Lin Ruoyan had just taken over the Lin Corporation and was immediately swamped with work. She not only needed to manage.
The company's affairs but also balance the various factions within it.
As the new leader, she initiated several reforms, consolidating her own power while eliminating those who posed a threat.
Xu Jingyi would occasionally attend board meetings, but otherwise, she was occupied with her own matters.
Lin Ruoyan had just taken over the Lin Corporation and was immediately swamped with work. She not only needed to manage.
The company's affairs but also balance the various factions within it.
As the new leader, she initiated several reforms, consolidating her own power while eliminating those who posed a threat.
Xu Jingyi would occasionally attend board meetings, but otherwise, she was occupied with her own matters.
Due to the circumstances surrounding Lin Ruofeng's accident, Xu Jingyi also had a lot to handle, facing both internal and external pressures.
Furthermore, she needed to maintain the relationships she'd cultivated previously.
Their busy lives meant that although they lived together, they hadn't seen each other at home in a long time, almost like unfamiliar roommates.
One night, late, Xu Jingyi was preparing for bed when she heard a knock on her door.
"Who is it?" It was almost midnight, and she didn't expect anyone to disturb her.
"Sister-in-law, it's me," Lin Ruoyan's voice sounded muffled through the thick wooden door, but Xu Jingyi recognized it.
"So late? What's wrong?" She was about to open the door, but as she walked to it, she caught sight of her pajamas in the mirror.
Getting ready for bed, I was only wearing light clothing.
.Remembering Lin Ruoyan's words from before, I put on a coat before going to open the door.
Lin Ruoyan was waiting at the door.
She heard footsteps approaching but the door didn't open as expected.
After a moment, she said, "I'm sorry to bother you so late, Sister-in-law. Is it convenient now?"
Just as she finished speaking, Xu Jingyi had finished putting on her coat and opened the door, arms crossed over her chest to cover anything that might be awkward.
"Yes, it is. What's up?"
After all this time, Xu Jingyi's complexion had improved significantly. She looked much better than she had been.
Even without makeup, she looked radiant.
Lin Ruoyan paused for two seconds before speaking, "Well, it's about the cocktail party tomorrow. I was wondering where we should meet?"
The other woman was wearing a suit jacket, clearly thrown on at the last minute. So she did remember what I said.
Xu Jingyi nodded, understanding. "Oh, right…"
The next day was a banquet hosted by another corporation.
Some of the bigger corporations would be attending, along with city leaders.
It was a fairly formal occasion.
Attendees usually brought their partners, and in their situation, they naturally had to go together.
"I'm going to get my hair and makeup done tomorrow afternoon. You can pick me up after work, and then we'll go together?"
She and Lin Ruofeng usually followed this routine for banquets, so she didn't overthink it and just said it.
This was the first formal banquet for Lin Ruoyan and her since Lin Ruofeng's accident.
She should make her attitude clear: Lin Corporation was still Lin Corporation; there were no problems.
"Hmm…" Lin Ruoyan thought for a moment, seeming a bit hesitant, but finally said with a delay, "I should also need a stylist's help.
If you, Sister-in-law, have a fixed styling team, how about we go together this afternoon?"
Her words caught Xu Jingyi off guard again.
Perhaps the banquet procedures were too familiar, and she had overlooked the fact that Lin Ruoyan was also a woman, who needed a stylist.
"Uh… I'm sorry, I forgot. Well, let's go together this afternoon."
She was a little embarrassed, her words incoherent, and even the expression she had been maintaining was faltering.
"Then we'll meet there in the afternoon? A Wu knows the place; you can go directly there after you're done."
She had a fixed styling team that she could go to directly when needed. Adding one more person's styling wasn't a big deal.
Her ears were slightly red with embarrassment, though the lights at the door weren't very bright, Lin Ruoyan could still see it clearly.
Mature women usually looked as if they were in control of everything, but at this moment, she looked constrained because of the embarrassment, just wanting to end the conversation quickly.
This scene seemed a bit cute in Lin Ruoyan's eyes.
But no matter how much she thought in her heart, there wasn't an extra expression on her face, just a faint nod. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Sister-in-law."
"Okay, goodnight." Xu Jingyi couldn't wait to close the door, but she politely said goodbye and goodnight before slowly shutting it.
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Goodnight, sister-in-law."
Her words landed just as the door closed.
Once the door was shut, Lin Ruoyan slightly curled the corners of her mouth, a faint smile appearing on her usually expressionless face.
She was worried Xu Jingyi was already resting, so she came to see her as soon as she got home. After finishing the conversation, she turned and went to the study; she still had some things to take care of.
Little Lin: Geez, why are you wearing a coat today? What a pity.
Embarrassed sister-in-law is kinda cute.
Thanks for all the piggies, Happy Valentine's Day!