Zhou Zhongqing told Tang Wan he would introduce her to a doctor and, that very afternoon, he took her to the hospital to see the gynecologist. It wasn’t appropriate for Jiang Jinsang to follow, so he took the opportunity to answer a call from Qi Zeyan, who inford him that the house was ready and asked if he wanted to take a look.
Jiang Jinsang had asked Qi Zeyan to help find a so-called "marriage house," and had booked the house half a month ago, but it was only now being handed over.
"Xiaowu, this is really a rough house, are you sure you want to decorate everything yourself?" Qi Zeyan walked through the room with him, noting that the walls had only basic finishing and there was a strong sll of cent.
"Yes." Jiang Jinsang surveyed the house, which had three bedrooms and two living areas, all bedrooms facing north to south and receiving excellent natural light.
Qi Zeyan extended his hand and took a file from Ruan ngxi, who was on one side, and handed it to him, "There are details of a few decorating companies in here, you should find it useful."
"Thanks."
Today, when Jiang Jinsang ca to see the house, he had specifically asked Qi Zeyan to bring Ruan ngxi, as she was a good friend of Tang Wan, and also to consult her on any specific preferences Tang Wan might have, so he could pay attention during the decoration.
"If you think there’s no issue, we can complete the procedures today." Qi Zeyan had been quite busy helping him with this, recently always on the lookout for houses.
His grandfather also mysteriously asked him one evening, "Zeyan, do you have so situation going on recently?"
"If you have soone in your life, just tell early, don’t hide it."
Qi Zeyan looked confused, "Other than heading to work and going ho, you know my whereabouts, don’t you?"
"You’ve been house-hunting recently, with high requirents for security and seclusion."
"What about it?"
"Are you planning to hide a mistress?"
Qi Zeyan was baffled. His grandfather’s imagination was indeed too wild.
...
On their side, processing the paperwork and handing over the money was actually quick; it was just the waiting that was tedious. Jiang Jinsang sat on the sofa, casually flipping through the information Qi Zeyan had organized for him.
Qi Zeyan, lounging with his legs crossed, caught sight of a faint bite mark peeping from the collar of his shirt and teased, "Is your sister-in-law a cat?"
"Hmm?" Jiang Jinsang’s fingers paused on the docunts as he thought about the night before.
Tang Wan was on her period and the two couldn’t possibly have done anything too outrageous. They had just had a bit too much to drink and, like a young brat, all his bad elents seed to be activated, not to ntion his lack of composure as he flirted with her.
Irritated, she had bitten him a few tis.
Jiang Jinsang just smiled, "Indeed, she is like a cat."
Normally she appeared gentle and soft, fine when you pet her, but when pushed, she could bite.
Qi Zeyan clicked his tongue:
Was he being fed dog food?
But he couldn’t really imagine Tang Wan biting him. Recalling his past interest in her, she had always been polite and distanced toward him. It seed she only showed another side of her to those she was close to and liked.
Ruan ngxi had been observing Qi Zeyan, noticing his suddenly dazed expression and slightly furrowed brow. Surely he hadn’t forgotten Tang Wan.
Qi Zeyan suddenly felt sentintal, "Ever since you’ve been with your sister-in-law, you have changed quite a bit."
"Really?" Everyone around Jiang Jinsang could feel that he had changed a lot, "In what way?"
Qi Zeyan pondered for a mont:
"You finally seem human."
Jiang Jinsang shot a cold glance at him, and the other imdiately took off running...
He shook his head helplessly and was about to continue looking at the information when he glimpsed Ruan ngxi, "Do you think Wanwan would like a western style? Or is minimalism better?"
"Simple and elegant," Ruan ngxi smiled.
"Do you still like Zeyan?"
Jiang Jinsang suddenly asked. Ruan ngxi froze for a few seconds before nodding earnestly.
"Don’t you mind that he liked Wanwan?"
"I mind!" Ruan ngxi said frankly, "But I still like him."
Tang Wan also knew Qi Zeyan had once fancied her. Now, when they t, it was always straightforward without any restraint. If neither of them felt anything, why should she care?
"When I was in school, I only had Wanwan as a friend. She has a nice personality and is pretty; in school, she was particularly popular with the boys. Many had feelings for her but were too scared to approach her, so they always went through . It’s normal for our boss to have been moved by her."
Tang Wan’s deanor—gentle and innocent—was very appealing.
n, mostly, do like those who appear innocent but have a fierce spirit deep inside, and Tang Wan was exactly that type.
"Yeah." Jiang Jinsang nodded. Ruan ngxi was soone who was particularly open-minded about everything. If she said she didn’t mind at all, it would have seed a bit false. Her candid admission showed a good mindset, "By the way, you said Wanwan was quite liked in school?"
"Did I?" Ruan ngxi coughed twice.
"You said you were the one who connected her with the guys. How many did you introduce to her?"
His tone was light, but it carried an inexplicable intimidation.
"I didn’t introduce her to any..." Ruan ngxi hurriedly explained, "Wanwan never really dated."
"Did she like anyone while in school?"
