Chapter 263 He Has Feelings for You
Ji Ying put down her face cream, stood up calmly, and took the initiative to hook her arms around Liang Yizhi's neck, her fingertips lightly tracing the back of his neck.
"What's there to say about those routine company procedures?"
Immediately, she tilted her head slightly, her tone carrying a hint of coquettish arrogance.
"Besides, I'm your wife, not your subordinate, much less your mistress. Chairman Liang, you'd better get used to my 'acting first and informing later' approach from now on."
Liang Yizhi stared at her. In the past, she would only passively defend, but now she took the initiative to show her sharpness.
A secret sense of loss suddenly welled up in his heart, as the gentle and dependent figure was fading into the distance; however, an even stronger sense of admiration surged up afterward, for this was the way she was meant to be.
He tightened his grip on her waist, his voice low and menacing, "You want me to be henpecked?"
"Should I, husband?"
Liang Yizhi was completely powerless against her sweet "husband" address.
"It's not impossible, but men will only be obedient if they are well-fed."
Ji Ying smiled gently, "Isn't it true that the more a man gives, the more a woman likes it?"
Liang Yizhi felt completely under her control, and turned his head to bite her neck.
However, Ji Ying pushed him, "Would you please take care of the site selection for the Innovation and Research Center?"
Liang Yizhi was amused by her actions and laughed. "Okay."
"Then get some rest."
Ji Ying pushed him away and turned to walk towards the bed.
Feed him? Dream on!
Every time he was starving, wasn't she the one who fainted first?
Liang Yizhi gazed at her graceful figure, his eyes growing deeper, and suddenly said, "We still need to continue working on Teacher Shen's matter tomorrow."
Ji Ying paused almost imperceptibly for a moment as she walked toward the bed, barely a hair's breadth away, before sitting down as usual and smoothly and naturally adjusting the corners of the blankets, as if she had never hesitated for a moment.
"Well, you should be careful about how you interact with the Shen family. Although you have received their kindness, it's time to repay it after all these years."
As she spoke, she climbed onto the bed, her movements seemingly casual, but she subconsciously avoided his gaze as she turned around.
"You're mine now, don't let them hit you whenever they want."
After saying that, she turned to the side and covered her head with the blanket.
Liang Yizhi stood by the dressing table, a deep vortex rising in the depths of his eyes.
...
The next morning, after washing up, the two went to have breakfast together.
As soon as I entered, I saw Ding Lian leaning on a cane with one hand and straightening a chair next to the table with the other.
She wore a light blue dress that had faded slightly from washing, without any adornment, and looked delicate and pitiful in the morning light.
Hearing footsteps, she turned around as if startled. Upon seeing the two people, she immediately moved to the side and lowered her head slightly.
"Good morning, Mr. Liang and Madam. I've come to help with some chores."
Liang Yizhi didn't even glance at her, only saying indifferently, "If there's a shortage of manpower in the house, Lao Fei will make arrangements. Since you're here to recuperate, just stay in your room and rest. You don't need to worry about anything here."
The implication was that she should recognize her place and not overstep her boundaries.
However, Ding Lian took these words as Liang Yizhi's thoughtfulness and care for her.
The moment he finished speaking, her cheeks flushed slightly. She quickly glanced up at the figure pulling out a chair for his wife, then immediately lowered her head and softly replied, "Yes, thank you for your concern, Mr. Liang. I will get better soon."
Ji Ying didn't even glance at her, and even automatically blocked out her voice.
Several breakfast items were laid out on the table. The most eye-catching were the translucent pink shrimp and egg dumplings, and a bowl of round and small osmanthus glutinous rice balls. If you got close, you could smell the faint aroma of brown sugar.
Ji Ying didn't touch anything else, only served herself a bowl of glutinous rice balls and put two egg dumplings on a plate.
Liang Yizhi spoke gently, "Aren't we going to use anything else?"
Ji Ying gently stirred the glutinous rice balls in the bowl with a spoon, recalling Ding Lian's charming manner when she spoke to him, and then said coldly, "It's none of your business."
