novelraw Chapter 0161 The Best Blessing
Chapter 0161 The Best Blessing
Late May.
City A is located near the sea.
The luxury cruise ship "Starship" is sailing through the waves.
This is Limitless's internal celebration party after its IPO.
There were no media outlets with long lenses and microphones.
There were no difficult investors either.
Only a team that fights side by side.
The deck was brightly lit.
A jazz band was playing upbeat tunes in the corner.
The sea breeze dispelled the early summer heat and the gloom that had been hanging over everyone's heads for the past six months.
"Cheers!"
Jia Pengxiu stood in the center of the deck, holding a wine glass, his face flushed.
"Homage to Limitlessness! Homage to Freedom! Homage to Sudden Wealth!"
Zhang Annian pulled him away with disgust.
"Drink less, or you might fall into the sea."
Laughter and cheers filled the air.
The relief of surviving the ordeal and the joy of success were written on everyone's faces.
……
The other end of the deck.
A relatively quiet viewing area.
Jiang Ci and Wen Ning leaned side by side against the white railing.
He took off his suit jacket, leaving him only in a white shirt.
The tie hung loosely around his neck.
He was holding a glass of champagne.
Wen Ning was wearing that starry black evening gown.
The sea breeze made her long hair a little messy.
Jiang Ci turned to the side.
He naturally raised his hand and tucked the stray hairs that had blown onto her cheek behind her ear.
His gaze shifted from the noisy crowd and landed entirely on her.
Her eyes were filled with a tenderness that even the sea breeze couldn't dispel.
"Are you cold?" he asked.
Wen Ning shook his head, looking at the dark sea in the distance.
"It's not cold. The sea breeze feels very comfortable."
The crisp sound of high heels tapping on the wooden deck could be heard.
It has a very strong sense of rhythm.
They both turned around at the same time.
Su Qing walked over.
She changed out of her usual business suit and put on a burgundy deep-V dress.
Her long hair was permed into big waves.
Her beauty is flamboyant and radiant.
He was holding a glass of champagne.
She stopped in front of the two men.
The sea breeze blew her skirt.
Su Qing's gaze first fell on Jiang Ci and Wen Ning's tightly clasped hands.
Even in this relaxing moment.
Jiang Ci's other hand was still firmly holding Wen Ning's.
Their fingers were intertwined.
It's like an instinct etched into your bones.
Su Qing watched this scene unfold.
There was no jealousy, nor resentment.
There is only one kind of complete and utterly liberating clarity.
She raised the champagne glass in her hand.
"General Manager Jiang, Wenzhou's great artist."
Su Qing spoke.
The sound was clearly audible in the sea breeze.
She looked at Wen Ning.
His eyes were filled with genuine appreciation.
"This glass of wine is for you all."
Jiang Ci raised an eyebrow slightly and picked up his wine glass.
Wen Ning also picked up the juice next to her (Jiang Ci, out of consideration for her stomach, did not let her drink alcohol).
Su Qing looked at the two of them.
She sighed softly.
"I used to think..."
"Jiang Ci is a madman who would risk his life for his career."
"Wen Ning, on the other hand, is a pampered young lady who only knows how to hide in her ivory tower and can't endure hardship."
She laughed self-deprecatingly.
He frankly dissected his past prejudices.
"I thought you were from two different worlds."
"Like water and fire, it simply cannot last."
"I even think that Wen Ning will drag Jiang Ci down and ruin Limitless."
Jiang Ci's eyes turned slightly cold.
He held Wen Ning's hand, unconsciously tightening his grip.
I was just about to speak.
Su Qing shook her head, stopping him.
"But now."
Su Qing's gaze softened considerably.
She looked at Wen Ning.
"I've realized I was wrong."
"That's completely wrong."
"Wen Ning is not a burden."
"She is a comrade-in-arms who can hold up half the sky."
"Without that painting 'Vitality,' 'Muse' could not have opened up the international market so quickly."
She then looked at Jiang Ci.
"And you are not an indestructible machine either."
