A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 205: Someone Like Jing Jihan—So Near, Yet So Far

While speaking, Jing Jihan’s gaze didn’t even linger on Tong Yuanyuan for a moment, his clear and cold tone sending shivers down one’s spine.

Tong Yuanyuan’s smile faltered a little. Zhou He, beside her, gave her a look suggesting she should quietly step away, prompting her to maintain her sweet smile and say, "I’ll come back to pour you some tea whenever you’re thirsty, Mr. Jing."

After speaking, she quickly moved to the other side to pour tea for the other leaders, though her heart was trembling for quite some time.

From afar or up close, Jing Jihan’s demeanor seemed so calm and composed, yet there was a sharpness about him, like a drawn blade, that repelled any unwarranted closeness within several meters around him.

One truly wonders what kind of extraordinary beauty or unique qualities the woman he took away that day possessed to catch the eye of someone as unattainable as Jing Jihan.

But perhaps the more aloof a man is, the more he piques a woman’s curiosity. Tong Yuanyuan occasionally glanced back in his direction, feeling unsettled but still not daring to go closer.

It seems people like Jing Jihan are destined to be admired from afar, always out of reach.

Shi Su had poured a few cups of tea there since Tong Yuanyuan was particularly fast, almost completing an entire first row. Shi Su didn’t want to compete for this credit, so she returned the teapot and didn’t approach Tong Yuanyuan.

Just as Shi Su turned to leave, Tong Yuanyuan suddenly said, "Aren’t there seats in the second and third rows?"

After filling the teacups for the leaders in the first row, Tong Yuanyuan had no intention of moving back, signaling Shi Su with her eyes to continue handling the teapot for the next two rows.

Though those present were all notable figures in Jiang City, the absolute heavyweights were seated in the first row, while those in the back were mostly accompanying staff, assistants, secretaries, or minor officials from Z City and representatives from the resort with some ability.

At this moment, a resort staff member came over with a tray of fruit. The producer quickly called Shi Su over to have her take the fruit plates to the leaders.

Most of the Jiang City leaders were already seated, many of them with paunches, either chatting on their seats or lounging in front-row deck chairs, while others were ahead playing golf.

As Shi Su set down the fruit plates one by one, she nodded politely to the leaders with a faint smile. Passing by Jing Jihan, she didn’t even nod, merely placing the plate down and shifting her focus to walk to another spot.

Fortunately, there were too many people around at that moment, so Jing Jihan didn’t trouble her. He was casually conversing with an elderly gentleman beside him, only glancing at her face briefly before withdrawing his gaze.

Once Shi Su returned to the producer, he gestured with his eyes towards the group playing golf upfront, "Want to play a few rounds?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"You saw how I played earlier," Shi Su bluntly refused.

"Try it. See how Wan Li can’t play either? Yet Mr. Hei is teaching her hand in hand. Maybe when we get back to Jiang City, she’ll rise immediately, replacing the third female lead with the first."

Shi Su glanced in that direction.

Is that teaching hand in hand?

It’s clearly embracing her in public.

"Tong Yuanyuan went over too, and her skills are average, but isn’t Mr. Hao watching happily by the side?"

"..."

Shi Su reassessed the producer for a moment, "Were you a madam in a brothel in your previous life?"

The producer, hearing her sarcasm, wasn’t angered but smiled bitterly, lowering his voice, "As for our drama, besides the Jin Family’s investment, the other two backers are considering withdrawing due to Tong Yuanyuan suddenly elbowing out the original female lead and joining with her own funding, despite her lack of acting skills. The director and I truly have no choice. Since filming has begun, it can’t be dismissed casually. Just trying to foster goodwill, possibly persuading the Jiang City leaders might help negotiate with the withdrawing investors."

As he spoke, the producer comfortingly patted Shi Su on the shoulder, "We’re all trying to make a living; it’s never easy for anyone. Playing a bit of golf together doesn’t require anything further, think of it as helping the crew through a tough spot. The quicker we wrap up filming, the quicker you can be free."

His words were quite candid, without any deceit.

Apart from the Jin Family, Shi Su had already heard about the other two sponsors intending to withdraw.

After all, the initial dual female leads were Chen Xiao and Shi Su. Now, with Tong Yuanyuan forcibly joining through connections, the crew had to flatter her, though everyone inwardly understood the pit she’d dug for them.

The sponsors invested in dramas not merely for traffic but for quality productions and reputation. With Tong Yuanyuan’s presence, the reputation might be non-existent, so they naturally weren’t interested in associating with such a traffic-driven drama.

Shi Su pondered for about ten seconds without further comment and walked forward, requesting a club to practice in a separate lane by herself, participating in the activity.

The staff arranged for her to have an empty lane on the far left of the green, and demonstrated the standard motions once again.

Shi Su accepted, gripping the club, eyeing the distant hole.

Although the weather was nice today, the wind was significant.

"You really don’t know how to play at all?" Tong Yuanyuan was right nearby, about three meters away, swinging her club while taunting Shi Su.

Shi Su ignored her, trying two shots herself. Though the balls didn’t veer as dramatically as before, she still hadn’t made a hole.

"Hmph." Tong Yuanyuan openly laughed at her.

In the resting area beside the course, Mr. Hao returned and said, "Mr. Jing, aren’t you going to play a couple of rounds?"

The colleague sitting next to Jing Jihan chuckled, "Mr. Jing never participates in these, he’s rarely seen as is, let alone playing golf. I’ve truly never witnessed Mr. Jing play."

Mr. Hao nodded with a smile, "Mr. Jing rarely acts, but I’ve heard tales. It’s said Mr. Jing once made waves abroad during a financial charity event, impressing everyone with his dart precision and golfing skills. The course is great today, fancy giving it a try?"

Back in those days, while still abroad and before taking control of the Yu Jing Group, Jing Jihan had already made a name for himself in the Chinese business world for being remarkably young yet irresistibly formidable, capturing much attention. Stories about his early exploits circulated widely, yet no one had seen them firsthand, preserving much intrigue about him.