Chapter 19 When the Playboy Turns Over a New Leaf

Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow. Was this Miss Liao trying to get involved herself?

"I'm sorry, I don't know why the car broke down just now." Liao Jinhe's voice carried a hint of seduction: "I've already called a driver who will be here soon. I'll have him take you first. I'll take full responsibility for this accident."

Ji Huaizhi: "Miss Liao didn't do it on purpose, so of course I won't take it to heart. I've already called a car, so you don't need it."

Liao Jinhe was surprised that he knew her.

"My car has arrived, Mr. Ji, there's no need to refuse, so as not to delay your important business."

Ji Huaizhi turned his head to look at the stopped car: "Miss Liao's car came very quickly."

The ambiguous tone made the atmosphere somewhat awkward, and Liao Jinhe realized that she had been careless.

The two sat in the spacious back row in silence for a moment. Liao Jinhe frowned, it seemed that Ji Huaizhi was indeed very different from the rumors.

At least he doesn't seem like a lecherous, incompetent person.

Liao Jinhe: "Why would Mr. Ji think of starting from scratch? Logically speaking, it should be much easier for him to go directly to the Ji family."

Ji Huaizhi looked up: "It's not appropriate."

"Hmm?" Liao Jinhe frowned in confusion.

Aren't the Ji brothers supposed to be a rare breath of fresh air in this industry?

Will they fight to the death over their inheritance like other families?

“My wife will be working for the Ji family in the future, so it’s better for me to go out and make my own way in the world.” Ji Huaizhi’s words shocked Liao Jinhe. They were completely different from what she had been told in her investigation.

"I never would have guessed that the rumored playboy is actually such a romantic."

“You said it’s just a rumor, and Miss Liao is quite different from the rumors.”

Ji Huai got out of the car and said naturally, "I'm sorry to have troubled Miss Liao to take me here by going out of her way."

Liao Jinhe watched his retreating figure, speechless.

I never expected that he would trick me.

Ji Huaizhi had already guessed that she had probably found out something, so she came today specifically to test him.

Ji Huaizhi picked up his phone casually as it vibrated.

When Ji Huaizhi discovered it was Liao Jinhe's friend request, he was genuinely amused. Was she preparing to test him to the end?

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Liao Zhuxin made an appointment to have coffee with the beautiful lady from the banquet that day, and chose an exquisite gift set of lipsticks as a present.

She was feeling bored at home lately, so she sent a message to Ji Huaizhi and then went out.

Of course, she now also has a family assistant by her side.

Be careful that nothing happens to her when she's out alone.

The two sat chatting in a quiet and comfortable coffee shop, and smiled when they saw the gifts the other had prepared.

"We really have a great understanding," Liao Zhuxin said with a smile.

"Thank you, then I'll accept it." Liao Jinhe smiled and took it. "What would you like to drink?"

"I'd like a glass of orange juice, please."

Liao Zhuxin smiled and said to the waiter, "A glass of orange juice and an Americano."

The two got along very well. Liao Jinhe kept trying to get information out of her, and when she heard that she was an orphan and about her childhood, she felt a pang of anxiety.

The more we talked, the more I felt that she was my younger sister who had disappeared when I was a child.

"How did you and Young Master Ji meet?" Liao Jinhe asked Ji Huaizhi, noticing a sweet smile on her face.

They must get along very well, right?

"I didn't realize that Young Master Ji had such a romantic side. Have you two always had such a good relationship? No... no conflicts?"

Liao Zhuxin: "How can two people be together without any friction?"

“Before, because of a good friend of mine, we had a deep misunderstanding that wasn’t cleared up until we got married. At the time, I thought he didn’t love me and that I had someone else in my heart.” Liao Zhuxin still feels regret when she talks about this.

"Fortunately, we cleared up the misunderstanding in the end and saw the true colors of that 'good friend'."

Liao Jinhe's cup made a clinking sound, and she sounded surprised.

"You two got your marriage certificate?"

Liao Zhuxin frankly said, "Yes, to be honest, I really wanted a home, and he did keep the promise he made to me back then."

"Don't you think there's a problem with this?" Liao Jinhe disapproved of Ji Huaizhi's actions.

“You’ve been by his side ever since you graduated, and he doesn’t even let you have a social life or a job.”

Liao Zhuxin: "This is also due to the misunderstanding I just mentioned. He no longer objects to me going out to work, but I am currently in poor health and it will probably be a long time before I can go back to work."

Liao Jinhe's heart tightened: "What's wrong with your health? Didn't Ji Huaizhi take you to see a doctor?"

Liao Zhuxin was too embarrassed to say it, but she didn't want to answer it either.

I felt she asked too many questions, which was annoying.

"It's nothing, just a minor problem."

Liao Jinhe thought it was a lingering ailment from past hardships: "Would you like my doctor to take a look at you? He's very skilled."

"No need, thank you for your concern, it's nothing wrong," Liao Zhuxin chuckled.

After all, she and Ji Huaizhi had a child out of wedlock, and it wasn't exactly something to be ashamed of.

Seeing that she really didn't want to talk about it, Liao Jinhe was a little disappointed, but she knew it was normal, after all, she was just a relatively familiar stranger to her.

Just then, Liao Zhuxin's phone rang.

Upon seeing who was calling on the video, he chuckled and said, "Sorry, I need to take this call."

"Please go ahead."

Liao Jinhe heard a familiar male voice asking her what she was doing. His voice was somewhat affectionate, indicating that the two had a very good relationship.

"I'm chatting with a new friend. I'll come pick you up from get off work in a bit."

"Okay, let's just eat out then. Didn't you keep saying you wanted to try Tom Yum hot pot?" Ji Huaizhi hadn't said much before they were probably already busy on the other end.

"I'm hanging up now, don't forget to come pick me up."

Liao Zhuxin blushed slightly after hanging up the phone, and smiled somewhat sheepishly: "Sorry."

"I never expected that Young Master Ji would be like this in private. It's hard to believe." Liao Jinhe felt satisfied seeing her happy.

"He really is like a child in private."

Liao Jinhe sighed softly, "I was thinking of having dinner together after we finished chatting, but I didn't expect to say it too late. Next time I ask you out, you'll have to leave time for me to eat."

Liao Zhuxin blinked: "Sorry, how about we have dinner together tonight? Do you mind if I bring my family?"

After thinking for a moment, he added, "If you mind, I can stand him up once."

Seeing her playful expression, Liao Jinhe chuckled: "Won't he be angry?"

"No, I'll just coax him when I get back. Besides, he's stood me up before, so it's okay to stand him up once."

Liao Jinhe was somewhat unhappy when she heard that Ji Huaizhi had stood her up.

However, he didn't show it on his face: "How about this, I own a Thai Tom Yum hot pot restaurant, I'll invite you two to dinner tonight."

She spoke of the words "husband and wife" in a very forced way.