Chapter 45: Friends Circle

Jiang Chen was right, the food at this restaurant was indeed delicious. Xiao Miaomiao even took pictures and posted them on her Moments.

Most of these photos were sent to her family. They all liked them and said they would definitely come and try it if they had the chance.

“Compared to the imperial chef’s dishes, this restaurant’s food has its own unique flavor.” Jiang Chen watched Xiao Miaomiao happily eating, and his mood also became cheerful.

Xiao Miaomiao nodded in agreement, “It’s very delicious! No wonder it’s called ‘Homecoming Restaurant,’ it serves home-cooked dishes, but the taste is not bad at all. It gives you a warm feeling of eating at home.” Xiao Miaomiao’s long hair was loose, making it inconvenient to eat.

Zheng Yan noticed this and went out for a while. When he came back, he had a wooden hairpin in his hand. He walked behind Xiao Miaomiao, “Miaomiao, use this to tie your hair up.”

“Did you buy this for me?” Xiao Miaomiao looked at the hairpin in Zheng Yan’s hand, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

“Yes, this way you don’t have to worry about getting hair in your food when you eat. It will be much more convenient.” Zheng Yan nodded with a smile, his tone very gentle.

Xiao Miaomiao looked at the hairpin in Zheng Yan’s hand with some embarrassment and said softly, “That… Brother Zheng, I don’t know how to use this.”

Actually, she had also followed the trend and bought hairpins before, but she was clumsy. Although her eyes learned, her hands never learned, and it would fall off after she wore it for a while.

Jiang Chen took the hairpin, also shook his head, then turned to Zheng Yan and asked, “I don’t know how to do it either, Zheng Yan, do you know how to tie hair?”

Zheng Yan nodded and replied, “I learned from a master outside, I know a little.”

“That’s great!” Jiang Chen clapped his hands excitedly, then handed the hairpin to Zheng Yan and said with a smile, “Then please help us, Miaomiao, tie her hair up.”

Zheng Yan took the hairpin, turned to look at Xiao Miaomiao who was standing beside him, his eyes gentle, and asked, “Miaomiao, can I help you tie it up?”

Xiao Miaomiao was overjoyed and nodded quickly, saying happily, “Of course! Thank you, Brother Zheng, you are so thoughtful. Whoever marries you in the future will be very happy.”

Seeing this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but exclaim, “You are really too considerate! No wonder you have only met Miaomiao a few times, but she says you are gentle and praises you.”

“Brother Zheng is originally gentle and considerate, I’m not wrong.” Xiao Miaomiao defended Zheng Yan when she heard Jiang Chen’s words, and at the same time stroked the hairpin on her head, feeling very happy.

“Did you buy this at the door outside? I remember there was a shop selling hairpins.” Xiao Miaomiao looked at Zheng Yan and said.

“Yes, I saw this peony hairpin and thought it was pretty, so I bought it.” Zheng Yan said to Xiao Miaomiao with a smile.

“Thank you, Brother Zheng.” Xiao Miaomiao looked at him and said. She didn’t think much of it at first, but it was indeed much more convenient to tie her hair up.

“Cousin, take a picture of me.” Xiao Miaomiao looked at Jiang Chen and said, “I haven’t tied my hair up with a hairpin before, I want to see what it looks like.”

“Okay.” Jiang Chen put down his chopsticks and took a picture of Xiao Miaomiao and sent it to her.

Xiao Miaomiao also liked the photos Jiang Chen sent her, and then posted them on her Moments, with the caption “Little Fairy.”

Jiang Chen saw it and choked on his tea, “How come I didn’t know you were so thick-skinned, you’re a little fairy?” Jiang Chen couldn’t help but laugh.

“Hmph! I am a little fairy.” Xiao Miaomiao pouted and said.

Zheng Yan was also a friend of Xiao Miaomiao, and when he saw the picture on Moments, he clicked on it and saved it. He could still feel the smooth feel of her hair on his hand, making him linger.

Miaomiao’s figure was graceful, her face like a peach blossom, her lips were red without being painted, her eyebrows were green without being drawn, she was truly a little fairy who didn’t eat the mortal world’s fireworks.

Plus, she was studying painting and art, which made her even more lively and cute, full of artistic temperament. Zheng Yan looked at her bright smile, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

Jiang Chen accidentally noticed the change in Zheng Yan’s expression. He seemed to catch a hint of something unusual in Zheng Yan’s eyes.

When he looked again, he found nothing special. Was it just his imagination? Zheng Yan lowered his head and focused on eating, but his mind was still filled with that thought—tying hair.

The word “wanqingsi” not only represents the combing of hair, but also symbolizes the bond of emotion.

Since ancient times, husbands tying their wives’ hair has been considered a romantic gesture, expressing their deep love and care for their wives.

Zheng Yan specially bought a delicate hairpin and asked a master how to tie hair.

Although he understood that he might never have such an opportunity, being able to tie Miaomiao’s hair once was enough to make him feel incredibly happy.

When they were checking out, the boss was also happy to see Zheng Yan and gave them an 80% discount. “Brother Zheng is very familiar with the boss here.” Xiao Miaomiao was surprised to find out, she thought they just simply discovered this place had good food and came to eat here from time to time.

The boss listened and explained with a smile, “Zheng Yan worked part-time here when he was in college, and he also tutored my son. He’s a familiar face.”

Xiao Miaomiao understood, she knew Zheng Yan was an orphan, so it made sense that he came here.

Xiao Miaomiao took out her money to pay, but Jiang Chen stopped her with his hand. He looked at her seriously, his eyes full of pampering and concern, and said softly, “Okay, didn’t I say I’d pay? Go ahead.”

Xiao Miaomiao was a little surprised, because she was just joking, she didn’t expect Jiang Chen to be so insistent. She smiled and tried to persuade him, “Oh, let’s not be so particular, it’s the same whoever pays!”

However, Jiang Chen shook his head, his tone firm, “No, I can’t let you spend money. If my family knew I took you out to eat and let you pay, wouldn’t I be beaten up?” He gently rubbed her hair, a gentle smile on his lips.

Xiao Miaomiao couldn’t help but feel a little shy, she quickly avoided his hand and said coquettishly, “Don’t touch my hair!” She held her long hair tightly with both hands, as if it was her most precious treasure.

Jiang Chen looked at her cute appearance and couldn’t help but laugh, “Okay, stop messing around. When have I ever let you pay when I take you out to eat?” He reached out his hand again, wanting to touch her hair, but afraid of angering her, he could only withdraw it helplessly.

The boss also took the money from Jiang Chen’s hand, knowing that this young master was not short of money, so he didn’t hesitate.

“Your sincerity in coming over to eat with us is enough. If it weren’t for you, Zheng Yan and I wouldn’t have had the chance to eat together.” Jiang Chen looked at Xiao Miaomiao and said.

Zheng Yan nodded to Xiao Miaomiao, “Indeed, what your cousin said is right, your sincerity in coming over to eat is enough. He said it’s rare to invite you out to eat.”