Jing Xiao frowned slightly, the surprise in his eyes flashed, and he asked indifferently: "Why do you ask this so suddenly?"
"Nothing, just asking." She smiled lightly and talked to herself while eating potato chips, "Anyway, I have a younger brother. He is only ten years old this year, and I still have a good relationship."
Hearing this, Jing Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at her for a long time. Then he opened his thin lips and said lightly, "My mother only gave birth to me."
His tone was calm, as if he was just stating an ordinary fact.
Tang Muzhi was stunned for a moment, and opened his eyes in a dull manner. After a long while, he found his voice, "By the way, Yuzi just called and said, what is the name of the son of the richest man in Haicheng... Mr. Jing's? It’s her thirtieth birthday, and a lot of people were invited, and even she was forced to go by her father. It seems that you and him are quite destined, and they both celebrate their thirtieth birthdays on New Year’s Day.”
Hearing this, Jing Xiao's expression changed instantly. His fingers unconsciously tapped his knees, and his thin lips pursed tightly. Although his face looked calm and calm, there were huge waves rolling in his heart.
He, the client, didn't know about this matter.
"Oh." He said coldly, then stood up and walked out, "I remembered that I have something to be busy with, so I went out."
"Okay." Tang Mu Zhi responded without asking any more questions. He just warned, "Be careful on the road."
He responded and then went out.
After going downstairs, Shi Qian was a little confused when he saw him, and asked, "Master Jing, didn't you say you wouldn't go to the company this morning?"
After Jing Xiao got in the car, he glanced at him coldly, and his deep magnetic voice sounded particularly sinister at this moment, "Master Jing is going to hold a 30th birthday party and has invited many people. Why don't I do this?" Know?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Qian was stunned and immediately explained: "Master Jing, I haven't heard about this matter either. I'll have someone go check it out right away."
"If there's anything to investigate, it's that person's idea." After that, he closed his eyes and leaned on the seat. He opened his eyes after a while, his eyes were far-reaching and blurred, and he said quietly, "Go to the company."
Shi Qian responded respectfully, then started the car and left.
On the way, after he calmed down, he called his grandma and asked about it.
After getting the affirmative answer, the fire in my heart started to rise.
"Remember to bring Zhizhi with you when the time comes." Madam Jing warned on the other end of the phone.
"Grandma, didn't we agree? I want to hide my identity from her for the time being." Jing Xiao frowned and refused, then paused and said, "Grandma, you can't fool me into regretting it after getting the certificate with her. Right? She is the granddaughter of your best friend, but I am your grandson, so you can’t do this to me."
Three months ago, Mrs. Jing returned to Tanzhou for the funeral of her best friend. However, when she arrived, Grandma Tang had already been buried, and the funeral was organized by Tang Muzhi alone.
At that time, she was filled with grief and originally thought of raising Tang Mu Zhi as her granddaughter, but then she remembered what her best friend often said in the past.
Tang Muzhi was delicate and sensitive, strong and independent, and she definitely didn't want to be treated with special care because of her grandmother's affection. Therefore, she thought of a way to let Jing Xiao marry her, although there was no relationship between them. She was a few years behind, but she knew her grandson was not a bad person, so this series of things happened.
"What did you say, kid?" Mrs. Jing's tone was rather displeased, and after sighing, she added, "But you promised before that you would take her home to show your grandpa. "
"But I said before, even if I take her to see you, it will be outside and she won't go home." Jing Xiao's tone became helpless. He took a deep breath and brought the topic back to the birthday party. "By the way, tell that person that I won't go to this birthday dinner."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jing became a little anxious and her tone became serious, "Your grandpa agreed to this birthday party. If you don't come, wouldn't it be a slap on your grandpa, your dad, and us?" The Jing family’s face?”
"Grandma, I don't want to hold a birthday party. Even if he convinced grandpa, he did it behind my back. How it ends now is his business." Jing Xiao's tone became excited, and he said to This one is not just disgust, but resistance.
At first, when Mr. Jing was in poor health, Jing's father took over the family business. Later, he came to Haicheng for development. He left Jing Xiao in his hometown in Tanzhou and lived with his grandparents. He never showed any concern for him for many years. .
Later, Jing's father did indeed become the richest man in Haicheng. He brought Mr. Jing and Mrs. Jing to Haicheng. Jing Xiao was worried and followed him, but there was not much affection between father and son anymore.
Three years ago, Jing's father asked Jing Xiao to go back to the company and take over the family business. After he refused, he moved out of the Jing family and prepared to start his own business. However, Jing's father was furious at the time and suppressed him from many aspects, trying to force him to do so. When I went back, I never thought that I would push my son further and further away.
