Chapter 6, May your heart be like mine

He thought for a moment and revealed a sly smile: "Alright"

In Ji Lang's heart, a battle between reason and emotion raged, as if a heavy stone were pressing down on his chest. He gazed blankly at Tan Qing. She responded to him with tearful eyes: "So, Ji Lang, do you still wish to collaborate with him?"

Jiang Yuanyao gasped in surprise, how could she have thought of that! He believed that after all this time since they met, she would have sensed his feelings for her to some extent, yet it turned out that this girl had no heart at all; she had not taken his actions to heart in the slightest.

Seeing him finish his meal with a satisfied expression, Tan Qing slowly spoke: "Ji Lang, do you know what exactly happened that night?"

If it were not for his body being hot all over, that fox-like smile would have been enough to make Tan Qing think he was pretending

"This is the wine given by the boss, Ji Lang, would you like to drink it?" She pulled the tab and filled the glass in front of her to the brim

Tan Qing was momentarily stunned, and then her heart felt as if it had been doused with a bucket of cold water, the myriad of emotions and fervent feelings that had surged forth were instantly chilled to the bone by these two words

She spoke quietly, yet it felt as if she had thrown a bomb into his heart—just this afternoon, he had finalized the sponsorship fee for the joint exhibition with Zhai Tianzhao, amounting to 6 million. If the sponsorship fee from Yuezong clients could not reach this amount, the rights to host the joint exhibition would be secured by Qinglang.

I see that you are quite capable! Wouldn't it be better to quietly serve as my assistant? Why must you show off everywhere?" He glared at her, looking quite indignant, but seeing her standing there with pursed lips and silent, as if she had accumulated a lot of grievances, he couldn't help but soften his heart, and his tone became much gentler: "Everything was fine yesterday, so what happened this morning? Did I offend you in some way?"

Xiao Che returned, cheerfully carrying several bottles of beer. He plopped down beside Ji Lang, and a strand of purple highlights in his wine-red short hair shimmered under the light

Ji Lang drove the car over: "Let's go get something to eat. There is a congee shop run by Hong Kong people that is very good. Shall we go try it?"

Tan Qing was taken aback, feeling that she was being unreasonable. Clearly, she was his assistant, yet she chose not to work by his side, instead running to the public relations department to lend a hand. To others, it seemed like she was out of her mind, but to him, wasn't it just a blatant display of disdain for him?

Tan Qing had no choice but to stay, so she picked up a cup of water and sat cross-legged on the carpet by the bed, ready to provide him with water whenever he woke up.

Xu Jingmo smiled and said, "You little brat, can't I find you for no reason? I heard you are working at Yuezong?"

"Alright, I won't disturb you, goodbye!" Xu Jingmo was quite perceptive and did not press further.

He said in a muffled voice: "What do you mean by sorry?"

A period of time passed just like that. With the opening of the RV exhibition approaching, the entire company was in a state of chaos. Fortunately, the hosting rights had already been secured, and the exhibitors were mostly prepared. The only remaining task was to finalize the naming sponsor.

Yuezhong Nature does not agree; after working hard to prepare the meal, suddenly someone barges in wanting to share it equally. No one would be willing to accept such a situation.

Lü Ai is not wrong; at this moment, Jiang Yuanyao is indeed strolling by the river with Tan Qing. However, he feels light-headed and unsteady on his feet, and even the breath he exhales feels scorching hot

She shook her head, feeling humiliated, turned her face away, and quickly left the office

The door was not closed, she knocked a few times on the door frame, and receiving no response, she had no choice but to gently walk in

Tan Qing smiled lightly: "That's great, the company has secured two large orders! However, since you are major clients, this matter should be discussed directly with General Manager Jiang"

Xiao Ran said that the person in charge of this event went to Beijing for a meeting, and Jiang Yuanyao's business trip this time is precisely to mediate this matter

Xu Jingmo smiled and said, "Very clever! I will have my subordinates handle the normal registration and exhibition procedures. You just need to inform Jiang Yuanyao that these two orders will be handled by you, and the commission will definitely be substantial at that time"

He nodded slightly: "You must also know that I am vying for the hosting rights of this joint exhibition. If I can secure it and successfully hold this event, then Qinglang can truly establish itself in Jincheng. I cannot afford to miss this great opportunity"

Mo Mo

Jiang Yuanyao chuckled gloomily and said, "I don't like places like hospitals; we have common medicines at home, so it will be fine to just take some when I get back"

The person across from me concealed the disappointment in their eyes and said softly, "I understand"

Tan Qing let out a sigh, watching her pick up her handbag, smooth her wavy hair, and gracefully walk out the door

So what does this really count as? Tan Qing gazed at the man sleeping on the bed, her throat filled with bitterness. Perhaps in his eyes, what they shared was merely a fleeting game, and even if they had developed some fondness for each other, a slight affection, to speak of love was still a matter far beyond reach.

