BXBX NOVEL Chapter 165 - 165: 161 Forced Marriage, Ji Baijian said he likes her! (1 more) Support Needed on Shelf
Chapter 165 - 165: 161 Forced Marriage, Ji Baijian said he likes her! (1 more) Support Needed on Shelf
Even though it’s time to get off work, there are still many people coming and going.
As everyone knows, working overtime at Commercial Management is the norm, so there are very few people who are off work on time.
The sky has turned dark.
The neon lights illuminate the Commercial Management Building and Ji Baijian’s handsome and imposing face.
He is wearing a black suit with a silver-gray tie.
His tall figure and straight posture become even more upright in the well-tailored suit.
He stands next to his black sedan, staring at her with his deep eyes.
Song Zhizhi’s steps falter slightly.
Just like this, within a few steps’ distance, the two of them are looking at each other.
Many curious eyes from their coworkers who have just gotten off work are focused on them.
Most of the attention is on Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian is incredibly handsome, eye-catching, flamboyant, and full of a sense of unapproachability.
Such men are rarely found in reality, outside the television screen.
Yet his demeanor is even more noble than those of the male stars.
Outwardly, Ji Baijian is undoubtedly God’s favorite.
Song Zhizhi purses her lips lightly.
Her eyes move slightly, observing the colleagues passing by and feeling the unusual attention around her.
It feels as if Ji Baijian•s presence has put her back in the trending topics again.
She steps forward and approaches Ji Baijian.
She believes that in her emotional world with Ji Baijian, she will always be the one taking the initiative.
From the first time to the last.
Just as she takes a step forward.
The trunk of the black sedan beside Ji Baijian automatically opens.
Immediately following.
The flickering lights in the trunk shine brightly, especially dazzling in the night.
Song Zhizhi looks over.
The trunk is filled with red roses, sprinkled with glitter, sparkling under the blinking trunk light. It’s as if the petals are covered with diamonds, dazzlingly beautiful.
There are exclamations around her. Occasionally, someone would sincerely exclaim, “So beautiful.”
“Wow, it’S like a carload of diamonds.” “Oh my God, what woman wouldn’t like this?”
“Song Zhizhi is so lucky…”
Song Zhizhi is actually indifferent.
She doesn’t feel very lucky, she doesn’t feel very pleased, but also doesn’t feel very repulsed.
She somewhat looks forward to Ji Baijian’s initiative, but at this moment, she doesn’t feel as excited as she thought she would be.
Possibly.
With mixed emotions.
She walks over.
To the spot right in front of Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian is very tall.
Even in her high heels, she only comes up to his nose.
She lifts her eyes to look at him.
Looking at his distinct facial features, under such circumstances, they are shockingly perfect.
And the feeling that Ji Baijian gives her, the profound and intense aristocratic aura emanating from him, gives her the illusion that this man should not exist in this world and should be framed in a painting for people to admire.
“Let’s have dinner together.” Ji Baijian says.
In such a seemingly romantic setting, he utters such a down-to-earth sentence.
However, his voice is irresistible.
Deep and magnetic, whenever he slows down his speech a bit, everything he says sounds like sweet nothings.
God indeed favors Ji Baijian.
Song Zhizhi nods.
Ji Baijian, the gentleman, opens the passenger door for her, and Song Zhizhi gets in.
Ji Baijian walks around the car back to the driver’s seat and starts the car.
Song Zhizhi looks out of the car window.
Envious gazes come from all directions.
The moment the car drives away, she seems to see Chu Qin.
Chu Qin usually works overtime, leaving at a little past 8 is already considered early for her.
What she never expected was that at that moment, the look in Chu Qin’s eyes was filled with envy. She thought that Chu Qin would be consumed by jealousy and rage.
In reality,
The second after the car sped away, Chu Qin was indeed burning with jealousy.
This jealousy was also mixed with hatred.
Hatred, because Song Zhizhi seems to have everything.
