Chapter 43 Declaration

◎"I wish Zhao Yan will love you forever"◎

After strolling for a while, Zhu Yun received a phone call. The tone was a bit serious. After hanging up, Zhu Yun said apologetically: "Sorry, ma'am, something urgent happened suddenly."

"It's okay, I can go shopping by myself, you go ahead and do your work."

Zhu Yun left in a hurry. Jiang Siyue walked by herself for a while. Feeling a little thirsty, she went downstairs to find the tea room.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of Zhu Yun through the glass window. He stopped and met the eyes of Xie Xishu inside. She was wearing beautiful makeup, but she might be angry and looked a little hideous.

Xie Xishu smiled at her, the anger between her eyebrows disappeared completely, and she returned to her bright and beautiful appearance.

Zhu Yun never expected that the person in front of her would be so relieved. Before she could even rejoice, she saw Xie Xishu rushing to Jiang Siyue, his face slightly changed, and he hurriedly chased after her, "Ms. Xie, your proposal does not conform to Linglong's development path. We have already made it clear that we have rejected it. Please leave."

"Right away." Xie Xishu said, but he didn't move his feet. Instead, he said to Jiang Siyue, "Let's chat? There's a nice coffee shop right next door. Want a cup?"

There was actually nothing much to talk about between her and Xie Xishu except Zhao Yan, and Zhao Yan had also explained their past clearly. At this moment, she should have coldly refused and left, but there was a small voice in her heart telling her to agree to it.

Looking closely at Xie Xishu's eyes, they were different from the previous provocation and complacency. There was a deep pity mixed with a hint of self-mockery in them.

For some unknown reason, Jiang Siyue agreed.

"To be honest, I thought you would refuse." After placing the order, Xie Xishu looked at him with a sizing look, "But you didn't."

Jiang Siyue didn't want to beat around the bush with her, so she asked directly: "What are you pitying? Just tell me."

"That obvious?" Xie Xishu laughed at himself and took out an e-cigarette from his bag. "You don't mind, do you?"

Jiang Siyue wrinkled her nose, "I mind."

"Ha!" Xie Xishu looked surprised, then laughed out loud, put the e-cigarette into his bag, and smiled heartily, "I pity myself!"

Jiang Siyue looked at her expression and remained silent, with a cloud of confusion rising in her heart.

Whether in appearance, temperament, or personality, Xie Xishu is completely opposite to himself. Can a person's preferences really change drastically?

After laughing for a while, Xie Xishu realized that Jiang Siyue didn't ask any further questions, and suddenly felt bored. He picked up the coffee and took a sip, looking at the traffic outside. His voice suddenly became vicissitudes, "Do you know why we broke up, Zhao Yan?"

Jiang Siyue said nothing and took a sip of the coffee.

"There are certain established principles in this society. Things are matched with social status. A rich kid wouldn't have a love-hate relationship with a milk tea shop clerk. Someone who drives a Maybach wouldn't marry a cyclist. In their circle, people always prioritize matching up. Back then, his mother despised me because my family wasn't well-off and my parents were both workers. I wasn't good enough for him. We were about to get married, but it was torn apart."

Xie Xishu retracted his gaze and looked at her, "But he ended up marrying you, a woman who is almost the same as me, or even worse than me."

Jiang Siyue couldn't stand it any longer and said coldly, "If you belittle me again, I promise this cup of coffee will fall on your head."

A hint of surprise flashed across Xie Xishu's eyes, and then his smile deepened. "I'm just telling the truth." He stirred the remaining coffee in the cup with a spoon. "I'm quite curious why Zhang Ying accepted you. His family obviously attaches great importance to family background."

Jiang Siyue felt a pang in her heart. She probably thought that part of the reason why Zhang Ying accepted her was because of her grandmother's kindness. As for the other reasons... it was unknown.

Putting down the cup, he replied calmly: "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west."

Judging from Zhu Yun's attitude, Xie Xishu often came to Linglong. Now she asked her to drink coffee, but her purpose was unknown. She should not say too much.

"I hope you always have good luck. Zhang Ying has never minded your - family background." Xie Xishu raised his glass, Jiang Siyue glanced at him and ignored him.

Xie Xishu didn't care. He couldn't take Linglong's live broadcast rights anyway, and there was no need to keep up appearances. He called Jiang Siyue out just to plant the seeds of "bad family background" in her heart. She would definitely have a thorn in her heart when getting along with Zhao Yan in the future. If they clinked glasses happily now, Xie Xishu would be angry.

Xie Xishu smiled softly, drank a little himself, stood up and said, "I'm leaving now. Bye."

"Do you think Zhao Yan cares about family background?"

Xie Xishu stopped and turned to look at her without a smile on his face.

Jiang Siyue stood up and looked her straight in the eyes. "When Zhao Yan went abroad, he directly gave up the inheritance rights of Linglong."

Xie Xishu's lips moved, and there was a glint in his eyes. He wanted to laugh but couldn't. The world he had previously constructed of "forced separation" collapsed, and he didn't know how to react for a moment.

"You have also thought about that possibility, haven't you?" Jiang Siyue's eyes were cold. She knew that her family background was not worthy of Zhao Yan, and she didn't need Xie Xishu to remind her.

Xie Xishu said in a deep voice, laughed softly for a while, looked at her steadily, and said: "Then I wish Zhao Yan will love you forever." He spoke each word with emphasis, and with the fierceness in his eyes, it didn't sound like a blessing, but more like a curse.

"Thank you for your good wishes." Jiang Siyue picked up her bag and left.