Because these two things are what she liked to eat when she was a child.
Butler Fei, who was standing nearby, saw the interaction between the two and stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over.
"Sir, you're hoping that Madam will eat more and get more nourishment, but Madam is concerned about her figure. If you ask me, sir's intentions are perfect, but his method doesn't quite understand the little things women do in front of the mirror."
"Butler Fei, from now on you should drink a jar of honey every morning. It makes me feel more comfortable watching you."
Ji Ying's mood improved, and the somewhat awkward atmosphere in the dining hall instantly became much more relaxed.
Liang Yizhi smiled faintly, his eyes unfathomable.
He had only taken a couple of bites of breakfast when he remembered the important matter and said, "There are so many things to do right now regarding setting up the innovation and research center. You really need a capable assistant by your side. Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Ji Ying nodded and said, "I'm considering it. A seven-figure annual salary should be enough to find a suitable person."
Before Liang Yizhi could speak, Wang Xinghua, who was cleaning at the door, put down her rag and rushed in.
“Sir, Madam,” she said with a sincere smile, “my Xiaolian is a college graduate. She’s beautiful and has a great figure. Taking her out on business would make you look good. Why don’t you let her give it a try?”
“Sister Ding,” Ji Ying said without looking at her, “I’m looking for someone who can do a good job, not a prostitute to be sent out to sleep with.”
Wang Xinghua, "..."
Ignoring her embarrassed pale face, Ji Ying turned to Liang Yizhi and said, "I think Jiang Ran is the best choice."
Jiang Ran, who was standing at the entrance of the dining hall waiting for her to come out, was stunned for a moment, thinking that she had misheard.
"Sister Ying, this is too professional, I don't understand it."
"It's all administrative work, not much professional content. You're a girl, do you want to spend your whole life fighting and killing? Go enroll in night school today, learn on the job, it won't be difficult for you."
Ji Ying's tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable determination.
Liang Yizhi naturally went along with her: "Alright, from now on Jiang Ran will follow you completely."
“Alright,” Ji Ying said casually, “Since Jiang Ran is my assistant, it’s not appropriate for her to stay in the servants’ quarters. Let her move to the guest room; that’s more befitting of her status.”
Seeing this, Wang Xinghua panicked and blurted out, "What kind of education could a bodyguard have? My daughter graduated with a degree in dance; she knows more characters than her!"
No one responded to this ignorant remark. Liang Yizhi's men were all highly educated and skilled.
Ji Ying frowned and patiently scooped up a glutinous rice ball.
Wang Xinghua got more and more excited as she spoke, "Madam, my daughter can do everything. She even set the table this morning, and she set it so neatly..."
Clang!
Ji Ying threw the spoon into the bowl, the porcelain spoon hitting the bowl's side with a crisp sound, interrupting her words.
"Madam, you have quite a temper. Did you deliberately bump into my daughter last night?"
Wang Xinghua patted her chest, looking terrified.
Ding Lian quickly shrank back.
Ji Ying calmly stood up, her face showing no anger, but her ignoring Liang Yizhi's behavior told everyone that she was angry.
"Jiang Ran, let's go out to eat."
After saying that, he left the dining hall directly.
Liang Yizhi's gaze swept over the remaining glutinous rice balls in Ji Ying's bowl, and his expression darkened.
However, he did not look at Wang Xinghua and her daughter, but said coldly to Butler Fei, "When did it become anyone else's business to handle the tableware and furnishings in the inner quarters? Are the rules here just for show?"
Butler Fei's face turned ashen, and he bowed, saying, "Sir, please calm down. It was my fault for neglecting my duties and failing to manage the household properly..."
Liang Yizhi lost his appetite for breakfast, threw away the napkin he had used to wipe his hands, and got up to leave.
Ding Lian grabbed Wang Xinghua's arm, looking somewhat aggrieved, and said, "Mom, the master..."
"It's alright, it's alright," Wang Xinghua patted her hand, comforting her. "Your husband is just worried about you doing housework. Look, he has feelings for you."
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