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Tears welled up in Gu Yaoâs eyes. Qiao Xi thought that Gu Zheng had bullied Gu Yao and was instantly furious. âGu Zheng is too much! Youâre his younger brother, after all. Why did he bully you until youâre crying? What did he say to you? Did he hit you but you donât dare to say it? Did he hurt you? Donât be
afraid of him. Even if he bullies you, you canât just take it lying down. Beat him back!â
Hearing Qiao Xiâs indignant words, Gu Yao looked at her with eyes full of grief. His lips trembled slightly. âQ-Qiao Xi, please donât have any dangerous thoughts. Iâm a living example!â
Qiao Xiâs face was full of heartache. âGu Zheng always bullies you. Youâve been oppressed for so many years, so why do you still like this brother of yours so much? Could it be that you like being abused?â
Gu Yao wiped his tears and said pitifully, âActually, heâs not that strong. At most, Iâm only half-submissive. Although he can defeat me with one punch, itâs not easy for him to kill me. After allâ¦â
Qiao Xi hurriedly asked. âWhat?â
Gu Yao looked at her meaningfully. âAfter all, he canât kill me as itâs against the law.â
Qiao Xi:â..â
Gu Yao said, âEven if I resist, I wonât be able to beat Gu Zheng. This is what Iâve learned from many bloody lessons. Moreover, if I resist, Gu Zheng will retaliate even more crazily, so I might as well let him beat me up. Anyway, Iâm his younger brother. He canât kill me, and at least I can keep my life.â
Qiao Xi: ââ¦â This kid was really open-minded!
When they went back, Gu Yao was clearly unhappy. When the two of them returned to No. 29 workstation, the people around them came over one after another.
âDidnât Yao Mengqing say that she wanted to withdraw from the competition just now? Then why did she return to No. 1 workstation? If she doesnât want to withdraw from the competition, then she shouldnât have said that. Why is she pretending?â
âShe was just saying that. She definitely wonât withdraw from the competition. After all, sheâs the most likely candidate to win the championship!â
Li Xingâer came up to Qiao Xi and asked curiously, âQiao Xi, I heard that the president of ZR invited you over?â
At once, everyoneâs ears perked up. They also asked curiously, âYeah! Why did the president of ZR ask you to see him? Do you know him? What does he look like? I heard heâs not easy to get close to!â
Qiao Xi: âUhâ¦â
Li Xingâer pulled Qiao Xi to a corner and lowered her voice. âQiao Xi! Youâre really something! The president of ZR has always been mysterious and has never invited any designer to meet him alone. He actually helped you check the surveillance footage and even invited you to his office. Are you guysâ¦â
Qiao Xi didnât know how to explain and could only smile awkwardly.
Li Xingâer instantly understood. âI understand! Donât worry, I wonât tell President Gu. Youâre already married, so you definitely wonât have any thoughts about the president of ZR, right?â
Qiao Xi had an aggrieved expression. âThis⦠Please donât misunderstand. Actuallyâ¦â
Before she could finish speaking, she heard a few women gather together. âIf the president of ZR takes a fancy to a woman, itâll be a huge leap for her. Thereâs no need for her to compete here at all. She can just sit in a judgeâs seat. Half of the world of design is already hers. Whatâs there to work hard for?!â
âBut I heard that the president of ZR doesnât like women. Has he really taken a liking to Qiao Xi? Although Qiao Xi is very good-looking, there are so many beautiful women here. Why did the president of ZR take a liking to a newcomer?â
âI think itâs a little strange too. The president, who has never been close to women, suddenly likes a woman. Something doesnât feel right!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Li Xingâer was extremely excited. âQiao Xi! Everyone is curious about your relationship with the President. Does he really like you?â
Before Qiao Xi could reply, Gu Zhengâs assistant walked over with an expensive menâs watch and a cup of hot latte.
The moment the assistant appeared, everyoneâs eyes widened and they held their breaths.
âWow, that latte must be for Qiao Xi!â
âTm so envious. If the president of ZR has really taken a fancy to her, she wouldnât have to work hard for the rest of her life. Cinderella will become a rich wife. The plot in this novel would really become a reality.â
Seeing this, Li Xingâer gave Qiao Xia push. âQuick, go accept it! Qiao Xi! This is the presidentâs love for you!â1