Shocking! The seemingly useless ex-wife is actually an all-around queen!

Chapter 88: Identity Revealed, Successful Meeting!

After replying to Yun Haotian's message, Shen Jingnian quickly put down his phone.

I no longer look at my phone.

It was mentioned in that book.

When eating with a girl, the worst thing you can do is keep looking at your phone.

Shen Jingnian has always been an excellent student.

Whatever he does, he strives to do it to the best of his ability.

On the other side, seeing Shen Jingnian's reply, Yun Haotian was speechless. "Meetings, meetings, all you ever do is hold meetings! What a workaholic!" Not only did he not give a penny for Father Jiang's birthday, but he was also in a meeting!

At this moment, Yun Haotian never expected that Shen Jingnian, who claimed to be in a meeting, was actually having dinner with Jiang Ning at a Cantonese restaurant.

Moreover, she claims that she is not a picky eater.

You should know that Shen Jingnian is the pickiest eater in the entire Shen family.

I won't eat this or that.

The dishes in Cantonese restaurants are small and exquisite.

So Jiang Ning ordered a few more dishes. She was surprised to see that Mao Xue Wang (a spicy Sichuan dish) was on the menu. She wanted to try what Mao Xue Wang tasted like in a Cantonese restaurant, so she looked up at Shen Jingnian.

Do you eat spicy blood curd?

Many people don't eat blood or spicy food, and the portion of Mao Xue Wang (a spicy Sichuan dish) is quite large, so Jiang Ning had to ask Shen Jingnian about his taste beforehand.

"Eat." Shen Jingnian nodded slightly.

“Okay,” Jiang Ning nodded slightly and handed the menu to the waiter. “Then let’s add another order of Mao Xue Wang.”

"Okay lady."

After the meal, the waiter brought over an exquisite white swan birthday cake.

Happy birthday, Miss Jiang.

Jiang Ning asked in confusion, "Does your restaurant also offer a birthday cake delivery service?"

Swan cake.

It's not cheap.

One of these small ones costs more than five thousand yuan.

The waiter smiled and said, "Ms. Jiang, you've misunderstood. This gentleman bought the cake in advance and left it with our restaurant."

Jiang Ning turned to look at Shen Jingnian, "Did you buy it?"

“Yes,” Shen Jingnian lit the candles, “Ningning, make a wish?”

"it is good."

Jiang Ning clasped her hands together in a fist, closed her eyes, and made a sincere birthday wish to the candles.

The flickering candlelight mingled with the neon lights outside the window, reflecting on her delicate and beautiful features. A gentle breeze blew in from outside, softly stirring her hair, creating a serene and beautiful scene.

Shen Jingnian was somewhat lost in thought as he watched.

No one knows what wish she made, but a few seconds later, Jiang Ning let go of the candle and blew it out in one breath.

Shen Jingnian suggested, "Ningning, shall I take a picture of you?"

"sure."

Shen Jingnian picked up his phone and switched to camera mode.

Jiang Ning flashed the ever-reliable peace sign.

There's almost no need to deliberately find the right angle; the person is good-looking, so a casual snapshot with the original camera can capture a series of stunning photos.

Shen Jingnian took several photos in a row.

"I'll send it to you on WeChat."

"Okay." Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Ning went to the cashier to pay the bill.

The cashier smiled and said, "Miss, the bill has already been paid by the gentleman at your table."

"You've finished buying them?" Jiang Ning asked, somewhat surprised.

During the entire meal, Shen Jingnian only went to the restroom once.

Jiang Ning never expected that he could actually pay the bill.

"Yes." The cashier nodded slightly.

"How much is it in total?" Jiang Ning then asked.

"One thousand and two."

"OK, thanks."

Back in her seat, Jiang Ning looked at Shen Jingnian and asked, "You said I'd treat you, so why did you pay the bill beforehand?"

"I happened to have a coupon for them, so I bought it on a whim."

Jiang Ning continued, "Then I'll transfer it to you, remember to receive it."

"No need to accept it. There's plenty of time. You can invite them back next time," Shen Jingnian said in a deep, magnetic voice.

Jiang Ning felt slightly embarrassed.

If you calculate it that way, how many meals does she owe Shen Jingnian?

“Okay, so what would you like to eat next time?” Jiang Ning then asked.

"You decide."

"Okay." Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

After dinner, Shen Jingnian drove Jiang Ning home.

It was getting late, so Jiang Ning didn't invite him to stay for tea.

As soon as Jiang Ning opened the door, Xiao Bai jumped into her arms.

"Meow meow meow."

“My adorable baby, you’re here again!” Jiang Ning immediately hugged Xiao Bai and kissed it several times.

At times like these, she would sigh to herself, "Humans can't live without kittens!!!"

the other side.

Shen Jingnian returned to Shen Garden and searched everywhere for Xiaobai.

But after searching for a long time, they couldn't even find a trace of Xiaobai.

strangeness.

Where did that dead cat go again?

I haven't seen a cat for days!

Shen Jingnian was clearly disappointed that he couldn't hold the cat.

Sitting on the sofa, Mrs. Shen squinted and noticed that something was wrong with her son. She asked, "Jingnian, why have you been coming home more and more often these past few days?"

You should know that Shen Jingnian used to find Shen Garden too noisy, and he would only go home once every ten days or half a month.

What surprised Madam Shen the most was that almost as soon as Shen Jingnian returned, he would look for Xiaobai.

It's like he's developed some kind of cat addiction.

Very strange.

Shen Jingnian's face was expressionless, and he said with a slight parting of his thin lips, "It's nothing, I just feel more at ease living at home."

"Is that so?" Old Madam Shen raised her eyebrows slightly, clearly not believing Shen Jingnian's explanation.

