Chapter 77 - 77 77 The Silk Banner

77: Chapter 77: The Silk Banner 77: Chapter 77: The Silk Banner Su Lu did want to surprise him, but…

she could tell that Jiang Li seemed really tired.

She guessed he might have been coerced into this.

Su Lu was cooperative, “Surprise, unexpected, wow!”

“Could you be any more perfunctory?” Jiang Li chuckled, “Okay, I’ll come over in a bit.”

When Su Lu saw how early it still was, she couldn’t help but ask, “Come…

for what?”

“Hey!” Jiang Li said, “Do you think I’ve got nothing real to do?

What else would I come for?

Of course, it’s about the project, you don’t have anything else this morning, right?”

Su Lu thought about it, glanced at her schedule on the desk, and honestly said, “No.”

Jiang Li said, “That settles it, then.

Come with me somewhere this morning so you won’t say I’m all talk and no work.”

“Alright then.” Su Lu agreed.

Jiang Li then asked, “Hey, what kind of flowers do you like?”

Su Lu was startled, “What?”

“I’m actually at a flower shop.

I’ll bring you a bouquet since I’m coming to your company.

It wouldn’t be right to come empty-handed,” Jiang Li said.

Su Lu thought it wasn’t a big deal, so she said, “Bellflowers.”

“I think the peonies have been looking pretty good lately, so I’ll get you a bunch of those,” Jiang Li said.

Su Lu thought, why bother asking me then?

But she wasn’t one to get upset over a bouquet of flowers; instead, she found Jiang Li’s self-assertive nature quite amusing.

Then Su Lu suddenly remembered something.

After contemplating for a bit, she asked Jiang Li, “Second Young Master Jiang.”

“Just call me Ah Li,” Jiang Li said while giving instructions to someone next to him, “A bunch of peonies, wrap it nicely, I’m giving it as a gift.

Also, a bunch of white roses, um…

add some eucalyptus leaves.”

The florist quietly asked, “Okay, Mr.

Jiang.

And…

the white roses—are they going to the usual place?”

Jiang Li hummed in affirmation.

Su Lu wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt like Jiang Li wasn’t in a happy mood while buying flowers.

But she didn’t dwell on it or ask further, continuing, “Oh, Ah Li.”

Jiang Li: “Speak.”

The corners of Su Lu’s mouth couldn’t help but curve up as she asked, “Can you do custom orders right now in this flower shop?

Like banners and such…”

“Yeah,” Jiang Li said, “Not just banners.

We can order trophies, crystal awards, all sorts of things.

You’re looking to place an order?”

“Uh-huh,” Su Lu affirmed, “How soon can I get it?”

“Do you need it urgently?

I’m a regular here, so I can ask them to expedite it,” Jiang Li asked, “When do you need it by?”

Su Lu thought for a moment, “It’d be best…

if I could get it today.”

Jiang Li turned to ask the attendant who had started wrapping the flowers, “She needs it today, can you do it?”

The attendant replied, “Silk-screened items like crystal plaques and trophies won’t be possible today, but we can do a banner.”

Jiang Li relayed to Su Lu on the phone, “You heard that?

The banner is doable.”

“Then…

please order one for me,” Su Lu said.

“What do you want written on it?” Jiang Li asked.

Then there was silence, failing to catch Su Lu’s response.

“Um?” Jiang Li thought there might be a bad signal, so he asked again, “What words do you want?”

After pondering for a moment, Su Lu uttered, “Just print…

with heartfelt warmth and joy in helping others, an enthusiastic citizen…

Mr.

Bo.”

Jiang Li: “…”

Su Lu: “…”

Jiang Li: “Pffft hahahaha!”

Su Lu cleared her throat, “Stop laughing.”

Jiang Li couldn’t stop laughing, her stomach even started to hurt, “Su Lu, you really have some nerve.”

Su Lu exhaled, “Are you going to make it or not?”

“Of course, we must make it!” Jiang Li said decisively, “Make the biggest one, are two banners enough?”

“That’s enough…” Really, it was enough, Su Lu suddenly regretted bringing this up in front of Jiang Li.

After all… doesn’t President Bo care about his face?

Jiang Li kept laughing, “Okay, I’m on my way now.

We’ll talk more when I get there.”

Before ending the call, Su Lu heard Jiang Li urgently telling the shop assistant, “You must finish this banner today!

Oh my goodness, this is just too funny…”

Half an hour later, Jiang Li arrived, all bluster and hustle.

She didn’t bring any assistant and was even dressed in a rather casual outfit.

Jiang Li smiled, “Let’s talk about the details later, you’ve already signed the preliminary contract, there’s no rush for the details.

Come on, let’s go somewhere first.”

“Where to?” Su Lu was puzzled.

Jiang Li chuckled, “You’ll see when we get there, I’m taking you to experience a new world.

You don’t seem like someone who enjoys fun, your life must be so dull.

I’ll take you to liven it up.”

To be honest, Su Lu wasn’t that enthusiastic about livening things up.

However, Jiang Er was so energetic and seemed to easily influence people’s emotions.

After thinking for a moment, Su Lu nodded, “Then let’s go.”

As they were leaving the office, they happened to meet Qiao Li coming out from the secretary’s room.

He must have recognized Jiang Li.

Su Zhe had sent him to help Su Lu keep an eye on this project.

So Qiao Li looked at Su Lu, “Where to?

I’ll accompany you.”

Su Lu felt there was no need for that, Jiang Li was just looking for fun, and this outing wasn’t likely to be about anything seriously important.

Before Su Lu could politely decline, Jiang Li waved her hand, “No need, I’ll take Mr.

Su myself, don’t worry.”

Qiao Li was noncommittal about this.

He remained silent, just quietly watching Su Lu, waiting for her response.

After a moment’s hesitation, Su Lu said to Qiao Li, “It’s fine, I can go on my own, please take care of the other matters.”

“Alright, that’s fine.” Qiao Li lowered his eyes, the lids concealing a trace of disappointment, “Then, be careful on the road.”

“Don’t worry, don’t worry,” Jiang Li said repeatedly, then started urging Su Lu toward the elevator.

Jiang Li might seem carefree, but she wasn’t slow-witted; sometimes she was quite perceptive, immediately noticing that Qiao Li’s attitude towards Su Lu was unusual.

Jiang Li tsked in her heart, especially when thinking about her old friend’s cold demeanor towards everyone else, which changed only for Su Lu.

She couldn’t help thinking, Gu Xin, that fool who doesn’t realize the good life he has, his wife is wanted by everyone except himself.

Su Lu and Jiang Li sat in the back seat as the driver headed toward the High-tech District.

The High-tech District was newly developed, so the greenery and environment along the way were great, with an absence of old, small buildings or low-rise high-rises; mostly there were tall residential buildings or offices.

Su Lu’s fingers gently toyed with the delicate petals of the bouquet in her lap.

The peonies were blooming beautifully.

Flowers were indeed a good thing, capable of soothing one’s mood.

Su Lu glanced out the window and recognized the road to the High-tech District.

She asked, “What are we doing in the High-tech District?”

It couldn’t possibly be because Bo Jingshen’s tech park was ready, what was it then?

Su Lu really had no clue what Jiang Li was up to.

All she saw was Jiang Li smiling, “Yeah, I’m taking you out to have some fun.”