Chapter 147: Chapter 144: Jin Jumo Didn’t Avoid Him
Li Li frowned, "Miss Jin is now carrying the second young master’s child, and both the second young master and the old master are very satisfied with Miss Jin. Why is madam like this?"
"Is she the only woman in the world who can have children? Don’t think of using a couple of kids as a bargaining chip to marry into the Rong Family." Fang Jingyi pinched her fingertips, her eyes moving rapidly, "These days, I had someone investigate that woman, and I was right, that woman is no good. She sold herself to Mo Chen, and who knows what means she used to painstakingly carry Mo Chen’s child, hoping to become the wife of the Rong Family’s president. What a fine wishful thinking she has!"
Li Li was slightly surprised by these words but couldn’t understand why Fang Jingyi, who was always known for her grace and etiquette, would say such indiscreet and humiliating things.
Fang Jingyi had been unsettled after seeing the news of Rong Mochen announcing his engagement, and couldn’t hold back from seeking out Rong Zhengfeng to persuade him to make Rong Mochen give up the idea of marriage.
Moreover, it’s such a big event for the Rong Family’s president to get married, yet he didn’t even discuss it with her, his mother, before announcing it to the media, which made her feel quite cold-hearted.
This is why she came to Rong Zhengfeng today filled with grievance and anger, only to be informed by Li Li that Rong Zhengfeng had personally gone to the hospital to see Jin Jumo’s grandfather, and shockingly, neither side’s parents had informed her of this formal meeting!
Fang Jingyi’s feelings at this moment could be described as utterly devastated.
With trembling fingers, she pulled out her phone from her bag, dialing a number as she hurriedly walked out.
Li Li watched Fang Jingyi leave furiously and quickly used the desk phone to call Rong Zhengfeng, "Sir, you predicted it accurately. Madam really came to see you today. As per your instructions, I told her you went to see Miss Jin’s grandfather. As expected, she left in a rage."
At Linx Hospital, just as Rong Zhengfeng was leaving the patient’s room after saying goodbye to Jin Jiancheng, holding a cane in one hand and a phone in the other, in a good mood, he chuckled at Li Li’s report, "If she finds out that we’ve already set Mo Chen and Momo’s wedding date, she’ll probably faint from anger."
"..." Li Li was at a loss for words on the other end; after all, she is your daughter-in-law!
After ending the call, Rong Zhengfeng was still all smiles, looking at Rong Mochen and Jin Jumo who came out to see him off, "How about it? Want to go grab a bite together?"
Jin Jumo didn’t speak, glancing at Rong Mochen.
"No time," Rong Mochen said straightforwardly.
"..." Rong Zhengfeng was only speaking casually, but hearing such an immediate refusal left him disgruntled, with a sarcastic huff under his breath, "Yes, you’re too busy, you are the big president. I’m free, I’ve got nothing but time!"
Rong Mochen ignored him.
"..." Jin Jumo felt that Rong Mochen was too rude to Rong Zhengfeng, and feeling a little uneasy, she pursed her lips and said, "As it’s near the year-end, Mr. Rong has been very busy lately. How about I accompany you instead?"
Hearing Jin Jumo making excuses for Rong Mochen, Rong Zhengfeng’s eyes flashed for a moment, and he said pridefully, "No need to eat."
After he finished speaking, he stormed off on his own.
"..."
A high-end café.
Fang Jingting, draped in a velvety short cape, with an expensive leather bag hanging on her arm, walked elegantly yet hastily through the restaurant’s entrance.
Standing at the entrance, she looked around, spotted Fang Jingyi, and walked briskly towards her.
"Sis, did you summon me in such a hurry because of Mo Chen’s sudden engagement announcement?" Fang Jingting said even before sitting down.
Fang Jingyi wore an expression that got irked just at the mention of that issue, looking at the radiant face of Fang Jingting, her brow furrowed, "Where have you been these days?"
"Me?" Fang Jingting smiled, raising her left hand happily, a large gemstone ring gleaming on her index finger, "The past few days were my and Old Huo’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Old Huo specially took me to the Maldives for a holiday. Look, this is what Old Huo got me as an anniversary gift. Isn’t it beautiful?"
In such a distressing moment for Fang Jingyi, Fang Jingting showed off her love and happiness, which left Fang Jingyi hardly pleased, her face cold and saying curtly, "Beautiful what beautiful, tacky and unbearable!"
"..." Fang Jingting’s face twitched, knowing her sister was preoccupied with her troubles, so she didn’t retort.
"Sis..." Fang Jingting began, fiddling with her expensive gemstone ring.
But before she could finish speaking, Fang Jingyi suddenly stood up.
Fang Jingting was taken aback, "Sis, what are you doing?"
Fang Jingyi didn’t look at her, instead with a severe expression, watched something behind her.
Fang Jingting’s eyes flickered as she turned sideways to look back.
"Mrs. Rong, Mrs. Huo, it’s an honor, nice to meet you." A middle-aged man in a formal suit bowed slightly, courteously greeting the two, his demeanor highly enthusiastic.
Fang Jingting frowned, not liking the person, his eyes seemed shifty, turning back to Fang Jingyi, "Sis, who’s this?"
Fang Jingyi pursed her lips, moved to a seat inside, looked at Fang Jingting, and said, "Sit over here."
