Chapter 98: Shen Xun Gradually Misses Jiang Lai

Especially that slender figure, Lin Shutong searched her mind, she must have seen her somewhere.

Lin Shutong's serious, thoughtful look appeared to others as a cold, unkind stare at Jiang Lai.

Professor Cheng rang the alarm loudly, gave Xiao Qian a glance; Xiao Qian shifted her body to block in front of Jiang Lai, almost covering her.

Jiang Lai instinctively lowered her eyes.

When her gaze was suddenly blocked, Lin Shutong stepped forward, but her arm was grabbed by her grandfather.

Ji Lao wore a composed old face.

What on earth are you still trying to do!!!

Is the grievance still not big enough?

"Come with me back." Ji Lao pulled the person and went ahead.

Professor Cheng exhaled, "Take care, Ji Lao."

Xiao Qian also bowed slightly, seeing the grandparent and grandchild walk away, exhaled a puff of stale air and patted her chest.

"You scared me to death; I felt Expert Lin would rush over next second to yank senior sister's mask and hair. Senior sister is the chief engineer, how is she so bold?"

"Having more experience than ordinary people but not enough, that's why." Professor Cheng sighed, "Expert Lin was a bit of a prodigy in childhood, always at Ji Lao's side, has met many important figures and, of course, caused many mishaps. Everyone sees her as a child and Ji Lao's granddaughter, and never blamed her."

"What about when she grew up?" Xiao Qian chased, "When grown, surely no one spoils her any more?"

"I recall that when she was in high school, Ji Lao never took her to any events."

"Why?"

"Because the high school Ji Lao sent her to had most students smarter than her; Ji Lao's expectations grew stricter, yet her college entrance exam scores were a bit awkward, so Ji Lao could only let her choose a school, not a major."

Being top in a major doesn't guarantee a top-ranked school, and top schools also have ordinary majors.

"There was a lull, then Ji Lao arranged for her to pursue a master's, then go abroad; walking the path Ji Lao paved, she became fearless." Professor Cheng shook his head, looked at Jiang Lai, "How are you?"

Jiang Lai shook her head, "I'm fine."

But she suspected Lin Shutong might recognize her.

At the banquet and the Eden Garden events, Lin Shutong had seen her after she dressed up, likely leaving him with an impression of not only her drab side but also another side.

Jiang Lai was more worried about that.

Professor Cheng comforted her, "In a few days, even if she finds out, nothing can be done. I'll say a few more words to Ji Lao; he knows the importance and will watch over her."

Jiang Lai nodded, "Thank you, Professor Cheng."

The three walked forward together.

Professor Cheng asked, "How's life over there? The Ke Clan has already left their post, right?"

"Living well. Tonight we were having a casual dinner when an alarm came, so I rushed over." Jiang Lai glanced at Xiao Qian, not intending to hide anything, and casually mentioned the divorce, "My divorce certificate with him has already been issued."

Professor Cheng nodded.

Xiao Qian froze on the spot, stammered, "Div…div…divorce certificate!"

"Senior sister, you divorced your husband?" Since Xiao Qian was transferred to assist Jiang Lai, she knew she was married, and senior sister cherished the marriage, always speaking of her husband with a gentle face, never finding cooking or laundry hard.

Having followed senior sister for three years, she never saw her truly rest; senior sister balanced work and family exceptionally well.

Senior sister was very slender, even a bit hypoglycemic.

She divorced very suddenly.

Xiao Qian didn't ask why, spread her arms and hugged her.

Accurately, she was being restrained; Jiang Lai's two hands hung limp, unable to move.

"Senior sister, you finally don't have to be as exhausted as before." Xiao Qian was so moved she almost cried.

Jiang Lai gave a helpless smile, "You're holding me too tightly."

"Oh, oh." Xiao Qian immediately let go; the three approached the doorway and from afar saw Ji Lao pushing Lin Shutong into the car.

