Jingxia Rose

Chapter 35: Going to Chengkong?

Ji Xian stayed in her hometown for more than half a month. Around July 3rd, Ji Nian finished her exams and had a holiday. She took her brother and sister to the city for a day and bought clothes, shoes and many other things.

We also spent two days at a nearby tourist attraction.

She also took a lot of photos, and that evening she posted one on her WeChat Moments, which was quite unusual for her.

Her WeChat Moments are only visible for one month, but she posts very few updates, sometimes not even one every one or two months.

Over the years she's been working, she's accumulated quite a few WeChat friends. In just half an hour, she's received dozens of likes and numerous comments.

Ji Xian only deleted some people she didn't usually chat with, people she didn't even have a nickname for, or people she had forgotten. As for Wen Qi's WeChat, she hesitated for about ten minutes before finally deleting him.

Since you've chosen to break up, what's the point of keeping it up?
It only adds to your worries and troubles.

No need.

She deleted everything decisively, including her phone number and other contact information.

She has always had two SIM cards, one for public use and one for personal use. The public card is mostly used by people in the finance and venture capital circle. Changing the number now is a huge hassle, as a lot of things need to be changed.

She didn't change those two phone cards.

After taking a shower, Ji Nian was lying on her bed drawing on her tablet. She went over to take a look and saw that it was a cartoon character, which was drawn quite well.

He asked with a smile, "Did you study it specifically?"

Ji Nian said, "No, I just look for tutorials online in my spare time and draw whatever I want."

"Then I'll buy you a tablet tomorrow so you can draw on it."

Upon hearing this, Ji Nian immediately sat up. "Really?"

When have I ever joked with you?

"Ah, sis, you're so great." Ji Nian hugged her tightly.

Ji Xian smiled and didn't avoid it. After she went back to drawing, she picked up her phone and replied to a few familiar comments on her post, ignoring the rest.

On WeChat, there were also many unread messages, with Ji Xuan's message appearing in the contact box labeled 'Xiao Guxing'.

After adding Xiao Guxing on WeChat, the two would chat for a few minutes from time to time.

But it was all very superficial politeness; they didn't have any deep conversations.

Xiao Guxing sent a message: Where are you having fun?
Ji Xuan posted six photos. Four of them were landscapes, one was a photo of her with Ji Heng and Ji Nian, and the other did not include Ji Heng.

She typed back: My cousin finished her exams and started summer vacation, so I took her out to have some fun.

Xiao Guxing replied quickly: "On vacation?"

Ji Xian thought for a moment and then said truthfully: I resigned.

This time, Xiao Guxing didn't reply immediately. Instead, upon seeing those three words, his heart skipped a beat, and he felt inexplicably excited and nervous.

He has been back in China for some time now. The Beijing branch was actually established at the beginning of the year, but he, as the boss, returned relatively late. The branch is managed by someone he trusts, and it has now started to make progress.

His family background is also quite good. No one in his family is in business. His parents are both medical academicians, his older brother is a professor of surgery, and he also has a younger sister who is currently pursuing a master's degree in law.

He's the only one in business; a few years ago he founded CK (Chengkong) in Russia, and he's quite famous in the translation circle.

These days, he also frequents the circles of wealthy and powerful families in Beijing.

It's no secret that Wen Qi, the heir of the Wen family, has a beautiful and capable female secretary by his side.

Of course, when these things are mentioned, their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend is naturally brought up. When Xiao Guxing heard these words, the image of the man he had seen through the car window that day naturally came to mind—handsome, aloof, and upright.

"It's been several years now, and the two of them are inseparable. They seem to have a very good relationship, and I guess they're getting married soon." The people continued to discuss. "However, I heard that Secretary Ji's family background isn't very good. I wonder if she'll be able to get into the Wen family."

"At the last Qin family matriarch's birthday banquet, I heard that Madam Wen was on Ji Xian's side. How could she not get in? It was only a matter of time."

"Speaking of which, the eldest daughter of the Wen family has had a bit of bad luck this year. Even if Wen Qi and Ji Xian are going to get married, it probably won't be this year."

Gradually, these discussions became indistinct in Xiao Guxing's ears.

Just like when I heard her say she had a boyfriend that day, I felt burning with anxiety and a bit of pain.

Now that she says she resigned, I realize something is off, but it's not a good idea to ask.

After forcibly suppressing the surge of emotion in my heart, I didn't ask him why he left. I just jokingly replied: "Oh, this is great. It gives me an opportunity to poach someone."

Ji Xuan had just clicked in and hadn't even had a chance to type when he sent another message: "Ahem, I am now sincerely inviting you to our company as the president of Chengkong."

Go to Chengkong?
There are countless translation companies worldwide, and even in China, there are quite a few well-known ones.

Ji Xian had never intended to go to Cheng Kong or a translation company.

Having spent so many years in the venture capital industry, she's gotten used to it, so when it comes to job hunting, she'll subconsciously lean towards the venture capital sector.

But she was taken aback when she saw the invitation sent by Xiao Guxing.

Yes.

Her move to Linqi was unintentional, but her original major was foreign languages.

The translation industry is her true comfort zone.

She was somewhat tempted, but knew that her senior was joking. Just as she was thinking about how to reply, Xiao Guxing sent her a voice message.

"I'm not joking, I'm serious, even more serious than I was when I took the college entrance exam. Think about it."

His voice was warm and clear, like being suddenly rinsed in cool water on a hot summer day, indescribably refreshing and comfortable.

Upon hearing the man's voice, Ji Nian's radar immediately went off, and she sat up with raised eyebrows and bright eyes. "Sis, who is it? What are you thinking about? Is he pursuing you? How old is he? Is he from Beijing? What does he look like? Is he handsome? What does he do?"

They practically asked how many people were in their family.

Ji Xian remained silent for a moment, then raised his hand to push her face away and lowered his eyes to reply to Xiao Guxing's message.

Ji Nian insisted on coming closer to take a look.

You can't make anything out of Xiao Guxing's profile picture.

The two didn't discuss the details, but Ji Xuan expressed her interest, and Xiao Guxing on the other end of the phone breathed a sigh of relief, as long as she didn't refuse.

He then asked, "When are you going back to Beijing? You could come and visit our branch office first. If you like it, we can discuss it in more detail, how about that?"
Ji Xuan estimated the time: I'm not quite sure yet. I'll contact you when I get back to Beijing.
Xiao Guxing: Okay. I can pick you up on the day you arrive.

After the two finished talking, Ji Nian was able to chime in. From their conversation, it was clear that she asked, "Sister, did you leave your previous company? Why did you suddenly change jobs?"

"Well, I've been in the finance industry for a while, but I'm tired of it and want to change things up."

Ji Xian didn't say much, but Ji Nian asked, "Then why did my mom say you were on annual leave?"

"I just didn't want my second uncle and aunt to worry. It's nothing important. Changing jobs is normal."

Ji Nian asked who that person was and what their company did, then started gossiping, "Sis, you've been in Beijing for so many years, have you had a boyfriend?"