Chapter 1596 - 1594: Past and Present Lives 32
Chapter 1596: Chapter 1594: Past and Present Lives 32
Chapter 1594
"Hahaha!"
Shih Wanxin suddenly burst out laughing.
But as she laughed, tears slid down her cheeks like beads from a snapped string.
"Xia Ruqing!"
"Who would’ve thought! You don’t look like much, but when it comes to seducing men, you’ve got trick after trick!"
She wiped her tears, her teeth clenched, eyes vicious.
"Just you wait, I want to see how long you can stay smug!"
Muttering through gritted teeth, she suddenly broke down in tears again.
When had Ah Yao ever smiled at her so gently?
Never! Before, he didn’t even know how to smile at her!
Ever since he came back from the accident, although he’d changed into a different person and would smile at her now.
But he also smiled even more brightly at other women.
What the hell is that supposed to be?
Then what does their engagement mean, and what does she mean?
Watching Zhao Junyao leave in the car driven by his chauffeur.
She wiped her tears, calmed her emotions, and drove off as well.
...
The next day was Friday.
Zhao Junyao went to the company as usual to study, and Xia Yu was in charge of mentoring him.
A lot of things were taught to him hand-in-hand.
Zhao Junyao was a smart man; even if he wasn’t from this world, he could still pick up seventy to eighty percent.
In Xia Yu’s eyes, this was already very good.
In the afternoon, Zhao Zongqing came to the company as usual to check in, and Xia Yu told him the good news.
Zhao Zongqing was very pleased.
"If what you’re saying is true, then I’m relieved!"
He’d been sick for a long time, his complexion pale, but upon hearing such good news, his face looked much better, a faint flush showing through the pallor.
Xia Yu poured him a cup of tea, and the two sat facing each other.
"Of course it’s true!"
"Why would I lie to you? If you don’t believe it, you can call the young director over right now and test him!"
Zhao Zongqing waved his hand.
"You’ve been a veteran of the group for years. If I didn’t trust you, I wouldn’t have entrusted Yaoyao to you!"
"Since you say so, I’m comforted!"
"In the not-too-distant future, I can close my eyes in peace!"
As soon as he said that, the atmosphere instantly turned a bit heavy.
Xia Yu quickly changed the subject.
"Right!"
"It’s been some time since the young director got engaged to the Shih Family’s Daughter. Sir, when do you plan to... have them get married?"
Zhao Zongqing thought for a bit, then slapped his forehead.
"Look at this memory of mine, if you hadn’t mentioned it, I’d have almost forgotten!"
"I’ve been worrying about Yaoyao’s health all this time and actually forgot something this big completely!"
"Let me think!"
He started counting on his fingers.
"It’s already August. How about we have them marry in October, that way there’s time to prepare, and it’s an auspicious month. What do you think?"
Xia Yu smiled.
"So you’ve decided to go through with the alliance with the Shih Family?"
Zhao Zongqing waved his hand.
"That doesn’t really matter. As long as Yaoyao likes her, it’s no big deal!"
"From what I can see, that Shih girl doesn’t have a bad heart, just a bit of a temper. Young people, it’s understandable!"
"Let them figure it out themselves!"
Xia Yu nodded.
"Understood!"
"I’ll have someone reliable arranged to handle this, so you won’t need to worry about a thing!"
Zhao Zongqing chuckled and sighed.
"Never thought that after half a lifetime, you’re still the one I can rely on!"
Xia Yu looked a bit embarrassed.
"If it weren’t for your recognition back then, I would’ve never had such a good opportunity!"
"I don’t have much education, didn’t graduate from a prestigious university, and I’m not that smart. It was you who taught and promoted me step by step!"
"All I can do is give it everything I’ve got!"
Zhao Zongqing patted his shoulder.
"No need to dwell on past heroics; it’s all in the past!"
"You’re my right-hand man now. Without you, I really wouldn’t know what to do!"
Xia Yu felt a bit guilty and comforted him a few more words.
The two chatted about other things for a while before leaving separately.
...
That night when he got home.
Zhao Junyao, as usual, went to see his father.
Zhao Zongqing didn’t hide anything from him and told him about the wedding.
Zhao Junyao was very respectful.
"Since Father has already arranged everything, I naturally have no objections!"
Marrying Wanxin was something he’d gone through in both his previous and present life; it was probably fate.
So he had nothing more to say—he’d just marry her!
Seeing that his son was satisfied, Zhao Zongqing nodded.
"Good, then. I’ve already had someone start preparing. Do you have any requests?"
Zhao Junyao looked surprised.
"Requests?"
Zhao Zongqing also found it odd.
"No?"
"Right, you’re a grown man. What would you know about these things? That’s me being silly!"
"How about this: I’ll have Xia Yu arrange a chief planner. Later, if you two have any ideas, you can go to him."
"Daddy’s old now; I won’t meddle in these things anymore!"
Zhao Junyao nodded.
"Alright!"
"I understand!"
That was what he said, but in his heart he was full of doubt.
’Requests? People in this world have requests for weddings? What is this?’
’I’d better ask Xia Ruqing tomorrow!’
The thought made him pause.
How strange—why did he always think of that woman?
It was like whenever something came up, he wanted to consult her.
They’d only met a few times; were they really that close? Since when did he get so trusting of others?!
...
While he was wrestling with these questions.
Far away, Xia Ruqing was tossing and turning in bed.
"Exactly!"
"Why do I want to talk to him about everything?"
"As if I’m really close with him?"
"Close? Not really. I just happened to pass by and save someone, that’s all!"
"I’m not after his money or his looks. Logically, I should be staying far, far away and keeping out of trouble!"
"So why do I keep wanting to get closer?"
Don’t tell me I’ve fallen in love with him!
He’s already engaged; he’s a taken man. No way!
She pulled the blanket over her head, desperately trying to brainwash herself.
But she didn’t notice the faint ache in her heart, like something trying to break through its restraints.
Forget it, whatever, just sleep first!
...
The next day was Saturday.
Zhao Junyao didn’t have to go to work, so he got up a bit later, because he’d had trouble sleeping the night before.
Xia Ruqing also slept in; clearly, she’d had insomnia too.
Right now, her head was full of Zhao Junyao.
And same for Zhao Junyao—his head was full of her.
In the end, it was Zhao Junyao who couldn’t hold back and took the initiative to text Xia Ruqing.
"Are you free this afternoon??"
Speaking of using a phone to send messages, it took Zhao Junyao a full month to learn.
He still wasn’t very adept and could only type simple sentences, but it was enough.
Xia Ruqing replied almost instantly.
"I’m free!"
After replying, she stared at her own hand, still feeling it was unbelievable.
She tossed the phone aside and grabbed her head.
"What am I doing!"
"Am I really playing the homewrecker here!"
"Oh my god!"
"No way! Definitely not!"
"I must be under some spell; how could I ever do something like that?"
However.
The next message her phone received was him asking her out.
And she still replied yes.
Xia Ruqing was utterly disappointed in herself.
"Do you even know what you’re doing?"
"Being a homewrecker will get you struck by lightning, you know that?"
After lecturing herself, she swore furiously in her heart.
"I only see Zhao Junyao as a friend, I really don’t have any other thoughts!!"
"Yeah, that’s right, this is just normal socializing!"