He closed the door with his foot, just like yesterday, in the same position, the same posture, he embraced Lu Jiaying.
"Don't move, let me hold you."
He said it with deep affection and righteous indignation, as if Lu Jiaying hadn't clearly explained the pros and cons to him beforehand, but had agreed to be his girlfriend.
Did he follow her here just to continue pestering her?
Lu Jiaying couldn't quite describe how she felt.
Undeniably, there was a joy and satisfaction in seeing him unexpectedly.
But at the same time, there was a deep sense of guilt.
She wanted to push him away, but still couldn't.
"What madness is this again? Who told you to follow me?"
Jiang Jingyu buried his face in her hair and said in a muffled voice.
"My legs are my own, I go where I want to go, no one can stop me."
"No more nonsense, Lu Jiaying, since we've slept together, and you happen to be single. I've decided that from now on, I'm going to pursue you."
"What?"
Lu Jiaying felt like she hadn't heard him clearly. She looked up to confirm with him, but he took the opportunity to seize the moment and pecked her on the lips.
"You heard me right, I said I'm going to pursue you. Do you have to be so surprised?"
Shouldn't she be surprised?
Lu Jiaying was speechless: "You..."
Jiang Jingyu looked at her tenderly.
"I know what you're thinking, and I admit that what you analyzed yesterday has some merit. But that's just your one-sided opinion. As a man, the one primarily responsible for this matter, I disagree with you."
"I believe that as long as we have feelings for each other, nothing can stop us."
"If you're afraid I can't commit to you, or that I'll do something to betray you in the future, you can agree to be my girlfriend right now. We'll confess to my aunt and my parents, and they can help supervise me."
"?!"
"I'm not joking, I'm serious. Although this is my first time dating, my feelings are sincere."
"My father and mother also got married on their first love, and they've been together for so many years. You don't necessarily have to date many people to have a happy marriage."
Lu Jiaying shook her head.
"Let go of me a bit, let me touch your head. Do you have a fever?"
Jiang Jingyu grabbed her hand and placed it on his face, forehead, and neck, moving it back and forth.
He didn't have a fever.
"I know you don't trust me, and it's my fault that I haven't performed well in the past. Starting tomorrow, I'll perform diligently, don't worry."
Taking advantage of the moment when he loosened his grip, Lu Jiaying, lacking any willpower, retreated into the room.
She didn't know how to face him anymore.
Because, to be honest, his grand pronouncements just now were too persuasive.
Lu Jiaying shamefully felt her heart flutter.
There is no truly cold-blooded and heartless person in this world who has no hope for love.
Everyone longs for a warm embrace, a steadfast lover.
It doesn't matter about age, gender, race, or nationality, as long as the feeling is right.
She didn't know when she started to have that feeling of a flutter for Jiang Jingyu. All she knew was that what Jiang Jingyu said touched her deeply.
If she didn't escape quickly and listened any longer, she would have sweet dreams again tonight.
No sweet dreams! No sweet dreams! Wake up, Lu Jiaying! Reality is far more complex than ideals!
For Jiang Jingyu, you are not the best choice. Don't drag him down.
She hid in the room and refused to come out. Jiang Jingyu, to prevent her from escaping in the middle of the night, stayed in the living room.
One in the inner room, one in the outer room, they spent the night like that.
The next day, Lu Jiaying still had to work. Although she really didn't want to face him, she still opened the door.
He had changed into a black shirt, looking even more handsome and mature than yesterday.
Lu Jiaying dared not look at him again after just one glance.
She had persuaded herself all night, but as soon as her gaze fell on him, her heart couldn't stop pounding!
She pretended to be calm and, with a blank expression, went to the sofa to get her laptop and bag.
"I'm going to work. Your itinerary wasn't arranged for this business trip, so you can treat it as a tour and go sightsee on your own."
Jiang Jingyu had barely slept all night and had gotten up early to tidy himself up, not for sightseeing.
He snatched her laptop bag and stayed by her side: "I'll go with you."
"No need, I told you your itinerary wasn't arranged."
"I won't be of any help, nor will I cause you trouble. Is it not okay if I just stay by your side?"
Lu Jiaying couldn't be bothered to argue with him anymore. Those with longer arms were always so arrogant.
They left the hotel one after another, had breakfast in the hotel restaurant, and took a taxi. He asked Lu Jiaying what she was doing today.
As long as he didn't pester her about their relationship, anything else was negotiable.
Lu Jiaying told him she was going to visit Li Guohua.
She planned to try her luck at the temporary office of Ke Corporation in Haicheng.
Jiang Jingyu was no stranger to the name Ke Corporation.
Back then, when his father and mother had a falling out, he had a significant relationship with Ke Teng, the young master and current president of Ke Corporation.
Moreover, Old Master Ke, Ke Jingyu, cherished their fate because they shared the same name, and treated him and Jing Tian very well.
Years ago, when he and Jing Tian were seriously ill, it was Old Master Ke who helped with their treatment.
Now, collaborating with them on business was a win-win situation, and he believed it could be negotiated successfully.
Finally, there was something Lu Jiaying couldn't handle but needed his help with, and he was very happy about it.
He didn't tell Lu Jiaying about his connections in this regard first and calmly followed her to the office.
As expected, they were stopped by the receptionist.
Lu Jiaying was about to hand over her business card and ask her to make an appointment when Jiang Jingyu stopped her and said.
"Please make a call to Vice President Li and tell him that I am Jiang Jingyu from Zhan Corporation."
The receptionist looked at his devastatingly handsome face and waited for two seconds: "Just this sentence?"
"This sentence is enough."
She looked at Jiang Jingyu with a hint of confusion, made the call, and her expression soon changed.
"Yes, yes, I understand, I know."
After hanging up the phone, she became very polite.
"Our Vice President Li has gone fishing at sea with the leaders from the planning department. If you are not in a hurry, please wait for him for two days, or go directly to Sanyu Island to find him. His schedule is arranged for two days."
Lu Jiaying looked at him with surprise, thinking, do you know this Li Guohua?
"I'll go find him directly. Thank you for your trouble."
After saying that, he pulled Lu Jiaying and walked out.
This made it seem as if he were the leader and she was his follower.
Having learned the specific situation, Lu Jiaying felt that he seemed even more imposing.
"What's going on? Tell me quickly."
Jiang Jingyu knew she had been curious just now and deliberately put on airs.
"What's going on?"
"Li Guohua, do you know him?"
"What Li Guohua?"
"...Jiang Jingyu!"
She went to hit him, but Jiang Jingyu caught her hand and smiled, "Beg me, and I'll tell you."