A Beijing socialite stole my boyfriend; she went crazy after I got married.

Her current position was extremely dangerous; she lay on her side in his arms, her cheek almost touching his firm chest, and he could clearly hear her steady, powerful heartbeat beneath his shirt.

Moreover, this threat is quite powerful.

Jiang Chu backed down.

She dared not move again, stiffly shrinking into his arms like a kitten whose neck was being choked and unable to move, her whole face flushed red.

"good."

Xie Jing looked down at her humiliated expression and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly.

He carried her in his arms, took long strides, and walked towards the gate of the manor.

Jiang Chu secretly glanced back at the RS7 quietly parked in the courtyard one last time while nestled in his arms.

She couldn't help but let out a soft, almost inaudible sigh.

Eating in the courtyard is quite nice.

Xie Jing keenly sensed it. "What are you thinking about?"

"..."

"Um?"

"...It would be nice to bring the table out; your yard has a beautiful view, it might make people more hungry?"

"Really?" Xie Jing paused for two seconds, "The scenery you're referring to is mainly that car, right?"

Jiang Chu was amused by the sarcastic tone.

She looked up, no longer avoiding his gaze. "You're not still angry about a car, are you, Chairman?"

Xie Jing tightened his grip on her arm suddenly.

The man narrowed his eyes dangerously. "That depends on you. Does the car seem more appealing now?"

Jiang Chu was held even tighter by him, and her face inevitably pressed against the front of his shirt.

She could smell the very faint, cool oak scent emanating from him, mixed with the fresh aroma of his ironed shirt.

"...Of course you're more attractive," Jiang Chu added, puffing out her cheeks. "After all...the car won't be given to me as a gift."

Xie Jing pursed his thin lips, and the hand clasped under her knees unconsciously tightened a little more.

He lowered his head, staring at her smiling face so close to his, and the fire that had just been suppressed in his eyes reignited.

"Jiang Chu".

"Um?"

"I'll settle the score with you later."

He lowered his voice, and his deep, husky voice brushed past her ear.

Jiang Chu was only put down after the two entered the restaurant. She quickly sat down next to the long table and turned to look at the moonlit lake outside the floor-to-ceiling window.

Pretend nothing happened.

Xie Jing slowly sat down in the main seat.

Several uniformed servants filed in and methodically placed a series of exquisite dishes on the table.

Another chef came over and introduced the dishes in a low voice.

Following the other person's words, Jiang Chu looked down.

The imperial-grade bone china lotus-shaped soup bowl contains a brilliant golden broth made by simmering deep-sea scallops, old chicken, and ham for six hours, and is topped with large slices of premium fish fillets.

The meat is white and translucent like jade, melting in your mouth. It is paired with green chili peppers and small red chilies for added flavor, resulting in a tangy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant taste.

Another dish is stir-fried beef cubes with pickled green beans, the beef cubes are small and even, each one coated with a rich sauce.

The chef introduced the A5 Wagyu beef tenderloin, along with green beans marinated using a traditional method, and then introduced the cold dishes on the side.

"This is carefully selected wild small bowl-shaped fungus from Changbai Mountain—"

Looking at the glossy, crisp wood ear mushrooms and smelling the aroma of vinegar and chili oil, Jiang Chu felt her appetite instantly whetted.

The main dish is a small bowl of freshly kneaded, handmade noodles.

"How is it?" Xie Jing glanced at her, "Does it suit your taste?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Jiang Chu nodded frantically. "We don't need to eat out anymore, it's great to eat here. Your chef's cooking looks amazing!"

He then gave the chef a thumbs-up.

Xie Jing gave her a half-smile, half-smile, "So you'll be eating here every day from now on?"

Jiang Chu nodded subconsciously, "Okay—"

and many more.

She looked at the man opposite her.

Xie Jing was cutting a huge, juicy steak when he heard this, and simply nodded as if it were a matter of course, "Then it's settled."

Jiang Chu: "..."

Who was trying to seduce whom?

Jiang Chu silently lowered her head and ate her rice.

Her eating posture wasn't particularly elegant, and she didn't eat much, but she ate very seriously and attentively.

As Xie Jing watched, he felt his appetite improve.

The two ate their meal quietly.

Butler Wang stood aside and watched this scene silently, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He used to work for the boss's father, and later worked for the boss. Nearly twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and he has never seen the boss show such an expression in his eyes.

Moreover, during meals, the boss is either looking at documents on a tablet, talking business with a partner via voice, or quickly finishing his meal to go to work.

I can only say that I'm lucky I didn't get stomach problems.

It's rare for me to eat properly these days.

"..."

After finishing her meal, Jiang Chu received a small portion of mango pomelo sago, with grapefruit pieces and mango puree garnished with mint leaves, creating a colorful display of red, yellow, and green.

She savored the food slowly with a small spoon, and just as she was about to say something, Butler Wang brought her a cell phone.

"It's the young lady on the phone."

Butler Wang said in a low voice.

Jiang Chu paused.

Since it was Xie Qingyang calling, I wonder what he wanted to say.

Jiang Chu and Xie Jing had spent several time together and had already noticed that Xie Qingyang did not contact his father frequently.

She pricked up her ears with some curiosity.

Xie Jing took the phone and, without avoiding Jiang Chu, pressed the answer button directly.

"Hmm," he said casually, "Go ahead and say it."

Jiang Chu couldn't hear the sounds from the other side, but she could see Xie Jing listening quietly.

"When are we leaving?" Xie Jing put down his coffee cup. "Just have Xiao Zhang take care of it."

The person on the other end said a few more words.

"Okay," Xie Jing said, his expression unchanged.

The call ended there.

Jiang Chu's spoon was still suspended in mid-air.

She glanced at the man across the table. Xie Jing was calmly drinking his coffee, seemingly not intending to bring up what had just happened.

Jiang Chu naturally didn't ask any further questions.

after all--

He and Miss Xie went to the same school, and in some ways they were even rivals in love. Now he is having an ambiguous relationship with her father.

Jiang Chu wasn't sure how Xie Jing viewed the matter, but for the time being, she decided not to emphasize this relationship in front of him.

As Xie Jing was pondering this, his other phone vibrated again.

He glanced at the caller ID and waved.

Butler Wang and the servants all withdrew.

Seeing this, Jiang Chu also wanted to leave, but as she stood up to pass by, Xie Jing called out to her, "You don't need to go out."

He said it casually, picked up his phone and answered, his tone instantly turning cold and sharp, "Where's the project data?"

He scoffed at what the other person said, "Their offer is unreasonable. Let's renegotiate as I suggested."

"..."

Jiang Chu couldn't hear the voice on the other end, but seeing his suppressed anger, she suddenly felt a surge of malice.

She couldn't help but recall the scene in the car.

While she was on the phone with Wei Jing, this guy not only tried to hug her, but also bit her.

Humph.

A little devil was stirring in Jiang Chu's heart.

The entire large restaurant was now empty.

Xie Jing sat at the dining table, slightly turned to the side, gazing at the night view of the lake through the floor-to-ceiling window, completely immersed in his work.

His long, strong fingers gripped the phone to his ear, revealing a section of his forearm, its veins clearly visible, covered by the cuff of his shirt.

"...When will their headquarters hold a meeting?"

Xie Jing's deep voice carried an undeniable authority, "Inform President Liu to have him fly over next week."

Jiang Chu quietly moved closer.

She stretched out a slender finger, like a playful little butterfly, and lightly poked the man's side, then gently scratched it.

Xie Jing's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.