Jiang Ze had just fastened his seatbelt when he looked up at the two of them, looking completely bewildered, and asked, "Who is Ji Xiao?"
While fastening Yuanbao's seatbelt, Ye Zhao said, "My friend."
Jiang Ze turned around and asked, "Your friend? How come I didn't know you had a friend named Ji Xiao?"
Ye Zhao rolled her eyes, utterly speechless: "Do I have to report to you about making friends?"
Jiang Ze turned around, leaned against the back of the seat, and said in a spoiled manner, "I don't care, just tell me who he is?"
Ye Zhao glanced at him helplessly and replied reluctantly, "Just one friend, someone I met abroad."
Jiang Ze pressed further, "A man? Just a friend? You're not lying to me?"
Normally, Jiang Che would have stopped Jiang Ze from asking further questions, but today he didn't, and even subconsciously listened to Ye Zhao's answer.
Ye Zhao replied helplessly, word by word: "He's a man, just a friend. I'm not lying to you."
Jiang Ze then proudly raised his chin, said "okay" in a very coquettish manner, and turned his head away. When he turned around, he met Jiang Che's disgusted expression. He quickly composed himself and sat down properly.
Just friends? Jiang Che was momentarily at a loss for words. He recalled the hesitant eye contact between Ye Zhao and Ji Xiao when they met, and Ye Zhao's special treatment of Ji Xiao. He couldn't convince himself that they were just friends.
But since Ye Zhao said they were friends, then perhaps they can only be friends.
Yuanbao sat obediently in the back, watching outside for a while, and suddenly said to Ye Zhao, "Mom, when we go out to eat, will that scumbag miss us?"
Jiang Che thought he had misheard, so he didn't ask any more questions and drove quietly.
Ye Zhao: "...Probably, it will want you to go back and keep it company."
Yuanbao suddenly sighed and said, "I miss that scumbag guy too."
Ye Zhao: "..."
Jiang Ze: "Hahahaha..."
Only Jiang Che asked with a puzzled look, "What did he say?"
Did he hear that right?
Ye Zhao said expressionlessly, "The name your brother gave his new Border Collie is 'Scumbag'."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Che turned to look at Jiang Ze, his expression somewhat indescribable, and said sarcastically, "You're quite good at picking names."
Jiang Ze replied with a forced smile, "You flatter me."
"Can't you understand polite and sarcastic remarks?"
"I don't want to understand right now."
"..."
Yuanbao's big eyes darted around, and suddenly she said loudly to Jiang Che, "Uncle Che, Uncle Ze's brain isn't working very well, let's be lenient with him."
Jiang Che couldn't help but smile and said okay.
Jiang Ze turned to Yuanbao and said, "Little brat, do you have a grudge against me? Who calls someone stupid to their face?"
Yuanbao looked at him seriously and said, "I thought you wouldn't understand!"
"Pfft, hahahaha..." Even Ye Zhao couldn't help but laugh this time.
Jiang Ze looked at Yuanbao with a speechless expression: "Did you forget to reboot your brain before you were reincarnated?"
Yuanbao didn't understand and looked at Ye Zhao with a blank expression. Ye Zhao smiled and patted his head, saying, "Uncle Aze is praising you for being smart!"
Yuanbao's little face showed a complicated expression for a moment. He leaned closer to Ye Zhao and whispered, "Mom, I will never say that Uncle Aze is stupid again."
"What's wrong?" Ye Zhao asked curiously.
"I can't scold him if he praises me."
Ye Zhao: "..." You still know that's an insult?
Over the past few days, Yuanbao and Jiang Che have become more and more familiar with each other, and their interactions have become more and more natural. Sometimes, Yuanbao is even more shameless than Ye Zhao.
"Uncle Che, when you go home, remember to think of me and Mom. We'll miss you too." Yuanbao said earnestly as she sat on Jiang Che's lap.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Che subconsciously glanced at Ye Zhao and awkwardly hummed in response.
Jiang Ze watched them take a bite of food with a half-smile and said, "I'm not leaving. I haven't had enough fun yet."
Jiang Che glanced at him but didn't say anything. In the past, he would have taken him back without a word, but this time he remained silent.
Ye Zhao looked at Jiang Che, raised her glass and said, "I don't know when we'll meet again. Thank you for your help during this time. I'd like to propose a toast to you."
Jiang Che twitched the corner of his mouth and raised his glass as well, saying, "You're too kind."
The two smiled at each other, clinked their glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.
Jiang Ze glanced at the two of them, then chuckled and lifted Yuanbao off Jiang Che's arms: "Come on, Yuanbao, I'll take you to ride the bumper cars."
They just passed by an amusement park, and Yuanbao started clamoring to play there.
Ye Zhao didn't think much of it, just told them to be careful, and let Jiang Ze take Yuanbao away.
After they left, the private room suddenly became much quieter.
Jiang Che also raised his glass: "Thank you for your hospitality and care during this time, Boss Ye."
He wore a gentle smile and spoke in a teasing tone, yet it sounded very sincere. His eyes were fixed on Ye Zhao, and he didn't look away for a long time.
Ye Zhao also raised her glass, met his gentle gaze, and smiled, saying, "Not at all, it's me who should thank President Jiang for taking care of the business."
Jiang Che smiled, his eyes curving slightly. His eyes looked clear and bright, and he was very handsome. Ye Zhao couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Although she doesn't want to admit it, she's actually a sucker for good looks.
The two finished their drinks in one gulp. Jiang Che put down his glass and said with a smile, "Aze might be a bit of a hassle for you here. He's playful and a bit too noisy. If anything happens, please let me know."
Ye Zhao felt that he was like an old father every time he was involved in Jiang Ze's affairs, always having endless worries.
She nodded and said, "Don't worry, Aze is just a bit playful. It'll make things more lively for us here."
"Yes, I feel at ease with you here."
Jiang Che's gaze fell on Ye Zhao. Ye Zhao looked up and met his gentle and focused gaze. As if attracted by his eyes, Ye Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then looked away uncomfortably. She vaguely felt that the atmosphere was a little strange.
In fact, Ye Zhao quite liked Jiang Che's personality. He was a very cultured rich young man. Although his family background was outstanding and he was very capable, he was approachable, gentle and refined, and very easy to get along with, unlike others who were aloof and superior.
It's very comfortable to talk to him. He doesn't flaunt his family background or education, and he always takes the other person's feelings into account when chatting. He also has high emotional intelligence.
Having a friend like that would be quite nice, Ye Zhao thought.
The two talked slowly, the atmosphere harmonious and peaceful.
Jiang Che said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "If you have time, go to City A, and I'll treat you well."
Ye Zhao chuckled and said, "I'll go when I have the chance."
Jiang Che's smile faded slightly, almost imperceptibly.
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