Chapter 6, what she fears is his attitude towards her

Chen Yiying remembered that he used to live alone in a large villa, enjoying a tranquil life by himself. She recalled that when he went missing, she went to the villa to look for him. The villa was already empty, and even the original dog door had been sealed up, with a notice of the house for sale posted at the entrance. At that time, she felt that she would never see him again in her lifetime, believing that he had truly vanished from her world

Arrived. The voice of Father Qiu almost coincided with the sound of the elevator doors opening

That would be even better, let's reminisce and invite her to our home for dinner tonight

Hui Mei is lying on the floor at the entrance, holding an anime body pillow

This is a house that is more refined than an ordinary apartment, lacking luxurious decorations and attractive embellishments, yet it adds a touch of warmth. It was the first time Yi Ying felt the essence of home from Qiu Zhuoping.

What are you doing here

"Qiu Zhuoping, can we go back to the past?" In front of the community building, Yiying stopped Qiu Zhuoping from reaching for the car door.

Do you think you are speaking on my behalf? Let me tell you, everything is done by me. I am specifically targeting you, and I want everyone in the company to target you as well. You are merely an outsider, a shameless person. What qualifications do you have to compete with me for Brother Zhuoping? You don't even have the qualifications to assist him! Do you know why two years ago... you don't even have the qualifications to assist him! Do you know why two years ago...

Alright, I will now call my son to help me with some advice

He drove around the city for more than half a circle before he found the real estate company she mentioned, taking her longer than waiting for the bus. She glanced at the price on the meter, pulled out a fifty yuan note from her wallet, said "No need for change," and ran into the office building

"Old man, do you have a son? Have you considered buying a house here? The houses here are great, the feng shui is good, just look at it." Yiying seized the opportunity, opened the floor-to-ceiling window in the room, and pointed to the commercial street outside, "The orientation is south-facing, with good lighting and ventilation. Moreover, look at the furnishings in this room, a blend of Chinese and Western styles. You step out and you are right at the station and commercial street, with convenient transportation. Old man, if you have a son, why not consider this place? Your son might need a house when he gets married in the future." And look at the furnishings in this room, a blend of Chinese and Western styles. You step out and you are right at the station and commercial street, with convenient transportation. Old man, if you have a son, why not consider this place? Your son might need a house when he gets married in the future.

"Excuse me, do you know where there is a restroom nearby?" An elderly man slowly walked up to Yiying's side. He had a kind smile on his face, yet he also appeared to be on the verge of urgency. The old man was somewhat hunched, which made him look a bit shorter standing next to her

The way other colleagues referred to Zhong Jialiang took Chen Yiying by surprise

Mr. Qiu seemed to have not chatted with young people for a long time. He pulled Chen Yiying to look at photos of Qiu Zhuoping from his childhood and the awards he had received at school. Such a smile was filled with pride, proud of having an outstanding son

I can go back by myself, I just saw a bus stop downstairs..." Before she could finish her sentence, Qiu Zhuoping had already stepped ahead of her.

After that day, the office building, which was originally filled with a leisurely and relaxed atmosphere, became extremely busy. At nine and ten in the morning, everyone was reviewing past client information and making sales calls. Starting at eleven, everyone was divided into groups to distribute flyers in different areas while also promoting the properties they were responsible for. From twelve to two, it was lunchtime and a break; however, most colleagues did not stop their busy work in order to achieve greater profits. The area in the city center was connected to everyone in the company; no matter where one went, they could see salespeople dressed in formal attire holding flyers.

Zhuo Ping, you have yet to tell me the name of this little girl

This area is the sales focus of our company for this month ... ... Qiu Zhuoping was circling the area of the property on the electronic whiteboard, while everyone's attention was drawn to Chen Yiying, who had just entered the room.

The properties in the city center are located at four main commercial street intersections. Based on the arrangement of your desks, we will divide into four groups. Shortly, I will have my assistant distribute the floor numbers that need to be sold to you. We must focus on targeted sales and avoid unnecessary efforts, do you understand

Zhong Jialiang walked up to Qiu Zhuoping and gestured for him to make way. Qiu Zhuoping moved aside, and a colleague sitting in the front row naturally made space for him.

