It was already 2 a.m. when the video call with Jiang Wanyi ended. Cheng Qiaobei took off his glasses, pinched his aching brow, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Wanyi displayed a tired look, "Compared to the reward you’re giving , this bit of hardship is nothing."
Cheng Qiaobei replied, "The high reward isn’t just for your hard work."
Jiang Wanyi understood what he ant, it was also hush money.
"Don’t worry, Mr. Cheng won’t find out."
ntioning Cheng Xiangheng, his eyes darkened and his face took on a cold expression as he said, "I trust your professional ethics."
This sudden cold attitude made Jiang Wanyi realize she had touched Cheng Qiaobei’s bottom line. She paused briefly before asking, "Was it really because of that recording that you made the decision?"
Cheng Qiaobei did not answer; it seed as if he heard sothing amusing, a light snort of sarcasm ca from his nose.
Jiang Wanyi said, "I’m just kindly reminding you, the pressure you’re facing isn’t just financial. Contacts, resources, the rules of the industry, how do you plan to surpass the entire Jade Jiali?"
Cheng Qiaobei said, "That’s my business, you just need to handle your own responsibilities."
Jiang Wanyi nodded, "I will do my best on this end." She noticed the ti on the screen, "Get so rest early."
Cheng Qiaobei directly turned off the video.
He tidied up the docunts on the table, packed them all into a file box, and locked it in the drawer.
Lying on his side in bed, he traced her face in the moonlight, pulled up the blanket for her, and drew Chen Ningxi’s hand into his own, holding it for a long ti until drowsiness set in.
...
Chen Ningxi arrived at the office early. Lei Dechang entered with a cup of tea, and the two of them talked about the cable project that was awarded.
"Pan Cheng did quite well, taking down Ocean Cable to secure the project for us."
Ocean Cable is one of the nation’s top five cable manufacturers. This ti Pan Cheng won purely on rit, and honestly, Chen Ningxi admired him.
"He’s pretty impressive," Chen Ningxi praised.
Lei Dechang sat on the sofa, "What ti is the contract signing?"
Chen Ningxi said, "It’s scheduled for eight-thirty."
Lei Dechang looked at his watch, "It’s coming up soon."
Chen Ningxi took a portable recorder from the drawer and put it in her bag. Before she could speak, stable footsteps echoed down the corridor.
Pan Cheng appeared at the office door, followed by Guo Shiwen.
Today he wore a minimalist black polo shirt and deep blue slacks that made his legs look straight and long. His Arican-style hair was clean and tidy, making him look dashing.
Even though he t eyes with Chen Ningxi, he still stood outside the door and politely knocked.
"Co in, Manager Pan." Chen Ningxi stood up.
Lei Dechang also knew Pan Cheng, "Boss Pan, you really nailed this bid."
Pan Cheng extended his hand proactively, his voice steady and firm, "I must thank you for giving this opportunity."
Guo Shiwen greeted Chen Ningxi with a smile, "Manager Chen."
Chen Ningxi raised her hand, gesturing for Guo Shiwen to sit, "Have a seat, Manager Guo."
As she reached out her hand, Guo Shiwen noticed bandages wrapped around Chen Ningxi’s wrist. She instantly recalled how Pan Cheng had asked her about scar removal cream and exchanged a glance with him, seeing his expression turn indifferent before looking away.
Guo Shiwen didn’t ask but sat down and took the water Chen Ningxi handed her, "Thank you, Manager Chen."
Chen Ningxi took out her phone, "I’ll call Manager Dai."
When signing the contract, major officials needed to be present. Just as Chen Ningxi dialed the number, the ringtone ca from outside the door, and Dai Chi said, "Here I am."
With everyone present, Chen Ningxi took out the official seal from the drawer, "Let’s go to the conference room."
The contract signing process went smoothly. After confirming that the contract contents were correct, both parties signed and stamped it.
Chen Ningxi still had to investigate users stealing electricity, so she inford the others and left. Pan Cheng watched her leave until she was out of sight before looking away.
Guo Shiwen took it all in, but her emotions were mixed. She had been with Pan Cheng for years, though they weren’t official, their relationship was already an open secret within the company.
On the way back, the car was silent, leaving only the white noise.
Guo Shiwen stared ahead and asked, "Are you interested in her?"
Pan Cheng drove, pretending to be unaffected, but his brow showed evident impatience, "What are you talking about?"
Guo Shiwen said, "You know who I’m talking about."
Pan Cheng looked displeased, "Are you crazy?"
It was the first ti she saw him so flustered over a woman’s ntion. With other won, he would at most deny it, but whenever Chen Ningxi was involved, his reaction was intriguing.
When does a man get angry about a woman? When he cares about her.
The more she thought about it, the more irritated Guo Shiwen beca, "Don’t forget, she’s married."
"So what if she’s married? A marriage can end in divorce," Pan Cheng didn’t care.
Guo Shiwen flushed, turning alternately red and white, "She’s Mayor Chen’s daughter. She’s not soone you can touch."
Pan Cheng smirked, a wild expression flashing in his eyes, "If she’s willing, I don’t care whose daughter she is."
Guo Shiwen knew that Pan Cheng was reckless, but she didn’t expect him to be insane enough to target the Mayor’s daughter. "You should forget about her. That couple is happily married. How could they divorce?"
Pan Cheng said, "Who knows what the future holds."
Guo Shiwen turned her face, and Pan Cheng’s expression didn’t seem like he was joking.
"You better not ss around, provoking her isn’t sothing you can handle."
Pan Cheng said, "What if she’s willing?"
Guo Shiwen fell silent. She had seen Pan Cheng’s thods of pursuing won; if he wanted soone, no matter if they were chaste won, virtuous wives, career-driven powerhouses, or pure university students, he would have them.
"Don’t overplay it." Guo Shiwen said.
Pan Cheng turned his face, smiling as he looked at her, "What’s this? Jealous?" His hand reached over to pat Guo Shiwen’s leg, "Use my card to buy yourself a bag."
Guo Shiwen felt a tightness in her chest, lowering the car window a bit to let the wind in.
Fortunately, it was morning, otherwise, the midday heat on the road would certainly annoy her.
"Pan Cheng, let ask you sothing." Guo Shiwen suddenly said seriously.
Pan Cheng frowned; she rarely called him by na, "Go ahead."
Guo Shiwen asked, "If, and I’m just saying if... she got divorced, would you marry her?"
The car happened to hit a red light and stopped with the traffic.
Pan Cheng held the steering wheel, "...Stop asking pointless questions."
Guo Shiwen got the hint, "I’ve been with you for so many years, and yet you’re unwilling to marry . Now, you’re willing to marry a woman you’ve just known for days. Am I that worthless to you?"
Pan Cheng didn’t want to talk about these things. He clicked his tongue, "Stop creating problems out of nowhere!"
The red light turned green, and Pan Cheng accelerated hard, weaving through traffic swiftly. Guo Shiwen’s heart leaped to her throat as she instinctively gripped the overhead handle.
"She’s not interested in you at all, stop dreaming."
Pan Cheng gave her a sinister look, "She’s not interested in ? What if I ruin her reputation so much that not even her husband wants her, would she co to then?"
Guo Shiwen was shocked, "You’re crazy."
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