Guilt and Schemes

"What do you mean you are not returning?" Jing Lihua couldn't believe it.

The white cat was playing with a furball on the floor engrossed into its own world.

"I told you I couldn't find a satisfactory place to stay." Li Zhiqiang shrugged. "I'm here to handle a business scheme proposed by President Jing so it is understandable that she should be the one responsible for my stay and convenience. You wouldn't want to do an unfinished job that would leave a bad mark on your reputation." Li Zhiqiang was smart with words.

"And how are you going to find any convenience at my apartment?" Jing Lihua wouldn't lose to him.

Li Zhiqiang pretended to look around. "Your apartment looks fine. Better than all those other places we have checked so far."

"I have only one bedroom." Jing Lihua's lips curled up. Her eyes flashed with mischief. She knew what he wanted.

"We could always share—"