Chapter 180 She blocked Zhong Yan all at once (Two chapters combined)
Ji Tanyuan went to the United States for work purposes.
Assistant Liang didn't think this counted as running away. The Ji family was such a large corporation, how could they not come back?
Assistant Liang felt that the big boss was taking Princess Ji too seriously because he thought she was going overseas.
However, Assistant Liang dared not say that the young master Zhong often had a melancholy and irritability due to his hatred of the world. If this was a love tribulation, it was quite accurate, because when Zhong Yan was struck by lightning, even those around him would be struck by lightning.
Therefore, Assistant Liang wanted their relationship to be good more than anyone else, otherwise she would be in deep trouble.
So Assistant Liang pretended to comfort him, but his words gave him the impression that Ji Tanyuan was angry and planned to expand overseas business and move away, and that if he didn't hurry, he would really be doomed.
Just kidding, in a situation like this, if the man doesn't comfort the woman, do you expect Princess Ji to take the initiative to comfort you?
Zhong Yan said coldly, "Why didn't you say so sooner?"
Assistant Liang said innocently, "I told you, you said not to mention her to me."
Zhong Yan said coldly, "Was that my exact wording?"
"I told you not to mention her to me unless it's something, but do you look like nothing's wrong now?!"
He stood up and made a phone call, but the call could not be connected.
He turned around and pointed at Liang Zhufu, coldly accusing him, "No wonder you can't find a girlfriend. With your looks, you'll be a bachelor for life."
Assistant Liang sighed, "Boss, now is not the time to investigate why I'm still single. You should calm down. The cold war is not the solution."
"You're still planning to have President Ji coax you?"
Zhong Yan sat down, his expression mocking. "How could I dare?"
He dared not even think about it.
All you need to do is give him an attitude; Zhong Yan used to not care about the gossip from outsiders.
But things are different now. Ji Tanyuan's scandals are like needles, always unexpectedly stabbing him in the heart.
Assistant Liang took the document and said, "I think President Ji did a great job. She can't control what others say, and it would be bad if she went around clarifying things. It would give the impression that she takes the other party seriously."
After he finished speaking, he stared at Zhong Yan, who had no expression on his face.
Zhong Yan looked up, "Where do you get so many twisted arguments?"
Assistant Liang smiled and said, "Just trying to comfort you. From an outsider's perspective, President Ji clearly treats you differently."
So stop having a sour face; a sour boss brings bad luck to employees.
Zhong Yan stubbed out his cigarette and turned to open the ventilation window.
You don't understand.
Ji Tanyuan's non-rejection and irresponsible attitude was the key to his panic.
If other people come along in the future, will she still not refuse them?
Zhong Yan became increasingly irritable, so he turned around and continued working overtime.
"Find out why she went abroad."
Assistant Liang nodded and then went out.
Ji Tanyuan did not decide to go abroad on a whim.
She had planned to come here on a business trip two months ago to discuss cooperation. At that time, Duan Huaixu acted as a go-between to facilitate the cooperation. Even though she and Duan Huaixu had a fight two weeks ago, the cooperation still continued.
Ji Tanyuan finished the meeting at 5 p.m. Her face was pale. More than a week of work plus continuous business trips had taken their toll, and even makeup couldn't hide her pale complexion.
Secretary Hao handed her a thermos of hot water, saying, "There's hot cocoa inside. Have some to replenish your energy."
Ji Tanyuan took it and drank a sip.
"Have you prepared the wine?"
Secretary Hao took the red wine; it was a rare vintage, and also a brand that Duan Huaixu loved to drink.
"Should we go now? Don't you want to rest and adjust to the time difference?"
Ji Tanyuan shook her head, "No need, let's rest together after we finish."
"Have you made plans for tomorrow?"
Secretary Hao nodded, "Don't worry, it's all arranged."
Ji Tanyuan went to Duan Huaixu's office and picked up a bottle of wine along the way.
It can be considered an apology, since he played a role in facilitating the signing of this major project.
Although she found Duan Huaixu's anger inexplicable, she was too lazy to investigate further.
Ji Tanyuan entered the long-absent headquarters office of Convolution Capital.
At this moment, however, he was no longer Duan Huaixu's student.
Lucy saw Ji Tanyuan and covered her mouth in surprise, calling her by her English name.
"Elysia, long time no see."
Ji Tanyuan smiled and gave her a polite hug, "Long time no see."
"I heard you got divorced?"
Ji Tanyuan smiled and nodded, "I guess so."
"Oh, I'm so sorry, honey. I hope you get back into a good mood soon."
Ji Tanyuan entered the office, where people were working.
Ji Tanyuan put down the wine, bent down and looked at the person sitting there, "Still angry? What's there to be angry about?"
Duan Huaixu looked up, "You gave me attitude at Hujiang, and I'm not even allowed to be angry?"
