Ji Zhilan was speechless, "Why do you trust my brother so much?"
"Who told you?" Mother Ji asked instead of answering.
"Tingyu."
Shen Tingyu was her friend, so naturally she wouldn't lie to her, and there was no need.
Hearing this, Mother Ji was no longer in a hurry, "Shen Tingyu still likes your brother, so her words can be believed? Who knows what she's planning."
"What if my brother really has another woman outside?"
"If he does, so be it. I told your brother that he can't get married before thirty. I consulted a master. Your brother also promised me."
Ji Zhilan spread her hands, "Alright, then consider me meddling. But aren't you even a little curious about the origin of the women around him? Don't you want to see what kind of woman can capture my brother?"
Mother Ji picked up her teacup and took a sip, smiling faintly, "If your brother truly liked her, he would definitely plan for that girl. He would have kept silent until now?"
In other words, Mother Ji didn't think her son was sincere about this woman.
Ji Zhilan thought for a moment, "That makes sense."
"Never mind him, let's talk about you. How is Jiang Cheng treating you back in Jiangcheng?"
Ji Zhilan smiled sweetly, "Not bad."
She had given Jiang Cheng one million yuan for investment, and during this period, Jiang Cheng had been obedient and compliant. Even Mother Jiang had been accommodating to Ji Zhilan.
Seeing her daughter's sweet smile, Mother Ji nodded, "Compared to your brother, I'm more worried about you. As long as you are well, I'll be satisfied."
When she left the Ji residence, Ji Zhilan took out her phone and found that all the missed calls were from Shen Tingyu.
She called back, and Shen Tingyu said anxiously, "Zhilan, where did you see that woman?"
Ji Zhilan paused before answering, "I ran into her at the mall by chance, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, did you tell your mother? Your brother is keeping a female student outside."
Ji Zhilan pouted, "I didn't. He's unmarried and she's unmarried, it's his business. It's useless to tell my mother."
"How can it be useless, Zhilan? This woman clearly has her eyes on your brother's money."
"That's if she can fool my brother first," Ji Zhilan interrupted, "Alright Tingyu, don't worry, I'll always be on your side. But you know my brother's personality, my words are useless. So your relationship with my brother still depends on your own efforts."
Shen Tingyu bit her lower lip. She knew these things. But how could she win this man over!
Seeing that Ji Zhilan was unreliable, she clutched her phone, "Okay, I understand. I can't chat anymore, I have to work. I'll come back to see you after I'm done with this busy period."
"Alright, bye bye."
As soon as Ji Zhilan got home, Jiang Cheng greeted her, "Wife, why did you come back so early? Did you finish talking with Mother-in-law? Why didn't you call so I could pick you up?"
Ji Zhilan lowered her head, "Come and help me take off my shoes first."
"Yes, my Princess."
Jiang Cheng knelt down, took off her shoes with one hand, and looked up at her, "Did our mother give you anything when you went back?"
Ji Zhilan rolled her eyes, "What are you thinking about, Jiang Cheng? Let me tell you, the one million I just gave you, don't tell me it's already gone."
"How could that be, wife? Don't worry, that's an investment, the money will only grow." Jiang Cheng solicitously held her waist, "Sit down and rest."
"Hmph, that's more like it."
...
Jiang Mian decided to stay in the school dormitory and not return to Shengshi Huating at all.
The people in the company could clearly sense that President Ji was in a bad mood, especially Fan Cheng.
For a whole week, he had been subjected to President Ji's chilling aura, along with Alice's complaints in his ear at night. Finally, he couldn't help but hesitantly ask, "President Ji, did you and Madam have a fight?"
He couldn't think of any other reason.
Ji Zhixiu raised his eyes, his gaze falling on him with an unreadable expression, "What, are you even inquiring about my private matters now?"
Fan Cheng shook his head, "No, no, no, I just saw that President's mood was bad and wanted to help you share your burden."
Ji Zhixiu was silent for a moment, "Do you remember the bracelet you asked me to get made from the drawing?"
"The bracelet with Paraiba tourmaline as the main stone? Of course, I remember."
"Shen Tingyu also has one."
Fan Cheng knew the relationship between the three of them well and understood immediately, "So, Madam misunderstood?"
"I don't know where Shen Tingyu's came from, but I know that the one I designed was meant for her, and only she is worthy of it."
This "her" naturally referred to Jiang Mian.
Fan Cheng thought for a moment, "The drawing was designed by you personally, it must not be a coincidence."
"Yes, so I can't figure out what the problem is."
"I remember you always kept the drawing in your office. When you and Miss Shen were still dating..." Fan Cheng hesitated, as it was difficult to say.
Ji Zhixiu's eyes sharpened, "Speak."
Fan Cheng dared to say, "This is purely a reasonable guess, President Ji, you can just listen. When you were together before, Miss Shen came to your office once to wait for you, do you remember? Could it be that she saw it that time..."
If this drawing was seen by more than just him, then Shen Tingyu might very well have made another.
Ji Zhixiu rubbed his temples. This was the most reasonable guess. "Actually, to know if your guess is correct, I just need to see Shen Tingyu's bracelet. The drawing from three years ago still had many details unfinished."
