Chapter 68 Encountering an old acquaintance
Shen Jingjing couldn't help but be stunned after hearing her daughter's words. Thinking about it carefully, it had been a long time since she had simply gone out for a walk with her daughter.
Since her daughter was in her second year of high school, she has been busy with school work, and she has almost no days off to earn overtime pay. She can’t remember the last time she went shopping with her daughter a few years ago.
This is the first time my daughter has come back since she was admitted to college. I happen to be unemployed and have some time. I should cherish these few days and give more time to my daughter.
Thinking of this, Shen Jingjing smiled with relief: "Okay, let's take a shower and change clothes."
In the hot weather of Shenzhen and Hong Kong at the end of September, people’s hearts are restless, and even the wind carries the temperature.
Linshui Pavilion's high-end private SPA, as soon as you enter the door, the air-conditioning and delicious fragrance will instantly dissipate the heat in your body.
"Aci, your mother and I are old, why do we still do spa treatments? It's not a waste of money."
The black and gold hall is low-key and luxurious, and the first impression it gives is that it is expensive.
"How old are you? My mother is not yet 45 years old, and you, aunt, are only in your early 40s!" Shen Ci said.
Shen Jingjing smiled helplessly: "Isn't this a big age? Your aunt and I are both middle-aged women!"
"No, the children are all in college."
"Age is just a number. The most important thing about a person is his or her mentality. A young mentality is truly young." Shen Ci held one arm in each other's arms and said solemnly: "I have agreed to make arrangements today. No one is allowed to be disappointed. Good luck. Just enjoy it.”
Seeing that Shen Ci was in high spirits, the two sisters Shen Jingjing couldn't help but look at each other with a wry smile, but they both nodded and promised in unison: "Okay, you arrange it, and we will enjoy it."
Only then did Shen Ci show a satisfied smile.
"Welcome to Linshui Pavilion, madam, please show your membership card."
The receptionist at the front desk was wearing an all-black professional suit and looked at several people with a professional smile.
Hearing this, Shen Ci asked softly: "This is our first time here. What should we do if we don't have a membership card?"
"Madam, our Linshui Pavilion is a membership system and does not accept non-members. If you have long-term consumption plans, you can apply for a membership card today. You are very welcome to become our member."
The receptionist's attitude was professional and friendly, and she had obviously received formal training. Shen Ci's first impression of this place was also high. Just when she was about to nod to apply for the card, a surprised voice suddenly sounded from the side.
"Jingjing? Yingying?"
The sudden sound startled the two sisters Shen Jingjing who were concentrating on their surroundings.
After turning around and looking sideways, they were both shocked when they saw the person beside them.
Shen Jingjing subconsciously smiled awkwardly: "Yongqiang? What a coincidence..."
"Lin Yongqiang?" Shen Yingying exclaimed in surprise. Looking at his image in suits and leather shoes and the girl who was at least ten years younger than him standing next to him, Shen Yingying's pupils trembled slightly.
In my impression, Lin Yongqiang didn't look like this. He really changed his mind after jumping up the class ladder.
Lin Yongqiang subconsciously took a look at Shen Jingjing. Although she has been busy with children and work these years, Shen Jingjing's natural foundation still cannot hide her remaining charm and beauty. If not, she would not have her two daughters. All students are as beautiful as gods.
"I haven't seen you for more than ten years, and you haven't changed much." Lin Yongqiang said with a sigh.
As soon as these words came out, the girl next to him suddenly felt a sense of crisis and looked at Shen Jingjing with a wary look.
Shen Jingjing lowered her eyes and smiled softly: "How could it not have changed?"
Shen Yingying stared at Lin Yongqiang from the side and found that the way he looked at her sister was still the same as before. She immediately said: "Lin Yongqiang, you are the one who has changed the most. Looking at what you are wearing now, I wouldn't dare to recognize you if I met you on the road. ." Then he looked at the little girl next to him: "Who is this?"
The little girl was wearing a DIOR skirt, carrying a new model from Fendi, and wearing top-tier brands.
When she was called upon, she subconsciously raised her neck and said with a smile but in a condescending tone: "Hello, I am Yongqiang's fiancée, my name is Linda, you can call me Linlin."
Lin Yongqiang nodded and smiled, but his eyes kept falling on Shen Jingjing's face, as if he wanted to capture the reaction he wanted to see from her expression.
Like feeling lost?
Like regret?
But unfortunately, it didn't happen. Shen Jingjing just blinked in surprise.
Shen Yingying even blurted out: "Fiancée? Lin Yongqiang, you have never been married?"
"Yes, because I haven't found the right one yet." Lin Yongqiang seemed to be replying to Shen Yingying's words, but in fact his eyes had been fixed on Shen Jingjing.
Shen Jingjing could certainly feel Lin Yongqiang's eyes locked on her. She felt it was not good to be like this in front of Linda, so she quickly changed the subject: "Are you guys here for spa treatment too?"
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"Yes, I came with Linda."
Linda held Lin Yongqiang's hand tightly, her whole body almost pressed against Lin Yongqiang's body and said sweetly: "Yongqiang comes with me twice a week. This is the first time I meet an acquaintance."
Feeling that the atmosphere was a bit strange, and seeing that her mother didn't seem to want to continue chatting with the other party, Shen Ci immediately interrupted: "Mom, let's get a card first. The spa treatment will take two hours. I'll make a reservation for the evening. Don’t be late for the restaurant.”
"Jingjing? This is... Ah Ci?"
As soon as Shen Ci opened her mouth, Lin Yongqiang was able to guess her identity and even called her by her nickname.
Shen Ci was a little surprised and looked at her mother suspiciously.
What Shen Jingjing is most proud of is that she has raised three outstanding children. At this time, she feels much more comfortable when mentioning Ah Ci. She nods with a smile: "Yes, she is Ah Ci, and you still remember her name."
"That's for sure. You were cute when you were little. I didn't expect you to grow so big in a blink of an eye. You look so much like you when you were young." Lin Yongqiang looked at Shen Ci warmly, as if he saw Shen Jingjing and Shen Jingjing in their youth. His former self.
It's just that Shen Ci really has no impression of the man in front of her, but it's not difficult to see that this man had liked her mother before. In her memory, there were actually many suitors around her mother, but she never agreed to any of them.
She had asked her mother before why she didn't find a reliable man to start a new family.
The mother just smiled bitterly and shook her head, and then said that she and her younger siblings were enough. Shen Ci knew that was not the real answer.
At this time, Shen Ci only greeted Lin Yongqiang politely: "Hello, uncle."
Not wanting to waste any more time, Shen Ci turned to the front desk and said, "Get me a membership card."
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yongqiang said: "Use my card, I'll pay for it!"
As he spoke, he took out a black card and handed it over without asking anyone for their opinion.
The forcefulness and unconscious arrogance in his words and deeds are very much like a loser who once was rejected by his sweetheart, and then returned from dormant for many years to try to gain respect as a successful person.
In fact, it is a secret statement that you are no longer what you used to be, and rejecting me is your loss.