Chapter 5 Best Friend
Unfortunately, Taeyang, who had just arrived at the gym, received a call from Jingrong, so his fitness plan was forced to stop. However, the other party was his good brother's girlfriend, and it seemed that they had been in conflict some time ago. Adhering to the principle of helping each other if possible, Taeyang, who had zero experience in love, accepted Jingrong's invitation and immediately called G-Dragon the next moment. Unfortunately, no one answered, so Taeyang changed to sending a text message, then took a shower and changed back into his regular clothes. When he walked to the underground parking lot, Jingrong's car was already downstairs with its headlights on, and he flashed a few times when he saw him coming down.
"So soon?"
Jing Rong stuck his head out and said with a smile, "We happened to be nearby, so it would be faster, but you came down just as I arrived."
Twenty-five-year-old Sun still smiles as brightly and carefree as a child. The vitality and positive energy he carries seem to be able to infect everyone. Jing Rong's real age is one year older than Sun. At this moment, it really feels like he is a child. He likes and envies such optimism and positivity, just like the night looks forward to the dawn.
Because of Taeyang's status, they didn't go anywhere special. After all, they were treating him to a meal to express their gratitude. Jing Rong took Taeyang to a very formal Western restaurant. After parking the car and following the waiter inside, Jing Rong explained to Taeyang, "Taeyang-kun, I heard from a friend that this restaurant has a good reputation and an elegant environment. They also need to make a reservation to enter, so you don't have to worry about being discovered by the media or fans."
Taiyang smiled in surprise, in appreciation of Jingrong's attentiveness: "Actually, there's no need. My disguise has always been very successful. As long as I don't go to places with too many people, there's usually no problem." After thinking for a moment, he added, "You're Zhilong's girlfriend, which means you're also our friend. There's really no need to be so cautious."
"The Sun-kun is always so understanding. But I'm just saying thank you, so I can't let this lead to any scandals about you, who never gets involved in gossip."
Taeyang felt a little tricky. He found that Jingrong had a good impression of him because he had helped her before, but this good impression only made him feel distant under her meticulous etiquette. Taeyang agreed to Jingrong's invitation today, not because he really needed her for a meal, but because he felt that his friend had changed girlfriends one after another over the years, and so far, Jingrong was the only one whom he could seriously introduce to his teammates as his girlfriend. Taeyang felt from the bottom of his heart that Jingrong might be extraordinary to G-Dragon, but he only saw alienation in Jingrong, alienation from them and from Ji-Dragon.
Taiyang felt that if possible, he should do something for them, but under Jingrong's indiscriminate alienation, it would only seem unreasonable to rashly start to comfort her. Jingrong was not a simple and harmless girl. She had been in the entertainment industry for so many years. Even if Jingrong, who had a strong aura, restrained her momentum, Taiyang would not treat her as a little white rabbit. For a woman like this, perhaps only friends were qualified to discuss emotional issues with her.
Therefore, the most urgent thing is to eliminate the barriers between each other. Taiyang, contrary to his passive attitude when interacting with others, took the initiative to say to Jingrong: "We have a good relationship with Zhilong, just like brothers. Don't be so polite. Just call me by my name. Can I call you Jingrong?"
Jing Rong raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Of course."
"Xue Jingrong."
Jing Rong and Taiyang turned around and saw Zhang Zhiyao approaching gracefully in a light green short skirt. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Since when did the Ice Queen start going for the fresh and clean style?"
"If a lazy young lady like you can transform into a white-collar elite, why can't I change my style?" Zhang Zhiyao tilted his chin towards the sun. "Isn't this our big star? Why did she come with you?"
"Can't I be friends with a famous star?" Jing Rong smiled and introduced him to Taiyang, "This is my friend, Zhang Zhiyao."
Sun nodded: "Miss Zhang, it's our first meeting, please pay more attention to me."
"Nice to meet you." Zhang Zhiyao nodded half-heartedly, then turned his gaze to Jing Rong. "I'm just surprised that you, who haven't had a day off for half a month, actually have time to go out for dinner with friends. And if I remember correctly, you were at a dinner party an hour ago, right?"
"How do you know?"
"I just ran into my brother, and he was still sighing about how girls change when they grow up. Xue Jingrong, the prodigal daughter who used to be the most troublesome, has now become a rising business star. Someone like me who doesn't want to make progress can only be made into a useless piece of shit by you."
"You have a brother, so why do you need to be like me?" Jingrong said indifferently. Among Xue Jingrong's friends, Xue Jingrong's own situation was a little special. As an only child, her father had a large business. She could have just sat back and waited for the old man to support her like her childhood friends, but her father had a beautiful and shrewd young wife. If she continued to live like this, once her father died, Xue Jingrong's good days would probably be over. Jingrong was not a philanthropist. She had already regarded this as an experience. Since it was an experience, she must learn enough before returning. Otherwise, how could she justify her recent losses?
