Chapter 188: A Temporary Pass
Hua Jingjing was so embarrassed that she pushed me away and climbed off the bed with a red face. She hurried to the door and asked Xu Shu embarrassedly: "Who... who called?"
Xu Shu said: "It's your dad calling from the phone in the study!"
Jingjing said "Oh", she didn't dare to look at Xu Shu's teasing smile, she lowered her head and hurried out. Xu Shu glanced at her back and immediately flashed into the room.
I immediately got out of bed and whispered to her, "Xu Shu, this is terrible. Jingjing already suspects you."
Xu Shu blinked asked, "What did she say?"
I said anxiously, "Jingjing asked why you knew so much about me, and even asked me who the woman I liked before was. How should I answer this?"
Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, let me think about it. Well...then you can tell her that I am actually the largest shareholder of Ye Jianxiang Company. I have a permanent representative in the company. Everyone in the company knows about President Fan and you, so it's not surprising that I know about it. After you tell me, I will confirm it for you."
I thought about it and it seemed like I had no choice but to say this. I then said, "Well...if she insists on asking me to tell her which woman I liked before, what should I do?"
Xu Shu rolled his eyes and said angrily, "How should I know what to do? Either you die and never tell me, or you just make one up!"
I said with a bitter face: "Who am I making up?"
Xu Shu looked outside the door nervously and said, "You can handle it yourself. I... I have to go over there, otherwise Jingjing will get suspicious again when she sees you." After she said that, she turned around and went to the study to find Jingjing.
I was the only one in the room, thinking bitterly, oh! This kind of sneaky life, relying on lies to get by, is really... not a life for a human being!
Not long after, Jingjing and Xu Shu came back hand in hand. I went to greet them and called out, "Jingjing!"
Hua Jingjing glanced at me and sighed, "Tang Qian, my dad called and asked me just now, and I've already dealt with it for you. If you really care about me, you should tell me some things."
I said, "Boss Fan...she does like me. This is no longer a secret in our company. But I have never been attracted to her. I can assure you of this!"
At this time Xu Shu interrupted and said, "Jingjing, Tang Qian should not have lied. In fact, I am the real boss of Ye Jianxiang Company, and I have heard a little about the company's affairs. Fan Yunting has expressed her love to your husband many times, but your husband has rejected her every time. I think you should not be suspicious of him like this. After all, your relationship has been tested through countless hardships!"
Hua Jingjing turned around and asked curiously, "Aren't you the spokesperson for Yejianxiang Tea? When did you become their boss behind the scenes?"
Xu Shu smiled and said, "Actually, I was taking advantage of someone's misfortune. Your husband couldn't afford my endorsement fee at the time! I forced him to transfer 51% of the shares to me, and actually controlled the entire Ye Jianxiang Company!"
Hua Jingjing asked: "Really? Why do you want to...control Tang Qian's company?"
I explained, "Jingjing, Xu Shu is actually helping us. She is only the nominal chairman, and she has also injected a large amount of funds for our operations. Ye Jianxiang Company has achieved what it has today entirely because of her selfless support. We in the entire company are very grateful to her."
Jingjing suddenly realized, and took Xu Shu's other hand, saying gratefully: "Xiao Shu, I really don't know what to say. You must have helped Tang Qian for me, right? Without you, Tang Qian and I would have encountered many setbacks in the past few years. Thank you so much."
Xu Shu smiled and shook his head, saying, "We have been good friends since childhood. Isn't it being too formal for you to say that?"
Jingjing smiled shyly, stretched out her arms and hugged Xu Shu, and said softly: "If I were a man, I would definitely marry you. You are so... great!"
Xu Shu hugged her and looked at me. I immediately understood what she meant: I have already solved this problem for you, and now it depends on you!
After a while, Hua Jingjing separated from her and turned to me and said, "Since Xiaoshu said so, I believe that you and Fan Yunting are innocent. But, Tang Qian, can you tell me who the person you liked before was? Over the years, this question has been weighing on my mind. If I don't figure it out, I will be uncomfortable for the rest of my life. Tang Qian, can you... tell me?"
I looked at Jingjing hesitantly, who was looking forward to it. After thinking for a long time, I couldn't come up with a person. I could only sigh and said, "Jingjing, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but you don't even know that person. It's meaningless for you to tell her. Besides, it's been so long since the incident happened. I haven't heard from her for a long time. This person is not a threat to you now. Why do you have to take her to heart?"