He feared for her to be hurt even more, he feared that she would fall deeply in love with him without being able to extricate herself. But he could not speak of it, he could only silently bury this bitterness in his heart

However, this event was originally planned by Yuezhong, and the entire company has been busy for so long, only to have the hosting rights snatched away by another company. If my colleagues knew about my relationship with you, they would probably scold me to death. " Tan Qing looked at him gloomily and said, "Ji Lang, although this is a work-related matter, I still feel it is a bit excessive.

Under the light, he closed his eyes, and his neatly arranged, thick eyelashes cast a small shadow on his face. Tan Qing occasionally touched his forehead and fingers, feeling that his high fever had not subsided, so she wrung out a wet towel and gently wiped his face and arms.

Well... I will not see you off.

Tan Qing was also silent, feeling secretly sad in her heart. Mo Mo, you do not know that he still has you in his heart, but you are already married. If Jiang Yuan Yao has to discuss business matters face to face with her, it is likely that he is truly suffering inside.

Tan Qing hurried to the company with two dark circles under her eyes, yet unfortunately arrived late. However, no one gave her a disapproving look; her colleagues' smiles were both warm and friendly. This was certainly due to her status—she was the girlfriend of General Manager Jiang! Indeed, ever since she stepped into the company, the BOSS had been eagerly waiting for her in his office.

The glasses filled with beer clinked together, producing a clear sound. Xiao Che enjoyed the meal immensely; although the bright red Sichuan hot pot was fragrant, it was indeed spicy. Ji Lang hardly touched his chopsticks, while Tan Qing accompanied Xiao Che and took a few bites, causing her to tear up from the spiciness

"Be quiet, or you'll be in trouble if the boss hears you!" The speaker is an old-timer in the company, seemingly unwilling for anyone to mention triumphs within the workplace

She indeed no longer appeared under his watchful eyes, and even within the same company, they rarely crossed paths. It was as if she had become invisible, quietly remaining in the marketing department. This situation was particularly challenging for Xiao Ran, as Jiang Yuan Yao had taken Tan Qing away from here only to send her back again. He truly could not grasp his boss's intentions. Viewing Tan Qing was akin to handling a hot potato; it was inappropriate to prevent her from working, yet it was also not suitable to have her toil away like everyone else. Thus, he could only allow her the freedom to come and go as she pleased. This situation was particularly challenging for Xiao Ran, as Jiang Yuan Yao had taken Tan Qing away from here only to send her back again. He truly could not grasp his boss's intentions. Viewing Tan Qing was akin to handling a hot potato; it was inappropriate to prevent her from working, yet it was also not suitable to have her toil away like everyone else. Thus, he could only allow her the freedom to come and go as she pleased.

He slumped his shoulders and said, "But I haven't eaten anything."

Ah, how wonderful it is, Qingqing

She got into the car, sulking and refusing to speak to him. Until the car stopped downstairs at her building, he finally spoke: "Shall I go up and cook some noodles?"

Qingqing, you must be aware of the joint exhibition of RVs in Jincheng. After my marriage, my father entrusted me with managing some affairs of the company, and this time the joint exhibition... Huashen Real Estate is expected to participate, and Han Shui's company will also be involved

He observed her small face tense up and secretly sighed at how changeable a woman's thoughts can be. Just last night, when he had a fever, she had been so gentle and considerate; how could she seem like a different person in the blink of an eye? What position did he truly occupy in her heart? At that moment, he felt uncertain, only sensing a deep and painful discomfort within.

The misdeeds committed by Jiang Yuanyao are no fewer than mine. At such a young age, he is in charge of a large company; that person is far from being as simple as you imagine. He reached out to touch the top of her head and sighed, "In fact, I somewhat regret sending you to Jiang Yuanyao's side, I truly fear..."

