What should I do if I lose my memory after transmigrating into a book?

Chapter 156 Such is Life

Shen Xi quickly ordered almost the entire menu, and when she felt she had ordered enough, she pushed the menu to the other side.

"See if there's anything you'd like to add."

This is their custom when ordering food: Shen Xi orders first, and Jiang Ci orders later.

When Jiang Ci retrieved the recipe, his brow twitched violently. This dish... there was really no need to add it.

He was afraid that Shen Xi would have a stomachache again when she went back.

Shen Xi didn't notice his concerns and instead let him choose without losing interest.

Jiang Ci nodded and, being very accommodating, added an extra portion of bamboo shoots.

Shen Xi's gaze swept over him for a moment, then looked at her right hand.

Jiang Ci understood and sat down opposite her, lowering his eyes and slowly untying the knot. After untying the knot, he gently placed her hand back on the table.

"Just enjoy your dinner tonight, but don't overeat."

Just before the dishes were served, Jiang Ci was still giving Shen Xi some instructions.

Shen Xi stared at the bubbling hotpot, nodding perfunctorily with "uh-huh" sounds, not really hearing what Jiang Ci said.

The heat separated the two from each other's view, but Jiang Ci had lived with her for many years and could tell from her words that the girl hadn't listened to him.

There's a common rule when eating hot pot: when two people are eating hot pot, one person is responsible for picking up food and putting it in the pot, while the other person is responsible for sitting there and eating.

Shen Xi plays the one who stakes out the place, while Jiang Ci plays the one who serves the food.

But this time the situation is slightly different.

Jiang Ci is not just a simple person who picks up food, but also an excellent person who grabs food.

After a dish was served, Shen Xi ate for a while, then looked up and the dish was gone.

Um? ? ?

Shen Xi wondered: Are the portions of hot pot dishes getting smaller now?

She was about to complain when she looked up and met Jiang Ci's bright red lips.

Shen Xi: "..."

It turns out it all went into this guy's mouth.

Shen Xi felt like she was fighting a battle during the meal, with the two of them going back and forth.

By the end of the meal, Jiang Ci was the first to break down.

Because Shen Xi ordered another bowl of rose-flavored crushed ice.

Jiang Ci put down his chopsticks and took the bowl of crushed ice directly from Shen Xi's side.

Shen Xi looked at him in shock, "This...this...we can order another one."

So, you don't need to take mine.

When it comes to protecting food, Shen Xi is number one, and no one can argue with that.

Jiang Ci sighed, "If you keep eating like this, your stomach will hurt again. How about we come back another time?"

Jiang Ci coaxed her softly, "Or I can have someone buy this ice bowl back when you want to eat it again. We really can't eat it again tonight."

Under the warm, yellowish ambient light, everything became blurred, as if a veil had been drawn over one's eyes.

Shen Xi narrowed her eyes, glanced at him, and finally realized what he had been doing tonight.

She tapped her knuckles on the hot pot table. Shen Xi looked at him amusedly, "I'm not a child anymore, of course I know my limits. Also, last time I overate was an accident, okay? Please forget that unpleasant moment, Comrade Jiang."

The pig-shaped balloon floated behind Shen Xi and stuck to the maroon wall behind her.

The little girl's pouting, complaining expression was like a painting that had come to life, vividly displayed before Jiang Ci's eyes.

Everything before his eyes was dim and yellowish.

At that moment, he thought that his life might have really been worthwhile.

If she could spend her whole life acting cute and complaining to him like this, he would give anything for it.

Shen Xi was unaware of the sudden, inexplicable, and frantic emotions swirling in Jiang Ci's mind.

She still packed an ice bowl to take away, and of course, it was Jiang Ci who carried it last.

……

After the lockdown in Yunxiaxiang was lifted, it was like the sun shining after the rain; people even greeted strangers with smiles when they came out.

Everything returned to normal.

Schools have reopened.

School started on a Monday. That morning, a red supercar drove into the school.

A woman with brown curly hair, wearing a black leather jacket, stepped out of the supercar. She had light makeup on her face and wore black sunglasses. She strode into the teaching building.

The students quickly noticed the vibrant color, and the news spread excitedly throughout the classroom.

It was morning reading time, and Shen Xi's homeroom teacher hadn't come. At the same time, the class's know-it-all came back to report that none of the office teachers had come to the classroom.

This is going to be a real show.

The classroom was so noisy with gossip that it was louder than a vegetable market, and it was like a pot had exploded.

Jiang Ci sat indifferently in his seat, looking at the book he was reading halfway through.

