Chapter 378: 173 Courage (First Update) _3

Translator: 549690339

But if Ming Jing remains like this, with no desire and no passion, void from sadness or joy, Tao Xingxing finds it even more meaningless.

Seeing through the secular world prematurely would result in the loss of much happiness, leaving a person feeling like a walking corpse.

However, each person strives for something different, so perhaps Ming Jing is enjoying the path she’s chosen. My thoughts may be rather narrow-minded.

Tao Xingxing simply hopes for Ming Jing to be happy.

“Your phone is ringing.” Ming Jing’s reminder brings Tao Xingxing back to reality.

Tao Xingxing quickly answers her phone: ” mom, Ming Jing and I are at the square here, we are not…okay.”

Tao Xingxing glanced at Ming Jing: “My mom brought a document to the office and needs it urgently. Her assistant took a leave, so I must make a trip to her office.”

“Let’s go, I’ll accompany you.”

Tao Xingxing got up and held Ming Jing’s arm: “I knew you’re the best.”

It took 20 minutes to go to the office, collect the document, and return to Shidai Square. Tao Xingxing, pulling Ming Jing out of the car, asked, M”Ming Jing, would you join me? I’m scared to go alone.”

My mom said she’s at a Sichuan restaurant on the 5th floor named Chun Man Tang, this one right here.”

Tao Xingxing pointed to a shop with the sign Chun Man Tang. The storefront was lavishly decorated, with four attendants standing at the entrance.

Tao Xingxing approached them and said: “I’m here to deliver something for the guests in room 202.”

“Alright, please follow me.” A female waiter escorted them in.

Both of them were wearing school uniforms. Thin and graceful, Ming Jing’s school uniform couldn’t hide her innate elegance. Not only the attendants but many customers gazed at her as she passed.

“I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before…”

“Isn’t that Ming Jing? The one from “Three Meals a Day” show…”

The three attendants exchanged startled glances.

Tao Xingxing leaned towards Ming Jing, giggling: “Walking with you, I’ve now experienced what it’s like to be in the spotlight, like a big star. It feels great.”

Ming Jing gave her a little pull: “Be careful.”

A waiter was approaching with a cart containing wine and an ice bucket. She quickly protected the wine, frowning at Tao Xingxing.

“This is a ’47 Blanc, one bottle is worth 200k. Can you afford to pay for it if you knock it over?”

When Tao Xingxing heard that a bottle of wine was 200k, she was frightened almost senseless. What were they drinking, gold? Even gold wasn’t that expensive…

“Sorry, I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Tao Xingxing quickly apologized.

Ming Jing glanced coldly at the waiter. The waiter suddenly felt a chill on her back, and pushed her cart away inexplicably.

“Be careful when you walk.” Ming Jing reminded her.

Tao Xingxing put her hand to her chest. “A bottle of wine costs 200k? Oh my God…”

Ming Jing looked back to see the waiter pushing her cart inside a room. The door opened partially, and the refined face of a middle-aged man flashed by.

Room 202 was a short distance from the staircase. As the waiter approached the room and knocked, Wu Jiaqi quickly stepped out of the room.

Today, Wu Jiaqi was dressed in a black suit skirt, her hair tied up in a ponytail behind her head, showing the agile spirit of a professional woman. She was a petite and lovely beauty. She was innocent in her youth and her middle age didn’t make her look older, but rather more mature and charming. Her face was a little flushed, probably due to drinking, making her look even more charming.

“Xingxing, you’re here. Ming Jing, I’m sorry my carelessness made you have to come all this way.”

“It’s okay, aunty.” Ming Jing handed the document to Wu Jiaqi.

“You should head home now. It’s going to be late here. Xingxing, your father is on duty tonight, remember to lock the door when you’re at home by yourself…” Wu Jiaqi said, as if she’s talking to herself.

Tao Xingxing responded, and looked at Wu Jiaqi, worried. “Mom, your stomach is not good, you should drink less wine, dad will chide you if he finds out.”

“I know, I know, go home now.” Wu Jiaqi enjoyed her daughter’s care, gave a pampering smile, waved her hand and motioned for them to leave.

At this moment, a man’s voice, mixed with slight drunkenness, came from the room: “Mr. Wu, you’re unfair, trying to sneak away after drinking half of the wine! Oh, is this Mr. Wu’s daughter? How pretty.” A rotund manwalked out of the room, his eyes resting on Tao Xingxing. He was first stunned, but when he laid his eyes on Ming Jing, he was almost floored.

“Where did this fairy come from? Mr. Wu, you sure have good taste.” The man laughed vulgarly.

The expression on Wu Jiaqi’s face changed, and she quickly stepped in front of Ming Jing and Tao Xingxing, her voice cold. “Mr. Li, they are still kids, just here to deliver a quote. Didn’t you say you wouldn’t sign without a quote? I have it here, why not talk about signing the contract?”

“Discussing the contract is fine, fine. What’s this young lady’s name? How old is she? Where does she live?” the man continued, walking towards Ming Jing. “How about having a few drinks with me?”

Tao Xingxing, who had never faced such a situation, instinctively stepped in front of Ming Jing. Even though she was scared, she shoved the man and yelled, “Back off, don’t touch my friend!”

The man staggered backward, a look of anger on his face. He glared at Wu Jiaqi. “Mr. Wu, what’s the meaning of this?”

Wu Jiaqi looked at Ming Jing apologetically. “I’ll apologize later for allowing you to experience such an unpleasant incident. Xingxing, you and Ming Jing leave first, don’t worry about things here.”

Tao Xingxing’s voice had a hint of a sob: “Mom… I’m not leaving. He will definitely bully you. Shall we call the police…”

Wu Jiaqi shook her head: “You two just leave, don’t worry, I can handle this.”

“Leave? No one is going anywhere today. If you want to sign the contract, let this little girl stay and drink a few glasses of wine with me. Don’t worry, it’s just drinking. Your company has been making consecutive mistakes. If you can’t sign this contract, bankruptcy is not far off. You know the gravity of the situation, don’t you, Mr. Wu?”

The man laughed nastily, his gaze fixed on Ming Jing. This young lady sure was different, he found it hard to shift his gaze after seeing her for the first time.

Wu Jiaqi’s face was deathly pale: “Mr. Li, don’t go too far, they’re still children.”

Ming Jing smiled: “Aunty, don’t be angry. Let him see if he has the guts to drink with me.”