One can only blame oneself; with a moment's carelessness, one easily loses one's heart

She remembered, it was Xiao Che

"If it weren't for that Tan Qing, Tian Lin would have already named our joint exhibition! Now, it turns out that the juicy opportunity has gone to Qing Lang!" In the public relations department's office area, Zhao Yuan remained leisurely, crossing her arms and chatting with others. She stopped speaking only when her gaze fell on the approaching Tan Qing, smiling as she said: "Where are you off to, little Tan? It seems that General Manager Jiang is not here, and even if he is, he probably doesn't have time to see you..."

Is Manager Zhao busy? Tan Qing walked over

Tan Qing pouted and said, "I am an assistant, not a maid. The term 'serve' is inappropriate. Forget it, I will go see which department needs someone for menial tasks..."

His complexion was not very good, his brows furrowed, and his dark eyes, tinged with sarcasm, were fixed on her, remaining silent for a long time

It is naturally the work of the big-mouthed Zhao Yuan

He let go of his hands and relaxed his brow, smiling: "What should I do? You've seen through me! In that case, you might as well not stay by my side. Report to the marketing department in the afternoon; I don't want to see you again." After saying this, he turned around and sat down in his chair, casually picking up a document, his tone indifferent: "I have to get busy now; you can leave."

Xiao Ran was taken aback for a moment and chuckled, "Market competition, it's quite normal."

Alright

He sternly shouted at her: "Stop!"

Sigh, let it be. Even if the distance is close, if he does not hold you in his heart, it is of no use no matter what.

Xiao Ran had a piece of tea leaf stuck in his throat. After a bout of intense coughing, he reddened his eyes and pointed to Jiang Yuanyao's office: "I can do without it here, just make sure to take good care of the one inside."

Jiang Yuanyao, you..." Tan Qing was furious. What a thick skin, calling someone else's name in a dream last night, and now here you are chattering with me, do you think this is a joke, playing around like this!

Tan Qing expressed some impatience: "I said I don't want to eat anything"

He did not wake up, and indistinct murmurs escaped his lips. Perhaps he was dreaming, or more likely, he was starting to talk nonsense due to the fever. Tan Qing felt a bit anxious and touched his forehead, which was still very hot. She thought to herself, it would be better to go to the hospital! Just as she was contemplating whether to call the company to have a driver come pick them up, she suddenly heard two clear words slip from Jiang Yuanyao's mouth.

Ke Tanqing sat across from him, still lacking appetite. The dim light shone down from above their heads, as Ji Lang ate his noodles, a gentle and satisfied smile appearing on his face. He had a sense of illusion, as if this was the true nature of their life, him and Tanqing having dinner and chatting face to face every night

The company is crowded and noisy; General Manager Jiang, please be more discreet. If others see us, they might think there is something going on between us.

It was Ji Lang, driving a convertible, with a girl sitting in the passenger seat

Xiao Li left, and Tan Qing sighed as she walked towards Jiang Yuanyao's office

"We need to hurry to the hospital," she said, supporting him as she began to look around, preparing to hail a taxi

How did they end up together? Are they in a relationship? When Tan Qing recalled the first time she met Xiao Che, she couldn't help but sigh at Ji Lang's infatuated demeanor, thinking: Indeed, a good man fears a woman's entanglement; Ji Lang was so easily won over! She had thought he was quite discerning and often pondered what his future sister-in-law would look like.

The situation in Beijing is progressing very poorly. Jiang Yuanyao approached the head of the supervisory department for this Jin Cheng RV Exhibition, but the other party's attitude was very firm: either cooperate with Qinglang to co-host the event, or settle for a secondary role where Qinglang hosts and Yuezong is merely given the title of co-organizer

"So are you resorting to any means necessary?" Tan Qing couldn't help but speak up, "Qinglang is crazily poaching clients from Yuezhong, even snatching away many long-time clients who have cooperated with Yuezhong for years. Ji Lang, don't you think what you're doing is a bit excessive?"

