Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 165: Brother-in-law is the Ex 65_1

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Brother-in-law is the Ex 65_1

Regarding who suggested traveling together, Huang Jing could only give a helpless wry smile.

"I don’t know either."

"It’s not that I won’t tell, but after I got on the plane and fell asleep, by the time I woke up, Xia Ke asked me how I felt about having two more travel companions. I was still groggy then."

"Knowing they were colleagues from the same company, I thought about it and realized it would be safer."

"I had no reason to object."

"So," Huang Jing spread her hands in resignation, "just like that, a trip for two became a trip for four."

"Then after that, we just went to the supermarket, bought some food, and had a simple dinner together."

"And look, we were just eating in a small restaurant. I mean, if we were dating, as new lovers, would we eat in such a place?"

"There are nicer restaurants around here, whether it’s the ambiance or the setting, all are better than this little place."

"Besides, if Shen Lan and I were dating, there’d be nothing to hide."

"I’m single, he’s single, there’s no problem if we’re together."

"But we’re really not dating."

Huang Jing felt utterly helpless; if she had known it would be this bothersome, she would have definitely not considered going out yesterday, preferring takeout instead.

But what’s the use of regret now? What’s done is done, all that’s left is to explain.

After listening to Huang Jing’s explanation, everyone felt there was nothing wrong with what she said.

Even considering the worst, they were not celebrities or public figures; if they were really together, there was nothing that needed concealing, just admit it and it’s no big deal.

The company didn’t oppose office romances or prohibit couples from working in the same place.

By now, everyone believed Huang Jing and Shen Lan were not involved, and of course, what was most telling was that they remembered the women who had chased Shen Lan before were all better than Huang Jing.

It’s not that Huang Jing wasn’t good enough, but that there were plenty of women who were thought to be better suited for him; anyone with eyes would see Shen Lan wouldn’t choose Huang Jing.

Seeing the dispersing crowd, Huang Jing breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that with her recent words, it was hard to predict how they might spread.

Maybe they would mock her for overestimating herself or something. Such matters can be quite unkind to women.

She refreshed the page she had been looking at earlier, perusing the various comments below—all anonymous discussions, mostly mocking her.

Huang Jing curled her lips, see, she knew it would go this way, but never mind, no need to get angry.

Huang Jing yawned, closed the webpage, and prepared to start working. If her memory served right, a new task would come in a few days, and she would be busy again.

Taking advantage of these less busy days, everyone was unwinding; although the vacation was over, their minds hadn’t yet returned.

During lunch, Xia Ke was complaining again, discontented, "Really, they don’t know you, they have no clue about what happened, and they say you’re not good enough for Shen Lan."

Although Xia Ke admitted that Shen Lan was indeed great and very capable, Huang Jing wasn’t bad either; how could she not be good enough for Shen Lan?

No, that’s wrong; Huang Jing might not even like Shen Lan, of this Xia Ke was quite certain.

Looking at the grumbling Xia Ke, Huang Jing soothed her in a kind voice, "There’s no need to be angry."

"Really, how they want to talk is their freedom, see, I’m not angry."

"Their mouths are their own, what they want to say is up to them."

"Wait a few days, and once a new piece of news comes out, it’ll cover this one up,"

Having been in the company for a while, I got to know some patterns, "Plus, didn’t the company mention, after Labor Day, they’ll be allocating the welfare housing?"

No matter how big the news, it can’t compare to welfare housing, as it’s related to everyone’s benefits.

Right, Xia Ke’s eyes lit up, "Right, how could I have forgotten about that?"

"I don’t even know what discount we could get with our Points,"

Xia Ke decided not to think about those troubling things, "Are you sure you want to buy a three-bedroom house?"

"Yes, I must buy a three-bedroom house, so in the future if I get married and have a second child, it won’t be a problem." I didn’t want to say it like that, but suddenly remembered that yesterday Fan Chen seemed to ask Xia Ke out for dinner.

Xia Ke’s face suddenly turned red, "Last night, he said he likes me."

Wow, okay, that’s something Fan Chen would do, "What do you think about it?" Whether or not Fan Chen brings it up isn’t important, what matters is Xia Ke’s decision.

Xia Ke hesitated, "He said, he had seen me before."

"Not at the company, but, do you remember when we went to the bar for drinks, the time we encountered the jerk guy and girl?" Xia Ke added.

Actually, I could have guessed without Xia Ke saying it, since we only went to the bar once, "Was he there at the bar that night?"

Huang Jing looked completely bewildered, "So, he recognized you on the plane and then you traveled together."

So that’s how it was, "No wonder today when I said we met on the plane and then went on a trip together, someone remarked, just a random encounter, and you’re traveling together in a company?"

"You know, I was asleep at the time, I had no idea at all."

"I know Shen Lan would never bring it up, I wouldn’t either, and as for me... even less likely."

"Fan Chen is outgoing, and I felt he was taking care of you along the way, so I thought it was love at first sight, and then he suggested it."

"Turns out I actually guessed right, just not the place you two met."

"Yeah, I didn’t expect it either, but he thinks I’m good-looking, and I think he’s handsome, and he dresses well."

"With men and women, unless it’s been a long-term acquaintance, the liking is more about the looks than the inner quality,"

Xia Ke didn’t hide the fact, she was attracted to Fan Chen because of his good looks too.

"And it’s just dating after all." Xia Ke felt that if someone pursued her and she thought they weren’t bad, she might as well give it a try.

Seeing Xia Ke’s demeanor, she wasn’t completely a love-struck person, which relieved Huang Jing a lot, "As long as you’re clear-headed, that’s good."

Seeing Huang Jing relax, Xia Ke couldn’t help but smile, "Don’t worry about me,"

"I’m not going to abandon my plans all for a man,"

Xia Ke took a deep breath, "I know better than anyone, it’s not nice having to extend my hand for money."

Huang Jing knew these were past experiences Xia Ke didn’t want to bring up, "If there’s a good chance, give it a try, there are bad men in this world, and there are good ones too."

"Maybe Fan Chen is one of the good guys," Whether that’s really true, only time and getting to know him will tell.

"Whatever," Xia Ke really was indifferent, "My guarantee is my ability to save money, no matter what."

"Right, our guarantee," Huang Jing finished off the fruit, "By the way, if you guys go out on dates, don’t bring me along."

Though I knew the likelihood was slim, it was still something I wanted to mention.