Chapter 163 Ruan Xingmian I Love You
As usual, University A is closed on the afternoon of November 28th every year to give students time to prepare for the New Year's Eve party in the evening.
Ji Ling happened to have an appointment with Ruan Xingyue for afternoon tea and to sign the contract to purchase the park.
The Lu Group's campus near the university town is divided into two areas, A and B. Area A is close to the subway and convenient for commuting. It is divided into different offices and rented out to small companies.
Area B needs to pass through the entire Area A. It is spacious, with large open spaces and a quiet environment. It is almost like a remote location with few available offices.
It was the old man's idea to leave these properties to Ruan Xingyue to manage.
Managing a company is the same as managing real estate.
It was supposed to be a training ground for the heir's fiancée, and that was probably the old man's real intention.
The executives of Lu Group saw it clearly, but only Ruan Xingyue did not know the meaning and treated it as a work task.
As the Lu family "lost" two heirs in succession, many people in the clan began to become restless.
There have been a lot of bad rumors about Ruan Xingyue in the company recently.
Area B has not yet been renovated.
Ji Ling is rich and powerful.
With evidence of bigamy, it is easy to apply for project funds.
She wants to buy all of Area B and build it into the first smart furniture research park under Zhengxing Group.
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-December and the project will be officially put into operation by the end of 2025, which is expected to take two years.
A new cake shop opened opposite the park cafe. After signing the contract, the two of them looked at the pink window of the cake shop at the same time.
"Mianmian has been trying to control her sugar levels lately," Ruan Xingyue murmured. "Master's wife is very strict."
"It should be okay to eat one bite," Ji Ling hesitated, "She eats the first bite, and I'll eat the rest."
Ruan Xingyue made a decision: "Then buy the smallest one with the most fruit."
Carrying the cake, I walked towards Ruan Xingmian's company.
"Do you have time to watch the show? I can give you tickets to the main event."
Ji Ling was the head of the Publicity Department of the Student Union during her undergraduate studies. In previous years, she was always busy as a dog during the New Year's Eve parties.
Taking a leave of absence this year isn't going to be any better.
In the company, you have to guess every word you hear and distinguish who is the enemy and who is the friend.
I have to attend eight meetings a day and do everything myself.
My grandma also calls me to urge me to get married.
My mother kept nagging me about marriage.
When I’m under a lot of pressure, I just want to cry when I receive a call from Xu Zeqing.
She was busy crying but her heart softened. She could not resist her junior's request and performed half of the program for the Computer Department at the party, performing a piano piece live.
She had two tickets to give away.
Ruan Xingyue thought for a moment and said, "You can take Mianmian home. She likes this kind of lively atmosphere. I have a meeting tonight."
Lu Tian's case came to light, and Chi Lu insisted that Liu Xiangqing had ordered him to do it, on the grounds that Liu Xiangqing was retaliating against the Lu Group for ruining her reputation and job.
Lawyer Lu accompanied the criminal investigation team to climb Pingliang Mountain three times a day, trying to collect evidence and find the third kidnapper.
Liang Chi disappeared, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth.
Ruan Xingyue suspected that Sanjin Group was preparing to protect Liang Chi in order to stabilize his company.
The so-called three golds are nothing more than Liang Xin's place to make money.
A place where jackals, tigers and leopards gather together using money and sex.
Ruan Xingyue made an appointment with the legal department to learn about the criminal activities of Sanjin Group in China.
She needs to understand before she can make a decision, whether to fight a legal battle or a public opinion battle.
She wants to drive the cancer of Sanjin out of China.
As they were talking, the two of them went to Ruan Xingmian's company, but found nothing.
Yuan Huan explained: "Mr. Ruan is taking a break today. Miss Xingyue and Miss Ji can contact Mr. Ruan's private phone number."
The two looked at each other. They had wanted to give Mian Mian a surprise, but ended up being disappointed.
"Is she feeling unwell? Why don't you take a rest on the first day of this month?" Ruan Xingyue was worried and called to ask.
Shutting down.
Ji Ling also took out his phone: "I'm calling Master's wife."
Qu Ying was preparing clothes for the party: "Gu Xing is back and said he'd take Mian Mian out to play today. I wonder if he's back yet. They're also going to the party."
"Okay, Master's wife, I'll call Gu Xing."
Gu Xing’s phone was also turned off.
"Tsk, where did he take her? Mianmian is really something, forgetting friends for the sake of beauty..."
Ten meters away, the elevator door opened.
Ruan Xingyue, who was walking in front, paused, raised her eyebrows and chuckled: "Remember what you just said, you are showing off."
"What?"
Ji Ling stood on tiptoe to look over Ruan Xingyue's shoulder and catch a glimpse of a familiar figure at the elevator entrance.
Dressed in all black, if it weren't for his handsome tanned face with a familiar and gentle smile, Ji Ling would not have recognized him as Xu Zeqing.
A hooded sweatshirt is layered over a black windbreaker jacket, paired with multi-pocket work pants and thick-soled dad shoes to add a sense of fashion. A baseball cap is then used to embellish the look, which is neat and stylish, cool and casual.