As she got into the car, Lin Shutong glanced back at Jiang Lai.

"Stop looking, hear?" Ji Lao, having run out of ways with this granddaughter, decided to take her home himself.

Lin Shutong explained, "I just want to know what she actually looks like; she always covers herself so tightly. Is she really ugly?"

"Whether she's ugly or not isn't your business."

Bang! The car door shut.

Ji Lao glared at her, "Don't concoct any more schemes. If you try again I can't protect you, and don't ruin the reputation I've built over years."

"Grandfather!" Lin Shutong, angry, said, "Grandfather, do you think I'm disgracing you?"

Ji Lao stared ahead, his face cold, giving no reply.

Lin Shutong grew even angrier.

How could grandfather think that of her?

Back at the Ji residence, Lin Shutong didn't take off her shoes and went straight upstairs to her room.

The Ji household servant saw at once that the grandparent and grandchild were quarreling, and instantly held her breath.

Looking across the Ji household, only Miss Lin dared to clash with the old master.

After all, the old master raised her herself; no matter how angry he is, it won't get him far.

Ji Lao: "Keep a close eye on Shutong this week; don't let her go out."

The servant was startled.

Is this a confinement?

Ji Lao: "Watch her closely."

This time the old master was truly angry.

When Lin Shutong learned her grandfather forbade her to go out, she slammed the door with a bang and immediately called Shen Xun.

It wasn't until the third try that the line connected.

"Ah Xun, why did you take so long to call?"

"I'm still at the company."

"It's already this late." Lin Shutong was slightly surprised, then said concernedly, "Why are you still working overtime? Isn't everything already prepared?"

"I need to go over it again; this bid is very important to me." This is the biggest project Shen Xun has encountered since taking office; he must be fully prepared and ensure not a single mistake.

"Ah Xun, it's my fault; I couldn't give you more help. My maternal grandfather has blamed me for this and even locked me at home, not allowing me to go out." Lin Shutong's voice sounded full of grievance.

Shen Xun also said: "Shutong, you really shouldn't reveal too much to me, or else you'll bring trouble upon yourself."

"Are you also blaming me?" Lin Shutong hid her anger, "I'm doing this for you."

Shen Xun furrowed his brows slightly, explaining, "I'm worried you'll run into trouble. Alright, I'm busy now; I'll talk to you after I finish."

Shen Xun hung up, put his phone aside, raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, tilted his head back slightly, and looked somewhat weary.

Actually, he wasn't just busy with the bid.

He also had to compete for the patent held by Old Shen; everything needed to be put on the agenda ASAP, settled before the year-end, so that when he attends Fu Family's year-end meeting, his annual results would look better.

Shen Xun reached for the water cup; the water inside had long gone cold. The assistant and secretary had already left work, leaving the huge office with only him.

It would be nice if he were at home.

Jiang Lai always notices his fatigue, brings him hot water, and gets out the neck and shoulder massager for him.

Shen Xun suddenly recalled that last month he hadn't gone home much; Jiang Lai thought he was busy with overtime, so she had him bring the massager to the office.

He began rummaging through boxes and cabinets.

Finally, he found a perfectly packaged neck and shoulder massager in the lowest layer of the desk.

It was a neck-hanging type.

This was a gift from Jiang Lai.

Holding the massager, Shen Xun gradually began to miss Jiang Lai's kindness.

He sent a message to Jiang Lai.

【Honey, are you asleep?】

Probably she was asleep; Jiang Lai didn't reply to his message.

He also sent a message to the assistant.

【Have you checked out the car? Buy it and then enroll her in driving school, so she won't guess ahead of time.】

The assistant sent him the selected car models, all in the 200,000 to 300,000 range.

He directly called and asked, "Why didn't you pick a better one?"

The assistant on the phone was obviously stunned, paused a moment, and asked, "President Shen, didn't you say the wife doesn't need a good car?"