Ji Tanyuan: "How could I have given you the cold shoulder? I wouldn't dare."
She sat down, her eyes downcast, and said, "You're right, it's not a good match. He's ignoring me."
Duan Huaixu looked at Ji Tanyuan's face and could tell that she was in a bad mood even though she was wearing makeup.
"Did you two have a fight?"
Ji Tanyuan hummed in agreement, then smiled, but with a hint of bitterness: "You're right, dating... is really not something I should get involved in."
"I'm genuinely happy when I'm happy, but there are also plenty of upsetting times, which affects my work."
Duan Huaixu was silent for a moment, then looked at her: "You said you were really happy when you were happy. It seems he gave you a different feeling."
Ji Tanyuan pursed her lips and didn't bring up the topic again, pushing the wine towards her: "This collaboration went very smoothly, thank you."
He glanced at the bottle in front of him: "Only one bottle?"
Ji Tanyuan: "Can't I treat you to dinner another day? I need to go back and rest first."
"How long will you stay here?"
Ji Tanyuan: "About a week."
Duan Huaixu glanced at the wine, then at the absent-minded Ji Tanyuan: "Have you been working overtime these past few days?"
Ji Tanyuan hummed in agreement, "Yes, I've been working overtime for quite a while."
"Take more rest, there's always work to be done."
Hearing this, Ji Tanyuan found it somewhat amusing: "That's really strange. You didn't say that when you used to urge me to work."
"Things are different now. You're almost on par with me now."
Ji Tanyuan waved her hand: "No, you sit at the same table as my father, how could I possibly sit on the same level as my master?"
Duan Huaixu: "..."
The two then discussed some work-related matters before Ji Tanyuan got up to say goodbye.
Duan Huaixu watched Ji Tanyuan's retreating figure and sighed. She had truly fallen for him.
Wasn't this something we should have expected?
Even if marriage is fake, feelings are most likely to develop during interactions that are unrelated to work but involve private life.
Even after the divorce, Ji Tanyuan still described their relationship as similar to that of a romantic relationship.
Therefore, it is not over at all.
Perhaps, the relationship between Ji Tanyuan and Zhong Yan will never end.
Duan Huaixu sometimes wondered if his ambiguous feelings for Ji Tanyuan stemmed from a sense of responsibility to painstakingly guide and mentor her.
Perhaps it was because he couldn't bear to see her find someone to spend her life with, while he was left behind, truly becoming a passerby in her life.
Life offers countless encounters, but a chance between two people might only happen once; once missed, it's gone forever.
Ji Tanyuan left the building and returned to her original apartment.
The place is cleaned regularly, and as early as yesterday, the assistant arranged for a nanny to clean and provide food.
As a result, Ji Tanyuan was able to have dinner smoothly as soon as she returned.
In addition, Secretary Hao also hired a massage therapist.
After the massage, it's time to go to sleep.
Before going to sleep, Ji Tanyuan glanced at her phone and then at her text messages.
There was nothing there.
Damn it.
She blocked Zhong Yan in one go.
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After the second day ended, she accepted her friend's invitation to a party.
It's like I've returned to my single life in the US.
She might want to relax with a drink. She's no longer a naive young girl, and she might be bolder when it comes to romantic encounters.
Who would hang themselves on a crooked tree? She wouldn't.
"Elysia, don't get distracted, someone is watching you."
Ji Tanyuan turned her head to look in the direction her friend was looking.
"No, it's too ugly."
Actually, that person wasn't that ugly; he had green eyes, yellow curly hair, and a high nose bridge, but he was just a bit thin.
Ji Tanyuan thought he was like a stick insect.
Her friend introduced her to another one: "How about that one? Black eyes, and abs too."
Ji Tanyuan looked over again, then seemed to be drawn to her eyes, "That won't work either. His abs are like an inflated bullfrog, too big. I prefer them not to be so big."
Orielle looked at her long-lost friend and was speechless. "Elysia, tell me honestly, do you already have someone in mind?"
Ji Tanyuan shook her head. "No."
She leaned on her friend's shoulder and said, "I've never been really interested in men, you know that."
Compared to these kinds of venues, Ji Tanyuan used to prefer auctions and fashion shows, as well as discussing clothing design and styling with private designers.
Zhang Zhang once said that she had the qualities to be a playboy but lacked the awareness.
Ji Tanyuan, however, felt that being a playboy too much would eventually lead to disaster, and it would be better to stay ashore and observe from the sidelines.
But my feet still got wet from the stranded fish.
Ji Tanyuan drank a glass of wine, stood up, and said, "I'm going back. It's too late. You should go back early too."
He then left with four burly bodyguards.
"What's wrong, darling? You used to just look and that was fine, why are you still like this now?"
