Chapter 256 Not that simple and unfortunate

After walking for about ten minutes, we arrived at the Chinese restaurant Zhou Ziyu mentioned. It was not the antique Xia Guofeng design he imagined, but a more modern decoration style. The overall look was pretty good, and it was considered a mid-range restaurant.

Dining room.

After finding a private room, Chi Jingyuan, who was here for the first time, gave up the right to order. He sat across from him and watched Zhou Ziyu hesitate for a long time. After finally making a meal, she thought about it for a long time and finally ordered it.

Several dishes.

“These are the dishes I ate with my friends last time and thought they tasted pretty good.”

As if she was afraid that Chi Jingyuan would be dissatisfied later, she even gave a special explanation.

The food was served very quickly. It was served before the two of them could say a few words. Chi Jingyuan didn't waste any more words. After giving a signal, he started to eat. He had been busy from noon until just now. He didn't know that Zhou Zi

I wonder if Yu is hungry, but he has been hungry for a long time.

The taste is really good. Chi Jingyuan lived in Xia Kingdom for many years when he was a child. He ate a lot of delicious specialties and was always very impressed.

This restaurant has not made special adjustments to suit the tastes of peninsula people like other mainstream Chinese restaurants. Instead, it strives to restore the most authentic flavor.

After the food was served, he didn't speak much. After eating a large bowl of rice to fill his hungry stomach, he took a long breath, drank some water, and started chatting while eating.

Zhou Ziyu doesn't look very hungry. She has been chewing a bowl of rice for a long time and is still not halfway down. On the contrary, she seems to be more interested in talking and chatting. She doesn't pick up the food with her chopsticks. Instead, she keeps talking about her recent life and practice with great interest.

things.

What good news has she made a few friends recently, made great progress in practice, and the teacher praised her several times.

She also said that practicing was tiring, that dieting to keep in shape was very tiring, and that she used facial masks every day to keep her skin beautiful. The local trainees who practiced with her also rolled their eyes at her, and they always made sarcastic comments about her.

"What were your results in the end-of-month assessment for trainees last December?"

Chi Jingyuan swallowed a piece of braised pork happily, then looked at her and asked.

"Well...it's pretty good, much better than last time."

Zhou Ziyu was stunned for a moment, and then he didn't answer the question directly. He didn't feel confident enough and went around.

Chi Jingyuan knew from the first look at her expression that her grades were average and she was embarrassed to speak.

"No, didn't you just say that your strength has improved a lot recently and the teacher praised you? I thought you had become a trainee that the company is focusing on... It turns out that you couldn't even pass the month-end assessment after bragging for a long time?"

He glanced at Zhou Ziyu with disdain, curled his lips, shook his head, and took a bite of food.

"I... I have indeed made great progress, and I have only practiced for a year. Many of them have been in the company for several years. Of course I can't compare."

Zhou Ziyu was a little anxious because of the unabashed look in his eyes. He frowned, turned up the volume, and tried his best to explain.

"One year... one year is actually quite a long time. I won't tell you how long I have been practicing for fear of shocking you..."

"With your level and speed of progress, you are still making your debut. Just wait."

Chi Jingyuan snorted softly, and the look in his eyes made Zhou Ziyu go a little crazy. However, these were still facts and she couldn't argue with them. After staring at him for a long time, she could only take a big mouthful of rice and get angry at herself.

Chi Jingyuan looked at her appearance, smiled and shook his head slightly, took a drink of water and changed his tone:

"However, the debut of a trainee is not entirely based on strength. It also depends on many other aspects. Excluding those things behind the scenes of the company, the trainee's personal charm, such as appearance and body, also play a big factor, even more than strength.

Be important."

"You do have an advantage in this regard."

Chi Jingyuan's words were tantamount to complimenting her for her good looks. Zhou Ziyu heard it and suddenly felt happy. She glanced at him and couldn't help but grinning happily.

"Why are you laughing? If you didn't have such an advantage, I would have advised you to go back to school quickly and waste your time being a trainee."

I don't know why, but when Chi Jingyuan saw Zhou Ziyu's smile, he couldn't help but say something to her.

They weren't angry either, they happily ate their food in small bites.

"By the way, won't it be the Spring Festival in more than half a month? How will you make arrangements here alone?"

Almost full, Chi Jingyuan took the paper towel offered by Zhou Ziyu and wiped his mouth, then remembered something and asked.

"My mother said she would visit me then and we would spend the Spring Festival together."

Zhou Ziyu seemed quite looking forward to it.

"That's fine, as long as there are arrangements." Chi Jingyuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions. He stood up and moved around: "It's almost ready. Get ready to go. I have something else to do when I return to the company later... I'll ask you one last time, are you sure you are?

Want a treat?"

"Sure!"

Zhou Ziyu nodded seriously, and then asked the waiter to swipe her card to pay the bill. She felt that her family conditions were quite good.

After Zhou Ziyu finished paying the bill, Chi Jingyuan took the lead and walked out of the box carrying a shoulder bag, followed by Zhou Ziyu carrying his own bag.

The business of this Chinese restaurant is very good. The private rooms here are located closer to the inside, and there is a screen that separates the hall. It seems a little quieter, but at a glance, the hall outside is already full of people. The business is noisy and the food is served.

