Chapter 4: Distance Creates Beauty
Jingrong has her own values, but the desire to go home is above everything else at this moment, so even if she rejects it from the bottom of her heart, she still does not completely reject Xue Jingrong's request.
If this is the only possible way to go home, then she will try her best at all costs, provided that she really has no other way out.
However, in fact, she really had no way out, or there might be other ways, but she just couldn't find someone who could guide her.
Jingrong believes that career is more important than love for both men and women, so before making a decision, Jingrong was not idle and devoted all his energy to work. As a rich second generation, Xue Jingrong was born with things that many people could not have in their lifetime. For example, at the same age, when Jingrong was still studying in a foreign country and working hard to supplement the family income, Xue Jingrong was hopelessly spreading the theory that reading was the most useless thing. Reading is indeed a useless thing for some people. Maybe Jingrong in his previous life had to struggle for half his life, but Xue Jingrong easily reached heights that Jingrong dared not even imagine with just a good father.
It is a reality that makes people both envious and helpless.
Had this accident not occurred, Jing Rong's life would have been to become an outstanding university lecturer, gradually moving towards the prestigious position of professor. This was the eight-year career plan Jing Rong had drawn up for himself before leaving for China, having already received a teaching invitation from S University in China. However, plans cannot keep up with changes. Jing Rong, who was expected to become a respected professor, is now a businessman in another country under a different name. One cannot help but sigh at the impermanence of life.
The Jinxiu Nianhua Hotel is neither big nor small. As a domestic five-star hotel, it is not shabby, but among world-class hotels, it is quite inconspicuous. To be honest, this hotel is even less famous in Seoul than Jingrong had imagined, but a lean camel is bigger than a horse. The Jinxiu Nianhua Hotel suddenly announced that a young woman in her early twenties would be the president, which made people in the industry talk about it for a whole month. Finally, under Jingrong's excellent handling, all the voices of gloating gradually disappeared.
This was Jingrong's first time dealing with hotel management, so it was inevitable that she felt a little overwhelmed. The assistant assigned to her by President Xue was an all-rounder, but this did not mean that Jingrong could rely on this all-rounder to slack off. Xue Jingrong, that loser, treated herself as invisible when G-Dragon was not around, and was completely unable to give Jingrong any help. Of course, the strong Jingrong never expected to rely on others.
Perfection or nothing—that's Jingrong's life motto. So, upon receiving her appointment from President Xue, she threw herself completely into her work. Calling her a workaholic wouldn't be an exaggeration, because she knew this was just the beginning. Only when she demonstrated the qualities a leader should possess would President Xue truly be assured, and only then would she truly learn something useful. Growth requires steady progress.
On the contrary, Xue Jingrong's stepmother, who was not much older than her, came to Jingrong's office several times to visit her with "loving snacks". What she talked about most was that President Xue's cruel exploitation of his daughter was too much. It seemed that she could empathize with Jingrong's tiredness. However, after feeling the stepmother's enthusiasm several times, Jingrong could not stand it anymore. After discussing business, she inadvertently mentioned it to President Xue. President Xue, who was in a good mood because there was a successor and had a tendency to respond to Jingrong's requests more and more, did not know what he said to the stepmother. From then on, the stepmother never appeared in front of Jingrong again.
"President Xue, you need to attend today's dinner in person. Do you want me to order a dress for you?"
Jing Rong leaned back in the chair and rubbed his temples with a headache. "Jing Ran, do you have to be so omnipotent? If you continue like this, I will be really stressed out, okay?"
The assistant, who was like the older brother next door during breaks, laughed and said, "I can't help it. The boss is too strong. If I can't keep up with the pace, I'm afraid I'll be eliminated."
"It's not a question of whether you can keep up with the pace now. You've already made the boss feel oppressed."
Zhang Jingran curved his lips and smiled, "It's my honor."
Jing Rong smiled, "Okay, go order a dress for me, and one for you too, so we can both attend." Zhang Jingran nodded, and just as he was about to step out of the office, Jing Rong stopped him, "Wait a minute, Jingran, go to the HR department first and tell them to hurry up and hire a secretary for me."
"President, do you think I did something wrong?"
"I'm afraid that if you even take charge of ordering the dress, your girlfriend might misunderstand you someday."
Zhang Jingran smiled and said, "I thought the president who cares most about the lives of his employees knew that I was still single."
