Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan arrived early.
Jiang Fei had estimated that they would arrive in Daocun Village just in time for lunch, but to his surprise, at around 10:30 AM, the sound of a car horn echoed outside his villa.
“Brother Fei! Brother Fei!” As soon as the horn stopped, Zeng Tong’s loud voice rang out, as if he wanted everyone to know he had arrived.
“I’m coming! Stop shouting, or you’ll attract my dog, and I won’t be responsible if it bites you!” Jiang Fei, who was busy in the kitchen, shouted back.
“Oh, Jiang Fei, your classmates are here?” Lin Moli, dressed in casual clothes and holding a mop, appeared at the kitchen door, looking somewhat nervous.
Qiao Yiyi, who was wiping dust with a cloth nearby, also walked over, looking equally anxious.
“Didn’t I already tell you that two of my college classmates were coming today?” Jiang Fei said, somewhat exasperated. “What’s with you two?”
It made sense for Qiao Yiyi, a big star, to feel nervous.
After all, there weren’t many people in the country who didn’t know her, unlike Jiang Fei before. If someone recognized her staying at a man’s house and word got out, it could cause quite a scandal.
For a pure and innocent star like her, such negative rumors were the worst.
But why was Lin Moli, who had evolved from a nurse and real estate agent into a capable businesswoman, also looking nervous?
Lin Moli put down the mop and hurried upstairs, saying, “I’m going to change!”
After breakfast, she and Qiao Yiyi had been busy cleaning the villa, so she was wearing a rather plain set of casual clothes, which were now stained.
Qiao Yiyi was in the same situation. Seeing Lin Moli go upstairs, she followed suit.
When it was just Jiang Fei, it was fine since they were already acquainted. But meeting new people required them to pay more attention to their appearance and demeanor.
Jiang Fei’s lips twitched. What was with these women? They were so vain! He had always thought he was quite vain himself, but compared to these women, he was still too naive.
While the two women went upstairs to freshen up, Jiang Fei simply wiped his wet hands on his apron and walked out without even taking it off.
Outside the villa, a red Chevrolet Sail was parked next to Jiang Fei’s Jeep Compass. Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan were admiring Jiang Fei’s high-end villa and the beautiful scenery around it.
After getting off the highway, the bumpy dirt road to Daocun Village had made them complain countless times. Their cheap Chevrolet Sail had poor shock absorption, and the ride had been rough. They had even considered turning back and calling Jiang Fei to cancel their visit.
But as soon as they entered the secluded, mountain-surrounded Daocun Village, all their complaints vanished, just like Lin Moli’s had when she first arrived.
The scenery made the rough trip worth it!
Blue skies, white clouds, distant mountains, babbling streams, vegetable gardens, and blooming flowers—Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan felt their eyes couldn’t take it all in. Their long-dormant artistic sensibilities resurfaced, and He Yuxuan couldn’t help but exclaim, “Zeng Tong, I’ve decided! We’re not going to the beach for our wedding photos. We’re taking them here at Brother Fei’s place!”
“Agreed! We’ll do it here!” Zeng Tong immediately agreed, even though they had already booked a photography company and bought plane tickets for a seaside photoshoot.
After seeing the scenery of Daocun Village, they felt that even the beach couldn’t compare.
This place was like a painting, a paradise on earth!
“Woof… growl~~~” Their noise had indeed disturbed Simba, who came running over from a distance. Seeing strangers, the majestic Tibetan Mastiff stood a few meters away and let out a warning growl.
“Ah! Such a huge Tibetan Mastiff…” The couple, who had been lost in admiration, were startled by Simba’s growl. He Yuxuan quickly hid behind Zeng Tong, who, despite being a man and generally unafraid of dogs, couldn’t help but retreat to the other side of the car when faced with the massive, lion-like Simba.
“Hey, you two decided to take your wedding photos here without my permission. Even Simba can’t stand it,” Jiang Fei said with a laugh as he walked over.
He then waved at Simba, who immediately stopped growling at Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan and happily ran to Jiang Fei’s side. Jiang Fei bent down and affectionately hugged the dog’s head, then patted its body and said, “Go play. These two are my friends. No more barking.”
Simba obediently wagged its tail and ran off.