Ji Tanyuan smiled with narrowed eyes, pinching her friend's cheek: "I just like excitement, you know that."
Ji Tanyuan spent more than a week in the United States, shuttling between company negotiations every day and reaping considerable benefits.
Duan Huaixu went to the airport to see her off.
"Not staying a few more days?"
Ji Tanyuan: "No, I have to go back to work."
Duan Huaixu: "I can recommend a few more people to you. They are all industry elites who intend to return to China to develop their careers in the future."
Ji Tanyuan smiled and said, "It's no trouble at all. I don't need any more people right now. It's just that these are the kinds of jobs I have to do."
The car was quiet, but the polite refusal was incredibly sharp, like a flag announcing that Ji Tanyuan had her own ideas and opinions.
Duan Huaixu couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad.
"You don't even believe me anymore?"
Ji Tanyuan laughed and said, "You're overthinking it. If I need it, I'll definitely be there for you without hesitation."
She looked at him suspiciously, "Old Duan, I noticed it a long time ago, you've been acting strangely for the past six months."
Duan Huaixu glanced at her a few times, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
"It's nothing. It's fine if you don't believe me. It's best not to believe everyone else either."
Ji Tanyuan frowned. "When did I ever stop trusting you? Don't overthink it."
Duan Huaixu finally couldn't hold back any longer, "Okay, if Zhong Yan introduces you to someone, would you accept them?"
“I said I don’t need it, so I won’t accept it from anyone, and…”
What are you comparing yourself to Zhong Yan?
Ji Tanyuan didn't say anything more. Before getting out of the car and closing the door, she bent down and said to the person inside, "I think you're suffering from loneliness syndrome. Perhaps it's time for you to find a teacher's wife. If you need, I can help you introduce someone."
"I may not know as many talented people as you, but I have plenty of outstanding girls of all kinds. If you need any, feel free to contact me."
She smiled and waved, "Bye-bye, take care of yourself, keep in touch."
Without hesitation, he closed the door and walked into the airport without any fuss.
Duan Huaixu was left speechless, amused and exasperated.
Zhong Yan looked at the phone number that had been blocked.
He reached out to his assistant: "Give me your phone."
Assistant Liang handed him the phone, and after a while Zhong Yan threw it back at him: "You've been blocked too."
He turned and went inside, saying as he went, "Make some arrangements. After dinner, we'll go back to Hujiang."
"OK."
Today is the old lady's 80th birthday, and quite a few people have come, including some ladies who brought their unmarried daughters.
Although the old lady's temper was hard to describe when she was behind closed doors, she was a kind and gentle old lady when she opened the door.
It wasn't just the old lady; the entire Zhong family had this ability, and Zhong Yan was already used to it.
To play along.
The only person he doesn't dislike to this day is Ji Tanyuan.
Zhong Yan entered and sat down.
One of the ladies smiled and said, "Ayan is becoming more and more composed."
Zhou Yanyu said gently, "No, it's just that I'm impulsive sometimes."
"It's good for young people to be impulsive sometimes."
“Unlike my daughter Tian Yao, who only seeks stability,” Madam Tian said, patting her daughter’s hand with a hint of disappointment.
"Why don't we let her learn from Ayan?" Grandma Zhong said with a smile.
General Tian's granddaughter is a perfect match for the Zhong family in every way.
Zhong Yan lazily lifted his eyelids. "Auntie, I'm not a teacher. If Miss Tian needs a teacher, I do know a few."
"I introduced a few political science teachers to my grandma a while ago, so I'm sure she can vouch for my credibility."
Madam Zhong frowned briefly before regaining her loving expression, and said reproachfully, "See? This youngest is so lively and spoiled. I think she complements Yao Yao."
Zhong Yan sat with his legs crossed next to his elder brother. His well-tailored suit was without a single wrinkle, and the wristwatch on his wrist was also clearly of exceptional prestige.
Unlike his elder brother, who deliberately kept a low profile due to his profession, Zhong Yan's noble arrogance was undisguised from head to toe.
Unrestrained, backed by family, capable of making money, with vast and widespread capital under their control, they can afford a luxurious lifestyle.
With a handsome face and excellent physical attributes, such a marriage is most likely to satisfy both the daughter and the parents.
Therefore, many people came to inquire after hearing that Zhong Yan had divorced.
Unfortunately, Zhong's parents just laughed it off and often humbly declined, saying that their youngest son was not good enough for them.
Now that we've seen Grandma Zhong's intentions again, everyone has hope once more.
Zhong Yan adjusted his watch. "Enjoy yourselves, everyone. I'll be going now."
Zhou Yanyu frowned. "What are you going to do?"
Zhong Yan said "Oh," and then added, "To pursue his ex-wife."
"Ji Tanyuan blocked me. I have to rush over and coax her into kneeling on the washboard to get her to release me."
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