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As a girlfriend, Bo Ying felt she had mastered her role perfectly. In such a crucial matter, she immediately hit the nail on the head with her question.
Her apricot eyes sparkled, wide as she gazed at He Jingxiu, anticipating his answer.
He Jingxiu glanced at her, “Only curious about this?”
Bo Ying nodded, “Otherwise, what else could I be curious about?”
Since the venue was already lent out, she could only be curious about whether the person He Jingxiu was willing to help was a man or a woman.
He Jingxiu pinched her round little face, looking at He Bomei circling at their feet, and slowly told her, “You could also be curious about the daily rental fee for this venue.”
Bo Ying blinked, “That has nothing to do with me.”
“Hmm?” He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow, disagreeing with her statement, “Why not?”
He bent down, rubbed his nose against hers, then lightly touched her lips, saying with a smile, “If you’re willing, you can have the decision-making power.”
“...”
Bo Ying was momentarily stunned, then understood.
She licked the corner of her lips where he had touched, giving him a playfully annoyed look. She pondered for a moment, then said seriously, “For now, I don’t want to take charge. Let’s talk about it later.”
He Jingxiu looked at her, smiling as he agreed, “Okay.”
They had just started, so it was indeed a bit early to talk about this.
But some people, the moment you see them, you want to be with them. The first day you start dating them, you want to marry them.
He wanted a home, to spend the rest of his life with her.
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With He Jingxiu’s interruption, Bo Ying almost forgot the main point.
They walked for another half-circle, hand in hand, with He Bomei, before Bo Ying belatedly realized, “You still haven’t told me if the staff member who asked you to borrow the venue was a man or a woman.”
“...”
He Jingxiu chuckled, “You’re still thinking about that?”
Bo Ying raised her chin, humming softly, “Of course.”
He Jingxiu told her that the person who borrowed the venue was female, but the connection was made by Luo Xiao.
And he, He Jingxiu, only agreed to lend it out because of Luo Xiao, purely as a favor to him.
Bo Ying listened, then pondered for a moment and asked, “Is Luo Xiao pursuing her?”
He Jingxiu gave her a look that said, “You’re smart.”
Bo Ying raised an eyebrow, actually a little surprised.
“A female director?”
“Yes,” the director of this variety show was female.
He Jingxiu added, “He’s been pursuing her for many years.”
Bo Ying blinked, “Then I’d really like to know who this female director is.”
After all, from what she knew about Luo Xiao from those around her, he was a dashing, carefree, and handsome man who enjoyed playing around. She hadn’t expected him to have such a deeply affectionate side.
He Jingxiu glanced at her, “You’ll be able to meet her in a while.”
Bo Ying was momentarily stunned, looking at him, “Does that mean you want me to participate?”
“Do you want to?” He Jingxiu asked her, “Follow your inner thoughts.”
Bo Ying was silent, shaking her head, “I don’t know.”
She just hadn’t figured it out, not knowing whether participating in such a public show would be good or bad for her profession.
In her line of work, she only hoped to do practical things, to use her abilities to help people, and more importantly, she hoped that when others chose her for help, it was because of her professional ability, not for other random reasons.
He Jingxiu saw her troubled expression and said gently, “Have you watched the last season that aired?”
“No time yet,” Bo Ying looked at him, “Do you want to watch it with me?”
He Jingxiu: “Okay.”
He squeezed her hand and suggested, “First, take some time to watch the previous season. After you’ve watched it and have some thoughts, you can try out.”
Hearing this, Bo Ying looked at him with crescent-shaped eyes.
He Jingxiu was puzzled, “What’s wrong?”
“I thought you wouldn’t want me to participate,” Bo Ying said, “After this show is filmed, the well-performing law firms will leave, won’t they?”
He Jingxiu paused, glancing at her, “It’s true I’d be reluctant to see you go.”
Bo Ying was momentarily stunned.
He Jingxiu continued, “But my girlfriend needs a bigger stage. I can’t selfishly keep her by my side and confine her.”
Bo Ying’s life was long. She had her own thoughts, her own hobbies and pursuits. Even if He Jingxiu were selfish, he wouldn’t trap her.
As long as it was something she wanted to do, no matter how difficult, whether she was by his side or not, he would support her unconditionally.
