Chapter 525

The driver drove without glancing sideways, and the partition had risen at some point.

Jiang Liangjin was turning sideways, one hand resting on the seatback, the other casually placed on the seat between them.

Mu Youyu's peripheral vision kept fixed on his hand, the ring on his right middle finger, a medium-sized diamond catching the light streaming in from the car window and flashing.

She extended her finger toward Jiang Liangjin, pointing, and said, 'This angle of yours is especially sparkling!'

Jiang Liangjin took her hand, turning it over to examine it for a moment, a faint smile appearing on his lips, 'It really is quite sparkling.'

She lightly touched the ring with her fingertip, correcting, 'I was talking about yours!'

"I was also talking about yours." Jiang Liangjin clasped her hand in his palm, regaining composure, "Your ring is lovely, so mine naturally looks good too—after all, they're a pair."

Mu Youyu: 'Right, right.'

Jiang Liangjin gave a low chuckle, 'All right, when we get to the company later, just follow me; if possible, it's best to hold my hand so those people will have something to say.'

Mu Youyu focused on the latter part, 'Will your employees say something?'

'Someone might congratulate me.'

Mu Youyu inexplicably heard a hint of pride in his tone and deliberately said, 'Then maybe I should say something too? Like, congratulations, President Jiang?'

Jiang Liangjin smiled and kissed the back of her hand, 'If Ah Yu is willing, I couldn't ask for more.'

The car slowly pulled up to the entrance of the Jiang Consortium building.

Jiang Liangjin got out first, opened the car door, and extended his hand to Mu Youyu.

She switched the bunch of tulips to her left hand, placed her right hand in his palm, which he gently held, and then he helped her out of the car.

People kept coming and going through the revolving doors on either side of the main entrance; upon seeing the two protagonists from yesterday, most of them froze for a moment.

Thinking of her raise, the receptionist forced a professional smile, 'Good morning, President Jiang, Miss Mu.'

Jiang Liangjin gave a slight nod, Mu Youyu walked beside him, eyes forward as they passed through the lobby.

The receptionist's gaze fell on their clasped hands, then flicked away quickly, though the curve of her lips unconsciously deepened.

Jiang Liangjin didn't let go, holding Mu Youyu's hand all the way straight to the elevator, while low murmurs came from behind.

'Goodness, President Jiang actually brought Miss Mu here—yesterday the group chat was saying that, and I thought they were joking.'

'Didn't you see yesterday's video? Helicopters, drones, petals everywhere—who could see that spectacle and not exclaim envy?'

'The rings are on, on the middle finger—this is practically an official announcement, isn't it?'

'Not bad at all—handsome guy, beautiful girl, easy on my eyes.'

'Didn't President Jiang already make it official yesterday? Why come to the office to show off?'

'He's just showing off that his future wife is Miss Mu—what else? Look, he even specially sent a bouquet.'

'Whatever he is, President Jiang is now spoken for. If anyone later calls him an unattainable blossom, I'll throw yesterday's video in their face—can an unattainable blossom smile like that?'

'You filmed the video? Send me a copy.'

'Nice try, that's my private stash.'

An older receptionist slowly lifted her teacup, took a sip, and sighed long, 'Youth really is nice.'

'……'

The elevator doors closed, shutting out the outside noise.

Mu Youyu's profile, lips curled, 'Congratulations, President Jiang—the staff seem pretty happy for you.'

Jiang Liangjin ruffled her hair, 'But I'm happier than they are.'

The elevator rose all the way, stopped at the top floor, and as the doors opened, the hallway light poured in.

'Good morning, President Jiang, Miss Mu!' The Special Assistant stood at the elevator mouth, holding several documents; seeing them emerge, his eyes lit up, 'President Jiang, if you're here, would you like to sign these first? They've all been reviewed.'

For the next ten days, his schedule is free; Jiang Liangjin couldn't be bothered to look, 'Let my third uncle sign, and have him attend the noon meeting as well.'

The Special Assistant still thought Jiang Liangjin had come to work, realizing he'd overthought it, and asked, 'What about the lunch gathering then?'

Although the two consortia have been largely overhauled by Jiang Liangjin, each department has dedicated personnel in charge.

These days he mostly just approves documents, occasionally holds a video conference, and attends a business event once a week, including the luncheon.

Still, Jiang Liangjin found it bothersome and bluntly tossed out, 'Just let him go.'

The Special Assistant acknowledged and turned to leave.

Mu Youyu was surprised, 'How long has it been? Is your third uncle still at the company?'

'Yes.' Jiang Liangjin took her hand and walked toward the office, 'He said he won't let company matters interfere with my time with my girlfriend.'

Lately his uncle has been over at the Shen side, so this vacation he can have a good time.

'Oh, really?'

Mu Youyu changed to linking her arm with his, leaning in closer, 'But how does President Jiang plan to show off? Should we grab a loudspeaker and have people shout a few lines so everyone knows I'm here?'

Jiang Liangjin thought seriously, 'I originally wanted to post a joint photo on the official account.'

Mu Youyu blinked, waiting for him to continue.

'Then my second brother sent me a message saying I shouldn't be too flashy.'

Mu Youyu: 'When did your second brother send that?'

Jiang Liangjin answered truthfully, 'Last night, I hadn't even gotten around to sending him anything when he messaged me—probably someone on my side tipped him off.'

He pushed open the office door, stepped aside to let her enter first.

Mu Youyu walked in, sat on the sofa, 'So are you still going to post it?'

'Let's wait until after today to post it.' Anyway, the hot searches have been up for these two days enough.

Mu Youyu looked at his expression—clearly wanting to show off but having to restrain himself—and couldn't help laughing, 'Wow, President Jiang, you're really clever, no wonder you're President Jiang.'

'Ah Yu, you flatter me.' Jiang Liangjin, pleased by her praise, reached into her arms, pulled out the bunch of tulips, and set it on the coffee table, 'Put the flowers here, don't tire yourself.'

Saying that, he stood, bent over to straighten the cushion on the sofa for her, 'You sit a while; I'll go check my third uncle's office, I'll be back soon.'

Mu Youyu nestled into the sofa, 'Go on, go on, I'll be waiting for you here.'

After Jiang Liangjin left, she took out her phone; Lin Ning's messages had already popped up several.

The first one was sent half an hour ago, asking where she was.

She replied that she was at the Jiang Consortium; the other side instantly replied with a string of exclamation marks: 【Is he in his office? Go rummage through his stuff, see if there's anything shady.】

Ningning: 【Whenever I went to look at the boss's office before, there was always a door leading directly to a side room; my sister's is just… hehe.】

What shady stuff? Mu Youyu: 【How many times have you said that?】

Ningning: 【Wuu wuu wuu, then I won't say it, but you can't forget your best friend just because you have a boyfriend.】

Mu Youyu raised her eyebrows, deliberately teasing her: 【You can't forget your best friend just because you're now in the same year as your senior.】

That senior referred to is none other than Ye Zeli.