Fu Duoduo has been very busy lately, either traveling for work or working overtime.
Although they were neighbors, Pei Kexin and Zhan Jingchen spent most of their time alone.
They ate together, commuted together, and spent time together before sleeping. They were 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. He mastered a lot of professional knowledge and was able to express many professional opinions in meetings with the company's middle and senior management.
Moreover, he was approachable at the company, greeting everyone, and was good at joking, making him very popular.
In less than a month of taking over the Pei Corporation, his reputation had spread throughout the entire company.
Jiang Nanfang knew their every move. Seeing them getting along so well and working smoothly, yet their relationship not progressing further, he was anxious about Zhan Jingchen's emotional intelligence.
As a man, if he didn't make a move, how could the girl take the initiative?
If he continued like this, when would they move to the next step?
One day, Jiang Jingyu brought his wife and children to visit her. Jiang Nanfang asked him for advice.
How could he play the role of a divine helper 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 settled yet. If you let him be with Kexin so early, what if he messes things up for her..."
Jiang Nanfang instinctively became protective of her younger brother.
"Don't I know my own brother? Apart from being a bit restless, 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 it's not easy to recover. Also..."
Jiang Jingyu rubbed his forehead, "Oh my goodness, you're getting old, why are you so worried? Their relationship isn't even confirmed, and you're already thinking about having children?"
Jiang Nanfang said, "You're a well-fed person who doesn't understand the hunger of others. How do you know your brother isn't anxious? In my opinion, he's just like Daddy, saying one thing and meaning another, unable to express himself."
"I don't care. You have to help him figure this out. Whether he likes her or not, they need to decide quickly."
"If it really doesn't work out, 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 of his arms. Did you know about this?"
Jiang Nanfang didn't know. Jiang Jingyu told her everything he knew.
He thought she would worry about her son acting rashly and criticize Xiao Wu. To his surprise, after hearing it, Jiang Nanfang's mind raced.
"They have a common enemy? I suddenly thought of a great idea! Jingyu, you must make this happen for me."
Zhan Jingchen was at work when he received a call from Jiang Jingyu, asking to borrow him to attend a yacht party that evening.
It was hosted by a certain organizer, and it was a big event that couldn't be refused. Moreover, he had to bring a female companion.
His assistant was a man, and his sister-in-law had just given birth to their second child and couldn't make it. He wanted to borrow Pei Kexin.
"I'll borrow her for three hours and return her to you before midnight. You won't refuse, right?"
His family unanimously liked Pei Kexin, which proved his own good judgment.
Zhan Jingchen couldn't be prouder and wouldn't refuse.
However, the thought of Pei Kexin holding his second brother's arm throughout the entire party, staying by his side and chatting happily,
and perhaps even being praised as a perfect match, leading to some misunderstandings, made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Second Brother, you're so heartless. You didn't even think of bringing me to such a grand yacht party. I can lend her to you, but on one condition: I have to go too."
Jiang Jingyu hadn't included him in his original plan. Since he was so eager to join, he decided to change the script and add some scenes 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 did whatever she was asked to do.
Moreover, she was happy to gain Jiang Jingyu's appreciation.
After work, they went to a mall together, bought an evening gown on the spot, dressed up, and headed to the destination.
The party was scheduled to start at eight. The brothers met, and there was still time. Jiang Jingyu took them to the lounge.
This was the first formal meeting between Jiang Jingyu and Pei Kexin. Jiang Jingyu was very curious about her and asked many questions.
He even asked her if she knew how to swim.
Pei Kexin said she didn't.
"Why didn't you learn?"
She explained, "I was too busy with school before. During holidays, I was either attending tutoring classes or on my way to them. I rarely went out to play. Then, I started working in a company before graduating and have been working ever since. I even rarely go on vacation. I thought learning to swim wouldn't be very useful, so I never learned."
Jiang Jingyu smiled, "What a coincidence. Our Xiao Wu is also afraid of water. He's interested in everything, but he's a bit hydrophobic and afraid to learn to swim."
Pei Kexin was a little surprised.
He was so tall and strong, and his demeanor was often fierce, yet he was afraid of water?
Suddenly having his secret revealed, Zhan Jingchen felt embarrassed and pushed his second brother.
"Talk about your matters. Why are you bringing me into this? Everyone has weaknesses. Can you guarantee that you don't have any unbelievable flaws?"
"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 young, 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 that not knowing how to swim wouldn't have a big impact, so she never forced him to learn, and it's been like this until now."
Everyone treated it as a casual joke to pass the time and didn't take it seriously.
Soon, the party began, and Pei Kexin entered the venue with Jiang Jingyu's arm.
Zhan Jingchen, as an uninvited guest who entered through the back door, had no social needs and wasn't surprised to socialize with these people. He wandered around the venue alone, holding a glass.
The party was lively and peaceful.
People clinked glasses, smiled, exchanged resources when opportunities arose, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
As the party was nearing its end, Jiang Jingyu claimed he had drunk too much and had a headache, asking Pei Kexin to accompany him to the deck for some fresh air.
Apart from 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 with a sense of loneliness, she felt a pang of sympathy.
"Why don't we call Xiao Wu over? I see he's been alone the whole time and must be getting impatient."
"Okay, I'll call him."
Jiang Jingyu timed it perfectly. He called Zhan Jingchen to come up to the deck just as they were about to reach it.
Then, he led Pei Kexin to the railing on the deck first.