Cultivating Things A Bit
Before heading to Cheng Corp, Bai Xin first made a trip to the hospital.
It was just a routine check-up. Her constitution was poor, and the major medical systems had very little understanding of or experience with 3S individuals, so multiple check-ups were needed to observe changes in her physical indicators.
Furthermore, her characteristic as a 3S-grade Omega was having dual glands, making her an even rarer case.
Tang Jia showed Bai Xin the two recent blood draw reports for Cheng Jiqing, saying, “Her physical constitution is also exceptionally good. The Alpha molecules in her blood components are extremely active. Coupled with her high compatibility rate with you, I’m quite confident about this research.”
Previously, research had been attempted using blood from Alphas with low compatibility rates, but basically, the Alpha molecules lost their activity right at the start of the experiment.
They were completely wiped out, utterly unable to withstand Bai Xin’s molecules.
Unlike Cheng Jiqing’s, which possessed strong vitality.
Bai Xin said, “That’s good, then.”
“Actually, given Cheng Jiqing’s character, even if you hadn’t included that clause about blood donation, she would have been willing to come give blood.” Tang Jia leaned back in her chair and said, “She came proactively for the blood draw two days ago. I have to say, your ‘wife’ is very attentive to you.”
Tang Jia intentionally or unintentionally emphasized the word ‘wife’.
Bai Xin, legs crossed, was looking down and handling company messages. Hearing this, her gaze paused for a moment, but she didn’t speak. Although Tang Jia wore glasses, she saw things more clearly than anyone. She said, “Looks like the feeling of being married isn’t too bad?”
Even if it was a contractual marriage.
What surprised her was that Bai Xin actually didn’t refute it: “It’s alright.”
A spark of interest appeared in Tang Jia’s eyes. “Tell me?”
“It’s not convenient for you to hear.”
“?”
Bai Xin prepared to leave. Tang Jia also needed to go out for something, so the two happened to go downstairs together.
The daylight was bright, and the hospital lobby was dazzlingly white, looking as clean as if it had just been washed.
Just as they reached the entrance, Tang Jia saw a familiar figure approaching and instinctively paused.
The person entering also saw them.
Tong Yanxi wore a dress, sneakers, and carried a simple small black bag, looking like the girl next door. One would never guess this was the currently popular director.
Tong Yanxi looked at Bai Xin and smiled generously. “Great Beauty Bai, long time no see.”
Tang Jia: “…”
Tang Jia, having been directly ignored, looked a bit grim.
Bai Xin’s lips curved slightly, her voice still cool and clear. “Long time no see.”
Tong Yanxi: “I still haven’t properly thanked you for the movie.”
“It was a win-win cooperation, no need for thanks,” Bai Xin said.
After the two finished speaking.
“Are you sick?”
Tang Jia looked the person up and down, her expression very faint.
Only then did Tong Yanxi shift her gaze over, pausing silently for a moment. “It’s nothing. You two go ahead, I’ll head over first.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned decisively and walked into the hospital.
Tang Jia’s gaze lingered on the woman’s thin retreating back for two seconds before she turned her head. “You go first, I’ll go check on her.”
Bai Xin nodded, as expected.
But looking at the former couple, she thought, lost in thought: Tang Jia clearly still has feelings for Tong Yanxi, so why did she agree to the divorce?
At that moment, the image of Cheng Jiqing appeared in her mind.
Stepping out of the hospital entrance, waves of hot wind blew over. The weather this year seemed exceptionally hot. She thought for a moment, took out her phone, and sent Cheng Jiqing a message.
When Cheng Jiqing received Bai Xin’s message, she had just bought a tango dress from VICK’s luxurious customization center. It had to be said, expensive things had their reasons; there was nothing you couldn’t imagine that the SA1 couldn’t find.
A black V-neck, backless tango dress adorned with black diamonds. She tried it on and liked it very much.
She carried the shopping bag, also holding a small, beautiful bouquet of red roses given by the SA just now.
She looked at Bai Xin’s message.
【Let’s have pork rib congee tonight.】
Cheng Jiqing: “…”
She remembered the pork rib dream she had last time, which resulted in her avoiding pork ribs for several days afterward.
She had a peculiar constitution: if something startled her or triggered resistance, she wouldn’t want to see it for a period of time.
Unless she steeled herself to break through it.
However, pork ribs weren’t that serious. Looking at Bai Xin’s message, Cheng Jiqing, still several meters from her car, didn’t even think about getting in first.
She replied under the blazing sun: 【Okay, Teacher Bai.】
She hadn’t thought much about this form of address; it just naturally popped into her head. When she recalled it slightly, she realized the first time it appeared was on an evening more than half a month ago.
Bai Xin had asked her, Want me to teach you?
Feeling hot from the sun, Cheng Jiqing quickly got into the car.
Once inside, she received Bai Xin’s reply: 【Good girl.】
Cheng Jiqing: “…”
Tsk tsk tsk.
She touched the tip of her nose, her mind surprisingly able to conjure the image of Bai Xin, with that beautiful and aloof face, her peach-blossom eyes lifting flirtatiously, red lips slightly parted.
