The manager’s face showed a surprised expression. He looked at Chen Ju and then at Jiang Zhou. No matter how he looked at them, they didn’t seem like brothers at all, not in terms of appearance, but in terms of temperament. The man who spoke gave off an impression of a rich man at first glance.
So many years of work experience had taught him when to say what.
“It’s alright, it’s alright. I was actually worried about what had happened to Xiao Chen the whole time. If he had a phone number, I would have called directly to ask about the situation.” The manager said with a smiling face.
Jiang Zhou took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over, saying, “Next time my brother has any issues, you can call my number.”
“Alright~” The manager took the business card. His eyes widened suddenly when he saw the group’s name on it. He had thought that the man was rich, but he never expected him to be the young master of the Jiang family.
There seemed to be a force emanating from the palm of his hand on his back. Chen Ju couldn’t help but straighten his back, looking at the man beside him.
A smile spread across Jiang Zhou’s face. As if sensing his gaze, he turned his head and looked over.
“It’s okay, don’t worry. The manager is very nice; he won’t say anything to you.” Jiang Zhou comforted as he patted Chen Ju’s back.
“Yes!” The manager said quickly, carefully stuffing the business card into his chest pocket. He walked up to Chen Ju, looking concerned, and said, “Xiao Chen, I think your complexion is still not very good. Do you want to take another day off?”
Chen Ju froze for a moment, the waved his hands hurriedly and replies, “No, there’s no need. I’m already fine and I can go to work as usual. Thank you, manager.”
“Oh! Why are you being polite to me!” the manager said with a smile.
“Then I’ll go first and not disturb your work,” Jiang Zhou nodded politely.
The manager waved his hand and said, “It’s okay, it’s okay, Master Jiang. Please take your time on the way.”
Jiang Zhou patted Chen Ju on the shoulder, turned and walked out.
The manager winked at Chen Ju, and said in a low voice, “Hurry and see Young Master Jiang off.”
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Chen Ju came back to his senses, and hurriedly followed out. Jiang Zhou heard footsteps behind him, stopped, turned around, and the smile that had been present in the security room disappeared from his face.
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“Tsk,” Jiang Zhou frowned, turned around, his back facing Chen Ju, and said coldly. “Don’t think too much. I just find you too foolish, and it’s annoying.”
Before Chen Ju could respond, Jiang Zhou left, leaving Chen Ju alone at the corner.
Looking at the back of Jiang Zhou’s departure, Chen Ju didn’t feel angry or sad. Instead, he softly uttered: “Thank you.”
He knew that Jiang Zhou accompanied him to help him out of trouble. Without Jiang Zhou, he had no idea how to face this situation alone.
Back in the security room, the manager and a group of uncles sat in a row, legs crossed, all looking at Chen Ju, their eyes seemingly ready to shoot green light.
“Who would have thought, Xiao Chen, you and Young Master Jiang are brothers?” The manager spoke.
“Yeah, you are so rich, why did you become a security guard? Is it because you are a rich kid trying to experience life?” The square-faced uncle shook his legs, wearing an expression that couldn’t understand rich people.
The thin, pointed-faced uncle laughed and said, “Don’t tease Xiao Chen like that. Look at how scared the kid is.”
Everyone laughed, and the manager came over to pat Chen Ju’s shoulder, saying: “It’s okay, it’s okay. We have been worried about what has happened to you these days. “As long as you’re okay physically, that’s good. We’ve been worried these past few days, wondering whether something has happened to you.”
Chen Ju felt a warm feeling in his heart hand grateful. He replied: “Thank you.”
As work resumed, aside for a few initial jokes, no one asked Chen Ju about Jiang Zhou anymore. Everything went back to normal, and Chen Ju also became more natural and casual from the restraint at the beginning.
After lunch, during break time, Chen Ju called Li Qing.
Li Qing had been working the night shift for the past two days, and now he was sleeping. When he received the call, his head was still in a daze.
“Who is it?”
“Qing Ge, it’s me, Chen Ju.”
Hearing Chen Ju’s voice, Li Qing immediately woke up and sat up in bed.
“Chen Ju! Where have you been? I haven’t seen you these past few days!” Li Qing said worriedly.
“I’m sorry,” Chen Ju apologized subconsciously.
After explaining the situation, Li Qing got a general idea and said, “it’s okay, I’ve also requested time off for you at the bar.”
That day he took Jiang Zhou over. He didn’t see Chen Ju afterwards. He guessed that Chen Ju might have been taken away by Jiang Zhou.
“Thank you, Qing Ge.” Upon hearing what Li Qing said, Chen Ju heaved a sigh of relief. “I’ll go to work tonight.”
“Can your body handle it?” Li Qing worried. “There’s no rush at the bar. I know the manager; he won’t make things difficult for you.”
“It’s okay, I’m feeling much better now. I can go to work.” Chen Ju said.
“Alright then, contact me if you need anything,” Li Qing said.
“Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Chen Ju’s nerves that had been on edge all morning, finally relaxed. This was great. Everything worked fine, and he hadn’t lost his job because of this situation.
For some reason, Jiang Zhou’s face suddenly appeared in his mind.
He should thank Jiang Zhou well, or else, buy a small gift for him tonight.
What should he buy? It has been a long time since he gave someone a gift.
While patrolling the mall in the afternoon, Chen Ju passed by a shop where two girls were chatting at the entrance of a gift shop.
When Chen Ju heard what the two were talking about, he couldn’t help slowing down and pricking his ears.
“Christmas is coming soon. What are you going to give your boyfriend?”
“I’m thinking of buying him a pair of Christmas gloves – he’ll definitely like them!”
“Sounds good. You can buy two pairs, and you two can also use couple models~”
The two girls laughed and went into the gift shop, purchasing the Christmas gloves displayed in the window. They walked away hand in hand.
When the two of them were far away, Chen Ju walked over. Standing outside the window, he saw the price tag on the pair of Christmas gloves. He was shocked; they were so expensive, priced at 199 for a single pair.
“What’s the matter, Xiao Chen? Do you want to buy a gift?” The thin-faced uncle rested his hand on Chen Ju’s shoulder. “Give it to your girlfriend?”
A blush appeared on Chen Ju’s fair face. He nervously averted his gaze, stammering: “N-no, not like that. Just a friend.”
“Haha, you youngsters really know how to have fun. Just a friend? I think it’s a girl you’re interested in, isn’t it?” The square-faced uncle walked over from behind and joked.
Chen Ju’s face turned red visibly. He clenched the hem of his clothes and changed the subject: “Umm, there seems to be something going on over there. I’m going to take a look.”
After speaking, he ran away in a hurry.
When he got off work, Chen Ju walked back to the jewelry store alone. After a preparation, he finally went in.
Holding the newly bought gloves, Chen Ju walked out of the mall entrance. For some reason,
He remembered the jokes the uncles had made, and his ears started to feel warm.
Ooooh Jiang Zhou, I hate you so much!! (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ
For the dogblood I can already imagine JC throwing the gloves away at some point muahaha
Why do I feel like JZ will throw away the gloves on front of CJ 👁️👁️