Chapter 104 Ji Baishen, You're Behaving More and More Strangely
On Thursday morning, after having breakfast at Xiyuan, Lin Zaoyi drove towards the west of the city. Luckily, the pastries were freshly baked when she arrived.
After getting the items, he stepped on the gas and drove to the Ji family's residence.
I ran into Brother He Nian in the parking lot.
Meng Henian was momentarily confused, then carefully chose his words, "Are you really with Ji Baishen?"
Lin Zaoyi: "...No way."
It's no wonder the other party misunderstood; they had just gone on a blind date a few days ago, and now they were carrying pastries—anyone would think too much.
She explained, "I owe President Ji something; he promised to give me the news."
Meng Henian glanced at the bag; he recognized the logo. It seemed Ji Bai had gone quite deep into the trap.
That was enough; I didn't ask any more questions.
Top-level CEO's Office.
As soon as Meng Henian pushed the door open, he noticed Ji Boshen's brows furrow slightly. "Isn't it 11 o'clock?"
How could they not understand the unspoken meaning: that he had arrived too early, at the wrong time?
He sat down in the chair opposite the desk and said, "I'm going to give you some advice. You can go and do your work with Zaoyi first."
The secretary came in and asked the guest what they would like to drink.
Meng Henian: "Thank you for the coffee."
The secretary turned to look at the other one. Lin Zaoyi was about to say that coffee would be fine, but the secretary spoke first, "Reporter Lin, coffee, juice, milk, what would you like to drink?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Henian turned his gaze to Ji Baishen, then understood.
He has a headache.
Since the option was offered, Lin Zaoyi asked her secretary for a glass of juice.
A short while later, there was another knock on the door; it was Ji Baishen's assistant.
Ji Baishen said succinctly, "This is reporter Lin. You will be in contact with her regarding news related to pharmaceutical research and development from now on."
These two words are key from now on.
The assistant paused for half a second before nodding, "Okay."
Lin Zaoyi was flattered and said, "Mr. Ji, thank you very much."
Ji Baishen pointed to the pastries he had bought, saying, "We can't eat things for free."
She gestured to her assistant to take her to the small conference room attached to the office.
Thick, soundproof glass doesn't block the view, but it does block the sound.
Meng Henian scrutinized him, "Ji Baishen, something's getting increasingly off you."
Ji Baishen didn't meet his gaze, but picked up the document on top and asked, "What are you trying to say?"
What do you think?
He ignored it.
Meng Henian assumed he was feeling guilty and glanced at the figure in the glass. "When Zao Yi asks you for an interview, will you give it to her?"
This time, Ji Bai thought it over carefully, but instead of answering, he asked in return, "Do you think Tan Zhaojing will agree?"
It was a joke, but the tone was serious.
Meng Henian: "...No, what are you comparing yourself to Tan Zhaojing for?"
Ji Boshen: "Don't you always compare me to him?"
That's in comparison to how heartless you two are!
The secretary brought in coffee, which Meng Henian took and brought to his lips, but then he took it away and earnestly advised, "Bai Shen, Zao Yi is from Zhaojing, so don't interfere."
"What did I do?" Ji Boshen looked up from the documents. "First, they broke up; second, Tan Zhaojing kept pestering her; and finally, Lin Zaoyi came to the wedding willingly. It's not my place to 'interfere'."
Meng Henian: "..."
All that talk has been a waste of breath.
"So, you're serious?"
Ji Baishen didn't say anything, and continued to look at the documents with his head down. Just like that night, he couldn't calm down.
After a two-second pause, she parted her lips slightly and said, "Not really."
Meng Henian asked, "What do you mean by 'not saying'?"
Ji Baishen: "Try to understand the literal meaning yourself. If you really can't, ask your elementary school Chinese teacher."
Meng Henian: "..."
My good intentions were completely wasted.
...
Lin Zaoyi left the meeting room forty minutes later. He Nian was still there, holding documents in his hands, his brows slightly furrowed.
It's rare to see him so serious.
She walked over and softly called out, "Brother He Nian."
Meng Henian looked up and said, "I'll give you this issue of Ji Baishen first. For the news about pharmaceutical research and development, come to me and I'll give you exclusives."
The purpose of doing this is simple: to minimize the opportunities for Zao Yi and Ji Baishen to meet, which is better for everyone.
Sensing a dagger being shot at him, he didn't dodge, letting Ji Baishen stab him wildly.
Lin Zaoyi was completely unaware; all she knew was that she had been hit by a pancake.
Her eyes were full of smiles. "Thank you, Brother He Nian."
He tilted his head slightly and looked at President Ji. Ji Baishen softened his sharpness in a second and met his gaze. "Your assistant will inform you of the time for the second half."
Lin Zaoyi nodded, "Okay, you guys get back to work."
For some unknown reason, she turned back after reaching the door. "Brother He Nian, could you tell me why the Meng family suddenly started developing a medical sector?"
The Meng family made their fortune in the hotel industry, and in recent years they have been involved mostly in resorts. Before that, there had been no word about them being involved in the pharmaceutical industry.
He Nian said, "I want to see if it's profitable."
This sounded reasonable, yet somewhat perfunctory, which Lin Zaoyi found strange.
But I couldn't ask too many questions, because He Nian Ge wasn't Xi Xi.
******
It was almost noon when Lin Zaoyi left the Ji family's place. She parked her car at a convenience store, bought a sandwich, ate a couple of bites at a red light, and still had half left when she got to the front desk parking lot.
She chewed as she walked towards the elevator, and for some reason wondered if Tan Zhaojing would come today. She checked her messages, but there were none.
I can't quite tell whether I feel disappointed or relieved.
Perhaps... both are true.
Suddenly, a horn blared in my ears, short and sharp.
I instinctively turned my head and saw that familiar black car. I turned back without making a sound, but kept walking.
However—
The back door opened, and the man strode towards her with his long legs. "Don't pretend."
"..."
She paused for a moment. "Is there something you need?"
Tan Zhaojing gestured with his chin toward the car, "Let's talk in the car."
"don't want."
He seemed easy to talk to, nodding and saying, "Okay."
But the next thing the man wanted to say was, "Then stand here and keep me company."
After a five-second standoff, she gave in. The parking lot was always busy, and she didn't want to attract attention.
Once in the car, Lin Zaoyi pressed herself almost against the door, maximizing the distance between them. She knew very well how pathetic she was, and was afraid that if he got any closer, she would lose all her principles.
Assistant Shao felt he had to disappear, and even with the partition, he still felt uncomfortable sitting in the car.
Before the boss makes a move, ask for permission, "Mr. Tan, I'll get out of the car to make a phone call."
The door closed gently. Because the car was relatively quiet, the sound was still abrupt, but it also brought a little warmth to the dull atmosphere.
Tan Zhaojing sighed softly. Sometimes, he didn't know what to do with her. It seemed that the only thing he could use was her domineering nature.
"You really don't want to talk to me?"
Even though her voice was very soft, Lin Zaoyi felt a pang of jealousy mixed with an inexplicable bitterness. She lowered her eyes and remained silent.
He held out his hand. "Give me the sandwich."
He picked up a bag with a logo that was lying to the side and said, "Let's eat this."
This time, she spoke up, "No."
I don't know if it was out of spite or what, but I kept shoving the sandwich in my mouth. I ate it so fast that I choked.
Tan Zhaojing glanced at her helplessly.
Stubborn.
He pulled a bottle of water from the locker, twisted off the cap, and brought it to his lips. "If you're still stubborn, I'll feed you with my mouth."
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