Fallen To The Ruthless Obssessive CEO-Chapter 529 - 448_3

Jiang Ruan was the only one he noticed at first glance.

Zhang Di had a liking for her.

He tried to get close to her.

After all, once feelings develop, they’re hard to control.

But Jiang Ruan was very polite to him, so polite that even after having dinner twice, her attitude and tone remained that of a boss and an endorser.

She was smart and naturally guessed his intentions.

She gently turned him down.

Said she wanted to focus on her career.

Zhang Di wasn’t foolish and figured it out, so he didn’t persist, only stealing glances at her when she wasn’t looking.

He watched as she went from a nondescript trainee to today’s popular star step by step.

Seeing her become increasingly popular, with more fans and greater fame.

She even became the spokesperson for many listed conglomerates like the Bao Family, which were much more successful than the Zhang Family.

Since that time, Zhang Di knew he was getting further away from her.

Ultimately, they were not meant to be together.

Sighing, Zhang Di turned and went into the banquet.

With Zhang Di’s support, Jiang Ruan’s participation in the banquet went smoothly tonight.

For a star, attending a banquet involves three things: walking the red carpet, giving a speech, and taking various photos with people.

The speech was all about wishing the Zhang Family continued success.

Jiang Ruan was already thoroughly familiar with it.

She wasn’t afraid of big events like those of the Bao Family, let alone a medium-sized, second-rate company like the Zhang Family.

However, after standing in seven-centimeter stilettos for three to four hours, Jiang Ruan’s feet were still a bit sore.

After the photos, she sat down on a nearby couch to rest, while her assistant fixed her hair, gossiping, "I just looked at Weibo, and some paparazzi already posted pics of you wearing a diamond ring."

"The caption is that Bao Ye’s proposal was successful and Jiang Ruan attended the Zhang Family banquet wearing a thirty-million-dollar diamond ring."

"I guess tomorrow’s Weibo trending topic will all be about this."

"Sister Jiang Ruan, get ready, you’re about to become the most envied woman in Beijing."

Jiang Ruan smiled faintly at these words, "Okay."

It’d be a lie to say she wasn’t excited; no award had ever thrilled her as much as this.

Her eyes were shining brightly.

She touched up her makeup, seeing it was already 9 p.m., and guessed the banquet was about to end.

Jiang Ruan took out her phone, and as soon as she opened WeChat, she saw a message from Bao Ye sent half an hour ago.

A photo and two messages.

A photo of a computer being shut down.

Bao Ye: [Off work]

Bao Ye: [What are you up to?]

Her lips curled into a smile, Jiang Ruan typed a reply: [Attending a banquet.]

As soon as it was sent, the man replied instantly.

[What time does it end? I’ll come pick you up.]

Jiang Ruan glanced up and asked her assistant, "Is the banquet ending soon?"

"I’ve already seen some people leave."

She was the endorser and couldn’t leave early.

Everyone here today was from major conglomerates.

Assistant: "It should be soon; they said it could end a bit after nine."

Jiang Ruan acknowledged with a hum and replied to Bao Ye: [I think it might take another half hour.]

[You don’t have to pick me up, just go home. I’ll find my own way. The company has arranged for a car.]

He had a long day, too.

Jiang Ruan didn’t want to trouble him further.

However, Bao Ye didn’t listen at all.

He was very assertive.

[Give me the address.]

[Be good.]

Staring at those last two words, they unmistakably sounded like coaxing a child.

Jiang Ruan couldn’t help but smile, sending him the address.

On the other end, receiving the address, Bao Ye opened it, glanced at it, then grabbed his suit and walked out.

He happened to run into Chen Nan, who said, "Mr. Bao, are you going home? Could you give me a ride? It’s on the way."

Bao Ye stopped, giving him a glance, "Where’s your car?"

"Sent it for maintenance, it’s not back yet," Chen Nan said.

Bao Ye: "Oh."

"Then you should take a taxi; it’s not on my way."

Chen Nan widened his eyes, "Mr. Bao, how is it not on your way? Money’s hard to earn these days, help me save the taxi fare..."

Before he could finish, Bao Ye interrupted him: "I’m going to pick up my wife."

Bao Ye was in a good mood, teasing him: "She’s up north, you live in the south, are you sure you want to tag along and be a third wheel?"

Chen Nan: "..."

Goodbye then.

Chen Nan’s expression instantly deflated, "Forget it, I’ll just take a taxi home."

As Chen Nan turned away, Bao Ye called after him, "Chen Nan."

Chen Nan’s eyes lit up, turning back, hoping Bao Ye had changed his mind.

Thinking he’d get a ride home.

But Bao Ye said, "You’re not bad looking, take some time to find yourself a girlfriend."