Chapter 74 Zhou Yanci Feels Insecure
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There was a knock on the door of the CEO's office.
Aying came in carrying documents and saw Shangwu proofreading data in front of the computer screen.
Aying walked over and smiled gently: "President Shang, are you in a good mood?"
Shang Wu turned to look at her, curious: "How did you know?"
Aying shrugged: "I don't know, I just felt that you were in a bad mood the other day, but you seem to be in a much better mood today. Is it because you've resolved the thing that was bothering you?"
Shang Wu's eyes flickered: "Was it obvious that I was unhappy the other day?"
“Very obvious.”
Ah Ying smiled and pointed to the coffee candy next to her.
"You haven't been eating your favorite candy much the past couple of days."
"My favorite candy."
Shang Wu repeated her words, seemingly lost in thought, holding the coffee candy.
At that moment, Lu Rang appeared outside and knocked on the door.
Shang Wu immediately opened the drawer, stuffed the coffee candy inside, and then closed it again.
Aying stared blankly at it, put down the document, and quickly turned and left.
Lu let her in and placed two documents in front of her.
"Open it and take a look."
Shang Wu untied the string binding the file bag, read through the documents, and couldn't help but hold her breath.
She stood up, unable to remain calm: "You've brought up all the cases involving my father's trusted confidants back then?"
“Some of the inspectors in this case have probably been bribed by Zhou Yanci. We need to find a way to get the list of inspectors.”
Shang Wu pondered for a moment: "They should all have been reassigned to various places. If we go to the people in the Supervision Department, we might be able to get an internal list."
Lu Rang placed several more business cards in front of her: "Pick a target that's close to you."
Shang Wu looked down and saw that the list was full of people at the level of team leaders in the supervision department.
She raised an eyebrow in surprise, not expecting Lu Rang to have even prepared this for her.
She glanced at the business cards and saw a lecherous man who seemed to have been immersed in the world of drinking for a long time.
Shang Wu picked up the business card.
"Let's go with him, Wang Qizheng? He seems easier to use."
Lu Rang's eyes flickered slightly: "I've checked for you. He's a womanizer and a heavy drinker."
Shang Wu blinked: "With my looks, I shouldn't be unable to meet the basic requirements for making a living, right?"
Lu Rang pursed his lips and gave her a deep look.
Shang Wu carefully put away all the documents and business cards.
"I'm going to ask him out tonight."
Lu Rang: "I'll go with you."
Shang Wu did not refuse.
Since it's a drinking session, it's better to bring a man along for backup.
Suddenly, the landline on the table rang.
Shang Wu answered the landline call.
The receptionist's voice came through clearly.
"Mr. Shang, Mr. Zhou is here. He says he has something to give you and would like to come upstairs."
Shang Wu frowned.
Ever since Zhou Yanci came to the company last time, she has specifically instructed the receptionist and security guards downstairs to refuse entry to anyone who is not an employee or has no appointment.
Even Zhou Yanci was no exception.
She thought for a moment, then said impatiently, "Fine, let him come up."
Lu Rang was about to leave when he heard this and stopped in his tracks.
Shang Wu hung up the phone and looked at him.
"Don't you still have things to do? Everything that needed to be delivered has been delivered. You can go now."
Lu Rang walked up to her.
"I just remembered there's something else I need to tell you."
Shang Wu gestured for him to sit on the sofa: "You can talk to him after Zhou Yanci leaves."
The person had already arrived before the words were even finished.
Zhou Yanci pushed open the door and came in, carrying a box in her hand, accompanied by a faint sweet smell.
Shang Wu remained expressionless as she watched him enter.
Zhou Yanci felt somewhat disgusted when she saw Lu Rang there.
What are you doing here again?
Lu Rang glanced at him, ignored him, and picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.
Zhou Yanci took a deep breath, walked straight to Shang Wu, and placed the box in front of her.
He smiled and said, "Open it and take a look."
Shang Wu recognized the packaging as belonging to the dessert shop she frequented.
She showed no intention of opening it, raising her eyes to look coldly at Zhou Yanci.
"Why are you bothering me with such trivial matters? I've already told you, I'm usually very busy, and there are many things at the company that I need to handle right now."
Zhou Yanci smiled and said, "I just came up to bring you some of your favorite food, don't be angry."
After saying that, he glanced at Lu Rang with displeasure: "Besides, if someone can sit here and drink tea, why can't I come in and bother you for two minutes?"
Lu Rang glanced at him coldly: "I have a job."
Zhou Yanci ignored him and opened the box.
"Awu, look, these are all your favorite foods."
Shang Wu glanced at the cream puffs and donuts inside the box.
The foods she used to love now felt disgusting when Zhou Yanci brought them to her.
Shang Wu pulled the box to the corner of the table, sat down, and continued working.
"You've delivered the items, so you can go now."
Zhou Yanci showed no intention of leaving, glancing around.
