The tide eventually receded and everything returned to calm.

Jian Hang rested her forehead against Qin Moling’s neck, and he gently stroked her back.

Her Prussian blue T-shirt was no longer wearable. After taking a shower, Qin Moling gave her his black T-shirt, and she put it on while he found another shirt from the closet.

Jian Hang stood in front of the bathroom mirror and tied the black T-shirt at her waist. The knot was tied a little higher this time, revealing a large swathe of snow-white skin between her waist and abdomen. Qin Moling had liked kissing her there, but he only kissed her lower abdomen and didn’t go any lower.

It seemed that for him to want to kiss any further, he would have to overcome some psychological barrier. He would only be willing to please the person he loved.

“Jian Hang, are you still not done?”

“I’m done.”

Jian Hang tidied her hair and went out of the bathroom.

Qin Moling stretched out his hand, and the two looked at each other for a few seconds. Jian Hang grabbed his fingertips.

Walking out of the apartment, the night breeze was cool.

Jian Hang glanced at the man beside her, wondering if he would be difficult to chase.

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

The next day at noon.

Qin Moling was just about to break for lunch when Secretary Gao knocked on the door, “Mr. Qin, Chairman Qin is here.”

Third Uncle Qin never came to visit unless he had something to tell him.

He was already giving Qin Moling some face today by letting Secretary Gao inform him in advance.

Qin Moling stood up to greet his unexpected guest, but Third Uncle Qin already opened the door himself.

“Is Third Aunt not at home?”

“… She’s at home.”

This nephew knew very well where Third Uncle Qin fell in the family hierarchy, and there was no need for him to hide it. “Qin Xing took me out for a ride in his sports car. Your Third Aunt doesn’t know I’m here.”

His son had kept his promise; he took him out for a drive whenever he had nothing to do.

If they went out five times and only came to Lemeng once, then his wife won’t find it unusual when he went out.

Qin Moling went to the tea cabinet to get a cup and poured water for his third uncle.

Third Uncle Qin stated his purpose directly, “Jian Hang has resigned, you must know that.” He had just heard about it—or rather, heard it from Qin Xing when they were out driving today.

He couldn’t wait and asked Qin Xing to turn the car around and go to Lemeng. There were some things that he had to discuss with his nephew in person, matters that couldn’t be explained clearly over the phone.

“I’ve known it a long time ago.” Qin Moling put the cup of water in front of his third uncle. “What’s wrong?”

Third Uncle Qin said, “I didn’t expect her to resign.”

Third Uncle Qin would not mention Jian Hang for no reason. Qin Moling asked directly, “Did an investment bank ask you about Jian Hang’s plans?”

“No.” Uncle Qin stared at his nephew.

Qin Moling suddenly realized, “You want Jian Hang to come to Lemeng?”

“It’s such a good opportunity, and it would be a shame not to invite her. Lemeng’s Strategic Investment Department is short of a head, and with Jian Hang’s ability, she is more than qualified.” 

Along with Yu Ming, the previous General Manager of the Fourth Division, there were two other people who were forced to resign at the same time. One was the Deputy Director of Human Resources, and the other was the Head of the Strategic Investment Department.

Third Uncle Qin wanted Jian Hang to come to Lemeng for another reason. “After all, she of our own family. We all know her character.”

He felt at ease letting Jian Hang have this position.

“Third Uncle…”

Uncle Qin interrupted his nephew, “I know what you are worried about. The annual salary that Lemeng’s Strategic Investment Department can offer is limited, and it cannot be compared with venture capital institutions. Don’t worry, since she is the person I want to recruit, I guarantee that her income will not be lower than her income at Yinlin.”

He would not take it for granted that Jian Hang would come to Lemeng to help just because Jian Hang was a family member.

“Third Uncle, it’s not about money.”

“Then tell me what you think,” Uncle Qin picked up the cup and drank water.

Qin Moling was silent for a moment, then said, “I don’t want to interfere with Jian Hang’s career plans. If I wanted her to come to Lemeng, I would have asked her to resign back when she had a stomachache from drinking too much at a social event and ended up getting an IV drip. I wouldn’t have waited until today.”

He also didn’t expect Jian Hang to suddenly resign. Whether she resigned or continued to stay in Yinlin, he respected any decision she made.

“Third Uncle, anyone can poach her, but you and I can’t. What if she doesn’t want to come? How do you expect her to refuse?”

Third Uncle Qin drank some water and pondered over his nephew’s words carefully.

“I didn’t think it through.”

His nephew didn’t want to do it, so he couldn’t force him.

Qin Moling had been very reluctant to come to Lemeng at first, but because Lemeng belonged to the Qin family, Qin Moling bore the responsibility and came whether he wanted to or not.

Third Uncle Qin made a final push, “Then you can test Jian Hang’s attitude and see what she plans to do. After all, what if she herself wants to come to Le Meng?”

In Qin Moling’s opinion, Jian Hang would never give up the venture capital circle.

Marriage First, Love Later translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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T/N: I missed posting this past week. I wasn’t sick this time; my laptop died on me 😭. I couldn’t buy a new laptop just yet so I brought the old one to the shop for repairs and only just got it the other day.

If you’ve been thinking about buying me ko-fi, now would be an EXCELLENT time to do it 🥰 
Chapter 41.3 — Serious Consideration
Chapter 42.1 — I Chase You
Chapter 42.2 — I Chase You
Chapter 42.3 — I Chase You