Qi Yueran bumped his shoulder into He Jian’s chest as he was gathered into the other man’s arms. This action was rather ambiguous. He didn’t think He Jian had any good intentions. He even thought that this man was sincere in hauling him up. At first, he was only unstable but then was dragged into the man’s arms.
He Jian was afraid that Qi Yueran would fall. He knew how poor his alcohol tolerance was when he was young, but unfortunately, he was misunderstood.
Qi Yueran was not very happy and practically moved by reflex. He stood up straight from the man’s bosom and wanted to break away from the man’s hands.
Actually, He Jian also drank a lot. Although he didn’t think that his face was red, he still had some effects from the alcohol. When he cuddled Qi Yueran, his heart violently thumped a few beats. Of course, he didn’t have any strange impulses, merely just a very strange feeling when he really touched “himself”.
He Jian felt that Qi Yueran in his arms would shake him off and almost subconsciously tightened his arms. Qi Yueran failed to get rid of him. Instead, he was taken and leaned a little closer. The two people got even closer.
Qi Yueran was completely annoyed at this. He thought He Third-shao couldn’t pretend to be a gentleman any longer and was going to show his true colors, thus he pulled a long face and said in a cold voice, “Please let go, Third-shao.”
He Jian was stunned, so he released his hands. He had no idea why the other person was angry suddenly. Across them, Master Qi immediately whispered, “Little Ran, how can you talk to He Third-shao like that? Isn’t it rude of you for not saying thank you when He Third-shao had given you a hand?”
The two people’s little action of “pull and push” was naturally displayed in the eyes of Master Qi. He felt happy for a moment. He thought that the He Family’s third young master had absolutely taken a fancy to Qi Yueran. He was still a little uncertain when He Jian entered the door, but now he was very glad. If Qi Family could get married with He Family, with the protection of He Family’s business circle and the officialdom, it was not difficult for their reputation to gain fame.
Qi Yueran didn’t dare to believe it. Although it was no surprise that two men could get married now, but who didn’t know of He Family’s third-shao’s notorious reputation. Unexpectedly, the old man had the intention of matchmaking them and his face was even redder with anger.
“It’s my bad.” He Jian quickly explained to smooth the matter over, “I thought you didn’t stand firm, I didn’t expect to rush to help you, I’m sorry.”
He had spent more than ten years in the business circle that he could hear the meaning of Master Qi, so he hurriedly explained to smooth the matter over. Although He Family’s third-shao had a bad reputation before, he was never a frivolous person. What’s more, Qi Yueran was himself. How could he have that idea? Internally, he was at a lost whether to cry or laugh and merely thought this trip to Qi Residence was wrong. Next time, he should have called the person out, so as not to be misunderstood wave after wave.
Qi Yuexin was a piece of blank paper. Hearing He Jian’s apology, he didn’t think it was down half-hearted. He knew that He Family’s third-shao had a bad reputation and thought that his second little brother had prejudice against He Jian that he didn’t give him respect, so he said, “Little Ran, Third-shao wasn’t intentional.”
Qi Yueran listened to his big brother’s good words to this man and almost burst his lungs with anger. With a silent sneer, Qi Yueran said to He Jian, “Many thanks for your concern, Third-shao.” Then without looking at the man anymore, he left the dining room to go to the bathroom.
Seeing that He Jian didn’t look angry, Master Qi felt that He Jian was interested in Qi Yueran and he cheerfully pulled He Jian to say this and that, the kind of old tricks of getting familiar.
He Jian didn’t stay longer after dinner and only said to Qi Yueran: “It’s getting late, not convenient for me to stay for too long. Whenever Second-shao has time, give me a call. My coming to Quanlin City is for such a thing, so I’ll be within call. I look forward to working with Second-shao.”
When Qi Yueran heard him said such, he glanced at his old man next to him. Because he just went to the subsidiary company to learn through experience, he only held a vice president position. The project in the north of the city wasn’t under his management, so he didn’t have the final say. The president of the subsidiary company was his old man’s confidant. Whatever he said, his old man didn’t take into consideration and only believed more in the experienced old confidant.
