Chapter 67
"You have to walk the path you choose. Fame and money don't just bring glitz and glamour, but also hardship, trouble, and even misunderstandings and opposition. We've only just reached the difficult stage, and there's still a long way to go. You have to persevere."
"Hmph, the student has learned his lesson."
How could Zhong Miao not understand this? It is easier said than done.
"Why are you still humming? Do you understand the importance of respecting teachers? Just focus on your painting. I'll ask their teacher to stop staring at our school beauty all day long and give you some space."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I will take my leave now."
"Hahaha, go ahead."
After spending a long time together, Li Qiumo discovered that under Zhong Miao's gentle and soft appearance, there lived a naughty monkey. This girl was really interesting.
At this moment, Lao Xu, the security guard of the furniture factory, welcomed Liang Nuo, a guest who was not liked by their boss.
"Brother, is Mr. Pei here?"
"Oh, Host Liang is here, but President Pei isn't here."
"Then please help me deliver this package to him."
Liang Nuo came again, and Old Xu said the same thing.
Liang Nuo came to the door again, and Old Xu said the same thing, but Liang Nuo was not as easy to get rid of as the previous two times.
"Brother, are you kidding me? How is it possible that he is not here every time I come? I have to go in and take a look. I don't believe that he doesn't come every day."
"Our President Pei is really not here. Why are you looking for him? I can help you pass on a message."
Old Xu understood a little bit. The first and second time, he thought that the host wanted to make friends with Pei Ze. The last time Pei Ze asked him to return something, he didn't understand what was going on. This time, after so many times, it was hard for him not to understand.
This host wants to be their boss's wife, but their boss already has a wife. Wasn't it made public on the show? I really don't know what girls nowadays are thinking. Aren't you coming here to destroy someone's family?
"No, I won't leave if you don't let me in."
Liang Nuo originally thought that if they met a few more times, Pei Ze would be impressed by her. Her family was also well-known, but she had not had the chance to tell Pei Ze yet.
But Pei Ze kept avoiding her, and she got angry and insisted on getting to the bottom of things. She didn't lack anything, and even if Pei Ze really didn't have that kind of interest in her, there was no reason for them to avoid meeting. Being friends would also be good for him. After all, as a TV host, it would still be good for him.
The two of them went back and forth for more than an hour, and Old Xu was fed up and had no idea what to do.
Liang Nuo was determined. She had to meet Pei Ze today and make things clear no matter what.
"Come on, come on, I'll take you there."
"Huh, wouldn't it be better if this was done earlier?"
Old Xu was so annoyed with her. All the people coming and going were transporting goods. He was so busy opening the door and leaving, and he still had to answer to this woman.
"Xiao Zhang, come and help me watch the door for a while."
"Okay, Brother Xu."
What was waiting for Liang Nuo was still the lock on the office door.
"I told you, the boss is not here."
"You told me last time that he wouldn't be home in the afternoon. It's only morning now. I don't believe he won't be back all day. I'm waiting here."
"Okay, wait if you want."
Old Xu was speechless and turned around to leave. Not long after he left, he ran into Erwa.
Old Xu knew that Erwa was a big shot in the factory, so he immediately told him about Liang Nuo's matter and let him handle it.
Erwa was also stunned when he heard this. What was going on? Why did this female host fall for Brother Ze?
The situation is not good. I have to report it to Brother Ze immediately. Don't let anything go wrong and let my sister-in-law know about it, which will affect the harmony of the family. His brother is sincere to his sister-in-law and she must not be misunderstood.
Erwa found Pei Ze in the factory and said, "Brother Ze, the female host is at the door of your office."
"Didn't Old Xu stop us?" Pei Ze didn't take it seriously. He continued to keep an eye on the progress and even talked to the workers with the blueprint.
Erwa waited until Pei Ze finished explaining the blueprint before speaking: "Old Xu said it's like a tree, growing in front of our factory gate. It's been standing there for over an hour, and we can't get rid of it. It's delaying his work."
"Then let her stand if she wants. Is such a trivial matter worth your special trip?"
"I'm just telling you this and asking about your attitude."
"What's my attitude?" Pei Ze didn't understand.
"As for your attitude towards that female host, if you really have unfaithful feelings towards her, I'll have to inform my sister-in-law and let her teach you a lesson. You have a wife and children, you can't afford to be fickle."
"Oh, you don't even have a wife yourself, and you're meddling in other people's affairs?"
"You are my brother. I don't care if it's someone else." Erwa blushed when he heard this.
"Don't worry, I only like your sister-in-law. Why are you blushing? Is there something wrong? Talk to me."
"What's going on? There's no word yet. Just give me an idea. I'm going to get busy."
"Heh, you little bastard, get out of here." Pei Ze kicked Erwa jokingly.
"Brother, I'm already this old and you're still kicking my butt. Don't do that again in the future."
Erwa ran away holding his butt, which made the workers around him laugh. Their boss was really down-to-earth and could get along with everyone. He was a man who got things done and never put on airs as a boss.
It was almost noon, and Liang Nuo still hadn't waited for Pei Ze to come back. However, she was holding her breath and didn't want to give up, so she had to move to a shady place to avoid getting tanned.
Some of the workers have started their lunch break. They take turns taking lunch break, changing every hour. After all, there are more and more workers and there is limited space in the cafeteria.
The workers were quite surprised to see Liang Nuo and started gossiping.
"There's a beautiful woman standing next to the boss's office."
"Isn't that the host that the boss saw on TV a while ago?"
"Oh my, our boss is so lucky, this girl is so beautiful."
"Come on, forget it. You didn't see the boss lady last time she came. She was so pretty. What's this female host like?"