"..." Fang Jingting raised her brows in surprise, bewildered at Fang Jingyi’s antics, while that middle-aged man stood bowing with a smirk next to the café table’s aisle.
"Come on over," Fang Jingyi said with contained impatience.
With a cloud of confusion in her heart, Fang Jingting took her bag and moved to sit beside Fang Jingyi, muttering, "Sis, what are you up to?"
Fang Jingyi glanced at her, didn’t speak, and coldly looked at the middle-aged man, "Sit down."
"Hey hey." The middle-aged man hurriedly sat down, his eyes wandering over Fang Jingyi and Fang Jingting, and slowly said, "I wonder why the two ladies asked me out?"
Fang Jingting looked at Fang Jingyi, also wanting to know.
Fang Jingting squinted, "Mr. Zhao, the general manager of Ye Hui Bar?"
Zhao Xingwei quickly nodded, "That’s right."
Ye Hui Bar?
Fang Jingting pursed her lips, "The largest bar in Z City, Ye Hui?"
"Even the two ladies know Ye Hui, it’s truly an honor for Zhao to be the general manager of Ye Hui." Zhao Xingwei rubbed his hands together and laughed.
Upon hearing this, Fang Jingting raised her eyebrows, apparently understanding why Fang Jingyi had called him out.
"Since you are the general manager of Ye Hui, do you have impressions of those who have worked there?" Fang Jingyi asked.
Ye Hui is the largest bar in Z City; those coming in and out are either rich or noble. For Zhao Xingwei to become the general manager at Ye Hui, he must have some skills and an understanding far beyond common people.
Upon hearing Fang Jingyi’s question, Zhao Xingwei flashed a toothy grin and said, "I usually don’t remember those details. After all, I don’t handle personnel matters. If Mrs. Rong wants to inquire about something or someone, I can introduce our HR manager at Ye Hui to you."
Fang Jingyi sneered, "No need for such hassle, you definitely know this person."
Zhao Xingwei squinted his eyes, "Who is this person Mrs. Rong is referring to?"
"Surname Jin." Fang Jingyi stared at him.
"Jin?" Zhao Xingwei’s eyes flickered. He stroked his chin, feigning deep thought for a moment, and apologetically smiled, "Oh, my memory! I really can’t quite recall any Miss Jin working at Ye Hui."
"If you don’t remember, why were you so sure it was Miss Jin and not Mr. Jin?" Fang Jingting sneered, her eyes sharp.
Zhao Xingwei raised his eyebrows, his expression unchanged, looking at Fang Jingting without speaking.
The Fang sisters were well known in Z City; they once were the aspiration and goal for all women in the city.
Two women, one married into the Rong Family, the other into the dining giant, the Huo Family.
Between the two sisters, the younger one is more strategic and calculating. Not only did she firmly grasp Huo Xingli, but she also utilized her eldest son’s star power and, with Huo Xingli’s support and assistance, established the Vegetarian Restaurant chain, which now has branches worldwide. She has become the largest shareholder in Huo Group, aside from Huo Xingli.
Truly a double success in love and career!
Fang Jingyi is the typical wealthy wife, appearing gentle, but in reality, she is strong and above others. Most people don’t catch her eye.
Zhao Xingwei knows very well that if it weren’t for something to inquire about, Fang Jingyi wouldn’t even glance at him.
With disdain flashing in his eyes, Zhao Xingwei maintained a smile on his face, "Oh, this truly wronged Zhao. How could I know whether it’s male or female, it was just a casual remark."
After a pause, Zhao Xingwei said, "So, is Mrs. Rong looking to inquire about a Miss Jin?"
Fang Jingyi was somewhat impatient; dealing with someone like him really annoyed her, she frowned deeply, staring at Zhao Xingwei, "Mr. Zhao, let’s not beat around the bush. The reason I asked you out today is to inquire about someone. Her name is Jin Jumo. Don’t rush to deny it, I am asking because I am sure you know her."
Zhao Xingwei chuckled, "So Mrs. Rong is looking to inquire about Momo? Ah, I know her, we are quite familiar."
Quite familiar?
Fang Jingyi and Fang Jingting exchanged a glance.
"In what way are you familiar? Did you introduce Miss Jin to work at Ye Hui before?" Fang Jingyi’s voice deepened.
"To be honest, Momo was with me for a while. Back then, she told me she needed a large sum of money, and coincidentally Ye Hui was lacking; we needed people in that area, so I brought her in." Zhao Xingwei said.
Fang Jingyi looked thunderstruck, shock written all over her face as she stared at Zhao Xingwei, "What did you say? Jin Jumo was with you?"
Not only that... Her so-called work at Ye Hui turned out to be...
Heavens!
How could this woman be so disgusting?
Fang Jingyi couldn’t help but clench her hands on the table, trembling, "Then what happened? How did she end up..." enticing Mo Chen!
"Wasn’t she with you? How could you let her do such work!"
Zhao Xingwei nonchalantly chuckled, "Mrs. Rong, I could tell at a glance that Momo was a woman with ambition. She could never willingly stay with me. Alas, I was initially deceived by her innocent face. When she said she needed a large amount of money, I even gave her three hundred thousand. But later, didn’t she just leave me?"