He Jian clearly wanted to talk about cooperation with Qi Yueran as he didn’t even mention anyone else. In a word, he pushed Qi Yueran’s position up.
The old man didn’t object at all. He repeatedly agreed happily as he said, “I’m sure He Third-shao must be tired today. If He Third-shao doesn’t dislike this simple and crude place, why don’t you stay here for a rest?”
He Jian glanced at Qi Yueran and thought that today’s first meeting was not very successful and left a bad impression on “himself”. He didn’t want to make the relationship worse, so he said, “Better not, my father had entrusted people in Quanlin City to purchase my place of residence. Barely came here for few days, I haven’t sort it out, so it’s better to go back. If we’re fortunate to cooperate later, I’ll come here more and accept your hospitality.”
“That’s also true.” Master Qi said while nodding with a smile: “I’ll let Little Ran see Third-shao off. My old body is not nimble and my family’s Little Xin is too inconvenient to walk, so then let Little Ran see Third-shao off. Hope Third-shao doesn’t think we’re slighting you.”
He Jian said: “You don’t have to see me off; it’s not a matter of few steps to go out of the gate. You’re too polite.”
Although he said so, Qi Yueran still sent him out of the villa.
Despite He Jian having brought many bodyguards, they all stayed outside, which showed a great respect for Qi Family. The two people went out of the villa and there was no one else.
Qi Yueran was a bit drunk just now and felt that his action was too impulsive. Who didn’t know the notorious Third-shao He Jian? Alas, he had rebutted him with rude remarks on impulse, which was really very unwise, so he said, “I drank too much wine and went crazy towards Third-shao. I hope Third-shao doesn’t take it to heart.”
When He Jian heard this, he almost laughed. What Qi Yueran said was not true. He knew the reason was certainly because of He Family’s influence that Qi Yueran admitted his mistake. In business circle, being tactful was essential. To learn to be tactful, one must grasped tolerance.
He Jian laughed and felt uncomfortable at the same time. He stopped and looked at Qi Yueran seriously. In his last life, for the sake of Qi Family’s company, he endured, yielded and pleased others. He was unhappy and aggrieved, which only he knew. Now looking at his young “self” in front of him, of course, he hoped to protect him well and not let him suffer any grievances.
“Qi… Little Ran,” He Jian wanted to call his name, but felt strange when he said it. After a pause, he continued,” You don’t have to please me for whatever reason. You can express it all whether it is dissatisfaction, unhappiness, anger or sadness. My reputation may not be very good, but I still think that seeing is more real than hearing. I have no malice and it’s the real truth. Please believe in me a little.”
Qi Yueran was stunned for a moment. He did not understand why He Jian suddenly said these words. To have been easily seen through by the other person made him a little embarrassed. His eyes flashed while striving to save face as he smiled and said: “It’s good that He Third-shao doesn’t take it to heart. I’m at a loss when you are being so earnest.”
He Jian looked at Qi Yueran, who was half head shorter than himself and felt helpless. The other person certainly didn’t care what he said just now. He could only hope to make a good impression when they meet next time.
He hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand and patted the top of Qi Yueran’s hair as he said, “I’m leaving. I’ll wait for you to call me.” Then he added, “Go back, don’t send me off.”
The bodyguards outside saw the young master coming out and gathered around him as he got on the car. Several black SUVs turned on their headlights and lit up the area at the gate of Qi Residence.
As He Jian sat in the car, Han Pinggao asked, “Third-shao, go back to the villa now?”
He Jian nodded, sighed as the car drove and looked back at the villa. Qi Yueran had entered the villa and he couldn’t see any shadow. Instead, a room on the second floor was lit up. There was a figure standing in front of the window and he saw it very clearly.
He Jian was a little surprised. He remembered that the room was a studio for his big brother, Qi Yuexin. Qi Yuexin spent seven to eight hours in it every day to paint and read. Before the appearance of that fellow from Wu Family, the studio was the favorite place of his big brother.