Everyone listen carefully, from now on no one is allowed to bully Chen Yiying in the company, nor is anyone permitted to point fingers at her. I only allow such incidents to happen once today. If you wish to continue working here, it is best not to have any targeted thoughts towards any colleagues, do you understand

I believe that the two of you are the most suitable pair to be together, a match made in heaven. " Qiu Zhuoping scoffed, taking another step forward.

Meaningless discussions do not resolve anything. Starting tomorrow, except for the finance department and personnel involved in upper-level decision-making who do not need to go out to sell properties, all others must go out to conduct business.

"It was I who asked her to come now. Recently, the company needs someone to handle the matter of the five-in-one business license, so I asked her to consult with the industrial and commercial bureau regarding this issue." Qiu Zhuoping excused Chen Yiying in front of everyone in the company, but when Yiying looked at him in surprise, he turned around and continued the meeting, "Find a seat and let's continue the meeting."

That was the first time Chen Yiying looked at Zhong Jialiang with a fearful gaze; the gentle and amiable senior she remembered seemed to be different from what she had known. The sense of distance and disparity made her feel that there was an extraordinary figure beside her, a man even more difficult to predict and fathom than Qiu Zhuoping

In the past, when she was still around, Zhuo Ping loved to talk and laugh. However, after she was gone, Zhuo Ping's personality gradually changed; he became indifferent, less talkative, and unable to express his emotions.

Qiu Zhuoping turned towards the left corridor and stopped in front of the fifth door. He skillfully unlocked the smart fingerprint lock beneath the doorknob and pushed the door open

Father Qiu reached out to touch the photo of the woman with a gentle smile. In the photo, Father Qiu appeared as he did in his youth, with a hint of pride in his eyes. This pride, after enduring the vicissitudes of life, gradually faded away, becoming softer.

The people in the conference room began to discuss among themselves; some believed that it was impossible to sell all the vacant rooms within a month, while others remained silent, waiting for the chairman and the general manager to make a decision

She detests her current state, loathes her present feelings, neither cold nor hot, neither raw nor cooked, neither clear nor obscure

"You no longer need to continue the meeting; go write your resignation letter and head to the finance office this afternoon to settle your salary." Qiu Zhuoping skipped over Chen Yiying and directed his gaze at the mischievous female colleague.

Thus, Yiying took the old man to an empty room on the mid-level via the elevator. The old man seemed to be unable to hold it any longer and hurried into the restroom. Yiying then casually turned on the air conditioning in the room to dispel the stuffy and pungent odor

This should be the mother of Qiu Zhuoping who has passed away. She is tall and slender, with a graceful figure and very defined facial features. The qipao embroidered with peonies makes her appear even more embodying the classical beauty of Chinese women

"Alright, alright, alright." Yiying nodded eagerly, watching the old man dial the phone, feeling a bit excited inside, not expecting things to go so smoothly.

However, the construction date of this house seems to be a bit early. I have heard that the government is planning to reclaim this area and intends to create the largest commercial building center. I am afraid that if I buy it, I won't be able to wait until my son gets married.

I am taking a break today and not going to work. Hmm, don't disturb me while I sleep. " Huimei hugged her pillow, changed her position, and continued to sleep

Two fathers and sons whispered to each other in the corner by the window for a while, at that moment, Chen Yiying felt like a complete fool

You repeatedly claim that I am the third party, then what are you? You are not even a third party!

But the fact is, the old man nodded and then pulled Qiu Zhuoping in.

Indeed, he still could not bring himself to speak. Qiu Zhuoping forced a smile, put away the keys to the small car, and turned to walk along the bustling path ahead.

"Understood, Chairman." The voices of colleagues responding echoed in the conference room, while Liu Jiaran, in a fit of anger, turned and left the room.

