My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection

Chapter 323 - 292: Unexpected

On the morning of the ninth day of the lunar new year at ten o’clock, Nie Peirong and Shen Yunsong flew back to Canada, personally sent off by Cen Jin and Shen Xiangchen. Shen Xiangchen was still in Nancheng due to company matters, staying at Ms. Qin’s house. He had considered moving out to not inconvenience Ms. Qin, but she sternly refused his suggestion and sharply criticized him, causing him to abandon the idea entirely.After the fifteenth day, Cen Jin’s studio and Jiang Baizhou’s consulting room became busy, as the school officially started the new semester.

Upon hearing the bell signaling the end of class, Jiang Baizhou’s gaze slightly darkened. He picked up the remote on the desk, turned off the screen, and said lightly, "Class dismissed."

"Thank you, Associate Professor Jiang." A chorus of female students stood up, chanting in unison.

Jiang Baizhou nodded, carrying his book and leaving the classroom amidst many admiring glances. Just as he stepped out, he saw a familiar figure waiting outside. As soon as she saw him, a graceful and confident smile spread across her face.

Jiang Baizhou was momentarily stunned, realizing it had been some time since he last saw her. He quickly collected himself, walked over, and nodded in greeting, "Senior, long time no see."

Zhu Qinghan smiled and nodded, "Yes, long time no see. I had a class at the school today, and coincidentally, my uncle mentioned you also had a class here, so I came to check on you."

"Senior, you didn’t stay in Nancheng for the New Year?" Jiang Baizhou asked, walking alongside her but deliberately maintaining some distance as they headed out of the teaching building. His voice was cool and natural, like a casual greeting between ordinary friends.

"No, I went to Ireland with Zhu Chen. Sorry, I didn’t contact you guys." Zhu Qinghan smiled apologetically, glancing sideways at Jiang Baizhou. However, her gaze was no longer as dreamy as before, but rather more determined. "During the New Year, did you take Cen Jin around or go on any outings?"

"We took a trip to Lin Hai."

"To the seaside?"

"She likes the sea."

"That’s nice. It’s warmer over there than in Nancheng, and walking hand in hand by the sea is quite romantic." Zhu Qinghan seemed much more at ease in her words and showed no sign of envy. Her face bore a sincere smile, "You and Cen Jin actually make a great match."

Hearing this, Jiang Baizhou gave a slightly surprised look, then pressed his lips together and replied faintly, "Hmm, thank you."

"Are you free this evening? I’d like to invite you to dinner. Zhu Chen will be there too. It’s sincere, considering you and Cen Jin treated us last year." As they walked out of the teaching building, Zhu Qinghan slowed her pace and asked with a smile. She paused and added, "You can invite Cen Jin too."

Jiang Baizhou thought for a moment, "Hmm, but I need to check with her. Her studio has been quite busy lately."

"Alright."

"Cousin." After Zhu Qinghan responded, a clear and sweet voice suddenly rang out.

Zhu Qinghan looked up, her smile deepening, eyes showing a touch of surprise, "Yaoyao? What brings you here?"

"Hehe, I came to find my dad! Just as I was about to leave, I bumped into you!" An Yuyao said with her hands behind her back, her gaze quietly sweeping over Jiang Baizhou, who was next to Zhu Qinghan. She sized him up and raised an eyebrow with amusement, giving Zhu Qinghan a meaningful look, "Cousin, where are you headed now?"

Seeing An Yuyao’s particularly ’ambiguous’ glance, Zhu Qinghan was a bit helpless but smiled, "I think I’m going back to the office!" After speaking, she uncertainly looked at Jiang Baizhou.

Jiang Baizhou nodded, without much to say or any change in expression.

"Oh, right, let me introduce you! This is my cousin, my uncle’s daughter, An Yuyao. By coincidence, like Cen Jin, she is a bridal gown designer. She just graduated and was traveling abroad, only returning recently. Yaoyao, this is Jiang Baizhou, a psychologist, an associate professor at Nanda, and also my junior." Zhu Qinghan initially felt the situation was a bit awkward, but quickly recovered and introduced them with a smile.

"I’ve seen you, hehe." An Yuyao smiled sweetly, "You’re in the second row, third column on the faculty board. You’re quite memorable because you’re the most handsome and young among them."

Jiang Baizhou glanced at her, nodding lightly in acknowledgment. "I’ll be off then; I’ll contact you later."