He Jian seemed to be able to make out Qi Yuexin leaning on the crutches to stand. He couldn’t help to crease his brows and raised his hand to massage it. His feelings for Qi Yuexin were very complicated, even more complicated since he opened his eyes again. To say that there was no feeling of nostalgia would be a bit of pretentious empty words, but it was more of a disappointment and heartache. What he couldn’t let go of was his big brother’s injured leg, which could be said to be caused by him, so he didn’t say anything when big brother stole away the company’s information. It was considered as his debt and he didn’t want to owe anything to others.
“By the way, Gao Ping,” He Jian suddenly said, “contact several hospitals for me, the sooner the better.”
Han Gaoping was a transparent person. Without asking more, he nodded and said, “Okay, Third-shao.”
Qi Yueran went back to the villa after he sent the people off. There was no one in the hall. He rubbed his temples and felt very tired today. He wanted to go back to his bedroom to have a rest and went up to the second floor, but when he passed the studio, the light was still on in the room. Qi Yuexin must be inside.
He knocked on the door, heard Qi Yuexin’s voice before pushing the door in and said: “Dage, it’s late, have a rest sooner.”
Qi Yuexin, sitting in front of the easel, seemed to be still painting. Looking from a distance, it was the painting of the trees that hadn’t been completely painted before. He looked back at Qi Yueran and said, “Nn, I’ll be in a minute. You need to go to the company tomorrow, so you should have an early rest. I’m the sort that do nothing all day, no need to worry about me.” After he said that, he turned to continue to smear paint on the canvas and looked very serious doing so.
Qi Yueran knew that big brother, though gentle in character was nevertheless stubborn and he didn’t think big brother would listen to him again. He was going to go back to his room to have a rest after saying good night, but when he inclined his head to look, he saw that there was a simple silhouette beside the trees on the canvas. It was a new one that had not been added before.
The painting was very simple, but it could be seen that it was a man in a suit.
Qi Yueran bumped his shoulder into He Jian’s chest as he was gathered into the other man’s arms. This action was rather ambiguous. He didn’t think He Jian had any good intentions. He even thought that this man was sincere in hauling him up. At first, he was only unstable but then was dragged into the man’s arms.
He Jian was afraid that Qi Yueran would fall. He knew how poor his alcohol tolerance was when he was young, but unfortunately, he was misunderstood.
Qi Yueran was not very happy and practically moved by reflex. He stood up straight from the man’s bosom and wanted to break away from the man’s hands.
Actually, He Jian also drank a lot. Although he didn’t think that his face was red, he still had some effects from the alcohol. When he cuddled Qi Yueran, his heart violently thumped a few beats. Of course, he didn’t have any strange impulses, merely just a very strange feeling when he really touched “himself”.
He Jian felt that Qi Yueran in his arms would shake him off and almost subconsciously tightened his arms. Qi Yueran failed to get rid of him. Instead, he was taken and leaned a little closer. The two people got even closer.
Qi Yueran was completely annoyed at this. He thought He Third-shao couldn’t pretend to be a gentleman any longer and was going to show his true colors, thus he pulled a long face and said in a cold voice, “Please let go, Third-shao.”
He Jian was stunned, so he released his hands. He had no idea why the other person was angry suddenly. Across them, Master Qi immediately whispered, “Little Ran, how can you talk to He Third-shao like that? Isn’t it rude of you for not saying thank you when He Third-shao had given you a hand?”
The two people’s little action of “pull and push” was naturally displayed in the eyes of Master Qi. He felt happy for a moment. He thought that the He Family’s third young master had absolutely taken a fancy to Qi Yueran. He was still a little uncertain when He Jian entered the door, but now he was very glad. If Qi Family could get married with He Family, with the protection of He Family’s business circle and the officialdom, it was not difficult for their reputation to gain fame.