Yiying withdrew her gaze and walked a few steps to the dining table

"That's fine, that's fine. It's been a long time since I've chatted with a young lady." The old man smiled kindly, but his expression made Yiying feel that he resembled someone. He took the warm water that Yiying had handed him, slowly took a sip, and the gold ring on his thumb was exceptionally eye-catching, clearly indicating that he was a wealthy elder. The old man set down the disposable cup, looked around the house, and asked, "Young lady, what major are you studying?"

That was the first time Chen Yiying heard Qiu Zhuoping speak in such a firm tone. She wanted Liu Jiaran to continue, eager to know what had happened two years ago, but Liu Jiaran was stopped by Qiu Zhuoping. Although she was angry, she did not continue speaking. At that moment, Chen Yiying suddenly realized that there might be some secrets between them that she could not know.

I understand that perhaps two years ago you had your reasons for leaving me, but that is in the past. As long as you tell me the reason, I will forgive you, and we can still be like we were before, alright

However, this time, Liu Jiaran did not intend to avoid conflict; she walked up to Chen Yiying and pushed her.

Zhuo Ping, what do you think of that young girl

On the table were some very simple home-cooked dishes, consisting of three vegetable dishes and one meat dish, along with a steaming seaweed soup. Yiying had never imagined that Qiu Zhuoping would cook; that young master, who was accustomed to having everything handed to him, surprisingly tied on an apron and entered the kitchen

"Ying, come over and have a meal together, and try my son's cooking. Although my son's skills are not on par with a professional chef, they are still quite good. Hurry up, don't be polite." Mr. Qiu pulled out a chair and beckoned to Chen Ying.

Action speaks louder than words

Qiu Zhuoping sidestepped to avoid Liu Jiaran. He brushed past Zhong Jialiang and took a few steps forward, suddenly coming to a halt.

This is a reminder not to forget the promise you made two years ago

She opened the door and stood at the entrance, looking at Qiu Zhuoping, who was ringing the doorbell, with a blank expression. This bewilderment transformed into sheer embarrassment and a sense of being cornered after the old man said, "Zhuoping, you are here"

Liu Jiaran, please keep your hands to yourself and do not let me see such behavior from you in the company again

His expression remained cold, yet it carried an undeniable authority. The mischievous female colleague hurriedly glanced at Liu Jiaran, seemingly seeking help, but Liu Jiaran did not speak up for her.

"What are you doing here?" the two said in unison, simultaneously looking towards the old man inside the room

I will take you upstairs to the restroom. Yiying thought that the apartment for sale was unoccupied, so she took the old man up there to relieve himself, hoping that he might also take a liking to the property.

The company was empty, seemingly everyone was in the conference hall for a meeting. Yiying hurriedly grabbed paper and a pen and ran towards the conference hall

If Chen Yiying had not run away in a fit of anger that day, she would have heard the second half of the sentence: Although we cannot return to the past, I want to create a future with you

I apologize for being late

I see that you simply do not want to work here! Don't you even look at the time? It's already 2:30 PM; you might as well not come in! Liu Jiaran scoffed, casting an annoyed glance at Chen Yiying.

Ying, in fact, I know a little about your situation. Although I do not pay much attention to Zhuoping, I have been quietly concerned about this child. Throughout my life, I have missed many things, and I do not wish for Zhuoping to follow in my footsteps.

Keep up. The unhurried footsteps stopped at the door. Qiu Zhuoping neither rejected his father's request nor directly invited her; the simple two words made her feel that it was a mere formality. Just as she was feeling a bit angry and wanted to refuse, Qiu's father, standing by the window, enthusiastically pulled her to follow Qiu Zhuoping

"It is quite lively." The door of the conference room was pushed open from the outside, and Zhong Jialiang's voice reached everyone's ears

"Little girl, please don't take it to heart. Zhuo Ping has this kind of personality and is not very good at expressing himself. I hope you won't be upset."

Yiying was momentarily taken aback as she followed Qiu Zhuoping out of the elevator

Chen Yiying saw a woman in the photograph who bore some resemblance to Qiu Zhuoping; she stood beside Qiu's father

The company's profits largely determine the level of your salaries, and I believe everyone can understand this. " Zhong Jialiang continued to switch the images on the display screen, pulling the entire area’s visuals upward to form an aerial view. From above the city, the marked development appeared somewhat distinctive.

