Chapter 336 Unable to Bear This 'Excessive Favor'
Pang Shijun wanted to transform this technology, which was capable of affecting the strategic balance, into an unrestrained tool for wealth and influence. Its ultimate destination and consequences were not his primary concern.
Ji Ying leaned back in her chair, her smile not reaching her eyes.
"I am flattered by Mr. Pang's kind words. But I am a little curious, why have you suddenly changed your attitude?"
Upon hearing this, Pang Shijun chuckled softly, this time revealing a hint of candor.
“I’ve come to see President Ji today with the intention of doing so. Previously, I had some concerns about the possible relationship between you and Shen Jingxiu, and I inevitably had to weigh things carefully before acting. However, it seems that I was overthinking it recently.”
Ji Yingxin understood.
The "stand-in" that Liang Yi had carefully planned and released had indeed worked.
Pang Shijun dispelled his concerns about her identity and instead regarded her as a cutting-edge technology controller whom he could try to absorb and use for his own purposes.
Ji Ying lowered her eyes, "seriously" weighed the matter for a moment, and then a very faint, perfectly measured smile appeared on her lips.
“I understand what Mr. Pang means, but ‘Qixia’ carries a lot of weight. Your proposal today involves too many aspects, and I need some time to consider it carefully.”
Pang Shijun was not surprised by her ambiguity; on the contrary, it seemed as if he had expected it. He calmly got up.
"Of course, such an important matter should be handled with care. However, considering the good relationship between President Ji and my wife, and out of friendship, I'll add one more thing: in this world, nothing is more unpredictable than the human heart; and sometimes, the most unreliable relationships are precisely those that seem the most stable. Although Yizhi is young and promising, the higher one climbs, the more treacherous the winds. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin. Only a powerful and influential backer can ensure long-term stability. Don't you agree?"
He was implying to Ji Ying that Liang Yizhi could be ousted at any time.
The air in the office seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
Ji Ying met his gaze, the faint smile on her face slowly fading, her eyes becoming calm and profound.
She wasn't angry; her voice was calm yet sharp.
"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Pang. I always have a bottom line in my actions. Technical skills can be discussed, and interests can be negotiated, but if anyone tries to harm my family, no matter how the game changes, I guarantee that I will spare no effort to eliminate them."
The sharp glint in Pang Shijun's eyes was covered by a smile, and he even nodded repeatedly.
"It seems you and Yizhi are truly in love. Then I won't bother you any longer and will await good news from President Ji."
No sooner had Pang Shijun left than Jiang Ran walked in and closed the door.
"Sister Ying, what's his purpose?"
Ji Ying stared at the tightly closed door for a long time before she finally relaxed.
"It seems the Pang family already believes Bai Ning is the person they're looking for, but they probably won't be able to hide it for long. We need to take advantage of this gap and quickly sort out Chen Yousheng's line of work, otherwise we'll be attacked from both sides, which won't be good for me and Liang Yizhi."
She paused for two seconds, then instructed, "Get ready, I need to go to Kun City."
Jiang Ran immediately guessed her intention.
"You still believe that Chen Yousheng and Wen Lingxue are connected, and you're going to see Gu Yanchen?"
Ji Ying nodded and stood up.
“He knows Wen Lingxue better than I do. He booked me a flight for noon, so I can be back in the evening. You can cover for me with Liang Yizhi.”
Jiang Ran hesitated. "Sister Ying, Mr. Liang is not easily fooled. He is not an unreasonable person. He didn't ask about your meeting with President Xu last time. If you tell him directly that you went to Kun City to see Gu Yanchen for official business, he might not object."
Ji Ying put on her coat neatly, straightened her cuffs, and a smile appeared on her lips.
“You’re not married yet, so there are some things you can’t fully understand. A man’s treatment of his wife’s ordinary female friends is completely different from his treatment of his wife’s ex-husband. No matter how rational and magnanimous he is, there will always be some thorn in his heart. I don’t want to create any more complications at this time.”
