Listen to his skeptical tone...
Qiao Xi was rendered speechless by him, "It’s true I can’t cook, but I’m not devoid of common sense!"
She pushed Shen Dang, annoyed, "Go check now if I’ve damaged the pot!"
Shen Dang walked forward a few steps, smiling as if her push propelled him, then he slowed his pace.
He still turned back to look at Qiao Xi, "Is the rice ready?"
Qiao Xi eyed him sideways, unamused, "I haven’t checked, it shouldn’t be ready so soon."
Shen Dang smiled mischievously, "Actually, I was worried you might not cook it thoroughly."
Qiao Xi: "..."
She was so annoyed she could scratch soone.
If this continued, she would really get angry!
Crossing her arms, her eyes cold, she stared at him, "Go see if it’s cooked or not."
As it turned out, Qiao Xi did cook the rice after all.
Shen Dang finished cooking dinner, and it wasn’t even late.
Qiao Xi thought she had misread the ti but evidently hadn’t.
She looked up with surprise, "You ca ho from work early today?"
Shen Dang set up the chopsticks and bowls, saying casually, "I left early after finishing up."
Assistant Gao, hearing this, would cry foul.
He had been rushing work progress all afternoon; how could there be an early shift?
The sun must be rising from the west.
Boss Shen was as calm as ever, with Qiao Xi noticing no signs.
"Let’s eat."
Shen Dang humd in agreent, then asked as sothing ca to mind, "You ntioned sothing at noon; what was it?"
Qiao Xi looked at him, "Help find another construction team."
Shen Dang’s eyes darkened slightly, "Is there a problem there?"
"It’s just not very good."
Qiao Xi had also discussed this with Chen Jiayan.
Of course, Chen Jiayan sided with Qiao Xi.
The relationship between the client and the construction team had to be mutually satisfactory; otherwise, negotiations later would be even harder.
"I’m really grateful," Shen Dang suddenly said.
Qiao Xi couldn’t comprehend, her expression tensing, "There’s a problem on my end, and you’re grateful for what?"
Shen Dang chuckled, "Not for that."
Qiao Xi: "?"
Seeing the confusion in Qiao Xi’s eyes, Shen Dang smiled lazily, "I’m happy that you ca to when you had a problem."
That’s because he had said it before...
Trying to act nonchalant, Qiao Xi pursed her lips, speaking evenly, "It’s just a small issue, or else I wouldn’t change the construction team. And I don’t want to bother Brother Jiayuan anymore; he’s busy. I’m about to join the group and won’t have ti to oversee this, so I hope to find a responsible team."
And ideally, one that wouldn’t cause any issues.
Qiao Xi’s words seed like an explanation, and at the end, she added lightly, "If you find them, I’ll still handle the paynt."
Shen Dang’s smile faded slightly, "Don’t worry, I’ll arrange it."
"Okay," Qiao Xi thanked him, "Thank you."
Shen Dang raised an eyebrow, his eyes suddenly deepening, "Just a verbal thank you, trying to dismiss just like that?"
Qiao Xi looked up at him with a hint of a cold smile, "Then what do you want?"
"You tell ?"
Shen Dang asked leisurely, tossing the question back to her.
But before Qiao Xi could respond, Shen Dang blurted out directly, "How about agreeing to my pursuit?"
Qiao Xi’s eyes curved, a smile evident. Under Shen Dang’s expectant gaze, she still refused, "No."
"Are you trying to play ?"
Frustration was more evident on Shen Dang’s face.
Qiao Xi took it lightly and frankly admitted, "No, I just don’t want to agree yet."
Shen Dang’s smile was playful, "So you’re intentionally keeping on the hook."
Evil woman.
Qiao Xi, emboldened, did not deny but retorted, "Does Boss Shen string along?"
Shen Dang clicked his tongue again, his interest intensifying, "Sure, you can string along as long as you like."
Boss Shen’s words were unequivocal.
Qiao Xi: "..."
Couldn’t you hesitate a bit to show your nobility as Boss Shen?
Qiao Xi felt that the roles had reversed—it wasn’t her stringing Shen Dang along, but him keeping her in suspense.
Wasn’t this overtly seducing her?
Shen Dang chuckled, "I’m willing to be the only fish in your pond."
Otherwise, he would eliminate the other fish.
Qiao Xi couldn’t fathom how he could say such things so seriously, she looked at him, lost for words, "I’m not a heartbreaker."
With just him on the hook, it was already more than enough.
She couldn’t handle more.
Shen Dang wanted to say more, but Qiao Xi cut him off, annoyed, "Let’s eat, not talk while eating!"
Shen Dang finally shut his mouth.
...
Days later, under Shen Dang’s arrangent, Cui Wenbai took Chu Wan away from Hai City.
When the Chu Family realized Chu Wan was gone, Cui Wenbai had already whisked her away.
Cui Wenbai said he was taking Chu Wan to F country, but they changed flights at the last mont to another country.
Shen Dang thought this was for the best.
By telling no one, nobody would be able to find them.
Shen Dang planned to tell Qiao Xi, but her phone was unreachable.
After the second and third attempts, Shen Dang could only send her a ssage.
At that ti, Qiao Xi was at a spring-sumr won’s fashion show.
The brand hosting this event, amanil, was the sa brand for which Qiao Xi had done a clothing advertisent abroad.
As a spokesperson, Qiao Xi was naturally invited.
The fashion show had just started not long ago, and Qiao Xi had muted her phone, naturally not noticing Shen Dang’s call.
This ti, Wang Li accompanied Qiao Xi to the event. She was also present at the venue, but not together with Qiao Xi.
And perhaps by coincidence or fate, the seat next to Qiao Xi was occupied by Yan Fanghua.
The two had no interaction throughout.
They had already burned their bridges, and there was no need for empty civilities.
Last ti, Yan Fanghua lost the spokesperson role to Qiao Xi, and it was she who should feel awkward.
At 9 PM, the show concluded.
Wang Li ca over to find Qiao Xi, and they started to leave.
As they reached outside, soone called out to Wang Li.
"Sister Li."
Turning around, Wang Li smiled coldly, "Movie Queen Yan, you’re being too polite. I don’t deserve your ’sister.’"
The phrase "Movie Queen" was laden with sarcasm.
Yan Fanghua, as if not catching her sarcasm, smiled calmly, "Sister Li, we have worked together for several years. Is there a need for this?"
Wang Li’s gaze turned colder, "If you stopped just to say this, then it’s even more unnecessary. I don’t have ti for your nonsense."
Yan Fanghua chuckled, appearing generous and not wanting to quarrel, "Are you still mad at ?"
Wang Li was amused, "You think too highly of yourself. To , you’re just soone insignificant."
Mad at her?
She and Qiao Xi were planning to outpace her!
She didn’t have ti to be angry with her.
"Although our link has ended, can’t we still be friends? For old tis’ sake, I can let Qiao Xi work with ."
Yan Fanghua’s offer looked generous as if working with her, the Movie Queen, would be a blessing for Qiao Xi.
Wang Li genuinely laughed, "Honey, do you want to work with the Movie Queen?"
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