She prepared to drive to the shopping center; she still needed a small tripod.
According to her plan, besides a few lines of self-introduction, she would film a one-minute solo tango. She had a dance background, but she still needed to find professional videos to study.
It was also at this time that she received a call from Cheng Jing’s secretary.
An hour earlier.
Cheng Jing’s mood today was terrible. None of the assistants or secretaries had narrowly escaped her wrath; even the secretary she used most often hadn’t received few cold looks.
“Secretary Liu, what on earth is wrong with CEO Cheng recently? I break out in a cold sweat every time I go in to report now.”
Secretary Liu was a female Beta. She said, “Alright, stop complaining.”
Someone pressed, “Is it still about that matter with Little CEO Cheng?”
“Exactly, I heard they’re going to split the family assets?”
Secretary Liu shot them a glare, warning, “If you don’t want to be fired, don’t even mention such things again.”
Secretary Liu had been with Cheng Jing since her business school days and knew perfectly well about some of the Cheng family’s grievances and certain unspeakable matters. For instance, the beauty at Xiuyuan2 had been Cheng Jing’s lover for three years; for instance, Cheng Jing valued Cheng Jiqing as much as herself.
The person at Xiuyuan had somehow offended Cheng Jing; she hadn’t visited even once in the past half-month.
However, Tu Xiuxiu3 also had integrity4 and hadn’t come looking for her either.
If it were an ordinary woman, she would have lost patience long ago. No wonder she could stay with Cheng Jing for so long.
As for Cheng Jiqing, this younger sister, it went without saying.
Now that problems had arisen with both of them, it would be strange if Cheng Jing were in a good mood.
In the end, it was subordinates like them who suffered.
“Secretary Liu, please think of something. I really can’t take it anymore.”
Secretary Liu also had a headache. Thinking it over and over, she decided to focus the solution on Cheng Jiqing.
When Secretary Liu went into Cheng Jing’s office to report on work, she deliberately placed the progress of the project with Bai Corp at the forefront.
“CEO Cheng, I suddenly remembered, Little CEO Cheng seemed quite interested in this project last time.”
Cheng Jing looked up. “When was that?”
“Have you forgotten? Last time people from Bai Corp came for a meeting, you were the one who let Little CEO Cheng sit in.” Secretary Liu said, “Bai Xin from Bai Corp was also there that day. I specifically asked; Little CEO Cheng listened very attentively.”
Cheng Jing recalled some things. It was indeed because she noticed Cheng Jiqing had some interest in the Bai Corp project last time that she let her sit in. She had asked afterward, but Cheng Jiqing hadn’t shown any interest. Later, just a few days after, the issue with the shares came up…
But Bai Xin was also at the meeting that day?
Cheng Jing said, “Bai Xin was there too?”
Secretary Liu: “Yes. When I went out to get materials, I even saw Little CEO Cheng discussing things with CEO Bai.”
“Watching for so long, this is the first time I’ve seen Little CEO Cheng interested in company matters. I was thinking, this afternoon the project is moving to the on-site phase. Why don’t we ask Little CEO Cheng if she wants to come take a look?” Secretary Liu said, “If she sees your consideration for her, perhaps the relationship can be eased somewhat.”
Cheng Jing’s fingers rested on the document. She stared at the four characters ‘Bai Corp Group’, silent for a moment.
“You know, of all people, I detest those from Bai Corp the most.”
Especially thinking about the things Bai Zhaoliang had done, it was truly disgusting.
Secretary Liu said, “I understand. It’s only because you saw that the woman from Bai Corp saved Little CEO Cheng in the fire that you’ve kept Bai Corp around all these years.”
Plus, that incident in the private room last time, if Little CEO Cheng hadn’t said Bai Xin helped her, given what Bai Xingxing did, the Bai family might not have been protected this time.
“Actually, Bai Xin is different from that petty person Bai Zhaoliang. If Little CEO Cheng can accept her, it’s not entirely a bad thing. Besides, you’ll be keeping an eye on things.”
Cheng Jing paused for a moment, then suddenly looked up. “You haven’t told anyone else about Chengcheng being rescued, have you?”
A chill ran down Secretary Liu’s spine. “Of course not, you can rest assured about that.”
Very few people knew about Cheng Jiqing being rescued from the fire by a woman; even Little CEO Cheng herself didn’t know.
Bai Zhaoliang was also unaware. This was precisely because they knew Bai Zhaoliang’s petty nature and feared he would try to extort the Cheng family.
However, Cheng Corp had also supported the Bai family’s projects significantly. Even after Cheng Lan passed away, Cheng Jing hadn’t abandoned the Bai family.
But whether this was the only reason, she didn’t know.
Cheng Jing thought it over and over but couldn’t find a better way to communicate with Cheng Jiqing.
She could only smile bitterly.
At times like this, she increasingly missed the days when she and Cheng Jiqing relied on each other. Back then, Cheng Jiqing would come home from school and lean against her like a child.
She would affectionately call her ‘Jiejie’.
She would talk to her about everything under the sun, about all she saw and heard at school, and also mention which girl at school was the prettiest.
