Chapter 33 Picking Up Food "If someone confessed their feelings to you, would you consider it...?"

When Bai Yeke woke up in the early morning, she was a little groggy.

Is the weather changing again?

When the curtains were drawn back, the outside was gloomy and overcast. The dark clouds hung low, the branches and leaves of the trees were dark, and dew covered everything.

Baiye mechanically washes up, changes clothes, and goes to the kitchen.

She had planned to make small steamed buns this morning, but now she felt completely drained and couldn't muster the energy to do anything.

So, Bai Ye took out the small wontons from the refrigerator and started cooking them. While she was seasoning them, she looked at the sauce in the bowl and suddenly let out a very soft and long sigh.

"What's wrong?" Yi Sheng appeared from behind.

"Huh?!" Bai Yeke seemed startled, and she almost dropped the spoon in her hand.

Yi Sheng frowned slightly and looked at her. "What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."

Yi Sheng's walking was not loud, but it wasn't inaudible either, unless the other person was distracted.

"N-no, nothing." Bai Ye saw Yi Sheng's face, instinctively flinched, her heart pounding.

She thought that Yi Sheng's sudden appearance must have frightened her like this.

Bai Ye raised her hand to pat her chest to calm herself down, but when she met Yi Sheng's questioning gaze, she quickly lowered her hand.

I just feel really guilty.

When the two sat down at the table, Yi Sheng glanced at Bai Yeke indifferently.

The woman wore a light green suit and white trousers, her long hair styled in a soft and graceful updo, and she looked increasingly composed and reliable.

...If you ignore the blank and slightly flustered look on Bai Yeke's face.

Bai Yeke usually talks to Yi Sheng about work-related matters, so currently, there doesn't seem to be anything to worry about.

Haven't we already come up with a solution for the store manager and the duo's situation?

That's not a work-related matter.

What else could it be?

At home?

Thinking of this, Yi Sheng felt a pang of pity. That rainy night... no humane family would kick their daughter out at that time.

It's been a while now, maybe Baiye is homesick?

Yi Sheng was filled with mixed feelings, feeling both pity and disapproval of Bai Ye.

After a long while, Bai Ye seemed to come back to her senses, but only halfway. She looked up at her and said, "Miss Yi."

Then there was no further news.

Yi Sheng took a bite of a wonton, swallowed it, and then asked, "What?"

"Have you ever thought about dating?" Bai Ye asked casually, as if she were just chatting, or even talking in her sleep.

"What do you mean?" Yi Sheng asked, puzzled.

If someone confessed their feelings to you, would you consider it?

"Confess what? Who's confessing? There's no one specific to confess to, how am I supposed to imagine?" Yi Sheng was baffled. She was meticulous in her work and always considered all aspects when making plans and predictions.

Bai Ye was stunned by Yi Sheng's barrage of questions and came to her senses, not knowing why she had started asking Yi Sheng those questions.

But how should I answer Yi Sheng right now?

Bai Ye hesitated. She didn't dare to say anything ambiguous, and besides, she was even more unsure about her own situation.

In the end, Bai Yeke decided to betray Lü Feiteng. After all, it was a fact that Lü Feiteng wanted to pursue Yi Sheng, so it wasn't surprising and she wouldn't feel guilty.

“Uh, well…” Bai Yeke said casually, “Lü Feiteng.”

"Who?" Yi Sheng had no recollection of the name.

“Our company’s General Manager Lü,” Bai Yeke mechanically reminded, “is the one who’s always trying to get close to you and curry favor.”

Yi Sheng's expression darkened. "I remember now. Why did you ask that question?"

Bai Ye quickly shook her head, feeling guilty, "I was just asking."

This time, Yi Sheng's expression turned much colder. "You're going to introduce me to him?"

She had just felt sorry for her, thinking she was sad and homesick, but who knew this woman was standing there blankly in the morning thinking about giving her away to a really bad man.

"Uh..." Bai Yeke certainly didn't, but the questions she asked this morning were too strange. Just thinking about them gave Bai Yeke a headache, and she didn't know how to explain herself.

