Li Weiyi rushed out of the elevator, running all the way until she saw Zhang Jingchan sitting alone in the bustling hotel lobby from afar. The brilliant crystal chandelier light spilled over his solitary figure.

Li Weiyi ran straight up to him, and he stood up.

Her cheeks were flushed from running, her eyes full of bright light, sparkling more than the stars. She grabbed his hand, her voice somewhere between crying and laughing: “It worked, Zhang Jingchan, I succeeded! He listened! His eyes turned red, and he promised me—no! He promised you—that he’ll never be greedy again!”

As soon as she finished speaking, tears streamed down her face. This was clearly a momentous occasion, and it was his family’s matter at that, yet she felt it was hard-won and bitter, empathizing deeply with his situation. She looked at the delicate small chest before her, but in her mind floated the image of that man in the ink-gray coat and white T-shirt, and inexplicably wanted to throw herself against his chest.

She lowered her head, her chin just touching the top of his head. Zhang Jingchan seemed to sense something and reached out to hug her.

Li Weiyi’s heart trembled, but a problem arose—she was almost a head taller than him. When she looked down, all she could see was the top of his jet-black hair and his ears. And with him hugging her like this, it instead became him throwing himself into her embrace, his entire person ending up in Li Weiyi’s arms…

For Li Weiyi, this was truly a novel sensation. Looking at the petite figure in her arms, she only needed to bend her back slightly and Zhang Jingchan’s face would be forced to bury itself in her chest—and in fact, she did just that. At this moment, Li Weiyi didn’t know which nerve in her brain suddenly misfired, but her hands reached under Zhang Jingchan’s armpits and directly lifted him into the air.

Li Weiyi: “Hahahaha…”

Zhang Jingchan, the illustrious business mogul who commanded respect in the corporate world, turned completely red in the face for the first time. He grabbed onto her sturdy arms and growled in a low voice: “Put me down!”

Li Weiyi: “I won’t!”

She even spun around twice while holding him up, the young girl’s legs whirling about. She scattered peals of bell-like laughter before gently setting him back on the ground, beaming with joy and satisfaction.

In the eyes of others, this looked like such a beautiful scene—a tall, handsome young man holding up a blushing, pretty young woman, spinning in circles under the crystal lights without a care for anyone watching.

Including Zhang Moyun standing in the distance.

He showed no signs of anything amiss, his expression calm and bearing dignified. He even smiled, asking the secretary beside him: “Is that Achan’s girlfriend?”

Secretary: “Should be. Look how happy Achan is.”

Zhang Moyun gazed at them for a while, then with his entourage in tow, strode away with large steps.

When Zhang Jingchan was set back on the ground, his face was both red and pale.

Li Weiyi, having realized the difference in strength and build between them, grew emboldened, her face leaning in: “Zhang Zong, are you angry? Don’t be angry—I was just too happy, I couldn’t control my strength for a moment, hehe.”

Zhang Jingchan looked at her barely concealed arrogant expression, laughed coldly a few times, and said: “I think you controlled it very well.” Then he turned and walked away.

Li Weiyi hurriedly followed: “Where are we going, my little Zhang Zong?”

Zhang Jingchan’s chest tightened again: “Checking out! Going back!”

Li Weiyi tugged at his sleeve, and with one pull actually made his petite body stumble. She couldn’t help but let out another “pfft” of laughter. Zhang Jingchan quickly steadied himself, lifting up the round, large eyes that belonged to her body and staring at her coldly.

Li Weiyi knew when to stop, raising both arms in a gesture of surrender, coaxing him gently: “I was wrong, I was wrong. My brain just overheated and I did it. So what do you want to do about it? I’ll let you get revenge. You can do whatever you want.”

Zhang Jingchan stared at her for a few seconds, his expression softening, then turned and walked away. Li Weiyi followed obediently. After just a few steps, she heard him say: “There’s still a day and a half left.”

Li Weiyi: ?

He walked with one hand in his pants pocket, glancing at her from the side. He had already recovered Zhang Zong’s calm and firm demeanor, his voice light as a feather casually brushing past: “Li Weiyi, you just wait.”

Li Weiyi’s heart skipped a beat, unable to speak.

In the end, Zhang Jingchan calmly went to check out while Li Weiyi followed behind with her head lowered.

“We’re going back this afternoon. What about my sister and the others?”

“They’ll probably stay two more days. Zhong Yi came here to handle actual business.”

“Ah… will my sister agree?” Li Weiyi fretted. “Isn’t this too fast?”

“She’s an adult. Let her make her own choice.” Zhang Jingchan said. “I’ve also warned Zhong Yi not to cross any lines. You also saw the information Xu Yi sent—he’s earned merit, saved people, is brave and resourceful with an upright mind. I trust him.”

Li Weiyi hadn’t expected him to consider so much. Things that should have been done by her as the younger sister, he had done for her, and even more thoroughly.

“Thank you.”

Zhang Jingchan had already called a taxi and opened the car door for her. He walked to the passenger side, leaning on the car door with a smile: “Thank me for what? You’ll pay it all back anyway.”

Li Weiyi: !!!!

Still holding a grudge about being lifted up! This girl looks so cute, but her personality is so not cute! She cursed inwardly viciously.

——

Li Xiaoyi stood in the crowded commercial trade center, watching Zhong Yi walk into one of the wholesale shops and chat with someone.

After just a few words, the other person smiled. She watched him skillfully offer the person cigarettes, which they accepted, then lead him to look at various goods. Li Xiaoyi’s heart was in turmoil. She knew she should leave immediately, but her feet wouldn’t move.

Not until Zhong Yi walked back in front of her and asked: “Why have you been staring at the ground? Are you bored? Should we go have dinner first?”

“How much longer do you need?” Li Xiaoyi said. “I need to go back and eat with Weiyi.”

Zhong Yi didn’t respond, pulling her outside. Li Xiaoyi was unfamiliar with this place and could only follow him. When they reached the entrance of a small restaurant, Zhong Yi said: “Li Weiyi and Zhang Jingchan left early. They should be in Chen City by now.”

“Ah… why did she? No, I need to go back too.” Li Xiaoyi tried to leave but Zhong Yi grabbed her wrist again.

He said: “Where are you going? Didn’t you promise this morning to accompany me through my inspection? There’s still one more day tomorrow. Don’t you keep your word?”

Only with him did Li Xiaoyi have any temper. She quickly reacted, saying angrily: “You did this on purpose! You planned this with them!” She raised her hand to hit him, but he easily caught her arm, smiling as he asked: “What did I do on purpose?”

That smile was exactly the same as before.

Li Xiaoyi’s eyes moistened, unable to speak.

Zhong Yi said: “Don’t overthink it. We’re childhood friends, friends for so many years. This is also my first time running a small business, and I borrowed money to do it. The pressure is huge, and I want someone to discuss things with. You’ve worked as a clerk in several stores—you’re more experienced than me. Can you help me out?”

These words were reasonable and appropriate. The tongue-tied Li Xiaoyi mumbled incoherently, unable to respond.

“I already checked out of the room this morning. These two days we’ll stay at a budget hotel and take the high-speed train back. We won’t spend Little Zhang’s money, don’t worry.”

“But Weiyi… I’m worried about her.”

Zhong Yi just smiled and said: “That’s not necessary. That sister of yours—if she sold Zhang Jingchan out, Zhang Jingchan would probably still be happily counting money for her.”

Li Xiaoyi showed a confused expression. Her sister only knew about studying and having fun and nothing else—she was the most innocent and carefree. Was Zhong Yi mistaken?