Section 2

He took a deep breath, striving to calm his emotions: "We ended two years ago. I hope we can still be friends in a peaceful manner. I am currently unable to find a better position; otherwise, I would have left long ago." He forced a bitter smile and turned to leave

The scene of her being half-embraced and sent home by a client appears before me. Her hair is disheveled, her makeup is faded, and the strap of her dress has slipped down on one side without her even noticing, yet she still smiles sweetly at the client

Upon his initial arrival, Liu Shiru assisted him in getting started. Has he not made efforts himself?

Qi Dong's heart felt a slight warmth: "It's not serious, I settled it privately for three hundred yuan. There wasn't anything valuable in the bag. I'm sorry I didn't see your message today, can we have a meal together another day?"

The afterglow of the setting sun stretches the burning flames along the straight road to the end of the sky. She only needs to walk forward, and as soon as she steps onto this road, she will be burned to ashes. Nevertheless, this road still holds immense temptation, drawing Qi Dong to step onto it

He slowly turned his head, his gaze flickering: "Haven't I thought of you? Ever since I found a job, I told you that I didn't want my woman to work in sales. You insisted, fine. Everyone has their own choices, and I respect yours. Watching my woman get drunk... that sight, I don't want to see it again"

The bottom line has been set, and no one can undercut the other with a lower price. It truly comes down to each relying on their own capabilities

"Hold on to him a little tighter; perhaps it will really lead to a smooth marriage." Qi Dong murmured to herself

Qi Dongsong let out a sigh. She had lied, yet she felt quite satisfied with this lie. It spared her from having to force a smile to accompany Cheng Feng for dinner today. Her gaze shifted to the seat; the bag had been stolen, and the seat was empty. She felt as though a part of her heart had also been left vacant.

After spraining her ankle, she recovered. In the parking lot, there were only three of them. Cheng Feng had no choice but to take the initiative to carry her to the car and drive her to the hospital. Then... Qi Dong was startled by her own imagination. She secretly scolded herself for being too wicked. Clearly, he was the marriage partner she had set her sights on, and they were gradually moving towards the goal of becoming a couple. How could she think like that

Cheng Feng's cheek muscles twitched rapidly, clearly indicating his extreme anger. Liu Shiru's words weighed heavily on his heart, and he took a gentle breath, feeling a sharp pain in his chest.

She walked over with a clattering sound in her high heels. The rapid frequency and wide stride of her steps made Qi Dong secretly break into a sweat for her, fearing that Liu Shiru might twist her ankle at any moment

Miss Liu has also finished work?" Cheng Feng responded with a perfunctory greeting

Cheng Feng's car gradually drove away. Liu Shiru's tears silently streamed down her face as she murmured, "But I still love you. Even if a better company offers me a job, I won't accept it... Qi Dong, I will not let you take him away."

Can you accept Qi Dong? Don't forget that she also accompanies clients for meals and puts on a smiling face, and she can also be taken advantage of by clients! When you see Qi Dong drunkenly forcing a smile while leaning on a client on the way home, then you can tell me that you don't mind! Ah Feng... why can't you understand me? Why can't you put yourself in my position and think about it from my perspective?

Qidong suddenly remembered that there was a text message. At that time, she was in a standoff with Liu Shiru and did not check it. As she spoke, she scrolled through her message history and saw that Cheng Feng had left a message about having dinner together in the evening. He must have been waiting for her in the office for a long time, right? She had been talking to Qin Yu and Liu Shiru for quite a while about the He Mu Group, completely unaware that Cheng Feng had been waiting for her. Qidong was instantly speechless. If she had seen the message earlier, she could have declined him sooner. She really did not have the mood to accompany him for dinner today.

He turned around and strode away

She inadvertently drove to the entrance of the highway. Qi Dong was startled

Be careful when driving in the future. Cheng Feng reminded a few points and then hung up the phone

Cheng Feng asked her where she was, and Qi Dong casually replied, "I am about to drive home"

I know that you have taken a liking to Qi Dong, right? She is younger than me, more beautiful than me, and has a better figure than me!" Liu Shiru whispered fiercely, her almond-shaped eyes veiled with a faint blush

After making up her mind, Qi Dong dialed He Dashu's number. No one answered on the other end, so she had to hang up. Suddenly, the phone rang, and Qi Dong hurriedly answered, but it was Cheng Feng.

Liu Shiru seemed to have just noticed Qi Dong at this moment, turning around with an even more charming smile. Her gaze flitted back and forth between the two, and with a teasing lift of her brows, she said: "Oh, Qi Dong hasn't left yet? Am I interrupting your conversation?"

She stood in the setting sun. The empty parking lot accentuated her solitude, revealing a deep sense of fatigue. Thinking of Qi Dong's pure innocence, the current feeling of desolation enveloping her softened Cheng Feng's heart, and he strode towards her: "Has the matter been resolved?"

