Chapter 788: Chapter 788: Storm is Brewing
Zhixi had enjoyed a calm life for more than ten days.
He Jingyao had been by her side constantly, hardly leaving her even for a step, let alone going to the office. However, Adam came over numerous times each day, either to deliver or pick up documents, or to report on work. Each time, Adam appeared hurried, his brows furrowed deeply.
This gave Zhixi a feeling that a storm was brewing.
Every day, Mr. Li also received countless phone calls, and then he would look at He Jingyao with hesitation as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately just sighed and said nothing.
Zhixi knew that those calls were all made by He Yirong.
Although Zhixi was unclear about what exactly He Jingyao was doing, the financial news reported almost daily on HI Group or Ye International’s movements. From these vague news reports, she could tell that the situation was tense.
The so-called calm was just her own illusion.
But she was very clear that there were some things she could not stop and could not help with; all she could do was quietly stay by his side.
He Ziyi and Xiaobao were quite happy each day. He Ziyi, childlike in nature, found an unlikely camaraderie with Xiaobao. After a few days, for Xiaobao, the status of his aunt could probably only be second to that of his parents.
One day, while Zhixi was in the kitchen discussing lunch menu options with Mr. Li, Ning Yichen paid an unexpected visit.
He went straight to the study to see He Jingyao.
He Jingyao poured him a cup of tea and pushed it toward him, his expression indifferent, “Looking at your complexion… you’ve been having a hard time recently.”
Ning Yichen was not polite, taking the cup of tea and downing it in one gulp, “You’ve been so active recently, Zhuo Yuwei is hopping mad every day. How could I, as the Chief Secretary, not have a hard time?”
“So, Zhuo Yuwei has decided to give in?” He Jingyao raised an eyebrow.
“Exactly, otherwise I wouldn’t dare come here.” Ning Yichen nodded, “He knows I get along well with you, so he sent me to talk to you. He’s willing to reconcile with you as long as you stop targeting the Ye Family and him. He promises that even if he stays in his position, he won’t make a move against the He Family, and he will give you some conveniences.”
Zhixi, who originally just wanted to be a quiet listener, couldn’t help but speak out when she heard this, “If Zhuo Yuwei knows you’re close with He Jingyao, how can he still treat you as his man?”
She looked at Ning Yichen with confusion.
Ning Yichen smiled slightly, somewhat pleased with himself, “Because I get along well with many people, whether they are Zhuo Yuwei’s friends or enemies. In fact, my ability to serve as his Chief Secretary is not unrelated; he needs me to expand his network for him. So although he relies on me heavily, his trust in me is very limited.”
Zhixi suddenly realized and said sincerely, “Impressive.”
No sooner had she spoken than her hand was pinched by a certain petty man.
Zhixi quickly turned her head, looking at He Jingyao with a beaming smile, “You forcing Zhuo Yuwei into this position is even more impressive.”
Ning Yichen shook his head in amusement and looked at him, “Now that Zhuo Yuwei has softened his stance, what do you plan to do?”
“Softened? He’s just catching his breath,” He Jingyao said with a light laugh, “With his temperament, it’s not possible for him to truly turn his hostilities into peace.”
Ning Yichen nodded, “I think so too.”
“However, since he has taken the initiative to soften, I can’t just dismiss him,” He Jingyao smiled, “Tell him, since Zhixi didn’t die and I’m not pursuing what happened initially, as long as he is willing to let go of the He Family, then everything is negotiable.”