Chapter 7

In the afternoon, there is a summit forum at the financial center. The company has arranged for Zheng Shuyi and Kong Nan to go together. On the way, their conversation naturally revolves around the matter concerning Xu Yuling.

"Oh, it's actually not that bad." Kong Nan, seeing Zheng Shuyi walking so fast, quickened his pace to catch up, and did not forget to glance back at the Mercedes parked by the roadside, "It's just a Mercedes C, worth a little over 300,000. It's not a particularly good car; truly wealthy people wouldn't even look at it. Besides, if we work hard, it's not something we can't afford."

Kong Nan observed that Zheng Shuyi's expression was quite good, realizing that she likely did not suffer any loss in this matter. "They should have given you some compensation, right"

In the moment he opened his eyes, he seemed to see a small, dazzling object on the seat beside him

Kong Nan blinked and said, "Isn't that your boyfriend?"

Moreover, it is you who has been dumped

He responded calmly, and the other party immediately continued the conversation

... ...

There is still no response from the other side

Called out "Shizong", the tone falling at the end, surprisingly sounding somewhat flustered

Have you changed your new car so soon

Zheng Shuyi took a deep breath, her voice already tinged with tears: "It... is my dowry, something I will take with me to my wedding. The moment I see it, I think of my grandmother, whom I haven't seen in a very long time."

... ...

In twenty minutes, the taxi will arrive at the destination and is currently pulling over to park

Shi Yan released his palm once again

Shi Yan sat in the back row, removed his glasses, closed his eyes, and rubbed his brow, with a copy of the meeting minutes placed beside him

At the banquet, she lowered her eyes, clasped her hands to hold the earrings in her palm, while her other hand took Chen Sheng's phone.

Zheng Shuyi: "... ..."

... ...

From Tang Yi's perspective, Zheng Shuyi had her eyes lowered, her curled eyelashes obscuring her gaze, yet her slightly pouted lips still revealed her discontent

At that moment, the two appeared as strangers; one with a hint of joy in her brows, while the other had a face ashen like the earth. An unspoken air of gossip silently emanated from around them.

A wave of discordant silence swept through the office

It is not surprising to see Yue Xingzhou here, after all, this is his workplace

Why can't I be someone who relies on their looks to make a living

Zheng Shuyi paused for a moment and then said, "Could you please take another look? This earring is really important to me"

A calm voice arose from the opposite side

There is silence on the other end of the phone

I seem to have left my earring in your car, may I ask if you have seen it? It is a pearl earring

After he connected the call, he made a couple of "mm" sounds, hesitated for a moment, then turned around and handed over the phone

If I am not mistaken, you have not only been dumped, but you have also been cheated on

What does the editor say

Kong Nan made a vomiting gesture, "When I was still a student and participated in the campus news agency, such situations occurred. That person is now a leading reporter at a television station, thriving in their career. We are powerless against such individuals; their despicable behavior serves as a passport for the unscrupulous."

Zheng Shuyi sighed, watching Yue Xingzhou walk further and further away, and only then did she relax, her entire shoulders slumping as she looked at Kong Nan with a lifeless expression

Tang Yi was deeply immersed in that perplexing philosophical question, and it was not until a reminder popped up on her software that she came back to her senses. While reading the message, she said: "Can we just leave this matter here? Her manuscript is also ruined, and yours is definitely a key column layout for Q4 this year."

Under normal circumstances, she would not be afraid of encountering Yue Xingzhou

Tsk ... ...

Having worked under Tang Yi for these years, Zheng Shuyi has long been aware that her approach to handling these matters is one of muddling through, and she does not expect her to act decisively and provide a clear explanation

He went around to the trunk, took something out, and then left

In fact, as Zheng Shuyi left the bathroom, Xu Yuling followed closely behind her.

As she thought of the banquet, Zheng Shuyi touched her empty earlobes, lost in thought

Zheng Shuyi squinted and smiled, stretching her entire body, her toes grinding against the ground as she turned half a circle

It is ... ... that my grandmother gave to my mother, and my mother then gave it to me

Oh. Zheng Shuyi raised an eyebrow, a hint of pride coloring her eyes, "Well, there's nothing I can do about it; I just happen to enjoy banquets more."

Well, I see it now

Zheng Shuyi paused once again

She holds grudges and cannot easily swallow this resentment

Zheng Shuyi : `` ... ... ''

Did not see

"Alright." Tang Yi glanced at her during a break while organizing the meeting materials

Damn, she actually saw Yue Xingzhou just now

Is this the key point

Her glance seemed to say, "Have you been drinking counterfeit liquor to be spouting such fanciful nonsense?"

Although Zheng Shuyi did not respond further, she pressed the powder puff firmly.

Your dowry consists of plastic products

On ordinary days, when members of the same group come out one after another, while they may not hold hands in such intimacy, they would at least walk shoulder to shoulder and exchange a few words.

That ... ...

