Chapter 48 Chapter 48 His hands thrashed desperately, but he couldn't move...

The rain outside the window intensified. Jiang Ting led Xu Mi up the private elevator. As the floor numbers jumped up, Xu Mi's heart pounded uncontrollably. She had never met Jiang An before, didn't know who he was, what he did for a living, or why he was helping her. During her time in Beijing, thanks to Jiang Ting's care, she had gradually come to understand Jiang An.

This is a very important figure at the very top of the pyramid, someone who is difficult to approach or even reach for ordinary people.

He paid for her surgery, which was a simple matter for him, but for her it felt like a huge boulder, suffocating the entire Xu family.

Jiang Ting kept telling her how approachable and easy to get along with Jiang An was, reassuring her not to be afraid.

Xu Mi nodded and said she wasn't afraid.

Actually, my hands were shaking.

Mother always said that one should repay kindness received, but Jiang An is such a capable person, how can they repay him? As for the money, their family can't afford to pay it back...

Looking at the scenery outside the glass elevator, Xu Mi said softly, "Jiang Ting, don't send those other gifts. I'll just send this."

Xu Mi was carrying a large bag of local specialties from her hometown that she had brought to Beijing. It didn't cost much; her mother had picked the tea leaves little by little from the mountain and made them into tea cakes. She had originally planned to give them to him when she came, but Jiang An didn't show up. Instead, Jiang Ting came to pick her up.

Jiang Ting looked down at the tea cake in her hand, scratched the back of his head, and said with a smile, "My brother loves drinking tea, but..."

He only drinks tea grown on his own tea plantation; he rarely drinks tea given to him by others.

However, he didn't say this, afraid that Xu Mi's good intentions would not be accepted and she would be sad.

Soon, the elevator arrived at the floor where Jiang An's office was located.

Jiang Ting led Xu Mi outside.

Looking at the lavish decor around her, Xu Mi's unease grew stronger.

As you approach the corner, there's a sign that reads: Chairman's Office.

Jiang Ting raised his hand and knocked on the door.

After a while, a voice came from inside the door saying "Come in".

Jiang Ting pushed open the door and walked in. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was the most prosperous view of Beijing. Jiang An was sitting at his desk working. Without even looking up, he said, "Speak quickly if you have something to say."

Jiang Ting touched his nose, pushed Xu Mi in front of him, and said, "Brother, as I told you before, I brought Xu Mi to see you today."

Upon hearing the name Xu Mi, Jiang An slowly looked up.

What came into view was a girl wearing a white sweater and jeans. She was very thin, but she was a bit plumper than when he saw her at the hospital. At least her face had some flesh on it. He put down his pen and was about to speak when Xu Mi took a half step back in fear.

She had imagined what Jiang An looked like.

She had searched for his information online after Jiang Ting finished speaking, but she never imagined that he would be so handsome and have such a powerful aura. Just one glance from him made her tremble with fear.

Jiang Ting noticed Xu Mi's subconscious step back and stepped forward, saying, "Brother, don't be so fierce, your eyes are terrifying."

Jiang An raised his finger and pointed to his wristwatch. "I only have five minutes."

It means to tell them to speak quickly.

She raised her hand and offered what she was holding, saying, "This is tea produced in my home. I don't have much to give you, so please try this."

The young girl spoke sincerely and honestly.

Jiang An felt that judging from her reaction just now, she must have forgotten him, after all, they had a brief encounter at the hospital.

Lon, who was standing next to Xu Mi, stepped forward, took the things from Xu Mi's hands, and walked over to Jiang An.

Jiang An said, "You don't need to repay that money. The company has charitable donations. If it wasn't you, it would have been someone else."

Xu Mi pursed her lips and said nothing more.

Even if Jiang An doesn't ask her to repay it, she still has to. That money saved her life, it's different from other money.

"If there's nothing else, you can go now."

Xu Mi nodded and looked at the pavilion beside her.

Jiang Ting winked at her, signaling her to go outside and wait for him.

Xu Mi obediently walked towards the door.

Only after the door closed and she was out of sight did Jiang Ting approach Jiang An and say with a smile, "Brother, my dear brother."

