Chapter 80 [Family Visit]
Chapter 80
Jin Ran: "?"
"What's going on? Why are you being so secretive..."
She didn't understand, but muttered to herself as she obediently walked over.
As he approached, Jiang Mingxu grasped her wrist and, to Jin Ran's astonishment, pulled her onto his lap.
Then he gave her a light peck on the lips.
He sighed hoarsely, "I just can't do anything with you."
Jin Ran: "..."
For a moment, she thought he was possessed.
Now that things have come to this, even the most foolish person would understand.
Jin Ran suddenly remembered that she seemed to have sent a kissing emoji in the chat just now. Considering the current situation, could it be that Jiang Mingsu thought she was asking for a kiss?
She really wanted to shout that she was wronged, okay?
Although I was initially tempted by male beauty and wanted to do something, this was definitely not one of those things!
Lost in thought, Jin Ran felt another kiss on her lips, bringing her back to her senses and belatedly realizing how intimate their current position was.
Aside from when she was a child, the first time in her life she sat on a man's lap, her full buttocks pressed tightly against Jiang Mingxu's legs, and she could even feel the firmness of the muscles when they were taut.
It's a bit hard.
She was high above him, while he was below her, his hawk-like gaze fixed on her, burning so intensely that his body trembled uncontrollably.
Just as he leaned closer again, Jin Ran suddenly reached out and grabbed his bow tie, pulling him away: "Wait, you disobedient student."
Jiang Mingxu was pulled by the neck and let out a low groan: "Ahem, what advice does Teacher Jin have?"
Seeing that he wasn't angry at all, but instead continued along with her "story," Jin Ran felt a surge of excitement, but forced a serious expression: "Problem students should be punished."
Jiang Mingxu raised an eyebrow: "How should I punish you?"
Jin Ran didn't explain to him, but pulled him back by his tie. Her other hand landed on the corner of the man's lips, lightly caressing them like a dragonfly skimming the water. Just when she thought she was going to touch him, her fingers left without hesitation.
It goes around the cupid's bow, across the sharp jawline, down the slightly stubbled chin, and then gradually downwards.
Suddenly, Jiang Mingxu's Adam's apple bobbed up and down.
Jin Ran, who was doing something naughty, immediately noticed it. She got excited and actually tried to pinch his Adam's apple.
Jiang Mingxu had no choice but to back away, while Jin Ran continued to chase. They chased each other, and eventually the distance between them became closer and closer until almost all the gaps were filled and merged, leaving no gaps at all.
As she sensed something was wrong, the heat transmitted through her skin, and her almond-shaped eyes widened in disbelief: "You..."
She opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything. Instead, the sensation became more pronounced, so hot that she instinctively wanted to run away.
But how could Jiang Mingxu agree to that?
As she stepped back, his arms encircled her, placing them under her armpits. With a slight effort, he lifted her up, and in a dizzying moment, she was transferred to the cold desk.
Jiang Mingxu leaned down, casting a large shadow over him. The pen rolled away with a gurgling sound, only to come to a stop just off the edge of the table.
"Is the punishment over?"
The man's eyes were dark and sharp, as if a bottomless dark tide was hidden in his pupils.
Jin Ran's breath hitched. For a moment, she felt like prey being watched by a wild beast. She unconsciously pursed her lips. At that moment, she caught a certain emotion in his eyes—the most primal desire a man has when looking at a woman.
A hint of guilt flashed in her eyes: "Um, if I said I didn't do it on purpose, would you believe me?"
What do you think?
His deep, magnetic voice carried a hint of suppressed emotion.
Even Jin Ran felt that she had gone a bit too far.
Perhaps it was the original novel, or perhaps it was the speculation about his age, that made her subconsciously feel that Jiang Mingxu was "harmless".
At most, they'll kiss and hug; even lying in the same bed, they'll coexist peacefully.
But now, the facts clearly tell her that the docile house cat is actually a cheetah ready to pounce.
Unsurprisingly, Jin Ran shamefully chickened out. She let go and tried to back away, but Jiang Mingxu grabbed her wrist again and pulled her close. He looked at her wide-eyed expression and chuckled softly, as if mocking her overestimation of her abilities.
