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“Song General Manager is really beautiful and very approachable. If it weren't for her help just now, Chairman Qing probably wouldn't have agreed to hold this grand reception ceremony. Just look at how grumpy he was earlier; it was really scary!”
“How could that be? I think Chairman Qing is a charming and easygoing person!”
“Really? I didn't feel that way. I think his smile is quite chilling!” The two staff members in the reception room watched the car drive away while discussing.
“Song General Manager is still better; she has a sweet appearance and loves to smile. Do you think those two might be a couple?”
“I don’t know, but they actually went to the mall together, so their relationship must be pretty good, right? Otherwise, how could Song General Manager become the second-in-command of the headquarters at such a young age?”
The two young girls tidied up the conference room and left with soft laughter.
The driver took Qing Wenyu and Song Zhenbao to the most bustling mall in the city. Song Zhenbao politely instructed the driver, “Just park here and wait for us. We’ll be out soon.”
Walking beside the tall and handsome Qing Wenyu, she felt delighted; her previously cooled heart reignited with hope.
Qing Wenyu actually agreed to go shopping with her! She had only casually mentioned it, yet he truly accepted.
Then, in his heart, she must be different!
For the past two years, she had been subtly flirting while holding back, knowing that he wouldn’t be oblivious to it. No one recognized them here, so she wasn’t afraid of being spotted. Ever since receiving that recording, she had decided to cut through the chaos; if she couldn’t get what she wanted, she would rather destroy it.
Thinking of this, Song Zhenbao revealed a gentle smile on her face, like an innocent girl who was unaware of the world. She boldly stepped forward and linked her arm with Qing Wenyu’s. This time, he didn’t distance himself as he usually did nor did he reject her.
As she walked with her arm around his, her heart felt warm. He must have seen through Song Pearl and her father’s true colors and was thoroughly angry now. She definitely needed to ask him about it later. She wanted all questions answered clearly!
If she had known that Song Pearl would shoot herself in the foot, why did she bother to go through the trouble of merging photos to send to her?
“Thank you for accompanying me to the mall despite your busy schedule!” Song Zhenbao stood in front of a dazzling array of clothes and smiled up at Qing Wenyu. “I doubt even a boyfriend would be this considerate!”
"You are a great contributor to our Qing Family. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to develop the Qing Family to this scale in such a short time. When the Hong Family withdrew their shares, many people were waiting to see me make a fool of myself. There were also many who tried to trip me up, but you brought me unexpected surprises!"
Listening to his voice felt like a confession. Although the occasion was inappropriate, Song Zhenbao seemed to be lost in his gentle and deep gaze.
In two lifetimes, she still couldn't escape his grasp!
"How do I look in this outfit?"
She stepped out of the fitting room with a bright smile, the sapphire blue evening gown showcasing her figure perfectly. She was confident in her charm and always knew how to dress herself appropriately.
"Very nice, the color suits you perfectly!" Qing Wenyu had a long-lost professional smile on his face. Since he became chairman, this kind of smile had become rare on him, and Song Zhenbao found herself mesmerized.
"Sir, your girlfriend looks stunning in that dress!" The sales clerk beside them openly expressed her envy, echoing Qing Wenyu's sentiment.
Song Zhenbao curved her lips into a smile. In previous situations, she would have clarified that she wasn't his girlfriend, but today she didn't want to.
After making the payment, she walked out of the mall with a light step, carrying the gown she had purchased. She was contemplating whether she should send a photo to Song Pearl! Although she had already planned to deal with her, it seemed pointless to boast about her victory without anyone to show off to!
Originally, she had other plans for tonight, but unexpectedly, Qing Wenyu had given her an additional surprise. Could it be that they were somehow in sync?
Upon arriving at the venue for the banquet, the head of the Branch Office and senior management were already waiting at the entrance.
"Everyone, there's no need to be so formal! It feels too distant!" Song Zhenbao smiled at them. "Since it's a banquet, let's not worry about positions and just enjoy ourselves!"
"Sure!" This was the most frequent response from the head of the Branch Office today. After splitting from Hongqing these past few years, he had barely managed to keep the company afloat without going bankrupt. Finally securing another opportunity for collaboration was something no one could understand his excitement over.
"For convenience, we have arranged accommodations for both leaders here as well. Here are your room keys." He courteously handed over the keys.
"Oh, thank you! I'll go change my clothes first." Song Zhenbao said as she took the room card, then asked, "The banquet hasn't started yet, Wen Yu, do you want to go back and rest for a bit?"
She blinked playfully, and although she wasn't a girl, her demeanor still lightened the tension around them.
Qing Wenyu didn't show much expression. He glanced deeply at the person in charge and took the room card from his hand.
He needed to be clear with Song Pearl; staying in the staff dormitory and eating work meals was one thing, but now that this grand event was happening, she would definitely be upset if she found out.
