He looked at Huang Qin and said, "I've said it, I'm not like Zhang Qiang. I don't like taking advantage of people when they're in a difficult situation. If you're doing this because I helped you, or just for the project, then it's aningless."
Having said that, he resud his stride and walked along the path on his own.
Huang Qin watched Li Jing's figure slowly fade away, her expression subtly changed.
She suddenly felt that the man in front of her was different from what she had imagined.
People she encountered in the business world usually had so sort of benefit-driven purpose. When they give, they always expect sothing in return.
But Li Jing's actions seed to transcend a re exchange of interests.
Was he truly helping her selflessly because of their friendship, or did he just view the matter as incredibly trivial?
After a mont of silence, she adjusted the hem of her skirt and quickly caught up with him.
They continued walking side by side, but this ti, there was a subtle silence in the air, with only the sounds of footsteps and occasional chirps of insects echoing in the night.
The silver moonlight penetrated through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on the stone path, while the distant sea breeze, carrying a salty tang, gently ruffled Huang Qin's stray strands of hair.
Strolling in such a delightful night setting was supposed to be relaxing, but the subtle silence between them added a hint of tension.
Li Jing walked calmly, his hands casually in his pockets, while Huang Qin occasionally snuck glances at him, a mix of complexity and anxiety hidden in her eyes.
Finally, Huang Qin took a deep breath and broke the silence with a smile: "President Li, it's boring to walk all the way in silence. How about we chat about sothing else?"
Li Jing raised his eyebrows with interest and looked at her: "Oh? What would you like to talk about?"
Huang Qin gazed at the distant, hazy sea and after a mont of thought said, "Let's talk about how we t and how we beca friends."
With that, she curled her lips into a soft, reminiscent smile, "I rember the first ti we t was at the welcoming party President Chen organized for you, right?"
Li Jing squinted slightly, the wheels of mory started to turn, and he nodded with a smile: "That's right. It was supposed to be Elder Shi who attended, but he was unwell, so Shi Yang ca instead.
I rember that night we talked privately afterward and exchanged contact information."
Huang Qin nodded gently and continued with the topic: "We t a few more tis after that, but the most morable was that music festival."
At this point, she unconsciously looked at Li Jing, a special glint in her eyes, "It was also then that I saw President Li in a completely different light compared to the business occasions."
ntioning the music festival, Li Jing laughed: "Speaking of differences, President Huang showed a different side too."
Huang Qin's expression changed slightly, her tone softened: "The side I showed then was indeed another side of , but now it's the real .
Everyone has different facets; life is exciting this way and won't be suffocated by mundane routines."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing noticed a trace of fatigue at the corner of her eyes, realizing her position as a female boss with no one to confide in ant her pressures were probably greater than the average person.
Thinking of this, he said no more, just nodded silently to show his understanding.
Huang Qin obviously didn't want to affect Li Jing's mood, so she shifted the topic with a smile:
"Later, during our eting in Yashi, President Li helped again. Counting it up, you've helped quite a lot, even at the music festival you helped solve so minor troubles."
Li Jing looked back at her, his tone relaxed: "Just a lift of a finger, helping a beautiful woman like President Huang is my honor."
Hearing this, Huang Qin's expression shifted, then she looked at him with gratitude, eyes twinkling, uncertain of what she was thinking.
They continued their walk and talk, unwittingly arriving by an antique pavilion.
The pavilion was surrounded by warm yellow lights, diffusing in the mist.
Entering the pavilion, Huang Qin leaned against the carved railing, her gaze carrying a hint of curiosity, teased with a smile: "I've noticed that President Li loves observing , given your qualities, you shouldn't be lacking won around you, right?"
Li Jing chuckled lightly, his gaze honest: "Indeed, I'm not lacking won, but ones like President Huang, with a great figure, gentle and emotionally intelligent, are rare."
Upon hearing the complint, Huang Qin showed no shyness, instead, her interest rose as she sized him up: "In my circle, a young and capable man with a great figure like President Li, is a first for .
To be honest, in the beginning, I couldn't believe you were the chairman of the company, after all, you're too young. Compared to those paunchy middle-aged businessn, your deanor is a world apart."
Li Jing simply smiled without providing much explanation.
He was well aware that his current achievents were largely due to the system's assistance.
If he had to climb up from the bottom like an average person, he might have been worn down by ti and pressure into a greasy middle-aged image.
Huang Qin's lips curled into an alluring smile, her eyes brimming with enticing charm: "President Li, why not be honest and tell which of my external qualities stands out most to you?"
With that, she intentionally straightened her back, her fitted dress accentuating her graceful curves.
Li Jing's gaze slowly traveled over her, as if appraising a treasure: "Even though President Huang is single, she has a natural allure of a mature woman."
This made Huang Qin's exquisite eyebrows raise slightly, a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Mature allure? Very few people comnt on like this."
"Probably because you're a powerful female boss, others might not dare to speak candidly."
Li Jing's tone carried a hint of jest, "In my view, it's a complint. You possess the charm of a mature woman, without losing youthful vitality, paired with a well-proportioned figure..."
"Well-proportioned? Is that a subtle way of calling fat?" Huang Qin blinked, feigning seriousness.
Li Jing shook his head, his gaze sincere: "Certainly not. The areas that should be full are sumptuous and elegant, the areas that shouldn't are slender and beautiful, that's the perfect figure."
This caused Huang Qin's breath to montarily hitch, especially when Li Jing's scorching gaze landed on her chest, her cheeks instantly flushed.
Yet she did not shy away, instead t his gaze, her voice carrying a playful tone: "Then President Li, do you prefer my looks or my figure?"
"I like both." Li Jing answered succinctly. Huang Qin bit her lower lip, a mischievous glint in her eyes: "How about this, President Li, you close your eyes."
Seeing Li Jing's raised eyebrows and puzzled expression, she explained: "A small gift for you."
Li Jing recalled the ti in Yashi when Huang Qin also asked him to close his eyes before giving him a hug, and he couldn't help but laugh: "You wouldn't give another hug, would you?"
Huang Qin shook her head mysteriously: "Close your eyes and you'll find out."
Li Jing complied and closed his eyes, only hearing the soft footsteps and the distant murmur of the waves.
Ti seed to stretch on forever, just as he couldn't resist the urge to open his eyes, Huang Qin's voice ca tremblingly: "Don't open your eyes."
The next mont, a familiar fragrance hit him, as a soft body gently pressed against his chest.
Li Jing instinctively wanted to embrace her, but felt a warm, soft kiss on his lips.
Huang Qin's lips brushed lightly against his like a feather, then lingered and sucked, filled with irresistible passion.
Li Jing only felt a surge rush to his head, his blood starting to boil in his veins.
The soft body in his arms was burning, especially as Huang Qin guided his hand over her soft chest, the shocking sensation causing his throat to constrict.
Unable to resist, he opened his eyes to see Huang Qin with her flushed cheeks, eyes closed, brows slightly furrowed.
Li Jing understood this might be her ultimate way of expressing gratitude, but at this mont, reason had been subrged by desire.
He took charge, pulling her closer and deepening the seductive kiss.
After what seed like an eternity, Li Jing was lost in this ambiguous tender mont, his body driven by instinct to make more intimate moves, only to have her soft hand gently press against his chest.
When he looked down, he t Huang Qin's clear almond eyes.
Moonlight flowed over her sweat-dappled cheeks, blooming into two enchanting patches of crimson.
She leaned against the mottled carved stone railing, gazing at Li Jing, her red lips parted: "President Li, let's stop here."
Her voice was as soft as the sea breeze, but couldn't conceal the seriousness and rationality within her words.
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