Chapter 567: Such Big Changes

The next morning, Chen Fan went to the rehearsal hall and practiced with the band for the whole morning. After lunch, he said he had something to do and needed to leave early.

Nalan Wan’er was somewhat unwilling.

With just a few days left before the performance, she didn’t want any mistakes.

Yan Qing, being more socially adept, smiled and saw Chen Fan out, then came back to smile at Wan’er and said.

“You were a bit excessive just now.”

“Hmph. How can he be like this?” Wan’er was a bit angry: “Working three days and resting for two, if everyone was like this, how could we perform?”

Yan Qing smiled bitterly and said: “Chen Fan isn’t even a member of our band, it’s already very courteous of him to join us. Moreover, he wrote two songs for us.”

“I…”

Nalan Wan’er opened her mouth, seemingly aware that she wasn’t in the right.

But she still said in a low voice: “I’m just worried about making mistakes during the performance.”

Yan Qing smiled and comforted her: “Don’t worry. You’re just too nervous.”

“We’ve been rehearsing very well these past few days. Think about it, Chen Fan is the original creator, he won’t have any problems singing. As long as you’re not nervous, our performance will definitely make a splash.”

“Wan’er, instead of worrying about Chen Fan, you should focus on building up your own confidence.”

Nalan Wan’er lowered her head speechlessly, not knowing what to think.

On the other side, Chen Fan’s departure wasn’t just an excuse.

He really had something to do in the afternoon.

Feng Pojun drove Chen Fan to the city center.

The car stopped in front of a foreign language training school.

Chen Fan looked out through the car window.

“Is this the place? I wonder if the address Ma Xiaoshuai gave is correct?”

He took out his phone to check the address Ma Xiaoshuai had given, and it was indeed this place.

Chen Fan then found a phone number and dialed it.

The call connected, Chen Fan talked with the person on the other end for a few sentences, then hung up.

About 5 minutes later, a woman in a pencil skirt uniform walked out from the school.

“Over here!”

Chen Fan stuck his head out and waved towards the other side of the road.

The woman across the street saw Chen Fan, smiled slightly, and walked over.

Feng Pojun got out of the car, opened the door, helped Chen Fan take out his crutches, and assisted his boss in getting out.

The girl who had just crossed the street was startled when she saw this scene.

“What… what happened to you?”

Chen Fan took the crutches from Feng Pojun, smiling and waving his hand.

“Long time no see, Li Jiao.”

The girl standing in front of him with delicate makeup was indeed Li Jiao.

Luo Wenjie’s girlfriend.

Li Jiao looked at Chen Fan with some surprise.

“You…”

Chen Fan smiled: “Had a little accident, nothing serious.”

Li Jiao finally relaxed.

“Seeing you like this scared me to death. I thought someone had beaten you up.”

Feng Pojun very consciously walked away alone, standing by the roadside smoking.

Chen Fan smiled as he looked at Li Jiao.

“You’ve changed a lot, I almost couldn’t recognize you.”

Li Jiao looked down to admire her own outfit, smiling and teasing: “Have I changed that much? Where have I changed?”

Chen Fan smiled and said: “You’ve become more beautiful, and more mature.”

Li Jiao pouted: “Does that mean I wasn’t beautiful when we were in school?”

Chen Fan quickly waved his hands: “No, no. You were very beautiful in school, I mean you’re even more beautiful now that you’re all dressed up.”

“Puff…”

Li Jiao couldn’t help but laugh.

“I’m just teasing you.”

“You’re still the same as when we were in school, even though you’re a big boss now.”

Chen Fan felt a bit emotional, thinking that if he had met Li Jiao on the street looking like this, he might not have recognized her.

“How come you’re working here?”

Li Jiao pouted: “You say that as if you don’t know your old classmate at all.”

“I majored in Foreign Languages in university. After graduation, I couldn’t find a suitable job immediately, so of course I came to work here for now.”

Chen Fan was stunned, to be honest, he had long forgotten that the girls from the associated dorm 326 had studied at the Foreign Languages Department.

Come to think of it, it was senior sister Xu Qiuci who had helped to connect them with dorm 326 back then.

And after graduation, Xu Qiuci didn’t work in a field related to her major either, but instead became an assistant at his real estate company.

“What are you thinking about? You can even get distracted while talking to a beautiful woman.” Li Jiao couldn’t help but tease with a smile.

Chen Fan smiled bitterly: “Nothing, just thinking about our school days.”

“Tch! What’s the use of thinking about that? Back in school, both Qianqian and I had crushes on you. But you never gave us any chance. That was really disappointing.”

Li Jiao put on a very hurt expression, which made Chen Fan a bit embarrassed.

“Why bring up past events? By the way, how are you doing now? Is your job alright?”

Li Jiao raised her hand to adjust her hair, casually saying:

“It’s okay. The treatment isn’t great, the salary is neither high nor low, just enough for my monthly expenses.”

“By the way, why did you suddenly call me today?”

Li Jiao smiled teasingly: “What? Did you miss me?”

Chen Fan quickly waved his hands: “Don’t joke around, it’s best not to make such jokes.”

“Look how nervous you are. It’s not like I’m going to eat you.”

Li Jiao giggled: “If I didn’t know you, I wouldn’t believe you’re actually a big boss.”

Chen Fan didn’t respond to her words, instead saying softly: “Tomorrow is the day Brother Jie gets out of prison.”

The smile on Li Jiao’s face suddenly froze, gradually returning to normal.

“Yes, I almost forgot about that.”

“Time flies, I can’t believe 10 months have passed in the blink of an eye.”

Chen Fan smiled bitterly: “Fast? For Brother Jie, these 10 months must have felt like years.”

“I came to find you to ask if you have time tomorrow, and if you want me to pick you up so we can go receive Brother Jie together when he’s released.”

Li Jiao was silent, her expression a bit awkward.

“Tomorrow… I might not have time.”

“We’re very busy here, the course schedule is tight, especially with these last few days of summer vacation. We’re about to prepare the final exam for the students in the tutoring class. As a teacher… I can’t just take time off casually.”

Li Jiao looked up at Chen Fan.

“I’m sorry, Chen Fan, I probably can’t make it tomorrow.”

Chen Fan nodded to show he understood.

“It’s okay. If you’re busy, Xiaoshuai and I will go pick him up tomorrow. We’ll bring Brother Jie back, and we can all get together then.”

Li Jiao nodded: “Mm. I’ll give him a call tomorrow.”

After saying this, Li Jiao looked down at the watch on her wrist.

“Sorry. Class is starting. I have to go back.”

“Then you should hurry to class. I need to leave too.”

“Thank you for coming to see me…”

Li Jiao smiled and waved, then crossed the road alone and ran into the school.

Chen Fan only withdrew his gaze after watching her figure disappear.

Feng Pojun quickly walked over.

“Boss, shall we head back?”

Chen Fan sighed.

For some reason, he felt something was off about Li Jiao’s expression just now.

Why did Li Jiao seem not excited at all when he mentioned Brother Jie?

She even forgot the day Brother Jie was getting out of prison?

I hope I’m overthinking it.

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