Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The smell of rice and vegetables lingered in the elevator.
Zhuang Nainai lowered her head. She could see the dark and gloomy expression on Si Zhengtingâs face through the glass.
But she was too exhausted, powerless, and also a little nauseated. Thus, she did not utter a single word.
As she did not speak, the air in the elevator was overflowing with a stifling pressure.
It was fortunate that the elevator reached the 18th floor very quickly. The moment that the elevatorâs door opened, Zhuang Nainai heaved a sigh of relief.
She turned sideways and looked at Si Zhengting, but he did not move an inch.
Zhuang Nainai gritted her teeth and walked forward.
Everyone in the design department was busy working; hence, they did not notice the couple walking along the walkways.
Si Zhengting slowed his footsteps when he saw that they were about to reach the office, allowing Zhuang Nainai to enter the office first. He wanted to observe what it was like for her in an ordinary day in the design department!
Just as Zhuang Nainai hobbled before the entrance to the office, Su Mei grabbed her arm and pointed to Zhang Chaowen. Although he had already finished all his outstanding work and was merely waiting in the office, he refused to let everyone get off work. Su Mei lowered her voice and whispered, âWhat were you doing? He has already flared up a couple of times! Itâs like he swallowed some explosives.â
Zhuang Nainai smiled guiltily and lifelessly.
She was really feeling terrible, so much so that she lacked the energy to speak.
Then, Zhang Chaowen walked out of the office and saw Zhuang Nainai. His eyes were about to spew fire. âZhuang Nainai, where are the takeaways? I asked you to get some takeaways and you chose not to return to the office instead? Were you thinking of skipping work or something? Donât forget your lowly position just because you have someone powerful backing you!â
His voice pierced into Zhuang Nainaiâs eardrums, making her feel as though her ears were ringing.
She had double vision, and her ears were ringing.
Zhuang Nainai tried hard to focus, but it felt as though her head was full of glue. She stood before Zhang Chaowen in a daze and did not respond to his outburst.
Zhang Chaowen had been scolded by Zuo Yiyi the day before, and the anger from that scolding still lingered. Now that he was being ignored by Zhuang Nainai, he could not hold back his anger any longer. He roared, âZhuang Nainai, what kind of attitude is this?! Youâre being recalcitrant? Let me tell you, Iâm your superior, and youâre to do whatever I tell you to! Go and get more takeaways right now! If youâre not going to buy them, then scram!â
Zhuang Nainai lifted her head, her face pale. Su Mei was unable to hold back and just observe the situation any longer. She said, âLeader Zhang, Zhuang Nainai really does not look well. Sheâs really sick. I could go and buy food for everyone else instead, if youâre alright with that.â
Zhang Chaowen snorted. âYouâre done with all your venue designs? Are you too free? The branch office is about to organize an event, and since youâre so free, Iâll leave this task to you! You are to send me the report tomorrow!â
Su Mei was immediately agitated. âHow am I supposed to settle that within a night!â
âWerenât you very free?â
Su Mei was furious with him. âYouâre obviously bullying the newcomer!â
âThatâs exactly what Iâm doing! Are you unhappy with that? You can leave feedback with my superiors in that case! Anyway, isnât asking the newcomer to buy everyone dinner something to be expected?â Zhang Chaowen said righteously, a foul and foreboding look in his eyes.
Zhuang Nainai felt even more unwell after listening to their argument. Su Mei looked as though she was about to retort, and Zhuang Nainai stopped her from doing so hurriedly. Zhuang Nainai said to Zhang Chaowen. âIâve brought the takeaways back to the office.â
Zhang Chaowen snorted. âDo you think Iâm blind? Where are the takeaway boxes?!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om