Hearing this, Qiao Zhen felt a little embarrassed: "I didn't go anywhere, I just went out for a night, just like I explained to my brother earlier."

Do you think I believe that?

Seeing Lu Zheng's questioning tone, Qiao Zhen suddenly lost her temper as well.

"What, it's none of your business where I go?"

Seeing Qiao Zhen's smug look, Lu Zheng remained silent with a sullen face.

"Besides, we've already broken up, so can you please stop bringing up these things?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng seemed to have been provoked, and his voice suddenly rose an octave.

"You can break up with me whenever you want, but a breakup only counts if both parties are willing."

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen laughed in anger and retorted unwillingly.

"Do you think you can just say whatever you want? A breakup is only considered a breakup if one party agrees. How can it be considered a breakup if both parties agree? That's called a peaceful breakup!"

"Yes, it was a peaceful breakup."

Lu Zheng's veins bulged, as if he had something weighing on his mind, and he said, "We can't break up without my permission."

"Brother, is a peaceful breakup the only option in the world? Breaking up after a falling out is also a choice."

Qiao Zhen was speechless, not expecting Lu Zheng to be so domineering.

"With me, the only option is a peaceful breakup; otherwise, don't even think about leaving me."

Hearing these familiar words, Qiao Zhen felt like his ears were about to fall off. He sighed helplessly and then nodded reluctantly.

"Fine, whatever you think it is."

Hearing this, Lu Zheng's expression softened slightly: "It's good that you know."

Qiao Zhen rolled her eyes at him and then turned to leave.

Where are you going?

Lu Zheng asked, frowning.

"Go to work, where else can you go?"

Qiao Zhen rolled her eyes at him impatiently.

"no."

Unexpectedly, Lu Zheng grabbed Qiao Zhen's arm and forced her to sit down.

Qiao Zhen had no idea what he was up to, but after all, this was at the company, and she would still get paid even if she didn't work.

Thinking of this, she obediently sat down, revealing her signature smile, and said, "I wonder what your requirements are, Mr. Lu?"

Seeing Qiao Zhen's calm expression, Lu Zheng's expression brightened slightly: "Nothing, come here and read the documents to me."

"OK."

Qiao Zhen raised an eyebrow, then sat down, pulled out a stack of documents, and began to read them.

Looking at the contents of the document, Qiao Zhen began to read it aloud with a playful tone. After reading for a while, he felt a little bored and glanced at Lu Zheng next to him.

Good heavens, I was shocked when I saw this. This man has amazing self-control. I've been reading for so long, and he's still listening attentively while handling other things.

He could also correct Qiao Zhen from time to time if she mispronounced something.

After reading to him all morning, Qiao Zhen felt like her throat was about to give out, and Lu Zheng finally stopped.

"Is my work for this morning finished?"

Qiao Zhen glanced at Lu Zheng, and seeing the man's unsmiling expression, she suddenly didn't know what to say.

"Well, I guess it's finished."

Lu Zheng nodded and then let Qiao Zhen go.

After leaving the office, Qiao Zhen realized it was lunchtime, but surprisingly she wasn't hungry. With that thought, she turned to her phone.

I discovered that I actually have a friend request.

Qiao Zhen only realized after passing the test that the person was Zhang Zhou.

Thinking back to what happened yesterday, Qiao Zhen roughly knew what the man wanted to say.

"Hello, Ms. Qiao, I am Zhang Zhou, whom I have worked with before."

Hearing this familiar opening line, Qiao Zhen was too lazy to waste words with him and went straight to the point.

"My friend told me about what happened between you two last night. Is there anything else you want to add me on social media?"

After all, the two of them didn't have any other interaction besides work, so although they had collaborated a few times, this was the first time they had added each other on WeChat.

"Actually, it's nothing much, but I feel it's quite a coincidence that I met your friend at the nightclub, and since I even saved your friend, I was wondering if we could get to know each other?"

Hearing this somewhat masculine remark, Qiao Zhen sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

"You're lucky you asked me for her contact information. If you had asked someone else, they definitely wouldn't have given it to you."

"Why?" Zhang Zhou asked, somewhat puzzled.

Qiao Zhen had no choice but to explain to him, "Adding girls on WeChat also requires methods and skills. If you express your intentions so directly, it is easy to provoke other people's dislike, so I suggest you be more tactful."

"Because we've known each other for a long time, I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but if a stranger heard you say that, they probably wouldn't add you."

Zhang Zhou sent a half-understanding emoji, followed by the message: "Please enlighten me."

Seeing this, Qiao Zhen found it somewhat amusing: "What, are you perhaps trying to woo my friend?"

"Hmm... I think it's a bit too early to say 'pursue' now, after all, I've only known him for a short time, and I want to get to know him better and see how things go."

Thinking back to when they worked together before, Zhang Zhou's character and other aspects were all satisfactory. Qiao Zhen raised an eyebrow and simply gave him Yan Simiao's WeChat.

"After all, we're friends. When you chat with my best friend, be careful with your words and don't send her everything."

After sending the message, Qiao Zhen closed her phone and realized that Lu Zheng was already standing in front of her, looking at her.

What are you doing?

Qiao Zhen was startled and asked somewhat irritably.

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