So It Turns Out You’re a Fox Spirit (GL) - Chapter 12
Gu Jiejun couldn’t help but interrupt when he saw the two of them making such an intimate gesture again, “Xiao Jin, time is almost up, let’s go in!” Saying that, he stepped forward and pretended to unintentionally push Le Xiaoyao away. Although it was very, very light, how could Le Xiaoyao not understand his dirty tricks? Even a blind person could tell that this guy was aggressively pursuing Fu Jin…
Le Xiaoyao’s inner thought: You too, really. If he’s not your boyfriend, keep your distance, do you understand, distance?
Fu Jin had taken off her down jacket, leaving her shoulders and arms exposed. Now, having transitioned from late autumn to early winter, such a “style” was truly chilling! Gu Jiejun raised one arm slightly, gesturing for her to link hers with his. Fu Jin stood there, torn between two difficult choices. It wasn’t appropriate to take Le Xiaoyao in, nor was it appropriate to leave her alone to wait outside…
“I’m not going.”
“How can you do that!” Le Xiaoyao and Gu Jiejun said almost simultaneously, in perfect sync. It seemed their tacit understanding tonight was one hundred percent!
“Eric, you know I don’t like attending these events.”
Gu Jiejun was anxious. He had spent so much effort before to persuade Fu Jin to be his female companion. What man doesn’t have vanity? He was just waiting for the moment Fu Jin linked her arm with his, to win the envious glances of all the male compatriots in the room~ Therefore, he couldn’t let her leave, even if it meant pestering her relentlessly!
“Xiao Jin, didn’t you already agree before? Besides, you haven’t seen Uncle Yang in a long time. Uncle Yang also wants to chat with you and ask about Yu Nuo’s situation~ Don’t be like this, it’ll make it hard for me to explain to Uncle Yang…”
Fu Jin’s expression became unnatural when she heard Gu Jiejun bring up Yang Yu Nuo. Fu Jin, Yang Yu Nuo, and Gu Jiejun were good friends who got close while studying abroad in the UK. When Fu Jin returned to China this time, Yang Yu Nuo had specifically emphasized that Fu Jin should go visit her father, who worked himself ragged for money. Therefore, Fu Jin had agreed to be Gu Jiejun’s female companion.
“Uncle Yang can be visited next time, and Yu Nuo’s matter is not urgent.” Fu Jin subconsciously glanced at Le Xiaoyao, who was standing silently on the side. Le Xiaoyao had no idea what they were talking about, but she still stood there with a thick skin, showing no intention of leaving.
“Since we’re here, let’s just go in!” Le Xiaoyao’s hands were still tucked into her coat pockets. After speaking, she shrugged her shoulders, burying half her face in the scarf, and thought to herself, if you don’t go in, then I can’t go in either…
Gu Jiejun couldn’t believe Le Xiaoyao was actually helping him speak, and he also urged her on non-stop. His slightly raised arm was stiff, but he didn’t see Fu Jin’s hand link up. He simply took the liberty of directly grabbing Fu Jin’s hand and placing it on his arm…
“Eric…”
Seeing how fast Gu Jiejun’s ‘wandering hand’ was, Le Xiaoyao wasn’t to be outdone. She quickly took a step forward, directly hooked her arm through Fu Jin’s, and said, “Take me with you.”
“Ah?” Fu Jin was almost being carried away, one on her left and one on her right…
Please imagine for yourself the posture in which these three walked the red carpet: Fu Jin linked with Gu Jiejun, and Le Xiaoyao linked with Fu Jin. Gu Jiejun’s heart was weeping, his face was almost distorted, looking half-crying, half-smiling. As a decent young talent, he truly couldn’t afford to be this embarrassed! Looking at Fu Jin again, the high and cold goddess was indeed different; she was calm and composed. Even if a thousand alpacas were stampeding in her heart, her expression remained calm. As for Le Xiaoyao, that thick-skinned person, there was no need to mention her. Head held high, full of self-confidence, she did have some aura. So what if she didn’t have a gown? I have a good base, even wearing a military coat, I can walk with international flair!
