Chapter 1728: Stood Up

Xie Wanyi spoke very seriously, as if what he was discussing at this moment was a very meaningful, major issue.

Jiang Motian, however, felt he was being a bit childish.

Nevertheless, she still played along: "Alright then, let's see who will be treating tomorrow."

"Good, see you tomorrow."

The two of them hung up the phone.

Afterwards, Jiang Motian leaned back in her chair and looked up at the ceiling.

It was easy to foresee that tomorrow would be a wonderful day.

Because there would be beautiful scenery to paint.

And... the person she wanted to see, she could see.

Simply perfect!

However, as much as Jiang Motian was looking forward to it, she was just as disappointed the next day.

Because...

Xie Wanyi had something come up at the last minute and couldn't make it to the appointment!

But he had Xiaolin accompany Jiang Motian in his stead.

This outcome caused Jiang Motian's good mood to vanish completely.

While painting, she was also listless.

Xiaolin could clearly sense that Jiang Motian was not in high spirits.

He also knew why Jiang Motian was unhappy.

But to prevent Jiang Motian from holding a grudge against Xie Wanyi, Xiaolin put in a few good words for him: "Our boss really couldn't get away, otherwise he definitely would have come to accompany you."

"I know."

"Then... could you please be a little happier?"

This request made Jiang Motian turn her head to look over.

Then she asked: "He had something come up and couldn't come, I can understand that, but to be stood up and still be expected to be happy... are you sure you aren't making things difficult for me?"

Uh...

Xiaolin blinked, then gave an awkward smile.

At this moment, he was very clear about one thing: Miss Jiang was very angry, and the kind that wasn't easy to coax!

Right now, let alone Xiaolin, even if Xie Wanyi came in person, he would still be met with a cold shoulder from Jiang Motian.

However...

A direct apology wouldn't work, but he could try the opposite approach!

Xiaolin's eyes darted, then he let his shoulders slump and let out a heavy sigh.

This sigh successfully attracted Jiang Motian's attention.

After she looked over, Xiaolin made a bitter face and said: "This time it really was a sudden incident, otherwise our boss would have finished his work early, even if it meant not sleeping or eating, just to rush over to see you!"

Jiang Motian felt that Xiaolin's words sounded suspiciously exaggerated.

So she did not respond.

Seeing this, Xiaolin hurriedly asked: "You don't believe me? I'm telling the truth! The previous times he came to see you, the boss worked overtime until midnight just to clear his schedule!"

"... Really?"

"Of course it's true, many of us work overtime with the boss, everyone can testify to it!"

Xiaolin's tone was firm, his gaze sincere.

And this display caused Jiang Motian to waver.

She... was slowly starting to believe Xiaolin.

Xiaolin, however, did not press his advantage to continue lobbying.

Instead, he started complaining: "The boss doesn't rest well, doesn't eat well, sometimes he even drags lunch into dinner, and other times, he goes to social engagements on an empty stomach!"

These few sentences from Xiaolin truly stepped precisely on Jiang Motian's trigger points.

Hearing this, Jiang Motian's eyebrows stood straight up!

She even opened her mouth to criticize: "He really doesn't take his body seriously; if this goes on, he'll get sick sooner or later!"

"Actually... he's already sick."

These words made Jiang Motian's expression stiffen.

The next second, she anxiously demanded: "What happened to him!?"

"Just after the last social engagement, the boss had a stomachache, but he wouldn't see a Doctor, he just bought some painkillers and took them."

Just bought some medicine!?

Jiang Motian had guessed that Xie Wanyi would be reckless.

But she hadn't expected... he would be this reckless!

The truth made Jiang Motian's breathing quicken.

She even opened her mouth to scold: "Does he really think his body is made of iron? That's too childish!"

"Exactly!"

"And you all, why didn't you stop him!"

Seeing Jiang Motian aim her spear at him, Xiaolin made a bitter face and explained: "We tried to stop him, but the boss wouldn't listen at all."

Xiaolin had truly tried to stop him.

But no matter how earnestly he pleaded, Xie Wanyi would not listen.

Sometimes if he said too much, Xie Wanyi would even find it annoying.

But if it were Jiang Motian saying it...

Just as Xiaolin was making this assumption, Jiang Motian opened her mouth and said, "Then I'll go find him!"

This decision was very much to Xiaolin's liking!

In fact, he had gone through such a long roundabout way just to wait for this one sentence!

With these words, Xiaolin knew that the resentment in Jiang Motian's heart had already turned into concern.

She and the boss would also have more opportunities to meet!

It was simply killing two birds with one stone!

However...

Xiaolin discussed it with Jiang Motian in a miserable manner: "Please, you must not let the boss know that it was I who revealed these things to you, otherwise I will be in trouble!"

"Rest assured, it definitely won't implicate you!"

Jiang Motian made the promise readily, but immediately, her curiosity was piqued: "Is Xie Wanyi very fierce toward you all?"

"If you don't commit any offenses under the boss, naturally he isn't fierce, but if you are caught by the boss with a shortcoming... then you'd better pray for your own luck."

"Then how does he punish people?"

"It's just..."

Xiaolin opened his mouth to speak.

But his reason made him brake in time.

He scratched the back of his head and smiled: "I won't describe it in detail, lest I scare you."

Jiang Motian held a paintbrush and smeared it casually on the canvas.

Hearing this, she pursed her lips and said with a hint of provocation: "I have a lot of courage; I don't believe you can scare me."

"But I have little courage and dare not recall it; please let me off, Miss Jiang."

Xiaolin did not fall for Jiang Motian's goading and begged for mercy with a grin.

After hearing this, Jiang Motian gave Xiaolin a helpless look.

She thought to herself that this guy didn't even find a reliable excuse.

With his clever appearance, where did he look like someone with little courage?

No sincerity!

Jiang Motian gave a light hum and withdrew her gaze.

Afterward, they didn't chat about this topic again.

Instead, she focused on the canvas, smearing with varying pressure.

Her way of painting was very spontaneous.

It seemed there was no method to it.

She was just laying down colors, layer by layer.

Xiaolin didn't understand painting much either; he watched from the side for a while and even yawned straight away.

But it seemed that in the blink of an eye, the colors that were just a blob on the left and a blob on the right suddenly merged together, forming a painting with rich ink and heavy colors.

Xiaolin was shocked.

He rubbed his eyes and then praised: "Truly worthy of being an artist, look at this painting, how beautiful!"

Jiang Motian tilted her head and asked casually: "What's good about it?"

"I can't put it into words, it's just beautiful! Hey, with this artistic talent, your and the boss's children will definitely be able to be artists too!"

Xiaolin said it as soon as it came to mind.

He didn't use his brain at all.

And his shocking words made Jiang Motian's fingers tremble, and the paintbrush fell to the ground.

Afterward, she knitted her brows and scolded Xiaolin: "What nonsense are you spouting!"

Xiaolin also just came back to his senses.

He patted his own mouth and hurriedly begged for mercy: "Yes, yes, yes, it was me talking nonsense, I beg you not to take it to heart!"

"I won't take a bit of nonsense to heart. But if you talk nonsense again, I will tell Xie Wanyi and have him punish you!"

Hmm...

If it were something else, and he had been rude to Jiang Motian, then the boss would definitely punish him.

But as for this matter...