In June, after Jincheng entered summer, the outdoor sunlight was scorching, the weather was hot and humid, making it hard for people to breathe. For Jiang Xiao, this day is a day she will never forget.
She sat alone on a chair in the fourth-floor lobby, surrounded by noisy people. Many young mothers who came for examinations are full of maternal love. Now, she is also a member of the expectant mother’s team.
She held the examination form and read it for the eighth time. Her “good friend” was delayed a week, but she didn’t worry about it. After half a month of delay, she suddenly realized something.
Now, her mind was in a daze.
She thought of that night in May. Zhou Xiulin was drunk, and she sent him back to the hotel.
She didn’t dare to think about what happened next. It was like a dream, but she knew clearly that it was not a dream.
She’s really pregnant. It was not gastroenteritis.
But this child came unexpectedly, and this time she made a big mistake.
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Wyxkzu? Eblal kp bla qyxkzu?
Kkydt Dkys vssj vbl vkppwl yde okrle yoyu bla vlyap, “Gwdvkl, vbydj usw. R’x sjyu.” Fbl bye sdzu vyjld byzq y eyu sqq vseyu yde bye vs ts cynj vs osaj.
She folded the medical examination form into a small piece and put it in the secret compartment of her bag. Looking at the expectant mothers coming for examinations around her, she quietly touched her belly, unable to believe that there was already a child in her flat stomach.
She had been obedient since she was a child, and she was a good girl in the eyes of her teachers and classmates. When people were most panicked, they thought of the person they trusted the most. She took out her mobile phone and called her friend, Lin Wu, who is now a third-year student at University B’s Department of Medicine in the North.
The phone was quickly answered, “Jiang Xiao-“
“Lin Wu, I’m pregnant.” Jiang Xiao suppressed her voice, her tone full of anxiety.
After a brief silence, Lin Wu asked, “…Does Zhou Xiulin know?”
“I don’t know what to do.”
“Jiang Xiao, talk to Zhou Xiulin. After all, he is the father of the child, and he should bear half of the responsibility.”
“But that was an accident. If…”
“You don’t plan on having this child?”
“No.”
“Don’t be afraid, go find Zhou Xiulin and talk to him clearly. You can discuss the matter of the child together.”
Jiang Xiao heard someone talking to Lin Wu on the other end, “I understand, you go ahead and do your work.”
Lin Wu hesitated for a moment and let out a sigh, “Jiang Xiao, whatever the matter, it can always be resolved. Don’t be afraid. He is the person you like, you have to believe in him.”
Jiang Xiao understood this truth. As the person responsible for the “little life”, Zhou Xiulin must bear half of the responsibility. But the problem is, how should she approach Zhou Xiulin? Moreover, Zhou Xiulin is not someone she can meet whenever she wants.
Jiang Xiao’s mood was very chaotic. Even though Lin Wu repeatedly emphasized that she should go and talk to Zhou Xiulin, she still didn’t have the courage. She can chat happily with anyone except Zhou Xiulin.
Zhou Xiulin is not someone else, he is the person she has liked since she was sixteen.
Two drunk men and women naturally came together.
Before dawn, she left.
She didn’t know how to face Zhou Xiulin next. Or maybe she was just too timid, afraid to face the bad side.
Fortunately, the next day, she received a work assignment to go on a business trip.
After that, she and him never saw each other again.
Zhou Xiulin is the boss of Huaxia Film and Television, while she is just a trainee employee of the film and television company, just a small assistant.
Looking back now, maybe Zhou Xiulin didn’t care about the accident that night at all.
The company is full of beautiful women, including a few top female stars, so Zhou Xiulin wouldn’t even notice her.
Jiang Xiao was in a dilemma and returned to the company. As she saw the elevator doors about to close in front of her, she hurriedly shouted, “Wait a minute-“
The elevator door slowly opened again.
She rushed in, tilting her face up and smiling, “Thank you-” but the last word got stuck.
There was only one person in the elevator, standing tall and straight, wearing a well-fitting suit, a tie, and standing there upright, with an aura that made her shiver.
Jiang Xiao was stunned, unable to look away from his gaze. She had no choice but to straighten her hair and say, “Mr. Zhou.”
Zhou Xiulin looked into her eyes. Her eyes are clear and gentle, they have a classical beauty that makes her look extraordinarily attractive. “You’re back?”
Jiang Xiao wondered, what did he mean by that? Does he know that she went on a business trip? She made a soft sound, with a thousand words stuck in her throat.
He asked, “Which floor?”
Jiang Xiao was confused and asked, “What?” Then she quickly lifted her hand and pressed the button for the 17th floor.
“Thank you.” She tried to maintain her composure and spoke as if they were strangers.
Zhou Xiulin’s eyes flickered.
During this time, no one else got on the elevator. The atmosphere was quiet, with a hint of awkwardness.
Jiang Xiao’s nervous back was covered in a layer of sweat. She didn’t even dare to look at him, and her heart was pounding violently.
The elevator quickly arrived at the 17th floor.
Jiang Xiao didn’t dare to look at him and said politely, “Mr. Zhou, I’ll get off first.”
Seeing that he didn’t respond, she inwardly pursed her lips, knowing that how could he care about a small assistant.
“After work, come to my office.”
Jiang Xiao suddenly raised her head, her eyes meeting Zhou Xiulin’s calm and peaceful gaze. As the elevator doors slowly closed, he also looked away.
She stayed in place for a long time without moving.
