Chapter 124: Jealousy
Zhang Yun was stunned.
There was a row of curtains in the large dressing room. At this moment, a female voice came from behind the curtains, with a hint of annoyance and coquettishness, "Jiang Jingyan, my hair is tangled in the zipper."
Jiang Jingyan closed the music sheet, stood up and walked to the curtain, "Miss Zhang, have you seen enough?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang." The driver bowed and apologized, "Our lady—"
"I'm here to find Bai Qing." Zhang Yun interrupted him, trying to save face.
The man snorted and laughed, his tone sarcastic, "Come to the women's locker room, looking for senior brother?"
"Someone saw him come in with a girl, Mr. Jiang, have you seen him?"
"No."
Zhang Yun took a big step forward.
Jiang Jingyan turned sideways to the door, his eyelids slightly raised, his expression darkening for a moment, "You are being presumptuous."
"Mr. Jiang won't let me investigate. Could it be that he's covering up for that girl?"
The locker room suddenly fell silent.
Jiang Jingyan twirled the long hair out of his hand, turned around, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked down with disdain, "Who are you investigating?"
His aura was too fierce. Zhang Yun clenched her fists and stood still. If she left like this, she would lose face. If she didn't leave, the Zhang family might not offend Jiang Jingyan for her.
It's difficult to get off the tiger's back.
Just as the situation was at a stalemate, Lian Zhuo rushed to the door and exclaimed, "Miss Zhang!"
He caught a glimpse of the man's expression in the room and bowed his head to admit his mistake. "Mr. Jiang, I was sent away and didn't notice Miss Zhang coming over."
Zhang Yun's face was as ugly as it could be, and her voice was muffled. "Was he sent away?"
She turned her head sharply, and the driver panicked and muttered in a low voice, "Miss, don't let us fall into a trap."
Chen Qing changed into his performance clothes and walked out from behind the curtain with a look of surprise on his face.
Jiang Jingyan put his arm around her and raised his chin slightly, "Miss Zhang, is there anyone you are looking for in this room?"
Zhang Yun's mind flashed quickly with Wei Yin's face, and she reluctantly took a step back. "I'm sorry for being abrupt, Mr. Jiang, please forgive me."
"This won't happen again." Jiang Jingyan's tone deepened, and he warned her in a very serious tone, "Minister Zhang has always been very considerate in his conduct. Miss Zhang should also be more calm."
Zhang Yun remained silent, and after being taught a lesson, she retreated in disgrace.
Lian Zhuo closed the door and called her, "Ms. Zhang, Mr. Jiang's schedule is quite sensitive."
The driver quickly replied, "Understood, understood. We won't reveal a single word to anyone."
In reality, regardless of whether this statement was made or not, the Zhang family would have chewed up the incident and swallowed it back. For a wealthy and powerful individual of this level, their private lives were forbidden within their circle, and could potentially become leverage for blackmail. The Zhang and Jiang families had no grudges, so exposing this would be a provocation.
Lian Zhuo nodded and watched them leave.
Inside the room, Chen Qing couldn't help laughing, "Secretary Lian's acting is so exaggerated."
She imitated Lian Zhuo's expression when he walked in and couldn't stop laughing.
Jiang Jingyan's eyes wrinkled with laughter. "You little heartless thing, you gave me a role, and now you're not going to acknowledge it after you've performed it?"
Chen Qing pushed him away and said, “If it weren’t for you, even the secretary wouldn’t have to be an actor here.”
"Does it have anything to do with me?"
She glared.
The man scratched her chin and said, "You changed your expression so quickly."
"That's right. If Wei Yin hadn't wanted to trick me, would there be any need to put on this show?"
Chen Qing sat down in front of the mirror and put away the music scores.
Wei Yin didn't get anything out of the wheelchair incident. Last night, the teacher in charge told her after returning to the room that the leader didn't investigate further because the "performance was important". He only asked Wei Yin to apologize and ordered everyone who knew about it not to spread it.
Chen Qing felt that she would not easily agree to an apology. In addition, there were too many people present at the rehearsal today. In order to prevent someone from taking advantage of the chaos to set up a trap, he contacted Lian Zhuo and asked him to come over in the name of delivering a music sheet.
But I didn’t expect Jiang Jingyan to come along.
Chen Qing was annoyed. "Mr. Jiang, you are a very busy person. The show is over, let's go."