“Yes.” Shen Jingnian nodded slightly.

Just then, Madam Shen seemed to remember something. "Oh, right, Haotian just texted me saying that today is Ningning's birthday. Have you prepared a birthday present for Ningning?"

"No." Shen Jingnian said indifferently.

"Nothing?" Old Madam Shen was so angry that she stood up from the sofa. "You brat! Who is Ningning? She not only saved your life, but she's also my dear daughter-in-law! You didn't even give her a birthday present. Do you not want to pursue her anymore?"

Shen Jingnian said helplessly, "Mom, I never intended to pursue her. Besides, I'm against marriage."

"No marriage my foot!"

Old Madam Shen was so angry she almost fainted. She quickly pinched her philtrum, "Ahhh! You're going to kill me! Old Liu, Old Liu, call an ambulance!"

Shen Jingnian was clearly used to Old Madam Shen's act. "Mom, I'm going upstairs now."

"What a filial son you are! I'm about to faint from anger, and you still want to go upstairs! How did I raise such a filial son!"

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Day two.

Saturday.

It was the day Shen Jingnian and Phyllis had arranged to meet.

After leaving the conference room, Shen Jingnian canceled all his afternoon appointments and prepared to go to Yipin Pavilion for his appointment.

Yun Haotian followed behind him, "Uncle, where are you going this afternoon?"

"Keep the appointment."

"With whom?" Yun Haotian asked curiously.

"An online friend."

Netizens?!

Yun Haotian's eyes widened.

It's like blood is falling from the sky! His uncle has actually caught up with the trend and is going to meet someone he met online!

Yun Haotian then asked, "Uncle, you're in an online relationship? Oh! I get it, you're definitely going to meet them in person!"

Yun Haotian became more and more excited as he thought about it.

Shen Jingnian rolled his eyes at him, "Can't you think of anything else besides these messy things in your head?"

"If it's not an online relationship that leads to a real-life meeting, then what is it?" Yun Haotian asked, puzzled.

"Do you know about [assassination]?" Shen Jingnian then asked.

Yun Haotian was taken aback for a moment, then said, "[Assassination] isn't a Go endgame you created yourself?" Moreover, it's an endgame that even the previous Go champion couldn't solve, and it has an extremely high level of skill in the industry.

There's a saying among professional Go players: "No Go is complete without assassination."

Shen Jingnian explained, "A few days ago, I met a gamer named Phyllis at the Enchanted Mountain Villa in the Splendid Peak. They easily cracked the [assassination] mechanic, so the person I need to see is them."

"Phyllis?" Yun Haotian suddenly opened the door to his memories, and then asked, "Uncle, is that the player who entered the Adventure Manor before you?"

“Yes.” Shen Jingnian nodded slightly.

Yun Haotian's eyes widened in disbelief. "My God! This Phyllis is amazing! Not only did she enter the Adventure Manor before you, but she's also broken your [assassination]!"

Shen Jingnian's intelligence is already exceptional.

did not expect.

There are actually people who are even better than him.

Now, not only Shen Jingnian was curious about who Phyllis was, but even Yun Haotian was very curious.

"Uncle, shall I go with you?" Yun Haotian continued.

He also wanted to see who Phyllis really was!

“No way.” Shen Jingnian refused outright. “I didn’t say I was going to bring anyone. It would be too abrupt to bring you along.”

"That's true." Yun Haotian scratched his head. "Then, after you've gotten to know each other, you can introduce us?"

"Okay." Shen Jingnian nodded slightly.

Yun Haotian was lost in his fantasy and couldn't help but say, "It would be even better if she were a great beauty."

Shen Jingnian reached out and patted his head, his voice low and deep, "Stop thinking those messy thoughts. I don't think Phyllis's playing style and opening moves are very girly."

Phyllis's playing style is vast and unrestrained, annihilating any obstacle in his path.

Even Shen Jingnian felt inferior to him.

Yun Haotian stroked his chin. "That's not necessarily true. What if she really is a stunning beauty? Uncle, you're just an unromantic, unmarried man anyway. If Phyllis is truly a beauty, you absolutely must introduce me to her!"

“Okay, if Phyllis is a girl, I’ll introduce you two.” Shen Jingnian picked up his wristwatch from his desk and put it on. “I’m leaving now.”

"Okay." Yun Haotian nodded.

Thirty minutes later, Shen Jingnian arrived at the private room of Yipin Pavilion and left a message for Phyllis online.

I'll be waiting for you in the private room at Penglai Immortal Pavilion.

Jiang Ning had already gotten into a taxi and was just about to log on to leave a message for S when she received a message from S. She clicked to reply: 【Okay, I'll be there in half an hour.】

Shen Jingnian replied with an "okay" and then turned off his phone.

In addition to tea and delicate snacks, there was also a Go board on the tea table.

Shen Jingnian picked up a chess piece with his slender fingertips, playing chess with his left and right hands. The wisps of tea smoke obscured his cold and handsome features, making him appear hazy and ethereal, like a celestial being descended to earth, a truly pleasing sight.

When a waiter came in to refill the tea, he saw this scene and couldn't help but blush!

Half an hour later.

There was a knock on the door of the private room.

thump thump thump--

Phyllis has arrived.

Snapped.

At the same time, Shen Jingnian placed the last chess piece on the chessboard.

The fighting was particularly fierce.

But the result was a draw.

This is why Shen Jingnian so desperately wanted to see Phyllis.

He wanted to find a real rival.

Instead of playing against yourself every day!

Shen Jingnian got up and walked to the door, his handsome hand on the doorknob, turning it slightly.

It would be a lie to say I'm not looking forward to this moment.

Click!

The door opened--