily.

"This red rice sausage tastes better with soy sauce, the sesame paste is too greasy, An'an, give it a try."

"This is refreshing, you'll probably like it."

"Try this shrimp too."

Xu Ling'an: "... You just focus on eating yourself, you've given me more than I can finish."

"Okay, okay, tell me if there's anything you can't reach."

The junior sister sat directly across from the two of them, originally just enjoying the handsome guy while eating, but as she watched, her gaze became somewhat odd.

This, isn't Jiang the handsome guy being a bit too attentive to senior sister!

Even if they're relatives, relatives don't typically eat together , do they?

She quietly nudged the junior brother beside her and whispered, "Did you notice how close senior sister and Jiang the handsome guy are? He's so considerate!"

Junior Brother: "..."

Of course he noticed!

If he didn't already know they were relatives, just by looking at their interaction, he would suspect that Jiang Lingxu likes Xu Ling'an!

But even knowing they are relatives, it still ticked him off to see how naturally comfortable senior sister was with Jiang Lingxu.

Senior sister always treated him with politeness, never once helping with food, not even a single time pouring water for him!

Jiang Lingxu nonchalantly refilled Xu Ling'an's cup, noting there was still plenty in her bowl, then regrettably looked at the communal chopsticks.

Once he shifted his attention from Xu Ling'an, he became aware of the unfriendly gaze directed at him, and promptly looked over.

No wonder people say men understand men best; the moment their eyes met, it was like sparks flew, igniting a brief but intense showdown.

A sudden warning flashed through his mind: Potential threat!

Jiang Wenhui noticed her son's suddenly tense demeanor after meeting the gaze of Xu Ling'an's junior and finally felt relieved.

The brat finally felt the urgency!

During the midnight snack, some people ate happily, while others were distracted.

Shen Qiangqiang couldn't hold on halfway through and went to the side sofa, covered with a small blanket, and fell fast asleep.

When everyone finished eating and was about to leave, they didn't wake her, and Shen Yunqing simply picked his plump daughter up and carried her.

The group parted ways at the store entrance. As Xu Ling'an had brought Jiang Lingxu and his three band members over, she planned to continue driving them back, "Where are you guys staying now? I'll give you a lift."

Before the band members could nod, Jiang Lingxu quickly interjected, "It's late and out of the way; we'll just take a cab back. You should head home; you have work tomorrow."

With four tall young men, there was no worry about them catching a cab late at night, so Xu Ling'an nodded decisively.

She turned back to bid farewell to her junior brothers and sisters, "Drive safely on the way back, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, senior sister."

The junior brother sat in the driver's seat watching Xu Ling'an drive her iconic little white car away, then glanced at Jiang Lingxu and the others waiting by the roadside.

He still didn't know where senior sister lived!

And most importantly, did senior sister realize the nephew's feelings toward her?

He had heard about senior sister's rather peculiar background story, and Jiang Lingxu and senior sister should not have any substantial blood relation.

So, does this guy feel fearless?

Looks like he needs to step up his game!

Xu Ling'an drove back to the private library and art museum her grandfather had left her.

Old people have light sleep; going back to her grandmother's so late would definitely disturb her.

The key point was, her heart was still a bit unsettled; the museum was quieter, and she wanted to sort things out.

"Uncle Zhang?" Xu Ling'an looked at Zhang Ye who had turned on the lights, "You haven't gone to bed yet?"

"Just about to, heard some noise and came to check. Why are you back so late?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝕟𝕖𝕥

"After work, I went to see Xiao Xu's concert with his bandmates, then had a midnight snack with sister and the others, and before I knew it, it was this late. Uncle Zhang, you go rest; I'll tidy up and hit the bed soon."

"Alright, I remember Xiao Xu is Professor Jiang's younger brother, right? It's impressive that he can already hold a concert. Was the place packed?"

"Yes, very lively too." Xu Ling'an nodded with a smile, and the image of that figure standing impressively on stage, stunning both the audience and herself, came to mind.

It also made her vividly aware: the resolute but confused boy she met back then had truly grown up!