Huang Chenchen was squeezed in the crowd, almost flattened into a piece of paper. Through the gaps, she caught sight of Le Xiaoyao walking down the red carpet with a radiant face, wearing a coat and a scarf, and next to her was a beautiful woman, who was then next to a handsome man. What was going on? City people really know how to play…
Finally, they managed to walk the less than fifty-meter long red carpet. Once inside, Fu Jin eagerly moved her hand away from Gu Jiejun’s arm. Le Xiaoyao still kept her arm linked with Fu Jin’s, and she looked at Gu Jiejun smugly, I just want to make you jealous, so what?
Fu Jin pulled Le Xiaoyao aside and quietly questioned her, “What are you doing inside?”
“I came in to look for someone, yes, to look for someone.” Le Xiaoyao’s eyes scanned around. Fu Jin could tell from her demeanor that she definitely hadn’t been invited, and her attire was indeed a bit out of place here. “Is your outfit appropriate?”
“Even if it’s not appropriate, no one will tell me to my face, it’s fine!”
Fu Jin: “…”
“Uncle Yang, long time no see.”
Le Xiaoyao followed Gu Jiejun’s voice and saw a slightly overweight man with slightly graying temples walk over. He was probably in his sixties, and his smile was very kind, “Xiao Gu… haven’t seen you in a few years, you’ve become even more spirited! Haha… not bad, not bad…”
Yang Qigang! The ‘Uncle Yang’ Fu Jin mentioned was actually Yang Qigang, the famous chairman of Donghai Group! Le Xiaoyao couldn’t believe it. Heaven was actually so kind to her, not only letting her walk the red carpet in style but also directly sending such a heavyweight figure right in front of her—no, no, don’t thank the heavens, she should thank Fu Jin instead! Fu Jin, you are the noble person in my life!
Gu Jiejun pulled Fu Jin over, “Xiao Jin just returned to China and also came to see you! This is what Xiao Jin and I specially selected for you. We hope Uncle Yang likes it…” The waiter took the gift from Gu Jiejun.
“Uncle Yang, long time no see. Yu Nuo also always tells me she misses you!”
Yang Qigang was first stunned when he saw Fu Jin, not recognizing her immediately, but then he beamed with joy and held her hand, “Xiao Jin is back too! Don’t try to say good things for that little brat. If she missed me, how could she not come back for three years?”
Fu Jin smiled faintly, “Yu Nuo truly misses you. She’s worried you work too hard and wants you to take care of your health.”
Although these few people were catching up, Le Xiaoyao really shouldn’t interrupt. But she deeply understood the principle of ‘no time like the present.’ With a thick skin, she created an opportunity and boldly stepped forward…
“Chairman Yang, hello~” Le Xiaoyao took a step forward.
The atmosphere was a little awkward. Finally, Fu Jin supported her back and pushed her in front of Yang Qigang, smiling, “This is my friend, Le Xiaoyao.”
“Hello.” Yang Qigang’s expression was reasonably amiable.
Le Xiaoyao was dissatisfied with Fu Jin’s introduction and added her own, “Hello, I am Le Xiaoyao, the lead designer at Leader Advertising Company. I am primarily responsible for the image design of the Donghai Resort Villa project…”
At this moment, Yang Qigang’s assistant suddenly rushed over, saying that the Chairman needed to say a few words before the banquet started…
“Uncle Yang, please go ahead with your business!”
Le Xiaoyao utterly hated Gu Jiejun. Couldn’t he spare just two sentences? She looked at Gu Jiejun with some indignation. Just then, Fu Jin shook her shoulder and said softly, “It’s alright, alright, we can talk about whatever you need to later…”
At this moment, Le Xiaoyao felt how genuinely kind Fu Jin was to her, and she was suddenly very moved… She had followed her in so unreasonably, and so impolitely interrupted their conversation, yet she not only didn’t blame her but comforted her so gently… What kind of person was she exactly? Sometimes cold, sometimes gentle, sometimes being unreasonable… But with such a person, she always wanted to follow her, cling to her, as if she were born to be attracted to her.
Fu Jin, don’t be so good to me anymore, I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself…
For the first time, the thick-skinned Le Xiaoyao also felt lonely. Watching Fu Jin link arms with Gu Jiejun and greet the guests one by one, she felt like a clown. She took out her phone to call Huang Chenchen, but still got no answer.