Shen Xi glanced at it with interest, but after not getting a complete picture of the melon, she was ready to give up and start working on a few challenging math problems.

But as soon as she touched the pen...

"Shen Xi, Jiang Ci. The teacher wants to see you in the office..."

The squad leader walked in from outside and said to them.

Call them?

Are they also involved in this matter?

Jiang Ci put down his book, a knowing glint in his eyes. He followed behind Shen Xi and uttered a single sentence softly.

“That’s Yan Ruo’s aunt.”

Shen Xi paused for two seconds, then gave a dry "oh".

When entering the office,

Shen Xi instantly understood why Yan Ruo was able to live the life she later had, so full of vigor and so carefree.

The woman before him was aloof and cold. She stood beside Yan Ruo with her arms crossed, side by side with him.

Like comrades-in-arms fighting side by side.

She raised her chin and said something in Shen Xi's direction.

"Thanks, I'll treat you to dinner sometime."

Shen Xi silently turned around and glanced back. Was he talking to her?

Aunt Yanruo wore sunglasses hanging from her collar, and her curly hair swayed gently in the breeze blowing in from the window.

She smiled slightly, looking down. "Little girl, stop looking. I'm talking to you. I'll take up a little of your time, good students. Please do me a favor and be my witness."

Jiang Yue frowned and got up from behind her desk. She didn't like students getting involved in these messy things and preferred them to focus more on their studies.

She spoke up before Shen Xi could, saying, "My students may not have actually seen what happened inside. Aunt Yanruo, this will disrupt the children's studies."

Jiang Ci glanced at her expressionlessly, then gave a mocking smirk.

The office fell silent instantly. Aunt Yanruo didn't say anything either. She wasn't one to force people to do things, and she could always find other evidence.

However, if Shen Xi were to testify, that would be the fastest and most effective method.

She smiled, preparing to speak.

"No, I saw it, Teacher Jiang. I'm also one of the victims, how could I not have seen it?"

After a moment of silence, Shen Xi spoke with a smile.

Jiang Ci and Shen Xi stood side by side, neither of them speaking, but their powerful auras meant that none of the teachers in the office dared to ignore this golden student.

When Shen Xi finished speaking, he seemed a little impatient. He put one hand in his pocket, looked around, and calmly spoke.

"Dear teachers, I'm sure you all know in private that the principal was reported and replaced. I apologize, but this is a report filed under my real name."

He apologized politely, but his tone didn't convey any real apology.

A thunderclap suddenly exploded on the ground.

The teachers in the office exchanged glances, none of them willing to speak first.

The show is about to begin.

Shen Xi then began to play the good cop, "Dear teachers, you may not know..."

The teachers were so taken aback by this second instance of the title that they immediately stared intently at the speaker.

“My watch has recording and location tracking functions. My conversations with them, as well as the evidence of Yan Ruo’s injury, were all recorded in it. Of course, I know that the teachers want us to study hard and don’t want us to waste our energy on other things, but haven’t we been taught to be brave and righteous since we were little? Besides, I have complete evidence in my hands now!”

A subtle shift in her words gave the teachers a convenient way out.

Yan Ruo's homeroom teacher had been kept silent until Shen Xi spoke, but when Shen Xi said those words, she became even more excited than Yan Ruo's aunt, praising her incessantly.

"Good child, good student, this is what a truly good student is!"

She praised three good students in a row.

Even Aunt Yanruo's icy expression softened slightly, and she nodded almost imperceptibly in response to the teacher's praise.

Shen Xi stood diagonally behind her and could see everything clearly.

For the first time, Yan Ruo, as the person involved, had the right to speak. He bowed deeply and solemnly said,

"Thank you and I'm sorry!"

Shen Xi waved his hand and said several polite words.

Seeing Yan Ruo's moved expression, I couldn't help but feel ironic. The victim was right in front of me, yet when it came to resolving the issue, not a single person asked for the victim's consent.

They all felt that his opinion was unimportant.

Shen Xi agreed to make a copy of the recording, as well as the photos taken in the toilet.

Jiang Yue returned to her seat and remained silent after Shen Xi spoke for the second time.

When the morning classes ended, Aunt Yan Ruo appeared at the entrance of Shenxi with Yan Ruo in a flamboyant manner, attracting the attention of a group of boys and girls in school uniforms.

"Pretty little girl, over here!"

She called out towards the back door.

Shen Xi was both amused and exasperated. She had thought that Aunt Yan Ruo was just being polite, but she hadn't expected her to be a doer.

Can I bring my younger brother with me?

