As a normal person, if interacting with the opposite sex is something one must eventually experience, then Jiang Jingyu, regardless of his looks, physique, character, or any other aspect, is exceptionally outstanding. What could be so difficult about experiencing it with him?
On the contrary, he is a born prodigy. If he was confused and ended up with me, he is the one who is at a disadvantage.
I hope it didn't leave him with any psychological trauma.
However, Lu Jiaying would not ask Jiang Jingyu.
Having interned with her for over a month, Jiang Jingyu performed very well. She decided to find time to talk to Jiang Nan Fang and ask her to give Jiang Jingyu a break so he could go out and play with people his own age.
As long as he leaves, he will forget about it soon, which would be good for everyone, wouldn't it?
The day she returned was a weekend. Lu Jiaying hadn't visited Melody for a long time. On the way home from the airport, she called Melody to see if she was free to meet up.
Melody enthusiastically invited her to her home for lunch.
"It's been a while since I've seen you. I heard Jingyu is interning with you recently. How about I invite my sister-in-law over too? We can all chat together."
Lu Jiaying couldn't have asked for more. She went home first, dropped off her luggage, put on some light makeup, and then drove to Melody's house.
Jiang Nan Fang had already arrived. She brought her younger son, Zhan Jingchen, and her younger daughter, Zhan Jingci, who were playing with Melody's child, Lu Jun. The women sat in the garden chatting.
First, they shared their recent updates, and then they asked Lu Jiaying about her recent work.
Lu Jiaying said it was going smoothly, and that she had just signed the big German deal. Both of them praised her work performance.
After offering encouragement, they also reminded her not to overwork herself and to take care of her health.
During their casual chat, Jiang Nan Fang finally steered the conversation to Jingyu.
"How has Jingyu been doing recently?"
Lu Jiaying quickly replied, "He's doing very well. With your and President Zhan's genes, how could he be bad? He learns very quickly and is very sharp. He also contributed significantly to signing this deal."
No mother in the world doesn't like hearing others praise her child. Jiang Nan Fang smiled and said,
"Is that so? Compared to Rui Rui, he's quite rebellious. As children grow up, they don't open up to us about their thoughts. I'm always worried that he's not performing well enough and causing you trouble. Hearing you say this puts my mind at ease."
Lu Jiaying also smiled, "Actually, you don't need to worry too much. It's normal for teenagers to be a little rebellious; they'll grow out of it."
"However, one thing is that it's not a good idea to always have him around people who are much older than him. Sometimes, you need to listen to his opinions more, make him feel comfortable, and feel like he's your friend so he can open up."
Jiang Nan Fang agreed.
"We're actually discussing it with A Jue. After his internship is over, we'll let him take a break. While there's still some time, we'll take him and his siblings on a trip abroad. He should be rewarded when it's time."
He has to wait until the two months are up before he can leave? That's still more than 20 days away.
Lu Jiaying felt a bit anxious.
"I feel like Jingyu isn't very happy staying with us. Since he's performing well, and work is about developing personal ability and willpower, there's no meaning in just repeating things day after day. It would be better to let him go sooner."
"Oh?" Jiang Nan Fang seemed a little surprised.
"I thought he seemed quite happy and relaxed every day when he went home... Does he often look unhappy when he's working with you?"
Lu Jiaying quickly covered up, afraid of startling her.
"He doesn't exactly look unhappy. But think about it, everyone is older than him, and the workplace isn't simple. What common ground can they have?"
"He's suffering internally, but has no one to talk to. He's afraid you'll worry, so he has to put on a brave face at home. It's not easy."
Melody agreed with Lu Jiaying's statement.
"Exactly. My brother and you are too impatient. Why are you letting him intern at the company at such a young age? It wouldn't be too late even in a couple more years."
"He's always with a bunch of seasoned professionals. How can he not feel stifled? And my brother is so fierce, constantly suppressing him. The child wouldn't dare to speak his mind!"
Persuaded by the two of them, and feeling a bit guilty for not letting him climb Mount Everest last time, Jiang Nan Fang softened her heart and agreed.
"Alright then. I'll discuss it with A Jue when I get back and arrange a time to take him out to relax soon."
After talking about Jiang Jingyu, Melody changed the subject and grabbed Lu Jiaying's hand.
"Someone is about to celebrate her 26th birthday. Do you have any birthday gift requests?"
Although she didn't have her own family for many years, Melody had always treated her like a younger sister, making her birthdays more grand than any other occasion. Lu Jiaying was deeply grateful.
Having accepted Melody's kindness for so many years, she felt she shouldn't refuse this year, but she was really not in the mood lately.
"Thank you, sister, for remembering my birthday. But I don't want a big celebration this year."
"Firstly, I'm busy with the deadline for the German order. Secondly, as I get older, I feel a bit anxious and can't really be happy. I even feel like escaping."
Melody chuckled.
"You know you're not young anymore? By the way, are you telling me the truth? How can a normal girl at this age not want to date? Could it be that you don't like boys?"
"It's okay, it's okay if you like girls. We're very open-minded. And I know many beautiful girls, I can introduce some to you."
Lu Jiaying quickly waved her hands.
"It's nothing like that. While I'm not sure if I like men, I'm certain I absolutely don't like women. I appreciate your kindness, but you really don't need to."
"Perhaps it's just because I've seen too many people cry over relationships and become distraught, and I find it uninteresting, so I don't want to try. For now, I just want to focus on my work."
Melody raised her beautiful eyebrows.
"You're already doing a great job with your work. When do you want to think about it? When you're fifty or sixty and retire?"
"Although it sounds old-fashioned, I'm really a bit worried for you and want to introduce you to someone."
"I'm not asking you to get married, but at least you should try dating someone. The feeling of being in love is quite nice, and you shouldn't waste such good youth."
It was difficult to refuse Melody's introductions, and coupled with her recent experience with Jiang Jingyu, Lu Jiaying thought it would be good to agree to draw a line between them and clarify her stance.
After lunch, Melody insisted on calling the boys over for Lu Jiaying to meet and asked her to stay for dinner.
Jiang Nan Fang watched the fun and didn't return until past nine in the evening.
It was the weekend, and everyone was home.
Some were on their phones, some were reading, and they were all sprawled on the living room sofa.
Seeing her return with the two little ones, their gazes turned towards her.
Zhan Bei Jue patted the seat next to him, inviting his wife to sit. The two of them snuggled together as if no one else was around.
Zhan Bei Jue softly complained, "Why were you gone for so long? The whole day, and you didn't send me a single message. Sisters are closer than husbands."