Zong Jinghao had faith in Shen Peichuan because the latter had an excellent track record of being meticulous. He said, “Call me whenever you need me.”
Shen Peichuan replied, “I understand. Please excuse me.”
The next moment, Shen Peichuan’s phone rang as he stood up. He took out his phone and noticed that it was a call coming from Captain Song’s office. He didn’t answer the phone right away, glancing at Zong Jinghao first. “It’s Captain Song. I’ve to get going now because he might need me for something.”
Zong Jinghao nodded his understanding.
After Shen Peichuan left the office, Su Zhan turned around to look at Zong Jinghao. “Have you two finished your discussion?”
Why don’t I understand what on earth happened?
Nevertheless, Zong Jinghao ignored his friend’s question. He walked to his office desk slowly and glanced at Su Zhan. “So, are you not leaving?”
Should I leave without having any task to accomplish?
“Since my wife is at your house, where should I go? To your house?” Su Zhan approached the table and stared at the other man. “You have to tell me the truth.”
Meanwhile, Zong Jinghao began flipping through the document that Guan Jing had put on the desk. His assistant needed to get his signature. He didn’t look up as he said blandly, “What kind of truth?”
“How did you make Xinyan forgive you?” Su Zhan blinked his eyes when he asked sincerely. After all, he had already tried all sorts of methods in hopes of coaxing Qin Ya, yet the woman still didn’t want to forgive him.
It appeared that Qin Ya was firm; she didn’t want to accept his explanation.
Why is it so difficult for me to get my wife back? My god, it’s like an impossible mission!
Zong Jinghao shifted his gaze from the document toward Su Zhan and said, “Show your charm as a man.”
Su Zhan was rendered speechless.
What exactly is “the charm as a man”?
He moved closer to Zong Jinghao and begged, “Could you teach me how?”
“Your stupidity is beyond redemption,” Zong Jinghao ridiculed him without hesitation.
That made Su Zhan a little annoyed.
He straightened himself and sneered, “Do you think I really have no idea about it? You didn’t coax Xinyan successfully in one attempt either.”
When he finished speaking, Zong Jinghao shot him a cold-eyed stare and mocked, “In that case, why are you still asking me for help?”
Su Zhan was shocked to hear such a remark. After recollecting himself, he said gleefully, “Sorry, I was just impatient. Can you please help me? Please give me an idea.”
Zong Jinghao retorted coldly, “I don’t have time for that.”
Su Zhan was startled by his coldness.
“If you don’t help me, I’ll ask Xinyan for help.” He walked toward the door as soon as he finished speaking.
He wouldn’t actually ask for a favor from Lin Xinyan; he merely wanted to provoke Zong Jinghao.
I know Zong Jinghao very well. He definitely won’t let me create trouble for her because he cares about his wife the most.
Hence, he deliberately moved slowly when he turned the knob, waiting for Zong Jinghao’s response.
“Wait!”
As he expected, Zong Jinghao hurriedly stopped him before he left the office.
Su Zhan turned around cold-faced and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Zong Jinghao massaged his temples. He didn’t actually have experience in courting a woman. He used to force Lin Xinyan to be with him in the beginning, but she eventually accepted him as her boyfriend. It was a long process that couldn’t be explained in a few words.
He knew time was needed for a couple to build a relationship, and that was why he didn’t believe in love at first sight. Two people would surely be attracted to each other after realizing the strengths and weaknesses of each other.
As a matter of fact, Zong Jinghao saw right through Su Zhan’s mind. He simply didn’t voice his thoughts out.
That was because the man would always be wandering in the office as long as he couldn’t get Qin Ya back.
Besides, it would be troublesome if Qin Ya refused to give him a clear answer all the time.
“Tell me, what do you want me to do?”
Su Zhan guffawed and reentered the office. Then, he lay on Zong Jinghao’s desk, moving his body nearer to him.
Immediately, Zong Jinghao moved backward and warned, “Stay away from me.”
If you want to speak, go ahead. Why do you have to be this close to me?
Su Zhan grew a little annoyed. Humph! Who wants to be close to you? I don’t like men anyway.
“Ask a favor from your wife to invite Qin Ya to a place. Since there are too many people in your house, it isn’t convenient for me to talk to her there. I wish to meet her outside and talk to her,” Su Zhan said.
Zong Jinghao gazed at his friend but didn’t agree to it immediately because he was giving it some thought.
Will he drag Xinyan into this mess? If Su Zhan goes too far, Qin Ya might blame Xinyan for that. That definitely isn’t something I wish to see.
“Let me make a phone call and ask her.”
However, Su Zhan grasped the phone even before Zong Jinghao could dial the number. He asked nervously, “Will Qin Ya come out to see me if you spill the beans?”
