The Seductive Wife Kisses and Teases While His Black-Bellied Childhood Friend Spoils Him Crazy - Chapter 8

About ten minutes had passed, and the two finally managed to haul the luggage up to the fifth floor. Just as Jiang Ningxun set the bags down and tried to straighten his back, he stiffened, feeling as though he had developed a sudden case of elderly lumbar disc herniation.

“Hiss.”

Beside him, Bai Roulian noticed this and asked in confusion, “Brother, what is wrong with your waist? Do you want to buy some waist protector patches? They are part of my new stock; help me boost my sales performance!”

Jiang Ningxun clutched his waist and leaned against the wall, his mouth twitching. “No, your brother is poor. Besides, a patch might protect me for a moment, but it cannot protect me for a lifetime.”

His words carried a hidden meaning.

Bai Roulian folded his hands together. “Alright, the suitcases are here. It is time to tell him!”

Jiang Ningxun waved a hand. “Then you tell him. I have to go to a meeting. I need to prepare myself mentally so I am not the only one getting scolded by the boss for being late.”

Behind him, Bai Roulian made a phone call which was answered instantly. He said willfully, “Hello? I am here. Come out and pick me up right now. If you do not, I am not going in.”

A second later, a familiar voice rang out from not far away. “Why did you come by yourself! An Omega out in public without even bringing a bodyguard!”

The voice was fierce. Of course, even fiercer was the identity of the speaker. It was the Big Boss.

Jiang Ningxun’s eyes met the boss’s directly. The boss’s brow furrowed so deeply it could have crushed a fly. Wearing the aura of a high-ranking superior, he criticized Jiang Ningxun harshly. “Jiang Ningxun, did I not say in the group chat? No lateness allowed. Look at what time it is!”

Jiang Ningxun cast a gloomy glance and sighed without offering an explanation. He thought to himself that he had a very annoying boss.

The boss’s name was Ji Zhan, a lion-type Alpha. He was handsome and well-featured, but overall, he looked like a supervisor you did not want to mess with. The dark circles around his eyes made him look like a panda; no one knew what he did every night.

Because he was usually too fierce and lacked a human touch, many employees had developed a rebellious streak, becoming sluggish and disorganized in their work. Only Jiang Ningxun, who was relatively new, was still willing to treat him like a boss. Other employees wished he would disappear immediately; their private gossip sessions were far more active than their actual work.

Jiang Ningxun said, “I am sorry, Boss. I promise I will not be late next time.”

Ji Zhan’s attitude softened slightly. Just as he was about to say something more, Bai Roulian stepped forward with his hands on his hips. He looked up and said with dissatisfaction, “Brother Ningxun was not late! He was helping me move my things. Otherwise, how could I have moved such heavy luggage up here by myself? You do not even have an elevator. If you did, he would not have been late!”

“I!”

Ji Zhan was rendered speechless. Usually so formidable when reprimanding employees, he had actually been scolded into submission in front of this person. He said with some embarrassment, “A new elevator will be installed soon. Do not worry.”

Ji Zhan cleared his throat. Seeing that it was a misunderstanding, he looked at Jiang Ningxun again with a serious expression. “Do not let it happen again. Go inside for the meeting.”

Jiang Ningxun actually wanted to stay and watch the show, mainly to find out the relationship between these two. However, seeing Ji Zhan’s fierce face, his desire for knowledge vanished instantly. He turned and left.

As he reached the corner, the sound of the two arguing reached him from behind.

“Why did you not tell me earlier that you were coming today? I could have picked you up myself or sent a security guard!”

“I am not a child anymore. Can I really get lost just going out? I wanted to give you a surprise, but you were mean to me!”

“I was not being mean. You know that is just my personality. I was afraid you would have an accident like last time. It is very dangerous for an Omega to be out alone!”

“Waaa. If I knew you would act like this, I would not have come at all.”

“I really was not being mean.”

Jiang Ningxun heard everything clearly. He would have to be an idiot not to guess that these two were clearly a couple. At the very least, they were in the honeymoon phase.