When Father Qiu smiled, there were many crow's feet at the corners of his eyes, and those wrinkles made him appear somewhat weathered. Yiying couldn't help but think of her own father, who also had a face full of wrinkles. Although she did not appreciate Qiu Zhuoping's attitude, she maintained a smile towards Father Qiu and accepted his invitation

After Qiu Zhuoping entered the room, he took off his shoes, changed into a clean pair of plush slippers, and after searching for a while in the shoe cabinet, a spare pair of indoor slippers was placed in front of Yi Ying

Qiu Zhuoping stood outside the door like a piece of wood, witnessing the door being closed.

What you are currently viewing is an aerial view. This development in the city center is referred to as 'Cross Gate', designed in a cross structure, and will be established as the largest commercial area. It comes with property rights and potential policy incentives, making it an excellent opportunity for homebuyers

Yiying was murmuring to herself, yet did not voice it out.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I never asked you to treat your colleagues this way!" Liu Jiaran denied

Qiu Zhuoping observed that she seemed unwilling to cause trouble, and his anger subsided.

Dad, what are you doing here

Chen Yiying, Chen from Chen vinegar, the shining "Yi", and the innovative "Ying". After Qiu Zhuoping changed into his shoes, he turned around and walked into the kitchen. He tied on a blue and white checkered apron and began to work in the kitchen

So, Zhong Jialiang is the chairman of this company

Hello, Chairman

One hundred missed calls, all from Qiu Zhuoping

The old man nodded in agreement with Yiying's words, smiling. He found it quite amusing to see her serious expression.

You are the earthworm's earthworm

"Oh no! My salary is going to be deducted!" Yiying hurriedly got up to take a shower. When she opened the bedroom door to get her clothes, she almost stepped on Huimei.

My son also works in a real estate company, and he should be one or two years older than you

Yiying looked around and found that the nearest restroom was several streets away.

In the empty elevator, only the voice of Father Qiu could be heard incessantly speaking

After dinner, it was already late. Yiying politely bid farewell to Mr. Qiu, while Mr. Qiu warmly urged Qiu Zhuoping to accompany Chen Yiying home.

After a moment of contemplation, Yiying decided to change her strategy

"Come over for dinner," Qiu Zhuoping interrupted the conversation between his father and Yiying

"Little girl, thank you. This house is quite cool; it is really hot outside at this time of year." The old man walked out of the restroom with a relaxed expression, shaking off the tap water from his hands before exiting.

Liu Jiaran exchanged a glance with a female colleague beside Yiying, and the female colleague nodded gently

Ying Chen, with a bold demeanor, pressed the flyers in her hand into the hands of passersby, chattering like sparrows about the details of the apartments for most of the day. The pedestrians crumpled the flyers into balls and tossed them into the trash bin by the roadside, shaking their heads and waving their hands to refuse Chen Ying's requests to view the properties. Many times, Chen Ying felt quite frustrated; she realized that the salespeople she had previously disliked were actually much more hardworking than she had imagined. It was only after leaving school that she understood the pressures and competition of the outside world.

She could not help but spring up from the floor, hurriedly glancing at the time; it was already noon, 12:00, and she had not yet gone to work

Yiying looked towards the coffee table where the photo album was placed, and beneath the transparent glass coffee table was a transparent medicine box. Through the medicine box, she could vaguely see it filled with Western medicine for treating heart disease and myocardial infarction

Qiu Zhuoping never speaks while eating; he is as quiet as a block of ice, in stark contrast to Qiu's father, who continuously serves dishes to Yiying

However, ten minutes later, all of Chen Yiying's inner excitement turned into deep-sea bubbles, shattered by the layers of waves crashing in.

Yiying pulled out the chair and prepared to sit down, but just as she was about to take a seat, the chair behind her was pulled back by a female colleague next to her

This ... ...

Yiying originally thought that Qiu Zhuoping would come over in accordance with his father's wishes and gentlemanly invite her to their home for dinner, but Qiu Zhuoping did not act as she had anticipated; instead, he walked directly past her.

