After school in the afternoon, Jin Lan came to pick people up. Ye Wan and Ning Xin walked out together. Jin Lan looked at Ye Wan suspiciously. Ye Wan greeted him and introduced Ning Xin, "Ning Xin, you've met her. She brought me a notebook last time."
"Get in the car. Give me the address." Jin Lan was somewhat inexplicably disappointed. Although he had seen this classmate of Ye Wan's, he hadn't paid attention at all.
After the two got into the car, another car also stopped at the school gate. Jiang Yan, dressed beautifully, ran out. Chu Yu got out and walked over. The couple, deeply in love, held hands intimately and walked towards the car.
Chu Yu saw Jin Lan. He was very happy and pulled Jiang Yan over. Jiang Yan felt a little awkward but still followed. Since she had decided to face it bravely, she would not retreat like last time.
"Uncle, why are you at school too?" Chu Yu smiled happily.
"Mm."
"Yan Yan, call him uncle." Chu Yu pulled Jiang Yan over. His uncle was his favorite person, and he hoped his girlfriend could get along well with his uncle.
"Uncle." Jiang Yan gritted her teeth and called out, her palms sweating.
"Let's go." Jin Lan said, and then stepped on the accelerator, the car leaving its spot. Chu Yu and Jiang Yan were left standing awkwardly.
Chu Yu squeezed Jiang Yan's hand and comforted her, "Don't overthink it. My uncle... he's just like that. He's not targeting you."
Chu Yu was truly puzzled. His uncle was clearly a very gentle and warm person, so why did he seem to dislike Jiang Yan so much?
As long as Jiang Yan didn't have to face Jin Lan, she was fine. After Jin Lan left, she smiled. "I know. Let's go."
Chu Yu also smiled. He had always liked Jiang Yan. In high school, his family had already arranged for him to study abroad, but it was postponed for a year due to his illness. Because of his health and the prospect of going abroad, he had never confessed his feelings to her, fearing he would hold her back.
Now that his illness was cured and his studies abroad were completed, he could stay in the country with peace of mind. He could finally confess to her. He hadn't expected that Jiang Yan had also liked him all along. He had never felt so happy as he did now.
...
In the car, Jin Lan drove, his expression stern and silent. Ye Wan noticed his mood was off and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, we're here." Jin Lan's mood was still bad, completely unlike his usual self.
Ning Xin tugged at Ye Wan, feeling a little nervous. She also sensed that Jin Lan seemed preoccupied. Ye Wan patted her hand reassuringly, and the three of them got out of the car and walked towards the cinema.
"Dr. Jin, what would you like to drink? I'll go buy it!" Ning Xin proactively spoke to him.
"I'll go. What do you two want to drink?" Jin Lan asked, then his phone rang. He glanced at it and continued to look at the two, waiting for their answers.
"I want a cola."
"Cola."
Jin Lan nodded and turned around to answer the phone while queuing to buy food and drinks.
After hanging up, it was his turn. He bought two buckets of popcorn and three cups of cola, then took out his phone to scan and pay.
Ning Xin, waiting not far away, nervously looked at Ye Wan beside her. "Why do I feel like he's very unhappy?"
"I'm not too sure. He's not usually like this. Maybe something happened?" Ye Wan was very worried about Jin Lan now.
"I'll go to the restroom in a bit. You ask him about it. Don't let anything important be delayed. If I'm not here, he might tell you the truth," Ning Xin suggested thoughtfully.