“Don’t be overly anxious.” Zong Jinghao pulled his hand away and chided, “Will she ever come out if I don’t make the phone call?”
Su Zhan didn’t utter a word, only retracting his hands dejectedly.
Once he managed to get loose from Su Zhan’s grip, Zong Jinghao dialed Lin Xinyan’s number.
Before the woman picked up the phone, he reminded Su Zhan that he would never force Lin Xinyan to do anything if she refused to help.
After all, he couldn’t afford to offend his wife.
Su Zhan couldn’t help but purse his lips at that statement. Humph! He’s so willing to ditch his buddy for a woman.
Despite thinking that way, he dared not say it out loud, worrying that Zong Jinghao would be pissed off. The man may not help him after that.
Somewhere far from the office, Lin Xinyan was discussing the design of a Chinese-style wedding dress with Qin Ya. They had received an order from a customer who specifically requested to use mandarin ducks as the main theme for the embroidery.
Mandarin ducks were considered an auspicious symbol in a wedding. But still, they had to give it some thought to produce a design that suited the wedding while emphasizing the auspicious overtone.
Qin Ya thought about designing a two-piece dress with an outer jacket.
On the other hand, Lin Xinyan looked at different pictures of mandarin ducks. She would then select the most suitable picture to embroider on the wedding dress.
When her phone rang, she didn’t check the contact name, answering it right away. “Hello?”
“Can we have a word?”
It was Zong Jinghao’s voice that sounded. Why is he calling me when he has just left not long ago? After checking the caller ID, she confirmed that it was his number. She put the phone near her ear again and said, “Sure. Go ahead.”
Qin Ya was sitting near her, so she could hear Zong Jinghao’s voice coming from the phone. She leaned against Lin Xinyan and whispered, “Does your hubby want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you?”
Lin Xinyan was embarrassed and pushed her aside.
Qin Ya wanted to mess with her, so she hugged Lin Xinyan’s shoulder to listen to what Zong Jinghao had to say. Nevertheless, she was prepared to leave if their conversation was private and secret. The next moment, Zong Jinghao said, “Su Zhan is next to me.”
Given that Su Zhan was the subject of the conversation, Lin Xinyan didn’t have to avoid Qin Ya to answer the phone. She asked immediately, “What does he want since he’s next to you?”
“He hopes to see Qin Ya.”
She glanced at Qin Ya for a while and said over the phone, “So?”
“He wants to ask a favor from you to bring Qin Ya out. Do you think you’re up to it?” he asked for Lin Xinyan’s opinion.
Considering that they were good friends, he couldn’t mislead her to bring Qin Ya out with lies.
Meanwhile, Lin Xinyan couldn’t decide whether she would do it. Therefore, she turned around to gaze at Qin Ya, waiting for her response.
After a moment, Qin Ya finally nodded.
As such, Lin Xinyan answered her husband confidently, “That’s certainly possible.”
“How about going out for lunch today?” Zong Jinghao asked.
“Okay, you can choose the restaurant,” Lin Xinyan replied.
Once she got an affirmative answer, she hung up the phone and looked at Qin Ya again. “What’s your thought on this?”
Qin Ya pondered over it for a moment before she replied, “I will take the opportunity to clear things up with him.”
“Have you decided on what you want to do?” Lin Xinyan asked suspiciously.
She felt that the two still loved each other.
“His grandma really wishes to have grandchildren, but I can’t bear him any. Besides, you’re also aware of the fact that he really likes kids. Even if we stay together now, we will have conflicts in the future because of this matter. If that’s the case, why don’t we end it earlier on?” Qin Ya sounded determined.
“Can’t you see that Su Zhan actually loves you a lot? Otherwise, he wouldn’t have courted and waited for you patiently even after you distanced yourself from him many times. In fact, he never gives up, and it shows how certain he is that he loves you. Why don’t you talk to him openly and decide only after you hear it directly from him?”
Nevertheless, Qin Ya shook her head and stated, “I can’t accept it. I don’t like who I am now, and I can’t accept a defective marriage.”
Everyone would have a different opinion on this matter. But to Qin Ya, two people, who were in love, wouldn’t be complete without a child.
She believed that a child was the greatest symbol of love between a man and a woman.
What will we have? Nothing at all.
“In that case, are you planning to stay single forever?” Lin Xinyan asked worriedly.
Qin Ya shook her head and replied, “No, of course, I won’t stay single forever.” She then flashed a smile toward Lin Xinyan and continued, “Didn’t Uncle call you and say that he will come over here later?”
Lin Xinyan nodded and said, “Yeah, he did. He’s boarding the plane at 10 at night.”
Wait a minute, what does that have to do with Shao Yun?
