This time, Jiang Xiao was truly determined to draw a line with Cheng Yuan. After that one visit to the hospital, she never went again.
During that time, Jiang Yu called several times, still with that pleading tone, begging Jiang Xiao to come see Cheng Yuan, saying his boss hadn't been eating properly and had lost a lot of weight. He also said Cheng Yuan kept having nightmares, waking up several times in fright.
In short, he painted a very pitiful picture.
Shen Yue was also curious about what Jiang Xiao would do, blinking as she waited for the result.
Jiang Xiao didn't relent. She said coldly, "Your boss and I are divorced. Whether he lives or dies has nothing to do with me."
Jiang Yu begged, "Missus, I know the boss has done many things that hurt you, but please, just come see him once—he's sick and about to die."
He had to give Jiang Yu credit—he was a very dedicated assistant. He kept persuading her day after day until finally Jiang Xiao relented. "Fine, I'll find some time to go over."
Jiang Yu said gratefully, "Missus, thank you."
Having lived abroad for several years, Jiang Xiao understood how hard it was for working people. "Assistant Jiang, if one day you don't want to stay at Cheng Corporation anymore, you can come to my studio."
Jiang Yu was grateful. "Thank you, Missus, but I'll probably stay at Cheng Corporation forever."
No matter what others thought of Cheng Yuan, in Jiang Yu's eyes he was a good boss, especially since he had once helped him. Unless Cheng Yuan no longer needed him, he wouldn't leave.
Shen Yue waited until Jiang Xiao finished the call before speaking, tapping the desk. "Why did you agree?"
Jiang Xiao shrugged. "You heard, if I didn't agree, Jiang Yu would have a hard time."
"He's just a worker; what's the big deal if he has a hard time?" Shen Yue poked Jiang Xiao's forehead. "You're still so naive."
Jiang Xiao smiled. "Assistant Jiang helped me before. Consider this me repaying a favor."
"You went to the hospital last time too. What, was that also repaying Jiang Yu?"
"Okay, let's drop it." Jiang Xiao changed the subject. "I called you over for something important."
"What?" Shen Yue asked.
"You've been idle at home lately. How about coming to work at my studio?" Jiang Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"But I don't know anything about design," Shen Yue said with a shrug. "I'm totally clueless."
"You don't need to know design." Jiang Xiao handed her a proposal. "This is the project my studio will be working on next. You have management experience, which is exactly what I need."
"Are you sure I'm up to it?" Shen Yue flipped through the documents and asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll mess things up?"
"Not at all." Jiang Xiao said. "Remember? We once said we'd work together someday."
Besides the proposal, there was also an offer letter with a very attractive salary. Shen Yue pursed her lips and asked again, "Are you really hiring me?"
Jiang Xiao: "Yes."
Shen Yue smiled. "Alright, I accept."
Jiang Xiao was thrilled that Shen Yue was coming. They went out for lunch to celebrate her joining, and coincidentally ran into Zhao Kai.
Shen Yue had only heard his name but never met him. Now that she saw him, he was just as she'd imagined. She leaned in and whispered, "Does your senior like you?"
Jiang Xiao pushed her and muttered, "Don't talk nonsense."
"What nonsense?" Shen Yue said. "Ever since he sat down, he's been staring at you. His eyes are practically glued to you. If that's not liking, what is?"
Jiang Xiao bit her lip. "No."
Shen Yue smiled and said, "Zhao..."
"Zhao Kai." Zhao Kai introduced himself.
Shen Yue cut to the chase. "You like our Xiao Xiao, don't you?"
As soon as she said it, Jiang Xiao coughed.
Zhao Kai smiled. "Yes."
"Our Xiao Xiao isn't easy. " Shen Yue said. "Introduce yourself."
Jiang Xiao pushed Shen Yue. "Don't mess around."
Shen Yue winked. "Like, where are you from, how old are you, where do you live, where do you work, what's your annual salary—stuff like that."
Jiang Xiao stuffed a dessert into Shen Yue's mouth while saying to Zhao Kai, "My friend is just joking. Don't mind her."
Zhao Kai straightened his suit, sat up straight, and gave a formal introduction, as if he were giving a presentation. Shen Yue couldn't stop laughing.
Jiang Xiao covered her face with her hand, thinking she should have chosen a different place to eat.
Before the awkwardness passed, something even more awkward happened.
Cheng Yuan also came to eat here, with some company employees—both men and women.
The male employees walked behind, while a female employee walked beside him, constantly fussing over him. Anyone who didn't know might think she was his girlfriend.
A child ran up ahead, and the female employee shielded Cheng Yuan with her body, cooing, "President Cheng, are you okay?"
He was fine originally, but the pungent perfume irritated him. He still preferred the subtle fragrance Jiang Xiao wore.
Especially the minty one—just a whiff refreshed his mind.
Thinking of Jiang Xiao made his heart ache inexplicably. Before he could react, he was drawn to the figure by the window.
Jiang Yu followed his gaze and immediately frowned. Why was the missus here?