Right, she told him to stay safe... Safe? He recalled the smile in Song Zhenbao's eyes when she linked her arm with his. It was time to make a decision.
He had long sensed Song Zhenbao's feelings for him, but he had always found it hard to let go. He felt guilty towards her since they had once discussed marriage.
In fact, neither of the sisters was at fault. If he had married Song Zhenbao back then, Song Pearl would not have clung to him like this. But fate had its own plans...
Song Pearl was right; he shouldn't have any more ties with Song Zhenbao. If he continued to be indecisive, it could lead to unforeseen consequences.
He opened his computer in the room and casually browsed some web pages when he suddenly saw a post about a snake.
The message was simple: A green Python had escaped from a truck transporting it to a certain location. The person responsible for transporting the snake was very anxious and hoped that anyone who saw it would contact him for a generous reward.
Qing Wenyu stared at the image below the text, his eyes flickering. This snake looked exactly like the Electronic Snake that Song Pearl had raised. At that time, when Song Zhenbao found this snake and took it away, he hadn't paid much attention; he was afraid of snakes and kept his distance. Later, Song Pearl mentioned that the Electronic Snake had died and she buried it.
So it was dead... He didn't think much of it at the time, but seeing this image felt off. Just as he was about to examine the snake image on the computer closely, Song Zhenbao knocked on the door.
"Let's go; it's time for the banquet. We shouldn't disturb the employees' hospitality!"
"Okay!" Qing Wenyu stood up, closed the door behind him, and entered the elevator with Song Zhenbao heading to the banquet hall. "You seem quite familiar with this?"
Qing Wenyu saw Song Zhenbao walking ahead with ease and casually asked, "Have you been down to take a look?"
Song Zhenbao replied with a smile, "I've already checked it out. I'm really passionate about these events. Back in school, I often hosted them!"
"That's right!" Qing Wenyu's eyes also lit up with a smile. "You were quite the prominent figure back then!"
"Oh no, it was the seniors who were my idols!"
The hall was filled with a light fragrance and soothing music, creating a luxurious and elegant atmosphere. Most of the guests had already arrived for the banquet.
The two of them walking side by side made the hall even livelier.
Although Qing Wenyu wasn't fond of such receptions, he was no stranger to them. He smiled and greeted everyone, exchanged a few symbolic words, and planned to quietly blend into the crowd.
However, to his surprise, the employees were not only informal but also unusually enthusiastic. Even though he chose a discreet spot, people kept coming over to toast him.
Song Zhenbao had simply tied her long hair into a casual bun, but paired with her sapphire blue evening gown, she quickly became the center of attention. Waves of people surrounded her, greeting and chatting with her, just as she liked it—she enjoyed being in the spotlight.
By the time the banquet ended, both of them had had quite a bit to drink.
Qing Wenyu returned to his room, took a shower, and felt a bit uneasy in his stomach. Sitting in front of his computer, he suddenly missed the hot goat milk that Song Pearl used to bring him every night.
Life may be ordinary, but some feelings had unknowingly seeped deep into his bones.
His gaze fell on the computer screen; he hadn't closed the image he saw before the banquet. The snake in the image was sticking out its tongue and raising its large head, which now seemed somewhat cute.
"Staying still like this is quite nice!" He poured himself a cup of tea and zoomed in on the image to observe the green python that had scared him several times before.
"Your eyes seem a bit like Song Pearl!" Qing Wenyu muttered to himself while blowing on the tea leaves.
A gentle knock came from the door. Qing Wenyu paused for a moment, got up, and went to open the door. Standing outside was Song Zhenbao, exuding a light and elegant fragrance.
"Why haven't you rested yet?" Qing Wenyu asked.
"I drank too much and have a bit of a headache, so I came out for some fresh air!" As she spoke, her soft body leaned close to Qing Wenyu. Startled, Qing Wenyu, already in thin pajamas, took a step back, and Song Zhenbao seized the opportunity to slip into the room.
She really seemed to have drunk too much; her face was flushed, and her exquisite, captivating eyes were somewhat hazy. Her hand rested on Qing Wenyu's shoulder as her warm lips came closer.
Qing Wenyu tilted his head to avoid her. "You've really had too much to drink; sit down and sober up! I'll get you some water." He pressed Song Zhenbao into the chair next to the computer and turned to pour her some water.
While he was pouring the tea, the previously dazed Song Zhenbao quickly tossed something she had been holding into the cup on the table.
"No need, I'm fine with this cup!" After making that motion, she picked up the teacup and shook it, saying to Qing Wenyu.
Qing Wenyu walked over with the water, took the teacup from her hand, and said, "I've already drunk from this cup; this one is yours."
Song Zhenbao smiled as she accepted the cup, watching Qing Wenyu drink from his before bringing the cup to her lips. (To be continued...)
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