Bo Ying looked at his serious expression and couldn’t help but smile.
She hugged He Jingxiu’s arm, acting cute, and sweetly said, “My boyfriend is so good.”
She mumbled, “What if I like you even more?”
“Hmm?”
He Jingxiu looked up, asking softly, “Does that mean you didn’t like me very much before?”
Bo Ying choked.
He Jingxiu pinched her chin, lowered his head, and covered her lips, saying indistinctly, “But it’s okay, it’s better if I like you a little more.”
I want to like you more than you like me. That way, I feel like I’ll possess more of you.
Bo Ying didn’t have time to ponder the deeper meaning of this sentence; his kiss made her forget everything.
The evening breeze was cool, and the distant fragrance of osmanthus wafted over, making them deepen the kiss.
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Over the weekend, Bo Ying started seriously binge-watching the variety show.
She discovered that the filming of this variety show was slightly different from what she had imagined, and it was quite interesting.
More importantly, the recording of the variety show wasn’t just for entertainment; they were genuinely solving problems for clients and providing them with useful help.
Going to rural areas for practical experience, popularizing legal knowledge, defending people who couldn’t afford lawyers, and helping them win what they deserved.
Everything about it deeply touched Bo Ying.
Bo Ying had studied law abroad, and her previous exams were also taken abroad.
Recently, she had also been studying, preparing for the upcoming judicial exam.
Thinking of this, Bo Ying had specifically asked He Jingxiu.
Could someone like her, who hadn’t even passed the domestic judicial exam, be selected after applying?
He Jingxiu told her with a helpless expression that he didn’t know.
Bo Ying was not very satisfied with his answer. Other overbearing CEOs would say—as long as you want to, I can get you selected.
He Jingxiu, on the other hand, gave her such an unreliable answer.
He Jingxiu was often amused by her twisted logic, then he would tell her earnestly that such an overbearing CEO was not good. Not only did he not make sense, but he also restricted his girlfriend’s development, not allowing her to show her talent and shine.
Bo Ying listened to his sophistry but couldn’t come up with any counterarguments.
Because she also vaguely felt that she would prefer an overbearing boyfriend like He Jingxiu. He left all decisions to her, and when she occasionally couldn’t decide, he would provide correct guidance instead of deciding for her.
She had independent and complete decision-making power.
After finishing the season of the variety show, Bo Ying immediately signed up.
Besides her, Fang Boyu from He Group’s legal department also signed up.
Because of this, many colleagues in the company even joked, saying that they both joined the company together, now they’re signing up for the show together, and they both studied law, so they’re actually quite a match.
When He Jingxiu heard these rumors, he didn’t show any particular displeasure.
Only that night, after walking the dog with Bo Ying and returning home, he held her on the sofa and kissed her for over half an hour as punishment.
And the next day during work hours, he arranged for a bouquet of flowers to be sent to Bo Ying’s office.
That day, news of Bo Ying having a boyfriend spread throughout the company. Colleagues no longer teased her and Fang Boyu, nor did they try to set them up.
For this, Bo Ying had to admit, He Jingxiu’s methods were truly sophisticated.
This subtle act of asserting dominance fit his persona.
After signing up, Bo Ying patiently waited for the interview notification.
She continued her work and life as usual, no different from before.
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This day, taking advantage of the lunch break, she, Pei Yunmeng, and Fang Boyu appeared at a café.
It was autumn, and the lush green leaves along both sides of the road had started to turn yellow, rustling down.
The three of them rested their chins on their hands, watching the people coming and going along the pathway, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.
Soon, the coffee arrived.
Pei Yunmeng chuckled as she handed them two desserts, “Do you know what this dessert is called?”
Bo Ying looked at her, “What’s it called?”
Pei Yunmeng, sitting in the middle, smiled and said, “All Goes Well.”
Fang Boyu paused, “So if we eat it, tomorrow will go smoothly?”
Pei Yunmeng: “Exactly, I bought them especially for you two.”
Tomorrow, they were going to the law firm for an interview. Only if they passed the interview could they participate in the subsequent recording of the show. If they didn’t pass, they would only make a brief appearance in the first episode.
