Would Jiang Zhou Like It?

It was only a gift to make amends. He’d bought it to thank Jiang Zhou. Though it was expensive and paying for it had hurt, thinking of Jiang Zhou’s expression when he received it made Chen Ju feel it was worth every penny.

As soon as he reached the mall entrance, he saw Secretary Liu sitting in the car and waving at him. Chen Ju paused, remembering that Jiang Zhou had said before leaving that he’d send Secretary Liu to pick him up.

Was he going to another banquet tonight to put on an act? Was he looking all right? He should’ve checked himself in the restroom earlier.

“Good evening, Mr. Chen.” Secretary Liu got out of the car and opened the rear door for him. “Please get in.”

Chen Ju felt embarrassed and hurriedly said, “Thank you. I-I can do it myself.”

“It’s my job.” Secretary Liu smiled.

Once he was in the car, Chen Ju clutched the bag on his lap, wondering when to give the gift to Jiang Zhou. If he gave it to him at the banquet entrance, Jiang Zhou would have to carry it around the whole time. Wouldn’t that be inconvenient?

Maybe he could leave it in the car and give it to Jiang Zhou after the banquet? But he wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving such expensive gloves in the car.

“What would you like for dinner, Mr. Chen? Sichuan or Anhui cuisine?” Secretary Liu suddenly asked. “There are several good restaurants nearby, and they all serve excellent food.”

Chen Ju smiled awkwardly. “Anything’s fine. Whatever Jiang Zhou likes.”...