Outstanding at work at Commercial Management and recognized by the leaders, yet privately, she could have such a romantic encounter. Every time Chu Qin thought about the scolding she received from her father because of Song Zhizhi, her hatred intensified. Ever since she was a little girl, she couldn’t stand someone outdoing her, especially when she perceived this person as a threat. She couldn’t stand anyone surpassing her.
She clenches her teeth, directing herself towards the parking lot next to the Commercial Management Building.
“Manager Chu, ” a voice says. It’s Yi Wenhan.
Chu Qin was completely unaware of anyone around her at that moment.
Her blatant hatred towards Song Zhizhi was probably very noticeable to others.
But sne didn’t care.
At Commercial Management, everybody Imows she dislikes Song Zhizhi.
But she… had to lower her head to Song Zhizhi in a meeting with so many people. She would definitely take her revenge.
She was determined to make Song Zhizhi fail spectacularly and become the laughingstock of the company.
“Manager Chu,” Yi Wenhan says again, without receiving a response from Chu Qin. He steps right next to her.
Chu Qin looks at him coldly, “What’s up?” “Did you put on the ointment?” Yi Wenhan asks.
“I threw it away.”
“Manager Chu,” Yi Wenhan sighs, “Regardless, your health is the most important. You’re a girl, aren’t you afraid it will scar?”
Girl.
A strange feeling stirred in Chu Qin•s heart.
Then…
She still remained cold, “I don’t need your care.”
“I’m not caring, I’m just…”
“Yi Wenhan.” Chu Qin stopped in her tracks and said sternly word by word, “Stay away from me!” Yi Wenhan looked at her.
“If you expect to gain something from me, like if you want me to deal with Song Zhizhi, or if you want to please me in order to get a promotion, I’ll tell you now, don’t even think about it! I always treat my work fairly. My recognition of you in today’s meeting was solely based on your work capacity. I am someone who keeps my professional and personal life separate. Don’t waste your time on me.” Chu Qin turned and left after dropping these words.
Yi Wenhan looked at Chu Qin’s retreating figure, then, slowly, a smile crept up at the corners of his mouth.
They say, the more seemingly unyielding a woman is, the more loyal she becomes once conquered.
His eyes flashed.
His expression suddenly turned cruel.
Just now, he had also seen Song Zhizhi downstairs, and had seen the interaction between Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian.
Of course, he had also seen Chu Qin’s stern jealousy.
Song Zhizhi, this woman, was too noticeable and would inevitably attract trouble. It was only a matter of time before she met her end!
At this moment…
The woman who was the object of myriad jealousies was sitting in a luxurious black car, living a life that everyone would envy.
She gazed quietly at the city illuminated by neon lights through the car window.
The inside of the car was very quiet.
As if there was nothing to say.
Actually, if she didn’t initiate the conversation, Ji Baijian rarely spoke.
The car moved at a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow.
At a red light, Song Zhizhi suddenly spotted her car following hers through the rear-view mirror.
Song Zhizhi had texted Luo Xiaolang, asking her to return first after getting into Ji Baijian’s car. Unexpectedly, Luo Xiaolang had been following behind them.
She picked up her phone and dialed, “Xiaolang.” “Yes?” The call was picked up from the other end. “You can go back. I’ll come back later.” “No.” Luo Xiaolang declined immediately. “Is there a problem?” Song Zhizhi asked, confused.
“I need to ensure your safety,” Luo Xiaolang asserted.
A smile appeared on the corner of Song Zhizhi’s mouth. Sometimes, she really found Luo Xiaolang cute.
And after the peril they encountered in Beixia Country, her feelings for Luo Xiaolang had definitely changed a lot.
She said, “I’m with Ji Baijian. I won’t be in danger. You should go back and rest.”
“Even more so now.” Luo Xiaolang seemed very serious, “Before master left, he told me to be wary of Ji Baijian. He said that Ji Baijian may have other intentions for you.”
The soundproofing of the phone call was not… that great.
Especially in such a confined space.