Jiang Ran instantly understood that this wasn't a matter of trust, but rather a subtle misunderstanding deep within human nature.
She quickly took out her phone and booked a flight.
"If you leave now, you can catch the 12:40 PM flight and arrive in Kun City at 2 PM. The return flight is scheduled for 7 PM, so you should be back here before 9 PM. Should I contact Gu Yanchen to pick you up at the airport?"
"You can make the arrangements. Also, President Xiao has already agreed to the treatment plan that Xu Zhaoheng devised for Xiao Xia. We'll be going to Huansheng Biotechnology this afternoon to sign the contract. You need to keep an eye on things at the company, so you don't need to take me to the airport."
After saying that, Ji Ying went out and left.
In the parking lot, as Ji Ying walked to the car, a white Alphard slowly pulled up behind her.
Just as she was about to turn around to look, the person in the car opened the door and hurriedly got out and walked towards her.
"Miss Ji... please wait."
Madam Shen walked quickly to her, her face bearing a complex expression that combined urgency, guilt, and a certain uncertainty.
"What brings you here, Madam Shen?" Ji Ying asked calmly, but her gaze held a hint of coldness. "If you've come to persuade me to divorce Liang Yizhi, then don't waste our time. You may have plenty of free time, but I am very busy."
As she spoke, she opened the car door.
"No, no," Madam Shen quickly handed the bag in her hand to her, "What happened last time was due to my lack of consideration, and Jingxiu has already reprimanded me. I've been feeling uneasy ever since. I happened to have some free time today, so I made some sweet fermented rice balls myself. I wonder if you would like them?"
Ji Ying didn't take it, only glancing lightly at the bag in her hand.
The bag is made of sky-blue fabric, dotted with tiny pink and white flowers. The opening is rounded and finished with a soft click from the clasp. Inside, there's a silver insulated lining, just the right size to hold a small water bottle and a snack box.
This is the insulated bag she used to take to school every day when she was a child.
It was bought by Madam Shen, but Ji Ying didn't like the pattern and never mentioned it to her.
Now, Madam Shen has somehow acquired an identical one and is using it to hold her favorite sweet fermented rice balls, her intentions are quite obvious.
Ji Ying didn't even bother to offer a polite smile, and even when she looked directly into Madam Shen's uneasy eyes, she showed no emotion whatsoever.
“Madam Shen, I have never liked sweet and sour fermented rice. Please save this ‘kindness’ for your two ‘daughters.’ Although one has already gone to hell after her own demise, isn’t there another one? You can pamper her. I am just an unrelated outsider, and I really don’t need your concern, nor can I bear this ‘favor’.”
After saying that, she got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and drove away.
Madam Shen staggered, nearly dropping the sweet rice balls in her hand. She watched helplessly as the carriage sped away, a cold, dull pain exploding deep within her chest...
Ji Ying stood at the traffic light, wiping away tears that blurred her vision.
If all the damage could be wiped away, then what about all the things she endured through gritted teeth?
After calming down my fluctuating emotions, we arrived at the airport.
As soon as Ji Ying parked her car, Jiang Ran called.
"I can't get through to Gu Yanchen by phone, but I got in touch with his assistant. Chen Yuan said he's on a plane to Beijing and will land in an hour. Don't leave, just wait for him at the airport. Chen Yuan has already sent him a message, and he'll come to find you as soon as he gets off the plane."
“Okay,” Ji Ying glanced at the time, “I’ll go to the arrival hall to wait for him.”
"Just to be safe, I'll come over right away."
Ji Ying agreed, hung up the phone, and headed towards the arrival hall.
Half an hour passed, and Jiang Ran still hadn't arrived, so she got up and went to the restroom.
Warm water flowed over her fingertips, and her slightly tired face was reflected in the mirror.
Just then, several unfamiliar figures silently appeared in the spotless mirror...
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