Chapter 30: Sneaking Away
It was not until he left the reception room and stood outside the Lu Building that Ji Shian found his voice again.
She genuinely wondered, "What's so sweet about these two?" Who had the courage to label this novel a sweet novel? She watched with utter anxiety.
System: [You're so anxious because you know they'll be together in the future. Actually, many people enjoy the bittersweet tension of redemption stories. They make you feel like your heart is bubbling.]
Ji Shian: "Remember to unplug the kettle when the water boils."
As she spoke, she went to open the driver's door, and a pair of bony hands pressed her wrists through her sleeves. Ji Shian looked up:?
The man stood against the light, and for a moment I couldn't see the expression on his face. All I could hear was his voice, especially soft and soothing in the night: "Let me drive."
Without anything else to distract himself from, Ji Shian moved his neck uncomfortably and pursed his lips. "You can't let me take a salary and not work."
Qin Yinghuai chuckled, "But you're leaving tomorrow, and the next time we meet won't be for at least three months. Miss Ji, give me a chance. Let me do something to leave a good impression on you tonight."
Why are you talking so ambiguously while driving? Ji Shian glared at him and stopped the man who was about to open her car door: "It's not like I don't have hands." She couldn't accept this seemingly thoughtful but actually too corny gesture. It was too awkward.
No wonder so many people who flocked to her ended up returning empty-handed. At this moment, Ji Shian would be startled by the slightest movement, just like a rabbit on the grassland.
Qin Yinghuai surrendered. Thinking of Ji Shi'an's hedgehog-like upbringing, a touch of pity and pride welled up in his heart. Then, he quickly adjusted his expression, a faint smile playing on his lips. "We can think about how to tell Zhou Xingzhi about tonight's discovery on the way home."
The word "go home" clearly caught Ji Shian's ears, and she muttered in her heart: Don't try to be close to home when there is nothing to do. It's too exciting to feel that your significant other knows everything about you.
She rubbed her cheeks as she stared at the streetlights flashing by outside the car window. Fortunately, she knew Qin Yinghuai well enough. Otherwise, this feeling of knowing him so well would be very stressful. Especially for someone as sensitive and wary as her.
She didn't know if the other party knew what she was thinking now... Ji Shian's thoughts suddenly stopped, and he raised his hand and hit himself on the forehead.
Damn it, she'd committed a major negotiation taboo by following the other party's line of thought. No, no, she should live her life from her own circuitry. After clearing her mind with a single click, Ji Shian began to filter the information she had finally pried open from Lu Li's mouth.
Zheng Xiaoxiao's system seemed to be running smoothly. Although it encountered a setback with Lu Li, it brought Zheng Xiaoxiao into contact with the other three people.
They are Qi Qi, the crown prince of the July Group, Baka, the second son of the Bashi Group, and Lin Jiujiu, the little princess of the Linjiu Group. They are all the most cheerful members of the rich second generation circle and are also important supporting characters in several novels.
It seems that after the manager repeatedly hit a wall here with Lu Li, the system has been beaten by society and learned to be cautious. It knows that people who can play the leading role are more or less determined and have some serious illness, and their thinking circuits cannot be easily influenced by ordinary people.
So the other party decided to implement the idea that no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat, and began to target the supporting characters.
Ji Shian habitually compiled her findings into a work report and sent it to Zhou Xingzhi via Fetion. Then she turned around and went to the bedroom to pack her luggage. Tomorrow she would return to her favorite doghouse. So happy~
The system ripped open a bag of daily nuts: [You're living happily in your golden nest, but when you say you're leaving, you're so excited it's like setting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve.]
Ji Shian shook his head in an enigmatic manner, "You don't understand this, do you? No matter how comfortable this place is, it can't compare to the sense of security you get from your own little nest. Alas, it's normal that you can't understand the source of human emotional value."
The system made an "oh" sound and pointed to the large box of snacks next to the sofa: "Can you bring this too?"
Ji Shian reminded: "Have you forgotten that we still have to perform a scene of the canary sneaking away tomorrow morning?"
The system looked at the full snack box with regret. Qin Yinghuai would not eat the snacks even if it left. In order to avoid waste, it decided to show off all the snacks tonight.
Canary's escape was, of course, inseparable from the second male lead, who, upon learning the truth, couldn't bear it and decided to help. At five in the morning of the next day, the humming sound of a modified engine pierced the sky. Ji Shi'an shuddered awake, staring blankly at the chandelier overhead.
The bedside phone rang, and Ji Shian answered it. Zhou Xingzhi's voice was particularly loud and clear: "Good morning, Assistant Ji! I'm here to pick you up~"
After learning that Qin Yinghuai and Ji Shian had encountered similar things during the Chinese New Year, he has been very curious. He is always distracted while working, scratching his head and unable to control himself, thinking about what happened between his good brother and good friend.
Ever since receiving Ji Shi'an's call for help, Zhou Xingzhi had nearly jumped up in his office with excitement. He'd stayed up all night watching several of Ji Shi'an's recommended dramas about overbearing CEOs, and a vague feeling welled up in his mind. Was it that he'd let out a "hehe" sound during those few days, scaring the secretaries and assistants around him?