At this moment, her silence seemed more like a tacit agreement, an admission.

When Yi Sheng has a cold face, it's very obvious. He has a cold temperament that makes people feel pressured. "I remember last time he got close, you were unhappy."

Bai Yeke lowered her head guiltily and ate her wontons.

Yi Sheng chuckled, a clearly sarcastic laugh, "It hasn't been long, what benefits has he given you? You've changed so much?"

Bai Ye looked up even more guiltily, stealing glances at Yi Sheng quietly.

She was speechless.

She couldn't deny it; if she did, it would lead her back to the very beginning.

She couldn't give a reasonable explanation for the questions about love she had asked Yi Sheng this morning.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and swallowed all her words.

Yi Sheng didn't finish the wontons she cooked; she left a little over half.

Yi Sheng almost always finishes the breakfast she makes, except for two times: once it was a steamed bun with a fried egg and chopped chili peppers, and the other time was today.

When Bai Ye was tidying up, Yi Sheng walked away coldly, without offering to help or chatting as usual.

well.

Bai Ye went to the towering tower with a troubled mind.

She was busy all morning as usual, until the manager shot her a sharp look at her at lunchtime, which made her suddenly realize what was going on.

"What did you say to me earlier?" Bai Yeke asked He Xin.

He Xin looked back at her with a complicated expression, "...Old Zhang and Old Qiu are fighting over the order."

Bai Ye frowned. "Hmm."

Actually, she's had this feeling lately: store sales staff usually recommend designers based on the spending level of the customers who come in.

Just like when Bai Yeke first became a designer, all the cases she received from the sales department were package deals, which were very cost-effective for customers, making it difficult for the designers to please them.

Now, because many of the customers who come here have heard of Designer Bai's name, only the most private and high-end clients are assigned to Bai Yeke. Of course, after communication, some of the excess will also be handed over to other designers.

For orders at this level, the first priority for handover is naturally to veteran designers Zhang Wuliao and Qiu Dabai.

The store manager must be fully aware of these situations.

His gaze just now had two meanings. First, it was a warning to Bai Ye not to act rashly and not to cause any more open conflict. Second, it was a reminder to Bai Ye that she must not just cower like this. She had to protect the case that was originally hers, and even if it overflowed, she could not give it to the duo. She could not let the duo take whatever they wanted.

After all, the store manager was already targeting them and certainly didn't want those two to have an easy time.

After finishing her lunch break, Bai Yeke made a point of taking a stroll around the front hall.

With her around, it's harder to cause any trouble.

Zhang Wuliao and Qiu Dabai watched helplessly as customers were drawn to Bai Yeke's gimmicks, leaving them feeling dejected.

Qiu Dabai was furious, but Zhang Wuliao suppressed him with a sinister smile and whispered a few words to him. Qiu Dabai's expression improved a lot. "Senior Brother Zhang is indeed very thoughtful."

They began to meticulously analyze the cases at hand, as well as those of other designers in the design department, breaking down the difficult and cost-effective parts. Not only did they do this themselves, but they also directed other designers to put pressure on Bai Yeke and share the workload.

The designers were furious but dared not speak out, creating a tense atmosphere.

Bai Ye didn't have any conflicts with them. She just numbly watched as one designer after another with complicated expressions came to her to cause trouble. Anyway, with the store manager's instructions, Zhang Xiaoli would push the task back out sooner or later.

But she couldn't understand why the duo dared to be so arrogant.

Even when the duo was truly in power, they never went to such lengths.

Last time, even if I was late and had to carry breakfast, it was at most a matter of attitude.

This time, they blatantly snatched the case and disrupted the entire department's work rhythm. How is this any different from jumping out and saying we want to rebel?

In Lü Feiteng's office.

"Just listen to me and do it." Lu Feiteng slumped in his office chair, sipping his warm wine and letting out a comfortable burp, but his face looked dejected. "You're all old-timers, you all know my dad, right?"

The duo nodded with forced smiles.

Zhang Wuliao flattered, "The old man is a big shot at headquarters, so of course we know who to follow."

