Chapter 1290 - 1317: Her Darkness 5
Kang Quan asked with a dark expression, "Li Tingyan, what’s your connection with him? How did you get involved with him?"
Ni Jia said aggrievedly, "Because I’m not on good terms with his wife, so the couple targeted me. I have no support. What can a weak woman like me do?"
"Then why did you deceive me?" Kang Quan panted heavily. If he had known Ni Jia was an outcast, he definitely wouldn’t have gotten involved with her. With his status, what woman couldn’t he have?
"If I had told everyone from the start that I was an outcast doctor, who would look up to me? Who would come to me for treatment?"
After the turmoil, Ni Jia had become an expert at feigning pity. She naturally exuded the aura of a strong-willed queen, her features captivating like a fiery rose.
Such a woman makes one want to conquer.
And once she shows vulnerability, it makes a man’s blood boil even more.
Kang Quan, seeing Ni Jia on the verge of tears, looking so pitiful, couldn’t help but have his heart flutter over to her. He hugged her while murmuring, "Jiajia, you should have told me about these things. I’m your man, and I’d definitely help you."
Ni Jia, suppressing her disgust, whispered softly, "I know you’re competing with Li Tingyan for the island project, and you’re under a lot of work pressure. I didn’t want to worry you."
Kang Quan felt comforted and relaxed, "You’re really considerate. I’ve been so busy lately, I really don’t have the energy to fight with Li Tingyan."
Ni Jia asked, "Is your work going smoothly?"
"Not smoothly at all. In the area I’m responsible for, more than half of the fishermen have left. My crew isn’t as well-trained as Li Tingyan’s; their efficiency isn’t as good as his. Last month’s profits were shamefully outshone by Li Tingyan’s."
Talking about these things made Kang Quan furious, "You know if my production profits don’t increase and can’t surpass Li Tingyan’s, I’ll be removed from this project by the leadership, and my position will be replaced by someone else."
Ni Jia still needed Kang Quan to make it big on this island project, so she could become the chairman and have enough power to take her away. Upon hearing this, she immediately said,
"Kang Quan, you really need to work hard. I need you to protect me and not let Li Tingyan surpass you.
Why don’t we do this? Li Tingyan loves his wife the most. If I go after his wife, won’t it distract him, and then won’t his production profits fall behind yours?"
Kang Quan raised an eyebrow and, holding Ni Jia, brought her to the bed to vent his frustration,
"You’re truly my little darling. My future is all riding on you. As long as this thing succeeds in the end, and I become the chairman, I’ll definitely deal with Li Tingyan for you. I’ll give you anything you want."
Ni Jia boldly and proactively responded to Kang Quan, exercising while displaying a terrifying smile. She believed that this time, the heavens would surely not bear to let her fail again to Li Tingyan and Chu Nianyang.
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Nianyang made dumplings with Li Tingyan in the space after dinner, mixing white dough with pork and cabbage fillings, adding all sorts of seasonings, and they made over a hundred together.
The dumplings tasted so good when cooked that one could almost swallow their tongue. Li Tingyan ate over fifty and was so full that Nianyang had to rub his stomach, laughing and scolding, "Are you an idiot? You kept eating so much even when you were full."
Li Tingyan sighed comfortably, "I can’t help it. Eating with my wife makes me so happy, I just don’t want to stop."
Nianyang pouted playfully, "Oh please."
Li Tingyan stared at her gentle face,
"Wife, I still think it’s tough and dangerous for you to be here. How about returning?"