She was seen through by this man again.
Recalling what she had said last night to get rid of him, Jiang Mian’s earlobes had a faint, imperceptible blush.
“Let’s talk about it when we get back! Let’s eat first,” she mumbled.
She then looked at Xiang Long, “You sit down and eat with us too.”
Before Xiang Long could refuse, Ji Zhixiu spoke up first, “He’s already eaten outside.”
Jiang Mian didn’t suspect him, “Then forget it.”
Xiang Long grumbled silently: Although he hadn’t planned to eat at the same table as the CEO, he hadn’t eaten anything at all. The CEO was really something.
He wisely said, “You two enjoy your meal, President and Madam. I’ll go buy some supplies for the memorial service today.”
Ji Zhixiu said, “Go ahead.”
Jiang Mian picked up a xiaolongbao and put it in her mouth. The next second, she narrowed her eyes, “Mmm, this is the place I used to go to often! It still tastes the same.”
“I didn’t expect Xiang Long to be so good at buying things.”
A flicker of displeasure crossed Ji Zhixiu’s eyes. Damn it, he had shot himself in the foot.
“You’re not allowed to praise him,” he said coldly.
Jiang Mian felt smug, serving him right for pretending.
She blinked innocently, “What’s wrong? He did a good job, you should praise Xiang Long.”
“Doing his job well is his duty, what’s there to praise?” He had a stern face, but it didn’t scare Jiang Mian.
Jiang Mian stopped teasing him and placed a pan-fried dumpling on his plate, “Okay, okay, eat up!”
Her grandmother’s grave was in a cemetery twenty miles outside the town.
This was a place Jiang Mian had carefully chosen for her grandmother. She had bought a hundred-year grave insurance for her in one go. Even if something happened to her in the future, her grandmother’s tombstone would not lack offerings, and someone would regularly come to clean it.
After eating, Xiang Long drove them there.
Ji Zhixiu took the young girl’s hand and said softly, “Grandma wouldn’t want to see you unhappy.”
Jiang Mian looked up and smiled, “Of course.”
She wasn’t that fragile. Her grandmother’s greatest wish was for her to be well, and she would never disappoint her.
Jiang Mian took Ji Zhixiu to the tombstone. The elderly woman in the photo was smiling kindly.
Jiang Mian placed down the bouquet and fruit basket.
She said softly, “Grandma, your unfilial granddaughter has come to see you.”
Ji Zhixiu said in a deep voice, “Grandma, Mian Mian and I have come to visit you.”
“Grandma, this is my husband, Ji Zhixiu.” Jiang Mian didn’t know how to introduce Ji Zhixiu, as the beginning of their marriage could be described as casual.
Ji Zhixiu bowed three times to the tombstone, and Jiang Mian was stunned.
His sincerity seemed to be silently proving to her grandmother that he would take good care of her.
“Grandma, don’t worry, I won’t let Jiang Mian suffer any grievances. I will always be good to her. This is my promise,” Ji Zhixiu said in a low voice, making a firm commitment.
The two of them stayed in Jiangnan for a week.
During this week, Jiang Mian took Ji Zhixiu through all the alleys and lanes of the ancient town, trying all kinds of delicacies.
Jiang Mian wasn’t a small eater, but she couldn’t resist the abundance of food here. She would buy something, eat a few bites, and then save room for the next.
She refused to let the rest go to waste and simply stuffed it all into Ji Zhixiu. Ji Zhixiu followed behind her like a “sewage tank,” eating everything she didn’t.
Ji Zhixiu went from a poker face at the beginning to pushing food away later, “I really can’t eat anymore.”
As a result, in these few days, Ji Zhixiu felt that he must have gained a few pounds. In the past, would he have ever tried this kind of street food?
Jiang Mian was having fun when she was woken up by a call from Sister Ning, “My darling, are you still working? You’ve been back home for so long? Come back and work for me quickly.”
Jiang Mian pulled her phone away, listening to Sister Ning’s ranting, while pinching her ear, she said, “I’ll be back tomorrow, and then I’ll come to the company to see you.”
“That’s more like it.”
Jiang Mian hung up the phone and said to Ji Zhixiu, “Shall we go back tomorrow?”
She hadn’t stayed here for a week just for sightseeing; she had wanted to wait for someone here, but in the end, that person never appeared.
Sister Ning’s call was also a way to urge her to give up her futile fantasies sooner.
Ji Zhixiu knew what she was thinking. He squeezed her palm and comforted her, “We can leave a note on the table. If she comes back, she’ll see it.”
In fact, he knew that Jiang’s mother would not come back. Because he had sent people to guard this place for so many years, and no one had ever seen anyone looking for Jiang Mian.
“No need, I was just having wishful thinking. How can someone who suddenly left come back?”
She forced a smile.
The young girl’s face was slightly pale, her eyes lowered, and her disappointment was evident. Even the small mole at the corner of her eye seemed to have lost its soul.
Ji Zhixiu sighed in his heart. He lifted the young girl’s chin and gently stroked it, “Shall I look for her for you? I want to see her alive or dead. How can someone just disappear?”
He knew his words were unpleasant, but it was the truth.
Jiang Mian was amused by him, “No need, maybe she’s living a good life. Actually, I really can’t remember what she looks like…”
Jiang Mian frowned, trying to recall, and suddenly felt a headache. Ji Zhixiu noticed something was wrong and quickly grabbed her hand, “Stop thinking about it.”
“Strange, it seems that every time I think of memories related to her, I get a headache…”
Ji Zhixiu’s heart sank, “No need to think about it anymore. Didn’t you say you were going back tomorrow? Then we’ll go back tomorrow. Is there anything else you want to bring from here?”
Jiang Mian nodded, “Then I’ll get up and look.”
