readytorunbook Chapter 120 is really sweet.
Chapter 120 is really sweet.
Every day after finishing his work, Chi Ruiche would drive to the old house, lean against the car and look towards Jiang Yi's room on the second floor until the lights went out before leaving.
He had thought about explaining to Jiang Yi, but he himself felt that the explanation was so ridiculous. Was it all due to carelessness or his own negligence?
"Yiyi, are you ready for the company's annual party tonight?"
Wang Ruozhi arrived at the old house to wait for Jiang Yi. She heard from Jiang Yang that the little girl had been in a bad mood these past two days, probably because the two of them had a fight.
"Okay."
Jiang Yang arranged for a makeup artist in advance, and Jiang Yi also changed into the dress that Chi Ruiche had prepared for her.
The warm yellow strapless dress reached her ankles, paired with nude pointed-toe high heels. The strapless design featured hand-embroidered details, with each crystal making it exceptionally eye-catching. Her hair was styled in a bun with a ribbon, and a pearl necklace around her neck added a touch of playfulness to her elegance.
"It's getting colder, put on a jacket." Wang Ruozhi instructed Aunt Meng to prepare a jacket for her.
"Grandpa, we're leaving now. It's getting windy outside, so don't come out to see us off."
Jiang Yi mustered her spirits and forced a well-behaved smile.
"Sister-in-law, where's my brother?" Jiang Yi looked around but didn't see Jiang Yang.
"He'll go over and make arrangements first."
Wang Ruozhi saw the people outside the door, silently gestured to her grandfather, and got into the car.
"grandfather."
Chi Ruiche was wearing a black suit today, paired with a tie in the same color scheme as Jiang's, and strode over to drape a pink fox fur embroidered cape that he had prepared in advance over her shoulders.
Evenings at the end of November are only a few degrees Celsius.
Ignoring Jiang Yi's objections, Chi Ruiche took her hand, his expressionless face concealing a heart full of unease. He exchanged a few pleasantries with Grandpa Jiang before leaving.
Chi Ruiche held her hand tightly, not allowing her to refuse. He gazed at her sincerely, stroking her face. He had a thousand words to say, but when he saw her, they were stuck in his throat.
"Yi-yi, it wasn't like what you saw that day. She brought in a cup of coffee, spilled it on me, and was about to wipe it off when you came. I tried to push her away."
Chi Ruiche's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke, and Jiang Yi felt that he looked as aggrieved as a child at that moment.
Chi Ruiche's eyes dimmed, and a hint of worry appeared in his brows. "Yiyi, I'm sorry, it's my fault these past few days."
Jiang Yi deliberately avoided looking at him, tears welling in her eyes, her lips pressed tightly together, as if she was trying her best to suppress her grievances.
Chi Ruiche noticed Jiang Yi's expression and pulled her into his arms. "Yi Yi, I'm sorry."
A deep voice flowed slowly through the enclosed car, carrying a sense of helpless sorrow.
"Let's talk properly when we get home tonight."
"it is good."
Chi Ruiche's dim eyes brightened, and his tone was filled with joy.
Jiang Yi entered the venue arm in arm with Chi Ruiche. To demonstrate their status, they always choose a luxurious hotel for their annual meetings.
The interior is lavishly decorated, with magnificent murals that make you feel like you're in a palace, exuding luxury and nobility.
The LED screen scrolled through photos of the signing ceremony for the Lu family's cooperation projects this year, while a band played music that filled the hall.
Elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen sat around a white marble round table, conversing while holding wine glasses.
"Mr. Chi, congratulations on your engagement."
Lü Haoyi and Guo Anyue greeted Chi Ruiche hand in hand.
"Thank you."
Jiang Yi noticed that Lü Haoyi and Lü Haotian looked very similar when they smiled; both had charming smiling eyes and a refined, cultured air.
"Little Four? What are you thinking about?"
Lu Haotian patted him lightly from behind. Both of them had chosen similar styles of suits today, and they were both a little dazed.
"You guys chat, Mr. Yu is here, I'll go take a look."
Lü Haoyi is more like a general strategizing and commanding; today is his home turf.