“Damn, Brother Fei! When did you get such a huge, fierce Tibetan Mastiff? Your life is so leisurely now, just touring the mountains, playing with chickens, and walking dogs?” Zeng Tong said, giving Jiang Fei a bear hug.
He Yuxuan walked over, her eyes sparkling with admiration. “Brother Fei, I’m seriously in awe of you now! No wonder you built a villa in the countryside. You found such a hidden paradise! I’m in love with this place! Please, let us take our wedding photos here!”
“Didn’t you already plan and book everything for your wedding photos? Changing plans now would cost you a lot, wouldn’t it?” Jiang Fei asked with a smile.
He didn’t mind them taking photos here. It wouldn’t diminish the beauty of Daocun Village; in fact, it would prove how stunning the place was.
“We don’t care. We’ll just refund the plane tickets and lose a few hundred yuan. As for the photography company, we haven’t paid a deposit yet, so changing the location is easy,” He Yuxuan said, determined.
“If you’re happy, then it’s fine. Come on, let’s go inside,” Jiang Fei said with a shrug. He then noticed the fruit Zeng Tong was carrying and added, “Next time you come, don’t bring fruit. I’m not just being polite. Look over there…”
Jiang Fei pointed to a small orchard on the right side of the villa. “I planted this orchard. Soon, I’ll have fresh, organic fruit all year round. You can have whatever you want!”
This only added to Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan’s admiration for Jiang Fei. Their praise was endless, and they genuinely felt Jiang Fei was like a flower in full bloom.
“By the way, you’ll meet someone unexpected later. So, prepare yourselves and don’t act too shocked. I don’t want my classmates to seem like country bumpkins,” Jiang Fei said with a mischievous smile.
These two, especially He Yuxuan, were die-hard fans of Qiao Yiyi. They had even planned to attend one of her concerts before their wedding, but her vocal cord injury had ruined that plan.
What would they do when they saw Qiao Yiyi in person?
He Yuxuan, of course, couldn’t guess what Jiang Fei meant. She giggled and said, “What, Brother Fei, have you been hiding a beauty here?”
Jiang Fei smiled but didn’t explain. “You’ll see soon enough.”
Once inside, Jiang Fei invited them to sit down, but the couple wandered around, admiring the villa’s decor.
“Brother Fei, how much did this villa cost you? The style is amazing, and it’s making me itch to have one too!” Zeng Tong said enviously.
“Not too much. The construction, decoration, and furniture together cost about 700,000 yuan,” Jiang Fei said.
In today’s real estate market, that wasn’t too expensive.
Zeng Tong sighed regretfully. “If I had known, I wouldn’t have bought a house in Jin Cheng. I would’ve built a villa here instead. The space here is so much better, and I wouldn’t have to struggle with monthly mortgage payments!”
He Yuxuan, less concerned about such matters, asked curiously, “Brother Fei, where’s the person you said would surprise us? I don’t see anyone.”
As soon as she finished speaking, footsteps sounded from the stairs, and Lin Moli came down.
Lin Moli had changed out of her casual clothes and was now wearing a simple white dress with a black belt around the waist. Her long, slender legs were bare, and her fair skin was exposed to the air. She wore minimal makeup, just a touch of eyebrow pencil, and her hair was left loose. Despite the simplicity, she looked stunning.
“So you really have been hiding a beauty here!” Zeng Tong whispered to Jiang Fei with a smirk. “Does this mean you and Bai Ruoxi are really over?”
Lin Moli, no longer nervous, walked over gracefully and introduced herself with a smile. “Hello, I’m Lin Moli, um… Jiang Fei’s business partner at the clinic.”
Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan responded politely, but they both gave Jiang Fei meaningful looks.
They were smart enough to sense that Jiang Fei and Lin Moli’s relationship wasn’t just professional.
However, both Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan were puzzled. While they were surprised to see such a stunning beauty in the villa, why had Jiang Fei warned them not to be too shocked?
Just then, footsteps sounded on the stairs again, and Qiao Yiyi, now changed and freshened up, came downstairs.
At that moment, Zeng Tong and He Yuxuan finally understood why Jiang Fei had told them to prepare themselves.
“Brother Fei, who… is this woman? She looks so much like Qiao Yiyi! Is she a die-hard fan who went to South Korea to get plastic surgery to look like her?” Zeng Tong stammered after a long pause.