189 Scattering Dog Food 1 (1/2)
Seeing that she'd finally managed to provoke Lin Jiage into talking to her, Lin Jiayi said happily, ”That's right. I'm heading off to Xi'an and Chongqing to play. I've already booked the plane tickets and accommodations. Do you and Yaoyao want to come along too?”
Instead of replying Lin Jiayi's invitation, Lin Jiage continued with an impassive look, ”There's one thing I forgot to tell you.”
Lin Jiayi: ”What is it?”
”Just a moment ago, Mom and Dad mentioned in our WeChat group that a problem came up in a partnership they negotiated a while back, so they're planning on returning to Beijing to settle it. I accidentally told them that you just came back from the States, so they decided to hand over the task to you instead. That way, they don't have to fly back…”
Watching Lin Jiayi's crumbling face, Lin Jiage intentionally paused for dramatic effect before dropping a greater bomb on her, ”... Also, since the partnership has already been confirmed and the payment has been made, you won't be able to earn a commission from this. I figure Mom and Dad should be giving you a call very soon…”
And shortly after Lin Jiage said that, Lin Jiayi's phone began to ring.
Reflected on the phone screen were the words 'Esteemed Mother'.
Lin Jiayi swiftly picked up the phone. ”Yes, Mom. I'm back in the country. Yes, it was Yaoyao's birthday yesterday. Alright. Alright. It's fine. No problem. I'll head to the company tomorrow…”
While Lin Jiayi was still on the phone, Lin Jiage leisurely made his way down the stairs.
Hmph, challenging me to a fight? Even if you did eat three years worth of rice more than me, you're still sorely lacking.
Vacation? Dream on.
You love money? I'll make you work without earning a cent!
In any case, the present he planned on giving Soft Bun was already back in her hands, so there was nothing for him to fear anymore...
When Lin Jiage was on the final step of the stairs, Lin Jiayi's furious bellow echoed from behind, ”Lin! Jia—!”
Before she could say anything more, Lin Jiage turned around and shook his head in pity, ”Didn't you already book the plane tickets and accommodations to Xi'an and Chongqing? If you try to refund them now, you'll still have to pay the processing fee. Ah, what a waste…”
”Lin Jiage, I'm your sister! I—”