Chapter 239: Spread Rumors
Chapter 239: Spread Rumors
When Jiang Xia heard Jiang Dong’s words, she immediately knew he was trying to trick their father. She asked directly, "What do you want to buy?"
Jiang Dong: "I want to buy a camera. Sometimes, I take pictures of the designs I create to keep records."
Jiang Xia: "Do you have any favorite brands or models?"
The two siblings had always been like this, always trying to get something from their dad. Jiang Dong didn't think much about it and smiled, "Any brand is fine, as long as it can take pictures. I just want to use it to record design progress and data, so something cheaper will do."
"Got it, I understand." Jiang Xia nodded. "I'll check out the Guangzhou Trade Fair in a few days to see if there's anything good."
"Sis, did you call me for something?"
"Not really, I just sent you a letter. Remember to pick it up. Also, do you know how to design and improve the living compartment of a ship? I have an idea, ask your professor about it, and I'll write it in the letter in a couple of days."
Jiang Dong: "..."
Is this nothing?
No!
How does his sister come up with so many ideas?
After a few days of not talking, she has a new idea again.
He can't keep up with her speed even if he were on a rocket! The professor already thinks he's too ambitious, jumping from one project to another without finishing the previous one.
If it weren't for the fact that his sister's ideas are indeed feasible, the professor would probably chase him away with a broom!
"Sis, why don't you apply for the same major as me when you take the College Entrance Exam?"
Jiang Xia firmly refused, "I can't, I don't have the brain for it."
Jiang Dong: "I think you can, and you're even better than me."
The professor doesn't know it's his sister's idea and praises him for his talent!
"I don't have it. My head is full of money, I can't do this."
Jiang Dong: "..."
Jiang Xia asked again, "Have you been in the research lab lately? Haven't you gone out to play or on a date or something? Do you have any plans for National Day?"
"You have so many things to do, even 48 hours a day wouldn't be enough. What play? I dream about the vacuum machine even when I sleep! Besides, I don't have a date either! I already broke up with Ye Xian, you know that."
Recently, he has been fully focused on the machine. Fortunately, the vacuum machine is now made and is in the testing phase. After multiple tests with no issues, it can be put into use.
He didn't want to tell his sister yet, he wanted to surprise her.
Jiang Xia felt relieved when she heard this, "Alright! Remember to apply for a patent when the vacuum machine is done, both domestically and internationally. Don't forget!"
This way, he could live well just on the royalties from the patent in the future.
"Got it, I'm already looking into how to apply."
"Alright, I won't bother you. Go have a meal with Dad and relax. Let Dad order some good dishes to nourish your brain. I have nothing else, we'll talk next time. Bye."
"Sure, we'll talk next time. I also need to pick up Sis Fuyan. Dad asked me to invite her to have dinner together. Dad said he hasn't properly thanked her for the last time when she came from far away to help."
"Alright, go ahead! Be careful on the way."
The two said goodbye and hung up the phone.
Jiang Xia happily left the production team, pushed the cart, and went to the dock to wait for someone.
Jiang Dong, on the other hand, quickly rode his bicycle to find Zhang Fuyan after hanging up the phone.
Zhang Fuyan had just returned home from school and heard that Jiang Father wanted to invite her to dinner. She declined.
She and Jiang Xia were good friends, and she thought that since Jiang Father could raise children like Jiang Dong and Jiang Xia, who are upright and honest, he must be a good person himself. That's why she thought about helping.
Children often reflect their parents.
But since she didn't help much, and they managed to turn the situation around by their own efforts, how could she feel comfortable going to dinner?
Jiang Dong directly pulled her along, "Let's go! If I don't bring you to see my dad, he'll just lecture me. It's just the two of us eating, and I'll get indigestion. You can keep me company. Besides, my sister just called me, and I told her you'd be joining us for dinner."
"Does Xia Xia have something to say to me?"
"Get on the bicycle first, and I'll tell you later," Jiang Dong evaded the question.
And so, Zhang Fuyan was tricked by Jiang Dong into going to the banquet.
Jiang Dong rode his bicycle with Zhang Fuyan to the Grand Hotel.
On their way to the Grand Hotel, they passed by the school gate, where Ye Xian was heading out with a few classmates for noodles. Among them were her dormmate, some classmates, and a friend of her dormmate. They all happened to see Jiang Dong riding his bicycle with Zhang Fuyan.
Ye Xian's dormmate, Yang Min, recognized Jiang Dong and immediately pulled Ye Xian, "Ye Xian, look, it's Jiang Dong and Zhang Fuyan! Are they dating?"
Ye Xian took a glance and saw the two chatting and laughing. Jealousy flashed in her eyes, and she lowered her head, whispering, "They probably are! I don't know either. Jiang Dong broke up with me a few days ago, and it's normal for him to date Zhang Fuyan. She's good-looking and comes from a well-off family, so they're a perfect match."
Ye Xian's classmate, Zhu Qingqing, was furious, "He's dating someone new just a few days after breaking up with you? I didn't expect Jiang Dong to be this kind of person!"
Yang Min: "They were already together even before they broke up with you! I saw them together once before! And I also heard that Jiang Dong goes to deliver meals to Zhang Fuyan every day, trying to win her over!..."
"No way, that's too much!"
"Neither of them is decent! One is a gold digger, and the other steals other people's partners! They're morally bankrupt!"
"They're shameless! Jiang Dong is a rascal, and we should report him to the Academic Affairs Office!"
Ye Xian waved her hand as if she didn't want to bring it up again, "Forget it, I've already broken up with Jiang Dong. His parents and sister don't like me, but they all like Zhang Fuyan. Jiang Dong listens to his sister a lot, and even she doesn't approve of me. Zhang Fuyan is her sister's friend, and her sister is helping Zhang Fuyan's cousin translate to earn money. I heard the royalties are quite high. It's all good now, everyone is happy."
The classmates became even more indignant upon hearing this, "So the whole family is gold-digging! You did the right thing by breaking up with him, or else you'd suffer if you married into that family! It's a timely escape from the fire!"
Zhu Qingqing: "Even though that's the truth, it's still wrong for them to date like this. In the past, they would have been criticized and educated for this. Although it's not necessary now, we can't let them get away with it. At the very least, we should let everyone know and condemn them! Why should you suffer while they live happily?"
Ye Xian hurriedly waved her hands, "Forget it, forget it, we've broken up, and I don't care anymore."
Ye Xian secretly laughed to herself, "Spread the word! Let everyone know!"
Zhang Fuyan had a well-connected family, and many professors at Tsinghua University knew her. Her grandmother was also a senior professor at Tsinghua.
Zhang Fuyan's reputation was ruined by Jiang Dong, and she couldn't believe that her family would allow them to be together.
Although she no longer cared about Jiang Dong, she didn't want to see them together!
"You're just too soft-hearted, and people take advantage of your kindness!..."
...
Jiang Dong and Zhang Fuyan were completely unaware of these words and didn't know that because of this, they gradually became famous in school.
After having dinner with Jiang Father and Brother, one of them went home, and the other returned to the research institute.
Jiang Father mentioned that before he left in a few days, they should have another meal together.
Happy Birthday to our Motherland, and Happy National Day to my Treasure!
Have fun, everyone!
(End of Chapter)
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