Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 256 Finale (3)

With nothing to do that evening, Lin Xi personally loaded the gifts for the Meng family into the car.

Duan Yiheng didn't help her; instead, he leaned against the entryway cabinet and filmed her struggling with her phone.

Lin Xi didn't notice at all, assuming he was using his phone to deal with a backlog of emails.

The Meng family has a group chat, and Duan Yiheng is also in it. He sent the video to the group chat.

Meng Huaishan: What are you doing?

Duan Yiheng: I bought these gifts for you guys, and I stayed up late to carry them myself.

Aunt: Oh dear, is she nervous? We've eaten together before, tell her not to be nervous.

Uncle: Can't you go and help?

Duan Yiheng smiled and pulled Lin Xi into the group chat.

“I’ve added you to your uncle’s family group chat, why don’t you reply to a couple of messages?” Duan Yiheng stopped Lin Xi. “I’ll handle the rest.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Xi immediately took out her phone and greeted everyone.

Meng Huaishan sent the video again. Lin Xi saw it, turned around and glared at Duan Yiheng: "Why did you film me?"

Duan Yiheng: "To increase your favorability."

Lin Xi snorted and then responded to her enthusiastic aunt.

After the gifts were moved, Lin Xi continued chatting in the group.

Duan Yiheng took a shower first and then took out his phone to look at their chat history.

My aunt said she wanted to play mahjong with Lin Xi.

Lin Xi said she was learning from software games now, and her aunt gave her an "OK" sign, ending their conversation abruptly.

Looking at Lin Xi again, the mechanical voice from the phone occasionally brushed past Duan Yiheng's ear—

"Fifty thousand? No way."

"One chicken, pong."

"Bang."

"Eight items."

"Self-touching".

Duan Yiheng: "..."

He watched quietly for a couple of minutes. Lin Xi clearly didn't understand the rules of the game, and she was the one who always lost.

Duan Yiheng took her phone and said, "Go take a shower first, I'll play two games with you."

Lin Xi didn't want to go yet, so Duan Yiheng tapped his phone: "What time is it? Are you going to the Meng family tomorrow with dark circles under your eyes?"

Lin Xi then jumped out of bed and ran into the bathroom.

"Slow down," Duan Yiheng said anxiously from behind.

After taking a shower, it was almost midnight. Lin Xi wanted to grab her phone, but Duan Yiheng held her tightly and wouldn't let her move.

Lin Xi gave up, and dreamed about mahjong all night.

The next morning around ten o'clock, the two entered the Meng family home. Grandma was also there, and Lin Xi subconsciously went to greet her.

The old lady liked Lin Xi very much, asked about her injuries, and gave her a lot of advice.

During the meal, the old lady asked Duan Yiheng, "When you get married, will Duan Zheng come back?"

Duan Yiheng stated frankly, "It doesn't matter whether I come back or not."

"Then, as your only elder, I'll shamelessly ask about your marriage," the old lady said. "What are your thoughts on this, you two?"

Duan Yiheng said, "I haven't discussed this with Lin Xi yet, Grandma, I haven't proposed to her yet."

The old lady smiled and said, "I was just asking. Marriage is something that will happen sooner or later. I was thinking that if you're willing, your aunt and I can give you some pointers. There are many wedding etiquettes that you young people don't understand."

Duan Yiheng: "That's natural. When the time comes, you won't be able to avoid it even if you want to."

The old lady was relieved, but still couldn't help but add, "After Xiaoxi agrees, you can get engaged first. It's too late this year, and it might not even be possible next year. All those wedding dresses will take a year and a half to make."

My aunt chimed in, "Yes, it's tough to prepare even in a year."

"Okay, I understand," Duan Yiheng replied. "I'll try my best to propose this year."

In November, it will have been three months since the old man passed away. It's time to propose, but not the right time to get married.

If you plan for a year or two, getting married at the end of the year after next would be appropriate.

The meal was enjoyed by everyone, and in the afternoon, Lin Xi was taken to play mahjong by her aunt, and she even got addicted to it.

On the way back, he excitedly told Duan Yiheng that he had won two hundred yuan.

Duan Yiheng was both amused and exasperated, and said, "Baby, you have to go to work tomorrow."

