Jingxia Rose

Chapter 16: Reunion

Unsurprisingly, Ruan Zheng's accidental injury and hospitalization during a performance became a trending topic.

The video was captured very clearly, showing the entire process of Ruan Zheng falling and Wen Qichong going on stage.

Fengling Theater was also trying to control the trending topic, but it couldn't stop it from appearing one after another, which also brought up the rumors of Ruan Zheng and Jin Chengye's divorce.

There were many reporters and paparazzi staking out the hospital, but the Wen family did not show up all morning. They also couldn't get any interviews at the Fengling Theater because of police intervention.

Everyone was curious and worried about Ruan Zheng's injuries. No one knew who came up with the bad idea to change the target of their stakeout to Linqi Capital Investment Group.

To meet their KPIs, they braved the scorching sun to guard several entrances and exits of the group.

"Are these reporters and paparazzi crazy? What are they doing blocking our company entrance? President Wen isn't even here." Ye Xueyan frowned and complained, "Don't they all have antivirus software installed in their brains?"

Cui Min said helplessly, "The company's security personnel went up to negotiate and even threatened to call the police, but they retreated dozens of meters away, saying that it would absolutely not affect the normal operation of our company. No matter how much we pleaded, they just wouldn't leave."

Ye Xueyan looked at Ji Xuan, who was calm and composed. She saw that Ji Xuan was not flustered at all and was slowly flipping through the team building budget form submitted by the administration department and finance department that morning.

Even with Wen Qi absent, many tasks still need to be carried out in an orderly manner, and all documents requiring his signature and approval, as well as matters requiring his presence, need to be properly confirmed.

"Secretary Ji, what do you think?"

"Since they promised not to disturb our work, let them squat if they want. It's none of our business," Ji Xian said calmly without even looking up. "They'll leave once they realize they can't get President Wen to come."

Upon hearing this, Cui Min admired her composure; she remained calm and steady in the face of adversity.

But thinking about it, what she said makes sense. What does it have to do with them that they are willing to wait outside in this 'ghost city' without President Wen?

Ye Xueyan hesitated for two seconds before saying, "I think you're in that trending video. You and President Wen are a couple, so if you're recognized, the reporters and paparazzi will definitely swarm you. You have fieldwork this afternoon, so leave it to us. Don't go out."

Ji Xian looked up and slightly raised the corners of her mouth. "Okay, thank you."

It wasn't until 6 p.m., when she was packing up to leave work, that Cui Min ran over and said, "Secretary Ji, those reporters and paparazzi haven't left yet. Especially at the main entrance, there seem to be even more people than in the afternoon, and there are even people at the parking lot exit."

Ji Xian remained silent, silently admiring the group's endurance and dedication.

What can I do?
Of course, she couldn't be used as a sitting duck, and since she couldn't drive, she had to take a taxi home.

After saying "thank you," she put the two important documents into her bag, took the elevator to the lobby on the first floor, and deliberately walked to the west door.

There are usually few employees passing by the west side entrance, and it's also quite far from the main entrance of the building.

Sure enough, there were no reporters or paparazzi around. She breathed a slight sigh of relief, pushed open the door, walked to the roadside, and took out her phone to call a taxi.

The two or three streets around here are financial and business streets, with dozens of companies of all sizes, so it's actually very difficult to get a taxi here, and this is also the easiest place to get a taxi.

The phone spun for five or six minutes but still couldn't find a suitable vehicle.

"Di-"

Just as she was considering whether to go to the main road to hail a taxi, a sudden honking sounded, startling her so much that she almost dropped her phone.

She frowned slightly and looked up at the black Lotus parked in front of her.

The car window rolled down, revealing a familiar face.

Xiao Guxing raised his hand to indicate, "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."

"Senior?"

Ji Xian's brows relaxed, and she blurted out in surprise. Xiao Guxing laughed, "I thought it looked like you from a distance, and I was afraid I was mistaken. I only honked the horn when I got closer to confirm. Are you just off work and waiting for a car?"

"Yeah, I couldn't get a taxi."

"Then get in the car first." Noticing her hesitation, he added, "I just got off work too, I don't have anything to do."

Hearing this, Ji Xian didn't hesitate, opened the passenger door, sat down, and fastened his seatbelt.

As the car started, Xiao Guxing inadvertently glanced at the corner of a document peeking out of her bag and casually asked, "Where do you work now?"

"Linqi Capital".

"A venture capital firm?" Xiao Guxing asked in surprise. "Why didn't you choose a job related to your major?"

"The company I interned at didn't offer me a full-time position, so I came here because Linqi Capital was recruiting." Ji Xuan asked in return, "And you, senior? Do you also work around here? You're probably working in the foreign language field now, right?"

"After studying abroad for two years, I founded a translation company. I don't know if you've heard of it, but the company is called Chengkong. I'm back this time to expand the business." Xiao Guxing pointed in a direction, "My branch office is located behind the Linqi Building."

No wonder I ran into him near the west gate; I never see him there normally.

Ji Xuan was taken aback for a moment. "Senior is joking. Cheng Kong is very famous in the entire translation circle. How could you not know him?"

Xiao Guxing joked, "I originally wanted to be shameless and poach you from Chengkong, but I didn't expect that you would be at Linqi Capital. My idea was nipped in the bud. Now I can only ask if you have any other plans for tonight? Would you do me the honor of having dinner together?"

He is always talkative, humorous, and witty, yet possesses a gentle and refined demeanor, and always manages to liven up the atmosphere.

There's never a dull moment or an awkward silence.

Ji Xian smiled and said, "Okay."

Do you prefer Chinese or Western food?

"Chinese food."

Xiao Guxing asked, "I also like Chinese food. After living in Russia for so many years, I've been craving Chinese food. But I haven't been back for many years, and I'm not very familiar with this place anymore. Do you know where I can find authentic and delicious Chinese food?"

Ji Xuan thought about it seriously. As Wen Qi's secretary, she had done a lot of restaurant reservations over the years.

She actually knows a lot about famous and high-end restaurants in Beijing.

"There's a private restaurant on Nanxi Road that serves pretty good food, with several different cuisines."

"Okay, let's go to that one."

Xiao Guxing turned on the navigation and drove to Nanxi Road.

As the two arrived, dusk fell and the city lights began to twinkle.

The waiter led her to a seat by the bed. Xiao Guxing took the menu and handed it to her, saying, "You're more familiar with the area, so just order whatever you like. I don't have any dietary restrictions."

Seeing his hands-off attitude and the way he just waited to eat, Ji Xuan smiled and didn't refuse. He skillfully ordered three dishes and a soup, as any more would be too much to eat.

While waiting for the food, Xiao Guxing asked about her recent situation, and the two chatted very congenially, without exchanging a single word.

Halfway through the meal, Ji Xuan's phone suddenly rang. She put down her chopsticks and took her phone out of her bag.

Upon seeing the name 'Wen Qi' on the caller ID, he paused for two seconds, said 'Excuse me' to Xiao Guxing, and turned to answer the phone.

A deep, warm voice came from the other end of the phone, "Are you home?"