Chapter 241: Only verbal thanks?

After everyone left, Mr. Chu looked at Jiang Yao with an apologetic look on his face. "I'm sorry, Miss Jiang. This incident is my granddaughter's fault. I apologize to you and thank you for turning the tide and saving the entire project."

Jiang Yao also felt that Mr. Chu was very unlucky.

His reputation as a hero was tarnished by a stain like Chu Yue.

"I just did what I had to do."

In the end, she did not make things difficult for the old man, and the matter was over.

"That's great, Yaoyao. To celebrate our successful rehabilitation, I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight."

After the matter was resolved, Lian Yingying was extremely excited, "Yaoyao, remember to call Senior. He is the main contributor this time."

"Okay." Jiang Yao sent a message to inform Li Beiting, but this time, unexpectedly, he did not agree: "Sorry, I have a meeting with my project partner tonight and can't cancel it. You guys should go eat."

Although Jiang Yao felt a little disappointed, he still said considerately: "It's okay, business is more important. You've helped us a lot this time. If you need anything, you can come to me."

The next second, Li Beiting sent a transfer of 5,200.

Jiang Yao was stunned: [? ]

Li Beiting explained: [Although I didn't send anyone there, I'll cover the expenses. Have fun.]

Jiang Yao was at a loss for words: [You are a meritorious official, how can I let you treat me to a meal?]

Li Beiting said as a matter of course: [I am willing to spend money for you, so that I have the motivation to make money.]

Jiang Yao's lips curled up, and an indescribable sweetness surged in his heart.

But she still felt that she couldn't accept the money.

At this moment, Lian Yingying's exclamation rang in my ears, "Wow, 5200, that's my confession of love for you."

Jiang Yao was startled, and when he came to his senses, his ears turned red. "Who said that? Didn't you see there's a zero after 520?"

"0 can also represent infinity. I love you infinitely. I didn't expect that you are so romantic!" Lian Yingying smiled slyly.

Jiang Yao: "..."

She didn't think Li Beiting had such a delicate mind.

But thinking of the meaning, she finally clicked to accept.

"Let's go."

The evening dinner ended.

Jiang Yao stood up and walked out of the restaurant. A low-key car stopped by the roadside.

Li Beiting was leaning against the car and waving at her.

"Why are you here?" Jiang Yao was surprised.

"After we finish discussing the cooperation, I'll pick you up and take you home." Li Beiting took her coat and opened the car door for her. His movements were natural and smooth, as if they were supposed to be like this.

A warm feeling flowed through Jiang Yao's heart. This kind of thoughtfulness that flows in the details is often more sincere and touching.

She turned around to say hello to the team members and sat in the passenger seat.

There was a pleasant aroma in the carriage, which made her relax both physically and mentally. She leaned back in her chair and fell asleep.

After driving all the way back to the villa, Jiang Yao opened his bright eyes before getting out of the car and thanked him earnestly, "Thank you so much for your help this time. You solved the problem."

Li Beiting didn't say anything polite this time, but asked with a deeper meaning: "Just a verbal thank you? Any other expression?"

Jiang Yao's eyelids twitched, and when she met those deep, smiling eyes, she seemed to understand the hint.

She took the initiative to reach out and hooked her arms around his neck, and under the man's slightly surprised gaze, she kissed his thin lips.

After a moment of daze, Li Beiting held her head and deepened the kiss.

But the next second, Jiang Yao quickly stepped back, "Okay, it's getting late, you should get some rest."

After saying that, she pushed open the car door and got out under Li Beiting's shocked gaze.

She waved at him, but a sly smile flashed in her eyes, like a little fox who had stolen some meat.

Li Beiting: “…”

Was he being teased?

For a moment, he was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

…

Jiang Yao flirted and ran away. When she got home, she went to the bathroom to take a shower. When she came out, she saw her phone vibrating with several missed calls.

Seeing the caller ID, she frowned, but still answered the call.

"Why didn't you answer my call again? Didn't you promise to keep in touch with me?"

Lu Xuan's questioning voice came from the other end of the phone.

"That's just work contact, Director Lu. It's night time now. If you don't have any business, please don't disturb me." Jiang Yao's tone was indifferent.

Lu Xuan felt a slight pain in his heart, and his voice became a little hoarse: "Yaoyao, I'm sorry, I just missed you too much. Are you free tomorrow, Saturday? I want you to spend the day with me, is that okay?"

Jiang Yao almost laughed out loud after hearing this. "Director Lu, you're out of your mind! What makes you think I would agree to such a ridiculous request? I'm hanging up now."

She was about to hang up the phone after she finished speaking.

"Wait—" Lu Xuan no longer cared about being sad about her ruthlessness and immediately said, "If you promise me, I can tell you an important secret."

Jiang Yao paused, his tone slightly cold, "What are you trying to do?"

She originally didn't take his words seriously, but Lu Xuan mentioned a familiar name, "Huo Yishen."

Jiang Yao was stunned for a few seconds before she remembered that Huo Yishen was her adoptive mother's biological brother.

He was also her uncle who had been very kind to her.

It was Huo Yishen who saved her when she fell into the water as a child.

But later, after her and Xu Yueyao's identities were exposed and she knew that she was not his biological niece, he became cruel and heartless to her.

She hadn't heard the name of this family for a long time since Xu Yueyao went to jail, and she looked a little dazed for a moment.

"What I want to tell you is the secret related to him. Do you really not want to know at all?" Lu Xuan's tone was seductive.

Jiang Yao came back to his senses, his expression returning to its usual calmness. "What does that have to do with me? They are all in the past. I don't care about other people's secrets."

Lu Xuan didn't intend to let this opportunity go, and quickly said: "But if I say that this secret is related to you——"

Jiang Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, and a faint light flickered in his eyes.

After a moment, she spoke again: "You'd better not lie to me."

Lu Xuan was delighted, knowing that this conversation was a success.

"Then we have an appointment. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

"No need." Jiang Yao refused indifferently, "I don't want my family to see you and bring bad luck. Just tell me the address and I'll drive over when the time comes."

Lu Xuan felt sad, but he didn't force it anymore. After agreeing on the time and place, he hung up the phone reluctantly.

He sat quietly in the car for a while before getting out and walking towards the villa.

But at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in the night and blocked his way.

"Wait a minute, Brother Xuan!"

The moment Lu Xuan saw the person coming, his face darkened, "Dong Chenli, how dare you appear in front of me!"

Dong Chenli licked her face and walked forward, saying aggrievedly: "Brother Xuan, are you still angry with me for what happened before? Please believe me, I didn't do those things to humiliate myself. I just wanted to use this to stimulate you and make you regroup with a heart full of resentment.

Now that you've truly returned to the top, I can't contain my joy for you!"

Lu Xuan was so angry that he almost laughed after hearing this.

"You had an abortion, slandered and humiliated me in front of reporters, had your brother beat me half to death, and even tried to cheat me out of my money. And you said all this was for my own good? Dong Chenli, do you really think I'm a fool?"

He had an intimidating aura and his eyes were terrifyingly cold.