Qi Yueran didn’t dare to believe it. Although it was no surprise that two men could get married now, but who didn’t know of He Family’s third-shao’s notorious reputation. Unexpectedly, the old man had the intention of matchmaking them and his face was even redder with anger.
“It’s my bad.” He Jian quickly explained to smooth the matter over, “I thought you didn’t stand firm, I didn’t expect to rush to help you, I’m sorry.”
He had spent more than ten years in the business circle that he could hear the meaning of Master Qi, so he hurriedly explained to smooth the matter over. Although He Family’s third-shao had a bad reputation before, he was never a frivolous person. What’s more, Qi Yueran was himself. How could he have that idea? Internally, he was at a lost whether to cry or laugh and merely thought this trip to Qi Residence was wrong. Next time, he should have called the person out, so as not to be misunderstood wave after wave.
Qi Yuexin was a piece of blank paper. Hearing He Jian’s apology, he didn’t think it was down half-hearted. He knew that He Family’s third-shao had a bad reputation and thought that his second little brother had prejudice against He Jian that he didn’t give him respect, so he said, “Little Ran, Third-shao wasn’t intentional.”
Qi Yueran listened to his big brother’s good words to this man and almost burst his lungs with anger. With a silent sneer, Qi Yueran said to He Jian, “Many thanks for your concern, Third-shao.” Then without looking at the man anymore, he left the dining room to go to the bathroom.
Seeing that He Jian didn’t look angry, Master Qi felt that He Jian was interested in Qi Yueran and he cheerfully pulled He Jian to say this and that, the kind of old tricks of getting familiar.
He Jian didn’t stay longer after dinner and only said to Qi Yueran: “It’s getting late, not convenient for me to stay for too long. Whenever Second-shao has time, give me a call. My coming to Quanlin City is for such a thing, so I’ll be within call. I look forward to working with Second-shao.”
When Qi Yueran heard him said such, he glanced at his old man next to him. Because he just went to the subsidiary company to learn through experience, he only held a vice president position. The project in the north of the city wasn’t under his management, so he didn’t have the final say. The president of the subsidiary company was his old man’s confidant. Whatever he said, his old man didn’t take into consideration and only believed more in the experienced old confidant.
He Jian clearly wanted to talk about cooperation with Qi Yueran as he didn’t even mention anyone else. In a word, he pushed Qi Yueran’s position up.
The old man didn’t object at all. He repeatedly agreed happily as he said, “I’m sure He Third-shao must be tired today. If He Third-shao doesn’t dislike this simple and crude place, why don’t you stay here for a rest?”
He Jian glanced at Qi Yueran and thought that today’s first meeting was not very successful and left a bad impression on “himself”. He didn’t want to make the relationship worse, so he said, “Better not, my father had entrusted people in Quanlin City to purchase my place of residence. Barely came here for few days, I haven’t sort it out, so it’s better to go back. If we’re fortunate to cooperate later, I’ll come here more and accept your hospitality.”
“That’s also true.” Master Qi said while nodding with a smile: “I’ll let Little Ran see Third-shao off. My old body is not nimble and my family’s Little Xin is too inconvenient to walk, so then let Little Ran see Third-shao off. Hope Third-shao doesn’t think we’re slighting you.”
He Jian said: “You don’t have to see me off; it’s not a matter of few steps to go out of the gate. You’re too polite.”
Although he said so, Qi Yueran still sent him out of the villa.
Despite He Jian having brought many bodyguards, they all stayed outside, which showed a great respect for Qi Family. The two people went out of the villa and there was no one else.
Qi Yueran was a bit drunk just now and felt that his action was too impulsive. Who didn’t know the notorious Third-shao He Jian? Alas, he had rebutted him with rude remarks on impulse, which was really very unwise, so he said, “I drank too much wine and went crazy towards Third-shao. I hope Third-shao doesn’t take it to heart.”
When He Jian heard this, he almost laughed. What Qi Yueran said was not true. He knew the reason was certainly because of He Family’s influence that Qi Yueran admitted his mistake. In business circle, being tactful was essential. To learn to be tactful, one must grasped tolerance.
