Chapter 67
Love is conditional.
If you perform well, you will be loved; if you perform poorly, your love will be taken away.
Subconsciously, Shen Fengni always thought so.
This may be due to the family education she received since she was a child. The most common educational method used by her parents was threats.
It was effective, but it also made her extremely insecure.
If you break a bowl, your pocket money will be reduced.
If you don't get a perfect score on the test, you can't eat your favorite snacks.
If I make a mistake and make my parents angry, my living expenses for next month will be in jeopardy.
If you fail to meet your parents' expectations, you will become an outcast in the family.
"If you don't listen, I'll leave you alone" and "If you don't do well, I'll abandon you" are the words her parents always say. Even today, they often echo in Shen Fengni's ears.
Family never gave her any sense of security. It was never a safe haven. Instead, it was like a wobbly tightrope, with no room for error. The slightest misstep could lead to a crushing fall.
So every time she made a mistake, Shen Fengni would feel fear reflexively.
She was very afraid of being punished, abandoned, and suffering unforeseen and unknown harm.
Shen Fengni stared at the person in front of her in a daze.
The man's eyes were gentle, his smile was light and clear, and he didn't look angry at all.
She opened her mouth, "Can I ask a question?"
Jiang Zhuoyan gently shook her hand and said, "Of course."
"In a situation like the one just now, there's actually another way to deal with it."
Shen Fengni whispered, "That means you're severing ties with me and never having any contact with me again."
She looked up and saw Jiang Zhuoyan's surprised eyes. She paused, but still insisted on finishing her words, "Niannian, have you ever considered it?"
This was the thought that flashed through Shen Fengni's mind the moment Jiang Zhuoyan appeared.
For Jiang Zhuoyan, breaking up with her might be the best option.
In this way, they can pretend that they have never been together, and the photos that were previously taken secretly can be explained as behavior between friends.
Instead of choosing a lover who has caused trouble, bearing the consequences and cleaning up the mess, it is better to abandon the trouble directly.
Anyway, given Jiang Zhuoyan's conditions, she has a wide range of choices.
Jiang Zhuoyan's eyes paused, and then a look of heartache emerged.
"I haven't thought about it." She pulled him into her arms, holding him close to her long hair. "Feng Ni, I never had this option, so don't worry."
Although he is a cold and aloof person, his embrace is so warm that it makes people want to cry.
It turns out that when you are loved, you can make mistakes.
It turns out that if you make a mistake, you don’t have to bear the consequences and you won’t be abandoned.
Shen Fengni hugged the person in her arms tightly and asked in a low voice, "Why?"
Soon, she got the answer.
"Because, I can't live without you."
***
Ever since entering "One Dream", Meng Fan has fantasized countless times about reaching the top floor, walking into Jiang Zhuoyan's office, gaining her favor, and reaching the pinnacle of life.
Now all of this has really become a pipe dream. The only part that has come true is that she finally has the opportunity to enter the president's office, but what is about to greet her is a meeting before being fired.
As unlucky as her is Yu Hong, the HR who hired her.
Led by Xiao Yang, the two men came to the office and looked at each other for a long time at the door. Finally, Meng Fan gritted his teeth and raised his hand to knock on the door.
Jiang Zhuoyan's office decoration style is relatively cold, with straight lines and mainly black, white and gray colors, which is very consistent with her temperament at work.
Maybe it was a psychological effect, but as soon as Meng Fan entered the door, he felt the temperature dropped a few degrees.
She touched the hairs on her arms that stood up and greeted him tremblingly, "Hello, Mr. Jiang."
Yu Hong's condition was not much better than hers. She shouted and stood there, not daring to move.
Jiang Zhuoyan stood in front of the window with her back to them. The light from the sky poured down, outlining her figure with a faint edge of light.
After a moment, she turned around and took two steps towards the door.
As the distance shortened, Meng Fan was able to clearly see the expression on Jiang Zhuoyan's face.
There was no anger, no excitement, and even no emotional fluctuations at the arrival of the two of them, only condescending indifference and contempt.
This made her feel extremely scared, as if she had become an ant, at the mercy of others.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang. I made a mistake because I was confused for a moment."
At this point, Meng Fan felt there was nothing she could do but apologize. She bent down humbly and said, "Boss Xiao Jiang, you can do whatever you want to me. I will fully cooperate, as long as it helps you calm down."
Yu Hong quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, I've realized my mistake. As long as Xiao Jiang calms down, I'll do anything for you."
Before coming here, the two of them compared their statements and agreed that under the current circumstances, it would be wiser to confess honestly and seek leniency.
To be honest, Meng Fan and Yu Hong didn't take Shen Fengni seriously at first. They thought she was no different from those anchors in the industry who sold their bodies to climb up the ladder. She was just a toy for Jiang Zhuoyan to kill time. Once the novelty wore off, she would soon be abandoned.
If they had known from the beginning that Jiang Zhuoyan would go to such lengths for Chen Fengni, they would not have dared to provoke Chen Fengni.
Jiang Zhuoyan said calmly, "I didn't call you here to hear an apology."
Meng Fan trembled with fear and said, "Then, then what do you want?"
Jiang Zhuoyan asked, "Who ordered you to do this?"
Her eyes were deep, like a bottomless pool in the mountains, sparkling with cold light.
