Even After My Death
Chapter 276 - 193 Jiang Ning and Xingzhou Went on a Date

Chapter 276: Chapter 193 Jiang Ning and Xingzhou Went on a Date

Qi Family, after hanging up the phone, Qi Xingzhou began to change his clothes and trousers.

There was a mirror in Qi Xingzhou’s room too, but he had never paid attention to it before.

However, today, after getting dressed, he inexplicably walked in front of the mirror and stood there, looking at his reflection with puffed cheeks and furrowed brows, dissatisfied no matter how he looked.

Within two minutes, the usually emotionally calm Qi Xingzhou was actually pacing anxiously in front of the mirror by himself.

But fifteen minutes was neither quick nor slow, leaving him no time to waste.

Even though he was dissatisfied with himself, Qi Xingzhou still went downstairs.

Ji Shuang was home today, and seeing her youngest son take the initiative to come downstairs, she subconsciously turned to look outside the floor-to-ceiling window, wondering if the sun had risen from the west.

After Qi Xingzhou came downstairs, he moved at a snail’s pace, slowly circling in front of Ji Shuang.

Ji Shuang: ?

Before Ji Shuang could react, she saw Qi Xingzhou take steps towards the front door.

Ji Shuang immediately jumped up from the couch.

Although she always wanted Qi Xingzhou to be interested in the outside world, with his condition, letting him go out alone might result in him becoming someone else’s son-in-law!

Ji Shuang immediately followed him, only to see that Qi Xingzhou had stopped by the front door and was not moving.

Watching Qi Xingzhou look forward with anticipation, Ji Shuang felt this scene seemed somewhat familiar.

An idea vaguely surfaced in her mind.

Ji Shuang tentatively asked her youngest son, "Zhouzhou, who are you waiting for?"

Usually, when the Qi family wanted to communicate with Qi Xingzhou, whether they would get a reply from him was a matter of probability.

Because sometimes he would respond, while other times he might pretend not to understand or not hear.

But this time, after Ji Shuang asked, Qi Xingzhou replied quickly: "Ning Ning."

Qi Xingzhou’s eyes sparkled, unable to hide the joy in them.

He seemed dissatisfied with his brief response and took the initiative to add, "Ning Ning is coming to pick me up for our date."

Ji Shuang showed a look of shock: "!!!

She looked at her youngest son.

Had she misheard, or had Qi Xingzhou misspoken?

A date?

Although she had previously considered Jiang Ning as a potential daughter-in-law, she had immediately dismissed the thought as soon as it arose.

She also acknowledged that her youngest son was highly capable in certain areas, but marriage was not a workplace, and having abilities was not enough. In the areas of social interaction and emotional intelligence, her son was almost a zero. After he turned eighteen, Ji Shuang had worried countless times about his future.

On the outside, her youngest son was tall and handsome, but inside, he was emotionally deficient.

Such a person was a blockhead!

Which girl with eyes would like him?

Now, the huge problem that had caused her countless sleepless nights was solved by him?

The surprise came too quickly, making Ji Shuang feel as if she were dreaming.

She was somewhat uncertain, her expression full of surprise and doubt: "Are you serious? Are you really going out on a date?"

The distrust was too evident in her words, so much so that even Qi Xingzhou could hear it.

With pursed lips, Qi Xingzhou looked like a little puffed-up frog, annoyed and not speaking to Ji Shuang.

He didn’t talk, and Ji Shuang didn’t mind, simply standing beside him waiting along with Qi Xingzhou.

When Qi Xingzhou had first come downstairs, it had been about ten minutes since he and Jiang Ning ended their phone call. After standing by the door for about three or four minutes, a familiar white sedan came into view.

His previous displeasure vanished instantly, and Qi Xingzhou couldn’t wait to step outside the door.

Ji Shuang was also overjoyed, following her worthless youngest son out the door.

This was the second time Jiang Ning had come to pick up Qi Xingzhou, and for Qi Xingzhou, familiarity had taken hold. He even went to the passenger side and opened the car door without Jiang Ning saying a word, taking his seat with swift and fluid movement.

