Chapter 74 - Killing Two Birds With One Stone (1/2)
”Hmm,” Li Qin Yao nodded.
Zhang Jing's expression turned softer seeing that the girl in front of him did not hide away her connection with the well-known property group. After his assistant brought back the report on Li Qin Yao, Zhang Jing had already guessed that the girl did not want to be known as someone who was connected to the QL Property Group after the scandal from two years ago.
She was afraid that people would give her a look and accuse her of guilty for the accident.
Though Zhang Jing did not know what had happened back then, he knew that he should not judge someone as guilty without knowing the full story.
”But, QL Property Group focused on Capital City and a few cities around it. When did they take interest in another city's development as well?” Zhang Jing asked.
”My grandfather thought that since I have moved to B City, it would be better to find an opportunity for the company to grow in another city. But to tell you the truth, I think it was just my grandfather's way to bring me back to the company.”
Zhang Jing let out a laugh. ”What? You do not want to work with your grandfather? QL Property Group is one of the largest in the country. But hearing from what you said, you must have work with his company in the past.”
A small smile formed on Li Qin Yao's lips. She hesitated a few seconds and said, ”Well, something happened in the past, then I quit and move to B City to live with my mother.”
Zhang Jing stared at the girl in front of him for a while before he nodded. ”Since you're not going to say it, then I would not ask.”
Li Qin Yao heaved a breath of relief. At this moment, she did not want to let Zhang Jing know about the accident. She liked Zhang Yu Han's grandfather, she would be sad if the elderly man started to distance himself from her because of that matter.
However, Li Qin Yao knew that there was no way for her to hid the matter forever. If their friendship continued, then, sooner or later, Zhang Jing will surely hear about it.
”I will tell you later when I'm ready to talk about it.”
Zhang Jing let out a soft sigh. How can he not notice that the girl's mood was a bit off when she mentioned the past. He knew that whatever happened, Li Qin Yao was still affected by it. However, his heart was at ease when she had promised to speak about the matter later when she was ready for it.
”Judging from your conversation earlier, you were having problems with the project?” Zhang Jing knew that he should not touch the sensitive matter right now.
Li Qin Yao laughed. ”Grandfather, you're a businessman too. What project did not run into problems now and then?” She then pushed a plate of their best-selling fruit tart. ”Grandfather, taste this. This is our best selling dishes in the cafe. You try and tell me what you think.”
How can Zhang Jing not know that the girl did not want to talk about her problem? However, he decided to pick up the fork and sampled the fruit tart. Surprisingly, the not so sweet cream and the berries on top tasted good after his meal. ”It's good.” He put down the fork after a while and looked at the girl. ”Why don't you tell me a little bit about this project? As you said, I am a businessman. Who knows, I might be able to help.”