He is unable to answer this question

Zhao Yan turned her eyes and showed no intention of letting her go. "I heard that General Manager Qinglang has a close relationship with you, and that company is developing quite well now. I find it strange that since you are on good terms with General Manager Ji, why don't you go develop at Qinglang? I estimate that there you could at least manage to become a manager or something... Oh, I almost forgot," she leaned close to Tan Qing's ear and said deliberately in a mysterious tone, "You are General Manager Jiang's girlfriend!" I estimate that there you could at least manage to become a manager or something... Oh, I almost forgot," she leaned close to Tan Qing's ear and said deliberately in a mysterious tone, "You are General Manager Jiang's girlfriend!"

However, that person is a beast, nearly bullying Tan Qing

I hope that Senior Brother will keep his word; at least for one day in the presence of the public, he should refrain from doing anything that would harm it. Tan Qing said this very seriously, and without paying any attention to her superior's astonished expression, she lowered her head and began to work.

He left, taking Lu Ai with him to Beijing on a business trip ... Tan Qing watched his tall and upright figure disappear at the door, feeling a bit sad; in fact, it could have been herself going with him this time ...

He then stood up and reached out to pull her, but she swiftly dodged, leaving him grasping at nothing.

Tan Qing quickly said: "What does Xiao Che like to eat? How about we have hot pot together?"

She indeed has something to hide from him

Zhao Yan elegantly took a sip of coffee and raised an eyebrow, saying: "I just heard you were looking for something to do? President Jiang is really considerate, moving you to the office to keep you sheltered, not letting you do anything at all. Little does he know that when a newcomer just joins the company, having nothing to do makes one feel uneasy. " She gently swirled her coffee cup and smiled at Tan Qing, saying, "I actually have a pile of work that I can't manage, but I'm just worried that President Jiang might blame me if he finds out."

As summer fully sets in, the night breeze no longer feels cool. In the parking lot below, Jiang Yuanyao quietly sits in a black Audi R8, watching as Ji Lang drives away in a blue Cadillac.

Tan Qing smiled: "Occasionally eating a little is not a problem. How have you been lately? Are you very busy?"

Tan Qing lowered her gaze: "Mr. Jiang, you can eat by yourself! You have arranged a good seat and work for me, and this afternoon I will diligently work here." After she finished speaking, she turned around and was about to leave

It turned out that it was not a date. Tan Qing looked at Xiao Che, and the young girl, hearing him say this, showed a face of disappointment, turning her head to pretend to look at the scenery by the roadside

The workday has come to an end. Tan Qing quietly packed her things and left, calculating the time, Jiang Yuanyao should also be returning to Jincheng.

It is all my fault for causing the company to lose a major contract! Although Tan Qing felt that he was both manly and righteous, she still felt somewhat guilty. Therefore, she fluttered her eyelashes and said, From now on, whatever the company needs to do, Mr. Jiang can just give the orders, and I will definitely dedicate myself wholeheartedly, putting in my utmost effort!

"There is nothing of the sort." Tan Qing quickly replied, her stomach growling with hunger. "I will report the exhibition matter to General Manager Jiang. As for who will handle it, that depends on the company's arrangements. Mo Mo, I still have a pile of tasks on my hands..."

She got into the car. As Ji Lang drove, he said: "On my way to pick you up, I ran into Xiao Che and gave her a ride for a bit. It's been a long time since we had a meal together. What do you want to eat tonight"

Only Tan Qing and Jiang Yuan Yao remained in the corridor. The two exchanged glances, momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she finally spoke up: "Is President Jiang going out?"

As the night deepened, she began to feel drowsy, propping her cheek up and dozing off intermittently. Suddenly, she heard the person on the bed murmuring, thinking he had awakened, she hurriedly leaned closer and gently called out: "Jiang Yuanyao?"

She chattered on about the address. Tan Qing smiled, glancing at Ji Lang's silhouette, which remained silent, while the car drove towards Ping'an Avenue

Xiao Che withdrew his hand, his smile appearing quite forced: "No need, my home is not far, I can walk there." After saying this, he held back the tears that were about to fall, turned around, and waved his hand. His seemingly carefree figure was elongated and rendered lonely by the streetlight.

In the company, the relationship between Tan Qing and the big boss has already become an open secret

Ji Lang's complexion was pale and he remained silent. Tan Qing quickly said: "He will be driving soon, let me drink with you for a while."