Upon hearing this form of address, Jiang An's handsome brows furrowed. "You have two minutes left."

“Brother, your wedding with your wife is getting closer and closer, and you’re so busy with so many things. Xu Mi wants to help you, so why don’t you let her stay and help you with some things?”

Upon hearing Jiang Ting's words, Jiang An's dark eyes darkened.

Xu Mi had just recovered from a serious illness and was not in good health. Moreover, the marriage alliance between the Wen and Jiang families was such a big deal, requiring so many people to help. Why would a young girl be needed to do such a thing? Even if she were given a chance to repay the debt of gratitude, it would be too unreasonable, unless Jiang Ting had ulterior motives.

Thinking about it carefully, during the time he was away, it was basically Jiang Ting who took care of Xu Mi.

After a while...

"If you want to stay, just say so. Don't use me as an excuse."

Jiang An's words exposed Jiang Ting's little scheme, and his face flushed red instantly, a mixture of embarrassment at being exposed and shyness at being seen through. His lips trembled for a long time before he finally said, "She wants to go home, and I don't want her to leave... but you're her savior, so whatever you say, she'll definitely listen..."

Jiang An understood what he meant.

But as someone with experience, he couldn't help but offer a word of advice: "If you want to play around, there are plenty of rich girls for you to play around with. Xu Mi is in poor health, her family isn't well-off, and thirdly..." He paused for a long time before saying, "It would be very cruel of you to get a girl like that and then throw her away."

"Brother!" Jiang Ting's eyes widened, somewhat flustered. "What are you saying? I just..." His voice trailed off, "...I just didn't want her to leave..."

Jiang An said meaningfully, "That's for the best."

He didn't want to become the second Jiang Hanyu.

I don't want Xu Mi to become a cold corpse buried under the Nanxi Villa.

Jiang Ting seemed to understand, but not quite.

Jiang Ting nodded: "Understood, brother."

Jiang An waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

Jiang Ting turned and walked towards the door.

After he left, Lon whispered, "Sir, Xu Mi's age doesn't match; she's probably not the person you're looking for."

“This isn’t the first time we’ve made a mistake, so let’s leave it at that.” Jiang An picked up his pen, checked the documents and contracts in his hand, and said, “Keep a close eye on Jiang Ting, and intervene if things get out of hand.”

"yes."

*

It was pouring rain, and Wen Lingshuang's car arrived at Xining Group from the airport at around 5 p.m.

As soon as the car pulled into the parking lot, Wen Lingshuang couldn't wait to send Jiang An a WeChat message with a picture taken from above the plane: [Guess where I'm going.]

Tan Zhu leaned over to look at her message and couldn't help but click her tongue. She thought that Jiang An probably hadn't gotten off work yet at this hour. Coming to the company to meet her would most likely mean she could only sit and wait for him to get off work. She pinched Wen Lingshuang's pink cheeks, trying to persuade her to wake up. It was always others who waited for her, when did it become her waiting for others? Even if this person was her fiancé, it wouldn't work. The rules couldn't be broken.

Upon closer inspection, one can't help but marvel at how flawless the princess's skin is; even Jiang An would be captivated by it.

Jiang An quickly replied: [I don't know, where did you go?]

Wen Lingshuang held her phone up to Tan Zhu and said with a smile, "I'll go up and give him a scare."

After saying that, he added, "Also, you have to keep my visit to him a secret. If my parents or his family find out, they'll definitely scold me."

Tan Zhu raised her hand in a shushing gesture, "I promise I won't tell."

Wen Lingshuang nodded in satisfaction, then pushed open the car door and got out. She walked towards the elevator in her high heels. Just as she reached the elevator, the elevator door opened, and Jiang Ting and Xu Mi walked out together. The three of them met and were stunned.

Especially for Xu Mi, the moment the door opened, a woman in high heels and a haute couture suit stood outside, her beauty so exquisite it was indescribable, like a bolt of lightning striking her vision, causing her to momentarily lose focus.

So beautiful...

So beautiful that even her hair seemed to glow.

