Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?

"President Li, wait a moment."

In the traditional garden courtyard of the restaurant, Wei Jia hurriedly caught up with Li Jing, who had just walked out.

"This matter is indeed my fault. I hope you can give me a chance to apologize."

Li Jing looked back at Wei Jia, who was rushing over in high heels, and calmly said, "President Wei, actually, there's no need for you to be so tense. I just feel that since there's already some unpleasantness because of this issue, continuing the dinner will be awkward. It's better to end it early so everyone can feel better."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jia closely examined Li Jing's gaze, confirming that he wasn't as angry as she imagined, which caused a doubt to arise within her heart, but then she suddenly understood.

"It seems President Li truly views life as a game. These matters don't seem like things worth paying particular attention to in your eyes, do they?"

"I wouldn't call it a game of life. I just think that since I have money now, life should be free and unrestrained. There's no need to wrong myself anymore. Don't you think so, President Wei?"

Seeing the casual and carefree look in Li Jing's eyes, Wei Jia's gaze shifted slightly. She didn't answer his question but instead asked, "In your heart, is a friend like me mean nothing, does it matter or not?"

Hearing this, Li Jing couldn't help but let out a small laugh, "Then in President Wei's eyes, does a friend like me matter or not?"

Originally intending to determine Li Jing's attitude towards her, Wei Jia suddenly realized it was her who had first used him today. The delicate and icy expression on her face changed slightly, and then she took a breath and looked at Li Jing again:

"I do consider you a very special friend, but I shouldn't have treated you as I treat other friends. That's my problem."

Li Jing didn't rush to reply but looked into Wei Jia's sincere gaze for several seconds before smiling, "Well, thank you, President Wei, for holding me in such high regard."

With those words, he turned and once again walked towards the courtyard's doorway.

Wei Jia was slightly startled at this and quickly accelerated to walk alongside Li Jing, saying while walking, "President Li, I hope you'll give me a chance to ask for your forgiveness. I think our friendship shouldn't just end like this."

Li Jing shook his head with a smile, "I've said I'm not blaming you. It's simply that the meal has become uninteresting and I want to go back. Why insist that I forgive you?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Jia frowned slightly, seemingly tired of this explanation from him, showing some displeasure. "President Li, if you're really not angry, won't your view of me after this dinner change even a bit compared to before the dinner?"

Hearing this, Li Jing was a little taken aback and then seriously thought about it before answering, "If you put it that way, after today's incident, I think I would reassess our relationship."

Saying that, he turned to look at Wei Jia, who had a serious expression, and said, "I used to think we were pretty good friends, but in the future, I may feel President Wei is more suitable as a valuable partner rather than a friend. So, let's just be partners who provide value to each other from now on."

With these words, Wei Jia halted her steps, watching Li Jing continue to walk out, seemingly touched by his previous words.

Perhaps it was because of what he had just said, or perhaps because she had drunk three rounds of white wine before.

She tightly stared at his gradually distant back, then bit her red lips, once again chasing after him.

"Li Jing!"

This time, she grabbed Li Jing's arm, her gaze serious and sincere, her attitude seemingly nuanced compared to before.

Hearing her directly call his name this time, Li Jing slightly raised an eyebrow, looking at Wei Jia's face which had become increasingly red under the combined effect of emotions and alcohol, sensing a subtle change in her mindset.

But he still maintained his stance and said, "Is there anything else, President Wei? I believe I've made myself very clear."

"I know I was wrong, no, to be precise, I now understand more clearly where I was wrong. I haven't really made friends in a long time, so for a moment I confused the way I interacted with you with those partners."

Looking at Wei Jia's face, Li Jing inexplicably felt that her originally strong boss aura had diminished slightly, and in her slightly trembling pupils appeared a more womanly essence.

But Li Jing still shook his head, smiling lightly, "President Wei, perhaps you did confuse them, but you've already developed this habit, or rather, your personality just suits this way of interacting with people, there's no need to change.

Let's be partners from now on. If there's anything that needs cooperation, we can negotiate with a cooperative attitude. This way of interacting is also more comfortable for you."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jia lightly bit her silver teeth, staring into Li Jing's eyes, "You clearly know, you know I'm not treating you as a normal partner, you're saying these things just to deliberately irritate me!"

"Irritate you? Don't misunderstand, I haven't thought that far."

Li Jing frowned, then pushed away the hand that was grabbing his wrist and said, "President Wei..."

"Call me by my name."

This time, before Li Jing could finish, Wei Jia interrupted with clenched teeth, "I hope you will call me by my name in the future, rather than as President Wei, just like I've decided to call you Li Jing and not President Li in the future."

Finding himself somewhat perplexed by the sudden change in her emotions, Li Jing re-examined her expression and saw something peculiar deep in her eyes, which surprised him.

He unmistakably felt a young girl's angry and aggrieved emotion in Wei Jia's eyes.

Did he misjudge?

How could she possibly show such an emotion?

Li Jing quickly dismissed this notion and continued, "President Wei, you can call me however you like. But you're the boss, and it's not wrong for me to address you as President Wei."

"From now on, I'm not a boss in front of you, just a friend. Shouldn't friends call each other by their names?"

Wei Jia stared into Li Jing's eyes, which were a bit unrestrained and carefree, continuing, "If you're still willing to regard me as a friend, rather than severing ties because of this."

Hearing her mention severing ties, Li Jing couldn't help but chuckle, "No need to be so drastic, and how come, amid this discussion, I feel like I'm the one who did something wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Jia's expression changed slightly, also realizing her attitude was too forceful, yet she still stubbornly replied, "That's just my nature. If I were still President Wei, I could say nice things to you to maintain the collaboration relationship, but now I am Wei Jia, and I just want to express my genuine attitude towards you. The original source is M|V|L5EMPYR.

If you can accept it, we will be good friends. I won't do something so silly as today in the future. If you can't accept it, I won't say another word, and I'm willing to bear the consequences of today."

Watching her earnest and solemn demeanor, Li Jing looked into her eyes for quite a while to confirm she wasn't acting before he chuckled, "Why do I feel like I'm facing an angry little girl?"

Wei Jia was taken aback, then bit her lip, "Can't I be a little girl in front of my friend?"

Seeing the situation, Li Jing raised an eyebrow, realizing she truly considered him a genuine friend, but couldn't resist teasing, "Then your image in my mind just crumbled."

"Let it crumble; this is the real me. If you want to be friends with me, then be friends; if you don't, I won't force it."

Wei Jia stubbornly and firmly stared into Li Jing's eyes.

Their gazes met, and silence ensued for several dozen seconds.

They stood very close at this moment, close enough that Li Jing could smell the pleasant fragrance of her perfume.

Looking at Wei Jia with a slightly girlish expression, Li Jing suddenly felt as though she had finally taken off the mask, revealing her true self to him.

At such a close distance, gazing at Wei Jia's exquisite features and naturally charming eyes, Li Jing inexplicably felt a surge of attraction, particularly as his peripheral vision caught sight of her snowy neck and the scenery inside her neckline, stirring unrest within him.

Then, he suddenly reached out and embraced her slender waist, pulling her face to within about ten centimeters of his own, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, and softly said,

"Sorry, I only make girlfriends, not female friends."

With that, Li Jing forcefully embraced her, pressing a kiss against her voluptuous red lips.