Chapter 318 Honey Calls

On the other end of the line, Yang Mi, who had just finished a company meeting and was resting, felt her grip on the phone tighten slightly upon hearing that "my dear Da Mimi."

A flush of red uncontrollably spread across her pretty face.

She spat at the phone, her tone carrying a hint of feigned annoyance, though there was no real anger: "Go away! Who's your dear? You have no decorum!"

Jiang Jing, on his end of the line, could imagine her vivid expression of shame and annoyance, and he chuckled.

Not continuing to flirt, he changed the subject: "What's up, busy bee? Aren't you in Hengdian with Leng Ba? Why do you suddenly have time to call me?"

Yang Mi adjusted her breathing, her voice sounding very casual: "Oh, my scenes wrapped up early, but that girl Leng Ba still has a few scenes to finish."

"Since I have a few days of free time, I thought I'd head back to the capital to visit my parents."

"And since I remembered you were in the capital too, I just… just thought I'd call to see if you had time to get together."

Her words seemed perfect, but Jiang Jing noticed the slight tension in her tone.

Jiang Jing knew exactly what was going on and chuckled to himself: Visiting her parents? That's probably secondary.

I think you, you little pervert, have ulterior motives and are actually coming for me.

Jiang Jing thought with a bit of narcissism.

Perhaps it wasn't narcissism, because back in Shanghai, the way Da Mimi looked at him was already quite intense.

Although he thought this, Jiang Jing didn't point it out, merely following her lead: "Then your call is certainly a coincidence."

"I just finished my business here and was preparing to head back to Rong City. If you had called a little later, I might have already been on the plane."

This wasn't a lie, as he really did want Zhou Wanqin and the others to apply for a flight route to head back to Rong City.

"Ah?" Yang Mi, on the other end, clearly hadn't expected this answer and gasped subconsciously.

There seemed to be an irrepressible sense of disappointment in her voice.

She thought Jiang Jing was politely rejecting her, and her heart felt like it was blocked by something.

She thought to herself, 'I finally mustered the courage to be proactive, and I get rejected? I'm going to cry…'

"So what are you thinking? Are you going back to Rong City?" Yang Mi asked with some trepidation.

"Of course I am…" Jiang Jing intentionally drew out his words, building up suspense.

"Is what?" Yang Mi really wanted to spit in Jiang Jing's face; he was such a tease!

Hearing the urgency in her tone, Jiang Jing knew the timing was right and said leisurely:

"Since our Boss Yang called personally, it's hard to refuse such hospitality, so I'll stay in the capital for a couple more days."

"I can't let you make a wasted trip, right?"

"Really?!" Yang Mi's voice rose, and one could clearly feel the happiness in it.

"So my face is worth that much, huh? Thank you—Academician Jiang!" Her tone was light, carrying a hint of tsundere and teasing.

"No need to be so polite," Jiang Jing laughed.

The two chatted and teased each other for a few more moments, the atmosphere harmonious.

As for Yang Mi, Jiang Jing had actually guessed correctly for the most part.

Ever since Leng Ba secured the Asian endorsement for the "huanyan" beauty serum, her career had taken another step up, and she was glowing, her skin condition amazingly good.

Boss Yang had gone to great lengths to pry a bit of information out of Leng Ba—that Jiang Jing had even higher-grade products that could restore one's skin to the peak of eighteen years old, and it could last for several years!

This news was incredibly attractive to Yang Mi, who was already in her thirties.

Being in the cutthroat entertainment industry, she was often plagued by age anxiety, so this temptation was simply too great!

She had put in a lot of effort to coax and trick more details out of Leng Ba, and the more she learned, the more restless she became.

Watching her sisters around her all gaining benefits, succeeding in both career and love, if she, the big sister, didn't take action, wouldn't she be falling too far behind?

This trip back to the capital to visit her parents provided her with the perfect excuse.

"Then it's settled!" Yang Mi suppressed her inner thoughts, trying to keep her tone as calm as possible.

"I'll pack up my things, and I can arrive in the capital on this afternoon's flight. Academician Jiang, you promised me, so don't stand me up!"

"Don't worry, I, Jiang, keep my word." Jiang Jing nodded in agreement.

After a few more pleasantries, the two ended the call.

Putting down her phone, Yang Mi let out a long sigh of relief, a look of determination on her face.

She immediately got up and instructed her assistant: "Get the earliest flight to the capital this afternoon, and also, bring all those things I prepared!"

She had already prepared some small gifts…

This time, she had to seize the opportunity.

In the hotel suite, Jiang Jing put down his phone, rubbed his chin, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

In Hengdian, inside Leng Ba's apartment.

Yang Mi efficiently closed the last piece of luggage and zipped it up.

Because there were some rather private items, she didn't let her assistant handle it and instead packed them herself.

She wore a baseball cap and a mask, revealing only her beautiful eyes.

Just as she opened the door, she happened to run into Leng Ba, who was returning from filming.

"Sister Mi? Are you… leaving?" Leng Ba asked in surprise, looking at the suitcase beside Yang Mi.

Yang Mi suppressed the slight nervousness in her heart and nodded with feigned composure: "Yes, my work here is finished, and I happen to have a few days of downtime, so I'm going back to the capital to visit my parents."

"Oh, oh," Leng Ba nodded obediently, then said enthusiastically, "Then please say hello to your uncle and aunt for me!"

"Wait, let me see what I can have you take back…" As she said this, she took out her phone, preparing to make arrangements.

"Oh, no need, no need!" Yang Mi quickly stopped her and patted her shoulder affectionately, "With our relationship, do we need to do all this superficial stuff? I know your heart."

Leng Ba thought about it and felt it made sense, so she put away her phone.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, her eyes lit up.

Clutching her heart with both hands, her tone full of admiration: "By the way, Sister Mi, Brother Jiang Jing is also in the capital!"

"Did you see the news? He was elected Academician! My god, he's so cool! He has so much more presence than any of the top-tier celebrities I've met!"

Looking at her lovestruck expression, her eyes almost bubbling with pink hearts.

Yang Mi couldn't help but cover her forehead, speechless: "Alright, alright, you're about to drool. Look at you."

"If you really miss him, once you finish filming here, why don't you just buy a plane ticket and fly to find him?"

Leng Ba was a bit embarrassed by this, but still nodded vigorously and honestly: "Yes! Once I wrap up, I'll definitely go find him! I miss him so much…"