"Without her, you would probably have become a cold-blooded tyrant long ago, or died of exhaustion in the dead of night."
The waves crashed against the hull of the ship.
Splash, splash.
Su Qing raised her wine glass.
The glass shimmered under the light.
"You are not from two different worlds."
Su Qing's voice carried a hint of emotion and sincere respect.
"Now it seems..."
"You created this new world for each other."
"Jiang Ci, Wen Ning."
Congratulations!
"Although I didn't want to admit it before."
"But you two are truly a perfect match."
Perfect match.
These two words, spoken by Su Qing, carried immense weight.
Jiang Ci listened.
The hint of defensiveness and coldness in his eyes completely vanished.
He looked at Su Qing.
This woman had once fought alongside him on the battlefield, had harbored feelings for him, and had even vehemently opposed their relationship.
He raised his champagne glass.
He gently touched Su Qing's cup.
A crisp "ding" sounded.
Thanks.
Jiang Ci uttered two words.
Simple and straightforward.
It contained recognition of her efforts over the past three years and acceptance of this blessing.
Wen Ning also raised the juice in her hand.
She looked at Su Qing.
Looking at this outstanding woman who once made her feel inferior, but is now her confidante.
"President Su."
Wen Ning's eyebrows curved, and her smile was bright and cheerful.
"Thank you for your blessing."
I wish you the same.
"Wishing our powerful, beautiful, and all-powerful CEO Su all the best."
She touched the cup to it.
"May you find that special someone soon, someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."
Su Qing was stunned for a moment.
Then, she let out a hearty laugh.
"Thank you for your kind words."
She tilted her head back.
He downed the champagne in one gulp.
The sea breeze is blowing.
The two women's gazes met in mid-air.
Smile at each other.
All the past events, all the misunderstandings and prejudices.
Everything vanished in this glass of wine.
"I won't disturb your time together."
Su Qing turned around.
He waved his hand casually.
"I'm going to teach Jia Pengxiu a lesson; that kid has almost emptied the wine cellar."
The sound of high heels gradually faded into the distance.
In this corner of the deck, only the two of them remained once again.
……
The night sky was deep and dark.
The stars twinkled.
"Bang--!"
Sudden.
A bright beam of light rose from the sea not far away.
A beam of light shot into the sky.
It exploded with a deafening roar in the pitch-black night.
It was a grand fireworks display at sea.
This was specially prepared by Jiang Ci for tonight.
Colorful sparks burst in the sky.
It illuminated the entire cruise ship.
It also illuminated Wen Ning's upturned face.
"What a nice view."
Wen Ning gazed at the dazzling sky, her eyes reflecting the starlight.
A tightness appeared around my waist.
Jiang Ci hugged her from behind.
He lowered his head.
Warm breath sprayed onto her earlobes.
"Ningning."
He called her softly amidst the explosions of fireworks.
"Um?"
Wen Ning turned his head away.
Jiang Ci's lips were almost touching her earlobe.
His voice was deep and hoarse.
It carried an irresistible allure, along with a hint of feigned grievance.
Everyone says we're a perfect match.
He tightened his arms, holding her firmly in his embrace.
"so."
He paused.
"Wife."
These two words.
His calls were both extremely natural and extremely tender.
The heat made Wen Ning shudder.
"When...?"
Jiang Ci nuzzled her cheek.
"When will I be promoted to a permanent position?"
Wen Ning's face flushed red instantly.
Even the roots of my ears felt like they were on fire.
She knew what he meant by "becoming a permanent employee".
He always carried the pink diamond ring that he never gave away.
Wen Ning did not answer immediately.
She watched the fireworks continuously blooming in the sky.
His lips couldn't help but curl upwards in a wide smile.
She turned around.
She stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck.
Stand on tiptoes.
Amidst the dazzling flames.
She looked into his eyes, her tone sweet and charming, yet incredibly serious.
"It depends on your performance."
Jiang Ci was stunned for a moment.
immediately.
He chuckled softly.
Chest vibration.
"it is good."
He lowered his head and precisely captured her red lips.