Chapter 284: 264: The Shenanigans of Yi Wenhan and Chu Qin (2nd Update)

Translator: 549690339

Dawn was just breaking.

Song Zhizhi was already on her way to the airport in a car driven by Luo Xiaolang.

She couldn’t possibly travel with Luo Xiaolang and Wei Ziming together, that would be too conspicuous and raise Ye Taiting’s suspicions. So she had Wei Ziming fly out to Jinghe Village yesterday afternoon to wait for them.

In the airport waiting area, several people had already arrived.

Yi Wenhan and Chu Qin were among the early arrivals. Chu Qin looked at Song Zhizhi, then at Luo Xiaolang standing behind her, and sneered, “Manager Song just can’t go anywhere without her little nanny. Some princess habits never change, no matter how much time passes.”

“That’s a personal habit of mine, and I think Manager Chu should avoid meddling in others’ personal affairs.”

“I was just making a casual remark.” Chu Qin shrugged, “After all, what can I do if the princess likes it? Now, Manager Song is the rising star of Commercial Management. With just one maritime project completed, you’ve become an overnight sensation. Not only has our boss, Zhang, lavished praises on you, but even the head of Commercial Management, Elder Ye, has viewed you in a new light. With so much prominence, I dare not interfere in your life!” Her voice was still dripping with sarcasm.

Song Zhizhi didn’t feel like squabbling with Chu Qin.

At that moment, she could only wonder if everyone assumed that Ye Taiting held her in high regard, so much so that even if she were to die unexpectedly, no one would suspect him!

She took Luo Xiaolang’s hand and sat waiting on the side.

Seeing that Song Zhizhi didn’t refute her, Chu Qin’s ego seemed to inflate even further. She said, “So you’re thinking you’re Commercial Management’s golden child and can do anything you please.”

“Manager Chu, are you targeting me?” Song Zhizhi could play this game too.

She didn’t want to argue with Chu Qin just moments ago, only because the upcoming matters were more important, and she didn’t want to waste her time on unimportant people.

But now, she felt no need to hold back.

Moreover, the more natural she appeared, the more likely it was to catch her opponents off guard.

Upon hearing Song Zhizhi’s words, Chu Qin’s face changed instantly.

She snapped, “I’ve always been impartial in my work, separating business from personal matters!”

“Taking Luo Xiaolang with me is a personal matter. Manager Chu’s interference seems to contradict your principle of separating business from personal matters. Of course, you can argue that work policy doesn’t allow us to bring others along. Yet I could explain, just as I did when we traveled to Beixia Country, that Xiaolang’s travels won’t interfere with any of our plans. Beyond our acquaintance, she has nothing to do with this trip. You can treat her as a stranger.”

“It’s all you saying!” Chu Qin sneered, “But, that makes sense. After all, Manager Song, you are quick-witted, and I can’t out-talk you. Do whatever you want. No one can control you.”

“Manager Chu seems to have prejudged me,” Song Zhizhi said calmly. “I heard that before, Manager Chu was the star of Commercial Management, enjoying the limelight because of your selfless work. And now because I luckily completed a project and gained recognition from the entire Commercial Management…”

“What do you mean, Song Zhizhi! You think I’m jealous of you, can’t stand your success!” Chu Qin erupted.

It seemed that Chu Qin, who had been repressing her emotions towards Song Zhizhi for a long time, couldn’t control herself any longer.

Yi Wenhan, who was sitting some distance away from Chu Qin, frowned at Chu Qin’s behavior but said nothing.

No one else said anything either.

It was just the two managers continuing their rivalry.

“Whether you’re jealous or not, whether you can stand my success or not, those are your words, not mine. I didn’t mean…” Song Zhizhi started.

“You!” Chu Qin was so angry at Song Zhizhi that she gnashed her teeth.

Every time she faced Song Zhizhi, she couldn’t help but want to trample her underfoot.

Despite Chu Qin’s fury, Song Zhizhi remained unperturbed. To Luo Xiaolang, she said, “Xiaolang, stay away from us. Don’t let your presence upset our Manager Chu. She is very serious about her work and can’t tolerate a speck of dust…”

“Song Zhizhi!” Chu Qin shouted.

