After returning from Han's mother's funeral, Tang Ning threw herself back into the chaotic work situation. Fortunately, thanks to her tireless efforts, the company was spared bankruptcy and liquidation, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
About two days later, Tang Ning had just finished an emergency meeting with a group of company executives when she pushed open the glass door of the conference room and asked her secretary about her afternoon schedule as she walked out. Suddenly, she heard a voice that was all too familiar behind her.
"Tang Ning!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning paused slightly, turned around abruptly, and saw Han Jun, dressed in a black suit and carrying a suitcase, standing five meters behind her.
Seeing his renewed high spirits, Tang Ning's previously furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up.
"Welcome back, Han Jun."
She said with a smile.
Judging from Han Jun's attire, it was clear that he had just returned to Qing City. He hadn't even put down his suitcase before coming directly to the company.
Ningzhen was founded by the two of them. With Han Jun's help, Tang Ning, who was no longer fighting alone, finally felt that the burden on her shoulders was not so heavy. When they analyzed things together, Han Jun could think of everything that she couldn't. The two complemented each other, as if they had returned to the time when they first started their business.
Although Han Jun is a jerk in relationships, he possesses unique talent and ability in company operations.
At the end of the day, the results were even more outstanding than her efforts in the previous few days alone, and the company, which had been shrouded in gloom and filled with anxiety, once again burst forth with enthusiasm and hope.
Around 7:30 p.m., Han Jun went to the restroom and then discovered that Tang Ning was missing. After asking the others present, he learned that Tang Ning had left.
"...But President Tang has only been gone for two minutes, she should be in the elevator now."
Upon seeing Han Jun's visibly disappointed expression, one of the secretaries couldn't bear it and blurted out a comment.
"Yes, yes, President Tang just left, they probably haven't even reached the underground parking garage yet..."
The others subconsciously echoed.
"Thanks!"
Upon hearing these reminders, Han Jun's eyes lit up, and he headed straight for the elevator without looking back. However, neither of the two elevators had come up yet. Feeling anxious, Han Jun ran towards the emergency exit without hesitation.
The remaining secretaries exchanged glances, and after a long while, one of them finally spoke up, "I wonder if President Han has managed to win over President Tang..."
"Yes, that's all we can do to help. The rest is up to them."
"Actually, after working together today, I realized that President Han is actually the one who gets along best with President Tang, but..."
"Regardless, I respect President Tang's choice. President Han may be a good business partner, but he's not a suitable partner. Even if he knows he was wrong and has repented, who says that others have to accept a prodigal son who returns? I think President Tang is a very opinionated woman, and besides, she has another boyfriend now, so she may not necessarily accept President Han again!"
"That's true. Putting everything else aside, what President Han did before was really disgusting. In the future, we should get involved as little as possible..."
"Work, work! What's the point of thinking so much? Only work is reliable!"
Soon, the office was bustling with activity once again.
Meanwhile, Han Jun, who was running down the stairs, felt his heart pounding in his chest, almost leaping out of his throat.
He had spent almost the entire afternoon mentally preparing himself, wanting to treat Tang Ning to dinner to thank her for her help and comfort during this time.
As for other things, he dares not think about them for the time being.
But even just asking her out for a meal felt incredibly difficult to him, and he hesitated for an entire afternoon before finally managing to ask.
He had never been so cautious and hesitant with Tang Ning as he was now, feeling uneasy as if he couldn't bring himself to speak to her properly outside of work.
As he hurried down the road, he kept mentally rehearsing what he would say to Tang Ning later.
Finally reaching the second basement level, Han Jun, panting heavily from the strenuous exercise, looked up and saw Tang Ning's figure not far away, having just pushed open the door and walked out.
Han Jun hurriedly chased after her, his eyes filled with joy as he watched Tang Ning's retreating figure outside the door. Just as the man was about to push open the door, he called out, "Tang..."
They saw Tang Ning, who had been walking briskly, staring intently at the spot directly in front of her. Then, she let out a low shout and suddenly started running, rushing forward.
Who else could the man she was holding tightly around the waist be but the blind Pei Yuan?
With just one glance, Han Jun quietly shrank back when he tried to open the door. He stared blankly as Tang Ning smiled and looked up at the man in front of her, her eyes sparkling, sweet and charming.
"Why are you here? Didn't I call before and tell you to wait for me at home? Have you been waiting here for a long time?"
Tang Ning frowned slightly.
"I had my driver, Xiao Chen, bring me here. I didn't have to wait long. It's only right that I wait for you, no matter how long it takes."
Pei Yuan subconsciously raised his hand and touched Tang Ning's hair.
"What's going on? Did you drink honey before you left? Your mouth tastes so sweet."
Tang Ning reached out and touched the other person's lips, but Pei Yuan immediately reached out and gently pressed her hand down.
Tang Ning didn't pull her hand away, letting him hold it like that. "How about we don't go out for dinner tonight? Let's go home and have hot pot. I ordered takeout, okay?"
