Chapter 327 - 222: The Rest of My Life

Chapter 327: Chapter 222: The Rest of My Life

"Sir, to the World Trade Center."

Jiang He glanced at the schedule Chen Hao had sent him.

All the venue arrangements would be complete by three in the afternoon, with the official meeting at four.

He didn’t have much time to spare.

Jiang He rarely spent much time on his personal appearance.

His round-the-clock work schedule meant he was almost always in a white lab coat, and his hair was styled for convenience above all else.

But today was different.

This was the most important day of his new life.

After arriving near the World Trade Center, Jiang He found a private styling studio.

"Do you have an appointment, sir?"

"Yes, a full styling session."

"Understood!"

It wasn’t just about his hair.

This place also handled wardrobe coordination.

The goal was to look handsome, but with a focus on a casual, natural style.

He felt a velvet square box in his pocket, and his heart couldn’t help but beat faster.

...

Meanwhile, in a women’s dorm at North Normal University.

"You’re back, you’re back! Quick, quick, quick!" Liu Xiaotian pushed Shen Yu down into a chair.

Shen Yu said earnestly, "Xiaotian, I’m counting on you!"

"Don’t worry, leave it to me! We can’t do heavy makeup today. A guy like Dr. Jiang definitely wouldn’t like that. The key is to look like you’re not wearing any makeup, but every little detail is actually perfect! The foundation needs to be light and clean, and for eyeliner, just a tightline slightly extended at the corners will do..."

Shen Yu obediently closed her eyes, letting Liu Xiaotian work her magic on her face.

After finishing the makeup, Liu Xiaotian picked up a curling iron and gave Shen Yu’s hair a gently curled style.

"Alright, time to change!"

Shen Yu opened her wardrobe and took out the outfit she had prepared long ago.

A cream-colored cashmere coat and a light apricot knit dress that fit her figure perfectly.

The coat would reveal just a hint of her collarbones at the dress’s neckline.

She exuded an elegant, gentle aura—the kind that, in later years, would have guys calling her "mommy" on sight.

Once changed, Shen Yu stood before the full-length mirror.

Liu Xiaotian commented, "Stunning, Shen Xiaoyu. You walk out in this today, and you’ll have heads turning a full 180 degrees! Alright, hurry up and go."

"Okay!"

Shen Yu nodded and put on a pair of carefully selected heels that weren’t too high.

She had tried on stilettos but wasn’t used to them at all, so she had to settle for a more natural style...

Then she walked over to her desk, pulled open the bottom drawer, and took out a small red box, carefully tucking it into her coat pocket.

’Dr. Jiang, today I’m going to show you what it means to take the initiative!’

...

「That afternoon.」

At a restaurant on West Mountain.

The autumn leaves were at their most brilliant.

Nearby, a lake lay still as a mirror. The scenery was incredible.

Jiang He stood outside the main entrance of the club, waiting for his girl.

He appeared calm, but in reality, he was a nervous wreck.

He checked the ring box in his pocket for what felt like the hundredth time, his eyes fixed on the winding mountain road.

Finally, a taxi appeared.

The door opened, and there was Shen Yu.

A gentle breeze blew past, catching the loose strands of hair by her ear.

The hem of her light apricot dress swayed gently as she thanked the driver, the motion rippling straight into Jiang He’s heart.

Jiang He stood frozen on the spot.

In his past life and this one, he had seen Shen Yu in countless ways, but at this moment, she still gave him the illusion of a first love.

’Teacher Shen... she’s practically glowing.’

Shen Yu closed the car door and saw Jiang He, too.

Her steps faltered.

Usually, Jiang He was either in a lab coat or casual clothes—effortlessly handsome.

But today, he wore a casual suit, his short hair was neat, and with a mountain of red leaves behind him, he just stood there quietly watching her.

Only one thought remained in Shen Yu’s mind:

’My Dr. Jiang, how can he be so handsome! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!’

The two of them stood just a few steps apart, their gazes locking intensely.

Jiang He was the first to snap out of it, and he strode over to her.

His gaze slid from her eyes to the tip of her nose, then settled on her lips.

Shen Yu felt a little shy under his stare and asked in a small voice, "What are you looking at?"

Jiang He said, "Teacher Shen, I’m guessing I can’t kiss you right now?"

Shen Yu immediately nodded. "That’s right! I’m wearing makeup today. Don’t you dare smudge it."

"Fine, I won’t kiss you." Jiang He bent down, turned his head, and pointed to his own cheek. "So how about you give me a kiss instead?"

Shen Yu glanced left and right. There was no one around.

So she stood on her tiptoes and leaned in.

Her soft lips gently pressed against Jiang He’s cheek for just a moment before pulling away.

Jiang He chuckled, taking her hand.

"Let’s go. Chen Hao and the others are already upstairs."

Shen Yu squeezed his hand and walked inside with him.

As they walked, she looked around and remarked, "Jiang He, this place is so nice... It must be expensive to eat here, right?"

Jiang He said calmly, "It’s alright. Chen Hao’s cousin has connections and got us a huge discount coupon, so it’s practically free."

Shen Yu giggled. "Thank you, Chen Hao’s cousin~"

The two of them made their way to the top floor.

When the elevator doors opened, they revealed a huge, semi-open-air viewing platform.

The floor was natural wood, and there were no glass barriers around the perimeter.

Standing there, they had an unobstructed view of the entire autumn scenery of West Mountain. The vista was so vast it felt like it opened up your heart.

In a lounge area not far away, Xu Juan and Chen Hao were sitting and drinking tea.

"Juanzi!" Shen Yu pulled Jiang He over.

Xu Juan put down her teacup and teased, "Well, well, don’t you two look all dressed up today?"

Shen Yu shot her a look. "It’s just a casual outfit, okay?"

The four of them sat down at the table.

Jiang He poured Shen Yu a glass of warm water, then looked at Chen Hao and Xu Juan across from them and asked casually, "How were you two last night? What time did you get back?"

At the mention of this, Xu Juan rolled her eyes.

"Don’t even ask. We got back late last night and missed the dorm curfew. We had no choice but to find a hotel."