Chapter 385 Addicted to Sealing the Jade
"The cooperation between Changdu and Zhulu cannot tolerate any mistakes. Do you dare say that your relationship with Feng Jingnian is unaffected? These are the two highest legal representatives of the company. What are you thinking?"
Upon hearing what Feng Jue said, Su Xi's pupils shrank even further.
Feng Jue is right, she does indeed intend to end things with Feng Jingnian.
Moreover, the moment Feng Jingnian made the cold-blooded and ruthless announcement, she almost used all her upbringing and sense of responsibility to hold back from quitting.
After all, feelings are feelings, and work is work. Her work, in a single thought or moment, can affect the employment of millions of people, and she cannot act impulsively.
Therefore, if you plan to continue following this major collaboration, living in Zhulu Apartments is the best choice.
But isn't this treatment...?
Are they really treating her like a criminal?
Amidst Su Xi's jumbled thoughts, only a few seconds had passed.
Then Feng Jue said coldly, "Either you leave here, or you pay the penalty for breach of contract. The contract clearly states that Zhu Lu will not bear the consequences of personal matters being misused for official business due to such sentimental attachments."
As far as I know, most of Changdu's funds have been invested in projects, leaving little working capital.
So, I can tell you bluntly again: either stay and make the project a success, or you go bankrupt.
It sounded as if she was going to work for him until she died, which made Su Xi choke.
Finally, Feng Jue indifferently concluded, "Besides, I have no interest in bean sprouts."
The moment the last sentence fell to the ground, all the color drained from Su Xi's face. Her lips trembled and moved a few times, but she couldn't utter a single word.
They could only watch helplessly as the man's aloof and arrogant figure disappeared into the villa.
Su Xi was momentarily lost in thought.
She was brought back to her senses by someone's voice, "Miss Su, Mr. Feng has always been sharp-tongued but kind-hearted, please don't..."
Hearing Liu Cheng's voice and processing his words, Su Xi felt a warmth in her heart, even though she thought they were just being polite.
At least Liu Cheng cares about her feelings.
However, before Liu Cheng could finish speaking, a cold and stern voice rang out, "Liu Cheng, it's because of you, this troublemaker, that someone has repeatedly been delusional. Go and receive your 30 strokes of the cane."
If you do it again, you'll have to go to one of those places yourself, and experience what it's like to be a troublemaker.
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng swallowed the rest of his words, and his face instantly turned ugly.
Immediately afterwards, several men in black appeared from nowhere and took Liu Cheng hostage.
Liu Cheng was helpless, but he had a firm belief in his heart that no matter how much the big boss tormented him, he would eventually sit at the main table and his suffering would eventually come to an end.
He unconsciously glanced at Su Xi. "You better stand up straight," he thought. "If he were her, he could ride roughshod over her. Pah, what are you thinking?"
The moment their eyes met, Su Xi felt apologetic, and her fingers unconsciously gripped the railing tightly.
Liu Cheng had shielded her from disaster and beatings before, and today he has fallen to this state because he pleaded for her.
She had no reason not to help someone in distress.
"Liu Cheng, don't worry, I will plead for you." Watching Liu Cheng being led away with an iron fist, Su Xi finally blurted out these words.
It was a comfort to him, and a relief from guilt to myself.
Words are easy to say, and Su Xi readily made the boast, but after Liu Cheng's figure disappeared, Su Xi found herself in a dilemma.
Gritting her teeth, she still braced herself and called Feng Jue.
The other end didn't answer the call until it was disconnected.
Su Xi's face tightened as she continued hitting.
I called three times in a row, but no one answered.
Although she had expected this humiliating outcome, when the result was clearly laid out before her, she still felt as if all her energy had been drained away in an instant.
Holding the phone felt like holding a ton of weight.
My legs felt like they were filled with lead.
She's facing Feng Jue's villa now, her eyes must be glazed over, yearning and lost, just like a statue waiting for its husband.
If someone saw her, she would surely be ridiculed again. She should leave, turn around and leave without looking back, but her legs felt heavy and she couldn't walk.
Moreover, she owed Liu Cheng a favor, so she couldn't leave.
Just as Su Xi was feeling the cold wind in the dead of night, reflecting on the vicissitudes of life, her phone suddenly rang; it was a text message.
Su Xi didn't care at first.
But the moment she saw the sender of the text message, her pupils dilated, and her heavy fingers suddenly became nimble, and she quickly opened the message.
"Come over and we'll talk if you have something to discuss."
Although it was only seven words, Su Xi read it over and over again.
She knew Feng Jue's temper; he wouldn't repeat himself after making a decision.