Jiang Xiao studied media at J University. She started her internship in her junior year and came to Huaxia through a friend’s introduction to work as an intern assistant for the company’s minor stars. In short, she was just doing odd jobs. Six months ago, by chance, Zhao Xinran asked her to be her assistant, which was considered a promotion for Jiang Xiao. Zhao Xinran was a new artist recently signed by the company, who gained some popularity from a web drama she starred in.
Jiang Xiao had been with Zhao Xinran for three months, and their cooperation was going well. She was about to become a regular employee in July.
Zhao Xinran sat in the room, flipping through the script while drawing circles and lines. As a new artist just starting out, she took his acting career particularly seriously.
Jiang Xiao placed the coffee in front of her, “Xinran, here’s your coffee.”
Zhao Xinran raised her eyes, “How’s your health?”
Jiang Xiao was startled, “It’s fine.”
Zhao Xinran looked at her for a few seconds without saying anything, just staring straight at her, “Jiang Xiao, why don’t you become an artist?” With her appearance, she was definitely qualified to become a female star. But instead, she was just a lowly assistant.
Jiang Xiao smiled, “My personality is not suitable.”
“Is there such a thing as suitable or unsuitable? You think everyone in this circle is born suitable? If you want to try, I can recommend you.”
Jiang Xiao shook her head firmly and said, “Thank you, Xinran, but my ambition is not in this field. I will never be a celebrity in my life.”
Zhao Xinran frowned and changed the topic, “Do you know President Zhou? Our President Zhou?”
Jiang Xiao was surprised and shook her head, “No, I don’t know him.”
Zhao Xinran closed the script and said, “Alright, if you don’t feel well, you should go back early. You are moving out these days, and I have nothing else to do, so I’ll give you two days off.”
Jiang Xiao had a headache when she thought about moving out. For someone who just graduated from college, the housing prices in Jincheng were not cheap. It was not easy to stay here based solely on her own income. Fortunately, she had been working part-time for the past few years and had saved some money, which could cover three months’ rent.
But where could she go when the big boss wanted to see her?
Jiang Xiao stood at the elevator door, unsure if she should go in. What should she say when they meet? Would Zhou Xiulin give her some money and pretend that nothing had happened that night, like in a TV drama?
If he really gave her money, she would seriously consider it.
She pondered for half an hour before finally summoning the courage to go to the 28th floor.
It was her first time coming up, and the floor was a bit too quiet. She finally saw Zhou Xiulin’s assistant, Assistant Jiang, whom she knew.
Jiang looked at her and furrowed his brows, “Which floor are you from? Why are you here?”
Jiang Xiao quickly explained, “I’m here to see President Zhou.”
“To see President Zhou? Do you have an appointment? Which company are you from?”
“President Zhou asked me to come.”
Jiang seemed to recall something and said, “Jiang Xiao?”
“Yes, that’s me. How do you know me?”
Jiang smiled and said, “President Zhou is in a meeting. You can sit in his office for a while.”
“No, I’ll wait outside.”
Jiang opened the door, “Come in. No one’s inside.”
Jiang Xiao was forced to enter.
Assistant Jiang looked at the time, “I’m going to pick up someone, please sit down for a while.”
Jiang Xiao entered the office at a loss.
The office is spacious, bright, and simply decorated with a black and white style. She walked to the bookcase on the side, where there were neatly arranged books on economics, film and television, and other subjects. What caught her attention were a few photos. Jiang Xiao couldn’t help looking.
There is a family portrait in the middle which should have been taken recently. Zhou’s parents stood in the middle, with Zhou Xiulin and his sister on both sides. Zhou’s mother is a beautiful woman, and Zhou Xiulin resembles her more, while his younger sister Zhou Yanyan looks more like their father.
Looking at it this way, Zhou Xiulin was obviously better looking than Zhou Yanyan. With such a brother, Jiang Xiao wondered, Would Zhou Yanyan be jealous?
Jiang Xiao stood on tiptoes to get a closer look, but she heard movement behind her. Someone had come in. She was so nervous that she bumped her knee against the bookcase, making a loud noise.
In the quiet office, the sound was somewhat abrupt, and Zhou Xiulin looked over in the direction of the noise.
In the quiet office, a sudden sound was somewhat abrupt, and Zhou Xiulin looked over to the source of the sound.
Jiang Xiao quickly turned around, standing stiffly there, looking anxious, “President Zhou-“
Zhou Xiulin turned around and said to the people behind him, “Go and do what we discussed in the meeting just now.”
He closed the door and walked step by step towards his desk.
Jiang Xiao clenched her fists and explained, “I just met Assistant Jiang outside the door…”
Zhou Xiulin responded, “Looking at the photos?”
Jiang Xiao nodded awkwardly, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to look.”
“The photos are there, anyone who comes in will see them. Do you have anything to say?”
Jiang Xiao gritted her teeth and said, “Your whole family is very beautiful.”
He pulled a smile, “Thank you for the compliment.”
Jiang Xiao fell silent, not knowing what to say. Her nervousness, shyness, and guilt made her afraid to speak easily.
In fact, if you get to know her, you will find that she is a very cute girl.
Zhou Xiulin pursed his lips, “Jiang Xiao, let’s talk.” He paused for a while, “About that night.”
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So far so good!
I’m rereading the second time cause I love this story too much and it’s not completed yet..lol… And both MC are part of my all time fav characters collection.. They’re real and not scums…🥰 thank you for sharing and continuing this project😘😊
Almost completed. I’m glad you like it. I also love this one because their story is not too over the top. It’s about a husband and wife supporting each other.
Ahhh!!! Another one to add to my collection… huehuehue 🤭