23 – Emperor Jiang: Brother is Very Satisfied Tonight
Yan Qing’s fair, delicate face puffed up slightly, her fox-like eyes wide open, making her look like an adorable little punching bag.
She glared discontentedly at the man who was watching the commotion.
But her sharp eyes caught what he was holding, and they suddenly lit up. “Milk tea!”
The smile in Jiang Wangyan’s eyes deepened.
He lifted the milk tea and handed it over. Yan Qing took it without hesitation—it was her favorite cheese grape flavor!
She stuck in the straw and immediately began sipping noisily.
“How come you’re here?” Yan Qing mumbled indistinctly.
Jiang Wangyan lazily slid his hands into his pockets. “The show’s director wanted to discuss follow-up work with me.”
“Oh.” Yan Qing didn’t doubt it in the slightest.
Jiang Wangyan lowered his gaze to look at her, his long lashes drooping slightly, the gentlest and most affectionate light in his eyes falling entirely upon her.
The little girl didn’t seem affected by the unfair treatment she’d received; holding a cup of milk tea was enough to make her unhappiness vanish.
“Have you had dinner yet?” His voice was slightly low.
Yan Qing shook her head while biting the straw. “Not yet. What do you think I climbed out the window for?”
Jiang Wangyan knew she had been wronged on the show.
Suppressing the smile in his eyes, the man’s heart ached slightly as he pursed his lips, tenderly ruffling her hair. His voice was gentle. “Want me to take you for crayfish?”
Yan Qing’s eyes lit up again.
She nodded like a little chick pecking at rice. “Yes, yes, yes! Let’s go, let’s go! But let’s get this straight—you’re paying!”
Even though Tuo Tuo said it would treat this time, opportunities to make Jiang Wangyan pay were rare. Tuo Tuo could be squeezed anytime!
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Jiang Wangyan’s eyes were filled with indulgence and doting, and he finally chuckled helplessly. “I’ll pay.”
…
Jiangbei Main Branch of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals.
Jiang Wangyan had reserved a private room in advance that afternoon. The two of them, wearing masks, were ushered into the restaurant.
The manager waited respectfully for him to order.
But Jiang Wangyan calmly removed his suit jacket and leaned back lazily. “Ask her.”
The manager immediately turned his gaze to Yan Qing.
She eagerly flipped through the menu. “Eight pounds of chilled crayfish! And two steamers of steamed ones! Two portions of the exclusive dipping sauce!”
Jiang Wangyan’s brow twitched imperceptibly.
He slid his fingers over the menu, casually flipping a couple of pages. “Keep two pounds of the chilled crayfish, swap the other six for spicy ones.”
Yan Qing looked up at him in confusion, blinking.
Jiang Wangyan’s expression remained calm. “You just drank iced milk tea. Eating too much cold food at night will upset your stomach.”
“Oh.” Yan Qing pouted slightly.
She tilted her head, thinking for a moment. “Then keep four pounds of the spicy ones, and make the other two pounds braised in oil. And one of the dipping sauces shouldn’t be spicy.”
After placing the order, the manager left the private room to relay it to the kitchen.
A faint smile curled at Jiang Wangyan’s lips, and a glimmer of amusement flickered in his captivating, affectionate peach-blossom eyes. “I didn’t expect my junior to remember that her senior brother doesn’t eat spicy food.”
Yan Qing lifted her eyelids and gave him a strange look.
She muttered, “You have so many quirks, it’s hard not to remember. If your stomach hurts, I’ll have to take you to the hospital, and then the show crew will find out I sneaked out!”
If they found out, it would be harder to slip away next time!
But no matter what she said, the smile in Jiang Wangyan’s eyes didn’t fade. “Senior brother is very pleased.”
The little heartless thing has finally made some progress.
Yan Qing: “…”
This flirtatious creature really is the number one flirt in the world.The dishes were quickly brought into the private room. The spicy crayfish were hot and refreshing, while the braised crayfish were rich in sauce, tender, and smooth. The chilled and steamed ones were especially fragrant and fresh!
