Chapter 46: Default

Xiao Miaomiao saw that they were about to chat with the boss, so she signaled to them that she would go out first.

She thought these hairpins were really nice, so she decided to pick out two for her grandmother and Li Mama, and two for her aunt, and ask her cousin to bring them back.

After paying, Jiang Chen also went out: “Zheng Yan, you talk to the boss, I’ll go see Miaomiao.” He was worried that someone might accidentally bump into Miaomiao, because there were so many people coming and going here, not only students, but also many hooligans.

Zheng Yan nodded in agreement, he was also a little worried in his heart.

The boss glanced at Xiao Miaomiao who had just walked out, then handed the change to Zheng Yan, and said with a smile: “Is that the little girl? She attended your graduation ceremony before, and she also sent flowers.”

Zheng Yan listened, nodded slightly, and acknowledged it by default.

The boss continued: “She looks like the younger sister of the young master, and the two of them look quite similar. Moreover, judging from her manners and attitude towards you, her family education should be very good.”

Zheng Yan nodded again, without refuting.

“So, now that you have achieved success in your career, and you brought her here, have you successfully pursued her? You even specially bought hairpins for her to tie her hair, what a thoughtful gesture! Don’t forget to send me an invitation when the time comes!” The boss joked.

After hearing this, Zheng Yan’s eyes dimmed, and a trace of sadness appeared on his face, but he quickly forced a smile and said softly, “She’s already married.”

After hearing this news, the boss also felt very embarrassed and surprised. He didn’t expect things to develop like this, and quickly said: “That… I’ll treat you to this meal today, you take your money back.” After saying that, the boss was about to return the money he had just collected to Zheng Yan.

However, Zheng Yan shook his head with a smile, refusing: “No need, I don’t need anyone’s sympathy or comfort. For me, as long as she is happy and healthy, that’s enough. I don’t necessarily have to have her, being able to see her occasionally is already enough for me.”

Although his heart was filled with regret, Zheng Yan’s attitude was very open-minded. He knew that was the kind of happy life she pursued, so he chose to silently bless her.

Seeing this, the boss sighed helplessly, “It’s good that you can think this way, but if you had the courage to pursue her back then, maybe the outcome would be different now?”

“You, you always think too much, and you miss a lot of opportunities.” The boss couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh.

Over the years, the boss had seen Zheng Yan’s hard work and dedication. As an excellent graduate of Yun University, Zheng Yan didn’t feel inferior or resentful of fate’s injustice because he was an orphan. On the contrary, he always maintained a positive, optimistic, and hardworking attitude, constantly striving forward.

Zheng Yan heard this and didn’t refute. He did have a lot of concerns. After all, she was the girl he cherished, and he naturally hoped that she could live a better life.

So he wanted to achieve something, to be able to truly provide for her before he pursued her, but he didn’t expect to miss her time and time again. If there was another chance, he wouldn’t miss it again.

“You are very good, missing this time means you are not meant to be. You are such a good person, you will always meet someone better in the future.” The boss comforted him.

“I’ve already met the best. Boss, good business, I’ll go first.” Zheng Yan didn’t expect to meet someone else to see if they were suitable or not. He had already met the one he loved the most.

“Sigh, you kid, don’t be so pessimistic.” The boss was also a person who had been through it all, how could he not understand what he meant.

“Your life is just beginning, don’t be so stubborn, are you really going to spend your whole life alone?”

“Boss, thank you for your concern, but I know what I’m doing.” Zheng Yan said with a smile.

“I don’t like to compromise, if my heart isn’t clear, I would be a scumbag chasing after other girls.” Zheng Yan waved his hand and left.

The boss also shook his head when he saw this, “What a pity, what a handsome man and beautiful woman, it would be great if they were both single.”

Zheng Yan walked out of the store and saw Xiao Miaomiao still carefully selecting hairpins in front of the hairpin shop, while Jiang Chen was watching her with a doting look, his eyes full of tenderness.

Seeing the happy smile on Xiao Miaomiao’s face, Zheng Yan couldn’t help but smile too. It turned out that when he saw the person he loved happy, he would also feel genuinely happy.

However, Zheng Yan didn’t know that this heartwarming scene was being witnessed by Zhang Jie. It was a coincidence that Zhang Jie came to this restaurant for a meal with his vicious brothers from the bureau, and it happened that Xiao Miaomiao and her cousin walked into the store.

Because the seats were close to the cashier, the conversation between Zheng Yan and the boss was heard word for word by him.

Zhang Jie was no stranger to Zheng Yan. Mainly because Zheng Yan was extremely capable and full of a sense of justice, all the cases he took were acts of justice.

In fact, they had worked together before. Zheng Yan always gave people the impression of being gentle and easy to talk to, but those who truly knew him understood that he was actually very difficult to get close to.

However, the sincere attitude he showed towards Jiang Chen and Xiao Miaomiao just now was real.

Zhang Jie was a policeman himself, and not just any ordinary policeman. He had a keen observation ability and could see through the truth at a glance.

Someone in his police station had pursued Zheng Yan, but they were all directly rejected.

It is said that Zheng Yan is not interested in women, and there are even rumors that he likes Jiang Chen, but now it seems that the one he truly likes should be Jiang Chen’s cousin, Xiao Miaomiao.

It’s just a pity that Xiao Miaomiao is now Jingcheng’s wife.

Zhang Jie looked at Xiao Miaomiao, who was oblivious, and thought helplessly about his brother who was lying in a coma in the hospital bed.

He stood up helplessly and thought: “Forget it, I’ll ask Jingcheng for the reward when he wakes up. I can’t just watch my sister-in-law become my ex-sister-in-law.”

So, he said to everyone: “You guys eat slowly, I have something to deal with, I’ll go first. I’ll treat you to this meal.” After saying that, he was about to leave.

At this time, Liu Siyuan and Jiang Ren pulled him aside, asking in confusion: “Wait, we were planning to go drinking together, why are you suddenly leaving? Today is a special celebration for you!” They were obviously reluctant to let Zhang Jie leave.

“I’m not going, I’ve been so tired these past few days. I want to go home and rest early.” What Zhang Jie said was true, he hadn’t slept much these past few days, and he was always on edge.

Liu Siyuan looked at his appearance and didn’t want to keep him anymore, “Then you go home and rest early, you still have two days of vacation, take a good rest at home tomorrow.”