He Jian laughed and felt uncomfortable at the same time. He stopped and looked at Qi Yueran seriously. In his last life, for the sake of Qi Family’s company, he endured, yielded and pleased others. He was unhappy and aggrieved, which only he knew. Now looking at his young “self” in front of him, of course, he hoped to protect him well and not let him suffer any grievances.
“Qi… Little Ran,” He Jian wanted to call his name, but felt strange when he said it. After a pause, he continued,” You don’t have to please me for whatever reason. You can express it all whether it is dissatisfaction, unhappiness, anger or sadness. My reputation may not be very good, but I still think that seeing is more real than hearing. I have no malice and it’s the real truth. Please believe in me a little.”
Qi Yueran was stunned for a moment. He did not understand why He Jian suddenly said these words. To have been easily seen through by the other person made him a little embarrassed. His eyes flashed while striving to save face as he smiled and said: “It’s good that He Third-shao doesn’t take it to heart. I’m at a loss when you are being so earnest.”
He Jian looked at Qi Yueran, who was half head shorter than himself and felt helpless. The other person certainly didn’t care what he said just now. He could only hope to make a good impression when they meet next time.
He hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand and patted the top of Qi Yueran’s hair as he said, “I’m leaving. I’ll wait for you to call me.” Then he added, “Go back, don’t send me off.”
The bodyguards outside saw the young master coming out and gathered around him as he got on the car. Several black SUVs turned on their headlights and lit up the area at the gate of Qi Residence.
As He Jian sat in the car, Han Pinggao asked, “Third-shao, go back to the villa now?”
He Jian nodded, sighed as the car drove and looked back at the villa. Qi Yueran had entered the villa and he couldn’t see any shadow. Instead, a room on the second floor was lit up. There was a figure standing in front of the window and he saw it very clearly.
He Jian was a little surprised. He remembered that the room was a studio for his big brother, Qi Yuexin. Qi Yuexin spent seven to eight hours in it every day to paint and read. Before the appearance of that fellow from Wu Family, the studio was the favorite place of his big brother.
He Jian seemed to be able to make out Qi Yuexin leaning on the crutches to stand. He couldn’t help to crease his brows and raised his hand to massage it. His feelings for Qi Yuexin were very complicated, even more complicated since he opened his eyes again. To say that there was no feeling of nostalgia would be a bit of pretentious empty words, but it was more of a disappointment and heartache. What he couldn’t let go of was his big brother’s injured leg, which could be said to be caused by him, so he didn’t say anything when big brother stole away the company’s information. It was considered as his debt and he didn’t want to owe anything to others.
“By the way, Gao Ping,” He Jian suddenly said, “contact several hospitals for me, the sooner the better.”
Han Gaoping was a transparent person. Without asking more, he nodded and said, “Okay, Third-shao.”
Qi Yueran went back to the villa after he sent the people off. There was no one in the hall. He rubbed his temples and felt very tired today. He wanted to go back to his bedroom to have a rest and went up to the second floor, but when he passed the studio, the light was still on in the room. Qi Yuexin must be inside.
He knocked on the door, heard Qi Yuexin’s voice before pushing the door in and said: “Dage, it’s late, have a rest sooner.”
Qi Yuexin, sitting in front of the easel, seemed to be still painting. Looking from a distance, it was the painting of the trees that hadn’t been completely painted before. He looked back at Qi Yueran and said, “Nn, I’ll be in a minute. You need to go to the company tomorrow, so you should have an early rest. I’m the sort that do nothing all day, no need to worry about me.” After he said that, he turned to continue to smear paint on the canvas and looked very serious doing so.
Qi Yueran knew that big brother, though gentle in character was nevertheless stubborn and he didn’t think big brother would listen to him again. He was going to go back to his room to have a rest after saying good night, but when he inclined his head to look, he saw that there was a simple silhouette beside the trees on the canvas. It was a new one that had not been added before.
The painting was very simple, but it could be seen that it was a man in a suit.
