Zhai Cheng didn't say a word. He just stared at her silently.
Song Ge let out a couple of awkward laughs and dashed upstairs quickly. Indeed, she didn't know how to face Zhai Cheng at the moment. There was a huge gap between their social statuses and family backgrounds...
Shaking his head, Zhai Cheng felt a bit helpless but decided not to push her anymore.
Leng Jing heard from Zhai Cheng's assistant about the situation when her uncle went to find Song Ge. After learning that Song Ge had confessed her love, she subconsciously thought of Ji Qingyun. Just like what she had guessed, Ji Qingyun had given up pursuing Song Ge. This thought made her extremely excited.
So she decided to take the initiative and went straight to Ji Qingyun's company!
"Sorry, miss. I can't let you in without an appointment," the receptionist said with a troubled look on her face.
Leng Jing was about to say that she was Ji Qingyun's girlfriend when she saw a group of people coming from the hall. The man stood in the middle of the group, looking extremely outstanding.
"Ji Qingyun," Leng Jing trotted towards him. Wearing high heels, she almost fell. Fortunately, Ji Qingyun was quick - witted and caught her in time.
Leng Jing's heart was pounding. She beamed brightly.
Ji Qingyun had no choice but to wave his hand. "You guys go first."
The group left first, whispering about who Leng Jing was.
Ji Qingyun helped Leng Jing stand steady. With his usual good temper, he asked, "Do you have something to talk to me about, Miss Leng?"
"Are you free? I'd like to invite you to dinner." In front of Ji Qingyun, Leng Jing couldn't help feeling shy and always wanted to show her best side to him.
Ji Qingyun put his hands in his pockets. Looking apologetic, he said, "Sorry, I've been quite busy these days, so..."
"It's okay. You can get back to your work first," Leng Jing said, looking understanding, though she felt a bit sad inside.
Ji Qingyun nodded. "I'll invite you to dinner next time when I'm free." Then he quickly caught up with the group.
Leng Jing pouted, looking aggrieved as she watched the man's back. "Why is it so hard to have a meal with you!"
She had thought that since Ji Qingyun had given up pursuing Song Ge, she would have a chance. But it seemed she had no chance at all.
Several times in a row, Leng Jing's invitations to Ji Qingyun were all declined. He was either in a meeting or on a business trip. Leng Jing was completely disheartened. It was obvious that Ji Qingyun was rejecting her in a round - about way!
In a bad mood, Leng Jing invited her friends to go drinking.
When Wei Wei arrived, there were already several empty bottles in front of Leng Jing. Sighing, this was the first time she had seen Leng Jing so infatuated with a man.
"Come on, stop drinking," Wei Wei snatched the bottle from Leng Jing's hand and sat down in front of her.
Without the wine bottle in her hand, Leng Jing looked up. Seeing who it was, she smiled. "You're here. Let's drink together." She was still conscious and not drunk yet.
"Why do you torture yourself for a man?" Wei Wei advised earnestly. This wasn't the first time she had tried to persuade Leng Jing. "You're so good - looking and you have an uncle like Zhai Cheng. You can find any good man you want."
Hearing this, Leng Jing forced a bitter smile. Tears welled up in her eyes. If only she could control her feelings. "I just like him. What can I do?"
Just as she finished speaking, Leng Jing burped. Her stomach was churning and she almost threw up. She patted her chest and felt better.
"I thought that since he gave up pursuing Song Ge, I would have a chance. But he still ignores me," Leng Jing said, tears streaming down her face. She even felt ashamed of herself.
Seeing her heart - broken over love, Wei Wei wanted to help her. Suddenly, she had an idea. She smiled, leaned towards Leng Jing, looking mysterious. "I know what you should do. You'll definitely win Ji Qingyun's heart." She looked confident.
"Huh?"
"Why don't you try to match Song Ge with your uncle? Then Ji Qingyun won't have a chance. And then..." Wei Wei didn't finish her sentence. She just raised her eyebrows to hint at Leng Jing.
Leng Jing immediately understood what Wei Wei meant. She got excited right away. "Yeah, why didn't I think of that!" She kissed and hugged Wei Wei excitedly. "I love you. I'll leave first."
Watching the woman regain her fighting spirit, Wei Wei sighed, paid the bill and left.
Leng Jing had already thought of how to match them up. She was mostly sober from the alcohol and was busy making arrangements.
These days, Song Ge went to work as usual. But she was especially careful about her safety. After all, the enemy was in the dark while they were in the open.
As it was almost time to get off work, Song Ge sorted out today's work. She saw her phone light up and instinctively picked it up to check.
"Go back together after work." It was from Zhai Cheng.
Song Ge thought for a while and quickly typed a message. "I still have some work to finish. It may take a little more time."
As soon as she sent the message, there was a quick reply. "I'll wait for you in the underground garage."
Song Ge put down her phone and focused on processing the documents.
At about eight o'clock, Song Ge finished all the documents. Looking at the time, she grabbed her bag and rushed downstairs in a hurry.
In the basement, Song Ge spotted Zhai Cheng's car at a glance. She instinctively looked around. After making sure no one was watching, she quickly got in the car.
"Sorry to keep you waiting for so long," she said.
"It's okay," Zhai Cheng motioned to the assistant in front with his eyes. The assistant nodded, started the car and they set off.
"How's your work recently?" Zhai Cheng casually started a conversation after they got out of the car.
"Not bad," Song Ge said as she pushed open the door. "But it's a bit..." Her words stopped abruptly when she saw the scene in front of her.
Only the dining table in the hall was lit. There were red wine, roses and steaks on the table, the typical setup for a candlelit dinner.
Somewhere in the distance, there came the soft and melodious sound of a violin.
Song Ge looked puzzled. She turned to see that Zhai Cheng also looked confused. So she knew it wasn't his doing.
"Let's go in," Zhai Cheng was the first to react. He guessed it must be Leng Jing's good deed.
Song Ge felt a bit uncomfortable and embarrassed. "Why don't we turn on the lights?" she said, reaching for the light switch.
Zhai Cheng grabbed her hand and led her to the dining table to sit down. "Why not enjoy this candlelit dinner?"
Song Ge couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so she sat down.
Zhai Cheng poured a glass of red wine and put it in front of Song Ge. Then he poured himself a glass too. "You should drink red wine slowly..."
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Song Ge gulp down the red wine in one go. He chuckled. "You'll get drunk easily like this."
Song Ge thought the wine tasted quite good. Her face was flushed.
Suddenly, Zhai Cheng leaned towards Song Ge. Her scent filled his nostrils. In a seductive voice, he asked, "Song Ge, do you like me?"
Their eyes met.
Song Ge didn't say a word. She just stared at him.
Zhai Cheng took her silence as a yes. Just as he was about to take the next step, Song Ge suddenly stood up and threw herself into his arms. Her body was soft.
"I want to stay by your side. I don't want anything bad to happen to you," she said.
Zhai Cheng tightened his hold on her, as if he wanted to merge her into his own body.