"good."
Pei Yuan nodded, his obedient demeanor suggesting that he would agree to whatever Tang Ning said.
"Good girl!"
Tang Ning's heart skipped a beat, and she stood on tiptoe and pecked the man's lips.
After pecking, she took the hand of the person next to her and was about to walk towards the car, but to her surprise, she couldn't move the hand. Tang Ning turned her head with some confusion, "Why aren't you moving?"
But then Pei Yuan, his cheeks slightly flushed, gently squeezed her fingers, "Want more..."
"Um?"
"Give me another kiss."
Pei Yuan made this request with a serious expression.
Seeing his appearance, Tang Ning was stunned at first, and then couldn't help but burst into laughter. In a short while, Tang Ning's laughter echoed throughout the entire underground parking garage of Ningzhen.
Pei Yuan, on the other hand, was completely bewildered by her laughter, and his face turned even redder.
Just as he was filled with anxiety and didn't know what to do, Tang Ning's sweet voice rang in his ear.
"OK!"
She said.
She then wrapped her arms around Pei Yuan's neck, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips again.
Tang Ning's initiative prompted Pei Yuan to instinctively reach out and cup the back of her head...
Pei Yuan's current favorability rating: 91.
Behind the door, Han Jun stared intently through the not-so-clean glass window at the two people entangled not far away, his brain constantly issuing commands: move, move, move...
Yet, his body and his eyes remained fixed on the scene as if in self-torture.
Even after their passionate kiss ended and the two got into the car and started moving, Han Jun still didn't move, remaining standing there in a daze.
After an unknown amount of time, a low laugh echoed in the quiet and dimly lit underground parking garage, sounding almost like crying.
Meanwhile, inside the car.
Pei Yuan watched as Tang Ning yawned several times almost as soon as she got into the car. Sitting next to him, her little head bobbed up and down, and her head even bumped directly onto his shoulder.
Since she had already come up to him, Tang Ning took the opportunity to hug Pei Yuan's arm and spontaneously found a comfortable position to catch up on her sleep.
"Have you been very tired lately? I've seen you often working in the study until midnight..."
Pei Yuan's gentle inquiry rang out at just the right time.
Half-asleep, Tang Ning found even opening her eyes difficult, and mumbled, "Yes, a little, but I can't not be tired. As long as the company's crisis continues, I can't relax for a single day..."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yuan turned to look at Tang Ning's dark circles under her eyes. After a long while, he suddenly reached out and touched Tang Ning's face directly.
Feeling the gentle touch on her face, Tang Ning reached out and pressed the man's hand, rubbing her face affectionately against his calloused palm.
"I'm sorry, I've neglected you a lot lately. But it's all good now, Han Jun is back at the company. Although there were some losses, the company should recover soon, and then I'll have much more time to spend with you. I remember your birthday is coming up soon, and I don't know if I'll have enough time to learn how to make a birthday cake..."
Tang Ning's voice grew softer and softer, and the movements became smaller and smaller.
"You really like the company?"
Pei Yuan's soft murmur sounded in Tang Ning's ear, as if it were not a question, but just a sigh.
"Hmm...I really like it. I put a lot of effort into it..."
Tang Ning, who had already stepped halfway into her dream, spoke softly.
"You like it even more than I do?"
"How about the same thing? I like the company, but I like you even more, I like you more and more..."
Whether she was asleep or not, Tang Ning's lips curled up slightly as she said this.
Such an unconscious remark filled Pei Yuan with immense satisfaction. He stroked Tang Ning's soft, smooth cheeks again and again, even forgetting to pretend he was blind, because he wanted to look at her, just keep looking at her.
When he was dealing with Han Jun, he didn't pay much attention to Tang Ning. He even wondered if Tang Ning would only be willing to rely on him if she had nothing left, and that there would be no more other people stealing her attention.
But now he realizes he was wrong. Is Tang Ning, whose wings have been broken, still Tang Ning?
Compared to that kind of Tang Ning, he prefers the Tang Ning who works hard and strives for the things she loves, because only in this way can she be the most authentic, free, and proud of herself!
He liked Tang Ning's proud and free spirit...
I love it so much!
In the pitch-black room at night, Pei Yuan made a phone call, instructing his subordinates to inject capital into Ning Zhen as quickly as possible in the name of the company.
He did not regret his past actions, nor did he regret scheming against Su Mo and Han Jun, nor did he regret fabricating another identity in front of Tang Ning, or even pretending to be blind, nor did he regret his previous actions against Ning Zhen...
But for Tang Ning, he was willing to slightly restrain his inflated possessiveness, learn to like everything Tang Ning loved and cherished, and learn to make her happier, and even happier...
He suddenly realized that when Tang Ning was happy, he would unconsciously become happy as well.
Is this love?
A hint of confusion flashed across Pei Yuan's hazy eyes.
Pei Yuan's current favorability rating: 92.
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