Chapter 1486: The Gentleness That Makes One Fall

Wang Sinian rubbed his forehead, then curled his lip and followed behind Xu Xiaoxiao, returning to the office together.

Because she was feeling angry inside, Xu Xiaoxiao ignored Wang Sinian when they returned to the office.

During the meeting, she even sat very far away from Wang Sinian.

In fact, this meeting today was just to emphasize a small matter.

Yet the leader insisted on talking about this small matter for nearly an hour, making everyone want to doze off.

Xu Xiaoxiao was not sleepy, though; she took out her phone to check it from time to time.

Judging by the time, Jiang Chenghao should have finished talking with Professor Sun already.

Since that was the case, why didn't Jiang Chenghao send a message to talk about the result of the chat?

Even if he couldn't go into detail, he could at least give an update on whether it went well or poorly, right?

Now, with not a single message, Xu Xiaoxiao felt very uneasy.

Amidst Xu Xiaoxiao's anxiety, the meeting finally ended.

Xu Xiaoxiao walked out impatiently; she had to call Jiang Chenghao to ask!

The leader hadn't even reacted yet when he felt a figure drift past him!

Once he confirmed that the figure was Xu Xiaoxiao, he couldn't help but shake his head: "This Xiao Xu, she's not proactive in meetings, but she leaves very quickly!"

In the corner, Wang Sinian was standing up to pack his things.

Hearing this, he said lazily: "She must be in a hurry to go to the restroom."

This excuse... everyone knew how likely that was.

But as long as someone could put in a word for Xu Xiaoxiao, the scene wouldn't be so awkward, and the leader could have a way to step down.

In the end, the leader didn't dwell on the matter.

Meanwhile, the pregnant female colleague gave Wang Sinian a thumbs up.

She then whispered: "Xiao Xu treats you like that, yet you return evil with kindness; you are truly kind! Don't worry,"

"sincerity can move even metal and stone; sooner or later, Xiao Xu will change her opinion of you!"

To the female colleague's encouragement, Wang Sinian didn't say anything, just smiled slightly.

But that trace of a smile...

Made the female colleague feel, why was there a hint of something sinister?

It was different from the feeling he usually gave people!

However, when the female colleague looked closely, she saw nothing at all, only a clean and handsome face.

On the other side, Xu Xiaoxiao took out her phone and dialed the number while walking.

However, before the call went through, she received a call from Jiang Chenghao first.

Xu Xiaoxiao quickly answered: "Why are you only calling me now!?"

This urgent attitude caught Jiang Chenghao off guard.

It also made Xu Xiaoxiao pat her head in annoyance.

Fortunately, Xu Xiaoxiao reacted quickly and immediately thought of an excuse to ease the awkwardness: "Um, sorry, I thought the person calling was my colleague."

Jiang Chenghao didn't suspect anything and responded with a smile: "It's fine."

"By the way, I was just about to ask you, how did it go with Professor Sun?"

"Very smoothly, we just finished talking."

"What, you just finished? You talked for so long!"

"Yeah, we were too engrossed and forgot the time."

So... it wasn't that Jiang Chenghao didn't intend to communicate with Xu Xiaoxiao, but that he hadn't found the time.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao's low mood immediately turn bright!

The corners of her mouth lifted involuntarily, and her tone of voice became very light: "You talked for so long, you must have gained a lot."

"Yes, Professor Sun is willing to be my consultant."

"That's great, this is... like adding wings to a tiger!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was happy for Jiang Chenghao, and Jiang Chenghao said very solemnly: "This is all thanks to your introduction."

"Oh, this"

"was just a small favor."

"But your small favor is a great support to me. I am truly glad to have met you on the path of life."

Jiang Chenghao's tone was solemn, his words gentle.

But Xu Xiaoxiao... she really wished Jiang Chenghao wouldn't be so gentle; it was very easy for people to fall for him!

Right now, Xu Xiaoxiao was trying hard not to fall for him.

Yet Jiang Chenghao extended an invitation to her: "Let me treat you to a meal."

Once Xu Xiaoxiao heard this, she stopped worrying about falling for him or not, and without hesitation, she said directly: "Okay, what shall we eat?!"

"A new restaurant opened on Changjiang Road, the environment is nice. I'll book a table, as for the time..."

"I'm free the night after tomorrow!"

Jiang Chenghao smiled: "Okay, I understand."

The two hung up the phone, and Xu Xiaoxiao held her phone, feeling as if she were floating!

Sigh, just a few minutes ago she was feeling down, who would have thought her mood would now be as light as if she had grown wings!?

If not for considering that there were still people around, Xu Xiaoxiao would have wanted to spin in circles!

And also...

The new restaurant on Changjiang Road...

Why does that sound so familiar?

Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly took out her phone to check, and then she recalled that Liu Xin'ai had mentioned it before, saying that she and Qin Yiyan had been there to eat, the food tasted very good, and the environment was top-notch and especially elegant.

Since it is such a nice environment, then...

I should wear a pretty dress to go eat, right?

Xu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, and decided to go buy new clothes right after work!

She really wanted to ask Liu Xin'ai to help her pick something out.

But Liu Xin'ai understood Xu Xiaoxiao too well; if she discovered Xu Xiaoxiao was suddenly dressing herself up, she would probably ask questions.

Hmm...

But Xu Xiaoxiao did not want to talk about the details of her

interactions with Jiang Chenghao.

Because it would be very... embarrassing.

Xu Xiaoxiao did not even know why it was embarrassing.

Anyway, she just wanted to keep this secret to herself!

Because of this reason, after getting off work, Xu Xiaoxiao went to the mall alone.

Although she wanted to buy new clothes, Xu Xiaoxiao's mind was blank, and she had no idea what kind to buy.

She could only go to the clothing brands she usually bought from to take a look.

The shop assistant took one look at Xu Xiaoxiao's current style of dress and recommended pants and jackets to her.

The style was also the dashing kind.

But what Xu Xiaoxiao wanted was not that kind of feeling at all!

She felt a bit depressed, staring at a jacket the shop assistant handed over, and really wanted to sigh.

But before she could sigh, someone patted Xu Xiaoxiao on the shoulder.

Xu Xiaoxiao turned her head and saw Jiang Baobao standing there with a beaming smile.

"What a coincidence, to actually run into you here!?" Xu Xiaoxiao said with a look of surprise.

Jiang Baobao also responded with a smile: "Isn't it? I came to buy some new clothes for the children, how about you?"

"I also came to buy new clothes."

Jiang Baobao saw the jacket in Xu Xiaoxiao's hand and commented: "This style suits you very well."

This... Xu Xiaoxiao knew that too.

But the problem was exactly the style!

Xu Xiaoxiao hung the clothes back on the rack and said gloomily: "Today, I want to try a different style."

"What style?"

"Just... a bit more feminine."

After saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao felt like she was getting goosebumps!

She felt her own description was so pretentious!

She shifted her gaze uncomfortably, only to find Jiang Baobao tilting her head and looking her over!

That look... made Xu Xiaoxiao feel very guilty, and she even felt her face turning red!

In fact, Jiang Baobao was simply

sizing her up, and then judging what kind of style actually suited Xu Xiaoxiao.