She was so furious at that moment that she seemed ready to resort to violence.

The outburst attracted the attention of everyone around them.

Not just the people from Commercial Management, but many passengers as well.

Under the pressure of so many stares, Chu Qin felt a mixture of pent-up anger and embarrassment.

Infuriated, she stormed out of the departure hall.

Song Zhizhi just watched Chu Qin’s retreating figure with Yi Wenhan standing up from his chair, he said, “I’m going to check on her. I’m in charge of this project and thus, it is my responsibility to take care of everyone’s feelings.”

Yi Wenhan liked to make such grand-sounding statements.

She just watched as he chased after Chu Qin.

She was not sure if it was an illusion, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was… something more between the two.

Yi Wenhan quickly followed Chu Qin.

The two of them walked behind a store, from where their view was obscured from the airport lounge.

Yi Wenhan quickly caught up with Chu Qin and held her by the arm, he asked her. “What were you arguing with her about? Doesn’t this just upset you?”

Chu Qin moved her wrist slightly.

Yi Wenhan immediately let go of her, “I got a bit carried away there.”

They had made a pact, no intimate contact in public.

After all, things are not yet officially confirmed.

If discovered, both their reputations would be damaged!

“I just can’t stand Song Zhizhi’s self-righteousness.” Chu Qin said through gritted teeth, remembering her confrontation with Song Zhizhi made her eyes turn red.

“I told you, I’ll be with you. We’ll handle Song Zhizhi together.” Yi Wenhan gently replied. “Once we finish this project, I’ll also have a better career prospect. Then, with our combined strength, can’t we bring down Song Zhizhi? Look at you, getting worked up over Song Zhizhi, is it even worth it?”

Chu Qin didn’t say anything; she was still fuming at that moment.

Yi Wenhan reached for her hand.

Chu Qin’s hand trembled slightly.

Yi Wenhan quickly held her hand in the center of his palm, “Don’t be scared, I’m here for you. I will not let you be wronged by Song Zhizhi.”

Chu Qin didn’t say anything, but at that moment it was clear that she was listening.

Her voice softened a bit, she said, “Let go of my hand.”

Yi Wenhan reluctantly lets go, “Sometimes I just can’t help it. Seeing you being wronged, I want to comfort you even more.”

“Stop with the sweet talk.” Chu Qin’s face blushed a bit, “I’m not falling for it. We’re just partners, don’t take any liberties.”

“I understand.” Yi Wenhan smiled, “My queen.”

“Shut up, who’s your queen!” Chu Qin’s face turned even redder, “I’m leaving first.”

“It should be me leaving first, your face is beet red. If others see, who knows what they might think I have done to you…”

“Yi Wenhan.” Her tone had a bit of coy in it.

A smirk played on Wenhan’s lips and he stepped out of the store, heading to the lounge.

As soon as he turned his back on Chu Qin, his expression changed.

It took him a long time to get Chu Qin to cooperate with him. He was very sure Chu Qin began to have feelings for him, and if he added a little more pressure, Chu Qin would completely fall into his arms, it’s just… his face was a bit difficult to look.

It’s just… he was having some health issues.

There were several times when he could have had the opportunity to truly win over Chu Qin, …, what he told Chu Qin was that he didn’t want her to be troubled. He didn’t want her to feel aggrieved. After all, she was married. Even though through their later interactions, he found out that Chu Qin and her current husband have long been living separately. Although they were maintaining a married relationship it was nothing more than a relationship with a stranger.

Maybe that’s why, he could really conquer Chu Qin. Of course, the most important thing was Chu Qin never felt warmth since childhood. She had always been forced to be capable and hardworking and never surrendered to anyone. No one dared to pursue Chu Qin and her marriage was a marriage of interest. She was oppressed in her life for so many years. Suddenly, when someone feels close to her, wants to make her warm, she’s easily touched.

People like Chu Qin hardly have feelings for others, but once the feelings are formed, they can’t stop it.

So, as long as he can make Chu Qin fall for him, he can completely use her.

Everything was going according to his plan until he never expected that his body… would end up like this!