Jiang Chengyu almost spat out the coffee he was drinking.

His expression changed several times, but he finally pretended to be calm and said, "It's okay."

"Okay, then I'll go to work now."

Jiang Tian smiled and nodded at him, then took her own cup of coffee to her workstation.

Jiang Chengyu remained silent, seemingly wanting to speak but holding back.

Why is this guy so indifferent? He practically took advantage of her yesterday!

...Does she really consider him one of her own?

Having finished his work somewhat absentmindedly, Jiang Chengyu was about to call Jiang Tian when he saw Chen Wanyue coming to find her.

Chen Wanyue was more relaxed and at ease than last time. She affectionately linked arms with Jiang Tian and said, "I was too busy to invite you to dinner last time. Are you free this time?"

Before Jiang Tian could answer, Chen Wanyue looked at Jiang Chengyu and said, "Why don't you come too? I have two powerful acquaintances in the company, so I can do whatever I want."

Jiang Chengyu found this person particularly annoying.

He did meet Chen Wanyue abroad, but she wasn't his only roommate. He didn't have any special feelings for her and treated her like an ordinary person.

"No--"

Just as Jiang Chengyu was about to refuse, he heard Jiang Tian say, "Okay."

“…Good suggestion,” Jiang Chengyu said.

Chen Wanyue was satisfied: "Alright, alright, let's go eat at that hidden gem restaurant I discovered last time. I guarantee you'll eat without making a sound, it's so delicious you won't even utter a sound!"

Jiang Chengyu glanced at Jiang Tian silently, but said nothing.

Upon arriving at their destination, the three found seats and sat down. Chen Wanyue handed them the menu and let them order.

Jiang Chengyu suggested that Jiang Tian order first.

Jiang Tian didn't stand on ceremony and ordered several dishes.

Jiang Chengyu used drinking tea to cover the smile on his lips. This person ordered all his favorite dishes. Why did he have to take such good care of him?

"Jiang Tian, ​​order some of your favorite dishes," Jiang Chengyu commanded.

"OK."

Chen Wanyue gave Jiang Tian a thumbs up: "As expected of the special assistant, she is indeed the president's confidante."

The three of them ordered and waited for the food to be served.

During this time, Chen Wanyue was very enthusiastic. She mainly focused on Jiang Tian, ​​constantly asking her about her situation in recent years.

Jiang Tian told the truth: she just graduated, worked, and got promoted in the usual way, and now she is Jiang Chengyu's special assistant. There is nothing particularly amazing about her.

Chen Wanyue, however, said that Jiang Tian was already very remarkable and could be considered an outstanding person among her peers.

In university, Chen Wanyue was quite popular and knew many people, but not many people were able to build a successful career in the workplace.

“A friend from university messaged me a couple of days ago, saying that there’s going to be a party, and we can all get together. He should give me the details in a couple of days. Do you want to come along? I’ve introduced you to all those people.”

Chen Wanyue's college life was not very peaceful. She even changed dormitories due to personality clashes, but she was not the type of person who didn't fit in.

During her four years of university, she made many friends and even had several suitors, but none of them were as unrestrained as Xie Mingfeng.

Jiang Tian did not answer immediately.

Chen Wanyue grasped her hand eagerly and said, "You should go. Otherwise, I won't know who to talk to over there. So many years have passed, and we're not very familiar with each other anymore."

Jiang Tian pulled her hand away from Chen Wanyue's and looked at her calmly: "Actually, we haven't been in contact for a long time. Since you went abroad, we've only chatted privately no more than three times. I don't understand why you keep trying to get close to me. What are you planning?"

Her gaze was calm and indifferent, but the question she asked seemed a little awkward.

It at least embarrassed Chen Wanyue.

Chen Wanyue's expression wasn't very pleasant. She had forgotten that so many years had passed, and Jiang Tian was no longer the soft-hearted girl she used to be.

The workplace is a great test of character. Jiang Tian is now well-rounded and performs exceptionally well at work. In terms of social status, she is no less than Jiang Tian, ​​and may even be higher.

Jiang Chengyu remained silent, knowing that Jiang Tian could handle things, so he wouldn't interfere.

He turned his gaze to Chen Wanyue, wanting to hear her explanation.

There's really nothing to explain about Chen Wanyue.

She didn't want to reveal her true feelings to Jiang Chengyu.

Actually, her thoughts were very simple: she just wanted to get along well with Jiang Tian.

With someone connected to the president, Chen Wanyue could ask her for help instead of having to ask Jiang Chengyu directly.

Friendships are consumables; once used, they are gone forever.

Chen Wanyue didn't want to leave Jiang Chengyu with the impression that she would cause too much trouble.

After all, he is the president of the group, and using emotional appeals wisely will yield the best results.

Jiang Tian is different.

The two knew each other in college; Chen Wanyue was her roommate, and they were very close at the time.

If they could become good friends again, Chen Wanyue's work would definitely proceed more smoothly.

The workplace is different from the ivory tower; if Chen Wanyue wants to gain more support, she has to pay the corresponding price.

Inviting Jiang Tian to a friend's gathering was simply a way to win her over.

Chen Wanyue was being too presumptuous.

Rationally, she realized that Jiang Tian was no longer the same person she had been before, but mentally she still saw her as the ugly duckling who silently stayed by her side, secretly in love with Xie Mingfeng but dared not speak up.

So, she made a mistake this time.

Chen Wanyue's face stiffened for a moment, then she forced a smile: "I have no other purpose than to get along with you. It's my fault for not contacting you all these years. But isn't it a good thing to work in the same company? I really want to get back to being good friends with you. Please don't think of me as a bad person. I have no intention of harming you."

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