Jiang Ningxun thought despondently that it must be nice. At least an Omega could have children to carry on the family line, but he was just an ordinary Beta. What if Song Shidu wanted children in the future?

Jiang Ningxun had tested him before with videos of cute kids, toys, and photos. Song Shidu had always reacted coldly, appearing to dislike children and even finding them noisy. But Jiang Ningxun knew this might just be a facade to put him at ease. Song Shidu wanted children.

As Jiang Ningxun walked and thought, his stomach cramped painfully a few times. He had experienced stomach pain several times during the holiday. He decided he would go to the hospital for a check-up another day.

He arrived at the meeting room where the session had just begun. About a dozen colleagues were seated inside. An elite-looking woman stood at the front, focused on her presentation. As her gaze swept over the row of stylists and employees, she showed no interest at all.

That is, until she saw Jiang Ningxun enter. She smiled slightly and asked, “You must be Jiang Ningxun?”

Jiang Ningxun did not understand how she knew him, so he simply nodded. The woman gestured for him to sit and continued her talk, as if the polite greeting had been nothing more than a formality.

Jiang Ningxun sat next to a colleague and whispered, “What kind of collaboration project requires so many people for a meeting?”

The person replied, “This is a massive project! Do you know who the hottest person in the fashion world is right now?”

Jiang Ningxun fell silent. Of course he knew. It was Qing Zhe.

Qing Zhe had been in the entertainment industry for a year or two now. Just as Jiang Ningxun had once said, with a face like that, he was destined to be a sensation. Sure enough, resources in the fashion world fought over him for endorsements. Based on his looks alone, he had attracted millions of fans. He had also starred in a movie that earned over a hundred million at the box office. This was an honor many stars fought for, yet he had achieved it all on his own.

In terms of styling and design, most people used Qing Zhe’s face as a template. They were desperate for a chance to style him. But a famous person like Qing Zhe naturally had his own exclusive stylists. Why would he use a small company like Xing Yao for his designs?

A flash of inspiration hit Jiang Ningxun. His pupils trembled as he looked at the unfamiliar woman on stage in shock. “So, you are saying this big project is a collaboration with Qing Zhe’s studio?”

“Yes, exactly! According to his manager, Qing Zhe is attending an important red carpet event. He could have spent a fortune on top-tier stylists, but he personally chose our company!”

Jiang Ningxun found it completely absurd. Was Qing Zhe crazy? Everyone knew the level of this small, struggling company; they did not have the ability to style someone like him. Usually, the work they took on involved designing looks for internet celebrities or acting as consultants for obscure actors. Basically, they just muddled through as best as they could. No matter how much money you gave them, the skill level of the employees remained the same.

At that moment, the woman continued, “The red carpet in three months is very important to us. Therefore, I hope to select someone who is serious and possesses high-level skills to do the design. Of course, if the design is good, we will consider a long-term partnership.”

“There is a possibility of becoming Qing Zhe’s personal stylist, with a monthly salary ranging from thirty thousand to fifty thousand yuan.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the room erupted. Everyone began to discuss it excitedly.

“Such a high salary! The most I have ever made was ten thousand!”

“Yours is still okay; I only make four thousand a month and get scolded countless times.”

“Being a personal stylist for Qing Zhe. I do not even dare to dream of it! Did some stroke of luck just hit our company today?”

Only then did Jiang Ningxun speak up. “I have a question.”

The woman looked at him and nodded, indicating he could proceed.

“I remember that Qing Zhe has been rising rapidly in the fashion world. His stylists have changed many times, but every one of them was top-tier. Why did he choose us this time?”

The room went silent. This was the question on everyone’s mind. After all, this massive opportunity had arrived far too suddenly.

The woman looked at Jiang Ningxun for a moment and sighed softly. She offered an excuse. “It is just that Qing Zhe accidentally saw a design from someone in your company. He felt it suited him perfectly, so he chose you.”