In fact, Jing Xiao knew in his heart that if it weren't for his grandfather, he might have been kicked out of the Jing family long ago. How could he still be trained as the future head of the Jing family.
After all, according to his father's wishes, he could definitely train the son he had with that woman to take over, but there was nothing he could do if Mr. Jing was still alive.
Mrs. Jing knew that the relationship between their father and son had not eased yet, so she persuaded her with sincere words: "Axiao, you know your grandfather's temper yourself. If you hadn't been there, I can guarantee that the whole Haicheng would be shocked before the dinner was over. It’s your news, and when the time comes, you won’t be able to hide it from Zhizhi.”
Seeing that she moved her grandfather out and threatened Tang Muzhi, Jing Xiao frowned and held the phone a little harder. He pursed his lips and spoke after a while, "I can be there, but she can't will come."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jing sighed, but this was what she expected, so she said: "It's okay, let's make an appointment to have a meal together after your birthday. No matter what, you will I want to introduce her to my family.”
"Let's talk about it then." He replied coldly, obviously not wanting to continue this topic.
"Well, on New Year's Day, you will be there on time. As for Zhizhi, you still have to explain it to her."
After Mrs. Jing finished speaking, she hung up the phone.
Jing Xiao stared at the phone screen in his hand for a long time before throwing it away.
He turned his head and stared out the window, his handsome features tense, as if there was a black mist surrounding him.
After a long time, he reached out and pinched the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes, and murmured tiredly: "He still has to clean up the mess he caused."
Shi Qian, who was driving in front, naturally knew who he was talking about, but he did not dare to make any suggestions and could only continue driving honestly.
In the next two days, Jing Xiao kept thinking about what kind of reasons he would need to make Tang Mu Zhi not suspicious.
If he said that he had something to do on New Year's Day, so he couldn't celebrate his birthday or take her home, this excuse would be a bit too pale, so he had to think about it carefully.
On New Year's Day, the whole city of Haicheng was extremely lively.
In addition to today being a holiday, it was also because the son of the richest man in Haicheng was about to celebrate his thirtieth birthday.
Tang Muzhi got up early in the morning because she had something serious to do today.
Previously, she had taken on the job of setting up a stage for New Year's Day in a shopping mall. She had to go over there early and keep an eye on it, so nothing could happen. If she denied it, she wouldn't be able to get the final payment.
When Jing Xiao came out of the bedroom, she had already packed up and was ready to go out.
"Today I……"
"I'm a little busy today, but I remember my appointment with you tonight. I'll try to finish it before six o'clock." She said in a hurry as she changed her shoes at the door, grabbing his words.
Jing Xiao raised his eyebrows a little higher, hesitated, and said, "I have something to do today. I have to meet a client tonight. I'm afraid I won't be able to take you home for dinner. I'm sorry. We can find another time later."
After hearing what he said, Tang Muzhi was stunned for a moment at the door. Then, a smile appeared on his lips and he nodded gently, "Okay, no problem."
After saying this, she opened the door and walked out. When she closed the door, she suddenly stopped, smiled at him, and asked, "Mr. Jing, will you be back tonight?"
"Yes." Jing Xiao replied without hesitation, and then added, "But I might come back later."
"Okay." She blinked her clear and bright eyes, revealing a slight dimple, "Mr. Jing, happy birthday, I wish you all the best today."
Jing Xiao's throat rolled, but the expression on his face was quite calm. He pondered for a moment, and finally uttered only two words, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, I'm leaving first." She smiled and closed the door after that.
"Be careful on the road." His warning voice sounded together with the sound of the door closing, and she didn't know if she heard it.
Jing Xiao stood there stunned for a few seconds, then walked to the balcony, stared at the hurried figure downstairs, and narrowed his deep eyes.
Suddenly, his phone vibrated and he glanced down. It was Shi Qian calling.
"Hello."
"Master Jing, the young lady has gone out." He reported respectfully, and then asked, "Do you want to send someone to follow?"
"Let someone follow her. Also, take photos of what she did today and send them to me." Jing Xiao ordered in an indifferent tone.
"Understood." He responded respectfully.
Ten o'clock in the morning, Runxin Mall.
When Tang Muzhi arrived, Yu Youxi was already waiting for her.
"Aren't you busy attending the dinner party tonight? Why are you coming here?" she asked, preparing to check the arrangements for today's activities.
Upon hearing this, Yu Youxi couldn't help complaining, "Don't come here early in the morning to spoil my fun. If I hadn't been forced by my father, I wouldn't have gone."
"Okay, okay, I said the wrong thing." Tang Muzhi blinked at her, "Miss Yu, you were born in Rome, just be content."
