Fu Duoduo has been very busy lately, either traveling on business or working overtime.
Although they were neighbors, Pei Kexin and Zhan Jingchen spent most of their time alone.
They ate meals together, commuted together, and spent time before bed together, practically inseparable.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During this half month, with Pei Kexin's help, Zhan Jingchen made rapid progress, mastering a lot of professional knowledge and being able to offer many professional opinions in meetings with company management.
Moreover, he was approachable at the company, greeting everyone and being able to joke around, earning him great popularity.
In just under a month of taking over the Pei Corporation, his reputation had spread throughout the entire company.
Jiang Nan Fang was well aware of their movements. Seeing them getting along so well and working smoothly, yet with no further development in their relationship, he was anxious about Zhan Jingchen's emotional intelligence.
As a man, if he didn't make the first move, how could the girl be bold enough to do so?
If he continued like this, how long would it take for them to progress to the next stage?
One day, Jiang Jingyu brought his wife and child to visit her, and Jiang Nan Fang asked for his advice.
How could he play matchmaker and help Xiao Wu and Kexin develop faster?
Jiang Jingyu said, "Xiao Wu is still young. Why are you so anxious? His personality hasn't solidified yet. If you push him and Kexin together so early, what if he messes things up for her..."
Jiang Nan Fang instinctively became protective of her younger sibling.
"Do you not know your own brother? Besides being a bit impulsive, he doesn't have any major flaws. He wouldn't mess things up for Kexin."
"Although he's not old, Kexin is almost 27. They haven't even confirmed their relationship yet. If they date for a while longer, get married, and have children, Kexin will be 30. Having children too late is not good for a woman's body, and recovery is difficult, plus..."
Jiang Jingyu rubbed his forehead. "Oh my god, you're getting old, why are you so worried? Their relationship isn't even confirmed, and you're already thinking about having children?"
Jiang Nan Fang said, "You're talking from a position of plenty, you don't understand the hunger. How do you know your brother isn't anxious? In my opinion, he's just like your father – saying one thing and meaning another, unable to express himself."
"I don't care. You must help him figure this out. Whether he likes her or not, they need to settle it quickly."
"If that doesn't work, we won't hold Kexin back. I'll introduce her to other good prospects myself!"
Jiang Jingyu was truly speechless.
"I heard that a while ago, Xiao Wu beat up her nephew for Kexin, breaking both his arms. Did you know about this?"
Jiang Nan Fang didn't know, so Jiang Jingyu told her everything he knew.
He expected her to worry about her son acting rashly or to criticize Xiao Wu. Unexpectedly, after listening, Jiang Nan Fang's mind raced.
"They have a common enemy? I suddenly thought of a great plan! Jingyu, you must make this happen for me."
Zhan Jingchen was working when he received a call from Jiang Jingyu, asking to borrow someone for a yacht party that evening.
He said it was an invitation from a certain organizer, someone important, and they couldn't refuse. Furthermore, they had to bring a female companion.
"I'll borrow her for three hours, and I'll return her to you before midnight. You won't refuse, will you?"
His family unanimously liked Pei Kexin, which proved his taste was indeed good.
Zhan Jingchen was too proud to refuse.
However, the thought of Pei Kexin holding his second brother's arm for the entire evening, staying by his side and laughing,
and perhaps being praised as a perfect match, leading to some misunderstandings, made him a little uncomfortable.
"Second Brother, you're so heartless. You didn't even think to invite me to such a grand yacht party. You can lend her to me, but on one condition: I'm going too."
Jiang Jingyu hadn't included him in his original plan. Since he insisted on joining, he decided to change the script temporarily and add some roles for him.
"No problem. I'll send you the address. You two can come together later."
After communicating with his second brother, Zhan Jingchen discussed the matter with Pei Kexin during their lunch break.
Pei Kexin had no objections. She was just an employee and would do as she was asked.
Besides, she was happy to gain Jiang Jingyu's admiration.
After work, they went to the mall together, bought formal wear on the spot, got dressed up, and headed to the venue.
The party didn't start until eight o'clock. The brothers met up, and there was still time, so Jiang Jingyu took them to a lounge.
This was the first time Jiang Jingyu and Pei Kexin met officially. Jiang Jingyu was very curious about her and asked many questions.
He even asked her if she knew how to swim.
Pei Kexin said no.
"Why didn't you learn?"
She explained, "I was too busy with school before. During holidays, I was either attending remedial classes or on my way to them, rarely going out to play. After graduation, I started working at the company immediately and have been here ever since. I've even traveled very little. I thought there was no point in learning to swim, so I never did."
Jiang Jingyu smiled. "What a coincidence. Our Xiao Wu is also afraid of water. He's interested in everything, but he's a bit afraid of water and dares not learn to swim."
Pei Kexin was somewhat surprised.
He was so tall and burly, and his demeanor was often fierce, yet he was afraid of water?
Suddenly having his secret exposed, Zhan Jingchen felt embarrassed and pushed his brother.
"Talk about your business. Why are you bringing me up out of nowhere? Everyone has weaknesses. Can you guarantee you don't have any unbelievable quirks?"
"Of course, I do. I'm afraid of heights,"
Jiang Jingyu said with a smile.
"You can't blame Xiao Wu for this. When he was little, his parents were busy with work and left him with a nanny. The first time they went to the swimming pool, he choked on water, and it left him with a psychological shadow."
"Seeing his aversion to water, Mommy thought it wasn't that important whether he could swim or not, so she didn't force him to learn, and it's been like this until now."
Everyone took it as a casual joke to pass the time and didn't think much of it.
Soon, the party began, and Pei Kexin entered the venue with Jiang Jingyu's arm.
Zhan Jingchen, as an outsider who got in through a backdoor, had no social needs and didn't find it unusual to be alone. He wandered around the venue holding a cup.
The party was lively and peaceful.
People clinked glasses, smiled sweetly, and seized opportunities to exchange resources, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
As the party was nearing its end, Jiang Jingyu made an excuse about drinking too much and having a headache, asking Pei Kexin to accompany him to the deck for some fresh air.
Besides accompanying him, Pei Kexin spent the rest of her time observing Zhan Jingchen.
Seeing him alone, without a companion, and not seeking one, wandering around the venue forlornly, she felt a pang of sympathy.
"Why don't we call Xiao Wu too? I see he's been alone the whole time and must be getting impatient."
"Alright, I'll call him."
Jiang Jingyu timed it perfectly. As they were about to reach the deck, he called Zhan Jingchen to come up.
Then, he led Pei Kexin to the railing on the deck ahead of him.