After dealing with Ji Cheng and putting that enormous headache behind bars for good, Ji Yunhuai felt most of the weight lift from his shoulders.
He could finally relax after days of running around and keeping his nerves stretched taut. Even the gloom between his brows had faded considerably, leaving him with an air of languid ease now that the dust had settled.
Since it happened to be the weekend, their childhood friends, led by Jiang Feiwan and Cui Anze, took the opportunity to organize a party. Officially, it was to celebrate Ji Yunhuai taking charge of the Ji Group and congratulate him and Lu Xiaoxiao on going public with their relationship. More than anything, though, they wanted an excuse for everyone who had grown up together to get together and unwind.
They chose an exclusive upscale clubhouse owned by the Cui Family. When Ji Yunhuai pushed open the private room's door with Lu Xiaoxiao's hand in his, the party was already in full swing.
Soft background music flowed beneath the gentle lighting, and the faint scents of champagne and sweet pastries filled the air.
The first thing they saw was He Mingchuan hovering around Jiang Feiwan.
"Wanwan, you've finished that merger deal you were working on, right? Did it wear you out? You look like you've lost weight." Holding a glass of juice, He Mingchuan followed close beside Jiang Feiwan, chattering nonstop. "You have to eat properly no matter how busy you are! So, uh... how about I bring you a homemade lunch when I have time? I've been really working on my cooking! My parents wanted to try it, and I wouldn't even cook for them. I only want to cook for you, hehe..."
"Honestly, cooking isn't that hard. Apart from cutting my hand a few times while