After leaving the cafe, Jiang Siyue walked quickly across the street to Linglong. Zhu Yun came to greet her nervously, "Madam, this Xie Xishu has always wanted the live broadcast rights of Linglong. She didn't do anything excessive just now, did she?"

Hiding her inner emotions, Jiang Siyue smiled gently and shook her head, "No, and don't keep calling me Madam. Just call me by my name."

"Okay." Zhu Yun agreed generously and looked at the watch for a moment. "It's still early. I'll take you to see some other places."

Jiang Siyue nodded, took two steps, and suddenly asked, "Is Zhao Yan considered one of Linglong's designers?"

Zhu Yun didn't understand.

"I want to know how many circles he has on his ring finger. Does the company have any information?" Jiang Siyue still wanted to make the ring secretly. There was a TV series that said: People will be trapped for their entire lives by things they couldn't get when they were young. When she was a child, she wanted surprises the most, but she never received any. Now she has become obsessed with surprises.

"Let me help you take a look."

"Thank you!" Jiang Siyue smiled lightly and instructed: "Don't tell Zhao Yan about this. Please don't tell anyone about what happened between Xie Xishu and me."

Zhu Yun didn't understand the entanglement, but she didn't ask any more questions. "Okay."

With Zhu Yun's help, Zhao Yan's number of circles was determined. In terms of design, her requirements were actually very simple, and she could easily draw a picture.

"Which kind of diamond do you choose?" Zhu Yun handed over the pattern book and looked through it. Jiang Siyue pointed to one.

"Okay, it will be ready in about a week. I'll let you know then."

The speed was astonishing. Jiang Siyue closed the pattern book and handed it back to her. "Thank you for your trouble."

"You're welcome."

…

The meeting lasted longer than she had expected. Jiang Siyue fell asleep in the office in a daze. When she opened her eyes again, the sky outside the window was filled with red clouds and the room was full of golden light. She instinctively raised her hand to block it.

Sitting on the ground in a daze, his mind was not yet completely clear. He looked around and felt extremely unfamiliar. He slowly recalled what happened today. After realizing that he was in Zhao Yan's office, he continued to daydream.

After the meeting, Xia Qing pushed the door open for Zhao Yan. Seeing Jiang Siyue standing there in a daze, Zhao Yan made a hushed gesture and said in a low voice, "I'll stop here today. Wait for me in the garage."

Xia Qing also noticed Jiang Siyue, nodded, and left with the documents.

Jiang Siyue had her back to him, her long hair falling on her shoulders like a waterfall, with a faint sunset color floating in her hair.

Jiang Siyue heard the noise and turned around to ask hoarsely, "Is it over?"

"Yeah." Zhao Yan said softly, strode up to her and extended his hand, "Let's go home."

Jiang Siyue got on it obediently.

When they got home and got out of the car, waves of heat hit Jiang Siyue, and she was immediately awakened. Zhao Yan noticed the change in her expression and curled his lips, "Awake?"

"Hmm!" Jiang Siyue covered her hands with her hands to fan herself, "It's so hot!"

Zhao Yan pulled out a folder and handed it to her. Jiang Siyue shook her head and refused, running home without stopping. Zhao Yan laughed and closed the car door.

After being hungry for a whole day, the aunt made her favorite dishes again. Jiang Siyue ate very happily, but the result was that she was too full and lay on the sofa, not wanting to move at all.

The phone vibrated, and the message prompt said it was a message from Xu Chu.

When I first learned that Xu Chu was my assistant teacher, I was a little nervous, but as time went by, that worry disappeared completely.

He was not a person who was obsessed with the past. At this moment, Xu Chu was just an ordinary acquaintance to him.

Xu Chu: How far along is the project?

Although she was at the University of Finance and Economics, she still belonged to Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Zhang Huai had never asked her about the progress before, and Zhao Yan was responsible for it. She and Zhao Yan were together every day, and he was clear about his progress, so there was no need for him to make a PPT report.

If Xu Chu wants it now, she definitely can't give it to him.

Xu Chu: I sent a notification in the group on Monday. I just arrived and need to understand everyone's situation.

[Jiang Siyue: I usually send it directly to Teacher Zhao.]

【Xu Chu: Then send me a copy as well.】

Jiang Siyue sat up, not knowing what to say.

After a long time, new message popped up from Xu Chu.

【Xu Chu: Give it to me next Wednesday.】

【Jiang Siyue: OK.】

Now she couldn't lie down anymore, so Jiang Siyue went upstairs, opened her tablet, and started making a PPT summary.

Inside the gym, the cell phone rang cheerfully. Zhao Yan stopped the treadmill and asked, "What's going on?"

"You did a great job today!"

Sun Yao's excited voice came, and Zhao Yan silently put the phone farther away.

"You brought Siyue to meet the shareholders. This move was really beyond my expectation." Sun Yao sighed, "I thought you would have a wedding."

"Why should we do something that neither she nor I like?" Zhao Yan picked up a small dumbbell to lift.

"Yes, yes, you did everything right." Sun Yao threw a piece of fruit into his mouth, his voice a little unclear. "I heard that you are going to start a makeup line soon?"

“The sub-brand will be ready by the end of next year at the earliest.”

"Count me in."

The author has something to say:

I recently set a goal to finish it in January, so I stayed up late to do a lot. Then I fell ill today (tears). My dears, don't stay up late unless necessary. I'm going on a business trip on January 25th and will be back on February 1st. I'll try to finish it before the end of the year~