After finishing the meal with great difficulty, Ji Lang seemed to have no intention of seeing Xiao Che off. Tan Qing felt somewhat awkward; if it weren't for the fact that she had something to discuss with Ji Lang today, she would have certainly taken the hint to leave and let Ji Lang escort Xiao Che home

Xiao Che turned his head excitedly: "Great, great, I love Sichuan hot pot the most! I know a particularly authentic place, Ji Lang, listen to me, it's on Ping'an Avenue..."

Tan Qing responded with a sound of acknowledgment, and upon recalling the matter of Zhai Tianzhao, she inexplicably felt a sense of estrangement towards her former friend, causing her tone to become rather indifferent

In fact, his cold was indeed severe. After returning home and taking medicine, Jiang Yuanyao fell into a deep and drowsy sleep.

She turned to leave when suddenly she heard someone affectionately calling out: "Tan Qing!"

He helplessly said, "Then I will have someone bring it up."

Thus, she felt somewhat reluctant and sighed, saying, "So what can I do to help?"

Ah? She felt a slight sense of loss. This subtle emotion was keenly captured by him, and he smiled slightly, saying: "Shall we go together?"

Tan Qing lowered her eyelids, feeling somewhat desolate: "To be honest, Ji Lang, did you have some ulterior motive when you brought me to Jiang Yuanyao's side?"

Tan Qing fixed her gaze on him and asked, "So are you leaning towards Ji Lang or General Jiang? Will there come a day when you jump to Qing Lang?"

He murmured, "A trip to Beijing may take two or three days."

In the end, he surrendered first: "You haven't had breakfast this morning, have you? Let's go downstairs and get something to eat now." As he spoke, he reached out to take her hand again, but she forcefully pulled away from him once more

Tan Qing did not enter the largest and most luxurious president's office, but instead headed straight to the marketing department. Upon seeing Xiao Ran holding a teacup and drinking water, she smiled sweetly and said, "Senior Brother Xiao, is there any work here that you need me to do?"

Xu Jingmo fell silent for a moment: "Yuan Yao... I think he might not want to see me"

Tan Qingdao said goodbye, hung up the phone, and when she looked up, a straight figure resembling bamboo blocked her view.

He is angry, but there is nothing he can do. However, someone has proposed a solution: the one who attracts a title sponsor with more sponsorship fees will be the one to host this joint exhibition.

Ji Lang's culinary skills are excellent, likely honed as survival skills in the United Kingdom, as even a simple bowl of noodles can be prepared by him to be fragrant and enticing

Isn't that so! I heard that that Ji Lang was from the former Triumph Group

"Let me have someone take you back," he said as he straightened up, but suddenly felt dizzy and stumbled. Tan Qing supported him and asked anxiously, "What’s wrong? Did you drink too much just now?" Upon touching his arm, she realized that he was burning hot all over, and she exclaimed, "Jiang Yuanyao, you have a fever!"

Upon returning to the marketing department, Tan Qing learned that there was another issue with the joint exhibition. The company had originally secured the rights to host the event, but the supervisory department suddenly issued a notice stating that the event organizer would change from being exclusively with Yuezong to co-hosting with Qinglang Company. The reason was quite peculiar, aimed at fostering the joint development of the media industry in Jincheng

Tan Qing still declined: "The marketing department still has many tasks left unfinished"

Zhao Yan leaned softly against the wall at the entrance of the public relations department, holding a cup of coffee, her carefully painted face adorned with a smile as she waved to her, saying: "Come."

"Then please help me verify these client details first!" Zhao Yanmei said with a beaming smile, putting down her cup. "I happen to have an appointment with a client for tea. You can take your time, and if you have any questions, ask Xiao Li. I will head out first."

I will do it? "Tan Qing smiled wryly, "As a newcomer and merely the assistant to the CEO, how could I have the qualifications to follow up on the order? If you want to take advantage of me and get a commission, you need to approach General Manager Jiang; he will definitely value your face.

"Is the work in the Public Relations Department finished?" A faint voice sounded from behind. It turned out he had gone out and, upon seeing her approach, followed her from behind. Tan Qing was startled and, seeing his face still dark, awkwardly nodded and replied, "It's almost done"

Then I will give it to you

Three people stood in the parking lot. Xiao Che glanced at the silent Ji Lang and waved his hand with a hint of melancholy, saying, "I am leaving, goodbye"

Jiang Yuanyao opened her mouth in shock, and after a moment, she laughed in anger: "It is only right to restrain oneself. However, now everyone in the company knows that you are my girlfriend. Even if I hug you or kiss you, what can others do about it?"

