Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 2020: Are You Two Dating in 2019

In the evening, Zhang Minghui returned home, and Jing Xiaocha noticed new injuries on his body again.

Zhang Minghui didn’t mention it, and neither did she ask.

“Auntie, I’ll go do my homework first.”

After dinner, Zhang Minghui didn’t wait for Jing Xiaocha’s instructions and went to the desk on the balcony to do his homework.

“Don’t hurry to do your homework yet, let me apply some medicine on your hand again. It’s summer, easy to get infected.”

Zhang Minghui looked down at his hand, “It’s okay, I’ll do my homework first and apply medicine later.”

“Are you going to the pharmaceutical factory tomorrow?”

After Zhang Minghui finished his homework, Jing Xiaocha asked him while applying the ointment.

Zhang Minghui shook his head, “I’m not going to the pharmaceutical factory tomorrow, Mo Ziye is taking me to the racetrack.”

“Oh.”

Jing Xiaocha replied softly, without saying more.

The next day, Qing Feng drove Mo Ziye and Qingqing to pick up Zhang Minghui to go to the racetrack. When he came home in the evening, he looked exhausted.

On Monday, back to the pharmaceutical factory.

Jin Zheyu was quick, his promise to adapt Jing Xiaocha’s work into a film led him to call her on Monday morning to discuss the contract.

“Xiaocha, I’m at the cafe near your place, the one where we had coffee last time.”

Jin Zheyu’s gentle voice came through the airwaves.

The reason he chose a cafe near Jing Xiaocha’s house was partly to hope she would come alone today, without Wen Jin.

Jing Xiaocha didn’t tell Wen Jin.

Today is Monday; Wen Jin is busy, so she didn’t call him.

As soon as she entered the cafe, she saw Jin Zheyu sitting in the same place as last time, with few people around in the morning.

Soft and gentle music played in the lobby, and a faint scent of coffee wafted through the air.

Jin Zheyu stood up, politely inviting Jing Xiaocha to sit.

Once she sat down, he called the waiter and ordered her a cup of coffee.

“Xiaocha, this is the contract. Have a look, and let me know if you have any comments. I’ve already carefully reviewed it, and there are no harsh terms.”

Jin Zheyu explained gently, implying that he tried his best to secure maximum benefits for Jing Xiaocha.

“Let me take a look.”

Jing Xiaocha took the contract and began to read it diligently.

Jin Zheyu’s eyes stayed on Jing Xiaocha, observing her lowered brows and delicate face. He couldn’t help but ask softly, “Xiaocha, would you blame me for handling this privately?”

Jing Xiaocha glanced at him, replying calmly, “We have different positions; why should I blame you?”

Indeed, she didn’t blame him, not because of different positions.

But because she regards him as a normal friend, actively avoiding too much involvement. No matter what he does, she doesn’t mind too much.

Jin Zheyu froze slightly, then explained, “Xiaocha, I said I’d make it right for you, but eventually, due to various reasons, I advised you to settle privately. No matter if you blame me or not, I feel very selfish.”

Jing Xiaocha continued reading the contract, not commenting on his self-reproach.

“Xiaocha, can I ask you a question?”

“What is it?”

Jing Xiaocha didn’t look up, responding casually.

Jin Zheyu hesitated for two seconds, then cautiously asked, “Are you dating Wen Jin?”

“Why do you think so?”

Jing Xiaocha looked up at Jin Zheyu.

Jin Zheyu smiled to cover up, “I see Wen Jin treating you well. He held your hand that day.”

His words made Jing Xiaocha’s eyes change slightly. Brother Wen did hold her hand that day, but it didn’t mean anything else.

He was just holding her to leave.

Although Jing Xiaocha felt ripples because of Wen Jin’s action, she dared not overthink.

She knew better than anyone that Brother Wen harbored feelings for Sister Wen deep inside.

She often thought that Brother Wen must be feeling sad.

Loving someone he shouldn’t, not daring to express it in the slightest. If he hadn’t gotten drunk that night, Jing Xiaocha wouldn’t have known Wen Jin liked Wen Ran.

“Don’t say that, Brother Wen has a girlfriend now.”

Jing Xiaocha frowned, stopping Jin Zheyu from continuing.

Jin Zheyu smiled due to her answer, “Xiaocha, since Wen Jin has a girlfriend, don’t foolishly like him anymore.”

“Can you let me focus on reading the contract?”

Jing Xiaocha didn’t want to discuss this with Jin Zheyu, so she lowered her head and continued reading the contract.

Jin Zheyu reluctantly agreed and shut his mouth, not daring to interrupt again.

“I’m done.”

Ten minutes later, Jing Xiaocha closed the contract and told Jin Zheyu.

“Xiaocha, before shooting, we’ll conduct extensive promotion, and as the screenwriter, you can fully restore the original story without compromising your initial intentions.”

“Thank you.”

Jing Xiaocha smiled slightly.

Jin Zheyu looked at her with a hint of surprise, “Xiaocha, this is what you deserve; you don’t need to thank me.”

Jing Xiaocha smiled self-deprecatingly, “I’m just a newbie, aware of my limitations. The plagiarism incident was Jin Fengjiao’s doing, but I know your contribution led to the film adaptation agreement.”

“Xiaocha, didn’t we say that day? We’re friends, so no need to thank me. I know you love creating, and believe the story will be popular as a TV adaptation.”

“By the way, have Li Minxu and Man Tianxue’s compensation been delivered to you?”

“Everything’s been received.”

The only regret is that the story was already published, and since Man Tianxue compensated her one million, Man Tianxue will forever remain the author of that story.

“Xiaocha, this issue actually originated because of me; I’m sorry.”

Jin Zheyu looked apologetic, but Jing Xiaocha shook her head, generously saying, “Forget it, I have plenty of inspiration and will write many stories in the future.”

“Then I’ll turn all your stories into TV dramas.”

Jin Zheyu smiled brightly, as Xiaocha’s dreams were his. To help her realize those dreams, he would strive to improve Star Summer Film and Television.

After signing the contract, Jin Zheyu said, “Xiaocha, are you free this weekend?”

“Weekend?”

Today is only Monday, and the weekend is still far off.

Jin Zheyu nodded with a smile, “Yes, this weekend is my dad’s sixtieth birthday banquet, and he’s the one inviting you. There will be many experienced screenwriters and industry insiders attending his birthday banquet. You can exchange ideas with them.”

Jing Xiaocha hesitated.

Since she signed with Star Summer Film and Television and took on the position of editor, she would frequently meet Jin Zheyu’s father in the future. As a newcomer, gaining experience from old screenwriters wouldn’t be a bad idea, so she agreed, “Okay, I’ll definitely go.”