Under Wei Jia’s direction, the two parties finished their business dinner in a private room.
Due to the presence of others, there wasn’t much additional interaction between Wei Jia and Li Jing.
But it was precisely this dinner that made Li Jing perceive Wei Jia’s managerial skills and leadership charisma.
Although she held the highest status at the table, in contrast to her seriousness and sternness at work, she deliberately showed so smiles and amiability, occasionally engaging in relatively light-hearted topics with her subordinates at the table, and even making a few harmless jokes that surprised He Huan and others, subconsciously reducing their sense of distance from her.
Coupled with Wei Jia’s outstanding appearance and personal charm, her subordinates instinctively felt a hint of affection and closeness.
However, when soone went overboard with their remarks, Wei Jia’s expression would return to neutral, not reprimanding yet not responding, letting the person realize the issue themselves and quickly explain, after which Wei Jia would resu her smile and calmly shift to the next topic.
After this dinner, He Huan and the others gradually developed admiration and fondness in addition to their original pure respect and apprehension towards Wei Jia.
"It feels like President Wei is not as intimidating as I imagined."
He Huan’s subordinate ca out of the private room, grinning foolishly: "Although President Wei still has the dignity and aura of a leader and I don’t dare talk to her much, she rembered my na and even showed concern for my personal life. I feel it’s good to follow such a leader."
He Huan glanced at his subordinate who had only been employed for a year, shook his head, and thought to himself that the other was too young.
However, after this dinner, he beca even more in awe of this female boss a few years younger than himself. Her managent skills and social abilities made him secretly admire and astonished.
Walking ahead, Li Jing overheard the conversation behind and couldn’t help but glance at the back of Wei Jia not far in front: This woman as a boss is indeed not simple.
Outside the hotel, the female assistant had already parked a rcedes S400 by the roadside. After Wei Jia finished delegating tasks to He Huan and others, she turned to Li Jing with a smile: "So, how did today’s al compare to the Hunan cuisine last ti?"
Li Jing didn’t expect her to rember this, smiled and said: "Hmm, this ti the chef’s skills were better, thank you, President Wei, for the hospitality."
"Calling like that is too distant; let’s just use nas between us."
Wei Jia’s eyes bent slightly, her smile revealing maturity and allure: "Things have been busy these past couple of days, and I haven’t had ti to accompany you. Let’s have a proper host duty when things calm down."
As usual, she extended her hand, Li Jing casually smiled, and also reached out to shake her soft, slender hand, grinning: "Alright, I’m free anyway, call anyti."
"Okay, that’s settled between us."
Wei Jia finally gave Li Jing a slightly playful look that friends share before getting into the big rcedes and gracefully departing.
Watching her leave, Huang Jun looked envious: "Jingzi, it seems President Wei really likes you. You’re single anyway, why not make a move?"
"With a formidable woman like her, if you recklessly make a move, you might be played to the point your parents wouldn’t recognize you."
Li Jing half-jokingly replied, then glanced at Huang Jun: "If you truly want to find a good woman, once you succeed, all kinds of won will naturally appear around you, requiring no effort from you."
"That’s true!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jun’s eyes imdiately glead, filled with determination, clenching his large fist: "This ti I’ll definitely put in my best effort to ensure success!"
Seeing Huang Jun’s deanor, Li Jing felt sowhat relieved.
Although Huang Jun may fall short in other areas, when it cos to things he’s passionate about, he always perseveres without needing additional supervision.
And being an online influencer and fitness just happen to be two things he’s most interested in.
This is also one of the main reasons Li Jing has confidence in Huang Jun.
"Alright, everyone’s gone, let’s head out too."
Seeing Li Jing walking into the distance, Huang Jun paused, quickly catching up: "Head out? Where are we going now?"
"Where else, of course to the bank."
Li Jing said as he looked toward the bank not far across the street: "I need to transfer you the funds for your competition preparations."
"Transfer funds to ?!"
Huang Jun’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, quickly saying: "Jingzi, I still have a few thousand saved up, how about you lend two hundred thousand for now, and I’ll figure out the rest."
"Two hundred thousand?" Reaching the zebra crossing, Li Jing looked at him with a half-amused smile.
"Well, even a hundred thousand... would work."
Huang Jun looked embarrassed, scratching his head: "Hiring a local coach might be cheaper..."
"In this area, local coaches probably lack the experience."
Li Jing didn’t beat around the bush, directly extending one finger: "I’ll lend you one million to pursue your dream this ti, is that enough, brother?"
