Chapter 237: Buying Tickets
A week later, Li Jing finally received a call from Wei Jia again.
Li Jing was just stepping off the treadmill at home, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a towel.
For the sake of his sexual well-being and longevity, Li Jing had previously asked Huang Jun to create a fitness plan for him.
He didn't aim to build big muscles, as long as he could maintain a healthy body.
Huang Jun took Li Jing's request very seriously, not only personally customizing a fitness plan for him but also finding a well-known nutritionist to design a daily diet plan.
Li Jing had been working out according to Huang Jun's plan for nearly a month. Although he only spent an hour each day, his overall physical functions had noticeably improved.
Moreover, Huang Jun also tested Li Jing's physical changes with instruments every week, then adjusted the subsequent training plan.
Currently, Li Jing's basal metabolism and mental state were much better than before, and traces of training were even visible on his body, with muscle outlines faintly discernible on his toned frame.
Not only Li Jing noticed the changes in his body, but even Zhang Xinxin and An Tong sensed the difference in him.
What pleased Li Jing the most was that he now dealt with Zhang Xinxin's juicer-like energy more easily than before, without being so flustered.
And Zhang Xinxin also felt a stronger impact and thrill when she was with Li Jing, becoming increasingly obsessed with the days spent with him.
At this moment, after wiping the sweat from his forehead and neck, Li Jing picked up the phone that had been ringing for over ten seconds, and smilingly said, "Boss Wei, what's up? Finally remembered me?"
"Stop being cheeky, I've been quite busy with this matter for you lately."
Wei Jia's voice sounded somewhat tired, apparently not in the mood for jokes with Li Jing, directly saying, "We've chosen a preliminary destination based on your ideas and requirements, and we plan to go on-site to see if it's suitable for charity.
If you want to join, come to Lishui City this afternoon, and we'll go together."
"How many people?"
Li Jing took a sip from his water cup and asked, "Is it just the two of us?"
"Of course not; you think charity work is just going there with money to make a transfer?"
Wei Jia replied irritably, "This time our company will send seven or eight people. To expand publicity, we also invited Tuantuan. She can use social media to help promote this event."
"Tuantuan?"
Li Jing was puzzled at first, then recalled that the web celebrity who represented Wei Jia at his moving party was indeed named Xu Tuantuan.
"Yes, she will also donate a portion on behalf of her team, our group will donate a portion on behalf of the company, and you'll donate a portion personally. That's the preliminary plan, but specific amounts and plans will only be known after the on-site inspection."
Listening to Wei Jia's explanation, Li Jing knew she was more professional than him, so he decisively agreed, "Alright, I'll be waiting for you at Lishui High-speed Railway Station at 1 PM."
As he said this, seeing that the other party was ready to hang up, Li Jing added, "You sound a bit tired, be careful not to wear yourself out, get some rest."
Upon hearing Li Jing's sudden concern, Wei Jia on the other end of the phone was noticeably taken aback.
After a few seconds of silence, Wei Jia's cold voice finally came through the phone, "Smooth talker."
After speaking, she seemed to realize that she might have been too aloof, so she subconsciously softened her tone and added, "Alright, that's enough, see you in the afternoon."
After hearing Wei Jia's last words, Li Jing's lips involuntarily curled into a smile.
If she was indifferent or upset with him, Wei Jia would have hung up long ago.
But the last words she added, although seemingly insignificant, Li Jing knew that her heart wasn't as calm as she appeared in response to his concern.
Making Wei Jia feel a bit moved, Li Jing was already quite satisfied, considering this woman seemed inherently like an iceberg, not easily conquered by just any man.
...
Meanwhile.
In the high-rise office building in the center of Lishui City.
Wei Jia, dressed in a suit, sat in her spacious and bright office, recalling Li Jing's concern after hanging up the phone, she frowned and snorted coldly:
"Pretending to care, didn't even make a call for a week, now that the issue is resolved for him, he suddenly knows how to care for me.
As expected, men are all heartless."
It's unclear whether it was because of Li Jing's concern or her complaint about him, but Wei Jia's mood inexplicably improved a bit after the call.
Just as she was about to put down her phone, she seemed to think of something and dialed the phone again.
Once the call was answered, she spoke with authoritative decisiveness, "All company business during this period shall follow the direction set by yesterday's meeting. Any issues should be reported to me at any time. If major events occur, I want to know within an hour..."
After giving instructions, her slender fingers gently tapped on the wooden desk, and she called her female assistant over:
"Xiaorui, review pending matters thoroughly, especially the projects involving collaboration with other companies.
This time we might be away for a long time, ensure it doesn't affect the company's normal operations."
"Sure, President Wei."
The petite and serious Bai Rui nodded, then asked, "President Wei, regarding this business trip, are we booking all first-class seats or should I get a separate business class ticket for you? I noticed you've been quite tired lately, do you want to rest separately..."
Wei Jia was about to answer when she suddenly saw a message from Li Jing flashing on the phone screen.
"I've booked business class tickets for both of us, for your company's team members, send me their details; if business class is full, book first-class for others.
Thanks to you all for handling this, I'll cover the travel and accommodation costs."
Seeing Li Jing's message, Wei Jia's eyebrows rose high, then her lips slightly curved, and she looked at her assistant Bai Rui again, "No need to buy them, someone's flaunting their wealth; he's covering our travel and accommodation expenses this time."
"Covering our travel and accommodation costs?"
Bai Rui was initially confused, but upon seeing Wei Jia's rare smile, a lightbulb went off in her head, and she suddenly understood.
Although the fire of gossip was burning brightly in her heart, she feigned calmness outwardly and said, "Alright, President Wei, I'll gather the identity information of the traveling personnel. Shall I send it to you or contact President Li directly?"
"Just send it to…"
Before Wei Jia could finish, her tone suddenly paused, and she frowned in puzzlement at Bai Rui, "How do you know it's Li Jing?"
Bai Rui realized she had let it slip, her expression changed slightly, and she quickly laughed awkwardly to explain, "President Wei, it's only our company people and President Li going on this trip. Since our company isn't paying, it's obviously President Li doing it."
Upon hearing this, Wei Jia reluctantly accepted the explanation but couldn't help feeling that Bai Rui was being a bit sly. She replied coldly, "Don't speculate; if I hear any gossip, you'll be the first I come for."
"Ah?"
Bai Rui's face immediately fell, full of grievance.
Having worked with Wei Jia for years, despite the superior-subordinate relationship, they trusted each other and had a closer relationship than anyone else in the company.
With a pout, she pitifully said, "President Wei, don't count the previous gossip then?"
"Previous gossip?" Wei Jia frowned, her eyes narrowed, "So, the previous gossip about me, was it all started by you?"
"No, absolutely not!"
Bai Rui found herself caught again and quickly shook her head desperately, "I didn't say a thing; I just noticed people were secretly discussing your love life and went to stop them, then said you weren't unpopular…"
As she spoke, Bai Rui's voice grew smaller, and her head dropped lower.
Wei Jia chuckled coldly, "So, you spread the word that I'm not single anymore?"
"I didn't, it was completely their wild guesses based on my words..."
Seeing Bai Rui's panic, Wei Jia waved her hand, "Enough, keep such things out of the company, go on and get to work."
"Oh, sure sure."
Seeing Wei Jia not pursuing the matter, Bai Rui nodded quickly like a pecking chicken, then turned and opened the door to leave the office. Just before disappearing, she popped her head back in and asked, "President Wei, should I send the identity info to you or contact President Li…"
"Send it to me."
Seeing Wei Jia's impatience, Bai Rui quickly replied affirmatively, then swiftly shut the door, disappearing from view.