Jingrong and Zhang Zhiyao were chatting casually. Then she looked around and was about to say goodbye to Zhang Zhiyao when a gentle man wearing glasses came over. "Zhiyao." Seeing Xue Jingrong clearly, the man seemed very surprised. "Xue Jingrongxi, you are here too?"
"We just happened to meet at the door. You must be busy, right? Let's go in first." Jing Rong tactfully took Taiyang to the private room he had reserved. He hadn't taken two steps when he heard Zhang Zhiyao's lazy voice, "It's so hard to meet up with an old classmate. It wouldn't be a big deal to have a meal together?"
Glancing at the silent Taiyang, Jing Rong said calmly, "Another day is fine."
"Why wait for another day? Why wait until another day?" Zhang Zhiyao also looked at the sun. "Isn't the sun going to mind?"
Just as Yang Taiyang was about to shake his head, the man next to Zhang Zhiyao saw Jingrong's slightly frowned brow and said, "Zhiyao, forget it. Xue Jingrongxi and I are not in the same class. We are just alumni at best. Don't let me disturb their date."
Zhang Zhiyao sneered: "The squad leader is still the same as before, shrinking back when he sees Jingrong."
The man smiled bitterly and shook his head, but then he heard Zhang Zhiyao say, "It's just that squad leader may not know, our Xue Jingrong has changed a lot since she grew up. Now she has taken over the family hotel. Your plan may interest her."
"Proposal?" Jing Rong finally saw the folder in the man's hand. After thinking for a moment, she said, "If it's about work, we can make another appointment. Tonight or tomorrow is fine."
"Wouldn't it be better to talk about work while reminiscing about the past?" Zhang Zhiyao smiled charmingly. "By the way, I also want to see Jingrong at work."
The reason why Taiyang agreed to Jingrong's invitation was simply because he wanted to communicate with her more. Now Jingrong was being pestered by Zhang Zhiyao, and he was not a person without tact. Before Jingrong could refuse, he said, "Jingrong, why don't you go with your friends first? It's okay for us to get together next time."
Of course Jing Rong would not agree. It was she who invited Sun. How could she abandon the guest now? Moreover, this guest was her benefactor and a star. It was not easy for him to take the time to accept her invitation. There was no reason to send him away halfway.
Finally, at the insistence of Jing Rong and Zhang Zhiyao, the four of them had dinner together.
Zhang Zhiyao had been insisting on dragging Jingrong along to eat with them, but she didn't say a word during the meal. Since she didn't speak, Jingrong didn't ask. Her personality wasn't exactly enthusiastic, and Zhang Zhiyao was just her ex's best friend, so there was no need for her to be so attentive. Besides, she wasn't the real person, so the more she said, the more mistakes she'd make. So, the atmosphere in the private room was a little awkward. Jingrong could ignore Zhang Zhiyao and her friend, but she couldn't ignore Taiyang, so she leaned over and had a brief chat with Taiyang.
After dinner, the man who came with Zhang Zhiyao went to drive the car. Zhang Zhiyao glanced at the sun for a few times, pulled Jingrong forward a few steps, and whispered, "Have you forgotten how you got into the hospital last time? Why are you hanging out with that guy's friends again?! I thought you figured it out and knew to work hard to take over your uncle's business, but..." Zhang Zhiyao felt a little disappointed. People like them could find any boyfriend they wanted, but Xue Jingrong, who seemed to be the most unsuccessful, was so useless. Even if she wanted to hang herself on a tree, she should at least find a tree that was willing to be hanged by her. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the man had no intention of caring about her at all! Thinking of this, Zhang Zhiyao stomped his feet, "You're going to piss me off to death!"
Zhang Zhiyao, dressed in youthful and bright clothes, matched the stomping action with the demeanor of a young woman. Jing Rong couldn't help laughing, and there was a slight warmth in his eyes. "Don't glare at me. I invited Taiyangxi to dinner because I want to thank him for helping me last time... Don't disbelieve me, I told you that the honest man who returned the lost money..."
Zhang Zhiyao then remembered, turned her head to look at Taiyang not far away, and nodded: "Okay, I admit that he is much better than that guy. If you like him, I strongly support you." As she spoke, she lifted the hair by her ear in a charming way, and walked away gracefully in her high heels, as if she was not the one who stomped her feet in anger just now. When she passed by Taiyang, she gave him a rare friendly smile, which surprised Taiyang and he immediately turned his gaze to Jingrong.
Jing Rong smiled with her head down, still digesting Zhang Zhiyao's last words. Now she understood what the best friend was.
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