Chapter 277 Protecting His Wife

He didn't recognize the person in front of him, but the other person's calm and composed aura of someone who had long held a high position, along with the two uniformed men behind him, instantly sent a chill down his spine.

"Who are you? This is clearly a misunderstanding between me and this young lady. What does it have to do with you? What right do you have to interfere?"

"Guo Zhenyi".

Guo Zhenyi spoke coldly, took out an ID card from his suit pocket, and waved it in front of Chen Lao Er.

“She is Zhou Shufen, an entrepreneur in our district, who is leading a technology incubation project. If you lay a finger on her, you’ll be in the police station tomorrow, not only having to pay compensation but also bearing responsibility. I’m telling you, you won’t escape any of it.”

"Director Guo...?"

Chen Lao Er's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

Which migrant worker on the construction site hasn't heard of Guo Zhenyi?

That person is a powerful figure who can decide whether they can continue working with just a single sentence!

Even foremen usually have to bow and scrape before him, let alone a low-level contractor like him.

He was so frightened that his palms were covered in cold sweat and his legs went weak.

"Go! Go! Go quickly! We really didn't mean it! We're so sorry, so sorry, Boss Zhou! We're so sorry! Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against us!"

As he spoke, he awkwardly pulled his niece toward the door.

Just as they were about to rush out the door, a cold voice suddenly came from behind them.

"stop."

Zhou Shufen spoke up.

"You just said that I bullied you. Do you dare say that again in front of Director Guo? Explain clearly how you bullied me?"

He Yulian's lips trembled, and her face turned deathly pale.

Chen Lao Er panicked, his face turning pale and then red as he realized he had messed with someone he shouldn't have.

He ran while looking back, his voice trembling but he forced himself to shout, "We're talking nonsense! It was all a slip of the tongue! We were blind! Boss Zhou, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against us!"

With a flash, the two hurriedly turned into the alley and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Huh? She's Boss Zhou? The CEO of that tech company? Wasn't she supposed to be in her thirties, wearing a suit and holding meetings in an office building? What's she doing here at a noodle stall?"

"No wonder he was so calm just now, not even getting angry in front of that shrew. That composure shows he's no ordinary person... That woman is just trying to scam me! She's dreaming!"

"I actually thought she was bullying someone, and I was even planning to step in and break up the fight... I really misjudged her."

Guo Zhenyi turned to look at her, his brows furrowing slightly, his tone softening, tinged with a hint of heartache.

"Shufen, were you frightened? Your face looks a little pale."

Zhou Shufen gently shook her head and raised her hand to touch her cheek.

"It's nothing, I just ran into an unreasonable person who kept talking nonsense and acted like everyone owed her money. It was a bit annoying, but not enough to make me really angry."

Guo Zhenyi smiled, and gentle wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes.

"Why are you eating noodles here? This noodle shop isn't very nice, it's all dusty and dirty. Are you going home after you finish eating?"

"I just finished signing the contract and came out of the office building. I was passing by here on my way. It was cold, so I wanted to have a hot bowl of noodles. Who knew that I would run into this mess while just eating a bowl of noodles? I'm so unlucky."

She sighed, her tone tinged with helplessness and self-deprecation.

"Next time I go out, I'll have to check the almanac first."

"If you encounter something like this again, don't try to tough it out, don't be afraid of the hassle, just call the police."

He reached out and took her hand.

Then he turned and walked over to the old bicycle.

The paint was mottled and the chain was a little rusty, but it was wiped clean.

He gently patted the back seat and said with a smile, "Let's go home."

Everyone around gasped.

So... this seemingly ordinary woman is actually the director's wife?

"Oh? So it's the director's wife?"

"No wonder Director Guo was in such a hurry! He looked anxious and rushed over without even putting on his coat!"

"I thought she was just an ordinary auntie, wearing a wool coat, carrying a bag, and very quiet. I never imagined she was so important! She really kept her identity well hidden!"

"That woman is incredibly audacious, daring to talk back to the director's wife and even verbally abuse her in the street! She's got a death wish! Luckily, she didn't actually lay a hand on her, otherwise, let alone compensation, she'd probably be spending several years in jail!"

"Boss Zhou is not only the boss, but also the director's girlfriend. No wonder he has such a different aura! Just standing there, he exudes an air of authority without even trying. How could an ordinary person dare to mess with him?"

Zhou Shufen felt uncomfortable being stared at, and quietly tugged at Guo Zhenyi's sleeve, lowering her voice.

"Let's hurry up and leave. Don't get in the way. If we stand here any longer, the whole street will know about this tomorrow."

Guo Zhenyi nodded, his gaze gentle and understanding.

He helped her sit steadily in the back seat.

Then he whispered, "Hold on tight, don't let go."

After saying that, he stepped firmly, and the old chain clattered.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the car carrying the two slowly drove away from the hustle and bustle.

After leaving the noodle shop, Zhou Shufen gently leaned against Guo Zhenyi's broad back.

At that moment, her heart felt as if it were being gently warmed by the early spring sunshine.

"If you hadn't come to pick me up in time today, I really wouldn't know how to handle this situation... That Wu Yan kept making excuses, and the contract negotiations almost fell apart."

Guo Zhenyi steadily adjusted the direction of the bicycle, his tone carrying a hint of self-reproach.

Why are you being so polite with me?

"It's my fault for being late, leaving you to face that scene alone. That's what you call being wronged. If I had arrived a little earlier, he wouldn't have had the chance to give me that attitude."

"By the way, how did the contract go? Did that guy try anything funny again? Wu Yan is all talk and no action."

The gloom on Zhou Shufen's face instantly vanished when the contract was mentioned.

"It went very smoothly! Not a single word was changed, and it was signed on the spot. The first batch of goods can be shipped out next Monday, and the production line is already ready."

She paused, her tone light and cheerful.

"Wu Yan is a bit worried, though. He says the market isn't doing well right now and he's afraid he won't be able to open up sales channels. But I'm not afraid. The quality of our 'Sangmei' brand products speaks for itself. Once customers use them, they'll definitely come back to buy them again!"

"If he really can't sell it, I'll personally keep an eye on it for you."

Guo Zhenyi curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

"The name 'Sangmei' is already making a name for itself on the streets. The products are sturdy and reliable; they're hot sellers as soon as they hit the shelves. What housewife wouldn't buy one, use it, and then rave about it to everyone she meets?"

He suddenly remembered something, glanced at her, and added, "By the way, didn't you say you met some foreign guests today? You sent over a few samples, how did it go? Did they react? I'll help you find some connections, maybe we can go international in the future."

Zhou Shufen's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously.

"Yes! Those foreign businessmen were particularly interested and immediately asked if they could see the sample catalog. I've already had an English version of the product catalog prepared, and it will be sent to them next week. Maybe we can actually close our first export order!"

The car slowly drove into the residential area, its tires rolling over the gravel path.

A spring breeze blows from the alleyway, brushing against the treetops.

She remained leaning against Guo Zhenyi's back, her gaze fixed on his sharply defined profile, feeling as if something was steadily supporting her heart.