Ji Baijian could probably hear it.
In that moment, Song Zhizhi cast a glance at Ji Baijian. He was holding the steering wheel tightly, his expression remained cold, unfazed.
She was unsure what it would take to make Ji Baijian lose his composure.
In her lifetime, she seemed to have only seen it once.
On the warship in Beixia Country.
That time, it only lasted for a few minutes.
And that burst of emotion could be interrupted by any external environment.
She looked back and smiled lightly, “Then just follow.”
Song Zhizhi hung up the phone.
Her gaze unintentionally kept falling on Luo Xiaolang.
They arrived at their destination in silence.
The Four Seasons International Hotel.
Song Zhizhi followed Ji Baijian inside.
Luo Xiaolang stayed close behind Song Zhizhi, but Ji Baijian said nothing.
They took the observation elevator up to the Sky Garden Restaurant in the hotel.
This place had a long-standing wait list for reservations, and money couldn’t guarantee you a table.
Of course, that the restaurant belonged to the Ji Family went without saying.
The staff was already lined up in two rows at the entrance to the restaurant, waiting to greet them.
Ji Baijian led Song Zhizhi down the red carpet and straight into the restaurant.
As they entered, Luo Xiaolang was stopped in her tracks, “Miss, please stop.”
Luo Xiaolang’s eyebrows furrowed.
Song Zhizhi turned around.
Ji Baijian gave the staff member a look.
The staff member seemed to understand, immediately responded with the utmost respect, “Please, come in.”
Luo Xiaolang was at a loss.
One moment they were stopping her and the next they were letting her in.
Fortunately, she didn’t like to dwell on such things and was generally an easygoing person. Unperturbed, she followed Song Zhizhi into the spacious Garden restaurant.
The restaurant was elegant and chic, the atmosphere romantic. Song Zhizhi felt like she was among the clouds and stars.
She seated herself at a western-style table by the floor-to-ceiling window.
She could see the cityscape of Jin City at a glance. It was world-renowned and indeed lived up to its reputation. The view was dazzlingly bright.
Song Zhizhi merely gazed quietly at the scenery outside.
Luo Xiaolang stood beside her.
The lighting of the restaurant was dim, apart from the light at the dining table. The surroundings were almost indistinguishable.
And since the Sky restaurant had been booked out for the evening, the normally five-table restaurant had no other guests or lights on, making it harder to see Luo Xiaolang.
For a fleeting second, it seemed like the world consisted only of herself and Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian sat across from her.
He looked at her.
Song Zhizhi wasn’t quite accustomed to Ji Baijian’s gaze.
She turned her eyes to look back at Ji Baijian.
She asked, “What is your purpose tonight?”
It can’t be just to have dinner, but to stir up so much trouble.
Ji Baijian was never such a romantic person.
“Let’s eat first,” Ji Baijian said.
Song Zhizhi did not insist.
All the servings had already been served at the moment.
Unexpectedly, all the food on the table was her favorite, even including the strawberry-flavored ice cream cake she had loved since she was a child.
She always assumed that Ji Baijian Imew nothing.
Yet she was always surprised that he knew everything.
The two of them quietly ate their dinner.
After eating a few bites, Song Zhizhi couldn’t stop thinking about Luo Xiaolang. She was about to call the waiter over.
Ji Baijian spoke, “I have arranged some food for Luo Xiaolang. It will arrive shortly.”
As they had only reserved for two people, there weren’t any servings prepared for others.
That’s just how this restaurant is.
It’s as if the more troublesome things are, the more it can distinguish it from the rest.
“Thank you.” Song Zhizhi expressed her gratitude.
She then picked up her knife and fork again and began to eat slowly.
Song Zhizhi put down her knife and fork again and said, “You might as well tell me your purpose.
Otherwise, I’m afraid you’ll sell me out.”
She was apprehensive about expending so much effort for an unknown purpose.
Ji Baijian seemed to smile a little.
He wiped the corner of his mouth, even such a move was incredibly elegant and charming.
