Chapter 549: Chapter 549

[Chen Jiayan: You said it yourself that you’d be my dining companion.]

[Xie Baola: Said it perfectly!]

[Xie Baola: But you didn’t refuse, so I took it as you agreed.]

[Chen Jiayan: I’m still busy right now.]

It really was like talking to a brick wall.

Xie Baola huffed in displeasure, then put away her phone.

She really didn’t want to eat alone.

So she called some other friends to join her.

She actually was quite sociable, so she was never short of friends.

Xie Baola posted another status update.

The photos were all of her friends.

When Chen Jiayan saw it, he stayed silent and put away his phone as if nothing had happened.

She was never short of friends.

Even without him, she could still find plenty of people to dine with.

She was just that lovable.

Like a little sun, gleaming brightly and illuminating those around her.

He didn’t understand why Xie Baola would be interested in him.

His once dark life would be scorched by her radiance.

And all he wanted to do was keep his darkness to himself.

Xie Baola returned to Begonia Joy Mansion very late.

After finishing the meal with her friends, they went somewhere else to continue having fun.

By the time she got home, it was already midnight.

Xie Baola’s vision was blurry.

She opened her phone screen, looking foggily at the WeChat interface, wanting to message someone.

Without sending the message, she scrolled down in her contacts, found Chen Jiayan’s number.

She clicked the green button, dialing the call.

But after just one ring, Xie Baola hung up.

Resting her arm on her forehead, she noted the time—it was late, and he was probably asleep.

It wouldn’t be nice to disturb someone’s sleep.

Chen Jiayan wasn’t asleep. Seeing that Xie Baola was calling this late, he was curious about why, and was about to answer when the call ended.

Just a single call had made him restless.

He tossed and turned, staring at his phone screen for a long while, eventually deciding not to call Xie Baola back.

In the same city, but different places.

Xie Baola, having drunk too much, fell asleep quickly.

Chen Jiayan suffered from insomnia until 3 am, eventually busying himself with work to distract himself.

Xie Baola woke up when she naturally felt like it.

She got up, washed up, and tidied herself.

At home, Xie Baola dressed comfortably and lazily, her hair tied back with a headband, and she sat down in front of the computer again.

Before writing the script, she replied to messages from WeChat friends.

She scrolled to Chen Jiayan’s chat.

Their chat history was still at the point they had talked about having late-night snacks.

Xie Baola let out a tsk.

If she didn’t take the initiative to reach out to Chen Jiayan, their connection would probably completely end.

[Xie Baola: Good morning.]

A wake-up greeting isn’t wrong.

[Chen Jiayan: It’s almost noon.]

Although Chen Jiayan wouldn’t initiate contact with Xie Baola,

He would respond to her messages.

Whether out of politeness or something else, at least he responded.

Xie Baola would then continue to take the initiative.

[Xie Baola: I just woke up.]

[Chen Jiayan: You played too late last night.]

Seeing this message, Xie Baola’s eyes narrowed slightly.

She sent him a voice message directly, "You knew I went out last night?"

[Chen Jiayan: You posted on your Circle of Friends last night.]

Xie Baola’s tone became prideful, "I didn’t expect you were paying attention to my Circle of Friends."

To that, Chen Jiayan did not reply.

[Xie Baola: Dining companion, shall we have dinner together tonight?]

Chen Jiayan’s message came quickly: [I have plans tonight.]

Chen Jiayan got busy and then went away for a business trip.

Knowing he was on a business trip, Xie Baola didn’t contact him.

For half a month, she stayed at home writing scripts, seldom asking other friends out.

Chen Jiayan was busy after he returned from his trip.

Therefore, they didn’t see each other for an entire month.

When they met again, it was at a bungee-jumping event organized by Da Pao.

The bungee jumping was in Aocheng.

They flew from Hai City.

Da Pao bought everyone’s plane tickets together.

Cleverly, Da Pao arranged for Xie Baola and Chen Jiayan to sit together.

They were in first class.

Chen Jiayan wasn’t surprised to see Xie Baola.

Xie Baola settled down and looked at him, saying in a nonchalant tone, "President Chen, busy for a while then starts taking holiday again?"

Chen Jiayan nodded, "Long time no see."

Xie Baola gave a half-smile, "You realize ’long’ too? I thought you had no sense of time."

Chen Jiayan said indifferently, "Work’s been busy, so I forget about time." Thɪs chapter is updated by NovᴇlFɪre.nᴇt

Who really wants to hear that kind of excuse?

Xie Baola pulled down her eye mask, planning to catch up on some sleep.

She had gone to bed late last night and terrifyingly, couldn’t sleep again.

The journey to Aocheng wasn’t long.

They were served a meal on the plane.

Xie Baola went to the restroom midway, and when she returned, she ate some fruits and a drink.

Seeing that Chen Jiayan was still on his phone, she glanced over slightly, "Still busy with work even when coming out to play?"

Chen Jiayan looked up from his phone, "Just sorting out some matters."

"A real workaholic, President Chen," she remarked.

Chen Jiayan remained noncommittal.

Xie Baola asked, "How long until we reach Aocheng?"

As his words ended, the plane’s broadcast announced that they were preparing to land.

Xie Baola secured her eye mask again, continued to rest.

Only when the plane landed at Aocheng Airport did Xie Baola leisurely pack her things and get up.

The group left through the VIP passage and took a taxi to the hotel.

For convenience, Da Pao not only bought the plane tickets for everyone, he also booked hotel rooms.

As usual, they collected their room cards at the front desk.

It was now the afternoon.

Their bungee jumping event was tomorrow.

"Let’s check out the casino, are you guys coming?" Da Pao asked Xie Baola and Chen Jiayan.

Gambling was permissible in this city.

Da Pao’s group, always up for fun, couldn’t come to Aocheng and not take advantage.

Xie Baola lacked enthusiasm, "I’m not going."

Chen Jiayan also said he wasn’t going.

He wasn’t interested in gambling.

He was only keen on making money.

Earning lots and lots of money would give him a sense of security.

"Okay, then you two do as you wish," Da Pao said.

Da Pao and the rest left.

Xie Baola shook her room card in her hand, "Let’s go."

The two entered the elevator.

Xie Baola pressed the floor button.

Xie Baola glanced at him, asking, "Which floor are you on?"

Chen Jiayan also glanced at her, "The same floor as you."

Xie Baola laughed, her eyes alive with amusement, "What a coincidence."

Whether by coincidence or design, their rooms were right next to each other.

"Are you busy this afternoon?" Xie Baola asked while unlocking her door, her hand resting on the doorknob without pushing it open.

Chen Jiayan shook his head, "No."

"I’m planning to go shopping downstairs, could you accompany me?"

Before Chen Jiayan could refuse, Xie Baola added, "I’m unfamiliar with this place, and since you’re free, we might as well go together, dining companion."

Chen Jiayan answered with a hum.

Xie Baola’s smile slowly widened.

"I’ll just put away my luggage."

Xie Baola entered and, after only a few minutes of placing her luggage, came back out.