“What’s wrong? You’re unhappy~” Fu Jin walked up behind Le Xiaoyao without her noticing. Seeing her pick up her phone and put it down, looking distracted.
Le Xiaoyao pouted. Fu Jin pinched her cheek and said with a smile, “Your depressed look is really cute, just as cute as the three-piece set you gave me!”
“I am a 27-year-old mature woman, I can’t accept the word ‘cute’!”
Fu Jin naturally took her hand, “Let’s go…”
Le Xiaoyao followed behind, asking suspiciously, “Where are we going?”
“Didn’t you want to see Chairman Yang? I’ll take you…”
Le Xiaoyao’s heart warmed, and she truly had the impulse to rush forward and hug this woman, but in broad daylight, she didn’t dare to be reckless.
Through Fu Jin’s connection, Le Xiaoyao smoothly managed to talk to Yang Qigang. She briefly explained the situation and guaranteed that she could make the project the best it could be, only hoping that Donghai could skip the bidding process…
Yang Qigang naturally only knew a thing or two about these matters; the specific bidding affairs were handled by the people below. In fact, he was somewhat critical of Le Xiaoyao’s overly reckless behavior! However, since she was brought by Fu Jin, it was hard to say anything, so he offered a diplomatic excuse, “Miss Le, I will consider this matter. I will send a letter to your company when the time comes.”
Having a few years of work experience, Le Xiaoyao could tell that these were just polite excuses, but she didn’t want to make things difficult for Fu Jin, so she could only nod and bow, thanking Yang Qigang.
Seeing her like this, Fu Jin felt a pang of sadness. She had only known her to be carefree before, but she didn’t expect her to be so serious sometimes, burying her grievances inside and still appearing cheerful on the surface. When she saw her standing alone in the corner just now, her own heart inexplicably felt sad too.
“Are you feeling bored? Shall we go out?”
She could always see right through her, but she couldn’t be too selfish. Le Xiaoyao pointed to Gu Jiejun not far away, “Didn’t you promise to stay with him?”
“But I’m bored. Will you go out with me for a walk~”
But if they went out like this, Fu Jin would definitely freeze. Her down jacket was still in Gu Jiejun’s car…
“That’s easy. I’ll go get the car key from him. You shouldn’t go, he definitely won’t let you leave if he sees you! I’ll go~ You wait for me at the door. I’ll be out in under a minute for sure!” A mischievous smile curled at Le Xiaoyao’s lips.
The one-minute countdown begins!
“Hey! Give me the car key!”
“Why!”
55 seconds remaining…
“Fu Jin needs to get something from the car!”
“Did she leave something in the car? Wait a minute, does she want to leave!” Gu Jiejun reacted quite quickly and immediately looked around for Fu Jin.
40 seconds remaining…
Le Xiaoyao thought of Fu Jin still freezing outside and had to act fast! She walked to Gu Jiejun and whispered, “If you don’t even know this, how are you going to pursue her? Haven’t you heard that every woman has those few days every month!”
“Then… then I…”
“Brother… why would a man go? Hurry up and hand over the key, Fu Jin is waiting!”
Key in hand, 20 seconds remaining…
Le Xiaoyao ran straight to the door. Fu Jin was standing there hugging her arms, shivering from the cold… Le Xiaoyao jogged over, shaking the key at Fu Jin…
Gu Jiejun saw Le Xiaoyao running away so quickly, knew something was up, and followed them out.
Fu Jin stood at the door and saw Le Xiaoyao rushing towards her, winking and squinting, not sure what she meant. Before she could react, her hand was tightly grasped by Le Xiaoyao. Le Xiaoyao led Fu Jin’s hand and rushed straight to Gu Jiejun’s Audi Q7…
“Hey! Xiao Jin! Where are you going?!”
“Buddy, borrowing your car for a moment!” Le Xiaoyao replied to him.
“…”
The call of the unlucky man came from behind. Le Xiaoyao and Fu Jin ran and laughed. This feeling was truly wonderful…
Fu Jin followed behind her, her hair flying in the wind. Feeling the warmth transmitted from her palm, everything felt real yet unreal…