"You're crossing the river and then destroying the bridge?" Jiang Jingyan was both angry and amused, loosening his tie. "I'm here to help you, why are you rushing me?"
"I'm going to go on stage in a moment."
"Wait for you."
"The locker room isn't air-conditioned. You'll get heatstroke here."
Jiang Jingyan was already feeling hot, sweat soaking his collar. He looked up at the room and said, "The conditions are a bit poor. There's no single room?"
"It's not my turn to play solo."
He pulled Chen Qing's wrist and it took two or three tugs before it moved.
"Are you born in the Year of the Donkey?" Jiang Jingyan frowned and wiped the sweat off her forehead with his fingertips. "You've been steaming here for a few days. Why didn't you tell me?"
Chen Qing twisted his body and said, "I don't want special treatment."
Even though she didn't say it, Jiang Jingyan understood that Chen Qing had been extremely well-behaved over the years, fearing that it would bring trouble to him and the Luo family. Whenever she went out, she would keep her mouth shut and avoid mentioning her family.
He tightened his arms, holding her on his lap, and looked her over. She was drenched in sweat, her skin pink from the heat. Her performance outfit was a cyan sleeveless cheongsam, not quite the right size. The buttons on her chest were tight, revealing her round figure.
Jiang Jingyan couldn't help but be attached to her. His nose brushed against her sweaty neck, and he smelled a faint orange scent. "If you have any requests, just ask. If you don't, I'll criticize Lian Zhuo."
"What are you criticizing Secretary Lian for?"
"He can't take good care of you."
Chen Qing nudged his waist and abdomen with his elbow, but it was too hard to push, so he lost his temper and said, "I can take care of myself. You go take care of Miss Wei."
The man's laughter pierced through her chest, making half of her body numb.
"why are you laughing."
"I'm laughing at you for being so jealous."
Chen Qing wanted to talk back, but was kissed. Jiang Jingyan had never been as intimate as a dragonfly touching the water. His warm lips and tongue raged, stirring up a hurricane in her heart, making her feel dizzy and willing to fall into the abyss.
There were vague signs of people passing by in the corridor, probably students coming back from lunch to get ready.
Lian Zhuo knocked on the door to remind him.
Jiang Jingyan knew when to stop, and immediately pulled away to fix her loosened buttons, "Wait a little longer."
Chen Qing stared blankly, "What are you waiting for?"
He said nothing, with a faint smile on his lips.
…
No one knew that Jiang Jingyan was coming to the scenic area, and he really shocked the organizers when he showed up.
Even Yan Baiqing was stunned.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" He gestured to his secretary to pour tea. "It seems we're being inconsiderate."
Jiang Jingyan threw his suit jacket on the sofa and sat arrogantly, "Just take a look, I don't want such a big scene."
The staff in the reception room left and arranged seats urgently.
Although it is a rehearsal, it is also an important ceremony before the opening. Some of the leaders present today are visiting for the sake of face, but in fact they are here to test the waters and build relationships. They may not necessarily come on the opening day.
Jiang Jingyan is not on the invitation list this time, so all aspects need to be re-arranged.
Things that should be avoided should also be avoided.
Yan Baiqing shook his teacup and said, "Are you looking at Miss Wei or Qing'er? Jingyan is so busy with all the girls now, it's really hard for him."
Jiang Jing's smile was not reflected in his eyes. "My flowers don't need my senior brother to worry about them. But Miss Zhang caught me in the act."
Yan Baiqing frowned and turned his head to ask his secretary, "Is Miss Zhang here?"
"The Security Department mentioned it. They said Miss Zhang came to see you, stayed for less than an hour, and then left." The secretary was embarrassed. "You were busy at the time, so I didn't have time to report it."
Jiang Jingyan picked up the grapes on the table and put them into his mouth. "It seems that it is my senior brother who is working hard. Even if you are busy with official business, don't forget to comfort your future sister-in-law."
"Miss Zhang doesn't know about this." Yan Baiqing knocked out a cigarette and handed it over. "I'm sorry to spoil your fun."
The man didn't take it, rapping his knuckles on the armrest. "It's okay."
Yan Baiqing wasn't embarrassed either. He took his hand back and played with the thin cigarette. "The show starts at 1:30. Let's watch it first before leaving?"
"I don't have much time." Jiang Jingyan looked at his watch, "I'm going to use my senior brother's place to interrogate someone."
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