chapter 3: finding a job to pay back the loan

Author @lin yan

The next morning

After breakfast, the duo went to the room to dress up. " What do you think he want to see me for".

"I don't know, probably wants to

scam you again with money" Gu  baobei answer.

Xinyi paused and turned around to face her "you still don't believe what I said yesterday,huh?"

"I still think you were dumb to just get fool like that"

Xinyi swung the satchel over her shoulder " fine, let's forget about it for now".

An hour later

" We are getting off here " baobei said to the taxi man.

After the man parked, they got out and xinyi paid for the fare.

The man handed the change to her but xinyi refused, she pushed the money in to his hand, mouthing that he should keep the change.

Baobei shook his head as she witness their little action.

" What planet are you from?"

"Huh!!!" Xinyi caught up with her friend who was already walking away

"You are getting too generous".

Xinyi smiled and puff up her cheek.

'that wasn't a compliment ' baobei thought.

They entered the restaurant, xinyi couldn't see the people she was expecting.

"What's wrong".

"I can't find them".

" Call him, asked about his location" baobei suggested.

"Ok but let go outside first".

Outside xinyi tried contacting the driver but it didn't go through.

"Do you think this is another trick". Xinyi turned and ask baobei.

"I... Baobei attention got distracted "hey yiyi check out that car coming through way". She tap xinyi who also look at the direction she looking at.

"Cool" another expensive car, luckily I'm not driving today . Xinyi mind drifted to the handsome man she saw yesterday.

" Isn't that the limited edition car worth of 18. 5 million US dollars. Hey what's the name again?" Baobei kept tugging at xinyi sleeve to get her attention.

" Pagani zonda HP barchetta".

"Yeah my dream car" baobei held her burning cheek.

Soon the car halt, a young man got out from the driver seat. He walked over to the back seat and open the door wide.

Xinyi watched in awe as the handsome face that has been tormenting her since yesterday finally came to her view.

" Argh, so hot and sexy"

She said aloud that baobei heard her. She looked at her flushed cheeks and was at a loss of what to do.  Probably the man felt the burning gaze on him and turned to her direction. His eyes happened to meet with hers. Xinyi almost fainted. " He look at her, did you see that, he look at me". Xinyi was practically screaming now. Baobei felt embarrassed as strange gaze were shooting at their direction. She forcefully tugged her down and cover her mouth.

"That's enough, get a hold of yourself chen xinyi".

Xinyi got back her rationality.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't control it" she realized her BF was truly angry. " Is that the man you were talking about"

" Yeah but I can't see the middle aged man of yesterday".

"It's doesn't matter, leave the case to me. I know how to handle it".

They walked up to the car where the man was leaning against it.

"Hi, I believe you guys already know each other, you invited us to come to this restaurant by this exact time" she showed the message send by the driver" but you are 10 minutes late". Baobei glanced at her wristwatch and glanced back at the good-looking young man standing beside him who happens to be his assistant"

" We are sorry miss... "

" Gu baobei" baobei help him out.

" Nice to meet you, I'm Bai yang"

He extended hands for a handshake.

" Can I add you on we chat" baobei ask and the young man agreed. Xinyi became speechless. " What are you doing, is that still part of the plan". Xinyi whispered to her ear. Baobei gave her a reassuring smile. xinyi became more confused, why does it look like she has just help baobei to find a dating partner. She could helplessly look at the handsome man who shown  no reaction.

'Ahh I'm doomed ' xinyi lament silently.

" Hi,I'm chen xinyi, what's your name". she decided to follow her friend pattern

The guy looked at her for a fleeting second and said in a low tone " let go inside, the lawyer is waiting".

"Huh lawyer? She looked at him incredulously. The guy paid her no further attention and walk out.

" Baobao, did you hear that".

"Yeah, I did. Why are you still standing here". Baobei dragged her along.

A man dressed in a white suit stood up as the guy approached      " welcome young master Li, it's a pleasure to meet you again".

" En" the guy sat down.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting, lawyer An". Assistant yang made the apology.

"It's nothing. I just arrives".

Xinyi and baobei stood at the side. "Young master Li. Who is  he,I have never heard of the surname Li in Xi'an city". Xinyi murmured.

" Young master Li, I have carefully drafted the contract to your request. Please take a look".

" No need" the man said curtly.

His assistant quickly collect it from him to ease the awkwardness. After flipping through it,he gave it to xinyi.

" Miss chen, please sit down and go through it". Xinyi glanced at all the empty seat and purposely sat down on the seat next to him.

Others always took their seat.

Now reading through the contract, xinyi almost died from anger. What's the need of a contract, didn't she say she will pay for the damage. What's with the statement that she must pay up within a year. After what seems like forever, she slowly raise her head "I don't understand anything here, is there any need for a contract"

" Miss chen, everything has to be documented" the assistant answered. Chen xinyi look at the assistant with displeasure. She is asking his boss, not him.

"Hey the one with the surname Li, I'm talking to you. Answer me or can't you talk". Xinyi spoke with clear intentions that she is looking for trouble. The assistant, the lawyer and even her best friend were shocked. The lawyer choke on the water he was about drinking.  " Miss chen, please mind your manners" the assistant spoke up

Xinyi didn't mind the little signal her best friend was sending to her.

Meanwhile the guy she was talking to didn't reveal any slightest expression or reaction.

