The dark clouds in the sky seemed to have kicked over an overflowing bucket, leaving the only pedestrians on the road hurriedly walking in the rain.
Holding the gift box presented by Lin Zengxian, Jin Xiayan carefully glanced at the people around her, and then focused on the passenger seat. She felt that the car was both lively and deserted at the same time.
The excitement belongs to Lin Zengxian and the strange woman, and the silence belongs to her sister.
"So, I invited Nai-san to take a boat to Qingdao with me, and then depart from Qingdao to Osaka."
Speaking fluent German, Lin Zengxian glanced at the navigation and confirmed that it was getting closer to Kim Taeyeon's address.
Regarding "who should sit in the passenger seat?", Ming Jingnan and Kim Taeyeon did not regard this matter as a problem just now. Ming Jingnan just paused for a moment and took the initiative to sit in the back seat.
After getting on the bus, Lin Zengxian and Mingjingnan naturally talked about inspecting the port.
Mingjing Nan was not sure whether Lin Zengxian had let Kim Taeyeon know about his family background, so he started the topic in unfamiliar German.
Ever since she learned that Lin Zengxian's partner was Hapag-Lloyd, she has been learning German. Although she is still unable to form effective conversations, she can barely understand some uncomplicated sentences.
Such behavior made Lin Zengxian both grateful and appreciative.
"Yes, then thank you Mr. Lin for being able to see Mr. Lin's... toys with your own eyes so quickly."
Being able to listen but not speak, Mingnan could not answer in German, so she had to speak her native language.
But when mentioning the keyword, she changed "boat" to "toy". After all, Kim Taeyeon knows this foreign language to some extent and can understand what she is talking about.
The thing is very simple. One of Lin Zengxian's children happened to take a Putuo Shipping ship to Qunshan Port for cargo trading. This was also the starting point for all Lin Zengxian's actions today. He not only inspected the port, but also took a boat directly back to his hometown.
The company can also see its growth and success.
Therefore, he made an impromptu idea and invited Nai Minami to take his own return ship directly from Gunsan Port to Qingdao, and then depart from Qingdao to Osaka.
As the chairman of Putuo Shipping, Lin Zengxian is naturally the owner of this ship. Tomorrow, he only needs to take Mingjing Nan to complete the formalities, and the two of them can board the ship and return together.
Whether it was as a follow-up to the port inspection, following the ship on a voyage, or as a way to maintain good personal relations among the senior executives of the new company, Mingnan immediately agreed to such an invitation.
Sitting next to Mingjing Nan, Jin Xiayan, who couldn't understand either language, blinked her eyes twice uneasily, hooked her two index fingers together, and tugged hard.
My sister didn't say a word. She obviously didn't participate in the conversation between the two people and was an outsider.
It's not that Dr. Lin has to talk to her sister all the time and ignore other people, but the way her sister looks in her eyes, there is some loneliness that only she can see.
There is a door in front of my sister, but the door is closed and my sister cannot push it open.
"Taeyeon, do you want to go to Gunsan Port to see the big ships?"
Noticing that Kim Taeyeon was too quiet, Lin Zengxian, who had agreed with Mingjing Nan, thought for a while and handed the topic to the person next to him.
Without knowing it, Ming Jingnan used a language that others could not understand to ensure that he would not accidentally reveal things that Lin Zengxian did not want to reveal, and Lin Zengxian also used foreign languages to ensure that he would not reveal Mingjing Nan's family background.
Both people are thinking about each other.
However, since he will leave here in more than half a year, Lin Zengxian doesn't mind letting Kim Taeyeon know that he is more than just a doctor.
Especially Kim Taeyeon's initiative to give in, which made Lin Zengxian feel grateful and sorry. It also made him want to give her a stable mood before leaving.
"Tomorrow? Will it affect your work?"
A mature artist who has been trained and polished by reality did not show any thoughts. Kim Taeyeon was neither happy nor silent. She put the back of her index finger on her chin and thought for a while, expressing her concerns.
She had just heard Mingjing Nan mention the name "Gunsan Port", so she was not surprised about this location, and she would not be tempted to ask about specific things because of her inner doubts.
However, invitations like this from Lin Zengxian are rare.
"No, if you are interested, just go with us as a way to relax."
After glancing at the rearview mirror and confirming Ming Jingnan's immediate nod of agreement, Lin Zengxian gradually slowed down the car and parked the sports car on the side of the road.
Further ahead was Kim Taeyeon's house. Lin Zengxian did not park the car there. After all, he was a high-profile artist. The less people knew his private address, the better. Especially since the man in the car, Mingjing Nan, was not an acquaintance of Kim Taeyeon, so he had to
Think more about Kim Taeyeon's feelings.
"No, thank you. I'll go with you. You will definitely distract me from entertaining me, so I won't go."
Without much thought, Kim Taeyeon quickly rejected Lin Zengxian's invitation.
Retreat is the way to advance. It is not the time to "advance" yet.
"It's okay, it won't affect our work, and it won't distract me. Let's go relax together."
It was not a perfunctory thing to begin with. In line with the principle of "no more than three things", Lin Zengxian invited him again.
Moreover, the considerate refusal of the person next to him was also the reason why he demanded that he invite him again.
Turning her head, she met Lin Zengxian's eyes, which were as quiet as drops of ink in a glass, but with warmth and light spread. Kim Taeyeon, who had made up her mind not to "come in" at this time, still hesitated.
Jin Xiayan, who was sitting in the back seat, opened her mouth and swallowed back her words to persuade her sister to go.
My sister was speechless just now, and there is no room for her to speak here.
Mingjing Nan watched quietly, looked at the senior who was as delicate as a porcelain doll in the rearview mirror, and smiled vaguely.
"Okay, I'll excuse you then."
Looking away, Kim Taeyeon blinked her eyes and nodded slightly.
"It's not like you at all to be so polite."
Taking out an umbrella from the storage box, Lin Zengxian put it in his hand and patted it in a funny manner.
"Am I usually arrogant?"
Her tone was pretending to be angry, but there was a smile on her lips. Kim Taeyeon bit her lip and raised her hand, pretending to hit Lin Zengxian's arm.
"Get out of the car, Xia Yan is looking at you."
Smiling and shaking his head, Lin Zengxian turned around and motioned to Mingjing Nan to wait in the car, and then opened the car door.
"senior."
Watching Lin Zengxian open his umbrella and walk around to the passenger door, Mingjing Nan, who had not spoken a few words to Kim Taeyeon, suddenly spoke up and stopped Kim Taeyeon who was about to open the door.
Under Kim Ha-yeon's slightly uneasy gaze, Kim Tae-yeon unbuckled her seat belt and focused her gaze on the rearview mirror.
Looking at Mingjing Nan who obviously wanted to say something but seemed to be hesitating, Kim Taeyeon said nothing and only waited for the other party to speak.
"See you tomorrow."
"great, see you tomorrow."
After a simple farewell, the car returned to calm.