"But you'll eventually be naked, and I'm just preparing for a rainy day."
The Human Resources Department acted quickly and screened out a group of people on the third day. Jing Rong spent an hour and finally decided on the final candidate, a girl who was not strong enough but careful and serious.
Ever since she had her own secretary, Jing Rong no longer attended most dinners or occasions in person. She would let her all-round assistant take the secretary to attend. Of course, she couldn't always push the occasions she should attend to others. At noon that day, Jing Rong had just finished a negotiation and was on her way out of the restaurant to the parking lot when she saw a sunny smile on the big screen. Jing Rong's eyes were distracted for a moment.
The secretary was very attentive and noticed Jingrong's distraction. She asked with a smile, "President, do you like the sun too?"
Jing Rong curled up the corners of his mouth and smiled, neither nodding nor shaking his head.
The secretary was quite surprised: "I didn't expect that someone as capable as the president would also be a fan. I like Taeyang too, but my real favorite is G-Dragon!"
Thinking back to when G-Dragon called her a few days ago to apologize, saying he was currently developing overseas and therefore didn't have time to meet, Jing Rong raised an eyebrow: "Aren't they currently developing overseas? Why is Taeyang back?"
"It seems the president doesn't care enough about the idols." The secretary said, "Taeyang and TOP came back the day before yesterday, and Jiyong is abroad with his brothers."
"Does this mean that the Sun will develop in the country?"
"That's right, but Taeyang hasn't participated in any activities these days. It seems like he wants to take a vacation."
Jing Rong nodded to show that he understood, and then said: "You go back first, I have something to do in the afternoon."
"Okay, then may I ask if the president will be back this afternoon?"
"I'm not sure yet. If you have any questions, go directly to Assistant Zhang."
"yes."
Jing Rong got back into the car, took out his phone and dialed Quan Zhilong's number. The call was picked up just as the call was connected. Quan Zhilong's signature baby voice was still clearly heard by Jing Rong despite the background noise: "Dear, it's rare for you to call me. Do you miss me?"
G-Dragon has been really upset by Seol Jingrong's lukewarm attitude lately. Sometimes when he's on a show, he can't help but think of Seol Jingrong. Of course, it's not because he misses her, but because he wants to know what she wants to do. After all, in their previous relationship, Seol Jingrong was always the one who took the initiative. However, even though Seol Jingrong's attitude makes G-Dragon, who is distracted by work, a little irritated, he is increasingly reluctant to break up. This is probably a man's bad nature. If Seol Jingrong had been as clingy as Seol Jingrong, G-Dragon would have said those two words when he called her that morning.
Ignoring Quan Zhilong's coquettishness, Jing Rong asked calmly, "Are you busy now?"
"Well, I have to go on a show later, so if you miss me, please tell me as soon as possible, otherwise you won't have the chance."
"Can you give me Sun-kun's contact information?" Jing Rong asked readily.
Quan Zhilong was stunned. He didn't expect Jingrong to call him to ask for someone else's number. "You don't even have time to talk to your boyfriend on the phone. Do you think you can use Yongbae's number?"
"I won't be busy all day long." Jing Rong chuckled. No matter how busy he was, he could squeeze out some time.
"But, dear." Quan Zhilong's voice began to become pitiful. "The first time you called me since I went abroad was to ask for Yongbae's number. How embarrassed are you!"
Jing Rong was troubled by Quan Zhilong's unconventional behavior. He just asked for a phone number, but there were so many things to do. "Stop it, you know why I'm looking for Sun-kun."
"I know, isn't it because he was kind enough to find your wallet and enthusiastically returned it to its rightful owner!" G-Dragon muttered, with a genuinely lovestruck demeanor. "Yongbae is our brother, there's no need for you to be so serious about him, okay?"
"But that's your brother." Jing Rong emphasized. You are you and I am me. She is very clear about this.
G-Dragon curled his lips and wanted to say something, but Seungri and Daesung came over and called him to get ready to go on stage. G-Dragon could only reluctantly say a number and hung up the phone in a hurry.
Seungri put his hand on Quan Zhilong's shoulder and said, "Brother, is this the so-called distance makes beauty? I didn't see you doing anything when we were in Seoul, but as soon as you got to Japan, you took the opportunity to call Miss Xue?"
Dacheng echoed from the side: "This is love!"
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