Classical European decoration, golden wallpaper, huge crystal lamps...create a luxurious hotel image.
Under the soft light of the crystal lamp, there is a giant long table, and at both ends of the table are two calm and wealthy men in suits.
Gu Yuchen was the first to raise his glass and said, "Mr. Ji, it's an honor to receive your lunch invitation."
Ji Lingtian leaned lazily on the back of his chair, raised a glass to Gu Yuchen, and said with a smile, "Director Gu is joking, you are the coordinator of the project, but I want to get the project businessman, I will treat you to a meal
It goes without saying."
Gu Yuchen took a sip of red wine, put down the glass, and said with a smile, "I know Ling Tian's determination to pursue the Tsol project, but you know that I am just a worker employed by aa governments of many countries, and I have the ability to coordinate projects in various countries.
rights, but not the right to be responsible for the project. Of course, I am very aware of the strength of 'Lingtian'. If the tsol project will be undertaken by 'Lingtian', I believe that the US government aa will not have any objections... However, everything is currently
It also depends on the bid given by 'Lingtian'. After all, tsol is a guaranteed profit-making project with many competitors."
"Director Gu, you are overthinking... I never rely on evil ways to do things. I am not inviting you to support me at the bidding meeting, nor am I asking you to reveal other companies' lowest bidding prices to me. I just want to invite you."
I want to become friends with you. After all, you and Zi Xin have been friends for many years. You also guided and took care of Zi Xin when she was at odds with me. I should also thank you and do my best for her.
It's friendship, isn't it?" After saying that, Ji Lingtian toasted to Gu Yuchen with great interest.
Gu Yuchen was able to sit in the position of Chairman of International Business, so he naturally possesses superb communication skills and the ability to be calm in dealing with changes. Faced with Ji Lingtian's implication, he easily resolved, "To be honest with Mr. Ji, Madam and I have known each other since we were young, but at that time
She was too naive and didn't know how to talk about love. By the time I realized what it meant to like her, she and I had already separated... When I met your lady again after so many years, I admitted that in addition to my childhood friendship for her, I also had feelings for her that were buried in my heart.
The slightest affection in my heart, after all, she is so noble, elegant, beautiful and generous, but unfortunately, she has married Mr. Ji... I think if she is still single now, I will spare no effort than when she was young.
Pursue her!"
No matter what the real relationship between Ji Lingtian and Qin Zixin is, Ji Lingtian is warning Gu Yuchen not to have any evil intentions towards his woman. Gu Yuchen's answer not only explains that he and Qin Zixin have been innocent friends since childhood, but also
Reminding Ji Lingtian to learn to cherish it, because he will always wait for Qin Zixin to be single again.
Ji Lingtian laughed and said, "I think Director Gu, you may have to give up such thoughts, because having such a wife who is regarded as a goddess by the world, I will only love her twice as much."
Gu Yuchen held up the cup and spat out regretfully, "It seems that I can only continue to look for my goddess... Anyway, I wish you all the best."
"Thanks."
"cheers!"
"cheers!"
After pushing the cup and changing the cup, Ji Lingtian's cell phone vibrated.
"Sorry, I'll take a call."
"please."
Ji Lingtian took out his cell phone, glanced at the number displayed on the phone, and then pressed the answer button, "Wife."
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Qin Zixin on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment because of Ji Lingtian's intimate address. After a few seconds, he asked, "Where are you?"
"Entertainment."
"Mom said today is your birthday and wants you to come back early and have a meal together as a family."
"I'll go home early."
"Um."
As soon as Qin Zixin finished the call, Qu Ranran, who was sitting opposite her, asked anxiously, "How is it? Is brother-in-law coming back today?"
Qin Zixin nodded, "He said he would be back soon."
"I don't know what he is busy with all day long. I haven't seen him for a long time."
"He must be busy with the Tsol project recently. As you know, this project will be put up for bidding soon."
"Sister, what happened to you and your brother-in-law?"
"Ran Ran, please don't call him that. I'm not used to it."
"But that's indeed his current identity!"
Qin Zixin frowned, as if there was nothing he could do against Qu Ranran.
Qu Ranran chuckled, "Sister, do you know what Qianqian said to me today?"
"What?"
"She heard that Guan Hao and I are trying to have another child, and she said that she also wants to urge you and your brother-in-law to give her a little baby boy."
As soon as Qu Ranran finished speaking, Qin Zixin's cheeks turned red. "Nonsense."
Qu Ranran held on to the embarrassed Qin Zixin and said, "I think this will happen sooner or later. However, there is no rush now. You can take your time."
Qin Zixin glared at her sister in annoyance, "Are you going to follow Qian Qian's mischief too?"
Qu Ranran immediately said seriously, "How could I be fooling around? Aren't you and your brother-in-law getting along very well recently?"
It's pretty good, yes... it's pretty good.
Ever since they reached a tacit understanding of a truce, she and he have no longer been fighting each other for more than a month.
