Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Warm Invitation
Chapter 186: Warm Invitation
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
As Wen Nian pondered their time spent together in the classroom, she couldn’t recall Jiang Chun mentioning her birthday.
Wen Nian paused in her sweeping and asked Shen Jun curiously, “When did Jiang Chun invite you?”
Shen Jun replied nonchalantly, “We talked about it on WeChat last night.”
Wen Nian looked at Shen Jun steadily. “Do you often contact each other in private?”
Shen Jun looked at Wen Nian’s serious expression and was stunned for a moment. “Occasionally.”
Wen Nian felt that she shouldn’t ask too much. After all, Shen Jun and Jiang Chun were just chatting on WeChat.
Suppressing the discomfort in her heart, Wen Nian continued sweeping the floor. “I won’t go. She didn’t invite me.”
Hearing Wen Nian’s sarcastic words, Shen Jun couldn’t help but smile. He leaned over to Wen Nian and asked, “Are you jealous?”
Wen Nian rolled her eyes at him and said impatiently, “I don’t have the time.”
Seeing this, Shen Jun quickly expressed his loyalty. He took out his phone and handed it to Wen Nian. “It’s really just an occasional chat. If you don’t believe me, you can look at my chat history.”
Wen Nian observed how Shen Jun took the initiative to hand his phone over. With a slight smirk, she turned her head and responded, “Who said I wanted to see your phone? If you want to go to her birthday party, you can. 1 have no intention of attending. I don’t know her well.”
While Wen Nian didn’t have a particularly positive impression of her, she also didn’t harbor any strong dislike. She recognized that everyone had their own social circle and respected Shen Jun’s friendship with Jiang Chun. She had no intentions of interfering or getting in the way.
After Wen Nian left that evening, Shen Jun contemplated for a while and eventually made up his mind. He decided to make an appearance at Jiang Chun’s birthday party and bring a gift affirmatively to Jiang Chun. He would only stay there for half an hour. Then, he gave Jiang Chun an affirmative reply.
Recognizing the depth of their childhood bond, Jiang Chun smiled upon receiving the expected response from Shen Jun. With further contemplation, she decided to send another message to him.
Jiang Chun: “I’m so happy! Wen Nian will come too, right?”
Shen Jun: She happened to be busy on Wednesday. It will just be me.
Jiang Chun fell into deep thought again when she saw the reply.
On the morning of her birthday, when Jiang Chun noticed Wen Nian entering the classroom, she turned around and greeted her with a warm smile. “Good morning, Wen Nian. If you don’t have any urgent plans today, would you like to come to my birthday party with me?”
Wen Nian retrieved breakfast from her bag, realizing that it was an excuse Shen Jun had given her. She looked at Jiang Chun with a gentle smile. “I’m truly sorry, but I do have some prior commitments. Enjoy your birthday party.” Jiang Chun wasn’t ready to give up so easily. Playfully, she teased, “There will be plenty of beautiful girls tonight. You’re letting him off the hook too easily. I am worried 1 won’t be able to take good care of him on your behalf, so I strongly insist that you come.”
Jiang Chun added a playful wink with her left eye, displaying a delicate and cute expression. “Just to prevent any unnecessary gossip from spreading within the class.”
Jiang Chun appeared to be considering both Wen Nian and Shen Jun’s perspectives. In addition to reassuring Wen Nian, she also indirectly conveyed a message to Shen Jun, urging him not to overthink their everyday interactions.
Upon hearing Jiang Chun’s words, Shen Jun appreciated her thoughtfulness.Jiang Chun and her are purely friends. They shouldn’t be concerned about any rumors that might circulate.
However, Shen Jun had a concern that Wen Nian might develop unnecessary thoughts after hearing too much about Jiang Chun’s birthday party. He glanced at Wen Nian and subtly hinted, “Nian Nian, you’ve been studying diligently since you returned from filming and haven’t had a chance to relax. How about we go out and have some fun together?”
Jiang Chun quickly chimed in, echoing Shen Jun’s suggestion. “Absolutely! You should go and enjoy yourself. The midterm exams have just concluded, and it’s the perfect time for everyone to have some fun together. I always see you buried in papers and books whenever I see you. It’s important to strike a balance between work and rest. It’ll make you more efficient in the long run.”
Wen Nian observed Jiang Chun with a hint of disbelief. She found it hard to believe that someone could be so seemingly perfect—pure, beautiful, kind-hearted, academically accomplished, and hailing from a good family. It was difficult for Wen Nian to fathom that such a flawless person could exist.
Despite Wen Nian’s skepticism, she couldn’t deny the fact that both boys and girls in the class held Jiang Chun in high regard. It was evident that Jiang Chun’s appeal extended beyond just her physical appearance. She possessed qualities that captivated others and had the potential to become the school’s popular figure.
Because in terms of looks, Wen Nian was still confident that she was slightly better than her. Jiang Chun relied on her overall strength. Her smile and affinity were her unique signboard.
Beside Jiang Chun stood a male classmate, Wu Hao, who seemed equally excited about the invitation. As Wen Nian contemplated Jiang Chun’s enthusiastic gesture, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of indignation on Jiang Chun’s behalf. Despite her initial inclination to decline, Wen Nian began to reconsider her decision.
Wu Hao’s attention shifted momentarily, catching sight of Shen Jun from the corner of his eye. Sensing the dynamics between the two, he hesitated before deciding not to say anything that could potentially escalate the situation. In the end, he spoke up, urging Wen Nian to accept Jiang Chun’s invitation. “Wen Nian, we’re all classmates here. Jiang Chun has extended such a sincere invitation. Just say yes.”
Wen Nian could only say that Jiang Chun really knew how to handle people. Wu Hao was notorious in the class for always taking the opposite stance and being confrontational. She didn’t expect that in just half a semester, Jiang Chun had managed to get him to fall in line obediently. He was already trying to help Jiang Chun when Wen Nian wouldn’t comply with Jiang Chun’s wishes..