The soft touch came through the thin fabric, like a warm cloud. His waistline was slightly concave under his palm, and his skin was cool in the air-conditioned room, but it quickly warmed up under his fingertips.
"Close your eyes."
...
As they parted, a silver thread traced a curve between their lips.
Jin Ran's breathing became erratic. She subconsciously glanced down at herself, then quickly looked away. Her ears burned like a rosy cloud. She coughed awkwardly, "Why don't you go and take care of yourself first?"
Jiang Mingxu remained calm. As he straightened up, he helped Jin Ran jump off the desk, saying, "Don't worry about it."
Since he had said that, Jin Ran said no more.
Besides, there's no going back now. You can't just return what you've already kissed, can you? But thinking about it now, she still feels like she'd had a death wish, actually doing it in the office... cough, if someone had come in, she might as well just move to another planet.
Seemingly able to guess her thoughts, Jiang Mingxu said, "No one else will be coming today."
“That’s still not right,” Jin Ran couldn’t help but snort. “Do you really think I don’t know why they came? Reporting is just an excuse; they’re just curious about me.”
And then there was that alluring beauty I met when I came here with Assistant Wang.
The other party probably also deliberately arranged the encounter.
Or are there other motives at play?
Jin Ran felt both moved and unsurprised by this.
Jiang Mingxu is handsome and outstanding, so it's perfectly normal for him to attract women.
She didn't become wary of a strange woman because of this. Ultimately, it was Jiang Mingxu's fault. If he had made his stance clear, those female employees might have given up long ago.
Jiang Mingxu straightened his suit and sat down next to her with his legs crossed: "Why am I curious about you?"
Jin Ran said leisurely, "In broad daylight, a president who never gets close to women suddenly brings a woman to the company, and the two of them, a man and a woman, are alone in the office... Wouldn't you be curious?"
Jiang Mingxu remained calm: "Not curious."
He has no interest in exploring other people's affairs.
Jin Ran immediately rolled her eyes.
So she's the only clown?
Jiang Mingxu chuckled, pressing his fist to his mouth, and tried to salvage the situation: "But now that you mention it, it does indeed have a suspenseful feel to it. To some extent, the boss's affairs are related to the company's development, and their curiosity is also a concern for their own future."
In the workplace, ability is the most important factor, followed by emotional intelligence and luck.
Don't underestimate the last two.
"Freya from the HR department has been working at Mingji for three years and has an excellent track record. She is expected to be promoted to deputy manager this year. However, before joining Mingji, she had worked ten jobs, and she resigned or was forced to become unemployed for various reasons."
"Was it the person who came to see you before me?" Jin Ran wondered.
"You encountered it?"
"Yes, she's beautiful and has a great presence. I never imagined she had such a complicated past."
That's probably why I couldn't help but be tempted when I met a boss who gave me opportunities and appreciated me.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but purse my lips: "President Jiang is so considerate, he even remembers the things of a small employee in the HR department so clearly."
Jiang Mingxu stated realistically: "The implicit value she created exceeded the job requirements."
Jin Ran choked; this man really had no sense of romance.
Jiang Mingxu suddenly looked at her: "And I've never paid attention to her temperament before, but you are exceptionally beautiful today."
Upon hearing this, Jin Ran raised an eyebrow: "When am I not beautiful?"
“Hmm, you look great,” he observed carefully for a moment. “Your clothes and hairstyle match well today, so my staff probably thinks you’re a college student applying for a job.”
In short, he praised her for both her beauty and youth. Jin Ran's lips curled up in a smile. She turned on her phone's camera to look in the mirror and found that her outfit today was indeed very good. It was different from her usual style and had a fresh and eye-catching feel.
"Would you like to take a picture to commemorate this?"
Jiang Mingxu asked from the side.
This is also Jin Ran's habit. She takes photos while eating, traveling, taking exams, and even when she's sick, ostensibly to commemorate the little joys in life. In reality, it would be a waste not to take photos after putting on a full face of makeup.
