Chapter 110: Go Buy a Dress

Watch her reaction?

This was clearly a face of seeking praise.

Ruan Minmin said lazily, “Why watch my reaction? Besides, this was something you should have done anyway.”

“… ”

Jian Zhiyan shot her a silent glare and muttered in his heart: ungrateful little thing!

After returning to the design department, facing the teasing expressions from everyone, Ruan Minmin walked past them calmly without blushing or panting, her demeanor exceptionally open.

Jiang Ce, I’ll be a little later returning tonight.

Ruan Minmin took out her phone and sent a message to Jiang Ce.

“What’s up?”

Jiang Ce replied quickly.

Thinking about attending the wedding banquet, she needed to dress formally and elegantly. This was basic etiquette.

So she wanted to buy some clothes.

“Go shopping at the mall.”

Ruan Minmin said succinctly.

Jiang Ce stared at his phone, looking at the three words “shopping at the mall,” a bit dazed.

Ruan Minmin wasn’t one for shopping; previously when she mentioned going out, it was mostly an excuse to do something else.

So, upon seeing those words, Jiang Ce subconsciously thought: this girl is plotting something again behind the scenes.

Jiang Ce raised his eyelids and silently replied with three words.

“I’ll go with you.”

Hmm!

This was a bit too clingy.

But she liked it!

Ruan Minmin held her phone and smiled brightly, which drew frequent glances from Xiang Nuan beside her.

“Director, your expression just now was just like those little girls falling head over heels in love in TV dramas.”

Ruan Minmin put away her smile and glanced at Xiang Nuan.

“Child, stop prying.”

“Uh… I’m not a child anymore! I may be a bit shorter, but you can’t question my age!”

Xiang Nuan explained with effort.

Ruan Minmin didn’t care. “Sure, sure, you’re right.”

This perfunctory attitude clearly showed she was too lazy to respond, busy chatting with the person on the other end of the phone.

Xiang Nuan understood it well in her heart.

Indeed, women falling in love all look alike.

Xiang Nuan thought of her own money-losing sister and sighed.

When it was time to get off work, Ruan Minmin had already prepared early. At her usual time for early departure, she vanished without a trace.

Ruan Minmin had just gotten out of the elevator, exited the building, and was about to ask if Jiang Ce had arrived when she heard several exclamations from not far away.

“That guy’s looks are too outstanding! He looks like a charming vampire from a drama.”

“I’ve been working here for so long, and it’s the first time seeing such a high-quality handsome guy!”

“Why didn’t you take a photo just now! It would be great to show it to them later!”

“I was too focused on looking, didn’t even think to take out my phone.”

… And similar praises.

Ruan Minmin felt puzzled and walked toward the direction they were coming from. Just in time, she saw a black business Rolls-Royce parked by the roadside.

Was this Jiang Ce’s car?

She had no impression, but she couldn’t help walking over.

When she was three to five steps away from the car, the window suddenly lowered.

A sharply defined, superior side profile appeared before her eyes.

The man was wearing a pure black suit, with the top two buttons of his collar casually undone, looking ascetic yet noble.

Combined with that face full of charm and superiority, it was no wonder the girls passing by praised him repeatedly.

Even after seeing it many times, Ruan Minmin found his looks exceptional.

It was like being struck by a sniper bullet, instantly imprinting itself on her heart.

“Get in.”

A deep, magnetic voice sounded above Ruan Minmin’s head.

Jiang Ce had already opened the car door and stood by her side, waiting for her to bend down and get in.

Surrounded by envious and admiring gazes, Ruan Minmin’s face flushed with a tinge of embarrassment.

After Ruan Minmin settled into the seat, Jiang Ce slowly walked to the other side and gracefully sat into the car.

The door closed, isolating from the outside world.

Without explanation, Jiang Ce took Ruan Minmin’s little hand and placed it in his palm, stroking it absentmindedly.

The warm sensation through the skin soothed Ruan Minmin’s heart.

Such an ordinary action seemed extraordinarily pleasing to Jiang Ce. Every touch made Ruan Minmin’s face flush and heart race.

“What do you want to buy?”

Jiang Ce’s dark brown pupils moved, and his gaze toward Ruan Minmin held some smiles.

“A dress.”

“A dress?”

Jiang Ce’s eyes showed slight surprise, seemingly not expecting this result.

Dresses are usually worn for formal occasions, but from what he knew, Ruan Minmin didn’t have any close friends or relatives here.

So why buy a dress?

Jiang Ce’s eyes were shallow, and he continued, “Why suddenly think of buying a dress? Is there some event to attend?”

“It doesn’t count as much of an event.”

Ruan Minmin explained afterward, “The CEO of Kaiyue Group is holding a wedding banquet the day after tomorrow. If I go to attend, I must prepare a dress, right?”

Jiang Ce’s brows lifted. “The CEO of Kaiyue Group? Why are you going to his wedding? Are you very close to him?”

“… ”

Hearing Jiang Ce’s somewhat questioning tone, Ruan Minmin couldn’t help but pinch his palm.

Unexpectedly, the next second, a slightly calloused large hand immediately enveloped her fidgeting little hand.

Jiang Ce’s eyes darkened, and he continued, “Hmm?”

“I don’t have any private dealings with him. Kaiyue Group is our company’s partner. It’s only natural for them to invite us to attend.”

Ruan Minmin thought it was nothing worth explaining, just factual.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ce’s brows furrowed, and he asked back.

“You?”

The last word was deliberately emphasized, as if afraid Ruan Minmin wouldn’t understand the hierarchy.

Ruan Minmin pursed her lips and said, “It’s me and… Jian Zhiyan.”

“… ”

Jiang Ce immediately fell silent, his gaze revealing a coldness.

Ruan Minmin quickly hugged Jiang Ce’s arm and said warmly, “Don’t worry, there’s nothing between me and them. To me, it’s like I just ate a meal there before.”

“I didn’t say anything.”

Jiang Ce pretended to be calm.

Ruan Minmin glared at him, thinking: what do you mean nothing? Your eyes could eat people!

At this point, although Ruan Minmin knew Jiang Ce was a bit jealous, she didn’t think too much.

After all, she was open and had nothing to be guilty about.

But until they entered the mall and seriously picked dresses.

Ruan Minmin finally discovered how intense Jiang Ce’s jealousy was.

Ruan Minmin: “What about this one?”

Jiang Ce’s face expressionless: “The neckline is too big.”

“Then this one?”

“The hem is too short.”

“I think this one is not bad.”

“The back is open that much, you say it’s not bad? Change!”

Ruan Minmin picked up the last one helplessly. “Then only this one left.”

Jiang Ce said expressionlessly again, “The fabric is so little, what’s the difference from pajamas?”