"One million?!"
Huang Jun’s eyes nearly popped out in shock.
Previously, when Wei Jia ntioned that Li Jing would cover his competition expenses, he thought at most Li Jing would lend him two hundred thousand, and he was even prepared to take out a loan.
To his surprise, the other party outright said one million, which left Huang Jun, who had never seen a million in his life, in a daze. He couldn’t believe it and said, "Jingzi, don’t say such things carelessly, my little heart can’t take it."
"With a heart as small as yours, there wouldn’t be any big hearts left in the world."
Li Jing joked with a smile, then paused in thought, organizing his words as he looked at the brother he grew up with before eting his eyes:
"Da Jun, I need to make things clear with you."
Seeing Li Jing’s serious expression, Huang Jun’s face changed slightly, knowing the other was about to discuss sothing important. He took a deep breath, becoming more serious as he awaited the next part.
Li Jing looked at him: "This one million is a loan from , for a period of one year. As your brother, I hope to help you out now that I’m doing well.
But let lay it out first. Whether you succeed or not this ti, you must return this one million to in a year.
To get ahead in this world, you ultimately have to rely on yourself. This one million is both a boost and a pressure from to you.
So, within this year, whether it’s for yourself or to repay this one million, you better give it your all, because this will be your closest chance to success.
Do you... understand what I an?"
Although Li Jing believed in Huang Jun, he didn’t want him to lose himself because of the money, so he felt he had to put so pressure on him.
Looking at Li Jing’s firm and serious eyes, Huang Jun’s eyes trembled slightly, his expression constantly changing, without imdiately responding.
Only after more than ten seconds did he take a deep breath, his clear gaze gradually becoming serious, and he strongly patted Li Jing on the shoulder, speaking with unprecedented seriousness for the first ti:
"Jingzi, I understand your intention.
If in this year I’m lazy or squander the money elsewhere, you can co to ask for it back at any ti."
As he spoke, his thick eyebrows gradually furrowed, and his tone grew more earnest and deep: "If I fail this ti due to my own reasons, not only will I return you the one million, but I also won’t deserve to be recognized as your brother anymore, because I wouldn’t be worthy!"
Seeing the determination in his eyes for the first ti, Li Jing felt gratified, then grinned and slapped his broad shoulder in return: "Good, I believe in you..."
"Don’t, belief is pointless, wait a mont."
Before the other could finish, Huang Jun imdiately turned around, baffling Li Jing as he ran into a nearby shop.
Shortly after, he ca back with a piece of paper.
"What is this?"
"What’s a verbal agreent these days? Even close brothers settle accounts clearly. Jingzi, you trust , but I don’t trust myself."
Huang Jun handed the paper to him, saying: "This is a promissory note I just wrote in the shop. I’ve already signed it and put my handprint on it. If you have no problem with it, keep it. If I don’t repay the money, you can use this to sue directly!"
Li Jing, surprised, took the note and saw that it clearly listed the ID number, loan amount, date, and Huang Jun’s na and handprint.
Particularly in the last line, Huang Jun specifically wrote: "If not repaid by the due date, I voluntarily agree to pay an additional twenty thousand as a penalty."
Seeing this, Li Jing was slightly moved, realizing his brother didn’t want to take advantage of him and was also shutting off his own escape route.
He took a deep breath, accepted the promissory note, and said: "Alright, with this attitude, I believe you’ll definitely make it!"
After seeing him put the note away, Huang Jun finally felt relieved and showed a big toothy smile, extending his fist: "Of course, don’t you rember our motto from back in the day? ’Brotherhood in unison, their power cuts through gold!’"
Hearing this, Li Jing was montarily stunned, then recalled their favorite motto from their school days and couldn’t help but smile, extending his fist to bump together:
"Black and White Duo, conquering the world together!"
"Hahaha! Saying it now makes it sound so dumb!"
"Damn it, weren’t you the one who randomly decided to bring this up?"
"I just wanted to see if you’ve changed after making it big, and turns out you’re still such a dork, hahaha!"
"Do you believe I won’t lend you the money? After all, I’ve already got the note."
"What the heck??? Damn it, give back the promissory note! Talk about lending the money first!"
"Who told you to act impulsively, feeling regret now? Hurry up and repay, one million!"
"Are you not human?! This is extortion, give back my promissory note!"
On the street corner, two grown n chased and played around like kids, drawing the attention of passersby.
But the two paid no mind to the gazes of those around, imrsed in their mont of play, as if they had returned to those forever unreachable student days.
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