Chapter 263 I've always been very gentle, okay? Don't ruin my reputation.

Lin Hong leaned into Zhou Wanqin's ear and whispered, "Sister Wanqin, look at him... he's such a scumbag~"

Although her voice was soft, Jiang Jing's enhanced senses were incredibly sharp, and he heard it clearly.

He immediately looked up and feigned grievance, loudly protesting, "Hey, Captain Lin, you're wronging a good person here."

"This is called 'chasing girls under orders.' Staff Officer Zhang came to me personally, crying his eyes out, begging me to help solve the lifelong matter for Elder Liu's granddaughter!"

"I'm helping others, sacrificing myself for the greater good!"

Seeing him looking so righteous and eloquent, the women all rolled their eyes at him.

Li Ruonan didn't even look up as she organized the financial statements and retorted, "Oh, give it a rest, Boss Jiang. The way you act so smug after getting what you want is just... ugh."

Jiang Jing chuckled, put down his phone, walked over to Li Ruonan in a few steps, pulled her into his arms, and grinned mischievously, "Oh my, is my Chief Financial Officer jealous?"

"Come here, let me taste and see if you've really turned sour~"

With that, he didn't give her a chance to speak before kissing Li Ruonan's red lips, tasting them thoroughly.

"Mm... you... jerk!" Li Ruonan's face turned bright red with embarrassment. She pushed him away hard, but her heart was pounding.

Watching Jiang Jing's shameless display, the women looked up at the sky, speechless, and rolled their eyes in unison once again.

Lin Hong covered her forehead, unable to help herself from complaining again, "I'm really curious, how did a guy like you, who thinks about women all day long, manage to invent those perverted gadgets?"

"Is your brain structure different from a normal person's?"

Jiang Jing lifted his chin proudly, holding the still-blushing Li Ruonan, and said shamelessly, "You don't understand, do you?"

"This is called balancing work and rest!"

"The world of a genius is something you mortals cannot comprehend. Inspiration is often born in the most relaxed and pleasant moments!"

After some playful banter, the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

It was precisely because everyone's relationship was becoming closer that Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong could tease Jiang Jing so naturally.

If it were just a relationship of executing protection missions, they would only be two silent and professional "guardian deities" and would never participate in such daily banter.

And Jiang Jing also enjoyed this relaxed and carefree interaction.

While continuing to chat enthusiastically with that young lady from the Imperial Capital on his phone, he enjoyed the "eye-rolls" and "disdain" from the women around him, feeling that life was truly... fulfilling and wonderful.

In the Imperial Capital, inside the Liu family's dining room.

A few exquisite home-cooked dishes were laid out on the mahogany dining table. Elder Liu was eating slowly, but his gaze kept drifting toward his precious granddaughter sitting opposite him, who was distracted.

Liu Ruyan held chopsticks in one hand, picking at her food absentmindedly, while her other hand clutched her phone tightly. Her fingertips tapped rapidly on the screen, and the corners of her mouth curled up into an uncontrollable smile from time to time.

This state was clearly not right.

Elder Liu put down his chopsticks, cleared his throat, and asked with some curiosity and probing, "Ruyan, who are you chatting with? You're so engrossed that you aren't eating properly."

Liu Ruyan didn't even look up and answered casually, "Oh, it's Jiang Jing."

"Jiang Jing?!" Upon hearing those two words, Elder Liu's eyes lit up like two small light bulbs, and the wrinkles on his face bloomed with a smile. "Is... is that Jiang Jing from Xingchen Technology?"

"Mm-hmm, who else could it be?" Liu Ruyan's tone carried a hint of imperceptible pride.

"Oh my, that's great!" Elder Liu rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"It seems that kid Zhang Cheng got things done. His efficiency is quite high. Quickly tell Grandpa, what do you think of this kid? Does he meet my precious granddaughter's standards?"

Liu Ruyan finally looked up, shot her grandfather a coquettish eye-roll, and deliberately put on a tsundere expression: "We've only been chatting for a while, how can I come to a conclusion so quickly? I still need to observe him more!"

However, the slightly upturned corners of her mouth and her bright eyes betrayed her true inner thoughts.

She paused, but still couldn't help adding, "But... as of now, he's quite interesting."

"He speaks humorously and knows a lot. He's not as dull and boring as some bookworms, and he's not like those upstarts who act all high and mighty just because they have a little money. It's so annoying."

To receive such an evaluation from his picky granddaughter, especially the word "interesting," was truly rare in Elder Liu's ears!

He knew deeply that for a young lady like Liu Ruyan who lacked nothing, a man's "interesting" nature and spiritual compatibility were far more important than things like money.

"Hahaha! Good! Good!" Elder Liu couldn't stop grinning, as if he had already seen the beautiful scene of a wealthy son-in-law entering the family.

"It's good that you find him interesting; it shows you have common ground."

The more he thought about it, the happier he became, and he began to plan, "Since you think he's not bad, then when the time is right, invite Jiang Jing to the Imperial Capital to hang out."

"Let's fulfill our role as hosts properly, take him around, and let him taste authentic Imperial Capital flavors. You should also perform well, interact with him more, and get to know him better."

Speaking of which, Elder Liu didn't forget to remind her cautiously, "But Ruyan, when the time comes, you must keep your young lady temper in check. Jiang Jing is a man who does big things, his time is precious, and he likely has a proud personality. Don't just do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan was immediately displeased. She pouted and retorted, "Grandpa! What young lady temper do I have?!"

"I've always been very gentle and considerate, okay~ Don't keep ruining my image in front of outsiders."

"Alright, alright, my Ruyan is the most gentle and sensible." Seeing his granddaughter "embarrassed into anger," Elder Liu quickly comforted her with a smile.

"It's Grandpa who spoke wrong. Eat quickly, eat quickly; it's not good for your stomach if it gets cold."

Liu Ruyan let out a soft huff, lowered her head again, and her fingers typed even faster on her phone. A bright smile bloomed on her face once more, clearly immersed again in the pleasant chat with Jiang Jing.

Watching his granddaughter in this state, Elder Liu continued to eat happily, glancing at his precious granddaughter from time to time, feeling that today's meal was exceptionally delicious.