Successfully changing the subject, he watched her leave the room.
Ji Zhixiu made a phone call, “This is Ji Zhixiu. Please help me contact Old Yuan.”
“Hello, President Ji, I am Old Yuan’s assistant.” She was a little hesitant, “Old Yuan is taking a nap right now, as you know, he’s old and has this habit…”
“It’s alright, then please help me convey my next questions.”
“Okay, please go ahead.”
“After Old Yuan prescribed the medicine last time, my wife has been taking it. Today she said she gets a headache when she thinks of old people and old things. Is there any way to stimulate her to regain her memories?”
“I’ve noted it down, President Ji. I’ll call you back after Old Yuan wakes up.”
After hanging up, he instructed Xiang Long to book a plane ticket.
…
Upon returning to Kyoto, the first thing Jiang Mian did was to have Xiang Long take her to the company.
She knew Xiang Long hadn’t seen Li Laidi for a long time, so she called Li Laidi along.
Jiang Mian went to Sister Ning’s office alone. Seeing her arrive, Sister Ning turned her head from her office chair, “My little ancestor, you’re finally back.”
“You’ve been very busy lately. You’ll be running promotions for Director Wang’s drama soon. I’ll also find scripts for you. In short, you’re still young, so film more movies for me. I’ve rejected variety show invitations for you; before you have good works, don’t do these flashy things.” She took a sip of water.
“You have a commercial event tomorrow night. Many producers and directors from the industry will be there. I’ve secured an opportunity for you. Dress up and attend. The location has been sent to your assistant’s phone.”
Jiang Mian patiently waited for her to finish, then asked, “Are there any good scripts? I want to take on a historical drama.”
Sister Ning was happy with her idea. She twirled her pen and pondered, “I’ll keep an eye out for you. You prepare for tomorrow first.”
She coughed awkwardly, “The company doesn’t have the money to do your styling. Anyway, you have Mr. Ji. Wear your own gown too; the ones I prepare for you are not as good as the wardrobe Mr. Ji prepared for you.”
Jiang Mian: “…”
“Okay, I got it.” She nodded.
“Then that’s all. You can go back,” Sister Ning waved her hand.
She walked out and saw Li Laidi and Xiang Long talking together.
Not wanting to disturb them, Jiang Mian’s eyebrows twitched, “You have half a day off. Xiang Long, remember to send Laidi home tonight. I’ll take a taxi back myself.”
Li Laidi blushed, “Sister…”
Xiang Long said, “No, I have to send Madam…”
Jiang Mian interrupted him, “You two talk properly.”
She took a taxi back to the Xiushui Mountain Villa.
Ji Zhixiu had gone to the company, so she was home alone.
After practicing yoga for a while, she opened a live stream on a certain app.
As soon as she started streaming, people flooded in. Someone gifted her a Carnival. She looked closely and it was Zhao Xinxin.
Jiang Mian helplessly said, “Xinxin, don’t waste your money.”
【Ahhhhhhh what a dream collaboration! Xinxin Zi actually came to wife’s live stream room!】
【Can’t the two beauties connect?】
【Why is she suddenly live streaming today?】
Jiang Mian knew Zhao Xinxin was on set and couldn’t video call.
Zhao Xinxin gifted a Carnival and slipped away, sending her a message on WeChat.
【I’m back to work, Master. Wait for me to come back to Kyoto to play with you!】
Jiang Mian replied: 【Okay, I’ll wait for you.】
Streaming live at this time was just to pass the time and chat with her fans.
Jiang Mian held the flower tea made by Aunt Song and sat cross-legged on a cushion, watching the comments scroll by. She read a comment: 【What has wife been doing lately?】
Jiang Mian tilted her head, “Nothing much. Last month I made a cameo in ‘Nine Heavens,’ and then I rested for a few days when I got back.”
【Please directors and producers, look at Jiang Mian! My daughter’s beauty and acting skills cannot be wasted.】
【Sister, you’re so cute reading the comments】
【Get it together, we want to see a new drama】
【What are you holding in your hand?】
Jiang Mian was dazzled. Seeing someone asking, she pointed the tulip teacup in her hand at the camera, “This? It’s flower tea made by the aunt at home. It’s very fragrant…”
As she was speaking, a man’s hand with distinct knuckles appeared above the camera, and a voice as deep and mellow as aged wine boomed over her head, “Help me find my tie.”
The comments exploded instantly.
【Who is this? Where did this man come from?】
【Ahhhhhhh I’m so shocked! How can sister have a man at home?】
【Judging by the hand, he must be good-looking.】
【Is it Song Xingjia? The voice doesn’t sound like him.】
【It’s over, I feel like I’ve lost love… Is he staff?】
Jiang Mian immediately turned off the live stream. She turned her head and saw that Ji Zhixiu had returned without her realizing it.
Jiang Mian thought, it’s over, Sister Ning will definitely call her again.
Jiang Mian pursed her lips, displeased, “Ji Zhixiu, you did it on purpose, didn’t you? Didn’t you see I was live streaming?”
“I’m sorry, I really didn’t notice.” The man admitted his mistake quickly, making it harder for her to blame him.
But who was Jiang Mian? She looked like she was about to cry, and said aggrievedly, “All your ties are in the closet, how could you not know where they are and ask me to help you find them? You just wanted to embarrass me.”
“I didn’t mean to.” He admitted he did it on purpose, but he hadn’t intended to embarrass the young girl.
Jiang Mian climbed up from the cushion in a gloomy mood, muttering to herself, “They probably won’t find out, right?”
The main reason was that they had agreed to a secret marriage, which meant Ji Zhixiu must have some reservations. If this relationship were exposed, it would have a significant impact on both of them.
Ji Zhixiu listened to her mutterings, his gaze deep, “So what if it’s made public?”