A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Chapter 357 Contacting Song Xichen through He Ruizhu

Gui'er was shocked. Although He Ruizhu was two or three years older than her, she was only fifteen or sixteen years old. However, her family ran a business and she was the eldest. If her father was unwell, she would really be needed to do these things.

Gui'er said regretfully, "Are you really not going to school anymore? You had such good grades back then."

He Ruizhu's laughter came over the phone, a laugh tinged with sadness and self-consolation. "No matter how high my education level is, I still have to inherit my family's wealth. My current knowledge is enough. I'm quite lucky. Fortunately, my father fell ill after I graduated."

Guier asked with concern: "Uncle, are you feeling well?"

"He's in good health, but he needs a long period of rest and can't work hard. Are you in Nanjing now? My classmates are very envious when they heard you went to study in Nanjing."

"I'm in Nanjing, but freedom of speech isn't very common here. If you're not careful, you could get arrested."

"I've seen it in the newspapers from time to time. There's a lot of commotion in all the major cities right now. You have to be careful. Fortunately, Jiangcheng is a small place, so it's relatively peaceful here."

"Yes, sometimes I really want to go back to Jiangcheng, but I have to finish my studies first."

"Haha, our classmates all have their own destinies, you know? One-third of our classmates are engaged, and some are already married. A few days ago, I ran into Su Xiaoyan on the street, and she was pregnant."

Gui'er was racking her brains trying to get the conversation back to business when she heard the news. She was stunned and shocked: "No way, so soon?"

"I'm also going on a blind date in a few days."

"Really? Where are they from?"

"He's from the same business as my father. He said we're a perfect match. I'll meet him in a few days and we'll be settled."

"I see. Congratulations then. Oh, by the way, I'll order a cake for you. We've been classmates for many years, so this is my little blessing."

He Ruizhu was very happy to hear this: "Thank you very much, but how can you order it from out of town?"

Gui'er said, "I have an idea. Oh, and I remembered that a friend of mine has a birthday soon. How about I order two cakes and send them to your place? Can you help me deliver one to him?"

"Why don't you ask the people at the pastry shop to deliver it to him?"

"In that case, I'll have to charge extra. My old classmate, please allow me to save some money."

"Haha, well, since you're so calculating, if you don't find a job after you graduate, you're welcome to work as an accountant in our store."

"Really? Shopkeeper He is so kind, are you willing to give me a meal? Then I'll have to be shameless when I go."

"Where are you going to send that cake?"

"Oh, it's very close. Just take it to the police station near our old school and give it to Chief Song."

"Is it the Song family, the richest family in Jiangcheng? Young Master Song, that Director Song? Gui'er, as expected of a Marshal's daughter, even though she's an adopted daughter, her friends are all high-class people."

"No, Director Song's sister married my eldest brother. I ordered the cake for my eldest sister-in-law and gave it to her brother."

"So that's what happened. Don't worry, I'll definitely deliver it."

Guier hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief. The job was finally half done.

Then, when school was over, Guier said to Ah Cheng, "Brother Ah Cheng, a classmate of mine from Jiangcheng got engaged recently, and I want to order a cream cake to congratulate her."

Ah Cheng heard this and said quickly, "So that's how it is. Don't worry, Miss. I'll go inform Brother Qiang right away."

Gui'er said, "My classmate loves cake the most. She's getting married soon, so I thought I'd give her a treat and order two cakes. One with the words 'Good Luck in the Dating' and the other with 'Long-lasting Friendship'. My classmate's shop is called He's Trading Company in the north of the city, so I'll give them directly to his eldest daughter."

Ah Cheng said, "So Miss He, who is very close to you, is getting engaged. Congratulations! I'll have Brother Qiang arrange it as soon as possible."

Guier nodded with a smile. The smooth relationship was for He Ruizhu, and the lasting friendship was for Song Xichen. He Ruizhu should be able to understand.

I hope Song Xichen will understand the meaning of this cake and contact her actively after receiving it.

After that, Gui'er just waited and she didn't dare to see Xu Wenjie again.

After school that day, Guier returned to the Sha Mansion. As soon as she entered the door, she felt that the atmosphere was different. The servants in the kitchen were busy preparing. Usually, Director Wang was not so attentive when he came.

Gui'er was just about to ask Dingxiang if she had any distinguished guests when she arrived in the living room and saw Song Xichen and Sha Yanyao sitting on the sofa chatting.

Gui'er was very surprised. Song Xichen turned around and saw her. He smiled and said, "Guier, long time no see."

Gui'er wanted to go over and tell him about the recent situation, but when she saw his wife, Sha Yanyao, and Song Tingting were all there, she held back and said politely, "Hello, Director Song."

Song Xichen also nodded politely and said, "My sister has been away from home for a long time, and my mother asked me to come and see her. I also want to check out some of her activities here to see if there are any development opportunities."

The lady sneered when she heard this and said, "Don't worry about this. Look at how difficult our Yan Yao life is. Although your family is the richest in Jiangcheng, it's not even on the list in the capital. You should have some self-awareness."

Sha Yanyao frowned awkwardly and coughed, then said to his wife, "Mother, the food should be ready in the kitchen, right?"

The lady then curled her lips and got up to go to the kitchen.

Afterwards, Sha Yanyao and Song Xichen engaged in a lively discussion. Speaking of Nanjing's local customs and practices, Gui'er occasionally chimed in, having been here for a while after all. The two sides enjoyed a lively conversation.

Song Tingting sat next to him, as silent as a piece of wood. After all, she hadn't left the house all day, so she couldn't say anything.

Because Yulan was from Nanjing, she was able to interject a word or two from time to time. Moreover, she was particularly trying to please Song Xichen. She kept praising Song Xichen all night, saying that he was handsome and young and promising. The lady behind her stared at her, so she didn't dare to say anything.

Gui'er guessed that Song Xichen might have come over this time because of the cake she sent, but it was inconvenient to talk in the mansion, so she patiently waited for an opportunity.

The next morning, Gui'er had finished breakfast and was getting ready for school. Song Xichen said, "Guier, go to school. I'm going out to visit a friend, so I'll take you to school."

Sha Yanyao smiled and said, "How come you're going the same way as her? Someone at home will take her to school, don't worry."

Song Xichen also smiled and said, "Chen Zhongyu came to pick me up to go to Jiming Temple. It's just a matter of going there." As he was speaking, two car horns were heard from the gate.

The doorman opened the door and a man who looked like a fashionable young man, wearing a plaid suit, round-frame glasses, a slicked-back hair, and holding a walking stick, walked in.