Shen Lingxing agreed to help, but Mi Jing didn't hear a word from him about the progress of the matter after waiting the whole day yesterday. Today, Master Ji returned to work, and Mi Jing went out early in the morning to purchase items needed for the store, so she didn't have the chance to ask him. Now that she's free, Mi Jing recalled the matter, thinking that the landlord is going to sign the contract with Li Jia tomorrow, she couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.
"Jing, there's a handsome guy looking for you!"
Just when Mi Jing was about to call Shen Lingxing, a young female employee suddenly appeared, excitedly shouting towards her.
Handsome guy?
Who could be looking for her at this time? Mi Jing looked puzzled.
"...Just like a male lead from a Korean drama, absolutely stunning!" The female employee got more and more enthusiastic, showing a fangirling look of admiration.
But the more Mi Jing listened, the more confused she got. Besides Shen Lingxing and her cousin, who else among the men she knew could fit the bill of a Korean drama male lead?
With confusion and curiosity, Mi Jing followed the female employee out, and sure enough, under her guidance, Mi Jing saw a handsome man.
"Hi, Sister-in-law."
The man was dressed fashionably like a trendy guy, with a face that was both cute and handsome, a tall stature, and a charming smile, staring at her intently.
Sister-in-law? She didn't recognize him?
Stopping in her tracks, Mi Jing looked at the man in bewilderment and asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Chu Chen, Sister-in-law can call me Chen." Chu Chen introduced himself politely.
Hearing this, Mi Jing then understood that this man was Shen Lingxing's good friend. They had five "brothers" in total. Although he didn't show up at the gathering that day, Shen Lingxing and Shen Xing'er had mentioned him.
"Hello." Mi Jing smiled at Chu Chen, sat down, and then asked, "Would you like something to drink?"
"No, I just came to deliver a gift for you." After saying that, Chu Chen reached out and pushed a property certificate placed on the table towards Mi Jing.
"What's this?" Mi Jing glanced at the property certificate and then asked Chu Chen in confusion.
"The property certificate of this store." Chu Chen leaned back in his chair relaxedly, his eyes sweeping over the paintings on the wall, leisurely explaining.
Did he give her the store as a gift?
Mi Jing was stunned, secretly shocked. Such an expensive gift, how could she dare to accept it!
"I can't accept this, thank you for your kindness." As if the property certificate were a hot potato, Mi Jing hurriedly handed it back to Chu Chen.
But Chu Chen didn't take it, he looked at Mi Jing innocently and said, "Sister-in-law, the things I give out are not taken back."
"But..." Mi Jing hesitated, looking troubled.
"Do you not like it?" Chu Chen's eyes widened, flashing with an innocent and regretful look.
"I like it, it's just too expensive." Mi Jing said with a dry smile.
"It's fine, as long as you like it, Sister-in-law!" Chu Chen smiled brightly, "Rest assured and keep it, it's actually Brother Lingxing's money, and I used my connections to get the certificate."
"Oh." Mi Jing slowly retracted the property certificate she handed out and thanked, "Thank you for your help, how about I treat you to dinner tonight?"
"Sure!"
If Sister-in-law invites to dinner, how can one not give face? Chu Chen readily agreed.
After sending Chu Chen away, Mi Jing huddled in her little space, staring blankly at the property certificate. She didn't understand why the property certificate had her name on it, and only her name.
Did Shen Lingxing misunderstand something?
But she made it very clear to him, if he's interested in investing in real estate, he could buy this store ahead of Li Jia and then rent it to her. She didn't ask him to buy it and give it to her!
Ring ring...
The phone rang at this moment, it was a call from home, asking her to come back for a meal and also bring lunch to Shen Lingxing.
Perfect, she could take this opportunity to deliver lunch and ask him clearly. Mi Jing thought so.
"Jingjing, have you called Lingxing?" As soon as Mi Jing entered the house, Mi Zhihong poked his head out from the kitchen, holding a spatula, and asked warmly.
Mi Jing walked towards the kitchen, "I sent him a message."
"Then eat quickly and take the lunch to him later."
"Dad, don't you have to go to work today?" Mi Jing washed her hands and then glanced at the braised fish in the pot, asking.
"Yes, but I have the morning off, classes start in the afternoon."
"If you have to work, why go through the trouble of making so many dishes? We can take care of ourselves, no need to go to so much effort."
"It's no trouble at all, didn't you say Lingxing likes my cooking? Tell him to come over for meals often. I'll cook a variety of dishes for him." Mi Zhihong said cheerfully, his eyes wrinkling at the corners.
"Alright, I'll surely pass on your message."
Mi Jing smiled, looking deeply at the wrinkles on Mi Zhihong's face, and couldn't help but think that her father was really as easy to flatter as ever. As long as they praised his cooking, he would gladly cook all the time, satisfying each of their preferences.
"Jing, have you met Lingxing's family?" Mi Jing had just sat down at the dining table when Fang Qingru handed her chopsticks and asked.
"Yes, I have." Mi Jing lied a little white lie, feeling a bit guilty.
Shen Lingxing rarely brought up his family, and she hadn't asked much either. To this day, Mi Jing only knew he had a sister, and that was it.
"Then let him arrange for our families to meet sometime. We can hold off on the wedding for now, but the parents of both families should meet, get to know each other."
"Got it." Mi Jing obediently nodded, then changed the topic, "Mom, where's my sister?"
"Out meeting friends." With that, Fang Qingru stared at Mi Jing, "Jing, has your sister said anything to you lately? Like arguing with your brother-in-law?"
Having dodged one issue, Mi Jing ran into another. Her scalp tingled, "No, Mom, you already asked this last time. Did my sister really have a fight with her husband?"
Mi Jing played dumb, throwing the question back at Fang Qingru.
"I'm just not sure, that's why I'm asking you! I always feel Wanwan is hiding something from me! But when I ask, she doesn't say anything." Fang Qingru glared at Mi Jing, then looked down and sighed.
"Mom, don't overthink it. If something's up, she'll tell me. Let's eat."
Saying so, Mi Jing kept putting food on Fang Qingru's plate, talking about Mi Wan's glorious past while they ate, making Fang Qingru temporarily forget about her questions, together reminiscing about the good old times.
Driving to the hospital, it was only when Mi Jing got out, carrying the lunchbox, that she realized she didn't know where Shen Lingxing's office was, nor even which department he worked in!