And even then, it would have to be an appearance where the production team didn’t cut out their footage. If it was cut, then it would probably just be a fleeting glimpse.
Bo Ying chuckled, “Thank you.”
She clinked her coffee cup with Fang Boyu’s, “Here’s to a smooth day for us tomorrow.”
Fang Boyu looked at her, “Nervous?”
“It’s okay,” Bo Ying took a deep breath, “But to say I’m not nervous at all would be a lie.”
Fang Boyu nodded, sighing, “Me too.”
Pei Yunmeng listened to their conversation, then exclaimed, “What’s there to be nervous about? You two are the face of our legal department. Not only are your professional skills excellent, but you’re also handsome and beautiful. I guarantee you’ll pass the interview smoothly.”
They both laughed, “We’ll take your word for it.”
Pei Yunmeng curved her lips, “If you pass the interview, remember to treat me to a meal.”
“That’s a must.”
The three of them sat in a row, chatting, when someone pushed open the door and entered.
It was Assistant Qi.
Seeing the three of them, Assistant Qi asked with a smile, “Why aren’t you going back to rest at noon?”
Bo Ying: “Just out to relax a bit.”
Qi Xuezheng smiled, pointed, and said, “CEO He is back.”
At noon, He Jingxiu had an appointment for lunch with a collaborator and had left the company early.
The two people around her knew about her relationship with He Jingxiu, and she hadn’t hidden it from her two good friends in the company either.
Bo Ying was momentarily stunned, “Did you buy him coffee?”
“No,” Qi Xuezheng pointed to the coffee in front of her, smiling, “No need to buy it now.”
Bo Ying paused, then suddenly understood.
He Jingxiu had sent Qi Xuezheng to the cafe to buy coffee for her. She needed coffee after her nap, otherwise she wouldn’t have the energy to work.
Thinking this, Bo Ying asked, “Did he go back to the office first?”
“He’s on the phone in the car.”
Originally, He Jingxiu was going to come and buy it himself, but someone called him to discuss business, so he instructed Qi Xuezheng to come instead.
Bo Ying hummed, hesitated for three seconds, then called out to Assistant Qi, “Assistant Qi, wait a moment.”
Qi Xuezheng looked at her, “Okay.”
Bo Ying hopped off the high stool and walked to the ordering counter.
Soon, she handed two paper bags to Qi Xuezheng, “This one’s for Assistant Qi, and this one’s for CEO He.”
Qi Xuezheng smiled, “Miss Bo, you shouldn’t have.”
“It’s nothing, it’s deserved.”
After Qi Xuezheng left, Pei Yunmeng and Fang Boyu both turned to look at her in unison.
“What are you looking at me for?” Bo Ying was a little confused.
The two of them said in unison, “CEO He and Assistant Qi both have one, why don’t we?”
“...”
Bo Ying laughed wryly, and promised, “Will it be okay if I buy them for you after my interview tomorrow?”
She gestured, “You wouldn’t be able to eat them if I bought them for you now anyway.”
The two reluctantly agreed.
Less than two minutes later, Bo Ying received a message from He Jingxiu: [Still at the cafe?]
Bo Ying sent him a little girl nodding emoji.
He Jingxiu: [With Pei Yunmeng?]
Bo Ying: [And Fang Boyu.]
He Jingxiu: [?]
Bo Ying: [Pei Yunmeng said she’d treat us to coffee and dessert to cheer us on.]
He Jingxiu: [When will it end?]
Bo Ying suppressed a laugh: [CEO He, Fang Boyu and I are just slightly good colleagues. Why are you so endlessly jealous?]
He Jingxiu didn’t admit to being jealous. He sent Bo Ying a voice message.
“I’m not jealous.” He deliberately paused, his voice deep and unhurried, “I miss you. Do you want to come to the office?”
“...”
Bo Ying held her phone to her ear, and after listening to what he said, her ears were still a little warm.
She felt as if He Jingxiu had whispered those words right next to her ear.
She pursed her lips, her will firm: [No.]
He Jingxiu: [Really not coming?]
Bo Ying: [Yes!]
He Jingxiu: [Okay.]
Bo Ying raised an eyebrow, surprised that He Jingxiu compromised so quickly. Then he sent another voice message.
“Then I’ll come find you.”
“...”
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