It was only after Yue Xingzhou entered a coffee shop that Zheng Shuyi opened the car door and got out, with Kong Nan closely following behind

Upon hearing this, Zheng Shuyi turned to look at the car, but the figure of Shi Yan appeared in her mind

As nightfall approaches, the sky transitions from a dusky yellow to a deep, somber blue. Inside the car, only the spotlight from the driver's seat is illuminated, casting a faint light onto the back seat, where the pearl glistens softly in his palm.

Utilizing earrings to create opportunities for meetings, a well-thought-out plan

There was a moment of silence on the phone, and Shi Yan's usually cold voice carried a hint of hoarseness

I cautiously seek verification and boldly speculate, have you two broken up

Zheng Shuyi lazily responded with a "mm" and, as she stood up, she heard Tang Yi coaxing her: "This is not a compensation for you, but rather your content is indeed of much higher quality than hers. With the same interview subject and a similar outline, there are still differences between people."

He put on his glasses, and upon closer inspection, it was a pearl earring

In fact, you do not need to guess so accurately

Shh! Zheng Shuyi made a "shut up" gesture towards her and sat down to catch her breath

Zheng Shuyi: "... ..."

Shi Yan picked it up, pondering whose item it was that had been left behind, when Chen Sheng's phone in the front row suddenly rang

What kind of breathtaking beauty could one possibly have fallen for to be willing to part with such a stunning woman

Her thoughts began to wander, and she was reminded of Zheng Shuyi's ex-boyfriend

In an instant, Zheng Shuyi felt as if smoke were rising from her head

In this very moment, Yue Xingzhou is driving a Mercedes-Benz while she is sitting in a taxi, an excessively real depiction of the human experience

Yet he actually got out of the driver's seat of a Mercedes-Benz

One moment riding in a Rolls-Royce, the next in a Bentley, yet buying a Mercedes worth over 300,000 for my niece

Well, it seems that the other party's new girlfriend is quite wealthy, as they have already replaced their car.

There is no humility in that either

Zheng Shuyi choked up slightly and said, "It is our family's heirloom"

This near miss of being outsmarted, even though it ultimately did not come to fruition, still leaves a lingering sense of resentment that is difficult to dissipate.

Two people walked back to the finance department office area, one in front of the other, separated by less than three meters

Tang Yi suddenly felt a bit helpless; as a woman, she could hardly withstand Zheng Shuyi displaying such an expression, which carried a hint of natural innocence, resembling both a pout and a sulk, making it impossible for anyone to refuse her with a harsh heart

The matter has been settled, and Tang no longer needs to expend effort dealing with the disputes among her most disliked subordinates. The irritation and entanglement she felt in the morning upon receiving Xu Yuling's manuscript have dissipated like smoke. Now, she sits lazily in her swivel chair, twirling the pen in her hand, and gazes with a smile at Zheng Shuyi, who is seated in front of her

What can be done? Zheng Shuyi held a small mirror to touch up her makeup, speaking intermittently, "You know what Editor-in-Chief Tang is like, turning major issues into minor ones and trivializing the small ones. Could it be that Xu Yuling will be made to reflect on her actions under the national flag?"

How important is it

Seeing Zheng Shuyi silent, Kong Nan leaned his head out a little, and his gaze turned forward, just in time to see Yue Xingzhou.

... ...

Zheng Shuyi did not finish speaking, waiting to see Shi Yan's attitude

Is it still said that the inherent flaws of men are so deeply rooted?

She saw Zheng Shuyi appearing unfazed and said, "We are all in the same group, we see each other often, it is unlikely that she would be dismissed over this matter, right?"

Zheng Shuyi lowered her head and looked at her nails in silence

What are you doing? Kong Nan almost fell over in the car, half of his body leaning against the seat, looking at Zheng Shuyi in panic, "Is the ground outside hot?"

This performance is filled with emotion and conveys a sense of poignant vulnerability

What Xu Yuling did in this matter was indeed unkind, and I have just warned her about it. I will make a note of this, and her performance and year-end evaluation will be postponed. In the future, I will definitely prevent such situations from occurring.

Forget it

In the evening, the first wave of the rush hour in the Jiangcheng CBD arrives, with pedestrians hurrying and vehicles in orderly fashion

Mr. Shi, this is Zheng Shuyi, a reporter from Finance Weekly, reaching out to you

It is known that you are the strongest in our group in this area of deep exploration, so you need not be modest

Zheng Shuyi sat on the right side and got out of the car first. Kong Nan was still inside, bending down to grab her bag and prepare to exit. Suddenly, Zheng Shuyi squeezed back in, pushing her further inside, and then closed the car door.

A black Rolls-Royce slowly merged into the traffic

Zheng Shuyi calmly glanced at her phone under the scrutinizing gazes of her colleagues, both overt and subtle, before standing up and walking towards Tang Yi's office

Kong Nan was not at all surprised by the accuracy of his analysis results, and even felt a sense of pride: "In the current context, gathering information and comprehensively understanding it, if I lack even this level of acuity, then I would be unqualified as a journalist, wouldn't I?"

This man is not only stingy but also vulgar