Chapter 445 - 269: So You’re This Proactive When You Meet a Handsome Guy

The next morning, Lin Jiang received a message from Fang Jie.

Fang Jie: "Boss, we’re meeting the director at ten this morning. Don’t be late."

He checked the time. It was only eight in the morning. The message had been sent just after six; she was up bright and early.

He still had two hours, but that time would fly by once he got busy. He couldn’t go back to sleep.

Lin Jiang: "Getting up now."

Fang Jie replied instantly.

Fang Jie: "I knew you wouldn’t be up too early."

Fang Jie: "Why don’t you come over to my place? I made breakfast. You can eat here, and then we’ll head over together."

Lin Jiang: "OK."

...

At home, Fang Jie was examining her body in the mirror, muttering to herself.

’I guess I still look okay...’

After muttering this, she placed a hand on her rear and gave it a few pats.

She then lifted the purple house dress she was wearing, revealing the black panties underneath. They hugged her full, round shape, creating a perfect curve.

Lifting the nightgown to just below her chest, she patted her stomach.

’I’ve gotten a little flabby. I need to up the intensity of my workouts.’

With that, Fang Jie let her nightgown fall back down, then tugged the neckline lower, revealing a large expanse of pale skin.

’I should wear a push-up style. That would look more impressive...’

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK...

Just then, a knock came from the door. Fang Jie quickly smoothed her hair, hurried over, and opened it.

She found it wasn’t Lin Jiang outside, but Wei Xue.

"Your kid isn’t home, so why are you all dressed up like this? You even broke out the lace-trimmed nightgown."

Wei Xue gave Fang Jie a wicked look. "Were you chatting with some guy and got yourself all worked up?"

"You never have anything nice to say. Can’t I just try on a new dress I bought?"

"Knowing you, getting this frisky so early in the morning can’t be a good sign. You don’t have a date, do you?"

"Can you please act normal? We’re both mothers, but you have no filter," Fang Jie said, rolling her eyes.

"It’s because I’m a mom that I don’t have to act all innocent. That would be exhausting."

Wei Xue nonchalantly slipped off her shoes and walked in as if it were her own home, plopping down on the sofa.

"Not bad, Comrade Fang Jie. Home alone and you’ve still cut up the fruit so elegantly. Are you going for the ’classy hot mom’ persona now?"

"I was just bored, so I did it. It has nothing to do with some ’classy’ persona."

Subconsciously, Fang Jie glanced at her watch.

’Lin Jiang said he was leaving half an hour ago. At the speed he drives, he should be here any minute. I need to find a way to get rid of Wei Xue, and fast.’

"What are you doing here so early in the morning? Didn’t you go to your shop?"

"I came here to see a client. We had breakfast, and I came over right after."

Wei Xue looked at Fang Jie. "Come on, let’s go shopping. I’ve got my eye on a dress. Come with me and tell me what you think."

"I can’t today, I have work."

"Then tomorrow. I’m not in a hurry anyway."

"Tomorrow probably won’t work either. Let’s talk in a few days. I’ve been really busy lately."

Wei Xue sized Fang Jie up. "Didn’t you say you didn’t have much work recently? How did you suddenly get so busy?"

"Can’t I suddenly have business?"

"You could, but..."

Halfway through her sentence, Wei Xue stopped, looking at Fang Jie thoughtfully.

"You haven’t gotten in touch with Lin Jiang, have you?"

Fang Jie grew a little nervous, her heart starting to race, but she kept a placid expression.

"What would we have to get in touch about?"

"You’re in the same industry, and he’s about to shoot a movie. It would only be natural for you two to hook up."

As she spoke, Wei Xue’s eyes darted to the hem of Fang Jie’s dress. With a swift movement, she grabbed it and flipped it up.

"Holy shit, you’re dressed so provocatively! Spit it out! Are you trying to seduce a man?!"

"Get off! Can’t you say anything that isn’t filthy? It’s just a normal lace style, okay?"

"Are you sure this is normal? Only that little patch in the middle is opaque. The front and back are practically see-through. How is that normal?"

"That just shows how old-fashioned you are. To me, this is a completely normal style." Fang Jie’s strategy was to deny everything.

"I’m starting to see it now. The older you get, the wilder you become. I’m the one with a man, and even I wouldn’t wear something like this, yet you’re already on it."

"That just goes to show you have no feminine charm. You should learn a thing or two from me."

"The day I go out to hook a cute guy, I’ll definitely dress like you."

"Alright, alright, let’s stop right there. You’re getting more and more outrageous."

"I have things to do, so I have to go. I can’t keep you company today."

Wei Xue had wanted to stay a little longer, but seeing Fang Jie’s state, it was obvious she had a man coming over. She couldn’t stick around and be a third wheel.

"Go do what you need to do. We’ll get together after I’m through this busy period."

"Fine, I won’t bother you then. I’ll go shopping by myself."

Since Fang Jie didn’t have time, Wei Xue didn’t plan on staying any longer either. She grabbed her bag and headed for the door.

After putting on her shoes, she opened the door and saw Lin Jiang standing outside. She froze.

Fang Jie’s heart hammered in her chest. She was incredibly nervous.

’Ahhh!!!’

’This is too much of a coincidence! If he’d just waited one more minute, they would have missed each other!’

Wei Xue was stunned for a second, but she recovered quickly.

"Well hello, Boss Lin. You’re here."

Lin Jiang nodded with a smile, his gaze shifting to Fang Jie.

"If you’re busy today, I can go by myself."

"No, no, no," Wei Xue said.

"I was just stopping by for a bit. I’m leaving right now. You two carry on, I won’t get in your way."

With that, Wei Xue left, shooting a suggestive glance at Fang Jie as she went.

Fang Jie could only pretend that nothing had happened as she welcomed Lin Jiang inside.

"You’re just in time. Breakfast is ready."