Lin Jie crossed his arms, propped his chin up, and fell into deep thought.
Last time, when he asked Ji Zhixu to pick a random gift, she didn't ask for anything else but the rose that he personally planted.
In terms of value, the rose that could be seen everywhere was not worth paying attention to, other than being slightly prettier. The only difference was that it cost 9 yuan on normal days and 99 yuan on Valentine's Day.
But no matter how expensive it was, in Ji Zhixu's eyes, it was just a rose.
What could make Ji Zhixu ask for such a tacky rose? Of course, it could only be that the person who gave it to her was Lin Jie.
Speaking of roses …
Lin Jie glanced at Miss Ji's full chest — the bright and beautiful red rose was particularly eye-catching in the black neckline of her dress. It was no different from what Lin Jie remembered from a few months ago.
He didn't know what kind of high-tech method Ji Zhixu used, or if the seed given by Doris was really special, but this rose actually maintained its original fresh appearance after being plucked.
And Ji Zhixu really did wear this rose close to her body.
The meaning behind this made him think a little more.
A girl, a girl who had entered the bookstore on a rainy night after being betrayed and hurt. She had asked for his help several times and appeared to be very dependent on him. She had asked him to wear a rose close to her body for several months, and now she was inviting him to her birthday party … com
Lin Jie felt that there was only one possibility.
It was reasonable.
But the only problem was that he didn't have such plans right now.
Then the more important question is, how should I refuse … If I say it directly, it'll be too hurtful. I have to find a suitable time to say it tactfully, but I can't hint too much either. If I'm not decisive enough, it'll cause more trouble.
Lin Jie thought to himself.
And it's such an important guest. If I don't handle it well, I'll lose a big client and there's no need to sign the contract.
Unfortunately, although Lin Jie boasted that he was a spiritual teacher and a chicken soup god, he didn't have any unforgettable experience in relationships. It could even be said that he was a blank.
So much so that for a moment, he actually felt that it was a bit tricky.
Ji Zhixu was a little scared by Lin Jie's gaze. Her heart was incomparably nervous, and at some point, she could even feel the obvious rejection in his eyes.
Ji Zhixu lowered her head in disappointment.
Sure enough … It was very difficult to get Boss Lin to go out.
In the past three years, he almost never went out. He would only occasionally go to the nearby shopping malls when he disguised himself as an ordinary person and went out to buy daily necessities.
It seemed that Rolle's resources were still unable to obtain a stronger platform and support.
Yes, this was an extravagant request.
However, since Boss Lin had already agreed to give them agency rights, it didn't matter even if they refused to attend the banquet. It was just an extravagant hope. Now, this was enough.
"Actually, I was a little hesitant at first. Well, in other words, I didn't really want to go. You know, I prefer to stay in the shop. However, other than the relationship between the shop owner and the customer, we are also friends, right?"
Lin Jie looked at the woman in front of him and sighed. He revealed a warm smile and said, "I shouldn't reject a friend's invitation filled with expectations."
"You mean …"
Ji Zhixu's expression was blank for a moment, and then her heart surged with ecstasy.
"You agreed?!"
Her tone was a little erratic, and she was still dizzy. She felt that this twist of events was especially unreal.
Are you that happy because I agreed to attend … Lin Jie nodded and smiled. "Yes, I agreed to attend your birthday banquet."
Boss Lin agreed!
Moreover … he said it himself that this was an invitation from a "friend"!
The meaning behind this was very obvious. First, it meant that Rolle's resources would be a very good partner for the bookstore. Second, it meant that Ji Zhixu would be Boss Lin's trusted right-hand man. Her potential was worth nurturing.
Ji Zhixu instantly understood Boss Lin's high expectations for her. She was immersed in joy and couldn't extricate herself. She hurriedly said, "Thank you for agreeing to my willful request. After my father heard about you, he also respects you very much. I believe that he is also very much looking forward to your arrival."
Although her father was right next to her and had temporarily lost his mind because of the warning, in order to not be awkward when they met later — mainly, it was Ji Bonong's one-sided embarrassment — she still had to try her best to improve Boss Lin's impression of him.
Hearing this, Lin Jie's expression became even more subtle.
"Is that so? I have long heard of your father's great name. I am also very much looking forward to meeting the person in charge of Rolle's resources, hehe. "
Ji Zhixu felt that she could hear the mockery in Boss Lin's words …
She looked at her father, who was still frozen in place, and laughed dryly. She carefully said, "It's nothing. He is actually just a mortal who often worries about the future of Rolle's resources."
"I often tell him about you. He is very impressed by your vast knowledge and is also very curious about those books …"
Lin Jie already wanted to facepalm.
Even her parents were told … Could it be that they were going straight to the part of meeting the parents?
No, no, if this continued, who knew where they would be going.
If she wanted to tactfully refuse, she still had to use this method …
"Mr. Ji also likes to read? Then I will prepare a carefully selected book as a gift. However, before that, I have a book for you. I hope that you will take a good look at it. "
Lin Jie's heart skipped a beat. He took a copy of "The Great Gatsby" from the bookshelf next to him. He thought that after reading this book, Ji Zhixu, as the young mistress of Rolle's resources, would definitely understand what he meant with her intelligence.
Sigh, this kind of refusal was probably the most gentle way he could think of.
"People always have to grow up. This is an amazing book. I think that you will be able to learn more from it and understand more. Consider it my early twentieth birthday present to you … Of course, on the day of the banquet, I will also prepare an official gift."
Lin Jie placed the book in Ji Zhixu's hands and spoke earnestly.
"Human instincts are always to chase after what leaves us, and at the same time to avoid what is chasing us."
These were the original words of "Gatsby".
"You need to learn to overcome your instincts, or you will not be able to grow. Learn to let go when it is time to let go, learn to accept when it is time to accept … Do you understand?"
The low voice sounded in Ji Zhixu's ears. In a trance, the book in her hands seemed to become an extremely strange biological fragment. It was covered with uneven semi-elastic iridescent scales, with a thin white stem and half a flower-like organ. In addition, there were constantly wriggling green tentacles and white gelatin.
It was difficult to describe what it was, but one could feel that it was some kind of living object.
In the blink of an eye, the terrifying illusion disappeared. The book was still a book.
The name of the book was "The Great Race of Yith".
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