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Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xiaowang was speechless. He paused for a moment and then looked at Qin Zhiâai while motioning to her to apologize quickly and end the matter.
Only Qin Zhiâai and Liang Doukou knew that Qin Zhiâai was innocent.
But even if I speak the truth, no one will believe me. Iâm just an intern.
How can I argue with Liang Doukou? Old Master Gu will certainly back her up.
And Xiaowangâs look to me was a clear sign to deal with this matter simply, probably because this old wise man would expect me to.
Qin Zhiâai clenched her hands into fists, looked down, and then bowed to Old Master Gu. âMr. Gu, I am sorry.â
In fact, Old Master Gu had not been hurt at all, and he had never been a man who held grudges over minute details, much less against a young woman. With Qin Zhiâaiâs apology, he waved his hand without hesitation.
Xiaowang was relieved when he saw that Old Master Gu had all but forgotten the close call, but he was afraid that Liang Doukou would continue to make things difficult for them. Intending to get Qin Zhiâai out of her predicament, he immediately said, âSecretary Qin, look at yourself! Go tidy up.â
Qin Zhiâai, fully understanding Xiaowangâs direction, replied âyesâ and turned to leave.
Is Liang Doukou really going to let me leave this easily?
The only reason she came to Hui Shi is to drive me away.
She failed this time to force me into a mistake with Old Master Gu but, if she gets another chance, I might not be so lucky.
The moment Qin Zhiâai lifted her foot, Liang Doukou quickly said, âWait a minute!â
Qin Zhiâai stopped.
Liang Doukou continued, âSecretary Qin, you see what youâve done here. This room is a mess. I donât think you can just leave until you clean up Yushengâs office. Wouldnât you agree?â
âSecretary Qin, you must clean this office. So, go on, clean up this room quickly, or else Yusheng will get angry if he returns to this mess.â
Xiaowang interjected, âSecretary Qin should probably go clean up herself right now. Let me tidy up.â He went to the bathroom and grabbed some rags and a mop.
âDriver Wang, Yusheng pays you a lot of money each month. Is it your job to clean?â Liang Doukou spoke gently and slowly and then looked sideways at Old Master Gu. âBesides, Driver Wang, she is not Yushengâs only female secretary, yet you always seem to be protecting her. Am I right?â
Xiaowangâs heart skipped a beat.
Is she asking me? Because sheâs looking at Old Master Gu like sheâs talking to him.
She obviously wants Old Master Gu to think that Secretary Qin is given special treatment here, because she knows that only Gu Yusheng would allow me to do that.
Clearly, she wants Old Master Gu to think of Qin Zhiâai and Gu Yusheng as having an unusual relationship.
Old Master Gu likes Liang Doukou so much that he wouldnât tolerate Gu Yusheng having affairs.
Xiaowang clearly saw Old Master Gu considering what Liang Doukou had just said.
âNo, Miss Liang,â Xiaowang quickly explained, âyou might have misunderstood something.â