Liu Shiru made a grand entrance akin to Fengjie in "Dream of the Red Chamber," capturing the full attention of both individuals with a single remark

Qi Dong, have you arrived home

Her voice was lowered, faintly tinged with a sob, pulling Cheng Feng's steps to become unbearably heavy

This is really ridiculous! Qi Dong was amused by her. It seems that this meal is not going to happen. However, she didn't really want to eat anyway; she was contemplating how to develop He Dashu into a "very good friend." She certainly did not want to perform a rivalry for a man with Liu Shiru in the parking lot. Qi Dong chuckled, "I was just greeting Manager Cheng. You all continue your conversation; I will head home first."

Cheng Feng! Liu Shiru stamped her foot, and her sharp voice made Cheng Feng shiver. "Hmph, pretending not to know me at the company. What else do you want me to do?"

Qi Dong perfunctorily replied: "I was quite upset at that time. Later, President Qin had other matters to attend to and I didn't have the chance to check my text messages"

It is fast

With a piercing gaze, Qi Dong did not want to make eye contact, showing an embarrassed expression as he turned his head away

Does he not understand her? How could she know the turmoil in his heart every night waiting for her to come home? He is afraid that the clients will show her a cold shoulder. It pains him to see her drunk and vomiting.

Am I talking nonsense? Ha! Do you think I'm a fool? During the spring outing, you went up the mountain with her, right? These days, your cars have been leaving the company one after the other in the same direction; if that's not a date, then what is it? The moment she leaves the office, your eyes are glued to her! Yes, I deliberately came over today to stir things up. So, did I ruin your plans? Cheng Feng, don't forget. When you came here from Chongqing, unfamiliar with the place, who helped you network and leverage client connections to switch companies as if stepping up a ladder? If it weren't for these connections, could you have smoothly reached your current position as the head of the legal department? How is this related to me? What can I do? Is it easy for me to run business? Are all clients upstanding gentlemen? How many in sales haven't been drunk before? A client sends me home; yes, I lean on him. What can I do? Is it easy for me to run business? Are all clients upstanding gentlemen? How many in sales haven't been drunk before? A client sends me home; yes, I lean on him. I leaned on him half-heartedly for a 500,000 order. But I did not kiss or sleep with him!

Qi Dong had no choice but to nod. Just as she was about to drive, Cheng Feng stopped her: "Why not take my car? After we finish eating, I will take you back to the company to pick up your car. I will take you to a nice restaurant. During rush hour after work, I am afraid you might get lost."

Today ... ... has already been coordinated. People have chased after, and this meal cannot be avoided. The bag was stolen, leaving her hands empty, and her hands became intertwined.

"Do not feel wronged. Such things will always happen." Qi Dong's appearance seemed somewhat pitiable in Cheng Feng's eyes. He smiled and changed the subject: "As long as we coordinate well, it's fine. Let's go, we should have a meal. When we eat happily, we will also feel happy."

Cheng Feng said lightly: "I do not care how you are. Whatever you do... has nothing to do with me"

Hearing the sound coming from behind, Qi Dong hung up the phone and turned around. Cheng Feng was already walking towards her

The two women silently walked out of the director's office, exchanged a glance, and went their separate ways

What nonsense are you talking about

Cheng Feng looked at her, a smile gradually appearing in his eyes: "Then there would be no sense of mystery. Didn't you notice that I wanted to make you happy?"

In Liu Shiru's eyes, it was as if Qi Dong did not exist. Her pair of almond-shaped eyes were fixed on Cheng Feng's face as she smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you for personally delivering the contract to me today. I was just planning to invite you to dinner. I just wonder if Manager Cheng would be willing to grace us with his presence."

You indicate the location, and I will not lose track of it

Cheng Feng opened his mouth, but forcibly swallowed back the words of persuasion he wanted to say to Qi Dong. He expressionlessly watched Qi Dong's car drive out of the company, and only then did he let out a sigh: "Shirou, why bother?"

Upon leaving the company, Qi Dong took out He Dashu's business card and examined it carefully, resolutely deciding to compete with Liu Shiru for this order. If she could secure the position, she would be able to pay off all her mortgage within a year solely from the year-end bonus.

Is it serious? Why are you only telling me now? Cheng Feng's slightly reproachful words were filled with concern

The fragrant breeze that enveloped her forced Qi Dong to take a step back, while Liu Shiru stepped forward, squeezing herself between the two. "I have some matters to attend to today, thank you for your kindness." Cheng Feng slowly moved back, retreating half a step, discreetly increasing the distance between himself and Liu Shiru, with a hint of helplessness in his brows.

Cheng Feng averted his gaze from Liu Shiru's beautiful face, looking into the distance with a vacant and desolate expression: "We broke up two years ago, why must you insist?"

Manager Cheng has not left yet

On the other end of the phone, Cheng Feng's tone was particularly hesitant. Qi Dong waited for a moment but did not hear him speak, so he took the initiative to say: "There was a minor accident this morning; I hit someone. My bag was also stolen. I am going to my sister's house to get a spare key."

Cheng Feng was somewhat displeased: "Did I not send a text message saying we would have dinner together?"