"Boss, Miss Zheng is here." Lu Haotian's voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for both of them to hear.
“Che”.
A girl suddenly appeared, with a beautiful face and red lips beneath her long brown waves. She wore a custom-made feather halter dress with a low-cut back and waist design, and a pair of high heels that exuded a powerful aura.
He glanced at Jiang Yi out of the corner of his eye, as if he were looking at some new species.
"This must be Miss Jiang. I didn't have a chance to say hello last time."
Zheng Zihan greeted Jiang Yi politely, but something was hidden deep in her eyes.
Jiang felt the girl looked familiar, and when the name was mentioned, she immediately thought of the girl in Chi Ruiche's office. "Hello."
"I had heard that Miss Jiang was as beautiful as a fairy, and seeing her today, I can confirm that the reputation is well-deserved."
Zheng Zihan's composed demeanor made Jiang Yi uncomfortable.
"You flatter me, Ms. Zheng is also very charming."
Jiang Yi was glad that she had learned how to exchange pleasantries and polite phrases, and she had to thank her master for that.
"Zihan, it's been a long time."
A plump woman approached, her deep red cheongsam and shawl making her stand out.
"Auntie, long time no see."
Zheng Zihan bent down to hug her, and didn't forget to compliment her, "Auntie, how do you take care of yourself? You haven't changed at all, and you're still so elegant and intellectual."
"You're such a sweet talker."
The plump woman affectionately tapped her nose. "You haven't met Miss Jiang before, have you? She's Chi Ruiche's fiancée."
Jiang Yi remembered that this was Chi Chengyu's mother. She had seen her at the old house before. There were quite a few people from the Chi family here today.
"Sister Zihan."
Seeing the commotion, Chi Chengyu came over, a smug smile on his innocent face.
"Let me introduce you, Xiao Yi. This is Zheng Zihan. She used to play at the Chi family's house when she was little. Later, her parents had to move to Haishi for work."
Chi Chengyu's mother's upturned nose gave her a slightly provocative look. "I only returned to Xijing today."
"Sister Zihan almost became my sister-in-law."
Chi Chengyu, not wanting to miss any opportunity to stir things up, said something, but then thought about it and shut his mouth, widening his eyes and feigning innocence.
"It's all nonsense from the elders."
Zheng Zihan readily admitted it, a smile playing on her lips, as if declaring her sense of superiority to Jiang Yi.
Chi Ruiche grabbed Jiang Yi's waist with one hand and glanced at him contemptuously.
"I don't know where Auntie heard these things. If anyone makes up stories again, please tell me and I will arrange for someone to deal with it."
Chi Ruiche's tall and slender figure approached Chi Chengyu step by step. His sharp eyes were like the captivating Satan. Just by standing there, the oppressive aura around him made it hard to breathe.
"Yang is over there, let's go."
Chi Ruiche's icy words softened when he spoke to Jiang Yi.
"Xiao Yi, come quick!"
Wang Ruozhi saw Jiang Yizi naturally hand her a glass of juice, "Try it, it's not bad."
"It's really good. I just took a bite and it tastes like peach," Jiang Yang kindly reminded him.
"Then I'd like to try it."
Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow, took a bite with interest, and narrowed her almond-shaped eyes in satisfaction. "It's sweet."
"Yiyi, the Yu family is over there. Come with me to say hello." Jiang Yang was happy to put her in the spotlight and dazzle everyone.
"it is good."
Lü Haotian and Wang Ruozhi did not stay to wait. Lü Haotian picked up his cup and drank it all in one gulp, a smile of lingering satisfaction on his lips, his gaze fixed on the figure in the distance.
"Young Master Lü, this is the cup that Xiao Yi just finished drinking."
Wang Ruozhi interrupted his thoughts, staring at him with some curiosity.
"You were daydreaming." Lü Haotian smiled so gently that it seemed as if the air around him was soft.
Wang Ruozhi felt that Lü Haotian was the most polite person among their friends, and his gentle temperament always made people feel extremely comfortable and at ease.
"It really is sweet."
Lu Haotian murmured to himself, the love in his eyes drifting silently away like smooth silk.