When facing her, he was no longer sarcastic and arrogant. Many times, he was able to talk to her politely, and she tried her best to be polite to him. Inexplicably, they reached a kind of respectful relationship.
Atmosphere of getting along.
Just like when she called him just now, he not only answered the call immediately, but also responded to her politely. However, he didn't use that title often.
"What are you thinking about?"
Qu Ranran stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Qin Zixin.
Qin Zixin came back to her senses and said, "It's nothing... He and I are not what you think."
"But everything seems to be getting better, doesn't it?"
Is it slowly getting better?
No... only she knows that now is just the calm before the storm, but when the storm comes, she will not be afraid anymore.
"Stop talking about me... By the way, why haven't I heard you mention Guan Hao and Tong Qianxin recently?"
"I have investigated clearly and found out that Tong Qianxin was Guan Hao's schoolgirl in college. The two had called each other, but at that time Guan Hao was busy with the founding of 'Haotian' and had little time to spend on relationships, so the two of them
People ultimately fail to develop a relationship as a couple..."
"Guan Hao actually recruited the girl he liked in college to join the company. This..."
"Okay, it turns out that Tong Qianxin has a husband..." At this point, Qu Ranran looked embarrassed, "Last weekend, her whole family invited me and Guan Hao to her home. Her husband is gentle and elegant. He is a doctor or something.
It's... I misunderstood you!"
"So you are now willing to have a daughter with Guan Hao?"
"I'm already working hard, I hope my stomach will be better..."
"You can't work hard, Guan Hao needs to work harder..."
"sister……"
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Guan's mother could already hear the two sisters' laughter through the door.
"What are you discussing? Are you so happy?"
Seeing Guan's mother come in, Qu Ranran and Qin Zixin stood up at the same time and called in unison, "Mom..."
After acting in front of Qian Qian for a long time, Qin Zixin gradually got used to calling Guan Mu.
Guan's mother came to the two daughters-in-law and smiled kindly, "I came to Xiaoxin to discuss Ling Tian's birthday."
Qin Zixin and Qu Ranran held Guan's mother in their arms and sat down on the sofa in the room. Qin Zixin said, "Didn't you say that the whole family would have a meal together?"
"Ling Tian and I have been separated for so many years... This is the first time I celebrate his birthday. I'm wondering if I should hold a birthday party for him?"
Qu Ranran chuckled, "Mom, do you think my brother-in-law is still a child? If you really throw a party for him, I'm afraid he won't come back tonight."
Qin Zixin nodded in agreement, "I don't think so... He knows your intentions."
Guan's mother sighed softly, "I always want to make it up to him."
"Guan Hao said that he will stay in New York for at least half a year for the Tsol project, so you still have half a year to get along with him." Qu Ranran said.
"I hope he can be happier. I owe him so much..." Guan's mother's low voice was full of self-blame.
Qin Zixin hugged Guan Mu lightly, "I think he will understand you one day."
Guan's mother adjusted her mood and stood up, "Okay... let him come back early. I will cook all the dishes today."
Qin Zixin nodded, "I've already called him."
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Ji Lingtian came back on time for dinner.
Everyone waiting for him in the restaurant breathed a sigh of relief, and Guan's mother was even more pleased.
However, while everyone was waiting for Ji Lingtian to take a seat, Ji Lingtian just walked behind Qin Zixin, whispered to Qin Zixin, and then walked out of the restaurant.
Everyone was suddenly stunned.
Guan's mother called anxiously, "Ling Tian..."
Everyone stood up and stared blankly at Ji Lingtian's leaving figure.
Qin Ziqian asked, "Mommy, what's wrong with Daddy?"
"Sister, what's wrong with brother-in-law?" It was Qu Ranran who spoke.
Qin Zixin replied, "He only asked me to go upstairs and didn't say anything else."
Guan Mu's graceful body sat slumped on the chair, her old brown eyes changing from joy to sadness and loss.
Qu Ranran hurriedly stepped forward to hug Guan's mother, "Mom, let me ask my brother-in-law what's going on..."
Guan Mu nodded.
Qin Zixin hesitated for a few seconds and then chased Ji Lingtian.
"Sorry, I'm late. Is the party started?"
Guan Hao, who had just returned from outside, saw his mother, who was pale and supported by his wife, as soon as he entered the restaurant.
"What's wrong?" Guan Hao asked with a frown.
"Brother-in-law is back, but he..."
Before Qu Ranran finished speaking, Guan Hao's handsome face was already ugly.
"Where is he?"
"It should be upstairs."
The next second, Guan Hao turned around.
Qu Ranran hurriedly chased after her and grabbed her unhappy husband, "I have asked my sister to talk to my brother-in-law... You can wait until they finish talking."
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In the room, Ji Lingtian turned to Qin Zixin who was following him and said, "Prepare a more formal suit for me. I will attend an important banquet later."
"Banquet?" Qin Zixin was stunned, "Aren't you going to have dinner with your family today?"
