Chapter 737: Gloomy Fen-Fen
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CHAPTER 737 – Gloomy Fen-Fen
All through the next day at the office, Fen-Fen found it hard to get her mind straight as the thought that occupied her was Aiden.
He loved her and he was making great efforts in showing it.
It was already one thing to say he broke off his arranged marriage just for her sake and now this was a huge step.
She did not doubt being with this guy even though some people may not find him trustworthy However, she did. She trusted him and was willing to go any length with him but this.
She did not know how she was ever going to ask this of Li Jing, just after what she told her the previous day.
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Stepping into her office, Li Jing forgot to knock and met Yin Lifen in her trance, thinking of her next step of action.
If there was one thing, she was glad the door was slightly ajar as she walked in and caught her friend.
Had she knocked, she would have allowed her to fix herself and hide what was going on from her facial expression.
She walked in on her toes, careful not to make a sound as she made her way slowly to her front and landed the book in her hands in front of her desk, startling, Yin Lifen.
She jolted on her seat the moment the book made its mark on the table, startling her. Her eyes scanned around before landing on Li Jing and she shot her an angry stare.
“Hey, did you plan on killing me?”
“Not quite but I was wondering, what got you so worried?”
Fen-Fen sighed and leaned back in her seat. She wasn’t sure if she should tell Li Jing or not but her friend’s quizzical look wasn’t something to escape from.
“He wants me to follow him.”
“Huh. You would have to be specific here, Fen-Fen. By he, you mean, Jia Huang?”
She nodded her answer before responding. “He wants me to meet his family.”
For a moment there, Li Jing forgot the right way to react and just remained still.
“Huh, Li Jing? Jing-er are you okay?”
She blinked bet shock away, managing a tight-lipped smile. “Yes, I am. That is good news. Why are you not happy about it? This means he is about to propose soon.”
“Oh about that. He already did. She took out the ring from her bag and inserted it on her finger as she showed it to Li Jing.
A soft gasp fell off Li Jing’s lips just watching the dazzling beauty on Fen-Fen’s fingers.
Her lips parted in a wordless surprise as her gaze flickered back up to meet her friend’s.
“You didn’t tell me.”
“I am sorry. I got worked up and you know me. I am not one for rings on my fingers.”
“Is it just that or you do not want me to know yet?” Being caught red-handed was something Yin Lifen wasn’t u?ef to.
It was always her who did the petting. Having Li Jing do all these, petting and point on catching her lie, well... She sucked.
“I won’t be mad even if you didn’t tell me till you got married. Payback or not, I would only spank you whenever I catch you. However, I am thrilled for you girl.”
“Thanks. I am sorry, honestly. You had personal problems, I didn’t want to add mine in you know. I was waiting for the perfect time.”
“No time can ever be perfect. Now, I see he is overly serious, you must go visit his people,” Li Jing urged.
“Well, his patriarch is sick and this is an opportunity so to say. He also later informed me his patriarch wanted to see me.”
“If so, then why the delay? You just hurry.”
“I just can’t, Li Jing. I cannot ask for leave again. Not an option. I shouldn’t take work lightly just because we are friends”
A satisfied smile crept slowly into Li Jing’s face illuminating the spark in her eyes as she gazed down lovingly at her friend.
“Hey. This is me talking. You wouldn’t be taking work less seriously. Since the Patriarch wants to see you, then go. Let’s put up a good impression, okay? It would be rude to shy away from such an invitation.”
“But what if things went wrong and his family disapproves?” Yin Lifen voiced out her doubts.
“Thén so be it. But I can safely say, he is all up for it so you have nothing to worry about. I am sure he would protect you from family if there ever be a need.”
She sat down carefully on her desk and rubbed the back of her palm calmly.
“And what about work? You already have so much on your plate, Li Jing. I should be the one helping you, don’t you think?”
“Shh,” she hushed her placing a finger on her lips, as Yin Lifen obeyed. “You shall be working while there. I would send you to the main branch on my behàlf and coordinate there for the remaining days of the week. How is that?”
Yin Lifen could not answer. Only her smiles remained.
“That should keep you busy right and have things work properly for you. So in all, it’s a work-related leave. Let’s scrap out the leave. It’s plainly working.”
By now Li Jing could see how giddy her friend was on her séat.
“I shall inform grandpa of your arrival, so nothing would happen. He would be expecting you. I am sure the old man would be glad to have your company and while there you can spy on things for me with my aunties.”
She had barely finished what she was saying when Yin Lifen sprang to her feet and thréw her arms around Li Jing’s neck.
“Thanks. You are the best.”
“Hahhaa, now I am the best, huh. Heather, I am your best friend. Of course, your interest is in my best interest.”
She pulled from the hug and pulled lightly on Yin Lifen’s cheeks. “Now promise me, you would always wear your ring and wear it proudly, okay?”
“Sure.”