The smile on Zhou Xiaojing's face suddenly solidified.
She struggled to reach out and tried to pull Ji Yanli's sleeve, but Ji Yanli raised her hand intentionally or unintentionally and gently avoided it.
Zhou Xiaojing looked at the Ji Yanli infatuatedly, a trace of disappointment and pain flashed in his eyes.
This complex emotion was noticed by Ji Yanli, but for some reason, the first thing that came to Ji Yanli's mind was the look in Shen Nian's eyes when he decided to divorce.
Those were a pair of very clear and translucent eyes, so clear that one could clearly see the tenacity and heartbreak in her eyes.
At that time, Ji Yanli was so preoccupied with Shen Nian's anger at filing for divorce that he actually ignored the strong emotions in his eyes.
The quarterly banquet ceremony felt like a sudden tug on the heart.
The emotions that swept over him in an instant almost made him breathless.
However, after a moment, he came back to his senses, suppressed the emotions that surged in his heart, and looked at Zhou Xiaojing calmly.
"Xiao Jing, stop fooling around."
Zhou Xiaojing's beautiful eyes suddenly filled with mist.
"Brother Yanli, do you think I'm joking?"
Mother Zhou beside her couldn't help but take the opportunity to interject.
"Mr. Ji, to be honest, who can act so recklessly that they commit suicide? My daughter cut her wrists alone at home and bled a bathtub full of blood. She still has scars on her hands."
With that said, he pulled Zhou Xiaojing's wrist and showed it to Ji Yanli.
Ji Yanli took a glance and saw a shocking scar on Zhou Xiaojing's snow-white and slender wrist.
The scar had just scabbed over, and was a shocking purple-red color. It looked extremely deep, almost reaching the bone.
His pupils shrank slightly.
I originally wanted to refuse, but suddenly I couldn't say it.
When Zhou's mother was young, she was as good as Zhou Xiaojing. Now she is an old lady, her eyes are more sinister than when she was young. She immediately saw Ji Yanli's hesitation and hurriedly complained in tears.
"My daughter would have really died if she had found out a little later. She just rescued her and made a fuss to see you."
"Mr. Ji, seeing is not necessarily believing. You see that my daughter is fine now, but that doesn't mean that she didn't escape from the gate of hell this morning."
Zhou Xiaojing understood and weakly tugged on Zhou Mu's sleeve.
A fragile but strong smile like a small white flower appeared on the corners of her bloodless lips, and she whispered softly.
"Mom, it's okay. Don't bother brother Yanli anymore. I won't... commit suicide again."
She glanced at Ji Yanli and said softly.
"Brother Yanli, I'm very happy that you can come to see me. My dad's matter...maybe it's both luck and fate."
The banquet ceremony felt indescribably weird.
However, seeing her like this, he still couldn't bear it and offered words of comfort.
"Xiao Jing, don't think too much. Since Shen Lu has agreed to take over this case, trust her. Just relax and take good care of yourself."
Zhou Xiaojing's eyes flickered.
Seeing what Ji Yanli said, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but she quickly lowered her eyes to cover up the joy.
She begged softly.
"Brother Yanli, but I'm just worried...can you help me hurry up?"
The quarterly banquet was hesitant.
Zhou Xiaojing said quickly.
"Just remind me, no matter how powerful Lawyer Shen is, in the final analysis, he is just a lawyer."
"If she doesn't agree, brother Yanli, just use your own methods to make her agree, okay?"
For some reason, the banquet ceremony felt that these words were very harsh.
This time, he stood there and was silent for a long time before speaking.
"This is the last time in this matter."
He is tired.
Tired.
The banquet ceremony no longer wants to get too entangled in this matter.
It was also because of this incident that Shen Nian made trouble to divorce him.
He never scolded Zhou Xiaojing for this, but Zhou Xiaojing repeatedly made fuss and messed with himself about this matter.
Anyone else would be tired. He is not a robot or a saint.
The friendship between him and Zhou Xiaojing, who grew up together, will also fade away.
If... Zhou Xiaojing does this again.
Ji Yanli turned around and walked out of the ward.
This time, he didn't even bother to be polite to the mother and daughter. He turned around and left without looking back.
Zhou Xiaojing stared blankly at Ji Yanli's back, a little lost in thought.
I don't know why, although Ji Yanli agreed to her, she felt no joy in her heart.
What lingered in her heart at this moment was a touch of loss and melancholy, which also seemed to be empty in her heart.
It was obvious that the other party had indulged her again, but she seemed to feel that...brother Yanli was getting farther and farther away from her...
"Xiao Jing, what's wrong with you?"
Mother Zhou on the side noticed something was wrong and asked aloud.
Zhou Xiaojing suppressed the disappointment on his face, smiled at Zhou's mother and shook his head.
"It's nothing, Mom."
Mother Zhou smiled.
"Xiao Jing, you are becoming more and more like your mother back then. This is how your mother used to be with your father."
Zhou Xiaojing was still in a daze and did not answer immediately.
Mother Zhou rubbed her head and smiled lovingly and tenderly.
"Mom was young back then, so I know what you are thinking. Don't worry, men are all like this. If he is dissatisfied now, it doesn't mean he won't fall in love in the future. As for us women, all we have to do is pull you between us. Just keep that thread in between and let it continue.”
"Although mom doesn't agree with you cutting your wrists and threatening death, you did a good job just now."
Mother Zhou's face, stained by the vicissitudes of time, flashed a meaningful look.
"Men, your mother knows best what kind of virtues they are. Those who like to act coquettishly are worthy of pain. Even if you like a boring woman at first, you will never be able to compete with the naturally charming one in the end."
After Zhou's mother's persuasion, Zhou Xiaojing finally smiled. She nodded obediently and stopped worrying.
Mother Zhou patted her shoulder.
"My good daughter, keep it up like this, Ji Yanli, he will be yours sooner or later."
The hesitation in Zhou Xiaojing's eyes finally disappeared under Zhou's mother's persuasion, and was replaced by an instant burst of ambition, which seemed to be very inconsistent with her pure facial features.
"Okay, Mom, I understand. I will keep your words in my heart."
After leaving the hospital, Ji Yanli did not go home directly. He was smoking in the car.
The cold lines on his face were obscured by the smoke, and he was obviously not in a good mood.
It went on like this for who knows how long. The cigarette burned out in his fingers. He suddenly remembered something. He dialed his assistant's phone number, gave a few instructions, and then carefully pressed a number.
A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone. It was Ji Yanli's familiar gentle voice, but the other party's tone was full of vigilance and coldness.
"Mr. Ji, what's the matter?"