This office used to be where he sat and managed the entire group, but now it belongs to Shang Wu.
He even needs someone to announce his presence before he can enter the company.
Just bear with it, endure it for a while longer.
Zhou Yanci composed herself and suppressed the strange glint in her eyes.
He said softly, "Awu, now that your parents have recovered and are adjusting well, how about we have a meal together tonight and set a wedding date?"
Shang Wu and Lu Rang paused for a moment.
“After all, we’ve been engaged for three years, it’s about time we started planning things, right?” Zhou Yanci pressed.
Shang Wu's fingertips stiffened slightly as she stared at the computer screen, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
"As I said, I've been busy with work and haven't had the time to worry about these things these past few days..."
"Don't worry! You don't need to do anything. As long as both families set the wedding date, I'll take care of everything else. You just need to try on a wedding dress and then attend the wedding!"
Zhou Yanci interrupted her, his words carrying a hint of impatience.
He feels very insecure right now.
Shang Wu's attitude towards him worsened.
Although he knew that it was because of his affair that Shenmian got pregnant that Shangwu was heartbroken.
However, Shang Wu's attitude clearly did not match her deep love for him.
Did Shang Wu know about this? Wasn't she suffering while choosing to forgive him, and even jealous and unable to concentrate on her work, trying to steal him from Chen Mian?
The more uncertain he became about Shang Wu's attitude, the more uneasy and restless he felt.
As a result, they became even more anxious about gains and losses.
Shang Wu pursed her lips, seeing Zhou Yanci's insistence on an answer, and pondered what excuse to use to refuse.
A voice suddenly came from behind.
"Shangwu".
Lu Rang suddenly spoke up, got up and walked over to the table, handing her the documents beside him.
"You have a meeting in five minutes, so sign here first."
Shang Wu smiled slightly, picked up the pen and signed the contract without looking up, saying, "Yes, I have a meeting later, let's talk about this later."
Before Zhou Yanci could speak, Lu Rang, seeing her cold gaze fixed on him, said, "Mr. Zhou, please leave."
Zhou Yanci was immediately furious.
He looked at Lu Rang and said, "We're talking, how can you be so rude as to interrupt? Besides, in the company, you should call her President Shang, why are you calling her by her first name?"
Lu Rang's gaze grew increasingly indifferent and distant, carrying a sense of oppression.
He was two centimeters taller than Zhou Yanci, and his imposing presence was also much stronger.
“I am her legal counsel. Essentially, we are partners. I am not an employee of Chengzhou Group, so it is my freedom to call her whatever I want.”
"you……"
Zhou Yan was speechless, then turned to Shang Wu and said, "I'll call you when you get off work. Oh, and I have a gift to have delivered to the company reception later."
Shang Wu didn't say anything, but nodded slightly.
Zhou Yanci then looked at Lu Rang and warned in a low voice, "Since you're not part of the group, I don't think you need to keep coming here every few days! If you can resolve things by phone, don't come here and make a fuss."
"You're so nosy, why don't you control your own lower body?" Lu Rang said with a cold sarcasm.
Zhou Yanci was rendered speechless by his retort, and her face instantly turned ashen.
He quickly glanced at Shang Wu, afraid that she would be angry.
Shang Wu withdrew her gaze, looked at the screen without speaking, as if a painful memory had been stirred up.
Zhou Yanci didn't dare to continue arguing with Lu Rang.
This man keeps bringing up his and Shang Wu's biggest sore spots. If they keep talking about it, it will make Shang Wu angry, which won't do them any good.
Zhou Yanci felt somewhat aggrieved and had no choice but to leave.
After closing the office door, Lu Rang's eyes were dark and cold, but he quickly suppressed all his emotions.
"I'm leaving now."
Shang Wu leaned back in her chair and looked at him. "Attorney Lu, don't you think you've overstepped your bounds? I didn't ask you to help change the subject just now."
"Then are you willing to discuss marriage with him?" Lu Rang asked in return.
Shang Wu had nothing to say, and coughed lightly.
"You can go now, I need to work."
Lu Rang's gaze was direct, carrying an undeniable command: "If he bothers you again, call me."
Shang Wu paused, having made a typo.
She remained calm: "Get ready tonight, come with me to the drinking party, and let's not talk about these trivial things."
Lu Rang caught a glimpse of her slightly reddened ears, smiled and responded, then turned and left.
He went downstairs to the front desk and saw a flower basket woven from roses, inside which were several exquisite jewelry boxes.
The staff at the front desk were full of praise.
"These pieces of jewelry are all the latest trendy items this season. Even though Mr. Zhou has left the company, he's really been good to our CEO, Mr. Shang."
"Tch, that's how he should compensate our CEO. Who told him to cheat on her? I think it's too much of a favor that CEO is forgiving him now. He should have dumped her back then and let her live with that mistress!"
Lu Rang walked over and tapped the table.
Upon seeing him approach, the receptionist quickly stood up straight and dared not gossip any further.
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