Tan Qing wore a weary expression and said, "Forget it, I have no appetite"

She tried to pull her hand back, thinking it was in vain, but to her surprise, he let go. He turned around and leaned against the railing by the riverbank, looking languid.

The corners of his mouth curled into a cold smirk: "The marketplace is like a battlefield; there is no such thing as excessive, only winning and losing"

Fortunately, everything happened before it was spoken, so even if we become strangers tomorrow, there will be no awkwardness when we meet

"Get in the car!" He smiled at her. The girl beside him, with her short hair flying, also flashed her a bright smile: "Tan Qing, do you remember me?"

Tan Qing felt that this gossiping woman was truly excessive, carrying a hint of hostility in every conversation. She replied calmly, "I am not looking for General Manager Jiang, I am just going to Sister Ai's place to collect some documents"

He had just rinsed his mouth and sat cleanly opposite her. Seeing her serious expression, a premonition rose in his heart: "Are you referring to the Qing Shan Hotel..."

Xu Jingmo on this side was also filled with grievances. How could she not want to have direct contact with Jiang Yuanyao? It was just that they had broken up and she had married someone else. His pure and noble character would certainly not wish to be entangled with her again. Moreover, the matter of the exhibition was half public and half private. Today, she suddenly heard someone say that Jiang Yuanyao had a girlfriend named Tan Qing, and her heart trembled with discomfort. In the end, she could not help but ask: "Qingqing, are you and Jiang Yuanyao..."

If she was not mistaken, he was calling for Xu Jingmo. She smiled bitterly, almost forgetting that before they met, Xu Jingmo was his girlfriend. Regardless of how they broke up, they had been in a relationship for a long time.

She let out a deep sigh and placed the cup of water on the bedside table. Looking at the time, it was already midnight, and the sparse stars were twinkling in the dark blue sky outside the window. A few clouds drifted by, gently covering the originally clear moon.

Her solemn vow made him laugh, yet he still felt utterly drained. The night by the river, with a gentle breeze and a beautiful companion, should have been quite a romantic affair, but unfortunately, he was unwell and lacked the energy for it

Is this the little girl? However, her features are indeed beautiful, with eyes resembling black grapes

Tan Qing lowered her head, feeling that his grip on her palm was burning hot. She felt a bit embarrassed, turned her face away, and said: "I am sorry!"

At noon, all the colleagues went to have lunch. Xiao Li from the public relations department approached and said, "Tan Qing, would you like to have lunch together?"

By the time it was past 2 a.m., Jiang Yuanyao finally broke his fever. Seeing him sleep soundly, Tan Qing felt relieved and quietly left.

Tan Qing asked Xiao Ran after listening, "Senior Brother Xiao, do you think Ji Lang did this on purpose?"

The hot pot restaurant was bustling with people. Ji Lang furrowed his brows, and Tan Qing knew that he disliked overly noisy environments. Concerned about hurting Xiao Che's feelings by mentioning it, she chose a relatively quiet spot. Xiao Che went to chat with the familiar restaurant owner, while Tan Qing sat opposite Ji Lang. He ordered chrysanthemum tea to cool the body for her and said with a frown, "Your stomach is weak, so eat less spicy food later. I will make you a late-night snack when we get back"

She glanced at his office and smiled, saying, "You go ahead, I will talk later."

This is clearly a mockery. Tan Qing chuckled dryly and said, "President Jiang is joking, I don't have such great abilities!"

Zhao Yan was taken aback: "No, General Jiang! I will work hard, please don't tell my dad!" After saying this, she quickly slipped into the office and sat down obediently.

That night, the questions she threw at him were too tricky for Ji Lang to answer. He sat in the chair in a daze for a while, then suddenly stood up: "Qingqing, I am leaving"

Xiao Ran glanced around and noticed that there were very few people, so he lowered his voice: "This is uncertain; being in a position means dealing with its affairs. If one day I can no longer stay in a place that pleases the crowd, I do not rule out the possibility of going to a brighter place."