"Oh? Little brother?" Aunt Yan Ru half-pulled down her glasses, raised her eyebrows slightly, and her gaze subtly swept between her and Jiang Ci.

She drawled out her words slowly, "Of course, little brother."

Her voice was so slow it sounded like she was teasing her.

Shen Xi knew she was joking, but pretended not to understand.

Jiang Ci, his face dark, stepped forward and took Shen Xi's hand.

Aunt Yanru clicked her tongue and turned to Yanru, saying, "Just a little brat."

Yan Ruo looked up at her aunt innocently.

She drove them to a famous private restaurant in Hunan.

When the time came, Shen Xi finally learned about Aunt Yan Ruo's identity. The business card she showed belonged to a well-known law firm in Beijing.

She is a partner in the firm.

It aligns with her decisive and ruthless personality.

Shen Xi thought to herself.

Jiang Ci seemed to have known all along, glancing at it casually before looking away.

After they were seated, the dishes they had ordered were served shortly afterward.

Aunt Yanruo raised her drink glass and said heartily, "I should toast you all. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that our Yanruo has suffered so much. He's the kind of child who only reports good news and not bad news. I... am also at fault."

Her voice lowered as she spoke.

Yan Ruo sat to the side, at a loss.

Shen Xi, on the other hand, stood up and gently clinked her wine glass with hers, saying, "Then Auntie, just be careful from now on."

Instead of comforting her, she bluntly predicted the situation to come.

This was the first time Aunt Yanruo had really looked at this insightful girl. Suddenly, she laughed. Her laughter was very pleasant. As she laughed, she wiped away her tears.

"You little rascal, just like me!! Good girl!!"

"I won't beat around the bush with you anymore. After this semester, I plan to transfer Yanruo to a school in Beijing. I'll live there so it'll be easier to take care of him."

Yan Ruo seemed surprised by this. His aunt gently patted his hand, her amber eyes reflecting his silhouette. "Yan Ruo, only by following your aunt will you have a future. We can't stay in this small city forever. Let's go out and see the world."

Yan Ruo sat quietly at the dining table, remaining silent.

Jiang Ci remained detached throughout, casually serving food to Shen Xi.

Shen Xi then started eating as well.

Ultimately, this matter has nothing to do with them.

Finally, Yan Ruo's eyes seemed to be filled with tears. He asked his aunt pitifully, "Can I transfer here in my second year of high school, Aunt? I want to stay here for a year."

Aunt Yanruo sensed his reluctance, patted his soft head, sighed gently, and finally agreed.

Before she left, she packed a gift for Jiang Ci and Shen Xi each and asked them to visit Yan Ruo whenever they had free time.

Shen Xi responded repeatedly, remembering in her heart how Yan Ruo called her "sister" in her past life.

Yan Ruo, it's time to get back on the right track.

After Aunt Yanruo left with Yanruo, Jiang Ci gave the gift directly to Shen Xi.

Shen Xi took it casually, "Don't you want to open it and see what it is?"

Jiang Ci straddled the seat with his legs wide open, and shook his head, showing no interest in the matter.

He learned about the fun of unpacking boxes from Shen Xi, so he simply shared that fun with Shen Xi.

Shen Xi acted quickly. She first opened her own scarf and found that it was a dark green silk scarf from L brand.

This is a very stylish silk scarf.

Soon, she opened the gift that belonged to Jiang Ci in front of him.

"Ta-da..."

Shen Xi held up a dark black bow tie and presented it to Jiang Ci.

It's clear that Aunt Yanruo really likes dark green things.

When Jiang Ci saw the two gifts paired together, he finally raised his eyelids and generously gave the gift a couple of glances.

Just then, the waiter came in.

"What a perfect gift!"

The waiter offered sincere praise.

Until they started serving private kitchen dishes

Jiang Ci carried Shen Xi's schoolbag with a lazy smile on his lips.

When the waiter at the private restaurant was clearing away the dishes, he was surprised to find that the handsome, refined man from earlier had left a wad of cash as a tip.

Shen Xi was unaware of these things.

She went to the restroom before leaving, leaving Jiang Ci to wait for her in the lobby.

As soon as she left, Aunt Yanruo appeared out of nowhere.

She strolled over, a fruit-flavored cigarette between her fingers, and said, "Young Master Jiang, thank you for your help."

Jiang Ci glanced at her, then took a step back without making a sound. He said coldly, "No need for thanks. Put out your cigarette. I don't want to inhale secondhand smoke."

Aunt Yan Ruo smiled charmingly, "I will remember the kindness of your Jiang family. If you need me in the future, just give me a call."

After she finished speaking, she walked away in her sky-high heels.