Jiang Tian didn't answer him directly, but instead said, "I learned a lesson from him: it's useless to treat others as a lifeline."
She didn't say it explicitly, but Wei Jingshen's heart trembled.
Yes, when her life has reached its darkest point, a relationship might give her the illusion that she can grasp happiness.
So this is the reason why Luo Wenxi is so arrogant, after all, Jiang Tian once regarded him as someone who could save her life.
Wei Jingshen didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he tried to compose himself and gave her a smile: "Let's go to the company."
Jiang Tian went to the company with him.
The company was frequented by highly educated white-collar workers, who all nodded and greeted Wei Jingshen when they saw him.
Wei Jingshen's social etiquette was impeccable.
He has always given people a sense of distance, and everyone is used to it.
However, the fact that he was accompanied by another person this time still attracted some attention.
Others subtly cast curious glances at the people around Wei Jingshen.
Even though she was wearing a mask, judging from her body shape, she should be a woman.
Wei Jingshen didn't intend to introduce her, so they couldn't ask.
Who exactly is this woman?
The employees didn't think about the gossip; in their minds, the president was like a ruthless work machine.
It is said that he received special training from a young age, and many business partners tried to approach him by inviting him to spend the night with beautiful women, but he refused them all.
What's more, he's about to get married.
Everyone in the company knew that his fiancée was none other than the infamous eldest daughter of the Zhou family.
Zhou Xiaoxiao's notoriety is limited to her own company.
Many people don't understand her.
Whenever a woman is near Wei Jingshen, Zhou Xiaoxiao will relentlessly question her, treating her as an invisible rival in love.
Wei Jingshen's company is full of elites, and their families are already very well-off. Why would they want to target other people's boyfriends?
Moreover, according to what they knew, Wei Jingshen had never had a formal relationship with her.
From the very beginning, it was the two families that were in contact, and Wei Jingshen simply let things take their course.
And so, Zhou Xiaoxiao had already put on the airs of a boss lady, and many people could already foresee how chaotic and exciting the lives of those beautiful single female employees would be in the future.
But the company's benefits are much better than other companies, so it's absolutely impossible for them to switch jobs for a woman.
Even though the woman had caught their attention, they quickly dismissed some of their unfounded suspicions.
After all, for them, no one could withstand Miss Zhou's dark accountability.
Wei Jingshen ignored the subtle stares from those around him.
He didn't intend for Jiang Tian to socialize; these things might be considered formalities in a different sense for her.
He brought Jiang Tian to the company today, firstly because he was worried that she might get into trouble again while she was alone in the villa, and secondly because he wanted to see what kind of work she liked.
He told Jiang Tian his plan directly, without being tactful, because she would back down.
“I’ve looked into the work at that factory; it’s incredibly physically demanding. We’ve known each other for a while, and I’m pursuing you, so I want you to discover new interests and try to change that job. The company has many positions, each with different areas of responsibility. You can look into them and see if there’s anything you like. If you do, I’ll send you abroad to study that major, and when you graduate, you can join my company.”
Wei Jingshen spoke with utmost sincerity; he even paved the way for Jiang Tian.
Rather than letting her be a caged canary, Wei Jingshen would prefer that she find her true self.
The prolonged torment had long since robbed her of hope for life, and Wei Jingshen wanted to help her find a new anchor in her life.
His sincerity did indeed touch Jiang Tian.
After all, no one would send someone to school to broaden their horizons and expand their life's scope when they intend to harm them maliciously.
More than wealth and luxury jewelry, what Jiang Tian needs most is the opportunity to study and fulfill her spiritual dreams.
After a long while, she slowly opened her mouth and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I am not good enough for you. I don't dare to think about those things. I don't want to owe anyone a favor."
If you owe something, you have to pay it back.
Wei Jingshen saw through her logic.
To repay a childhood debt of gratitude, she willingly took care of a seriously ill old man without ever complaining. Even when he brought her to this unfamiliar city and forced her to imitate her biological sister, she never gave up.
Someone like her has a clear sense of wariness towards others; perhaps she had already drawn a line in her mind when the two people first met.
She didn't want him to cross that line, and she wouldn't cross it herself either.
Having received little kindness from childhood, she kept herself well hidden, at least that way she wouldn't receive too much malice.
Wei Jingshen smiled and said, "I didn't say you couldn't pay me back. You can also consider the gift I gave you as a transaction, because I have something to ask you."
Jiang Tian looked at him: "What do you want me to do?"
“I don’t want to continue the marriage alliance with the Zhou family. I can’t bear the responsibility of marrying someone who will ruin the family. But Grandma really wants to witness my wedding. If possible, I hope that the protagonists of the engagement ceremony are you and me. My condition is that simple.”
Wei Jingshen spoke slowly and deliberately, but his palms were sweating.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Tian looked at him quietly and said, "I'm the one who's taking advantage. I've always been the one taking advantage."
"You've misunderstood. For you, studying abroad might be a dream you'll never achieve, but all I need is a phone call. And yet, because of my feelings for you, I've developed a longing for you. Do you know how long you've tormented me in my dreams…"
Towards the end, Wei Jingshen's tone even became somewhat uncomfortable.
After he finished speaking, Jiang Tian did not answer him for a long time.
A sense of disappointment welled up in Wei Jingshen's heart. He warned himself not to act rashly, and even more so, not to be careless. If he failed this time, he would try again next time.
However, things suddenly took an unexpected turn.
"Let me be your girlfriend."
Driven by a thirst for knowledge that overcame a certain fear, Jiang Tian suddenly spoke up.
Wei Jingshen seemed to have been struck by lightning, and couldn't find his voice for a long time.
He spoke with some difficulty, "...What did you say?"
“We are from different social classes and have different family backgrounds. There are too many mismatches between us. I know you may like me a lot now, but you may also dislike me in the future. You are right, I should cherish what I can. I really want to go to school, so I'm dating you. Will you take me to school?”
Wei Jingshen felt as if someone had hit him hard in the heart again, but he didn't show the pain.
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