Yan Qing swiftly put on gloves and began peeling the crayfish.
The young girl was clearly genuinely hungry and had eaten plenty before. Her peeling technique was incredibly skillful—within seconds, she had extracted a whole springy crayfish body from its shell.
Then she switched to a whirlwind-eating mode!
Jiang Wangyan sat at the dining table, admiring the way she ate. His gloves remained untouched beside him.
“Aren’t you going to eat?” Yan Qing glanced at him, then answered her own question with sudden realization, “Oh right, you don’t know how to peel.”
This useless guy only knew how to eat; his practical skills were completely lacking.
Yan Qing sighed like an elder, stood up, took a braised crayfish from his plate, deftly removed the shell, and tossed it into Jiang Wangyan’s dish.
She proudly lifted her little face. “Repaying my benefactor—can’t let the one treating us starve, right?”
After all, if he starved, no one would be left to pay the bill!
Jiang Wangyan lowered his gaze and chuckled softly. “Teach me.”
Yan Qing didn’t stop her hands or her mouth as she looked up at him. She lightly licked the corner of her lips. “Forget it. Those hands of yours are meant to contribute to the nation.”
That flirtatious guy’s hands were ridiculously good-looking.
Especially when he wore a lab coat and operated instruments in the laboratory—his long, fair fingers were incredibly pleasing to the eye, and the distinct texture of his knuckles carried a masculine charm.
To have such hands peel crayfish…
Yan Qing felt it was a sin.
After all, something beautiful and useful should be used for more aesthetically pleasing and meaningful tasks.
She peeled another steamed crayfish for him. “Try this one. Don’t think steamed crayfish are bland—this method makes the meat incredibly tender, and paired with a special dipping sauce, it’s absolutely delicious!”
Jiang Wangyan tasted it seriously. “It really is good.”
But Yan Qing’s hands also contributed to the nation in their own way.
Despite his extreme aversion to peeling and shelling, Jiang Wangyan put on his gloves. “Teach me.”
In the future, he could try peeling for her.
But Yan Qing didn’t need anyone to peel crayfish for her—peeling and eating them herself was the most satisfying! So, while her mouth never stopped moving, she peeled for herself and half-heartedly taught the man.
“Hey, why did you decide to enter the entertainment industry?”
Yan Qing asked curiously. “Isn’t scientific research great? And it’s not like you’d ever lack money…”
Many people can’t stick with scientific research because it’s a tough and modest path.
And many enter the entertainment industry for the money.
But Jiang Wangyan had talent for scientific research and the support of his family background. Neither of these reasons applied to him. Besides, in his previous life, he had indeed stuck with scientific research…
Jiang Wangyan’s gaze grew slightly restrained, his expression seemingly calm on the surface. “I’m interested. Scientific research isn’t that fun.”
After all… she had chosen the entertainment industry.
He didn’t want to experience the regrets of his past life again. Only within the industry could he better protect her.
Yan Qing didn’t believe him. She pouted regretfully. “I still prefer you doing scientific research.”
Jiang Wangyan paused briefly while learning to peel the crayfish, his fingertips tightening slowly around the tail. “You like it?”
“Yeah.” Yan Qing nodded without hesitation.
She knew her senior had immense talent in scientific research and had achieved great heights in related fields in his previous life. She felt sorry for him personally and for the nation losing such a talent.
Jiang Wangyan suddenly chuckled softly, a hint of delight in his voice.He handed the half-peeled shrimp, which he had struggled so much to finally free from its shell, to Yan Qing’s lips. “Then I’ll keep going.”
Yan Qing naturally opened her mouth and took the shrimp.
Then she curled her lips in disdain. “Well peeled, but don’t do it again.”
He had completely wasted the shrimp meat!
What a terrible waste!
Yan Qing refused to let Jiang Wangyan peel any more shrimp for her. With practiced skill, she took over, devouring them in a whirlwind and eating with immense satisfaction, licking the oily sheen from her lips.
Then, completely ignoring her image, she let out a “Burp~”
Jiang Wangyan: “…”