CHAPTER 192: CHAPTER 192 PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES

Sometimes, the mind is indeed a very peculiar thing.

Ever since Li Jing admitted this morning that An Tong was his girlfriend, although nothing changed in reality, An Tong’s mindset underwent a considerable transformation.

Compared to her previous respectful demeanor towards Li Jing, transitioning from the assistant role to girlfriend, An Tong became more naturally playful in front of Li Jing.

While walking side by side on the street, An Tong would secretly start to wrap her arm around Li Jing’s.

Especially seeing Li Jing not refuse, An Tong was exceedingly happy, unconsciously hugging his arm tightly, appearing like a couple in the throes of passion to outsiders.

For Li Jing, she seemed to have returned to her natural self.

Previously, because she assumed the role of assistant, she became more cautious and respectful in front of him, not as naturally carefree as before.

Now, as his girlfriend, An Tong no longer maintained their previous hierarchical relationship, and thus emotionally felt closer.

After shopping in the afternoon, An Tong spent eighty thousand to buy Li Jing a set of clothes. Even Li Jing felt it was expensive, but An Tong insisted on giving it as a gift.

Faced with her stubbornness, Li Jing had no choice but to accept, subsequently curious about her remaining savings.

Initially, An Tong was unwilling to share, but after Li Jing’s persistent questioning, she finally revealed she had less than three hundred thousand left, including income from her own video account.

If not for buying a car and clothes for Li Jing, her savings would be close to seventy thousand. Except for necessary living expenses, she had saved most of the money Li Jing gave her.

As a result, she spent more than half of it today.

However, An Tong was very optimistic about this. Besides her trust in Li Jing, she knew if she hadn’t quit her job, she wouldn’t even have this thirty thousand remaining, so she never regretted it.

Li Jing, on the other hand, felt that An Tong seemed too poor to be his girlfriend.

With his assets amounting to billions, An Tong’s savings couldn’t even compare to a fraction of his.

Liking to this, Li Jing again brought up the subject of raising An Tong’s salary, but was firmly rejected by her.

Ultimately, Li Jing respected her wishes and didn’t mention it again.

In the evening, An Tong took the initiative to cook a sumptuous dinner in their new home, which greatly satisfied Li Jing.

During this period, An Tong mostly returned to her rental apartment, staying at Li Jing’s new home only when he requested.

In her heart, this house was Li Jing’s home; she wasn’t the hostess and never considered living there permanently unless Li Jing asked her to.

She knew Li Jing wasn’t someone she could control alone, so she also provided him enough personal space.

It was precisely An Tong’s insight and intelligence in these details that made Li Jing more satisfied with her, and more willing to spend money on her.

The emotional value and assistance in work and life that An Tong provided him were unmatched by other women.

That night, An Tong stayed over at Li Jing’s request.

In the spacious master bedroom, another evidence of their wild and stimulating night remained.

By the next morning, Li Jing awoke and found An Tong in the living room talking on the phone.

He curiously listened for a moment and realized it was An Tong’s family inquiring about her going home for New Year.

Li Jing didn’t know much about An Tong’s family, only that her parents worked in a small city in stable jobs, their salaries weren’t high but they lived comfortably.

Compared to Li Jing, An Tong’s family background was actually a bit better.

However, it was this phone call that made Li Jing realize An Tong worked with him, so her New Year’s homegoing and holidays were entirely up to him.

But Li Jing had entirely forgotten about this, and never really discussed breaks or holidays with An Tong, who practically waited for Li Jing’s schedule twenty-four hours a day.

Although what Li Jing asked An Tong to do wasn’t much, upon reflection, he realized he seemed to occupy all her time, recognizing An Tong’s character and surely wouldn’t mention holidays proactively.

Thinking about this, Li Jing felt he was quite an irresponsible boss, so after An Tong’s call, he went over to talk about holidays.

Upon hearing this, An Tong turned around, quickly saying, "It’s fine, I can go home later, I’ll wait until you leave Tianhai then..."

"No need to rush; our company has only you as an employee, and me as a boss."

Li Jing jested, then said, "With less than a week to the New Year, I’ll give you a two-week holiday to go home and properly spend it with your family."

An Tong’s expression changed and she asked, "Then... what about you?"

"Me?" Li Jing pondered: "After coordinating with the crew, I should return home myself in the next few days."

Seeing An Tong’s complicated expression, Li Jing pinched her delicate face, smiling, "What, do you like this job so much you’re reluctant to go home?"

Li Jing meant it as a joke but was surprised when An Tong nodded sadly toward him.

Seeing this, Li Jing chuckled, "I’m not stopping you from working next year, why are you worried? Go home for the New Year properly."

An Tong knew she should go home but was reluctant about leaving Li Jing, so she asked, "When will you return to Tianhai?"

"Probably... the eighth?"

Li Jing thought aloud: "After spending the New Year with my parents, they’ll start working, and I’ll return to Tianhai then."

"If you haven’t returned, can I come find you?" An Tong lay beside Li Jing, her big eyes staring at him.

"Why, are you afraid I’ll dump you?"

Li Jing smiled and saw her worried look but finally shook his head, "Fine, if I haven’t returned by the eighth, you can come find me."

Seeing Li Jing agree, An Tong finally showed a relieved smile, then wrapped her arms around Li Jing more seriously, "Don’t dump me. I’ll try my best to fulfill my role and won’t occupy your time with other girls."

Seeing her sincere pleading eyes, Li Jing felt slightly stunned, then nodded with a smile, "Don’t worry, didn’t you say you’re my number one girlfriend? Of course, I won’t dump you."

"That’s good."

An Tong leaned into Li Jing’s embrace and closed her eyes, feeling his warmth.

In her heart there was one more thought she never said aloud, and would not say aloud.

If possible, she really wished to go home and spend the New Year with Li Jing...

...

The next day, An Tong packed her luggage and went home, Li Jing specially escorted her to the train station.

At the train station, An Tong took three steps before turning back repeatedly, extremely unwilling to say goodbye to Li Jing.

When Li Jing parted from An Tong at the train station and went home, he saw a dazzling and fiery figure waiting at his elevator entrance, seemingly for quite a long time.

Li Jing was startled, didn’t respond immediately, and after a few glances realized it was Zhang Xinxin, who bought new clothes for New Year.

She wore a fitted long fur coat, the fur soft and fluffy, casually open at the collar revealing a black short tight-knit top underneath.

Paired with a super short black leather skirt, the hem just past her hips, accentuating her round and curvaceous figure; her long and shapely legs confidently exposed, clad in black stockings, paired with stiletto heels, adding allure.

Honestly, clothes really do make the person.

Seeing Zhang Xinxin turn, a spark of amazement flashed in Li Jing’s eyes.

When Zhang Xinxin saw Li Jing return, her eyes visibly brightened, immediately opening her arms excitedly and rushing over: "Brother Jing!"

Li Jing held the soft, perfume-scented body in his arms, and asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Hehe, I heard An Tong left today, afraid you’d be lonely, so I came to keep you company!"

As she spoke, Zhang Xinxin reached a hand downward: "Let sister check if Brother Jing’s little buddy has been behaving..."

"Hey hey hey, don’t act recklessly, we’re outside."

Li Jing was startled, quickly stepping back half a step, and seeing Zhang Xinxin’s passionate and charming expression, couldn’t help covering his face in some helplessness.

He suddenly realized having too many women was truly a kind of trouble.