In the underground parking garage.
When Zhou Wang’s notification came through, regardless of how easygoing his personality might be in private, neither Miao Ying nor Jiang Qingkui, being subordinates, could let Zhou Wang wait for them. So, the two of them, who were already prepared early, arrived at the parking garage ahead of time, waiting for Zhou Wang there.
Both women knew that today they were visiting the Douyin Group. Although they didn’t know what Zhou Wang intended to do, it was, after all, a leading unicorn company in the country, so they dressed rather formally.
Miao Ying was in a tailored Hermes women’s blazer, paired with a white shirt and black tie. With a pair of Dior sunglasses of the same brand as Zhou Wang clipped to her collar, her high ponytail and sharply defined almond-shaped face gave her a fierce yet capable beauty.
As for Jiang Qingkui, she wore a standard professional suit dress, nylons, and high heels. Her simply styled long hair fell to either side, and standing next to Miao Ying, her mature and authoritative vibe became even more pronounced.
However, Jiang Qingkui’s demeanor was noticeably a bit distracted, not as focused as usual. Her gaze was fixed on the deep area of the parking garage, leaving people guessing what she was thinking.
"Sister Qingkui..."
"Hmm?"
Miao Ying’s soft call beside her brought Jiang Qingkui back to her senses, and she looked at Miao Ying with some surprise.
Although the two were relatively familiar with each other, they rarely interacted privately outside of work.
It was mainly a personality issue. Miao Ying, for one, wasn’t much of a talker, and as for Jiang Qingkui, she wasn’t someone who enjoyed idle chatter. In fact, most people had the impression that she rarely even smiled.
According to Jiang Qingkui’s own mutterings, it was something like... Except when facing Mr. Zhou, she’s quite aloof outside, okay?
It couldn’t be helped, because she was too outstanding and had a high enough IQ. So, most people in the world didn’t seem much different from the crowd in her eyes...
Even Zhou Wang, if not for being successful enough and having an initial filter halo, it was uncertain if Jiang Qingkui would look at him differently.
Therefore, for Miao Ying to speak up actively, Jiang Qingkui was quite surprised.
She turned her head to see Miao Ying avoiding eye contact for a moment before speaking softly, "I have a question I’d like to ask you."
"Oh?" Jiang Qingkui was taken aback, "Go ahead and ask, if I know the answer, I’ll definitely help you."
"Uh... I, I want to buy a gift, but I don’t know what to choose..."
"A gift?"
With Jiang Qingkui’s quick wit, just a glance made things clear to her. She couldn’t help but laugh in astonishment, "Is it for a boy?"
Seeing Miao Ying nod, Jiang Qingkui’s inquisitive nature was piqued a bit, given that the normally aloof person in front of her was Miao Ying...
But then, upon another thought, she reckoned that if she pressed the issue, Miao Ying would be embarrassed, so Jiang Qingkui, being considerate, did not pry further. Instead, after a brief contemplation, she answered:
"In this area, I don’t have much experience either, but the principles of things are similar. When giving someone a gift, you really just need to consider two points..."
Miao Ying didn’t interject, just listened attentively.
"One is practicality, looking at what the person might lack."
"What they lack..."
Miao Ying repeated, then seriously pondered for a moment, only to shake her head in confusion.
Because, Zhou Wang seemed to lack nothing...
"The other aspect is personal preference."
Jiang Qingkui said, "It’s about what hobbies this person has that you’re gifting to—or, what things do they seem interested in? It depends on how well you know him..."
"Hobbies, things of interest..."
Miao Ying began to recall, and moments later, whatever she thought of made her cheeks blush slightly. Her delicate hands couldn’t help but touch her hair tips.
Jiang Qingkui didn’t know what Miao Ying was thinking, but she also noticed the shy emotion hidden in Miao Ying’s expression. Originally intending to banter a bit with Miao Ying, Jiang Qingkui suddenly paused...
Because she suddenly realized something wasn’t quite right.
For instance, Miao Ying’s personality was quite reclusive; except when she had to accompany Zhou Wang out, she spent most of her time in her nest, either watching period dramas or reading detective novels.
Although Jiang Qingkui once doubted whether Miao Ying could understand them...
But that wasn’t important; the key was that Miao Ying was roughly the equivalent of someone without a social life.
Her only relative was a grandmother who couldn’t use a smartphone, so the question was... where did she meet a boy to the extent that she needed to give a gift?
If you had to say, the only person who might have some close connection with Miao Ying was...
Jiang Qingkui’s expression slightly changed.
Yet before she could probe Miao Ying, at that moment, led by a small assistant, Zhou Wang appeared in the parking garage.
Even in the dimly lit parking garage, Zhou Wang, in his dashing suit, was so dazzling that Jiang Qingkui felt a slight moment of daze.
Compared to the first time they met, Zhou Wang’s demeanor seemed even better.
The subtle difference might be that some people’s presence was near impossible to ignore once you noticed them, while others you couldn’t overlook whether or not you paid attention.
Yet quickly, Jiang Qingkui averted her gaze. When Zhou Wang walked closer, she greeted him politely and then said nothing more.