Lu Feiteng waved them out impatiently.

He can't even stand such flattery anymore. Of course, the old man didn't ask him to do these things, but what else can he do?

If he had any influence in the shop, he wouldn't be drinking alone like this.

No one noticed that he could drink at work without being caught by the store manager.

That damn store manager made him accompany Bai Yeke on a business trip, causing him to get scolded by his father when he got home.

Even more despicable is Bai Yeke.

He was really annoyed. He had been pampered in a sweet environment for the first half of his life. As a boy, he was loved and expected a lot by his family. But now, he was depressed and frustrated.

What annoyed him the most was that even Bai Yeke had so many suitable partners for him to go on blind dates with, and usually people would be interested in just one photo.

But he...

He wanted to build a career, but he lacked a sincere lover to comfort him and support his lofty ambitions.

He wanted to find someone better than himself who was willing to marry into his family, but no one agreed to meet him.

He finally set his sights on Yi Sheng. If he could win him over, his status and wealth would be undeniable, and those peers would no longer dare to laugh at him.

And Dad.

His father has been belittling and scolding him lately.

If he takes down Yi Sheng, what does Dad count for, what does Cangtian count for?

He can then completely turn his life around and get rid of the loser label.

The problem is that if he wants to take down Yi Sheng, he first needs to eliminate Bai Yeke.

No wonder he targeted this distant cousin!

It's that wretched guy who's always causing him trouble!

As usual, Bai Ye picked up some vegetables after get off work, but the supermarket had no live fish or seafood left, and her freezer at home was also empty.

She thought she might as well make cuttlefish soup for dinner. She also had dried cuttlefish, but it would take time to soak them, so she had to be quick.

Upon entering, Bai Yeke was slightly taken aback; the lights were on.

Yi Sheng is back.

It's illogical that Yi Sheng returned earlier than her without informing her beforehand.

This woman gets off work early and is too lazy to cook or wait; she just orders food and we can eat as soon as she gets back.

Bai Yeke walked to the kitchen, while Yi Sheng sat in the living room opposite the open kitchen; the two rooms were connected.

"No need to cook, I've already ordered."

"oh."

Bai Yeke noticed Yi Sheng's cold expression, which was very different from his usual attitude towards her.

The doorbell rang; the delivery had arrived.

Bai Ye helped with plating, but Yi Sheng didn't look at her once, as if she didn't exist.

The woman exuded a chilling aura.

She realized that Yi Sheng was holding a grudge against her.

Because of what happened this morning.

Bai Yeke glanced at the vegetables she had just brought back from the kitchen; they would wilt tomorrow if she didn't cook them.

So she still stir-fried the vegetables and served them.

A table laden with dishes.

Bai Ye could keep her eyes down and mind at ease, picking at her own stir-fried vegetables and eating them with rice.

She is very self-aware.

She angered Yi Sheng, who refused to eat her cooking and didn't tell her in advance that he would be ordering. So, she'd better behave herself and not touch Yi Sheng's food, lest she annoy him.

The meal was eaten in unusual silence.

Bai Yeke sensed out of the corner of her eye that Yi Sheng had glanced in her direction several times.

Bai Ye didn't dare to look up.

She knew that she had acted ungratefully this morning, which was exactly what the story of Mr. Dongguo and the wolf had to do.

Yi Sheng took her in and guided her in both work and life, showing her care and concern.

But she wanted to introduce Yi Sheng to her lewd relatives, all for a little favor.

This is something no human being could do.

Unfortunately, she had no way to refute it.

Bai Ye ate his meal with a thick skin, oblivious to Yi Sheng's gaze.

"Hoo." A heavy sigh, a release of pent-up emotions.

Yi Sheng directly expressed his dissatisfaction.

Bai Yeke had no choice but to raise her eyes and cautiously look at Yi Sheng.

She awaited Yi Sheng's verdict, and she would accept whatever punishment he gave her.

Yi Sheng frowned at her, picked up a shrimp tail with his chopsticks and put it in her bowl, his voice cold and impatient, "Eat vegetables, why are you only eating vegetables and rice?"