Chapter 354: Chapter 354
"If your colleagues saw this side of you, they would probably be shocked."
Li Jing withdrew his gaze from her alluring figure and invited her to sit down.
"This side of me only comes out in front of Brother Li, no one else gets to see it."
Zhang Ling smiled softly, displayed her figure, then put her jacket back on, and gently draped a blanket over her lap.
Having allowed Li Jing to admire her meticulously arranged appearance, Zhang Ling decided not to expose her body to anyone else and deliberately covered it.
Seeing this, Li Jing slightly raised his eyebrows, and a phrase came to his mind.
Afraid that Joyful Goat can’t see, but also afraid Happy Goat has seen.
Li Jing felt Zhang Ling’s behavior was a perfect interpretation of this saying.
However, unlike the blind and straightforward Joyful Goat, Li Jing was very satisfied with Zhang Ling’s outfit prepared especially for him.
"Brother Li, what brings you to see me today?"
During the day in the office, Li Jing only asked Zhang Ling if she knew Tian Ding Real Estate’s Feng Peng,
and upon learning that Zhang Ling was somewhat familiar with him, Li Jing arranged to meet Zhang Ling for dinner to discuss further.
"It’s nothing much, actually. It’s about Feng Peng."
After the server delivered the dishes, Li Jing smiled faintly.
"President Feng from Celestial Cauldron?"
Zhang Ling frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Brother Li, do you want to collaborate with President Feng or compete with his company?"
"Neither collaboration nor competition."
Hearing this, Zhang Ling became even more puzzled, "Then you want to..."
"Depends on the information you provide, for me to make a decision."
Li Jing picked up his chopsticks and said with a smile, "No rush, let’s talk while we eat."
Zhang Ling, seeing this, refrained from further inquiry, gently picked some food from the two dishes in front of her, thought for a moment, then began, "Previously, President Feng and our company worked together, and I attended their drinking sessions."
Li Jing’s eyebrows twitched slightly, as if he recalled something, and asked, "You’re so beautiful, he must have been interested in you?"
"No, definitely not!"
Startled by the suggestion, Zhang Ling hurried to explain, "I’m your person, and I would never let other men touch me..."
Given Zhang Ling often visited the residential area where Li Jing lived, she was familiar with his lifestyle and knew of his strong possessiveness over women, hence she kept her distance from other men, fearful of provoking Li Jing’s displeasure.
Of course, the main reason she acted this way was to maintain her relationship with Li Jing.
As a woman striving in Tianhai without a support system, she found advancement nearly impossible.
By coincidence and at the other’s request, Zhang Ling gave herself to him the first time. Discover more novels at novel-fire.net
In the course of their intimate relationship, as Zhang Ling gradually came to understand his formidable influence, she naturally developed an ambition to attach herself to him.
In Zhang Ling’s mind, having chosen to rely on him, she must provide value and absolutely avoid crossing any boundaries.
Based on all the information she had, Zhang Ling deduced that Li Jing’s women absolutely could not be touched by other men—this was her analysis.
Observing her reaction, Li Jing displayed some surprise, then shook his head, "You’ve probably seen my other women in the neighborhood; you don’t need to remain pure for me, and I can’t offer you any future."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ling’s expression shifted slightly, but she resolutely replied, "I understand, but I also want Brother Li to know that this is my stance."
Seeing her determined demeanor, Li Jing paused momentarily, surprised at her awareness.
He surmised Zhang Ling’s motivation and was not opposed to it, since she was a wise woman.
He enjoyed engaging with insightful women because they didn’t make unreasonable demands and understood their value.
Indeed, through recent encounters, he’d noticed Zhang Ling had a strong career drive, reminiscent of Wei Jia in some aspects.
However, while Wei Jia had already become a successful businesswoman, Zhang Ling was still diligently striving in her own career path.
Contemplating this, Li Jing shook his head with a small smile, "Having a beautiful woman like you stay faithful to me—it’s something to be happy about. Here’s a toast to you."
Seeing Li Jing approve of her actions, Zhang Ling felt a small joy inside, immediately raising her glass to drink.
Subsequently, the two chatted and ate, soon diving into the main topic.
"You mentioned Feng Peng enjoys gambling, both cards and money, and frequently loses more than he wins?"
"Yes, that’s something I’ve heard from several people, so it’s definitely true."
Zhang Ling nodded with confidence, her chestnut waves gently shaking, subtly drawing Li Jing’s eyes to her snowy white neckline:
"Not only does he gamble, but he also took out a loan—practically all earnings from projects are thrown onto the gambling table. I even heard our boss lent him money."
Upon hearing this word, Li Jing’s eyebrows rose again, and the image of a short, middle-aged man came to mind.
That guy seemed to specialize in offering loans to gamblers around Tianhai; perhaps he’s aware of Feng Peng’s loan...
Thinking about this, Li Jing formed a plan, then smiled at Zhang Ling, nodding with satisfaction, "The information you’ve provided is quite good. Now, I can finally answer your previous question."
Then the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, "As for Feng Peng of the Celestial Cauldron Group, I’m neither collaborating nor competing with him, but rather extending a last hand to help an entrepreneur lost on the wrong path."
Zhang Ling did not fully understand, but seeing that Li Jing was not inclined to elaborate further, she wisely did not pursue it.
She glanced down at the nearly consumed dishes on the table and said, "Brother Li, where to next now that we’ve finished?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jing looked at Zhang Ling’s outfit, meticulously prepared for him, with a half-smile and asked back, "Where would you like to go?"
Zhang Ling blushed slightly, "I’m fine with anything."
"Do you like looking at the sea?" Li Jing suddenly asked.
Zhang Ling was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "I do like it, but though I’ve been in Tianhai for years, I’ve never been able to really look at the sea—always working or traveling for work."
"Perfect, then tonight I’ll take you to see the sea at Tianhai under the lights."
Zhang Ling stood on the deck of a luxury yacht, leaning against the railings, the hem of her dress fluttering gently in the sea breeze as she gazed in delight at the sea before her.
The shimmering sea surface glittered with silvery brilliance under the moonlight, and the distant night view of Tianhai was so beautiful she couldn’t take her eyes off it.
Her eyes glowed with excitement and wonder as she said in amazement, "Brother Li, is this your yacht?"
Li Jing leisurely stood beside Zhang Ling, smiling as he leaned against the rail, "Since you expressed your stance to me today, I must make you happy, right?"
"Happy, I really am happy. This scene is exactly like in my dreams—I always imagined once I was wealthy, I’d stand on a yacht admiring the sea view and the city skyline."
Zhang Ling turned around, her eyes sparkling with joy and excitement, like a little girl receiving her cherished gift, sharing her delight.
Seeing the different side of Zhang Ling before him, Li Jing couldn’t help but smile, lifting his glass of red wine and gently swirling it, the dark red liquid rippling in the glass, "Come, let’s toast."
Zhang Ling immediately picked up her own glass, clinking it crisply against Li Jing’s, the clear rim reflecting her satisfied and joyful smile, at that moment, her world seemed brimming with the splendor of the night view and the man before her.
Soon after, on the yacht’s deck, facing the mesmerizing Tianhai night view, Zhang Ling leaned over the railing, her upper body white as the waves rising and falling, face flushed, breath heated, savoring the intense pleasure and impacts from behind.
On the yacht, the night was deep, filled only with the rich scent of hormones mixing and interweaving with the amorous ambiance, inseparable and intertwined.