Jin Ran admitted that the man's suggestion had piqued her interest, especially since she had just put on a full face of makeup. However, before filming began, she decided to test him: "My phone doesn't take good pictures, can I use your phone?"
Jiang Mingxu lifted his eyelids, glanced at the phone of the same brand, and did not expose the woman's little scheme. He simply handed over his own phone.
"password?"
"Six zeros."
Okay, there's absolutely no evidence against it.
After unlocking the phone, Jin Ran didn't look at it indiscriminately. A phone is a relatively private thing, just like she didn't want Jiang Mingxu to look at her phone, she would naturally respect the other person's privacy.
If a relationship requires checking someone's phone to maintain trust, she would rather end it.
Of course, she wouldn't look on her own initiative, but if the other person is afraid to show it to her, that's a different story.
Yes, they're openly and generously applying double standards.
She quickly tapped the camera.
I had posed with practiced ease, ready to press the shutter, when I suddenly felt that the background didn't quite match.
So Jin Ran stood up decisively, looked around the office, and finally chose an excellent spot—she stood next to a green plant, raised her phone slightly at a 45-degree angle, leaned against the edge of Jiang Mingxu's solid wood desk, with an elite-looking desk and chair and a large floor-to-ceiling window behind her.
"Crack!"
With the sound of the shutter clicking, the smile was captured in the small phone.
After taking the photos, Jin Ran checked them and was barely satisfied. It was just a pity that Jiang Mingxu's phone didn't have any photo editing software. Luckily, she was naturally beautiful and could withstand the harshness of the unedited camera lens.
"Here you go, remember to send me a copy."
Jiang Mingxu hummed in response, then took the bag and, without knowing what to do with it, fiddled with it for a while.
/
I spent half an afternoon in the office.
With Jin Ran there, Jiang Mingxu wouldn't have to work overtime. Plus, today wasn't very busy, so the two of them left the office at 4:30.
Employees passing by greeted him, saying, "Hello, General Manager Jiang."
Jiang Mingxu suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on the instant coffee on one of the people's tables: "The Blue Mountain coffee beans the company purchased don't suit your taste?"
The employee was taken aback, not expecting the CEO to notice what he was drinking. He was flattered and said, "I'm used to it, but sometimes when others are using the coffee machine, I'm in a hurry, so I bring my own instant coffee."
This wasn't a big deal, since everyone could resolve it by staggering their schedules. However, Jiang Mingxu directly told the person in charge who had rushed over, "Have Lao Lin purchase some more coffee machines, ensuring at least ten per floor."
Jin Ran was astonished.
Why does buying a coffee machine seem more appealing than buying an airplane?
Looking at the employees who were clapping, it was clear that she wasn't the only one who felt this way.
Jin Ran seemed lost in thought. Without saying anything more, she put what she had learned into practice and opened up a new path in her work. At this moment, she did not comment on Jiang Mingxu's behavior, but silently followed by his side, very consciously playing the role of a quiet accessory.
During this time, she accidentally made eye contact with the young man who had been drinking instant coffee. Out of politeness, she gave him a smile. To her surprise, the man snapped to attention and blurted out, "Hello, boss lady!"
Jin Ran: "?"
Once the first person spoke, it was as if a floodgate had been opened. After greeting Jiang Mingxu, all the employees of Mingji would spontaneously greet her again.
Once the elevator doors closed, Jin Ran immediately rubbed her stiff cheeks and turned to look at the man beside her.
Jiang Mingxu casually draped one hand over his suit jacket.
Jin Ran still had a gut feeling that the other party had done something. She opened her phone and scrolled through it, and soon found Jiang Mingxu's posts on WeChat Moments.
It's important to know that aside from reposting articles on his WeChat official account that share his inventions and technologies, Jiang Mingxu never posts any personal content!
But today, a post on Jiang Mingxu's otherwise unusually simple personal page has appeared that is quite different from his usual posts.
—A selfie of hers.
Comments section:
Assistant Wang: [Roses][Roses][Roses]
Mr. Chen: [Thumbs up]
Wei Mo: [Your sister-in-law actually came to work with you? I'm so jealous!]
And then there's Jiang Xuli, who arrived late: [She went to your company?]