As for why he didn't say it on the phone, he naturally had his reasons, but she had no right to know.
Su Xi gave a wry smile, and only when she turned around did she realize that Qianjinzhui's legs had regained feeling at some point.
It was as if, upon learning that they were going to Feng Jue's villa, their legs happily regained their ability to walk.
This idea was inexplicable and baseless. Su Xi didn't think much of it.
I had barely taken a few steps when I heard footsteps.
Su Xi paused and looked over.
Soon Aunt Liu came up.
Aunt Liu said naturally, "Miss Su, I forgot to tell you, this rooftop is connected to the rooftop of the villa next door, and there is a fence and a small gate."
But don't worry, this little gate can only be opened from your side; it can't be opened from the other side.
Su Xi paused.
I have a strange feeling in my heart.
I always felt that Aunt Liu was like an NPC in a game who gives out quests. Knowing that she was going to Feng Jue, she immediately started showing her the map.
However, it should just be a coincidence.
Following Aunt Liu's directions, Su Xi quickly found the small gate in the fence.
She looked at it carefully. Indeed, the design of this small gate was such that it could only be opened from her side, but not from the other side.
Moreover, after she opens it from this side, she can choose to leave a small door, a small door that only allows one hand to reach in. This way, she can easily pass through when she returns the way she came, and then close the small door.
Even after the small door closed, Feng Jue still couldn't get in. That was reassuring.
Su Xi stared blankly at the path that seemed to be a guiding light for a moment before opening the gate. After thinking for a moment, she left a small door open.
After walking through the antique-style sky bridge with its carved beams and painted rafters, Su Xi successfully arrived at the rooftop on the other side.
Although it was her first time visiting the villa across the street, and although the layout of the villa was somewhat different from hers, Su Xi was able to make her way smoothly with the lights guiding her.
The streetlights along the way were not glaring, but rather a soft, warm yellow that made people feel very safe.
Even knowing that there was no one around, even knowing that she was about to meet a demon king, Su Xi had no worries because of the warm, bright lights that accompanied her.
However, the moment Su Xi finally stepped into the villa, her heart still began to race uncontrollably.
The moment she saw the distinguished man sitting upright on the black leather sofa in the living room, her heart rate rose several notches.
She walked over with her head held high, but noticeably, her steps were slower and shorter.
Finally, we're getting closer.
Feng Jue stood up abruptly, glanced at Su Xi, and walked to the next room without saying a word.
Su Xi looked over and saw the restaurant through the screen depicting mountains and flowing water.
The food was already laid out on the table, still steaming hot.
Su Xi glanced at it, and her fingers unconsciously clenched. It was all her favorite food.
It's probably just a coincidence.
She could only follow and saw Feng Jue sit down. There was an empty seat opposite him at the long table, which was obviously reserved for her.
Although it was obvious, Su Xi was afraid, afraid that she was just being presumptuous and would be ridiculed by someone.
Su Xi didn't sit down, but just stood there blankly, and said indifferently, "President Feng, can you let Liu Cheng off the hook? If you insist on giving him 30 lashes, you can put it on me. After I'm no longer pregnant, you can do whatever you want with him."
Feng Jue finally raised his eyes, glanced at her condescendingly, and let out a mocking laugh.
It must be said that even a man's mocking laughter is so pleasant it could make your ears pregnant.
His voice was sarcastic, yet mellow and warm.
Su Xi was naturally in no mood to appreciate beauty.
Judging from the man's attitude, there was no way he was going to let Liu Cheng off the hook. She pursed her lips, thinking there was still a chance to salvage the situation.
Before she could speak, Feng Jue spoke first, "Sit down. I prefer peace and quiet when I'm having a late-night snack."
Only when the man spoke did Su Xi become absolutely certain that the seat in front of her was reserved for her. So she sat down as instructed.
As soon as she sat down, the man pushed the steak he had cut in front of her.
Su Xi raised an eyebrow. "I'm not hungry."
Feng Jue sneered, "It's 10:22 p.m. now. It's been 6 hours and 28 minutes since you last ate. You don't care, but I care about the Feng family bloodline."
Su Xi frowned slightly. It wasn't that she cared about her, but rather about the Feng family bloodline in her womb. She had heard the phrase "seedling" many times, so she was immune to it and didn't care.
What bothered her was that he even knew exactly what time she ate last time.
"You're spying on me?" This was a tone of both certainty and accusation.
While elegantly cutting his steak, Feng Jue said without looking up, "The company has such a big project on you. I'm not monitoring you, I'm monitoring the project."
Su Xi paused. She looked down at the cut steak on the plate, medium-rare, still hot and emitting an enticing aroma.