The old man watched Yiying walking back and forth in front of him, unable to help but chuckle: "What you say is so captivating, it truly stirs one's heart"

Zhong Jialiang's words seemed to carry more authority than Qiu Zhuoping's. Although Liu Jiaran was unconvinced, she still withdrew her hand.

What you are currently seeing is a property in the city center, which is the first development project undertaken by our company. The government plans to reclaim all the land in that area for the development of a commercial district in the city center. " Zhong Jialiang pressed his hands against the conference table, looking seriously at everyone in the meeting room, "The areas marked in red on the image are those that have not yet been sold, while the green areas are currently undergoing secondary sales. We have a lot to accomplish this month; we need to promote the newly developed properties in Area E and commence the first phase of sales. The areas marked in red on the image are those that have not yet been sold, while the green areas are currently undergoing secondary sales. We have a lot to accomplish this month; we need to promote the newly developed properties in Area E and commence the first phase of sales. Additionally, all the marked floors in the city center properties must be sold out by the end of this month. Once that area is reclaimed by the government, our profits will be minimized, which would be extremely detrimental to the operation of the company.

Uncle Qiu, I do not quite understand what you mean by your words, what exactly is happening with Qiu Zhuoping...

Yiying hurriedly shook her awake: "Huimei, wake up quickly, it's twelve o'clock, you're going to be late for work!"

"Secretary Liu, why aren't you speaking? Didn't you say that as long as I help you, you would promote and raise my salary? You can't go back on your word!"

Qiu Zhuoping involuntarily glanced at Yiying, who was standing not far away, and after a brief pause, said: "Dad, we have known each other before"

What do you mean? Do you think I am afraid of you? Do you think that just because you consider yourself a young lady, you can command the winds and the rain? Let me tell you, if you were not the daughter of a wealthy family, with your level of quality and upbringing, you would be inferior to the beggars on the street! You lack even the most basic respect for others; someone like you is simply unworthy of being liked!

Zhuo Ping, you and I are truly a match in terms of social status, only I am worthy of you. You once promised not to have any ties with Chen Yiying, have you forgotten what you said two years ago? Liu Jiaran walked up to Qiu Zhuoping, wanting to reach out and touch him

Yiying hurriedly moved the cleaned chair to the old man's side and brought him a cup of warm water: "The weather outside is so hot, why not sit here for a while and take a rest?"

Outside the elevator is a T-shaped corridor, decorated in a distinctly European vintage style, with non-slip carpeting on the floor. Although it cannot be compared to a villa, it still exudes a great sense of style

And the words "Chen vinegar's Chen" kept echoing in Chen Yiying's ears

This, is my wife, and also Zhuoping's mother. When Father Qiu noticed Yiying's gaze lingering on Mother Qiu, he couldn't help but explain. When he mentioned his wife, his eyes became gentle and sorrowful, as if he were reminiscing about those beautiful yet vague moments from the past, which caused the corners of his lips to involuntarily lift into a happy smile

"When you study English grammar, can the present continuous tense be used in the past tense?" Qiu Zhuoping's expression darkened, "We cannot return to the past..."

Mr. Qiu put away the photo album and clasped his hands behind his back. He walked to the dining table, inhaled the aroma of the dishes, and wore a look of blissful contentment.

Chen Yiying hurriedly changed her clothes and took her handbag before leaving the apartment. At the door, she waved to hail a taxi. The driver was a young man who was unfamiliar with the area, seemingly new to the profession and not well acquainted with his surroundings

His obsession with cleanliness has never changed, as evidenced by the white furniture and the spotless hardwood floor in the room

Chen Yiying, you had better leave this company, otherwise I ... ...