Jiang Ning rolled down the window and was about to greet Ji Shuang when she saw Ji Shuang smiling eagerly, saying, "Jiang Jiang, are you here to take Zhouzhou out to have fun?"

Although Jiang Ning had hit it off with Ji Shuang before, Ji Shuang’s look when she gazed at her had never been so... um... Jiang Ning was somehow at a loss for words, it seemed almost excessively happy?

Had Ji Shuang encountered something joyful today?

Jiang Ning didn’t think too much, nodding her head and saying, "Yes, yes, we are going out for a meal. Does Auntie Ji have time? Would you like to join us?"

"No, no, no, I wouldn’t want to disturb the two of you, have a good time," Ji Shuang hastily waved her hands to refuse.

There was no way Ji Shuang wouldn’t be savvy enough to join them when someone was finally taking an interest in her younger son. It was her time to stay in the background happily.

Ji Shuang looked at Jiang Ning with a beaming smile, her heart growing fonder as she saw her, as pleased as if she had found a treasure.

"Have a great time. In the Qi Family, we don’t have a curfew; you can play as late as you like, as long as you’re happy!" Ji Shuang cheerfully said.

At the end, she leaned forward to the car window and whispered to Jiang Ning, "Jiang Jiang, you know, Zhouzhou has always been quiet since he was a kid. If he behaves poorly or makes you angry, please don’t hold back. You can punish him however you like, we won’t mind! Or, just tell me, and I’ll have his older brother teach him a lesson!" As long as you don’t return him, it’s fine!

Jiang Ning listened, her expression a bit strange.

She faintly sensed there was another layer of meaning in Ji Shuang’s words, but couldn’t figure it out at the moment. She just assumed it was because Ji Shuang was somewhat worried about Qi Xingzhou’s social abilities.

Jiang Ning nodded, "Auntie Ji, though he may not like talking much, he has a good temperament, is very proactive, and can endure hardship well."

Jiang Ning was referring to Qi Xingzhou’s performance in "Survive for 30 Days". Qi Xingzhou might not have been talkative or sociable, yet he was very active, following her every day to chop wood without ever slacking or complaining, both capable and hardworking.

Ji Shuang, hearing Jiang Ning praise Qi Xingzhou, was bursting with joy, and even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smiled.

Now, she truly believed in what was happening between Jiang Ning and her silly son—they were dating!

The words Jiang Ning had just said, weren’t they the classic case of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"?

Once Jiang Ning’s car was out of sight, Ji Shuang, usually so poised and elegant, allowed herself a rare moment of liveliness, bouncing back into the Qi Family hall, nearly dancing with joy.

Her own happiness was clearly not enough; the whole family had to share in the joy!

Ji Shuang hurried to find her phone and quickly opened the family group chat to send a message:

<A Loving Family>

Mom Ji: @All Members! I have a big piece of good news to announce!

Dad Qi: ?

Qi Chen: ?

Mom Ji: Our Qi Family’s long-standing thorny project has finally been resolved!

Dad Qi: ??

Qi Chen: ??

Qi Chen: Mom, get to the point.

Mom Ji: I know you’re eager, but don’t be impatient.

Dad Qi: Keep teasing, and you’re sleeping on the couch tonight.

Qi Chen: ...

Mom Ji: @Qi Jingshan, [angry.jpg][angry.jpg][angry.jpg] Zhouzhou is no longer single.

Dad Qi: With who!!!!

Qi Chen: With who!!!!

Mom Ji: Who else but Jiang Jiang? But we have to act as if we don’t know for now. It wasn’t Jiang Jiang who told me, it was Zhouzhou.

Mom Ji: Young people are shy. Since Jiang Jiang hasn’t told us directly, she must want to get to know Zhouzhou better in private. As elders, we just need to play along. You got it?

Dad Qi: As the wife commands.

Qi Chen: [content cat.jpg]

Qi Chen: Got it.