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Chapter 472: Chapter 270
"Of course."
"This is at the amusement park in B City. Judging by this angle, it must have been taken by a passerby. How did you get this photo?"
"Someone posted it online," Shen Jingxiu explained. "Although Wenyan clarified the situation about the hotel check-in, many people still didn’t want to believe her. So someone posted a photo of her coincidental encounter at the amusement park that day to dispel the rumors.
"In this photo, her mask just happened to fall off, and she was followed by her assistant and you. Even though you can’t see your face in the photo, your figure looks nothing like Gu Xiran. So Wenyan’s fans used this photo to prove that she wasn’t with that Gu Xiran that day."
"I see," Ji Yuanzhou nodded and pushed his phone back to Shen Jingxiu, "Actually, I called Wenyan right after the incident to ask if she needed me or the hotel to clarify on her behalf, but she refused."
But that wasn’t the point. What Shen Jingxiu wanted to know was...
"So why did you go to the amusement park together?"
"I haven’t told you, Wenyan stayed at my family’s hotel during her last work trip to B City. I just happened to be there dealing with some business and, knowing she was also there, invited her for a casual meal.
"The amusement park in B City is quite famous, and she, with her childlike innocence, wanted to play. As her brother’s best friend, I naturally held some convenience in my hands, and it was my undeniable responsibility.
"Taking her out to play, I didn’t make things difficult for her at all, so you should be treating me to this meal. Being away from home, you ought to thank me for taking care of your sister for you."
"Okay," Shen Jingxiu agreed without hesitation.
For some reason, hearing Ji Yuanzhou say that seemed to lift a weight off his heart.
"Let’s order. Don’t be polite with me."
Ji Yuanzhou raised an eyebrow: "Even without you saying it, I wouldn’t be polite with you."
He was looking at the menu when suddenly, a middle-aged man’s voice sounded overhead.
"Jingxiu, what a coincidence running into you two here, it’s been a long time."
Shen Jingxiu looked up at the sound and promptly stood up upon seeing who it was.
"Uncle Ji? Hello, it’s been a long time, please take a seat."
As he spoke, Shen Jingxiu proactively vacated his own seat to pull out a chair for the newcomer.
"Dad?" Ji Yuanzhou was also surprised to see the person, "What are you doing here?"
"I had a dinner meeting, came a few minutes early, I didn’t expect to bump into the two of you."
Ji Yuanzhou closed the menu: "What a coincidence."
Mr. Ji nodded and then began chatting with Shen Jingxiu.
"Yuanzhou’s grandmother was ill recently, and I’ve been abroad taking care of her. I haven’t seen your parents for a while now, how are they doing lately?"
"They’re good. How about Mrs. Ji, has her health improved?"
"Well, with old age it’s like that, but overall she’s still rather robust among her peers. By the way, I’ve heard some things about your family too, your biological sister has been found, right?"
"Yes."
"Then your parents must be very happy."
"Yes, this matter has always been a concern for them, and now it has finally been resolved."
"Indeed," Mr. Ji remarked, "Your mother suffered a lot over this issue back in the day, but now, things have finally turned around. I also heard that your sister had been living with the Ship King’s Qin Family before she was found?"
Shen Jingxiu nodded: "That’s correct. Uncle Ji is very well-informed."
"Has she gotten engaged yet?"
"Dad." As soon as his own father asked such a question, Ji Yuanzhou immediately felt a headache coming on, "Why are you asking about this?"
Mr. Ji still looked cheerful, not seeing any issue with the question.
"Why can’t I ask, what’s wrong with caring about my grandniece? Isn’t that right, Jingxiu?"
Shen Jingxiu politely curved his lips slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Ji, she’s not engaged yet."
"That’s good," Mr. Ji glanced at his son, "Yuanzhou is still single too. He and your sister are about the same age, they could get to know each other better if there’s a chance. I also have a few highly exceptional nieces, Jingxiu, would you like to consider them?"
"Thank you, Uncle Ji, but I currently have no such plans."
"You, you’re just too picky... Ah, my guest has arrived, Jingxiu, say hello to your parents for me, I will invite your father for a game of golf some day."
"Okay."
"No need to get up, stay seated, I’m off now."
Despite his words, both Shen Jingxiu and Ji Yuanzhou still stood up to show him out.
After he left, Ji Yuanzhou shook his head helplessly.
"Sorry about just now, my father has a habit of playing matchmaker, just pretend you didn’t hear it."