Hua Jingjing was about to speak in disapproval, but Xu Shu couldn't help but help me. She hugged Jingjing and said, "Forget it, Jingjing, who doesn't have some little secrets in their hearts? If Tang Qian doesn't want to talk, don't force him. You just need to understand that the person he loves now is you, and you don't care who he liked before! Come on, I have some delicious food in the kitchen. You must be hungry, right? Let's go eat something together!"
Jingjing wanted to say something, but Xu Shu dragged her away without saying anything. I watched them leave and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The current difficulties were finally over for the time being.
But this was only the first hurdle. I had a feeling that my future would never be peaceful and calm. I was just rejoicing when I suddenly felt my stomach growling. I then remembered that I hadn't eaten anything since I got up in the morning. It was almost four o'clock in the afternoon. No wonder I was so hungry.
I sighed and followed him down to get something to eat. Just as I reached the stairs, I saw Hua Jingjing coming up with a plate with a few muffins on it. She walked up to me and said, "I know you've been looking for me for a long time. You must not have eaten anything, right? Come on, eat something to fill your stomach first!"
I said with gratitude and guilt: "Jingjing, I..."
Hua Jingjing smiled and took a piece of cake and stuffed it into my mouth, saying angrily: "Eat it quickly! Don't let the groom get hungry and let others laugh at me for abusing my husband!"
I took a big bite, then held her hand and said seriously, "Jingjing, I will definitely treat you well in the future and never let you suffer any injustice."
Jingjing nodded and said, "I'm glad you have this intention. Let's go back after we finish eating. I still have to decorate the new house!"
After a while, Jingjing and I said goodbye to Xu Shu and left. I asked Xu Shu to send someone to return the BMW to Fan Yunting, and I drove the Ferrari back to our new home with Jingjing.
Needless to say, I was very happy to decorate my new home. The next day, I went to the repair shop and saw my Mazda, which had been badly damaged. The people at the repair shop told me that most of the engine parts were damaged and it would be better to buy a new one than to repair it. So I followed their advice and sold the broken car to the repair shop at a low price.
The only good news is that I got my two cell phones back, both intact.
The police were originally going to file a wanted case for Shi Huaizhong on suspicion of kidnapping, injury and attempted rape, but due to the intervention of a powerful figure in the city, Shi Huaizhong's brother-in-law, kidnapping, injury and attempted rape became minor crimes of drunkenness, which could be easily offset by a few days of detention. Fan Yunting certainly refused to do so, but she had no way to complain to many parties, and no one dared to intervene in the matter.
After Xu Shu heard about this, she said she would handle it and we just had to wait for good news. We all knew Xu Shu's ability, so we waited with confidence.
The wedding date is getting closer and closer. The preparations for the wedding are basically ready. The wedding invitations have been sent to all relatives and friends. We are just waiting for that day to come. Jingjing and I took the time to register. Legally, we are already a legal couple.
I always want to find a time to talk to Xu Shu alone, to sort out our ideas and unify our thoughts about our secret relationship. My original intention is not to give up on her, but I don't want to do anything to hurt my wife again. As for what the result will be after the talk, only God knows. In fact, I know in my heart that I can't live without Xu Shu in this life. Only Xu Shu can help me overcome many difficulties all the time. In my life, the person who has let me down the most is her.
But during this period, Jingjing was with me almost 24 hours a day, and I couldn't get away from her. One day, I excused myself to go to the company to check it out. I hadn't been to work for a while because of the wedding arrangements. That morning, I entered the company's office building on time. When the receptionist in the lobby saw me coming in, she immediately stood up from behind the reception desk and smiled sweetly at me, "Good morning, Mr. Tang!"
I nodded and said, "Good morning, Xiao Li!"
Then I walked to the elevator door, where there were already four or five male and female employees waiting. When they saw me coming, they immediately made way for me. Although they did not bow like the Japanese, they all greeted me respectfully: "Good morning, Mr. Tang."
I am quite proud that Yejianxiang is now a super group company with more than 10,000 employees all over the country. And I am one of the directors of this company, the second person with the signing power.
The elevator door opened. I knew these employees would not enter before me, so I walked in first. Then the employees filed in. Just as the elevator door was about to close, I heard someone outside shout, "Excuse me, wait a minute!"
Someone hurriedly pressed the door-opening button, and the elevator door opened again. Then a young man suddenly rushed in, and before he even stood still, he gave everyone in the elevator a very sunny smile and said, "Thank you!"
I was standing at the back, and when I saw this young man, I recognized him immediately. Wasn't he the Go master who defeated Miss Xiaolin in the middle game at Xiaolin Go Hall, and whose name seemed to be...Yan Zheng?