He said, “By weight, you wouldn’t be worth much.” “Am I evaluated by my weight?”
“You are a priceless treasure.” Ji Baijian said solemnly.
“That makes me feel like I’m worth nothing.” Song Zhizhi retorted. In that moment, Ji Baijian suddenly stood up from his seat.
Song Zhizhi furrowed her brows.
Ji Baijian stepped to her front. It was the same oppressive feeling of someone looking down on her from above. She felt intense pressure.
In that moment, she didn’t even dare to meet his eyes.
Ji Baijian gave off an overwhelmingly intimidating aura, and she was afraid she would be lost in it.
She had been trying to keep her emotions in check recently.
Keeping calm about her feelings for Ji Baijian.
She liked him, but she couldn’t give him everything.
Under such an atmosphere, Song Zhizhi felt the long melodic sound of the violin had reached far beyond the horizon.
She could feel Ji Baijian bend down, getting closer and closer to her.
His slender fingers lifted her chin to look at him.
Under the backlight, Song Zhizhi felt Ji Baijian’s eyes were glowing.
With a bewitching light.
She slowly closed her eyes.
In that instant, she felt Ji Baijian’s face drawing closer and closer.
She thought, she thought…
But the words that came out of Ji Baijian’s lips were whispered into her ear, “I want you to marry me.”
“Thump, thump, thump.” “Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump.”
It was her irregular heartbeat.
She admitted it, she was moved.
Deeply moved.
She bit her lip and didn’t respond.
Ji Baijian stood up straight. Although he kept his distance, Song Zhizhi still felt his strong presence. It didn’t diminish even a little bit.
He suddenly grabbed her hand.
Her fingers were slender and white, and the dazzling diamond ring was even brighter under the light.
Ji Baijian’s fingertips gently caressed the diamond. With his enchanting tone, he said, “I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
Song Zhizhi still bit her lip.
“Now, how about we get married?” Ji Baijian asked her.
His tone was actually very light.
But she could truly feel, Ji Baijian’s sincerity.
His sincere wish to marry her.
She secretly took a deep breath.
Had it been before, she would definitely have agreed without hesitation.
But now, she had doubts.
People are just so pragmatic. She said, “You sit down first.”
Ji Baijian looked at her.
“I’m under pressure,” Song Zhizhi stated bluntly.
Ji Baijian laughed again.
He looked even more handsome when he smiled.
He seemed somewhat reluctant to let go of her hand.
Even when he pulled away, it seemed like they could still feel each other’s warmth in their hands.
The touch that, whenever they thought of it, would make their hearts skip a beat.
Ji Baijian returned to his seat, both of them sat facing each other. Song Zhizhi asked, “Before I marry you, could you answer a few questions?”
“Who are you?” Song Zhizhi asked bluntly.
“Ji Baijian.”
“Is it just Ji Baijian?” “Not just that.”
Song Zhizhi looked at him.
“So…you’re just like me…” Song Zhizhi speculated.
Speculated whether Ji Baijian’s difference from others was the same as hers. In this world, if she could be reborn, she believed that others could too…
“Not the same.” Ji Baijian gave a negative answer.
Song Zhizhi stared at him, “Can you tell me, besides being Ji Baijian, who else you are?”
Ji Baijian lightly pursed his thin lips, choosing to stay silent.
“No comment, is that it?” Song Zhizhi asked.
“Yes. ”
“No wonder …” Song Zhizhi faintly laughed.
Ji Baijian’s eyes stared at her the whole time.
“No wonder Brother Ziming warned me to be wary of you. So you really did hide a lot.” Song Zhizhi mumbled.
“Hmm.” Ji Baijian didn’t hide anything.
“Do you know people from Beixia Country?” Song Zhizhi asked again.
“I do.”
“Lu Yicheng?”
“So the perfect development plan that Lu Yicheng gave me, is your merit.”
“Part of.” Ji Baijian admitted.
She actually guessed it.
