Chapter 86 - Fake Girlfriend (2/2)
Lena looked up from her menu. ”No, but I know English.”
The hostess came and took their order. Lena ordered a Linguine with lobster while Ming went with pasta with black truffles.
”So… Do you speak Italian?” Lena knew that he was half Italian but it does not mean he can speak it.
”I do.”
”I chose to learn French and Spanish.”
”I can speak those too.”
”I usually cook my own food.” Lena rubbed in a skill she knew he won't have.
Ming did not reply, instead, he just smiled. He did not mean to imply that he knew more languages than Lena. He knew that her years of education was to please her family and Andy.
”I am sorry that I was not able to come to visit you at all in the hospital.” Ming sipped his wine.
”Busy?” Lena asked. ”Does it have to do with your grandfather's upcoming birthday celebration?”
”So you've heard?”
Lena smiled. She's a nosey person. ”How's Project Crystal? Last time I read the reports you sent, seemed like you have it all under your control?”
”The project is a success, thanks to you. However, I am still a single man. I am sure that if my brother gets married before I do, it will cause some tensions.”
”And that is your favor? For me to be your stand-in until you can take care of your brother.” Lena speculated.
”Woapany has drastically increased. Its investors and continuing expansions are reaching towards the top.
”Sorry, but I can't be your fake girlfriend. I have an enemy of my own. If our relationship gets any more than professional, it'll put me in a difficult position.”
Lena knew that she had to keep her relationship on the surface with both Ming and Kris as a business aspect. Any more than that will alert Madam Yang and can trigger the dragon to take more drastic actions again.
”I cannot help you with that part, but I am willing to help you with anything else.”
”Asking that was already too much. I am already thankful for help so far.”
”If I may ask, why me?”
”You're a businesswoman, but also someone who would take advantage of something too if it is worth your time. You know how to control yourself, so I know I don't need to be a concern with that. And you don't ask questions.”
Their food arrived and they slowly enjoyed the dinner, under the beautiful twilight. Ming Zhao talked some more about Mike Zhao. Lena offered some insight into his plans. Time quickly passed and Lena left first.
Ming said that even if Lena could not attend the event as his partner, she should still attend it. After all, Ming will be revealing the research on Project Crystal.