Chapter 392 - 242: You’re Suffocating Me

"Do you want some water?"

"Sure."

Chen Jingxian leaned over to grab the water from the nightstand. As she bent down, she pressed right up against Lin Jiang’s face.

"I can’t breathe. Are you trying to murder your boss?"

"It wasn’t on purpose."

"But I have to say..."

"You got what you wanted and now you’re playing innocent. Just go to sleep. No funny business."

"I am getting a little sleepy."

...

The next morning, when Lin Jiang woke up, he was surprised to find Chen Jingxian sleeping beside him.

Lin Jiang remembered booking two rooms yesterday.

Given Chen Jingxian’s personality, it was unlikely she would have willingly slept with him.

As if sensing movement beside her, Chen Jingxian snuggled deeper into Lin Jiang’s embrace.

Looking at the clothes Chen Jingxian was wearing, Lin Jiang guessed she must have fallen asleep without realizing it.

Her fair skin, long eyelashes, the messy hem of her nightgown, and her two long, shapely legs were exceptionally alluring.

Lin Jiang watched her quietly. The way Chen Jingxian slept, like a tender little piglet, made him want to take a bite.

Suddenly, Chen Jingxian’s eyes fluttered open.

She was startled to see Lin Jiang next to her.

"How did I end up sleeping here?"

"Shouldn’t I be asking you that? This is my room."

Chen Jingxian was still a little groggy.

"Oh, I remember now. You fell asleep on my lap yesterday, and I didn’t dare move for fear of disturbing you. Then I fell asleep leaning against the headboard. I must have been half-asleep when I lay down next to you."

"It’s over. I’m ruined."

A playful smile appeared on Chen Jingxian’s face. "You were completely drunk yesterday. Even if I wanted to do something naughty, you wouldn’t have been able to. How could you be ruined?"

"So you know so much about that. I underestimated you."

"I didn’t know at first. I heard it all from my old colleagues."

Chen Jingxian became a little embarrassed. "Those married women... they have no filter. They’d just start talking about all sorts of dirty topics. I learned it from listening to them so much."

"I knew it. Last night, I felt someone snuggling up against me and thought I was dreaming. So it was you."

"No way! I’m a very proper sleeper," Chen Jingxian said, though she didn’t sound very convincing.

In the middle of the night, Chen Jingxian had woken up and realized she was in Lin Jiang’s bed.

Her original plan was to sneak back to her own room so no one would be the wiser.

But she was too groggy, and on an instinctive level, she was reluctant to leave his embrace, so she decided to just go along with it and stay.

"Are you sure you’re a proper sleeper?"

"Of course. Extremely proper."

"I don’t believe you. Let’s sleep together again tonight."

"There you go with your funny business again. I’m gonna pinch you."

Chen Jingxian gave Lin Jiang a light pinch. "Hurry up and get out of bed. We have a lot to do today."

The two of them took turns washing up in the bathroom.

He Xuelu came over in the morning and arranged breakfast for them.

During the meal, Lin Jiang laid out the specific arrangements and had He Xuelu handle the follow-up stages of their business.

Once the general direction was discussed, he didn’t need to be involved in the specific execution.

As they were leaving, Lin Jiang said to He Xuelu:

"I bought something at the tea shop next to the hotel but forgot to pick it up. Can you tell Secretary Li to get it for me?"

"Understood, President Lin."

After finishing their business, Lin Jiang took Chen Jingxian back.

Just like on the way there, Lin Jiang spent the entire ride stroking her leg.

The difference was that this time, Lin Jiang had Chen Jingxian take off her stockings. The feel of her bare skin was excellent, too.

After dropping Chen Jingxian off at the company, Lin Jiang called Qin Yangyang.

"Qin Lu, what are you up to?"

"Qin Lu is working diligently, unlike some people who make a fortune just by lying around at home."

"How can this be?"

"Aiya, I was just kidding. Don’t be so serious."

Qin Yangyang said coquettishly, clearly not understanding what he meant.

"How can I not be serious about something like this?" Lin Jiang said.

"I’m going to your father tonight to propose. You can come live at my place, and I’ll take care of you so you don’t have to work anymore."

"Okay! Go on, then. I’ll have my mom get the dowry ready."

’Forget the dowry. Just bring your little sister.’

"I don’t need anything else. Just bring your black stockings and panties."

"I knew you’d ask me to bring those. You perv!"

Qin Yangyang pouted playfully before changing the subject. "Are you really coming over tonight? Do you need to see my dad about something?"

"It’s just a small matter, but I don’t need to go to your house. Is Uncle Qin at the office? If so, I’ll head over now," Lin Jiang said.

"I don’t know. I’ll call and ask."

"Don’t worry about it. I’ll call Uncle Qin myself."

"Okay. You’re a company shareholder now, after all. If you have business, you can deal with my dad directly. There’s no need for me to be the middleman."

"Hearing you say that, I just realized I seem to have gone up a generation," Lin Jiang said meaningfully.

"What, you want me to call you ’uncle’ now?"

"Calling me ’uncle’ is so boring. How about ’daddy’ instead..."