162: Chapter 163 I'm going to sign the contract!

The women were momentarily speechless, but it felt as if something had gently nudged their hearts.

They began to imagine things on their own—

He clearly possessed such power and wealth, allowing him to do whatever he pleased, yet he was so thoughtful regarding these small details for them. This kind of respect and consideration was far more heart-stirring to them than throwing money around.

Leng Ba's eyes even turned slightly red, and she muttered softly, "But... we don't mind..."

"I mind." Jiang Jing gently interrupted her, his gaze sweeping across everyone, "Alright, that's settled."

Wang Congcong watched from the side, his estimation of Jiang Jing rising even higher. He quickly smoothed things over, "Right, right, right, Brother Jiang Jing is right! Anyway, I'll take you to the hotel."

Seeing that Jiang Jing's mind was made up and that his reasoning was entirely for their protection, the women stopped trying to persuade him, though their gratitude and affection for him rose significantly without them realizing it.

[Leng Ba Affection +5] (Currently 65)

[Da Mimi Affection +5] (Currently 70)

[Tong Liya Affection +5] (Currently 85)

[Nazha Affection +5] (Currently 65)

[Zhu Xudan Affection +5] (Currently 60)

[Li Xibing Affection +5] (Currently 60)

Self-conquest is the most fatal.

Watching the notifications quietly pop up on the system panel, Jiang Jing's lips curled into an imperceptible arc.

Sometimes, maintaining an image can actually yield more.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone prepared to leave.

"Alright, let's all head home." At the restaurant entrance, Jiang Jing stopped and smiled at Wang Congcong and the women.

As if remembering something, Jiang Jing took out his phone and said to everyone, "Oh right, let's all add each other on WeChat so it's easier to stay in touch."

As soon as he said this, the eyes of Da Mimi, Tong Liya, Nazha, Zhu Xudan, and Li Xibing instantly lit up. They pulled out their phones in a split second, their movements perfectly synchronized.

"I'll scan you!"

"Brother Jiang Jing, I'll add you!"

"Please accept the request, Brother Jiang Jing!"

For a moment, the entrance was filled with the sounds of scanning and notification alerts.

To them, obtaining Jiang Jing's private WeChat was no less significant than landing a major business opportunity.

This was a direct line to this new capital mogul!

Leng Ba stood to the side, a hint of smugness and happiness on her small face, because she already had it.

After adding each other, Jiang Jing got into Wang Congcong's car and left.

The women stood there watching the car's taillights disappear before getting into their own cars to return to Leng Ba's apartment.

Back at the apartment, they shed their slightly formal attire and changed into comfortable loungewear, and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed again.

"Quick, quick, the photos, the photos!" Nazha was the first to get excited, curling up on the sofa with her phone. "We must post a nine-grid collage today!"

"I need to edit these well; my hair got messy while playing earlier." Li Xibing leaned in.

"I think that group photo is great. Sister Mi's expression control is amazing!" Zhu Xudan laughed.

Da Mimi leaned lazily on a single sofa, legs crossed, flipping through photos while directing, "The angle in that one is bad; it makes my legs look short. Use the one where I'm turned to the side. Yes, that one."

Tong Liya was quieter, smiling as she selected photos and occasionally offering sound advice, "The lighting in this one is very good; it makes us look radiant."

Leng Ba also participated actively, chattering away about which ones looked good, what filters to use, and what caption to write.

The group of best friends' late-night tea party and photo-editing session was in full swing.

Just then, the special notification sound on Leng Ba's phone rang.

She picked it up and saw it was a WeChat message from Jiang Jing.

Just by glancing at it, the smile on her face instantly widened, and her face was filled with joy and excitement.

"What's wrong, Leng Ba? Why are you smiling so happily?" Nazha, sitting next to her, was the first to notice her unusual behavior.

The other women also raised their heads one after another, looking at her curiously.

Leng Ba tried hard to keep a straight face, but the corners of her mouth just wouldn't stop turning upward.

She shook her phone, her voice filled with excitement, "Jiang Jing... Brother Jiang Jing said the contract is ready! He wants me to go over and sign it now!"

"Now?" Da Mimi raised an eyebrow.

"The contract? Is it the agency contract for that beauty serum?!" Zhu Xudan exclaimed.

Li Xibing also widened her eyes, "So soon?!"

Leng Ba nodded vigorously, "Yeah! He said... I just need to bring a portable printer over!"

As she spoke, she had already stood up and rushed toward her room in a flurry, "I'm going to change clothes! And get the printer!"

The living room instantly went quiet.

The photo-editing session, which had been so lively just moments ago, hit the pause button.

The women looked at each other, their expressions complex.

Envy, surprise, a hint of jealousy, and happiness for their friend were all intertwined.

How long had it been since they parted? And he already sent the contract over for her to sign? This efficiency... this favoritism... it was simply blatant!

"Tsk," Da Mimi was the first to break the silence. She picked up her water glass and took a sip. Her tone didn't reveal much, but there was a hint of hard-to-conceal emotion in her eyes, "That girl Leng Ba really has the simple-minded person's luck."

Tong Liya sighed softly, her smile somewhat subtle, "Yeah, this kind of luck... you can't even block it."

Nazha pouted and muttered, "If I'd known, I would have acted cute on the court earlier too..." Though she said that, there was no malice in her eyes, just more teasing and helplessness.

Zhu Xudan and Li Xibing didn't speak, but the envy in their eyes was almost overflowing.

They knew that with this step, Leng Ba had already pulled far ahead.

Soon, Leng Ba changed into a proper dress, holding a small portable printer in her hand.

"Sisters, I'm off!" She waved at everyone and walked toward the door with light steps.

"Go, go!"

"Good luck!"

"Sign a good deal!"

The women called out one after another, offering their well wishes.

Watching Leng Ba's figure disappear at the door, the apartment door clicked shut.

The living room fell into a brief silence again.

The female celebrities, who were used to the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, looked at each other and could see the same feeling of wonder in each other's eyes.

No words were needed; that emotion called "envy" quietly permeated the air.

Da Mimi was the first to withdraw her gaze and pick up her phone again, her tone returning to its usual laziness and shrewdness, "Alright, stop staring. Let's continue editing photos. Instead of envying others, you'd better think about how to fight for your own opportunities."

With one sentence, she pulled everyone's thoughts back to reality.

Yes, the road is still long.