The waiters were coming and going, so busy.

Upon seeing this, Chi Jingyuan put on his baseball cap and mask to avoid being recognized by anyone. But just as he put on the mask and before he had fastened the laces behind his ears, a tentative voice suddenly came from behind him:

"Jingyuanxi?"

Although it was a question, the tone was quite firm, clearly recognizing him.

When Chi Jingyuan heard the voice, he turned around and looked over. With a glance, he saw that he was indeed an acquaintance.

It's Kong Shengyan, she's an old friend.

When they first met last year, she often took the initiative to send messages to Chi Jingyuan, and would invite him out for dinner from time to time. Her affection for him was very obvious.

But later, after Chi Jingyuan hinted that he was in a relationship, the other party gradually reduced the previous enthusiasm and initiative, and restored the normal boundaries between friends.

Although the contact between them has never been broken, the frequency is much lower than before, and they haven't seen each other for a while. I didn't expect to meet by such a coincidence in this Chinese restaurant.

"Shengyeonxi?"

Chi Jingyuan was a little surprised when he looked at Kong Shengyan, but after reacting, he curled his eyes. Although the mask blocked most of his face, he could tell that he was in a good mood.

When Zhou Ziyu saw that Chi Jingyuan had met an acquaintance, he stood silently behind him, lowered his head slightly and looked at the person in front of him with his peripheral vision.

"I wasn't sure just now. I didn't expect to meet you Jingyuan here by such a coincidence..."

Kong Shengyan was also obviously very happy. She walked a few steps forward and smiled brightly. After saying hello, she saw Zhou Ziyu behind her and asked curiously: "Come to eat with friends?"

Her black down jacket has no zipper, and is lined with a slim-fitting sweater that outlines her figure. Below it is jeans and high-heeled boots. The overall style is quite cool.

"I heard that the Xia Guo cuisine here is very good, let's try it..." Chi Jingyuan nodded, and then briefly introduced Zhou Ziyu: "Nai, this is a friend of mine who is a trainee and has not yet debuted.

"

"Aniha Saiyo." Zhou Ziyu saluted and said hello, and Kong Shengyan smiled and returned the salute.

"This is……"

Chi Jingyuan noticed that there was a girl following Kong Shengyan. She had short hair, was quite handsome, had a good figure, and looked very familiar.

"This is my younger sister, Yoo Jung-yeon. She is also a trainee, but in JYP. She is my biological sister."

Kong Shengyan took the initiative to pull Yu Dingyan from behind to the front, introduced her to Chi Jingyuan warmly, and finally revealed that she was her biological sister.

When he heard that she was a trainee of JYP, Chi Jingyuan knew it. He said why she looked so familiar. He had seen her stage in previous trainee showcases, and when he went to JYP to watch 6MIX dance with Park Jin Young two days ago, this girl was there.

in.

He is obviously a trainee who is more valued by JYP and is almost ready to debut.

"Anihasay..." Yu Dingyan looked a little nervous and bowed in a very standard manner. Chi Jingyuan returned the salute with a smile and nodded to her.

As a friend's sister, he will naturally be a little more sincere. Although she is not too enthusiastic, she will not have the fake business smile on her face like a stranger.

After Yu Dingyan and Chi Jingyuan said hello, they stood aside, looking at Chi Jingyuan who was close at hand with his peripheral vision and feeling a little excited. At the same time, he also looked at Zhou Ziyu who was following him.

When she saw that face, she had some experience, because Yu Jeongyeon knew this girl and regarded her as one of their JYP trainees, and she seemed to be quite famous because of her good looks.

It's just that she never imagined how a not-so-excellent female trainee from Xia Kingdom could get to know the most popular EXO person in front of her.

Chi Jingyuan didn't ask why the sisters had different surnames. He thought that Kong Shengyan probably had a stage name. He looked at the sisters from left to right and nodded slightly in his mind.

The genes are indeed very good. Both sisters' figures and facial features are above the standard, and their temperaments are also good. In terms of recognizability, Chi Jingyuan feels that his younger sister Yu Dingyan is better than her elder sister. Her short hair is really conspicuous.

, and it suits her quite well.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Chi Jingyuan returned to the company later and had something to do, so he was ready to leave. Kong Shengyan saw the other party's intention to leave, and finally asked, "Is Jingyuan xi free recently?"

Her words clearly meant that she wanted to ask Chi Jingyuan out.

"I've been very busy in the past few days. In addition to the group affairs, I also have a joint project with JYP. I may not have time these two days..."

Chi Jingyuan tactfully stated that he had a lot of things going on recently, and he didn't lie. He was really busy recently.

But after all, he was an old friend whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He didn't finish his words. He raised his eyes and thought for a while before adding: "It should be better at the end of the month and in the days leading up to the Spring Festival. I'll send you a message when I have time."

Originally, when Kong Shengyan heard Chi Jingyuan's rejection, although her expression was still smiling, her eyes darkened, but after hearing this, she immediately nodded happily: "Then it's settled."

"Well, let's go first."

"Bye-Bye."

"Goodbye, senior."
To be continued...