CHAPTER 84: CHAPTER 84: NONE OF THEM ARE SIMPLE CHARACTERS

Taking photographs, shooting videos, every operation was brought into action.

"The harder you work, the luckier you become. Heaven won’t let down anyone who tries their best. Keep going, I am the greatest!"

The Moment post was sent out, attached with nine pictures.

The images Tian Jiaojiao uploaded were neither of the magnificent interiors of a villa nor the luxury of mahogany furniture but rather several exquisite stone sculptures in the garden and a stele on the rockery about the origins of Jin Mountain.

For Jin City, it was extremely representative.

Jin Mountain, officially known as Jinyuan Mountain.

Legend had it that long ago, a girl who could turn stones into gold descended from the heavens and wed a rich man surnamed Jin at the foot of the mountain. She promoted the art of stone sculpture far and wide, making Jinyuan Mountain world-famous.

The reason Tian Jiaojiao was so modest was that she feared people would say she was showing off after changing to a new job with better conditions and forgetting herself.

"Wow, you actually went to Jin City? How’s it there, is Jin Mountain big? Is it far from Jinyuan Bridge?"

"Where did you take this picture, an art exhibition?"

"Wow, your photography skills have improved!"

"Mixing it up with business trips now, huh? Are your meals and accommodation covered?"

Looking at the colorful and varied comments, Tian Jiaojiao’s sense of superiority surged. She had achieved her goal.

Before joining Lingxiao Group, she was just a little secretary in an ordinary company, with a total monthly salary of just 3500. But now, solely the base salary was 8000, and although her daily workload was not light, it was of high value.

"Wow, going for the aloof style after the job switch?"

"It looks like a villa in the distance, where is this?"

"Jiaojiao, you little beauty, what are you doing? Are you busy accompanying the big boss for inspection?"

"Roaming alone outside, beware of perverts!"

As the comments grew more numerous and private messages began to flow in, becoming increasingly outrageous, Tian Jiaojiao swiftly sent a blanket reply.

"Sorry, sorry, I just saw this. Thank you all for your concern. I’ve really been too busy today. Sorry about that, we’ll chat another time."

A few minutes later, the private messages finally stopped.

...

Indeed, no sooner had the clock struck eleven than a man dressed in casual clothes came knocking at the door, inquiring whether Tian Jiaojiao wanted to dine in the restaurant or have meals delivered to her room.

At the thought of the restaurant, her spirits instantly lifted.

What an honor it was to have a meal with her own boss, so she left the room without hesitation and followed the stranger.

But it was different from what she had expected.

As they passed the restaurant, they didn’t stop. Instead, they continued along the corridor to the staircase and then used it to reach another restaurant.

The decoration was still luxurious, able to accommodate eight diners.

Tian Jiaojiao quickly scanned the room. The dishes were exquisite, the combination of meat and vegetables was excellent, but apart from the butler Zhao Renjie and the driver Yang Tianzuo, it seemed to be just her, which inevitably brought a sense of disappointment.

Her fantasy of having lunch with the boss was shattered.

Once she sat down, the stranger who had guided her there subtly slipped away.

"Brother Zhao, just the three of us?" Tian Jiaojiao asked reluctantly, with a probing tone.

"Yes, Tian You couldn’t make it back in time."

Please, that’s not what I wanted to know.

Sigh, it seems there’s no hope.

Three people it is, then. Six dishes are still quite generous, with fish and shrimp included. This is much better than what I would eat at home.

"Old Zhao, can we start eating now? I’m starving," Yang Tianzuo said with an earnest smile, though he already had a pair of chopsticks at the ready.

"Yes, go ahead, we’re all hungry."

As they were enjoying their meal, Zhao Renjie’s phone suddenly started flashing, seeming to indicate an incoming call.

Tian Jiaojiao raised an eyebrow in curiosity, but unfortunately, it was too far to see clearly.

Wow, could it be the chairman was coming back?

Before she could retract her gaze, Zhao Renjie had already picked up the phone and strode briskly out of the small dining room.

Yang Tianzuo, who was in the midst of picking vegetables, suddenly furrowed his brow and muttered softly, "Looks like there’s more work to do." Then he stuffed a stem of vegetables directly into his mouth, and before even chewing, he picked up his rice bowl and wolfed down a couple of bites.

Tian Jiaojiao: "?"

Zhao Renjie had placed his phone on the dining table right from the start and had even made sure to put it on silent mode—a habit he had cultivated over many years.

Under normal circumstances, Leng Lingxiao wouldn’t call him at this hour unless it was something very urgent.

And that was precisely the case now.

Leaning forward slightly, Zhao Renjie nodded continuously, "Don’t worry, Master, I will handle it by 3 pm at the latest."

"In the middle of the day, keep it quiet."

"Rest assured, I will personally supervise."

Leng Lingxiao: "..."

At that moment, the call went silent for a few seconds, followed by the sound of Leng Lingxiao’s breathing.

It was faint, yet audible.

Zhao Renjie suddenly realized he might have misspoken and quickly corrected himself, "No, I mean phone supervision. Please be assured, Master, I will definitely get this matter sorted out without alarming anyone."

"Alright then, that’s settled."

After the call ended, Zhao Renjie paused for just a few seconds before he swiftly left.

He didn’t return to the dining room; he went straight out of the villa.

...

At 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Jinyuan Academy.

Tang Xiaowan, sprawled over the SUV glass, looked around anxiously, "Cheng Shi, do you think that old guy, Li Zishen, might be hiding somewhere snooping on us?"

"Are you afraid of him, Miss?"

"Nonsense, I’m not afraid of him at all."

Tang Xiaowan pouted and then turned her head, comparing the black phone in her bag to the white one, and muttered indignantly, "Hmph, none of them are easy to deal with, just you wait, I’ll discover the fox tails hidden by all of you sooner or later."

No sooner had the words left her mouth than she got out of the car.

Cheng Shi glanced at the white phone on the passenger seat, and the corner of his mouth curved slightly, "Indeed."

But Tang Xiaowan didn’t hear his comment.

"Cheng Shi, I really want to stay over tonight!"

"Miss, are you thinking of sneaking out of Li Garden at night?"

"Wow, are you a worm in my gut?"

"No, but Miss, you have indeed done that in the past, climbing over the back wall of Mei Garden while the old lady took her nap, sneaking out to play, and then slipping back in time to continue studying."

Tang Xiaowan: "..."

Wow, I’ve finally found the reason; it turns out I’ve always been so clever and adorable!

What a pity for those cameras.

Oh well, that rich man Li Zishen has plenty of money, he doesn’t care about these things.

He said it himself, "Out with the old, in with the new!"

"You seem to know all about it. Did you participate as well? Tell me the truth, did you sneak out with me?"

"No, you went with Mr. Leng."

"Oh, so it was him leading me astray!"

"Not really, Miss, each time you were the one who had the idea to scale the wall, Mr. Leng just followed to provide cover, afraid you’d get spanked."

After listening, Tang Xiaowan nonchalantly murmured, "Oh, then he must have been admiring my talents, which is why he followed me. Not bad, not bad."

Cheng Shi: "..."

I didn’t expect that after all this time, Miss hasn’t changed a bit, still so adorable. It’s good; if she could always stay this way, that wouldn’t be bad.

Let’s hope so. I wish for everything to go smoothly!