Xinyi stood up " why do I have a stipulated period to finish the payment. How can I possibly pay up such big money in a year. Huh tell me". Xinyi retorted

" Yiyi, don't be sad, we will pay up but one year is too short. How about five years."

" Yes within five years we will pay up".  Xinyi put her hands together in a pleading manner while looking at him with those puppy eyes.

The man didn't lift an eyelid to her, obviously this man isn't interested in what she has to say " The car is covered by insurance". The young master Li finally said.

Xinyi quickly understood the underlying meaning behind those simple sentence.

Previously she pleaded with him not to involve the insurance company. " Fine I have reduce it to two years".

" Miss chen, sign the contract, it's already drafted and can't be alter." Bai yang notice how the man was impatiently tapping on the table and knew his time is already exhausted here.

Suddenly, the man stood and turn to lawyer An " I believe you know what to do" he spat out those words and walk out.

" Yes, yes, don't worry I will do my work well."

Xinyi didn't have a chance to go after him because the lawyer stopped her and insisted she sign on it or the insurance company will know about it.

Xinyi reluctantly sign the contract.

" Thanks for your cooperation" the lawyer took the signed contract from her and left.

Now the two friends sat facing each other, not knowing what to do.

Inside the car

assistant yang glanced at the calm and composed man sitting cross legged and reading a business newspaper. He couldn't help asking " president Li, do you think miss chen will sign that contract?."

The man glanced at the side of the road." Drive to the company". He said coolly.

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"I think I'm..."

_ her stomach made a loud grumbling noise. _

"Applicable to me too" baobei cackle up at their shamelessness.

" So stingy, he didn't even place an order for us". Xinyi hit the empty table with her fist.

" Hey I believe you now, the car isn't fake".

" What's the use, I wish it was fake". Xinyi rub her stomach.

" The menu here is too expensive, yiyi let's go home".

They carried their bag.

Almost out of the restaurant, they heard their name.

"Hey yiyi, baobei".

They saw their ex-classmate entering the restaurant.

They waved back at her

" Hey, the guy beside miaomiao looks familiar like that guy that was dating you in college"

"Yeah that's him".

" how are you baobei, yiyi . You guys are still together".

"Yeah, did you wished us to separate".gu baobei said

" I'm not bother about that. Hey meet my boyfriend  Mai Xiang".

"I know, isn't he yiyi ex".

Miaomiao look turned ugly.

" What's do you mean. He is my boyfriend now". She retorted

" Don't take offense,I was just saying that in passing. He wasn't yiyi type to begin with".

" Baobao, that's too much".  Xinyi whispered to her.

" I want to trash this woman, any problem with that?" Baobei whispered back.

" Hey,I wonder what makes our path to cross today" xinyi uttered.

" Longest time yiyi, how are you doing".

" It's chen xinyi".

Prone to xinyi response, the guy felt embarrassed and slowly redraw his hand back.

" This restaurant is new, I heard it's built by my CEO , so I came to take a look". Miaomiao spoke with pride.

" Where do you work"? Xinyi asked

" Lz corporation, RD department".

" Oh" baobei and xinyi exchanged glance.

" What's about you. This restaurant is super expensive, I'm sure you guys can't afford a meal here".

" You are right. Since you are here,  Why don't you buy meals for us". baobei quickly answer

" Yeah we are hungry". At that moment, her stomach grumble again.

-Blatant disgust - miaomiao smirk.

The duo follow them inside, when the waiter brought the menu, baobei place a lot of order for only her and xinyi.

When the food arrived, the duo didn't bother with etiquette and directly dig into the food, leaving Miaomiao utterly speechless.

" Eat more, you are getting skinny". Suddenly Mai Xiang peeled a shrimp and put it inside xinyi plate. Xinyi ate it while still looking deadpan. Seeing she didn't reject him, he peel another shrimp and drop it inside her plate.

" Bro Xiang, what are you doing".

Miaomiao took the shrimp from xinyi plate and ate it. Xinyi didn't said anything.

" You... Can't you see she is hungry. Don't be callous".

" I can peel the shrimp for her but why do you have to do it. Do you still care so much for her".

"Watch your mouth, Miaomiao"

" Why, she doesn't love you anymore. Can't you just concentrate on me?"

Baobei heard their bickering   and laughed out loud. After eating to their satisfaction, they wiped their mouth and stood up.

" Thanks for the meal today. Next time we'll return the favor" xinyi said.

" Mr Mai, please take care of your girlfriend."baobei added.

They bade farewell and left, leaving a huge bills for them to pay up.

Inside the taxi, going back home

Baobei snorted " so shameless, she actually have the gut to show up at us, despite all what she did back then."

" Are you talking about miaomiao?".

" En, wasn't she the cause of your breakup with ma Xiang."

" Right, it's a good thing they are together now".

Gu baobei suddenly shook her head and say" Yiyi, I really pity".

you".  Xinyi look at her in a confused state " why?"

" Ugh your love rival is also your work rival." She thumbs up.

" Well I guess so." Xinyi scratch her head awkwardly.

" Hey, aren't you starting work tomorrow?"baobei put down her phone and shift closer to her.

Xinyi nodded.

" Have you done research?"

" No, I haven't even study the document of conducts.   -sigh-You know what"  she took baobei hand and place it on her palm.

"Help me scourge for information about this company, while I will do the rest".

" What will be my reward?"

"Don't worry, I will treat you to your favorite meal". Xinyi said.

" Deal " they shook hands together and baobei smiled.

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