Chapter 309: How Could Anyone Not Like Ke Zhongyu?

How could anyone not like Ke Zhongyu?

Regarding lineage, he was born at the pinnacle of the pyramid, the pride among prides.

In ability, his mind is swift, his methods thunderous, a standout among standouts.

In looks, he stands nearly 1.9 m tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist; when he lifts his arm the muscles are subtly defined, handsome and refined, an overall superior appearance.

As a son, he doesn't make his parents worry.

As an older brother, even at a young age he knows responsibility.

As a boss, he balances kindness and authority, rewards and punishments are clear, and anyone he sends out to socialize he brings back himself.

As a man, he stands tall and imposing; that sharp, poisonous tongue doesn't attack everyone.

Describing his life as smooth sailing is no exaggeration; Ke Zhongyu's future could almost blind everyone.

Human hearts are flesh, and Jiang Lai, faced with such a man, could not help but be stirred.

She had long sensed Ke Zhongyu's thoughts, so how could she not notice her own feelings?

She just didn't want to leap again solely on emotion.

The leap she made before wasn't caught; can the leap she makes now be caught?

If she can't be sure she can support herself, she cannot start.

A careless start would betray this relationship.

She fears meeting a second Shen Xun, and worries she might become a second Shen Xun, turning into the one who betrays true feelings.

One who betrays true feelings should swallow ten thousand needles.

"Ke Zhongyu…"

In just a few short minutes, Ke Zhongyu saw the complex shift in Jiang Lai's eyes.

When Jiang Lai called his name, he replied, "It's okay, let's leave this topic here."

The next second he jumped to, "Remember to practice driving every day."

Jiang Lai gave a "Hmm," the topic seemed set aside, and the two sat in the car, the air everywhere saturated with Ke Zhongyu's presence.

A man's intrusiveness is too strong.

Perhaps the car's heating was too strong; Jiang Lai felt her face get a little warm.

Back in the lab, Jiang Lai forced herself to shake off Ke Zhongyu's shadow from her mind and threw herself wholly into her work.

After work today, she will take Ping'an to the Chi Family Medical Clinic for the Apprenticeship Ceremony and tea offering.

Ke Zhongyu was delayed at work in the morning, so he has to work overtime at night, and foreign meetings, due to time differences, are also mostly scheduled for the evening.

Mo Yi had already taken Ping'an to the Chi Family Medical Clinic.

Jiang Lai hailed a taxi from the Ke Clan side and went to the Chi Family Medical Clinic; the Great Virtue Little Shepherd, which had been lying limp on the ground, leapt toward her, circling around her and giving a gentle hop.

She didn't expect Mo Yi to have also brought the Great Virtue Little Shepherd.

Jiang Lai crouched, called their names, and patted their heads.

The bodyguard in charge of the two dogs said, "Since Miss Jiang moved, the Great Virtue Little Shepherd hasn't been very lively."

After all, only Miss Jiang would pat the Great Virtue Little Shepherd's head before leaving, tell it she's going to work, and upon returning pat its head again, saying she's back.

Chief Ke would only say "no running around" when passing the luxurious dog house in the courtyard, acting like a strict father.

It's only natural that the Great Virtue Little Shepherd looks listless.

Seeing Miss Jiang now, it practically wants to pounce onto her.

The bodyguard added, "If Miss Jiang has free time, she can often go to Number One to see the Great Virtue Little Shepherd."

Jiang Lai gave a slight nod, walked inside, and the Great Virtue Little Shepherd wagged its tail behind, following.

All the Chi family members are present today.

Chi Grandma, President Chi, Director Qu, and Chi Ce.

Jiang Lai greeted everyone one by one, then looked at Ping'an, who was already standing beside the kindly smiling Chi Grandma, looking obedient; upon seeing her, her eyes brightened slightly, and she called out, "Sister!"

Jiang Lai called, "Ping'an."

Ping'an followed the steps Jiang Lai had taught her, performing the Apprenticeship Ceremony step by step.

Chi Grandma drank tea and said to Ping'an, "You don't have to call me 'teacher'; just call me 'Grandma' like you do with Chi Ce. By accepting this cup of tea, you not only enter the Chi Family Medical Clinic, but also become my own grandchild. From now on, you may call Chi Ce either 'brother' or 'senior brother."

"This is a chicken blood vine bracelet; it's not a rare item, but I made the pair myself. One is with your senior brother, and this one is for you."

Ping'an obediently took the chicken blood vine bracelet, placed it on her wrist, and said, "Thank you, Grandma."

"Good child, the world says you have autism, but I think you have a delicate heart, possessing childlike sincerity; also, Heaven pitied my empty inheritance and sent them to bring you here," Chi Grandma said slowly, her breath steady and strong.

Ping'an didn't fully grasp Chi Grandma's meaning, but understood that by studying under her, she would become a normal person, becoming as capable as her sister.

After offering tea to Chi Grandma, they proceeded to President Chi and Director Qu; Ping'an addressed them as uncle and aunt, and called Chi Ce a senior brother.

Everyone presented him with a welcome gift.

Chi Ce handed over a handbook with a bright smile, "This should be quite useful for you. Back then I was too lazy to write, so I used drawings. Even when I didn't draw, I tore pictures from books and pasted them; you can understand at a glance."

"Thanks, senior brother."

"You even changed my surname for me," Chi Ce laughed heartily.

President Chi looked at Jiang Lai and said, "If possible, you should still find a teacher for Ping'an. Whether she studies for ten or eight years, she will eventually need to take an exam. In recent years many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have been reported for practicing without a license; this is unavoidable. The earlier the better… Doctor Chi can write a recommendation letter to send her to a prestigious school."

Director Qu explained nearby, "Chi Ce's grandmother is a retired professor from the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine."

Jiang Lai sincerely said, "Thank you. If the Chi family ever needs me, I will do my utmost."

The Chi family members smiled and said, "Alright."

After the Apprenticeship Ceremony, everyone ate dinner together.

After dinner, Chi Grandma discussed with Ping'an when she would move here to live; the room had already been prepared.

Jiang Lai, worried that Ping'an might not adapt, decided to wait a while, and let Ping'an move in here only when she felt ready.

When she was about to head back, Chi Ce suddenly walked up beside her and asked in a low voice, "Has Fu Daxiaojie been in touch with you lately?"

Jiang Lai nodded.

Fu Youqing had sent her a message.

Chi Ce gave a light cough: "Has she ever mentioned me to you?"

Jiang Lai shook her head: "No."

Chi Ce: "……"

Looking at his slightly downcast eyes, Jiang Lai asked, "What's going on between you two?"

Chi Ce quickly shook his head: "No, no, what could we possibly have? I'm just a little doctor, she's the esteemed Fu Daxiaojie of the Fu Family, brand manager of the Fu Group—what could we have?"

It was somewhat an attempt to cover up that only made things more obvious.

After saying that, he added: "Do you know where Fu Daxiaojie went for New Year's? Like, did she post anything on her Moments?"

Jiang Lai: "I remember you two are friends."

Chi Ce: "……"

"She blocked me." He quickly explained, "I pissed her off, and she's angry."

Actually, he thought that if anyone should be angry, it should be him—wasn't that ten thousand bucks meant to pay him to be a male escort?

Forget it; let Fu Daxiaojie treat him as whatever she wants—whether a duck or a dog, it doesn't matter, as long as he doesn't disappear from her world.