However, just as she was about to press the answer button, she accidentally pressed the reject button. After rejecting the call, the number displayed on the screen left her astonished

Moreover, this house is located in the city center, where property prices are originally very high. However, our company is currently running a promotion, and a fully furnished apartment of eighty square meters only costs five thousand yuan per square meter. Just look at it; property prices are continuously soaring, and being able to purchase such an inexpensive house in the city center is quite a bargain

You

"Old man, is he really your son?" After a long pause, Chen Yiying, still unable to accept this fact, pointed at Qiu Zhuoping, hoping that the old man would smile and shake his head

The small car stopped in a pleasant neighborhood, and Chen Yiying followed Qiu Zhuoping and Qiu's father into the elevator

Chen Yiying, that's quite bold of you, isn't it? Just watch as I teach you a proper lesson! Liu Jiaran raised her hand, intending to give a good reprimand to this impudent thorn in her side in front of everyone.

Qiu Zhuoping frowned, turned to Liu Jiaran, and said: "Liu Jiaran, that is enough!"

"Mr. Qiu, it was my fault for accidentally falling; it has nothing to do with her. Please retract what you just said." Yiying hurriedly defended her female colleague, taking the responsibility upon herself.

Yiying occasionally glanced at Qiu Zhuoping. What exactly was hidden behind that indifferent face? It seemed that everyone knew what had happened, yet she was completely unaware. As she watched him quietly eating, she suddenly felt that her former self had been a truly incompetent girlfriend; her understanding of him had been so superficial.

When I was young, I believed that happiness was having money, and with money, there would be nothing I could not achieve. It was only after she left me that I realized that true happiness is being able to be with the person I love; having a home is what brings happiness

Zhong Jialiang's authoritative words instantly silenced the conference room, and all employees dared not voice any objections. Zhong Jialiang then turned his gaze to the assistant beside him, who politely nodded and stepped forward to neatly stack a large bag of flyers he was holding onto an empty spot on the conference table

Before the old man came out, Chen Yiying had already thought through all her lines. She believed that her sincerity could touch this man who was over fifty years old. However, all plans are bound to have oversights, such as the fact that she had never considered who the old man's son was

The streetlights in the community elongated his shadow, and he disappeared into the night, leaving behind the furious Zhong Jialiang and Liu Jiaran

Understood! The resounding voice echoed in the conference room, and the heightened morale seemed ready to charge into battle.

Zhong Jialiang handed the USB drive to a colleague operating the computer and display screen, who transferred the data from the USB drive to the projection screen. It displayed an older building complex in the city center, with the floors marked in red and green, and each marked area displayed a number

Otherwise, how are you? This time, Chen Yiying regained all the confidence she had lost. She has never been afraid of Liu Jiaran, whether it was two years ago or two years later. What she feared was Qiu Zhuoping's attitude towards her. However, judging by today's situation, Qiu Zhuoping has always been helping her. Because of this, she became fearless.

I am a student in the English department, but my English is not very good, so I went to a real estate company

Yiying responded while secretly glancing at Qiu Zhuoping, who remained silent, as if burdened with many thoughts

She fell to the ground, and the documents she was holding scattered everywhere. Several female colleagues standing by Liu Jiaran snickered quietly, while some male colleagues hurried over to help her up and pushed her chair back for her

Liu Jiaran! Enough!

Zhong Jialiang followed the gaze that fell upon him, and when he met Yi Ying's eyes, he smiled gracefully. To Qiu Zhuoping, that smile felt like a thorn, one he wished to remove at once

She appeared somewhat disheveled, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, and the collar of her white shirt was also dampened by perspiration, becoming slightly translucent

Old man, this house cannot be judged by its age, but rather by its long-term value. You see, the government plans to reclaim this land, which is a good thing for the residents in this area. If a large commercial residential area is to be built, the government will arrange new apartment units for you. Wouldn't that mean you are exchanging the old for the new and making a profit?

Yiying was too lazy to wake her up again, so she grabbed her clothes and towel and hurried to the bathroom

Ah—" After a brief and sharp scream, everyone turned to look in the direction of Chen Yiying.

The phone vibrated incessantly on the floor, and it was only after a long while that Chen Yiying felt the vibration. She reached out and groped around on the floor until she grasped her phone that she had carelessly tossed aside

The two familiar figures under the streetlight caused Qiu Zhuoping to furrow his brows. Upon seeing Qiu Zhuoping, they reached out to block his path, preventing him from moving forward