Chapter 1840 - 761: Differences (2)

Chapter 1840: Chapter 761: Differences (2)

At this point, Lin Dantong’s high emotional intelligence was revealed. Clearly she’s teasing Zhou Wang, yet she used a tone that begged for help, and her voice was deliberately squeezed.

Zhou Wang obviously found it hard to refuse this suggestion, and then the two of them started role-playing as an adulterous couple over the phone, their terms for each other becoming increasingly bold.

At first, it was the normal "husband and wife," but later, when they completely let loose, Zhou Wang launched into "SMG" and "XJH."

Lin Dantong might have been shy initially, but later she was influenced by Zhou Wang and seemed to truly immerse herself. The two of them went from a couple to a father-daughter relationship... It’s all just a mess.

After calming down, Lin Dantong realized her outburst and hurriedly hung up the phone, forgetting even to say goodnight to Zhou Wang.

Recalling this morning, Zhou Wang still found it a bit ridiculous: how did they end up having a muddled, hour-long "phone affair"?

But it’s no use denying it; this filled in a kind of experience that Zhou Wang had never had before and was quite novel.

It’s just uncertain how they would face each other next time, given Lin Dantong has always maintained a cool and beautiful image and never approached the boundary either physically or figuratively...

Zhou Wang found it somewhat amusing upon recall.

Recollecting, as Sister Xiao Yu parked her electric scooter, Zhou Wang walked over and asked with a smile, "Here to deliver breakfast to me this early morning?"

Ji Xiaoxi had actually noticed Zhou Wang earlier, but she hadn’t figured out how to confront him, hence she kept her head slightly down as Zhou Wang approached.

Seeing Zhou Wang greet her casually all of a sudden, Ji Xiaoxi experienced an odd feeling.

It was as if they had never grown apart and could chat as they did when they first met without any reservations.

So, Ji Xiaoxi suddenly relaxed, no longer avoiding Zhou Wang’s gaze. She looked up with a slight smile and said, "Hmm, I just happened to be off today, so I came by to have a look, and brought you guys some breakfast."

Ji Xiaoxi handed the KFC bag to Zhou Wang, who took it while opening the store door and inviting:

"Come inside for a cup of hot coffee, you look cold. I’ll brew some fresh for you myself."

"..."

The speaker was not aware, but the listener took note.

Ji Xiaoxi used to be really naive, but somehow, now when she heard those words, many indescribable scenes jumped into her mind.

After all, last night during the private filming session, Zhou Wang did grind beans for her for an hour...

Ji Xiaoxi’s face turned red again, but nevertheless, she didn’t refuse and followed Zhou Wang into the store.

Zhou Wang brewed some coffee for Ji Xiaoxi, and as the employees started clocking in, the store gradually got busy. Zhou Wang sensed that Ji Xiaoxi might leave after sitting for a while given their already familiar relationship, so he didn’t deliberately take care of her anymore.

Ji Xiaoxi seemed very quiet as she sat there, her gaze shifting along with Zhou Wang’s movements.

... She had never seen this down-to-earth side of Zhou Wang.

He might call Yang Hao, who was hosting work at another branch, to curse him out, turn to softly speak to a passing employee lady, or suddenly pick up a cloth to clean a dirty spot on the table. He patiently chatted with a client for half an hour, even when they eventually went to the Coastal Farewell Society across the street because they found the price exorbitant, Zhou Wang showed no anger.

This wasn’t the "billionaire" Zhou Wang Ji Xiaoxi knew; it seemed more like an "ordinary person" like her, managing a small business - flesh and blood, no longer as distant.

Ji Xiaoxi was slightly dazed. If it weren’t for the familiar feeling brought by Zhou Wang last night, she would think that the Zhou Wang in front of her, despite sharing a name and resemblance, was actually a different person altogether.

After sitting there for a long time, Ji Xiaoxi suddenly stood up, walked to the front desk, picked up some promotional brochures, returned to the lounge area, and quietly started reading.

Then in the afternoon, when Yang Hao arrived at the store, he was stunned to find Ji Xiaoxi promoting business to a girl who came in for inquiries.

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Yang Hao looked at Zhou Wang confusedly, "Brother Dog, what’s happening?"

"What’s happening? Brother, that’s the difference between you and me."

Zhou Wang remarked enigmatically and then, seeing Yang Hao’s puzzled face, carried a box of Sister Xiao Yu’s homemade desserts over to Ji Xiaoxi.

Ji Xiaoxi helped out all day in the store.

Zhou Wang actually knew Ji Xiaoxi probably realized he was truly "bankrupt" and had to start from scratch, wanting to do something for Zhou Wang her way.

To this, Zhou Wang was quite pleased.

After all, while running the store, he still had to handle the temporary task of "repairing the Wheel." Initially, he fretted over how to make up excuses to meet Ji Xiaoxi frequently without provoking her resentment, but didn’t anticipate Ji Xiaoxi would volunteer herself.

Deeply understanding the art of pulling, Zhou Wang also knew that at such times, impatience would be counterproductive.

The private filming session couldn’t be replicated shortly; from now on, every interaction with Ji Xiaoxi needed to happen as naturally as possible without any signs of design.

He knew how sensitive and fragile her heart was; to prevent the Beidou incident from happening again, he must maintain ample patience...

...

Since that day, Ji Xiaoxi occasionally appeared at the store.

Whenever she was off or finished work early, Ji Xiaoxi would materialize in the store.

Besides, she did more than that. Once, Zhou Wang noticed Ji Xiaoxi discreetly posting on Xiao Sweet Potato, using her not quite strong but substantial influence to promote Zhou Wang in the local Qin Island circle.

Zhou Wang knew Ji Xiaoxi decided to leave the influencer world when she departed Beidou; all her social platforms had long stopped updating.

Now, because of him, she broke her rule.

Realizing this little action of hers, Zhou Wang sensed another appropriate opportunity, so at the store’s closing time, Zhou Wang signaled to Sister Xiao Yu, who had finished cleaning, to leave first, leaving only him and Ji Xiaoxi in the store.

Initially, Ji Xiaoxi was unaware as she helped calculate the day’s revenue until Zhou Wang suddenly pulled down the store door. Ji Xiaoxi looked up and discovered they were in a "closed" space with just her and Zhou Wang left.

At this moment, Ji Xiaoxi felt somewhat alarmed, she stood up cautiously, intending to question Zhou Wang, but Zhou Wang had already sighed and settled on the sofa.

"Ji Xiaoxi, let’s have a talk."

Ji Xiaoxi felt strange since it was the first time Zhou Wang used her full name to address her.

"What should we talk about?"

Realizing it might not be as she imagined, Ji Xiaoxi relaxed too. She started off sitting opposite Zhou Wang but, thinking it seemed too deliberate, moved beside him yet maintained some distance.

"From tomorrow onwards, you don’t need to come anymore..."

"Why?"

Ji Xiaoxi’s heart tightened.

"Can’t you see? This store won’t last long."

Zhou Wang smiled wryly, "I’m already considering selling it; I know your... intentions, which makes me grateful yet ashamed, but I can’t bear seeing you put in futile effort."

"I don’t think it’s a futile effort."

Ji Xiaoxi pursed her lips, instinctively moved a bit closer to Zhou Wang, speaking with some urgency, "Zhou Wang, you, you can’t give up so easily, hasn’t the business been picking up recently..."