It was equivalent to a semi-finished product.
"So, President, don't worry. We just need to clarify the truth and explain to Madam."
"I'm not worried," Ji Zhixiu denied, then said, "Arrange a meeting with Shen Tingyu as soon as possible using my name."
"Yes."
Fan Cheng was very efficient. The meeting was arranged for noon the next day. In fact, as soon as Fan Cheng said that Ji Zhixiu wanted to meet Shen Tingyu, Shen Tingyu eagerly agreed.
For this, she even took a day off from the crew.
After replying to Ji Zhixiu, Fan Cheng meekly reminded, "What if Miss Shen doesn't wear the bracelet that day?"
A cold smile appeared on Ji Zhixiu's lips, "If I want her to, would she dare not?"
The next day, Shen Tingyu wanted to dress up elaborately, but she was afraid Ji Zhixiu would find it too deliberate. So she chose a simple white dress, gentle and elegant, and arrived at the agreed location early.
When Ji Zhixiu arrived, Shen Tingyu couldn't help but stand up, her eyes filled with unconcealed joy, "Zhixiu."
Ji Zhixiu nodded slightly, looking at her, "Sit."
Shen Tingyu nodded and obediently sat down, "Assistant Fan said you wanted to see me, is there something wrong?"
"There's a design drawing in my office, have you seen it?"
Shen Tingyu was startled, "Zhixiu, I haven't even been to your company since I returned, how could I have seen the drawing in your office?"
"Is that so? Then what are you wearing on your hand?" Ji Zhixiu suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Shen Tingyu's heart skipped a beat, then relaxed, and she proactively showed her wrist, "What's wrong? I'm not wearing anything on my hand."
Fortunately, she was prepared and hadn't worn that bracelet today.
Ji Zhixiu released his hand, his narrow eyes slowly narrowed, his sharp words like blades, "You don't deserve to have it."
Although he didn't state it directly, Shen Tingyu knew that this man had found out. She forced a smile, "I don't understand what you're talking about, Zhixiu."
"When your brother returns, I will tell him what you have done," Ji Zhixiu said calmly.
"No! Zhixiu! I haven't done anything, what do you want to tell my brother?!"
She had always been an obedient and well-behaved younger sister in Shen Muyuan's eyes, and she absolutely could not allow her image in her brother's eyes to be damaged.
She raised her face, her features resembling Jiang Mian's by a third, looking pitiful, trying to evoke the man's protective instincts, "Zhixiu, I just like you. What's wrong with me? If falling in love with someone is wrong, I'm willing to make the same mistake again and again."
Ji Zhixiu furrowed his brow and turned his head away, unwilling to waste more words on her. He turned and left.
Shen Tingyu dared not stop him any further, and stared dazedly at his retreating back.
Why, why was he always treating her like this? Was that woman Jiang Mian really that important...?
Fan Cheng opened the car door for him, "How was it, President? Did Miss Shen play a trick?"
Ji Zhixiu bent down and got in, humming in affirmation.
Fan Cheng chuckled, "So, my guess was quite accurate, wasn't it?"
"Should I go and tell Madam?"
"I tried, she didn't believe me," Ji Zhixiu frowned. In Jiang Mian's heart, he seemed to be a heartless, two-timing, hypocritical scoundrel.
"How did you say it?"
"How else could I say it? I just said it was impossible."
Fan Cheng's expression was subtle, "President, your way of coaxing people is too blunt. There's no one like you."
"What's wrong with me being like this?"
"No... nothing's wrong. But it's obvious Madam doesn't buy it, otherwise she wouldn't still not have forgiven you." Fan Cheng almost felt like an emotional expert.
"Then what do you think I should do?" Ji Zhixiu asked humbly.
"When coaxing girls, it's all about telling her that you only have her in your heart, you'll always be good to her, and you'll protect her for a lifetime." Fan Cheng spoke eloquently.
Ji Zhixiu glanced at him sideways and curled his lips, "Really? Then why haven't you successfully pursued Alice yet?"
Fan Cheng was like a quail with a blocked throat, and immediately stammered, "She said she wants to enjoy being pursued for a while longer."
"Alright, the truth is, she thinks I'm too busy."
The secretarial department could leave work on time, but Fan Cheng couldn't. His work hours completely depended on Ji Zhixiu.
Several times, he had stood Alice up at the last minute. He was also very apologetic, but he couldn't help it. President Ji's matters were his matters, and he was willing to work for President Ji.
This sounded as if Ji Zhixiu was the villain breaking up a loving couple. He glanced at Fan Cheng with a half-smile.
"President Ji, believe me, I didn't mean that..."
"But if you could give me a day off today, that would be even better..."
"Considering my contribution today."
"Scram," Ji Zhixiu said with a laugh.
"Alright." Fan Cheng felt as if he had been granted a great pardon. He knew that President Ji would definitely not have time to deal with him today and would have to go find Madam.
He flexibly turned the steering wheel and asked, "President Ji, shall I drop you off at Madam's school first?"
"No need, you get out, I'll drive myself."