"Really? It's even prettier than this. Are you kidding me?"
"I'm not exaggerating at all. Anyone who has seen it knows it."
"What's the point of being pretty? It's an arranged marriage, and the boss never mentions his wife, so he probably doesn't like her."
"That's because you haven't seen it. The boss lady is so beautiful. If I had a wife like that, I would beat her with a stick and put her on display."
"Well, I saw it last time. The boss's son is also very likable. He's very energetic. The boss is so warm to our boss's wife. How could he not like her?"
"Not necessarily. I passed by the other day and I thought I heard a child crying. Could it be that the couple had an argument and scared the child to tears?"
"How is that possible? The child's grandmother is here too."
"Oh, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are natural enemies. I have a lot to say about this."
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The workers walked away and the gossip could no longer be heard. Liang Nuo felt a little embarrassed, and then a surge of anger rose up.
She must make things clear with Pei Ze today. Even if he doesn't like her, he must tell her what's wrong with her. He is too disrespectful.
In Liang Nuo's opinion, her proactive gesture was a hint: if you like it, then we can just go along with it; if you don't like it, then just make it clear and we can be friends openly in the future.
When she was obsessed with this idea, she had already forgotten the fact that Pei Ze was a married man.
But she didn't expect Pei Ze to treat her like this. Doesn't this mean he doesn't take her seriously? She hesitated in her heart. Could a man who disrespects women so much really be her ideal man?
Forget it, don’t think about those things. Even if she has to give up, she has to make it clear. She can’t let people look down on her.
It was almost one o'clock in the afternoon. Pei Ze, wearing his work clothes, walked slowly to the office.
Liang Nuo saw him coming back and immediately stepped forward, "Pei Ze, why didn't you see me?"
Pei Ze withdrew his hand that was about to open the door with the key, "Why should I see you?"
"At least we worked together."
"Cooperation? Recording the interview program is your job. If you don't find me, you will find someone else. Being on the program is also my job. How can you say cooperation? Besides, there are so many people who cooperate with me, and I don't have the time to entertain all of them."
"Even if you don't admit it's a collaboration, you should at least invite me in for a chat. I've been waiting for you all morning."
"I'm sorry, I'm married and don't want rumors of betrayal. If you have something to say, just say it here."
Pei Ze couldn't mess with Liang Nuo like this. She had seen people who looked down on others and people who didn't take the host seriously, but she had never seen anyone who refused to let them in.
Liang Nuo took a deep breath. "I don't mean to force you to agree. I'm interested in you. If you don't like it, you can just reject it directly. Can't we just be friends openly? Why are you so disrespectful to women? Do you take other people's sincerity for granted?"
"First, you're not my wife, so I don't have to respect you. Second, are you sincere? Did I hear you right? You know I'm married, but you're still talking to me about your sincerity. Do you respect yourself?"
Pei Ze's sharp tongue really hurts people. Liang Nuo finally understands that she doesn't know Pei Ze. He can make her feel ashamed with just two words.
"You, how did I destroy your family? I just want to be friends with you."
"My wife said that infidelity always starts with friendships and colleagues. She also said that ties and other gifts should only be given to close friends. I know exactly what you mean, and I think I've made my position clear."
If Liang Nuo's gift to her last time was an accident, she might not have chosen the right gift. If that were the case, if he returned the gift, the other party should understand that he didn't want to be friends with her.
Liang Nuoke has been here quite often recently. In just a few days, Old Xu has reported to him twice, and today is the third time. It's obvious what he's doing.
Pei Ze didn't think he disrespected women. The problem was that the woman had to respect herself first before she was worthy of his respect.
Liang Nuo's face turned red and tears welled up in his eyes after hearing what he said.
No one dared to watch, and those passing by immediately ran away due to Pei Ze's pressure.
She felt insulted. "Tell me, even if I have that intention, how am I inferior to your country girl wife?"
"Country girl? What's wrong with a village girl? In my eyes, you really can't compare to her in any way. No, there's no comparison between you two. Why would you compare yourself to my wife?"
In Pei Ze's eyes, Zhong Miao is good in every aspect. It is true that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. He feels that all the women in the world combined cannot compare to Zhong Miao.
Liang Nuo was completely furious, tears streaming down her face. She was too embarrassed to stay here any longer, feeling completely ashamed. She covered her face and ran away, saying something cruel before leaving, "Just wait, I'm not done with you for what happened today."
Pei Ze didn't take it seriously at all. If you have no shame, then you have no shame. You are a grown woman, and you take the initiative to go to a married man to do something unclear. How can you have the face to do that?
It is true that you cannot judge a book by its cover. This host looks very generous, but how could he have such a lack of moral bottom line?
Pei Ze found a key and opened the door. He hadn't eaten yet, so he went into the house, got his lunch box and hurried to the cafeteria to get some food. He was almost starving after being busy all morning.
Some time ago, Zhong Miao discussed with Pei Ze about buying a car. Pei Ze was very happy to agree. The couple went to buy the car the next day and waited a few more days before picking up the car.
After Zhong Miao got a car, she was unwilling to let Pei Ze pick her up and drop her off. It was a waste of time. It would be better for her to go to the factory to work early and go home to rest early at night.
It doesn't matter which of them takes An An to school. The child now asks whether she wants her mother or father to take her to school. However, it is still her mother-in-law who picks her up after school.
In early October, the weather is clear and cool in the mornings and evenings, but very sunny during the day. The autumn heat is no joke, but fortunately the temperature has actually dropped.
Zhong Ming's clothing factory will start advertising down jackets in the middle of this month and has received many small orders so far.
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