However, Jiang Mingxu did not reply to anyone.
He commented at the bottom: "Family visit."
...
Jiang Mingxu drove the car out.
Jin Ran opened the passenger door and asked while fastening her seatbelt, "Our snack stock at home is running low. Should we stop by the supermarket on the way?"
Jiang Mingxu had no objection: "Okay."
The two went to the mall they had visited before, and Jin Ran picked out a bunch of snacks from the shelves.
There were foods she liked to eat, and foods she didn't like to eat.
After taking almost all of them, I turned around and saw Jiang Mingxu standing at the vegetable stall next door, carrying several bundles of water spinach that had been trimmed.
"You're going to cook?" Jin Ran asked, somewhat surprised.
Jiang Mingxu paused, then pinched the bridge of his nose helplessly: "I bought it as soon as I saw it."
Jin Ran had only asked casually, but now she continued, "Stir-fried water spinach with garlic is delicious. The last time I had it was in college. My roommate made it with an electric cooker, but the power was too high and caused the whole building to trip the circuit breaker. Luckily, the dorm supervisor only confiscated the cooker and not the vegetables."
Because of the twists and turns of the process, she still remembers the taste. Suddenly, she became very excited: "When I get back, I'll tell Chef Wang to add a dish of stir-fried water spinach with garlic tonight!"
Jiang Mingxu nodded with a smile.
What he didn't say was that he simply thought of the word "home" when he saw people picking out vegetables at the market.
Inside the villa, Jiang Xuli felt a secret displeasure after seeing his father's post on WeChat Moments.
He had thought that his relationship with Jin Ran had become much closer recently, but who knew that she would choose to act alone without saying a word or even informing him!
Just a few days ago at the dinner table, when he learned that Jin Ran wanted to find an internship for her students, he enthusiastically offered to go along since he was free anyway.
To prevent the student from being afraid and backing down, thus betraying her good intentions.
Beneath such lofty ambitions lay a sense of loyalty that young people were ashamed to utter, but now, dying before even achieving his goal, how could he possibly be happy?
Upon hearing the car, Jiang Xuli immediately came downstairs, trying to project an aloof, arrogant, and indifferent attitude.
In response, he was presented with a large bag of snacks.
"I remember you like barbecue flavored potato chips, so I didn't buy the wrong ones, right?"
Jin Ran's voice was light and cheerful, conveying a sense of familiarity and intimacy, which made Jiang Xuli's expression turn blank.
potato chips?
What kind of potato chips?
Jin Ran boasted, "I was very busy today, but I made a special effort to buy these potato chips for you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuli fell into a deep silence.
So, she hasn't forgotten herself?
Not only did she not forget him, she even thought about him and took the initiative to buy him things.
In an instant, all the hard thorns on its body were worn down, leaving only a wrinkled, hot, soft mass.
He began to regret it again, regretting that he had wrongly accused someone.
Just as he was hesitating whether to apologize, Jin Ran suddenly reached out and waved her hand in front of the boy's eyes a few times: "What's wrong? Are you too touched to speak?"
Her expression was strange, and she muttered softly, "Don't cry, okay? I can't stand seeing men cry."
Jiang Xuli's eyes were already sore, but upon hearing this, she immediately held back the tiny bit of tears. Who did they think they were?
Then, with a cool tilt of his chin, he took a bag of cucumber-flavored potato chips.
Hey! That's mine!
Upon seeing this, Jin Ran exclaimed in surprise.
However, Jiang Xuli had already run off quickly, her voice filled with a triumphant smile: "Didn't you say you were going to buy this for me? I was just craving this flavor today!"
Not far away, Jiang Mingxu watched the two bickering, a hint of warmth appearing in his cold eyes.
His early life was filled with loneliness and hardship; he never experienced the warmth of home, nor was he able to give his son a complete family.
Fortunately, all these regrets have now been realized in another form.
He rolled up his sleeves and walked into the kitchen: "I'll go stir-fry some water spinach with garlic."
He took two steps, then stopped and turned back to Jin Ran, saying, "By the way, there's something on the desk that you might be interested in. You can take a look."
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