Chapter 1490: Chapter 589: Conquest (Part 2)

After speaking, she carefully looked at Zhou Wang.

To her surprise, Zhou Wang looked at her with a very surprised expression, "Jiayi, what are you talking about?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Just when Qi Jiayi thought Zhou Wang hadn’t understood, she was about to try a more direct approach, but before she could speak, Zhou Wang casually waved his hand and said:

"I understand what you’re saying. I mean, Jiayi, you seem to be the one who’s misunderstood."

"Hmm?"

"Haven’t I already told you? This is just a special kind of treatment, nothing more. I’ve never thought about changing our relationship in any way."

Zhou Wang inexplicably glanced at Qi Jiayi, then naturally continued, "We still have a normal working relationship. Of course, when you’re in distress, I will still reach out to help you... Beyond that, nothing will change."

Hearing Zhou Wang’s earnest explanation, Qi Jiayi was momentarily speechless, feeling an indescribable odd sensation.

Though Qi Jiayi had anticipated Zhou Wang’s possible reaction, she never imagined that Zhou Wang wouldn’t refute her words and instead made her feel like she was the one who misunderstood...

An indescribable psychological gap suddenly engulfed Qi Jiayi, even making it difficult for her to breathe.

"You..."

Qi Jiayi wanted to say something, but nothing came out.

Blame Zhou Wang?

But to draw a line between them, this request was clearly hers. He merely followed what she proposed; logically and emotionally, she should feel cheerful and relieved...

But why does the reality feel reversed? Not only does she not feel any sense of relief, but she can hardly breathe.

Like a lemon bursting apart, a sting sour feeling quietly spread in Qi Jiayi’s heart.

She clearly remembered last night, Zhou Wang said something about "really liking her." So, that...

As Qi Jiayi was feeling all mixed emotions, Zhou Wang had already uncovered the blanket, got out of bed, and headed to the bathroom.

"You rest a little longer; I’m going to freshen up first."

Watching Zhou Wang’s "indifferent" back, Qi Jiayi’s heart grew even more sour.

By the time she realized it, her eyes had already filled with a trace of tears, and Qi Jiayi quickly turned around, feeling ashamed of her own weakness while still unclear about what was wrong with her.

Unsure how long it had been, in Qi Jiayi’s torturous feelings, it seemed to last a century, finally, there was a sound from the bathroom... the sound of a hairdryer.

After about ten minutes, Zhou Wang emerged from the bathroom, and then she heard Zhou Wang rustling about getting dressed...

Is he leaving just like that, coldly?

Is he so eager to go?

Qi Jiayi had finally calmed her emotions, but they began to surge uncontrollably again.

If before she felt like a lemon, now it’s as if a jar of vinegar spilled, the sour feeling spread throughout her body, even causing her hands and feet to twitch slightly.

Qi Jiayi didn’t know what was wrong with her. She recalled the last time she felt this sad was back in university graduation. Watching classmates with their parents present to congratulate them, while she held her diploma alone and forced a smile to take a self-photo...

At this moment, Zhou Wang suddenly stopped moving.

Qi Jiayi didn’t mind; she thought Zhou Wang had already silently left, holding back the tears in her eyes with stubbornness, she was about to turn over and get out of bed, but then heard a light chuckle nearby:

"Oh, so easily teased... I thought a strong woman like you would never have vulnerable moments."

That familiar voice immediately made Qi Jiayi turn her head, but before she could say anything, her lips were completely blocked.

With her fresh breath marked by advanced toothpaste’s floral fragrance, Zhou Wang didn’t seem to mind that Qi Jiayi hadn’t brushed her teeth since waking up. He firmly held Qi Jiayi’s back, and before she could make any expression, he had already, in the most overbearing way, plundered today’s first kiss.

Amid various blush-inducing slurping sounds, they echoed between the raindrops hitting the windowsill until Zhou Wang finally let go of Qi Jiayi, leaving her sprawled out on the bed, unable to lift a finger.

Now Zhou Wang braced his hand beside her neck, looking into her emotionally complex eyes, he earnestly said:

"What I said earlier... most of it was false. I genuinely want to help you, but my claim of not wanting to change our relationship was a lie. Even if someday you no longer wish to work for me, I may find another way to keep you by my side forever."

"This is not a negotiation or suggestion, it’s a notification."

Zhou Wang concluded with the demeanor of a domineering CEO, stood up and adjusted his clothes before walking out, "Although it’s hard to part, considering you’re already swollen, I’ll give you a day off. Take a good rest."

"Oh, by the way."

At the bedroom door, Zhou Wang remembered something, turned around, and said, "Your assistant Sura will come to see you later, remember to answer the door."

After saying that, Zhou Wang opened the bedroom door and left without looking back, leaving Qi Jiayi lying in bed, stunned.

She was slowly savoring every word Zhou Wang spoke.

Her laughably immature emotional intelligence in matters of love was being toyed with by Zhou Wang, first distancing himself, then when her sour emotions fermented to the extreme, he brought an unexpected joyful reversal...

Qi Jiayi was no child; she knew this was Zhou Wang’s tactic, yet she couldn’t resist it at all, even giving rise to a bit of sweetness.

He said I’m swollen?

Thinking of this, Qi Jiayi instinctively caressed her lips with her slender fingers, then realized it wasn’t right and moved her hand to another area.

The resulting stinging pain immediately made her frown deeply, yet her cheeks burned bright red.

This shameless guy, are such words casually said too?

After resting for a while, Qi Jiayi remembered the last thing Zhou Wang said.

Sura is coming?

But wasn’t she sent to Ao Island by her?

Still, thinking of Sura, Qi Jiayi realized why, despite hiding her whereabouts, Zhou Wang could so precisely find her.

Though she didn’t know how Zhou Wang sneaked in without a sound...

...

About an hour later, Qi Jiayi finally managed to tidy herself and the room.

Originally, she wouldn’t need to clean personally; star hotel service needs no explanation, but due to some inexplicable shame, Qi Jiayi took matters into her own hands. It was only during cleaning that she found too many traces in the room...

In many places, she could only barely cover them, striving not to reveal anything.

Even so, when Sura finally arrived, Qi Jiayi chose to meet her in the living room, feeling extremely guilty.

"Sister Jiayi... wow, you look great today!"

"Do I?"

Not having had time to properly look in the mirror, Qi Jiayi instinctively touched her face, completely oblivious to her assistant’s meaningful glance.

At this time, Sura’s feelings were also complicated; Zhou Wang had called her to Hong Kong Island early this morning and immediately she had to deal with a task...

Actually, Sura already guessed something, but the authority Qi Jiayi had accumulated over her many years made her hesitant to joke with Qi Jiayi.

"Sister Jiayi, there is a document here that needs your signature."

Sura pursed her lips, then took out a folder from her briefcase and handed it to Qi Jiayi.

Qi Jiayi was somewhat puzzled. Did something urgent happen that could make Sura rush back from Ao Island?

With confusion in mind, Qi Jiayi opened the folder, then saw the heading—

"Property Transfer Contract for No. 9 Shallow Bay Road, Hong Kong Island"