"No, she was too focused on studying at that ti. Even when people pursued her, she wouldn’t even look their way. Later she went to learn a trade and started late. The tis I saw her were rare, let alone other guys. There was no ti for dating." Ruan ngxi gave a rueful smile. "Uncle Tang was quite strict with her."
"I was just asking, don’t be nervous," Jiang Jinsang said with a smile.
How could Ruan ngxi not be nervous? His tone made it sound as if she used to specifically matchmake for Tang Wan. She was no matchmaker! Why would she be involved in such a "sche"!
After finishing the procedures, Ruan ngxi drove, tasked with taking Qi Zeyan ho. He sat in the back seat, tilted his head to look out the window, and lazily tugged at his tie.
Jiang Jinsang was too fastidious; finally, having sent him away brought a sense of relief, but the thought of facing his father’s relentless matchmaking back ho instantly brought on a headache, his expression weary.
Through the rearview mirror, Ruan ngxi observed him. Qi Zeyan, outwardly, was always ticulous—his suit, his parted slick hair, even his shoes sparkled clean, always so spirited, rarely ever looking this way.
Since getting in the car, Qi Zeyan had been silent, and this sent Ruan ngxi’s mood fluctuating.
"Boss..."
"Hmm?" Qi Zeyan was thinking about how to deal with his father once he got ho.
"Are you not over it yet?"
"What?" Qi Zeyan frowned, not understanding the aning behind her words at first.
"Still imrsed in past feelings, feeling sad and hurt."
"..."
"I know, you transferred by your side to get close to Wanwan, but she and Xiaowu are already married. Don’t bla for speaking out of turn, but you should move on."
Qi Zeyan took a breath, visibly more irritated as he tugged at his tie again. He indeed had harbored such thoughts long ago, but that was ages ago. He now regretted transferring Ruan ngxi, always stirring these feelings in him; this wasn’t the first ti.
His attraction to Tang Wan had been fleeting; his heart beating wildly, he rely skipped a beat, and before he knew it, Jiang Jinsang had promptly ended it.
He had been miserable for a while, but it wasn’t a pain etched in his bones. Now, he purely saw her as a sister-in-law, yet Ruan ngxi still seed to think he was drowning in heartbreak, unable to extricate himself. Why was that?
"Boss, there are many great girls out there."
"How co I don’t see any?" Qi Zeyan pressed his lips together.
Ruan ngxi frowned:
Was this man blind? ! Can’t he see?
"You’re always thinking about Wanwan, unable to see the forest for the trees."
"That sounds wise of you. How many boyfriends have you had?" Qi Zeyan usually didn’t ask his employees such personal questions, but her tone sounded so experienced that he couldn’t help but ask.
"None."
"None?" He clearly didn’t believe her. "You’re not bad-looking, and your family’s well off, how co no one’s pursued you?"
"I used to be quite overweight."
"Girls being a bit chubby is also good; too skinny isn’t great either."
"So what type do you like?"
After she said this, Ruan ngxi imdiately regretted it. Qi Zeyan glanced at her, "Forget going ho, let’s go to No. 9 Mansion."
"You’re going to drink alone?"
It was a well-known bar in Beijing, retro and understated on the outside, but popular for its privacy.
"Not when I have you, right?"
Ruan ngxi’s heart suddenly started to pound.
Qi Zeyan really didn’t want to go ho, thinking about how the Jiang brothers, one was getting a marriage certificate and the other was organizing a wedding—such sweet love, who wouldn’t want that? Previously, after work, he could joke around with them, but now he could only hang out with Jiang Chengsi, and being too close invited baseless rumors.
He might as well amuse himself alone.
Since he had his assistant with him, if he drank too much, soone would drive him ho.
And Ruan ngxi thought:
Could it be he hasn’t gotten over his heartbreak and plans to drown his sorrows in alcohol? Could this be an opportunity for her to make a move?
After arriving at the bar, Ruan ngxi received a call from Tang Wan about so work issues.
"Where are you? It’s a bit noisy around you."
"At the bar."
"Just you?"
"And our boss."
"So is it a business outing?"
"No, just the two of us. He’s feeling down, might be looking to drown his sorrows. Gotta go, I need to keep an eye on him."
...
Tang Wan hung up, still puzzled. Drowning his sorrows? What troubles could Qi Zeyan possibly have?
"What’s up?" Jiang Jinsang was looking at a bunch of dicines she had brought from the hospital, all for improving health, so already brewed and packaged.
"Xixi ntioned Qi Zeyan went to the bar to drown his sorrows, just the two of them. Hope nothing happens." Tang Wan had had a bad experience at a bar once and felt it wasn’t a good place.
"What could possibly happen?" Jiang Jinsang chuckled.
"Alone with a woman, and too much alcohol, that..."
"Don’t worry; although Zeyan gets a bit disorderly after drinking, he wouldn’t misbehave with won."
"I’m worried about what Xixi might do to him."
Tang Wan was all too aware of her friend’s audacity; taking advantage of Qi Zeyan while he was drunk was totally within the realm of possibility for her...
"..."
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