But upon closer inspection, he was covered in dirt and his face looked dusty.
"Why are you here?"
Ji Ling couldn't help but walk around Ruan Xingyue, his eyes sparkling as he approached Xu Zeqing step by step.
"Come back for a meeting at the end of the month, and request an appointment while you're there."
Ji Ling raised his chin slightly, crossed his arms and turned his head, his eyelashes fluttering rapidly: "Wow, you know quite a lot."
She suddenly realized what was happening, turned her head, her cheeks puffed out, and pointed her index finger inward at the tip of her nose: "Are you dating me just for fun?"
Xu Zeqing tilted his head slightly, a smile spreading across his eyes, "Lingling, has my date application been approved?"
"You wish!" Ji Ling said one thing, but secretly tiptoed half an inch towards the other party.
"Ahem." Ruan Xingyue approached in her high heels and cleared her throat. "Please make way. I need to go downstairs. Thank you."
She deliberately walked between the two of them, like a disturbed passerby.
Ji Ling hurriedly caught up with her: "Xingyue, wait for me!"
They made an appointment to have dinner together.
Ruan Xingyue stood in the elevator and raised her eyebrows: "I allow you to forget your friends for the sake of beauty. Have a good date. Bye."
She closed the elevator door in a casual manner, left with a faint smile on her face, without taking a single cloud with her.
Ji Ling was thrown at the stairs and turned to look at Xu Zeqing.
"You are not allowed to laugh."
The gentle smile was suppressed a little, "Okay, I won't smile."
Xu Zeqing suddenly reached out to her: "Can you give me your hand?"
"Have you applied?" He said perfunctorily, but his hand had already been handed over.
However, Xu Zeqing did not hold her hand immediately. Instead, he took out a wet tissue and wiped his hands clean before holding her hand.
"What are you doing?" Ji Ling smiled, she didn't understand.
"I drove all the way back with hands covered in dust and sweat. My hands were dirty."
Ji Ling curled up the corners of his mouth, turned his head away and didn't want to say anything.
If I praise you too much, Xu Zeqing will become proud.
Xu Zeqing still had work to do, so Ji Ling went and came back to Xu Zeqing's office to call Gu Xing.
Finally got through.
"Gu Xing, bring Mian Mian to the park and treat you guys to hot pot."
Gu Xing didn't say anything, but Ruan Xingmian had already snatched the phone: "I want to eat beef hotpot, Sister Ji Ling!"
Ji Ling agreed immediately: "Come quickly, Lao Xu and I are at your company, and there is a small cake your sister bought for you."
"Okay, okay!" Ruan Xingmian said impatiently.
She and Gu Xing had just come out of the examination room of the military hospital.
This morning she slept until she woke up naturally. Gu Xing had already woken up and was sitting by the bed watching over her.
Afterwards, they cooked a simple meal together, and Gu Xing drove her to the Army Hospital to have her head checked without saying a word.
Because she is pregnant, she cannot do many projects.
I have done several relatively important projects.
She sat in the office waiting until she felt sleepy, and only then did Gu Xing finish talking to the doctor.
I was hungry as soon as I left the hospital.
"My mouth starts watering when I think of hot pot."
Eat hot pot today, soup pot tomorrow, and life will be wonderful.
After waiting for a long time, I didn't hear any response from Gu Xing.
Seeing that Gu Xing was becoming less and less talkative, she couldn't help but put her hands on her hips and pretended to be angry: "Gu Xing, you have changed."
As soon as the words came out, a feeling of grievance surged up instantly.
Fake anger turns into real anger.
"I missed you so much. I finally got to see you, but you were either in a daze or silent. I'm going to have all sorts of crazy thoughts, okay?"
The unconcealable crying disturbed Gu Xing's dull and aching heart.
My heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, slowly tightening, and even my breathing was painful.
"I'm sorry, Mianmian." He apologized hurriedly, "I missed you so much."
"Don't hug me!" Ruan Xingmian said in a hard tone, "Do you think I'm easy to fool? You're simply worried about something! You haven't smiled since you came back yesterday. You don't even care about baby Ruan anymore!"
During the thirty seconds of Gu Xing's silence, Ruan Xingmian imagined a drama of Gu Xing falling in love with someone else.
"Who do you like?" She asked calmly. Even though her heart was aching, she couldn't show her fear. "Gu Xing, tell me the truth. I'm not the kind of person who will pester you. If you like someone else, tell me the truth. Don't hesitate to let me go—"
“Mianmian…”
Those eyes, which were always clear and cold, suddenly turned red in front of Ruan Xingmian.
Ruan Xingmian's heart ached and softened. She threw herself into his arms, tears streaming down the floor. "Are you under too much pressure?"
Gu Xing took a deep breath, hugged the person in his arms tightly, hugged his whole world.
"Mianmian, wait until I confirm the results before I tell you the truth, okay?"
"good."
"Promise me, don't let your imagination run wild." He buried his head helplessly in Ruan Xingmian's neck, his eyelids moist and hot.
“Mianmian…”
He paused.
"Ruan Xingmian."
Change to a more formal name.
"Um?"
"I love you."
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