"Yes, it's me... It's Mr. Yu!" Meng Fan struggled briefly, then gave up and confessed. "Yu Qian arranged for me to do everything. She poached me from my previous company and arranged for me to enter 'Yi Meng' just to target Shen Fengni!"
Meng Fan knew very well that it would be difficult for her to offend either Yu Qian or Jiang Zhuoyan. But it was obvious that offending Jiang Zhuoyan would lead to a worse outcome.
So Meng Fan ignored it and simply opened up, "She asked me to find evidence of Shen Fengni's infidelity. If I couldn't find any, I'd make it up and muddy the waters... She forced me to do everything. I'm just a small anchor with no background. How could I not do what Xiao Yu asked me to do?"
After hearing this, Jiang Zhuoyan's expression did not change, as if it was something he had expected.
She asked Yu Hong again, "What about you?"
Yu Hong had a sad face. "Meng Fan and I are the same. It was all Mr. Yu's request."
The two people in front of him were panic-stricken, their eyes were evasive, and they didn't dare to look him in the eye. Their guilt was evident in their words, and it was obvious that they were hiding something.
As for the hidden content, it was nothing more than the money involved. The reward Yu Qian offered this time should not be low, otherwise the two of them would not have been tempted and taken such a risk.
Jiang Zhuoyan seemed to be lost in thought.
But she didn't care about that.
"Go back." Jiang Zhuoyan said, "Don't worry about Yu Qian coming after you."
Meng Fan and Yu Hong looked at each other and asked bravely, "What do you mean?"
Jiang Zhuoyan smiled faintly, "Because she will soon be in danger."
***
A little lamb: Report!
A little lamb: Meng Fan and Yu Hong have been in there for half an hour.
One lamb: survival status unknown.
As Jiang Zhuoyan's assistant, Xiao Yang works next door to Jiang Zhuoyan, so he can be the first to know his boss's movements.
After Jiang Zhuoyan finished her live broadcast yesterday, all the chat groups in the company were in an uproar. A group of people were craning their necks to wait for the follow-up, and the private messages to her never stopped.
Xiao Yang is squatting here at this time, carrying the heavy hopes of the entire company's spectators on his shoulders.
However, if there is any gossip, it is natural to share it with the best friends first, so Xiao Yang still reports it to their small group of three first.
Zhizhiberry: There is little hope of survival.
Zhizhi Meimei: Oh, I didn’t expect Meng Fan to be this kind of person.
Ever since they'd shared a table in the cafeteria, Meng Fan had been incredibly welcoming, chatting with her whenever he had a free moment. She'd been thrilled at the time, thinking she'd finally added another powerful member to her small group. But now, belatedly, she realized Meng Fan's approach to her was simply a way to get her to talk, and it was truly hard for her to accept.
Zhizhi Meimei felt very sad when she thought of this, and added angrily: I thought she was a nice person before, but I didn't expect her to be a big liar.
Xiaojuaner: You should be more careful.
Xiaojuaner: You think everyone is nice, but sooner or later you will be sold out and help others count money.
Zhizhiberry: Oh, don’t talk about me.
Zhizhimeimei: Has Her Majesty changed today? @A Little Lamb
Zhizhiberry: It’s the sweet feeling of love
Xiao Yang certainly understood Zhizhi Meimei's point. Jiang Zhuoyan was usually aloof, but she could soften in love. It's rare to see an iceberg melt, so who wouldn't want to see it?
She recalled Jiang Zhuoyan's performance today and typed on the keyboard, "Her Majesty the Queen is obviously in a good mood..."
Before the fight was over, footsteps were heard in the corridor.
Xiao Yang immediately stood up, took three or two steps to the door, and looked out through the peephole.
Sure enough, Meng Fan and Yu Hong passed by the corridor one after another, both of them looked dejected, like eggplants hit by frost.
Xiao Yang sent a message in the group.
A little lamb: It’s out.
A little lamb: Estimated time to arrive downstairs is five minutes.
A little lamb: It’s time for chance encounters and time to watch the fun.
She knew that with the strength of her two friends, the news would soon spread throughout the company's chat group, and everyone would send them off in a grand ceremony, which would be considered a grand funeral.
Today's work has been completed and it is almost time to get off work. Xiao Yang hesitated for a moment and decided to go watch a play.
However, the moment she pushed open the door, she bumped into her boss who had just come out of the office.
Xiao Yang was startled and froze in place, "Mr. Jiang?"
What's going on? It's not even five o'clock yet.
Although their company works from 9 to 5, Jiang Zhuoyan has too many things to deal with and usually leaves an hour later than the normal working time.
Jiang Zhuoyan in front of me was carrying a bag and had carefully put on makeup, looking like she was about to get off work.
Jiang Zhuoyan glanced at her and nodded in response.
Although Jiang Zhuoyan didn't smile, Xiao Yang felt that she was in a good mood, so he tentatively asked, "Mr. Jiang, why are you leaving get off work so early today?"
Jiang Zhuoyan said calmly, "How did you know I was going to have dinner with my girlfriend?"
Xiao Yang: ...Who asked you this?
She was at a loss for words. "I'm so happy. I wish Mr. Jiang a happy date."
Jiang Zhuoyan smiled this time and walked away faster.
Xiao Yang stared at the slim figure disappearing at the end of the corridor, then lowered his head and sent a message in the group.
A little lamb: Her Majesty the Queen...
A little lamb: I seem to be in love.
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