How Much Longer Are You Going to Hold Me

Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan walked out of Qinglan Design Company together.

The two of them went straight to Xiao Bei's car.

Ji Qinglan didn't usually drive to school, so she hadn't brought her car.

When Ji Qinglan saw Xiao Bei's car, a hint of surprise flickered in her eyes.

"Junior, I wouldn't have guessed. You have taste, and you're quite low-key!"

"What else did you think I drove?"

Xiao Bei opened the car door for Ji Qinglan and then asked.

Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei and said, "I thought you'd be like other rich second-generation kids, with a standard supercar!"

It wasn't unreasonable for Ji Qinglan to think that. She had managed to start Qinglan Design Company while in her third year of university, and it had already gained some fame.

Her family must not be ordinary, so the people she interacted with were among the top tier in Hangcheng.

Almost every second-generation heir from those families owned a supercar, though there were exceptions, and some were very outstanding.

But they were few and far between.

Xiao Bei smiled faintly. "I wish I were a rich second-generation kid, then I wouldn't have to work so hard!"

After Ji Qinglan got into the car, Xiao Bei said calmly and then closed the car door for her.

Ji Qinglan was slightly taken aback.

She was a bit confused by what Xiao Bei had just said. Was he... not a rich second-generation heir?

But...

At this moment, Ji Qinglan felt a sense of curiosity towards Xiao Bei.

Soon, Xiao Bei got into the car. Ji Qinglan looked at his profile; he was truly handsome.

Who said women don't like handsome guys?

Everyone is a visual creature; at least, the impression he made now was a good one.

Xiao Bei glanced at Ji Qinglan and then, to her surprised eyes, leaned in.

Ji Qinglan was stunned by Xiao Bei's sudden action.

What was he going to do?

But soon, Ji Qinglan understood Xiao Bei's intention.

Xiao Bei reached past her, grabbed the seatbelt, and fastened it for Ji Qinglan.

"Fasten your seatbelt when you're in the car. Safety for you and me."

Xiao Bei made a small joke.

Ji Qinglan reached up to smooth her hair, her cheeks flushed, and she looked at Xiao Bei with feigned composure.

"Mhm, Junior is right!"

Only she knew how flustered she felt inside.

Xiao Bei was the first guy who could face her with such poise and confidence. Although her clients included many wealthy individuals, they were all quite old, and out of respect for her family's background, they treated her with deference.

Among the younger generation, there were very few guys who dared to face her directly.

But Xiao Bei was definitely the first to face her with such composure. And Ji Qinglan realized something now.

The confidence radiating from Xiao Bei was much stronger than her own!

Soon, silence fell within the car.

Xiao Bei started the engine and drove towards the Europe and America Financial Plaza.

A few minutes later, Xiao Bei parked the car at the Europe and America Financial Plaza.

"We're here, Senior. Let's get out and take a look!"

Xiao Bei said to Ji Qinglan with a smile.

Ji Qinglan nodded, and then they both got out of the car.

They walked towards the building.

"By the way, Junior, what are you planning to do here?"

Ji Qinglan asked curiously as she walked beside Xiao Bei.

"Financial venture capital!"

"So, you're aiming to become capital?"

"You could see it that way."

Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan arrived at the elevator lobby. Xiao Bei gentlemanly stepped aside, allowing Ji Qinglan to enter first.

"Junior, with such a large investment, it seems your family is very supportive of you!"

Ji Qinglan asked this deliberately because she wanted to know the answer to Xiao Bei's previous statement.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bei smiled slightly, "My family didn't support me. I mainly wanted to find something to do myself, so I'll have to trouble you, senior, to supervise the work then."

Xiao Bei clearly didn't want to discuss his family much, nor would he proactively tell Ji Qinglan that he was an orphan.

There was really no need.

If Xiao Bei needed to use that reason to gain favor or sympathy.

Then he wouldn't be Xiao Bei.

Ji Qinglan was also a woman with high emotional intelligence. After hearing Xiao Bei's words, she knew he didn't want to discuss the topic.

But she also gained some information. The junior in front of her was starting his own business and likely didn't have his family's support. Similarly, perhaps his relationship with his family wasn't very good.

She could confirm the former, but she couldn't be 100% sure about the latter.

However, it was undeniable that the junior in front of her was definitely an outstanding individual among his peers.

Soon, the elevator arrived at the 30th floor.

"Senior, it's here."

Xiao Bei led the way, turning his head to smile at Ji Qinglan.

Ji Qinglan nodded, and under Xiao Bei's guidance, she began the tour. She was particularly pleased when she saw there were two balconies.

"Xiao Bei, one of these balconies can be used as your office balcony, and the other can have some lawn and chairs placed on it to become a leisure area."

Xiao Bei looked at Ji Qinglan's expression and smiled. As expected, once they entered Ji Qinglan's professional domain.

Her entire demeanor changed.

Who says only men are handsome when they're working hard? Women are also most beautiful when they're working hard!

Xiao Bei followed behind Ji Qinglan, assisting her. The main task was for Ji Qinglan to measure some things.

Soon, the two arrived at the last spot to be measured.

It was an area between a beam and a pillar.

Ji Qinglan took out her tape measure, preparing to start from the pillar and pull it to the opposite corner.

Xiao Bei originally wanted to do it himself, but Ji Qinglan said it was her job and she couldn't let the client do it.

So, Xiao Bei could only stand by the side, holding a notebook for Ji Qinglan to record.

Soon, Ji Qinglan reached the wall.

"2.23 meters, Xiao Bei!"

"Okay, got it."

Xiao Bei quickly recorded it in the notebook.

Ji Qinglan also put away the tape measure and walked towards Xiao Bei.

Just as Xiao Bei finished recording and was about to hand the notebook to Ji Qinglan, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Watch out!"

With that, Xiao Bei threw the notebook he was holding and sprinted towards Ji Qinglan.

Before Ji Qinglan could react, Xiao Bei had already extended his hand and grabbed her wrist.

With a pull, Ji Qinglan was quickly pulled into Xiao Bei's embrace.

Ji Qinglan was stunned at that moment.

But she soon saw that a piece of cement debris, about the size of a fist, had fallen from the beam above the spot where she had been standing.

If she had been wearing a safety helmet, it wouldn't have been a problem.

However, she hadn't worn a safety helmet today because she planned to return to school after measuring with Xiao Bei.

After the cement debris hit the ground, Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Bei was still looking at the cement debris.

Ji Qinglan, who was in Xiao Bei's arms at that moment, caught a whiff of his scent and was momentarily stunned, then blushed.

"You... how long are you going to hold me?"