In Beixia Country, she really was scared. As the person responsible for this exchange incident in Beixia Country, he might want to make up for her harm, but he would not be so precise in knowing what she needed most. But Ji Baijian had given the other party a sure answer.
Shouldn’t she also show some gratitude to Ji Baijian?
At least this plan has provided her with a great platform in Commercial Management!
But ultimately, Song Zhizhi was still a little scared.
Ji Baijian was too powerful. Whether it’s intelligence, combat power, or many other aspects, they are all very powerful.
When she looked for him, it was purely because Ji Baijian was from a good family. It was purely because the two of them hooked up by chance in the previous life. She thought Ji Baijian had a certain ability, but she never thought that his ability was beyond her control.
“Are there more questions?” Ji Baijian asked noticing Song Zhizhi’s silence. “No more.” Song Zhizhi answered, added, “But I am not satisfied with your answer.”
“I know.” Ji Baijian replied.
“Then about marriage, let’S postpone it.”
“It’s probably not possible.” Ji Baijian said, in a tone… that was extraordinarily assertive.
Song Zhizhi glared at him.
Ji Baijian’s lips moved slightly, “Forced marriage, heard of it?”
“Ji Baijian.”
“Take a look at tonight’s headline news.” Ji Baijian said, suggesting the phone in her hand.
Song Zhizhi frowned.
She quickly picked up the phone next to her, unlocked it, and a hot search message immediately popped up.
Song Zhizhi clicked on it.
[Engagement between Ji and Song families settled, grand wedding to be held on the 18th of next month]
Song Zhizhi looked at the news headline.
The content was simple, just announcing the engagement of the two parties, attaching a photo of the two people together, looking very intimate. In fact, it was photoshopped, but no one could tell without being there themselves.
Song Zhizhi looked up at Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian admitted, “The headline news made by Yin Qin is currently the number one on the trending list.”
“Ji Baijian…”
“Look outside.” Ji Baijian reminded.
Song Zhizhi turned her head.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, on a large billboard, there were giant words, “Ji Baijian VS Song Zhizhi’s wedding, on June 18th, the eyes of the whole world are on this!”
“Of course it’s not just this one billboard.” Ji Baijian added, “All the small and large advertising slots in Jin City, including LED high-definition displays, including fixed light box ad spaces, including various movable publicity tools, including multimedia advertising media, 1314 selected in total.
“Ji Baijian!” Song Zhizhi was somewhat furious, “Aren’t you afraid that I will not agree?”
“That’s why I used this extreme method.” Ji Baijian replied frankly.
‘You knowingly used this method to pressure me even when you knew I might not agree?” Song Zhizhi asked him, her voice cold. “Because… I’m afraid you’ll leave me.” Song Zhizhi stared at him.
“Just the literal meaning.” Ji Baijian explained.
Song Zhizhi pursed her lips.
Did Ji Baijian mean… he was afraid to let her go?
He was also afraid that she would leave him?
She thought that Ji Baijian was not afraid of anything.
Even if he liked her, he could still be indifferent and unmoved.
She sometimes even thought that he was a very rational person, he would not do irrational things.
However, obviously, this matter lacks rationality.
If she persisted in refusing, what would he do?
She looked at Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian also looked at her, his eyes didn’t blink at all. He said, “At this moment, my father has personally gone to your father’s house to propose marriage. Your father has also agreed to my father, this is the message from my father.”
Ji Baijian showed the message on the phone to Song Zhizhi.
Song Zhizhi frowned.
Ji Baijian continued, “The wedding photos, wedding company, venue, method, scale, invited guests, etc., have all been prepared.”
“Our new home after marriage, our honeymoon trip after marriage, after marriage…”
“Are these important?” Song Zhizhi interrupted Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian gently pursed his lips.
“You’ve prepared everything so perfectly, but are these important?” Song Zhizhi repeated word by word.
Ji Baijian said, “Not important.”
Song Zhizhi raised her eyebrows.
“What’s important is, I like you..”