Jiang Yuanyao was so furious that his teeth chattered. Although he found it strange that his usually calm self was thrown into disarray by a little girl, he couldn't care less. He grabbed her arm and, with a furrowed brow, said resentfully: "How can you be so heartless? I fought with someone for you and lost contracts worth several million. Do you think I told them you were my girlfriend for what purpose..."

Tan Qing set down the document in her hand, sighed, and replaced it with a faint smile: "Has President Jiang recovered from his cold?"

This news quickly spread within Yuezhong, and the employees felt somewhat disheartened, having worked tirelessly for several months only to end up with such a conclusion. Some expressed their grievances towards Qingliang, saying: "This person with the surname Ji is truly unscrupulous! Previously, they exerted effort to snatch clients from us, and now they are meddling again! Clearly, it was our planned event, yet they come to seize the hosting rights!"

Tan Qing busily said: "How could it be? It's all for the company! I work hard, what else can he say?"

Ji Lang's fist was tightly clenched, a surge of anger spreading from the depths of his heart. He sat up straight, fixating intently on Tan Qing. She said, "Later, I managed to escape. I didn't want you to worry, so I lied to you and said everything was fine." She held back her tears and looked up at him, "Ji Lang, do you know who that person is? It is Zhai Tianzhao from Tianlin Group."

Tan Qing, feeling a bit reluctant, held her hand and said, "I will help you call a car"

He stepped out of the door, suddenly turned around, and a low voice floated into Tan Qing's ears: "Rest assured, I will avenge this grudge for you sooner or later"

Her questioning tone filled Ji Lang with a sense of frustration: "Excessive? Do you think I am excessive?" He tightened his grip on the cup in his hand, feeling a deep pain in his heart; after all, she was on Jiang Yuanyao's side.

He let out a soft grunt from his nose and, turning around, unexpectedly walked away with a wave of his hand

Mo Mo

He lay quietly asleep, in the spacious bedroom, only a soft little lamp and a graceful figure leaning by the bed remained. As Tan Qing's fingers brushed across his beautiful face, they trembled slightly, fearing that a moment's carelessness might hurt or wake him. Waves of gentle ripples spread through her heart, recalling the journey of their acquaintance, the intoxicating dance they shared, the concerns during their times apart, and the comfort offered on that sorrowful night. Perhaps he is the one sent by heaven to protect her; looking at the current situation, her heart blossomed with a deep sweetness of mutual guardianship.

Tan Qing's face revealed an expression of embarrassment. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, and spoke in a low voice: "A man tricked me into Qing Shan Hotel, and almost..."

"Have all the tasks been completed?" The indifferent tone made Zhao Yuan quickly retract her neck. Tan Qing turned her gaze and saw the man standing in front of her wearing a white shirt and a gray tie, maintaining his usual clean and elegant appearance, though his expression was indifferent. His gaze fell on her, and after a mere glance, he turned to Zhao Yuan: "Among the entire company, only the Public Relations Department seems to be idle. If there truly is nothing to do, I will have General Manager Zhao disband this department."

Tan Qing felt a bittersweet emotion: "Perhaps, with me as his girlfriend, President Jiang will be able to deflect many unnecessary troubles... At the very least, Manager Zhao will no longer have his eyes on you."

Tan Qing stood silently for half a minute. He raised his head, and a faint mockery filled his exquisite brows and eyes: "Is there anything else?"

"Very capable!" He glanced at her and returned to sit in the leather chair. "This afternoon, the Administration Department, Marketing Department, and Planning Department all have a lot of tasks. You can spend a day in each department and complete the work they have on hand."

The employees who originally stretched their necks to watch the commotion quietly retracted their faces and chuckled. Weren't they just holding hands and showing off their affection last night? Yet here they are, starting the morning with a cold war and sulking. Could it be that they had a quarrel?

Recalling the name mentioned by Jiang Yuanyao last night, Tan Qing felt a heaviness in her heart and answered the phone with a hint of reluctance: "Mo Mo, is there something you need?"

Xiao Zhong has already purchased breakfast, a double serving of Su Ji soup dumplings

This is his second invitation to her, will she still refuse

The gentle afterglow of the setting sun illuminated her face. She was contemplating a visit to Ji Lang later, when a familiar voice reached her ears: "Qingqing!"

Zhao Yan's materials were both disorganized and numerous, and before she realized it, more than half of the morning had passed. A phone call from Xu Jingmo was what finally rescued her from the mountain of documents.