He even asked Ji Shian what to call him, and was told "Assistant" would be fine. He excitedly pounded his chest with his fist and roared with excitement.
He knew that two people who were particularly concerned about the boundaries between themselves and others were suddenly and abnormally appearing together in various occasions, even sticking together during the Chinese New Year. There must be some big secret.
Assistant and special assistant may seem like a single word, but the salary difference is more than two zeros. Of course, the job requirements are also very different.
Zhou Xingzhi leaned against the red Ferrari, leaned over to the phone mysteriously, and whispered to himself, "Hurry up, if Qin Yinghuai finds out, we'll all be in trouble."
Ji Shian raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking that although Zhou Xingzhi was often out of touch on weekdays, it didn't take a genius to run an entertainment company successfully. He could follow the clues and get to the bottom of it just by giving vague hints.
She climbed down the ladder next to the window carrying a backpack, and wrapped the curtains around her waist. The ground was a soft, thick mat that Qin Yinghuai had someone build to disguise it as a lawn.
The system watched the screen turn green and then said, "This step has been passed. Run! Go over the wall."
Ji Shian looked up at the missing wall and rubbed his hands together, stepped on the small hole he had dug before, and nimbly...stuck himself on top of the wall.
She hugged the lamppost on the wall with both hands, the excitement in her eyes had not faded yet, and she clamped her legs on the wall on both sides to maintain her balance, staring at the red Ferrari not far away in amazement.
A black mass leaned against the flashy red sports car, suddenly bared its white teeth, and took a few quick steps towards this side.
Zhou Xingzhi had good eyesight and a decent memory, and while waiting for Ji Shi'an, he felt a sense of wonder as he circled around, searching for differences. The building's exterior was fitted with a staircase wrapped in a guardrail. The lawn flanking the building was a vibrant green, incongruous with the season. The originally hollowed-out railings were abruptly cut in half by a wall. It was clear at first glance that considerable thought had gone into the design.
He sighed in his heart: * These two people are not having an easy time either.
Seeing Ji Shian climbing over the wall, he hurried over and reached out to catch him, but then he saw him climbing back down for some reason.
Zhou Xingzhi: ???
He hurried forward: "Assistant Ji? Aren't you going to run? The boss will be chasing you soon."
Ji Shian didn't care about the dirt, he was pressing his forehead against the wall, questioning his life. What was that big black object just now?
She took a nervous breath and climbed up the wall again, sticking her head out to test: "Brother Zhou?"
The black figure nodded repeatedly: "It's me. Come down, I'll catch you."
Ji Shian handed over the backpack with a complicated look on his face. The wall was at a suitable height for her to jump down. Ji Shian clapped his hands and said, "Did you go to Africa to mine or roll in the mud?" How could it suddenly turn black like charcoal?
Zhou Xingzhi's skin was now tanned and shiny. He threw his backpack behind him and invited everyone to get in the car. "Didn't that lousy system let Zheng Xiaoxiao take advantage of me? I've been doing tanning for two weeks straight. Let's see how she can do that to me."
Ji Shian sat in the passenger seat and clasped his fists in admiration: "Brother Zhou has endured humiliation and carried out heavy burdens. This is a great achievement." It is not easy for the employees of Xinghai Entertainment. They have such a boss who dares to think and act.
Zhou Xingzhi nodded proudly: "I even dragged Gu Rong along, and the second one was half price."
Ji Shian's impression of Gu Rong still remained that of a socially anxious otaku who was frugal with words. She asked softly, "Is Mr. Gu okay?" He had so easily agreed to accompany her to carbonize. "You two have such a good relationship."
Zhou Xingzhi waved his hand: "He paid for it with money. He was said to have received his favorite limited edition wife on his last birthday. A few days ago, I used my connections to find someone to buy him his wife's rare husband."
Ji Shian touched his chin: "Silver-plated Ultraman?"
Zhou Xingzhi was surprised: "How did you know?"
Ji Shian said shyly: "I was the one who gave the Gilded Armored Warrior to you."
Zhou Xingzhi sighed: "You are so generous." The wine brought for the New Year was also very expensive. His father drank it while patting his head and praising Ji Shian ten times with one sentence.
Ji Shian was reserved: "Boss Gu has taken care of me before, and Qianmo and I have a good relationship."
"Oh, no wonder." Zhou Xingzhi suddenly realized.
Gu Qianmo is Gu Rong's sister and a well-known fashion designer both domestically and internationally. The clothes that Ji Shian wore to accompany Qin Yinghuai at the dinner were all custom-made by Gu Qianmo.
"Qianmo is casual and easy to get along with." Ji Shian likes that impetuous and capable girl very much.
"After all, other designers would have looked horrified when they knew I wanted to add two pockets for my phone to my dress. Only Qian Mo was kind enough to take my order. Not only did he design two foldable hidden pockets, he also helped me figure out how to carry a laptop without being noticed."
Zhou Xingzhi's eyelids twitched as he listened: "No wonder you two can get along well." One dares to think and the other dares to do.
Ji Shian was low-key: "Same here."
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