Jiang Ting was the first to react, calling out, "Third Sister-in-law?"

Bumping into an acquaintance, Wen Lingshuang forced a smile, "Long time no see, Jiang Ting."

"You've come to see Third Brother?" Jiang Ting frowned slightly. "Didn't we say we couldn't meet for two months before the wedding?"

“Yes,” Wen Lingshuang nodded, without fear, “but I want to see him.”

Jiang Ting knew about the Wen family's rule of not meeting before marriage. Both families took this very seriously, and once they agreed not to meet, they meant it. Now, that rule had been broken...

He dared not reprimand Wen Lingshuang, and could only reluctantly reply, "Third Brother is upstairs."

After saying that, he added, "Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Third Brother's old playmate and good friend, Xu Mi."

Xu Mi.

Upon hearing this name, Wen Lingshuang's gaze slowly fell on Xu Mi.

Upon meeting her gaze, Xu Mi was once again stunned by Wen Lingshuang's beauty.

I even had trouble breathing; I couldn't believe there were such beautiful people in the world.

Wen Lingshuang also sized up Xu Mi, subtly catching her expression, then extended her hand and said, "Hello, I am Wen Lingshuang, Jiang An's fiancée."

Xu Mi looked at the outstretched hand and carefully shook it.

So soft.

Such tiny hands.

It also has a fragrance.

After shaking hands for a few seconds, Wen Lingshuang stepped into the elevator, waved to them, and said, "Bye-bye, see you next time."

Jiang Ting nodded politely, "Goodbye, sister-in-law."

Even after the elevator doors closed, Xu Mi was still in a daze, her mind filled with Wen Lingshuang's stunning beauty.

Seeing that she didn't move, Jiang Ting turned to look at her expression and said with a smile, "Isn't my sister-in-law beautiful?"

"Hmm..." Xu Mi nodded, "Very beautiful."

"The most beautiful woman in our circle." Jiang Ting gave a thumbs up. "I've seen this kind of expression all the time, you'll get used to it."

No wonder.

So beautiful.

Xu Mi pursed her lips, "Since she is Mr. Jiang's fiancée, I will bring her some other gifts next time."

Jiang Ting patted her shoulder, "No need, no need, they lack nothing, especially my brother, he has more money than he can spend in his lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mi lowered her eyes slightly, clenched her hands, said "Oh," and stopped talking.

*

Wen Lingshuang took the elevator to Jiang An's office. As she walked to the office door, she saw Lon coming out of the office. Lon looked slightly surprised when he saw her and was about to speak when Wen Lingshuang put her finger to her red lips, signaling him to be quiet, and then pointed to the office.

Lon understood what she meant and whispered, "The gentleman is inside, but he's a little tired and is resting."

Upon learning that he was inside, Wen Lingshuang carefully pushed open the door, closed it again, and tiptoed inside. She saw Jiang An leaning against the sofa with his eyes closed, resting. There was a large stack of contract documents on the coffee table.

Jiang An's office was large. In addition to office supplies such as desks, there was also a sectional sofa imported from Italy. He was probably extremely tired after a long day of work. The floor-to-ceiling windows were turned on to block out all light, with only a small desk lamp on the desk emitting a faint light. In addition, he was sitting on the sofa next to him, so the light was even more dim. Wen Lingshuang walked up behind him, put her arms around his neck, and then kissed his cheek.

A simple action caused Jiang An, who was fast asleep, to suddenly open his eyes. In the pitch-black space, his dark eyes radiated a cold and dangerous look.

So many years have passed.

They still only know how to use this trick.

Now she has to go to great lengths to get a woman into his arms before his wedding, and in such a public place as the company, she must really be tired of living.

He slowly stood up, turned around, and grabbed Wen Lingshuang's slender neck. His tone was icy cold, devoid of any tenderness or affection. He said, word by word, "Didn't Yao Fei tell you that most of the women sent to my side didn't have a good ending?"

"So, do you plan to live or die?"

The fingers tightened inch by inch, and the air around Wen Lingshuang's neck became increasingly scarce.

He flailed his arms desperately, but couldn't utter a single word.