She would rub Cheng Jiqing’s head and ask her what she wanted to eat for dinner.
Unfortunately, those days could never return.
Especially after Cheng Jiqing transferred the shares, she was practically unable to sleep at night. Fu Rongjun was furious on that end, and she didn’t know how much effort it took to fend her off.
Strangely enough, whenever she dreamed of Cheng Jiqing, Fu Rongjun’s voice would always echo in her ears.
— Cheng Jing, remember this: if you don’t work hard, I will send your sister away in the future.
— If you’re thinking of her sake, then manage Cheng Corp well.
Waking from the dream, she realized Fu Rongjun had known who her weak spot was from the very beginning.
Although she didn’t want Cheng Jiqing to interact too much with people from Bai Corp, because she truly detested Bai Zhaoliang, she had no choice but to try this now.
She could endure anything, even Cheng Jiqing getting married, she could endure it.
But she couldn’t let Cheng Jiqing truly leave her.
Cheng Jiqing received the call.
“Originally, CEO Cheng was a bit hesitant about this amusement park project, but today she remembered you seemed interested last time, so she wanted to ask if you’d like to come take another look.”
“When did I say I was interested?” Cheng Jiqing pursed her lips. Asking her to go play would be more like it.
“Little CEO Cheng, last time I saw you chatting quite well with CEO Bai…” Secretary Liu said, “Coincidentally, CEO Bai is also coming today. Why don’t you just come take a look? CEO Cheng also really hopes you’ll come.”
Cheng Jiqing’s refusal was on the tip of her tongue, but she suddenly thought about Bai Xin’s recent difficulties at work. Was it because of this project?
Was Cheng Jing hesitating whether to follow through? If it stopped abruptly, Bai Xin’s recent days would likely be tough.
“You’re really not interested…” the voice on the other end sighed.
She thought for a few seconds. “I can be.”
She could cultivate some interest now.
…
Yu Lan had taken leave these past few days, and she hadn’t found anyone else. She actually quite enjoyed the feeling of being alone, but since her relationship with Yu Lan had been decent recently, she had kept her on.
Cheng Jiqing went directly up to the 23rd floor of Cheng Corp.
Secretary Liu came to greet her, saying Cheng Jing was still meeting guests, and the meeting with Bai Corp was in twenty minutes.
“Bai Xin and the others haven’t arrived yet?”
Hearing this, Secretary Liu knew she hadn’t handled this matter badly. As long as Cheng Jiqing was interested, her own days with Cheng Jing would be easier.
She quickly replied, “They should be here any moment.”
Cheng Jiqing nodded. Suddenly, she heard Cheng Jing call her. There were still people in the office, and hearing the name ‘Chengcheng’, they all looked up at her.
“You, come here.”
Cheng Jiqing walked over. A short-haired woman formally dressed in a suit and leather shoes walked out from Cheng Jing’s doorway.
She carried the unique mature aura of a professional woman, easily standing out in a crowd.
The woman wore a polite5 smile. “This must be Little CEO Cheng, right? This is our first time meeting.”
Before Cheng Jiqing could speak, Cheng Jing introduced them: “Chengcheng, this is CEO Zhou from XM.”
She had heard of XM. Because the founder’s surname was Zhou, it was also known externally as Zhou Corp. In eight years, its scale already ranked among the top three in Beicheng. It had also started through investment, and its strength was not to be underestimated.
Including the Y2 project, the three major investors were—the Cheng family, the Bai family, and XM Zhou Corp.
That person extended her hand. “Hello, my name is Zhou Yushu.”6
Cheng Jiqing reached out and shook the other’s hand, feeling a slight squeeze.
Cheng Jiqing: “?”
In her surprise, Zhou Yushu had already withdrawn her hand.
Cheng Jiqing thought perhaps it had just been her imagination.
It was just a simple encounter.
Cheng Jing walked the person a few steps, and when she turned around, Cheng Jiqing saw a familiar figure behind her.
She saw Zhou Yushu stop walking, talking with Bai Xin. She saw Bai Xin smile faintly.
“The people from Bai Corp are here,” Secretary Liu reminded.
Cheng Jing then looked back again, then said to Cheng Jiqing, “I’ll go in with you to listen in a moment.”
Cheng Jiqing had told Bai Xin before coming, so when the two met at the conference room door, there was no great surprise.
Bai Xin raised her hand in a gesture of invitation, letting Cheng Jing enter first.
Cheng Jing didn’t say anything and went inside first. Then, Bai Xin and Cheng Jiqing exchanged a glance and entered one after the other…
As she entered, Cheng Jiqing felt the back of her hand brush against cool skin—it was the back of Bai Xin’s hand.
Intentional or unintentional, she didn’t know.
Cheng Jiqing’s fingertips curled slightly. Looking at Bai Xin, she then noticed Bai Xin was wearing that blue and white silk scarf of hers around her neck.
Inexplicably, she felt a hint of pleasure.
No one here knew their relationship. Under these circumstances, she again felt a little thrill, a stimulating sensation.
The author has something to say:
Chengcheng: A bit stimulating.
Bai-jie: ? Just this? Looks like I need to train you a bit.
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