I Want To Move In Next Door
Chapter 98: Ease (2)_1

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Ease (2)_1

"This business trip was arranged last week, and Secretary Sun was supposed to accompany me. Do you think we should change it last-minute to Secretary Ai?"

Han Jingnian’s fingers, which were gliding on his computer’s touchpad, came to a halt. After a moment, he spoke: "No need."

Huh? No need? Wasn’t Jingnian planning to showcase his virtues to his wife through her friend? Why did he change his mind so quickly?

Zhang Te, taken aback, raised his head and glanced at Han Jingnian through the rear-view mirror.

As if Han Jingnian knew he was being watched, he nonchalantly remarked again, "From now on, let’s continue with Secretary Sun."

"Why?" Zhang Te blurted out, realizing he might have overstepped a line. He wanted to remedy the situation by saying, "Alright, Mr. Han, I’ve got it." But before he could, Han Jingnian responded.

"To keep her at ease."

To keep at ease? Zhang Te was confused: "Who do you want to keep at ease?"

"Her friend is single, it’s better to limit our interaction..." Han Jingnian paused before adding, "... to avoid unnecessary complications. More importantly, I do not want my actions to hurt her friendship."

At this point, Zhang Te finally understood.

Secretary Sun was a married woman. Not to mention that she was a mother of two and could be Han’s own mother judging by her age.

Whereas Secretary Ai was young and beautiful. Although she was the wife’s best friend, she was a single and young woman. The relationship between executives and secretaries could often be misinterpreted. Frequent interactions could potentially spark gossip. Instead of creating a better impression on his wife, it might even damage it!

Oh dear... At this sudden realization, Zhang Te almost slammed on the brakes.

Wasn’t Mr. Han supposed to be a high-IQ, low-EQ individual? How could he have thought this through more thoroughly than him, a seasoned veteran of romantic relationships?!

Han Jingnian noticed Zhang Te’s silence but didn’t probe deeper into his thoughts. After staring at his computer for a bit, he seemed to remember something and spoke again: "Oh right, we’re not going to the office anymore. Drive me home."

Zhang Te made an affirmative sound and hastily switched routes at the approaching intersection.

Arriving at the residential building’s underground parking lot, Han Jingnian told Zhang Te to "Wait for me in the car" before he left for the elevator.

He keyed in the passcode, pushed open the door, and was greeted by darkness.

He frowned and hastily switched on the lights, changed his shoes, and walked further inside.

It was already eight fifty, yet she hadn’t returned home?

Han Jingnian opened the fridge, gulped down another Yakult that Xia Wan’an had stocked, then went to the storage room to get a suitcase and drag it into the bedroom.

He randomly picked out a few clothes and threw them into his suitcase. Then he sat on the edge of his bed and patiently waited, while constantly checking the time.

At nine thirty, Zhang Te called again but Han Jingnian didn’t respond to his pleas and continued to sit still.

At nine forty, Zhang Te’s voice was tinged with desperation on the phone.

At nine forty-five, there was finally some stirring at the front door.

Han Jingnian listened attentively as the footsteps neared his bedroom. Then, he got up, approached his suitcase, and leisurely zipped it up.

As he finished zipping up his suitcase, Xia Wan’an appeared at the entrance of the dressing room.

He looked up to see her, feigning surprise, before casually stating three seconds later, "I’m going on a business trip, to Shanghai."

PS: Haha, boss Han’s determination to survive really explodes in front of Wan’an! I love how he stealthily reports his whereabouts to her!

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