Chapter 215 - A Strange Car Accident
“Jingjing, you've been through a lot lately. Have you ever considered leaving Soaring Dragon?” Zhang Xiaolong asked as he released Yang Jingjing's hand.
Yang Jingjing shook her head. “Actually, the times I spend with you all are when I'm happiest. The rest doesn't matter much to me.”
“That's not entirely fair. Su Mei has her strengths, but she can be overly emotional. Her targeting you is really just a performance for my benefit,” Zhang Xiaolong said with a smile. “Truth be told, I wasn't completely oblivious to it all. I wanted to see how you'd react. You've surprised me, truly. Even Yaru was ready to lose her cool, yet you seemed unfazed. I'm at a loss for how to commend your level of composure.”
“Well, I have to keep busy with something, right? Whether Su Mei gives me tasks or not, I'm not going to stop. There's no point in clashing with her, as it would only make things awkward for Yaru,” Yang Jingjing replied with a smile. “Besides, if I come up with a better plan, it's you who profits the most, right? Thinking of that, I can't help but feel unbothered. It's almost like Su Mei is working hard to make money for you.”
Zhang Xiaolong was at a loss for words, not expecting such a philosophical approach from her. “Remember the medicinal paste I used on you before? I'm thinking of turning it into a product. It won't be part of Soaring Dragon, but a new company specializing in pharmaceuticals. Would you be interested in joining me on this venture?”
He had assumed Yang Jingjing wouldn't refuse, but to his surprise, she shook her head emphatically.
“Why not?” Zhang Xiaolong asked, feeling a bit deflated. “I bet if Yaru asked you, you wouldn't say no, right?”
“Exactly!” Yang Jingjing laughed. “You really think you can compare to Yaru?”
“I just don't see why not. We're a couple living together; why should there be such a disparity in how we're treated?” Zhang Xiaolong said playfully.
Yang Jingjing gave him a look. “You make it sound so appealing, ‘working together.' But in the end, I'll probably be left to handle everything on my own while you're off who knows where.”
“Uh...” Zhang Xiaolong scratched his head awkwardly.
He genuinely believed that once he got the company on track, he could leave the rest to Yang Jingjing. As for himself, he was a pro at delegating, certainly not one to linger in the office unnecessarily.
“In a few more months, school will start, and even if I wanted to stay at the company, I'd need to find the time,” Zhang Xiaolong rationalized.
And Su Mei? She likely had no idea that her actions were inadvertently helping Yang Jingjing.
......
Zhang Xiaolong was eager to get the company up and running, especially since he didn't have much time before his return to school. But he wasn't about to skimp on this day.
?Instead of tending to business, he played the role of a part-time boyfriend, whisking Yang Jingjing away on a shopping spree. Since her return from Yanjing, she had dedicated herself to helping him, yet he had never truly spent a whole day with her.
Now, feeling indebted to her after she had been wronged while assisting him, he felt it was time to make amends.
Yang Jingjing indulged in a complete makeover, from clothes and handbags to hair and nails, catching up on all the self-care she'd missed out on.
“Now, you look like a lady boss!” Zhang Xiaolong appraised her with an approving thumbs-up.
“But I still like wearing sportswear. What should I do?” Yang Jingjing playfully stuck out her vibrant red tongue.
She recalled the matching sportswear photos Chen Yaru had with Xiaolong and hoped for a similar opportunity.
“Oh? Then let me take you somewhere. They have really nice sportswear,” Zhang Xiaolong said, immediately driving off to the location.
Yang Jingjing watched as the man readily acquiesced to her requests, feeling an extraordinary sense of happiness. Even though she was aware that he still saw her as just a good friend, she felt content.
As Yaru would say, these things can't be rushed. But as long as they worked together, there would eventually come a day...
With these thoughts, a slight blush crept onto Yang Jingjing's cheeks. She found herself conspiring with another woman to win over her husband, a scenario beyond her wildest dreams.
Caught up in her reverie, she was jolted back to reality as Zhang Xiaolong's normally steady car suddenly swerved, hurtling towards an oncoming luxury vehicle.