There are also several side dishes that are delicious and visually appealing.
Su Xi's stomach twitched involuntarily.
Suddenly, she thought of something.
He said calmly, "Since you care about the Feng family bloodline, and want him to eat, fine, but first release Liu Cheng. He's loyal to you, and you want to beat me but are taking your anger out on him. Isn't that a bit too disheartening?"
Before the words had even finished, the man raised his noble and handsome face, a rare look of disbelief appearing on his usually icy expression.
Feeling a little guilty under the man's obsidian-black eyes, Su Xi still stubbornly met his gaze.
Soon, the man spoke, "Release Liu Cheng."
"yes."
Upon hearing the response, Su Xi noticed a man in black standing in the entryway outside the living room. The man in black, having received the order, clearly relayed it immediately, demonstrating exceptional execution.
Feng Jue is a man of his word; if he says he will release Liu Cheng, he will keep his word.
If Su Xi insists on seeing Liu Cheng before she feels at ease, then she is insulting Feng Jue's character and also insulting her own intelligence.
So the moment she heard Feng Jue speak, she breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Cheng had saved her many times, and this was her way of repaying him in a small way.
She has achieved her goal here, so these meals...
She was actually a little hungry, but she didn't want to eat in an unfamiliar place, in front of people she didn't like.
However, the moment this thought crossed her mind, the man opposite her seemed to see right through it.
The man's lips curled slightly, the meaning clear—you'll bear the consequences.
Su Xi could only sit obediently and begin to eat.
Su Xi enjoyed her food without looking up once.
After slowly chewing and rinsing her mouth, Su Xi realized that Feng Jue had also finished eating—it was an incredible coincidence.
Su Xi was mentally preparing an excuse to leave when Feng Jue spoke again, "Take a sip of Mi Zi wine, don't worry! It's not very strong. The air is very cold tonight, take a sip to warm the Feng family bloodline."
As the man spoke, he poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of Su Xi.
Su Xi glanced down and saw that it was just the right amount for one bite.
Her heart suddenly started racing.
She looked at Feng Jue with a hint of disbelief.
We've already tried it last time. Even after she got pregnant, she still gets drunk after just one sip of alcohol, but she no longer blacks out or gets attracted to men anymore.
It's hard to say whether Feng Jue's actions were an attempt to take advantage of her again. What exactly does he consider her to be?
With so many women in the world, is it really fun to toy with and play with her?
But the man's businesslike gaze made her waver instantly.
The man's aloof and handsome face made her feel that her earlier guess was somewhat sordid.
what to do?
Su Xi's mind raced. This drink was poured by the Great Demon himself; she had no choice but to drink it. Since that was the case…
Su Xi decided to drink the wine and then pretend to be drunk, slumping onto the table. She didn't need to act at all, and she wasn't afraid of giving herself away.
When the time comes, Aunt Liu will help me back.
Thinking it over, Su Xi drank the Mi Zi wine in one gulp, using all her acting skills to pretend to be drunk, and slowly slumped onto the table to feign intoxication.
The person is lying face down, but their ears are standing up.
However, the result was disappointing to her.
She didn't hear Feng Jue instruct someone to call for Aunt Liu. Instead, after a long while, she heard the man's footsteps getting closer and closer.
With each step the man took closer, the possibility he was guessing became clearer.
But when she pictured the aloof and detached face of the man in her mind, she realized she must be mistaken.
Even after she was helped up and leaned against the man's chest, the crisp yet pleasant scent of sandalwood filled her nostrils, she still couldn't believe it.
So, taking advantage of someone's vulnerability and doing something despicable, Feng Jue only did it once, but does he have to become a habitual offender again and again?
Is she really that addictive?
No, it won't.
The moment the firm thought flashed through my mind, my chin was lifted up by a large, warm, and soft hand.
Su Xi's heart clenched instantly.
Even with her eyes closed, she could still clearly feel the man's deep, peach-blossom eyes looking at her.
She dared not look into his eyes, dared not open them, not even a crack.
She dared not inquire further about Feng Jue's true intentions. Since she was going to pretend to be drunk, she might as well continue pretending, otherwise the man would uncover the truth about her previous act of feigning drunkenness.
Su Xi silently prayed that Feng Jue would release her in the next second and then call Aunt Liu to drag her away.
However, she could clearly feel that the distance between the two of them was getting closer and closer.
Until their breaths were almost audible.
You can even clearly hear the man's heartbeat.
Su Xi closed her eyes tightly, her heart pounding. No, it couldn't be; it was all just wishful thinking on her part.
However, in the next instant,
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