Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Qingyue buried herself in handling documents when she heard someone knocking on the door. Subconsciously, she said, âCome in.â
âSeems like you have a lot of pursuers, receiving so many flowers?â
Upon hearing this voice, Shen Qingyue frowned and raised her head irritably, âHow did you come in?â Has Qin Zhen turned into a sticky plaster now? Why canât she shake him off?
âItâs work-related. Your company wouldnât push out a business partner, right?â Qin Zhen sat down on the sofa, looking at her. âYouâve been refusing to see me and not answering my calls. I had no choice but to come and see you in person.â
On the night of the school anniversary, he called Shen Qingyue to the lakeside to discuss the auction. But that day, he did not know what was going on in his mind and ended up forgetting about business matters because of Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming.
As the auction day drew closer, and he could not wait any longer, he had been asking people to contact Shen Qingyue, but they were all evaded by He Tian with various excuses. So he had to come personally. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Shen Qingyue put down her pen, wearing a cold smile on her face. âSo, may I ask what important matter brings you here, Mr. Qin? To come and personally meet the person you least want to see?â
Qin Zhen paused for a moment. âI want you to give up on auctioning that piece of land.â He rarely begged others to do things, even in a disadvantageous situation. He still spoke in his usual commanding tone, especially when facing Shen Qingyue.
Shen Qingyue could not help but laugh. âDo you even want to listen to what youâre saying? Besides your attitude in asking for help, your unreasonable request, why do you think I would agree? Who do you think you are?â
Suppressing his anger, Qin Zhen tried to reason with her. âThat piece of land is of no use to your company. If youâre doing it to target me, itâs really pointless.
Bringing personal emotions into work is a big taboo in the business world! Since youâve decided to work in the group, you canât act recklessly. Your grandfather wonât be able to protect you then!â
âWho told you that I bought that piece of land because of you?â Shen Qingyueâs eyes narrowed with a touch of defiance. âI remember Mr. Qin once said that itâs important for a person to have self-awareness. Iâll give you that advice now. Iâm interested in that land for the benefit of Shen Corporation, so please donât put false labels on me.â
Annoyed, Qin Zhenâs eyes flashed with displeasure. âIn that case, it only shows that youâre not suitable for business. Expending a lot of manpower and resources to build in an uninhabited area, Shen Corporation will eventually be dragged down by you! â
âThatâs not something Mr. Qin should worry about. If thereâs nothing else, please leave.â Shen Qingyue directly showed him the way out.
Qin Zhenâs brows furrowed deeply. âAre you determined to go against everyone?â
âIn an auction, the highest bidder wins. If Mr. Qin wants me to give up, then make a higher offer than mine. If I see that I canât afford it, I wonât buy it! If you canât come up with the money, then go home quickly and stop bothering me! Otherwise, next time, Iâll let the dogs loose when you come.â Shen Qingyue looked at him, her eyes devoid of any hint of jest.
Infuriated, Qin Zhen stood up and said, âShen Corporation will go bankrupt under your leadership!â
Shen Qingyue wore a composed smile on her face. âThen let it go bankrupt. It has nothing to do with you! Donât worry about it.â She added a playful touch to her words.
Qin Zhenâs face instantly darkened. He turned and walked away. But as he opened the door, someone happened to enter.
In Chi Mingâs arms, he held a bouquet of red roses, and his peach blossom eyes curved. âThank you, Mr. Qin, for opening the door for me.â
Qin Zhen was speechless. Damn it, he felt even more suffocated now. He glared at Chi Ming and walked out. Soon after, the sound of their conversation came from behind him.
Shen Qingyueâs voice was completely different from earlier, full of smiles and a hint of coquetry. âWhat brings you here again?â
Chi Mingâs voice carried a playful tone, filled with affection. âThe florist told me they missed one bouquet, so I thought Iâd see you and brought it myself. Do you like it?â
Qin Zhen stopped in his tracks, then quickened his pace to leave. He felt like he could not breathe anymore! These two! These two are like dogs!
Shen Qingyue asked Chi Ming to place the flowers on the table, feeling helpless. âItâs like a flower shop here. I think Iâm turning into one.â
Playing with the bouquet, Chi Ming casually asked, âSurrounded by flowers, are you in a good mood? By the way, has your work been going smoothly lately?â
Shen Qingyue casually replied, âThere are some minor issues. Our company wants to acquire a patent from Changjiang Technology, but we havenât been able to secure it. Itâs a bit troublesomeâ¦â
It was not originally her responsibility, but the people from other departments couldnât handle it, and a few old members of the board wanted to give her a hard time, so they threw the ball into her court. Originally, she could have changed the project, but now that it fell on her, if she could not secure it, it would be a headache.
Chi Mingâs eyes flickered, and he did not disturb Shen Qingyueâs work any further. He said he had something to do and left..