Lin Xi pouted as a bucket of cold water was poured over her.

Duan Yiheng patted her head: "If you suffer any grievances at the company, you must tell me."

Lin Xi: "...Who can make me suffer? Everyone knows about my relationship with you?"

Duan Yiheng: "Specifically referring to Xu Yu, she's the kind of person who values ​​reason over family."

Lin Xi defended Xu Yu, saying, "It must be because I didn't do a good enough job. Director Xu is not the kind of person who bullies others."

Duan Yiheng squeezed Lin Xi's hand and smiled, "For the next two weeks, I should stay away from Yinfan Technology and work hard with Xu Yu."

"it is good."

Duan Yiheng's words were still too conservative. Not only did he not go to Yinfan Technology, Lin Xi couldn't even see him at home.

Early mornings and late nights became his norm, and he could even fly to two or three cities a day.

Before flying, Duan Yiheng would let her know. If he was really in a hurry, he would also inform Lin Xi which city and hotel he was staying in.

Lin Xi naturally trusted Duan Yiheng, but it was she who, after returning to the company, received wave after wave of concern from her colleagues.

When he was hospitalized, Duan Yiheng declined all visits.

Given that he hasn't been to the company for so long, it's inevitable that everyone has some guesses.

Even Xu Yu breathed a sigh of relief: "I really didn't expect Chen Jingyi to be so crazy. I heard she was sent to a mental hospital, which is not a good place to stay."

Lin Xi: "I heard he wanted to commit suicide, but he was stopped."

Xu Yu: "Death would be a relief. Forget it, there's no point in talking about her. Recently, the company has been in talks about a scenic area project. Are you interested?"

Lin Xi was more than interested: "Of course I'm interested."

Xu Yu: "Then I'll leave it to you. Don't disappoint me."

This was Lin Xi's first time working on a project independently. She smiled at Xu Yu and said, "Please give me your guidance, Director Xu."

Xu Yu patted her shoulder: "Do a good job. If you feel unwell, be sure to tell me."

"understood."

The attractions in the scenic area weren't particularly complicated, so Lin Xi personally contacted the management team.

On the same day that she brought people for their first face-to-face meeting, Duan Yiheng ended his three-day business trip.

He had to rush back to the company for a meeting, and the two exchanged information via phone.

Three hours later, Lin Xi left the scenic area and drove straight to headquarters.

Coincidentally, Duan Yiheng just stepped out of the elevator.

Lin Xi lost control and rushed over.

Duan Yiheng instinctively opened his arms and hugged her, which caused a stir among the employees in the lobby.

Lin Xi buried her face in Duan Yiheng's chest and said, her face flushed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Duan Yiheng let out a soft laugh from his chest: "I understand."

Lin Xi pushed him away, grabbed his sleeve, glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, and said, "Let's go."

"it is good."

Seeing an employee take out their phone, Lin Xi quickly covered her face, saying, "Don't take pictures, don't take pictures."

"What are you standing there for?" Lin Xi grabbed Duan Yiheng's hand. "Run!"

Duan Yiheng: "..."

What exactly is he trying to do by running his own company?

Despite his thoughts, Duan Yiheng didn't miss a single step.

The image of her dragging him along brought a fleeting memory to Duan Yiheng's mind.

I don't remember exactly how old he was, but he was scolded by the old man for doing something wrong.

It was also his birthday that day, and Lin Xi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and asked him if he wanted to eat cake.

He clearly wanted to push her away, but instead asked, "Where?"

"follow me."

Lin Xi took his hand and ran very fast, while he followed leisurely behind, having to prevent her from tripping.

He took two bites of the last blueberry cake, while she ate her whole mouthful.

Duan Yiheng immediately burst out laughing: "I think you just want to eat cake, don't you, you little glutton?"

Lin Xi licked the cream and shook her head: "No, that's not it."

Duan Yiheng: "Go look in the mirror before you deny it."

Feeling guilty, Lin Xi remained silent and quietly finished her cake.

Once outside the company, Duan Yiheng grabbed Lin Xi's arm and asked, "Want some cake?"

Just like when he was a child, Lin Xi couldn't help but nod.

Duan Yiheng leaned down and kissed her: "Blueberry, is that okay?"

"it is good."