bookbashuk Chapter 694 - 212: Jokes at the Gala (2)
Chapter 694 - 212: Jokes at the Gala (2)
Just like now, it’s time to get off work, and there are two people blocking the way, asking questions and giving fake flattery.Ji Li frowned, "Can’t you two do your jobs properly? Talking nicely in front of me won’t do you any good; you’d be better off doing your job well."
At this moment, a beautiful and capable woman walked by, parting her red lips: "It’s the end of the workday. Are you blocking Young President Ji because you want to tag along for dinner?"
"Manager, that’s not it, we actually have some questions to ask." Those two who were flattering weren’t really respectful to Ji Li. Who’s ever heard of a president clocking in and out like a regular worker?
They just wanted to make things a little difficult for Ji Li—that kind of moderate flattery that wouldn’t disgust but also couldn’t be criticized.
Who knows, this wealthy second generation might like it.
Unexpectedly, Ji Li didn’t buy into that at all. He had no interest in inheriting the company; regardless of what others think, all he cared about was doing his job well.
This beautiful female manager said a few words that hit their weak spot and they were sent away.
The female manager flicked her hair, turning to try and chat with this young and handsome president. Everyone was interested in this temporary president. Those two earlier were trying to gauge Ji Li’s temperament to see if he was worth following.
She was, of course, intrigued too. She heard that the temporary president was a golden bachelor, with no past scandals and no bad habits, just a bit of frail health.
If she could catch him, she wouldn’t have to work hard for the rest of her life.
She flashed the perfect smile she practiced for ages in front of the mirror, but Ji Li was nowhere nearby.
Where did he go? Her eyes searched around; he was already headed for the gate.
"Xiao Cai, why are you here?"
"Aunt Ji and Uncle Ji visited my dad today, telling him some amusing things. I happened to want to go to the estate, so I took a detour to pick you up from work." Su Xiaocai raised two snacks, bought on the way, smelling delicious, the flat cakes made by the old lady were superb.
Ji Li naturally draped his arm over Su Xiaocai’s shoulder, in an intimate gesture, his usually stern face brimming with happiness.
"Why are you taking advantage of me right off the bat today? You never did this before—you’ve changed." Outsiders all thought Su Xiaocai and Ji Li were close, but they actually kept a daily playful banter.
"I thought you always wanted me to take advantage of you." Ji Li didn’t believe Su Xiaocai couldn’t see it, as she was so perceptive of other people’s secret crushes. How could she not notice the red-lipped woman’s intentions?
"Alright then. I do like it quite a bit—how about a kiss, a hug, and lifting me up high?"
Shameless, Su Xiaocai was adept. She pointed to her cheek, offering him a kiss—did he dare?
Ji Li blushed at her words, completely surrendered, wondering why he liked this carefree girl who was so hard to deal with.
Maybe it’s true that men love the bad girls?
The red-lipped manager behind froze, staring at Su Xiaocai, carefully confirming if there was a mistake in identification.
Once verified as Su Xiaocai, her heartbeat was like a drum, almost wanting to scream out loud—oh my god, how is her idol here?
Realizing one thing afterward: Young President Ji quietly wooed Su Shen; no wonder he paid no attention to the likes of beautiful women.
If Su Xiaocai were a man, and she managed to woo Su Xiaocai too, she wouldn’t be interested in any other men either.
The tip of her high heels spun around, ready to announce this news to the world.
Indeed, Young President Ji had skills! Now he had an unassailable reason for clocking out on time.
Bringing in the strongest ally for Ji Family.
Doing what ordinary people dare not do—truly admirable.
When President Ji returned to the office, the whole company knew.
Their eldest son had visionary talent and an excellent eye, having snagged Admiral Su, securing the soft rice bowl quite firmly, with Admiral Su even coming to pick him up.
With Father Ji’s billions, comparing doing Su Xiaocai’s eye candy, surely being the eye candy promised more prospects.
Father Ji regretted: If he had known his son succeeded, he wouldn’t have come back.
But wanting to toss work to his son was no longer feasible, with Ji Li having work to focus on; should he succeed, he would also become a crucially protected talent like Su Xiaocai.
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Before the gene therapy drug officially went on sale, the Harvest Festival gala was held as usual, though missing Su Xiaocai, a heavyweight figure. Many researchers who attended the gala to see her found it rather lackluster.
Though that was the case, socializing still needed to be carried out.
The stars on stage sang and danced, while the people below held a glass of wine, going around mingling.
"It’s such a pity she didn’t come. She seems not to like such lively scenes."
"A new drug seems to have appeared; perhaps she’s too busy."
"The gene therapy drug, is it real? If it is, we’d like to consult her at our pharmaceutical factory."