"No, I have a private party."
"But mom... Auntie has been busy in the kitchen all day today. She just wants to celebrate your birthday in person."
"I thought our tacit understanding was to ignore each other's personal affairs."
Ji Lingtian's words made Qin Zixin speechless.
"...I know, Armani's iron-gray suit, okay?"
Ever since he and her started to live a "respectful" life, he would often ask her for her opinions on dressing for important occasions. Later, he discovered that she had good taste and gradually left the worry of dressing to her. Just now, he just
What the restaurant told her was to ask her to pick out a suit for him.
Walking into the cloakroom and taking out the iron-gray suit and matching green tie, Qin Zixin could already imagine Ji Lingtian's high spirits when he put on this suit.
While Ji Lingtian was changing clothes, Qin Zixin was thinking about how to persuade Ji Lingtian to stay at home for dinner.
At this time, Ji Lingtian walked over, lowering his head and buttoning his cuffs.
As expected, he is very suitable for the iron-gray color. He is young, domineering, and does not look old. The proud temperament in him can be tempered with gentleness.
His facial features are handsome and stylish, especially his deep eyes, which seem to be full of magic but never released to anyone.
"Can I stay home tonight?"
She said this not just to care about her mother.
Qin Zixin looked at Ji Lingtian, his thin lips pursed, still lowering his head to adjust the silver cuffs.
"Let me help you..." Qin Zixin couldn't help but stepped forward.
Ji Lingtian naturally stretched out his hand and asked her to take care of everything for him, adjust the cuffs and adjust the angle of the tie.
At this time, Ji Lingtian's cell phone vibrated.
Ji Lingtian took out his cell phone and pressed the answer button, "Well...I'll be there soon. Wait for me there."
She was very close to him, and she could clearly hear the sweet female voice on his mobile phone.
It's Ren Qingle.
There have been rumors recently that he and Ren Qingle have been having a heated fight recently...
Only she knows best that this is true.
This was not the first time she heard Ren Qingle call him.
"Today is your birthday..." Qin Zixin reminded him in a low voice.
Ji Lingtian lightly opened Leng Yi's lips and said without any emotion, "So what? Is there a rule that I have to eat with my family?"
"But……"
Ji Lingtian stretched out his hand and gently lifted Qin Zixin's chin, "Don't break the tacit understanding between us. You know, you have no right to interfere with me."
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Ji Lingtian met Qu Ranran when he went downstairs.
His steps paused, and his deep eyes looked deeply at her.
Qu Ranran walked up to Ji Lingtian and said calmly, "Mom is very sad, Guan Hao is comforting her."
Ji Lingtian narrowed his sly eyes, "So they sent you as a lobbyist?"
Qu Ranran looked at Ji Lingtian with her clear eyes, "Can I?"
Ji Lingtian's Adam's apple twitched, and after a few seconds of silence he replied, "If this is what you want, I will stay...but this is just for you."
"I know you and Mom have a quarrel, so I can understand even if you don't have dinner with Mom tonight, because Mom missed more than twenty birthdays of yours... But you can't stay for my sister tonight.
?”
"What do you want to say?"
Qu Ranran's voice was choked with sobs, "Have you noticed that sister is wearing a very beautiful dress today, and it is your favorite white dress."
Ji Lingtian pursed his lips and said nothing.
Qu Ranran's eyes were filled with water, and her voice became hoarse, "Mr. Ji, if I remember correctly, you told me that you fell in love with me at first sight. Have you ever thought about why?
Will you fall in love at first sight with a stranger me? I think it’s because I have a face that looks exactly like your sister’s, right?”
At this second, Ji Lingtian gently held Qu Ranran's shoulders and said softly, "Sorry, Ranran, I have other things to do tonight...what do you want to talk to me about? Let's talk about it next time, okay?"
"Mr. Ji..."
Ji Lingtian has already taken steps.
Qu Ranran looked at Ji Lingtian's leaving figure, her eyes getting moister.
Suddenly, a gentle arm wrapped around Qu Ranran's slender waist, and Qu Ranran raised her blurred eyes to look at Guan Hao beside her.
Guan Hao gently wiped away the tears that slipped from the corners of Qu Ranran's eyes with his thumb, "You shouldn't have stopped me."
Qu Ranran snuggled into Guan Hao's strong and broad chest, "He is your brother, you can't talk about him."
"But at least I can't let him make my wife cry."
"I don't feel bad because of him, I feel bad for my sister..."
"I know, but your sister is stronger than you think. If she knew you were crying for her now, she would feel very guilty."
Qu Ranran wiped her tears and snot on Guan Hao's expensive shirt, "Whenever I think about the agreement he signed with his sister, I want to yell at him!!"
"Baby, this matter must be kept secret... Whether they can be together in the end depends on this agreement!"
"Are you sure Mr. Ji really cares about my sister?"
"I'm sure...don't forget, after I released the news about his marriage to your sister, he didn't come to settle accounts with me."