Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 286: Encountering Earth Sea

After listening to Thomas’s warning, Xu Xiangbei merely smiled lightly: "Thank you, Mr. Thomas for the reminder, I have already accepted the challenge. When soldiers come, I will fight; when water arrives, I’ll block it. No matter if he is a disciple of the Single Stroke or some kind of assassin, I can beat him as well."

Thomas laughed: "Well done, you’re brave. Apart from you, I, Thomas, rarely admire anyone. I’m heading back to Earth Sea tomorrow. When the time comes, I’ll give you some information about Xiao Ye. Though he’s a master, I believe you can defeat him."

"Thank you, Mr. Thomas, for your support. Talk to you when you return to Earth Sea."

Xu Xiangbei ended his call with Mr. Thomas, but his phone rang — it was a call from Sun Jiajia: "Brother Xu, I’ve already arrived at Earth Sea Airport. I’m flying to Italy tonight. Do you have time to meet and chat?"

Xu Xiangbei was a bit surprised but very happy. Sun Jiajia finally realized her dream and became a bona fide fashion designer, now heading to Milan, the city of fashion arts, to become a world-class designer.

Behind this, Sun Jiajia put in a lot of hard work and sweat. He smiled lightly: "You came to Earth Sea so quickly, why didn’t you notify me earlier?"

A graceful and reserved voice came through the phone: "I took the morning flight. Calling you too early might disturb your rest. I know you’re a night owl and unaware of when you wake up, so I called you once I arrived in Earth Sea."

"Since you’re here, I must take time out to accompany you. Wait for me at the airport; Ouyang Jiahui and I will be driving over to pick you up."

"Ouyang Jiahui? How did the great editor become your private driver? You’re really good at utilizing people."

"She’s not only my private driver but also became my relative. Enough talk, we’re heading to the airport now."

"I’ll wait for you here then, goodbye."

After dropping Xu Xiangbei off at the studio, Ouyang Jiahui chatted with Dongfang Bai for a while, then returned to the car to wait for Xu Xiangbei.

Xu Xiangbei quickly jumped into the car, buckled up his seatbelt, and waved his hand: "Niece, you have to drive and accompany me to the airport to pick someone up."

Ouyang Jiahui was not pleased and shook her pomelo explosion hairstyle: "Airport? So far, who are we picking up? You look so happy; it must be another girlfriend, is Sister Gu Xiangyi coming?"

"We’re picking up Sun Jiajia. Tonight, she’s flying from Earth Sea to Milan, heading to Sophie to be a designer."

Indeed, guessed right — it was a girlfriend, but not Gu Xiangyi, just Sun Jiajia.

She showed a disdainful expression to Xu Xiangbei, but didn’t hesitate a bit, engaged the clutch with her left foot, stepped on the accelerator with her right foot, and got on the highway to the airport.

"Is she the one we’re picking up? She’s shone among young designers this time. You really care for your fashion designer girlfriend; are you willing to let her go far from the motherland to Milan for development?"

"Everyone has their own career and future. I’m happy that she can develop in Italy."

"The airport is far away, and my car is low on fuel. You’ll need to help me refuel."

Xu Xiangbei chuckled and shouted at Ouyang Jiahui: "I’ll refuel now — Go, go, go!"

Knowing Xu Xiangbei was intentionally teasing her, Ouyang Jiahui twisted his arm and pouted slightly with annoyance: "It’s gasoline we need, not just chanting slogans. Your intelligence really has issues."

"Don’t worry, I was kidding. Today’s fuel cost is on me. I’ll also treat you to a big meal at noon."

Only then did Ouyang Jiahui smile satisfactorily: "Sit tight, buckle up. I’m known as the Earth Sea driving god."

"Give me a break; with your level, more like an Earth Sea driving bug."

Perhaps influenced by her company, Ouyang Jiahui drove fast, reaching the airport in twenty minutes, where Xu Xiangbei saw Sun Jiajia waiting in the parking lot’s car zone, eagerly looking for him.

She wore large sunglasses that covered half her face, donned a creamy white trench coat, tied a neat ponytail, holding a suitcase in hand, looking vibrant and youthful.

Xu Xiangbei slowly opened the car window, waved to Sun Jiajia, and blew a kiss. Sun Jiajia took off her sunglasses and couldn’t stop smiling: "Brother Xu, you’re being naughty again."

Sun Jiajia instantly recognized Ouyang Jiahui, with her unique pomelo explosion hairstyle, and greeted her.

Xu Xiangbei jumped out of the car, smiled, and opened his arms to hug Sun Jiajia, playfully saying: "My designer beauty, have you missed me lately?"

Sun Jiajia first furrowed her brows slightly when Xu Xiangbei opened his arms and pounced, but quickly returned to smiling and generously hugged Xu Xiangbei briefly.

To Europeans and Americans, hugging is a common etiquette. Sun Jiajia often encountered this etiquette in Italy and tried to accept new things.

She knew very well that with Xu Xiangbei, a hug couldn’t exceed twenty seconds, or he’d take advantage of the situation.

Xu Xiangbei was very proper this time, only felt Sun Jiajia’s body was soft and boneless; his hands did not act inappropriately, merely gently patted Sun Jiajia’s shoulder.

"Where’s Ding Keke? Didn’t she accompany you here?"

"The hospital is busy lately, she has no time to accompany me."

Ouyang Jiahui shook hands with Sun Jiajia: "Congratulations, the future Sophie chief designer."

"Thank you, and more thanks for picking me up. I only realized upon reaching Earth Sea that your hairstyle is very trendy. We Jiangcheng folks are still quite rustic."

"You’re too modest. Jiangcheng produced such a trendy designer like you; soon, I’ll have to follow behind you to chase fashion trends. Don’t forget me then, when I come to interview you, don’t put on airs."

"Let’s get in the car, it’s almost noon. Ouyang Jiahui, this is your turf, which restaurant is special? Pick one and take us there."

Ouyang Jiahui thought for a moment and said: "The river delicacies from Jiangcheng are very tasty, and the seafood from Earth Sea is also top-notch. I’d take you to a place called Emperor Pavilion Hotel where their beef seafood balls, red oil octopus are delicious."

"OK, let’s go to this Emperor’s Pavilion. Liu Ningyan and Chen Xin are in Earth Sea too, call them out as well."

When Liu Ningyan and the others were mentioned, Sun Jiajia’s eyes lit up, having stayed in the courtyard for a period and getting along well: "Great, call her out; us sisters should gather."

"I need to book a private room in advance, otherwise, it’ll be fully booked when we go for lunch."

Ouyang Jiahui knows Boss Zhou of Emperor Pavilion Hotel well and called to book a private room: "Uncle Zhou, it’s Xiao Hui. Long time no see. I’m bringing some friends for lunch, and we’re hoping to book a private room for five."

Recognizing Ouyang Jiahui’s voice, Boss Zhou laughed heartily: "Ah, Xiao Hui, I’ll reserve the private room number three under the heavenly label for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou. Bye-bye."