Chapter 385
“We’ll walk you out,” Ashley added,
Nan Yunzhi smiled. “You’re so sweet, Xiao Rongei.”
After seeing her off, they returned to find Chase’s group had stopped playing chess. They found Ashley’s grandmother, who had just finished talking with Ji Lao and his friends. She decided to look at other paintings and then leave.
Lao, learning they were leaving, presented her grandmother with a painting of pine trees she imired. They left, encountering Chase, Tanya, and others enjoying tea in the pavilion.
Chase glanced at them before resuming his conversation with Zark, Ethan, and the others. Tanya smiled faintly and looked away. Zark nodded at them. Ashley and Tim acknowledged them and left without looking back.
After lunch, remembering Nan Yunzhi’s words, Tim called Nan Zhizhi. He answered after a while.“What is it?”
Tim said, “Teacher, dinner tonight?”
Nan Zhizhi hesitated.“I don’t want to go out.” This was a yes.
Tim beamed.“No problem. Ashley and I will come to your place and cook for you!” “Mm–hm.” He hung up. Tim then called Ashley.
on knock Around 5:30 PM, they went to Nan Zhizhi’s villa. He was always well–stocked, even if he was his study door. aloof. They prepared dinner and went upstairs to
Nan Zhizhi, receiving his dinner, said coldly, “What is it?”
Tim knew he couldn’t hide it.“We met Yunzhi Jie at the exhibition. She said Chase almost
became your
student…”
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