Chapter 265 - 100: Youjiang Renamed Aurora, Son or Daughter (Part 2)

’I just want to cuddle with him.’

But if they kept talking about this, they’d probably get their accounts suspended. Jiang Li quickly changed the subject. "By the way, about that night at the bar, what time did you go home?"

"We partied until after 4 a.m."

Zhong Mufeng seemed to be savoring the memory. "I’ve gotta say, those Brother Mozis really have a lot of tricks up their sleeves. If I hadn’t been so sleepy, I probably would’ve stayed even longer."

Jiang Li chuckled. "Since you like the Brother Mozis there so much, you should go more often. I topped up the membership card, so it’d be a waste not to use it."

Zhong Mufeng raised an eyebrow. "Well, if you’re offering, I won’t be shy."

’Getting to hang out with the Brother Mozis without spending my own money? That’s the kind of thing that would make me wake up laughing from a dream.’

Recalling the message Liu Qian had sent her, Jiang Li decided to give Zhong Mufeng another reason to be happy. "Didn’t you say you wanted to go back to the news department? You’ll probably hear something once we’re back at work."

Zhong Mufeng’s eyes widened in disbelief. "Babe, what did you do?"

Jiang Li shrugged. "Nothing much. I just wanted to help you reach your goal."

Zhong Mufeng covered her mouth, her eyes filled with excitement. She giggled, "It’s a good thing you’re not here with me, or I’d have to jump up and give you a huge mwah!"

"You can keep the mwah. But if you’re looking for a boyfriend, you should consider our Ah Chuan first."

"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH—"

Now it was Zhong Mufeng’s turn to cough.

Jiang Li was suspicious. "Wait, why are you getting so worked up?"

Zhong Mufeng swallowed and retorted, "What makes you think I’m worked up?"

Jiang Li held up her index and middle fingers, pointing to her own eyes. "Both of them."

Zhong Mufeng cleared her throat. "Anyway, you still haven’t answered my question. When do I get to be the godmother?"

Jiang Li scoffed. "What, are you that desperate to spend your money?"

’Seeing how quickly Zhong Mufeng changed the subject, something felt very, very wrong.’

She narrowed her eyes and asked accusingly, "Don’t tell me something happened between you two last time?"

Zhong Mufeng immediately sat up straight. "No! What are you talking about!"

She waved her hand dismissively, her gaze darting all over the place. "He’s just a kid. What could possibly happen between us?"

"Zhong Mufeng, you’re acting weird."

Zhong Mufeng licked her lips. "Oh, someone’s calling me, I gotta go." With that, she immediately hung up, terrified that the more she said, the more she’d slip up.

’Honestly, that night with Jing Jichuan was just a heat-of-the-moment thing. But she didn’t regret it. After all, a youthful body was certainly a pleasure for one’s body and soul.’

’The only thing was, she’d said some pretty harsh things afterward, once the passion had cooled.’

’She had assumed Jing Jichuan would have told Jiang Li about it, but from the sound of things, Jiang Li was still in the dark.’

Zhong Mufeng ran a hand through her hair in frustration, not knowing what to do.

******

Jiang Li rested at home for a few days before her classes started up again. Meanwhile, Shen Yanzhi began practicing self-defense.

Just after the New Year, Youjiang was officially renamed Aurora, a name that represented hope.

The short-form drama department grew more established, and they even opened a film and television division.

In addition to developing short-form dramas, the company was also setting its sights on full-length series.

After all, the company’s name was Dream Maker, so they had to make dreams come true.

Half a year passed. Jiang Li finished all five of her courses, and Aurora became the leading name in the jewelry industry.

The reason was simple: every time Jiang Li finished a new sketch, she gave it to Shen Yanzhi. Unwilling to let the fruits of her labor gather dust, he had every single one of them crafted into a physical piece.

Because Jiang Li’s designs were bold and her styles innovative, they attracted a great number of customers.

Whenever Jiang Li produced a new design, Aurora would release a new item, causing business to boom until they directly surpassed the top competitor, Zack.

To celebrate the end of Jiang Li’s courses, Shen Yanzhi bought a small cake.

Jiang Li was now nearly seven months pregnant, and her belly was quite large. Yet, she still moved with the grace of the wind, sometimes even more nimbly than he did.

If it weren’t for her belly, no one would have even known she was pregnant.

As Jiang Li ate the small cake, she watched a news report about the new collection selling out instantly. She raised an eyebrow at Shen Yanzhi. "Speaking of which, I’ve drawn so many designs for you. Did I never ask for a design fee?"

Shen Yanzhi massaged her calves as he replied, "Didn’t I already give you the card for the profit-sharing dividends? Does that not count as your fee?"

Jiang Li shook her head. "Nope."

She fed a bite to Shen Yanzhi. "That’s the salary card you turned over to me, Mr. Major Shareholder."

Shen Yanzhi opened his mouth, a cloying sweetness flooding his senses.

If not for Jiang Li, he probably would have gone his entire life without eating something so sickeningly sweet.

Shen Yanzhi’s hand slowly traveled upward. "Then how about I pay you with my body?"

Jiang Li playfully swatted his hand away. "Who wants you to pay with your body!"