After being rejected multiple times, Xiao Liran was finally able to enter Lin Zhaojiang's office and meet him.
Lin Zhaojiang had just finished a meeting before they met. Looking at his watch and calculating the time Xiao Liran would spend talking to him, he deliberately slowed down his pace.
He wanted the meeting to be as short as possible, ideally exchanging only a few words before sending this important person away and never contacting them again.
If Song Wan finds out that he has met with his ex-wife behind her back, he won't be able to explain himself no matter how many mouths he has.
Unexpectedly, the assistant jogged over and whispered, "President Lin, President Xiao arrived a long time ago and has already circled the office several times... If you don't show up soon, the whole company will probably know that this lady has been here by tomorrow!"
Lin Zhaojiang's expression changed slightly. He swallowed his anger and hurried towards his office.
Over the years, neither of them seems to have changed much, except that the glint of leadership in their eyes has become even more intense with the passage of time.
After a round of insincere mutual flattery, Lin Zhaojiang got straight to the point: "President Xiao, I'm very sorry, but I'm not very interested in your proposal. This collaboration... is probably a bit of a regret."
"Huh?" Xiao Liran asked in surprise, "Why?"
Lin Zhaojiang bluntly stated, "There are so many powerful conglomerates in Yun City, why are you focusing on me?"
"Because you are the most capable!"
Lin Zhaojiang's expression changed.
“Of course,” Xiao Liran chuckled, “I know you’re the one with the most concerns.”
As soon as she stepped into the office, she noticed a photo of Lin Zhaojiang and Song Wan on Lin Zhaojiang's desk.
She hadn't mistaken the girl that day; the girl who shared a table with her, ordered coffee, and showed her the outline of a novel was indeed Lin Zhaojiang's little white rabbit.
Lin Zhaojiang subtly moved the photo on the table, changing its angle so that Xiao Liran couldn't see it.
"Ha, what worries do I have?"
"Still being stubborn?" Xiao Liran narrowed her eyes, deciding against exposing him.
"Don't worry, I won't talk nonsense about our relationship," she laughed. "Actually, we were both in it for the benefit of our families. Back then, our interests were intertwined, so we had no choice but to get that marriage certificate. Later, when the interests were no longer tied up, the marriage was naturally dissolved. Didn't you tell your partner about this?"
Lin Zhaojiang glanced at her, pursed his lips, and remained silent.
"Alright, alright, just think it over carefully!" Xiao Liran stood up. "Maybe in the end, you'll be the one begging me to cooperate!"
"What's the meaning?"
Xiao Liran smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out later."
"Mr. Xiao's problem of overconfidence hasn't changed after all these years!"
"Hmm... Mr. Lin has developed a fear of women over the years!"
"What did you say?"
Lin Zhaojiang's eyes widened.
"It's nothing," Xiao Liran said, forcing a laugh. "This project is profitable, and it's in the cultural industry, which you're most interested in. We can sell a few big IPs and collaborate with the film and television industry. We'll make a fortune! If it weren't for the fact that you're good at business and not stingy, I wouldn't have come to you!"
Lin Zhaojiang snorted lightly, "So you're implying that I can give you a larger share of the money?"
"Perhaps by then you'll have to share more people than just me!"
“Xiao Liran,” Lin Zhaojiang frowned, “why are you being so cryptic today?”
Xiao Liran smiled, walked out of the office, and waved to him with her back turned: "If you've made up your mind, feel free to contact my assistant Rachel anytime. I'll be waiting for your good news!"
Lin Zhaojiang took a deep breath, composed himself, and returned to his desk to continue working.
He went to the hotel after get off work.
During this period, he frequently entered and exited the hotel suite, which delighted the hotel manager. He thought that if this continued, he would be able to get promoted to the headquarters of Zhonglin Group. So he treated Song Wan like a god of wealth every day.
As soon as Lin Zhaojiang entered the door, Song Wan had already prepared dinner.
"You're here so early?" The young woman smiled sweetly. "I thought you'd be a little later, and I was just about to have someone take the food to the kitchen to keep it warm!"
"No need." Upon seeing her, Lin Zhaojiang's fatigue from the day vanished instantly.
Song Wan naturally took his coat and hung it on the hanger, brought him slippers, and handed him his personal thermos, which contained perfectly warm black tea.
Lin Zhaojiang felt a warmth in his heart, and his smile was warm as he pulled her hand and sat down at the table with her.
The table was set with home-style dishes, all of which looked and smelled delicious, and it was obvious at a glance that they were made by Song Wan.
"These……"
“I made all of these,” Song Wan said softly. “I was worried you might get tired of the hotel food, so I borrowed their kitchen to give you a change of pace.”
“Actually, you don’t need to prepare these things for me on purpose,” he said, holding her small hand. “I’m afraid you’ll be too tired.”
Song Wan smiled and shook her head.
She looks just as cute and docile as ever.
Lin Zhaojiang's heart tightened. In fact, whether in the past or now, she was always willing to give everything for him.
The more this happened, the more afraid he became of losing her again.
Lin Zhaojiang suddenly increased the force in his hand, and Song Wan cried out in pain.
"I'm sorry!" he snapped out of his daze. "Did I hurt you?"
“No…” Song Wan looked at him, “Are you preoccupied today?”
"I……"
Lin Zhaojiang didn't know where to begin, so he forced a smile and changed the subject, "How's your exam preparation going?"
"I just registered today," Song Wan chuckled. "The exam is a bit difficult. Having to read so many books in such a short time, I'm afraid..."
"It's okay, take your time. These kinds of exams happen every year, there's no rush. Just treat this as gaining experience, don't worry about whether you pass or not. Maybe if you relax, your results will be much better than you expect!"
Song Wan smiled and touched his face. "You're just good at coaxing me!"
"Wanwan," Lin Zhaojiang lowered his voice, looking at her tenderly, "How about we... get married first?"
"Huh?" Song Wan was taken aback. "But I don't have anything."
"You don't need to have it."
“But I also want to give you the best!” Song Wan’s eyes shone like stars. “I can’t rely on you alone. I also want to have my own career… I want to come to your side with a generous dowry and grow old with you.”
Lin Zhaojiang smiled. He was already very content with her words of growing old together.
"Can you wait for me a little longer?" She snuggled up to him, nuzzling his strong chest affectionately. "At least wait until I finish my exams, or until I find my future career path and work towards it for a while... By then, I'll be more confident in marrying you."
"Okay." He gently pinched her nose, his gaze gradually becoming intimate, and his voice becoming low and husky. "Then... let me stay here tonight, okay?"
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