Chapter 19 Heartbeat 19 "Moving tonight"
His eyebrows lowered, a frivolous curve appeared on Leng Jun's face. When he looked at her, his dark pupils flashed her surprised face, and he was amused.
He didn't know how attractive he was to Wen Huai.
While lying in bed, she was still thinking that if Xu Youjing knew how good-looking he looked when he smiled, he probably wouldn't smile at her or say those words to her.
Wen Huai turned over and found his usual posture, and fell asleep in a moment.
When I woke up again, it was one o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday.
Surprised that she had slept for so long, she rubbed her sore neck before getting out of bed.
Xu Youjing didn't return from her business trip until Friday night, and she didn't move into her wedding house until Saturday night, so she still had a week to pack her luggage.
After washing up and standing in the room, she looked around and realized that apart from clothes and toiletries, there seemed to be nothing she needed to bring.
In the simple and modern white room, there is no decoration except the clock hanging on the wall and the incense placed on the bedside. Even the sheets and quilt covers are a uniform gray-green color.
In such a contrast, the three lilies in the glass vase on the round coffee table appear particularly vibrant.
Apart from occasionally stopping by a flower shop to buy a couple of bouquets of flowers and buying new aromatherapy when she ran out, she seemed to have no other purchases.
In Lu Miaomiao's words, her home is so clean that it is like an empty house as soon as she packs up and leaves, and can be put up for sale on the platform at any time.
Now that I think about it, it’s not wrong.
But Wen Huai didn't plan to sell the house.
After simply packing her luggage, she cleaned the house again.
I don’t know if it was because I was busy all afternoon or if Sunday afternoons just passed quickly, but when Wen Huai returned to his room, the clock was almost twelve o’clock.
She replied to the messages she hadn't had time to reply to in the afternoon, and returned to the main page. She almost opened Xu Youjing's chat box.
The bottom message is still about that voice call.
After he sent her back last night, they had no further communication.
Should she send him something?
The moment this idea came to mind, it was rejected by Wen Huai.
He must be busy or asleep. Besides, she didn't know what to say, and forcing a conversation would be boring.
The clock ticked steadily by her ear, and she realized that she and Xu Youjing couldn't even find a conversation starter. Would living together reveal that they weren't suitable for each other, and then divorce soon?
Anticipation turned to fear, but she was relieved in just a moment.
Instead of worrying about something that hasn't happened, think about what you will do tomorrow.
The voting results for the "Wings" spokesperson will be announced tomorrow.
So she put away her phone and went to bed, but her sleep was not very restful.
Before going out the next day, Wen Huai hesitated between the two car keys, but habitually took her Audi.
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Xu Youjing was away for four days and the atmosphere in the office was relaxed.
I don’t know if it’s the first time that the secretary stayed because the boss was on a business trip. They only needed to answer the president’s meeting call on time, and they didn’t have to worry about the glass door being pushed open and the phone at hand suddenly ringing while they were slacking off in the office.
Workers are happiest when they are slacking off.
When Dong Chen came back from the technical department, he brought some gossip, which instantly ignited the impetuous atmosphere.
"Have you seen the new manager of the technical department? He's so handsome!"
"Really? Really? He looks like General Xu?"
Dong Chen looked at the man and said, "Tell me, how many people in the world are more handsome than General Xu?"
Everyone said yes, and Wen Huai, who was eavesdropping, also silently agreed in his heart.
"But this technical manager is really handsome! Although he has the stern temperament of an IT guy, his face is really handsome. He is serious and looks like a flower from the mountain top. He is comparable to that rapper who went viral a while ago!"
I couldn't remember the name, and the topic of conversation started rambling.
"Didn't they say Meng Ting was parachuted in from headquarters and hired directly without a probation period? They all say he's Mr. Xu's man. So did this new guy get in through the backdoor as well? Mr. Tong must be annoyed to death by them."
"Mr. Tong said it at the meeting. He won't care if his team doesn't move."
"Hey, hey, do you think the technical department has the final say, the manager or the department head?"
“…”
Wen Huai didn't participate. After checking the schedule in his hand and sorting out the documents that needed to be sorted, he stood up and reminded them: "Aren't you going to the cafeteria?"
Dong Chen shook his head: "I ordered takeout."
The others also said they had plans, so Wen Huai walked towards the elevator by himself.
There were a lot of people going to the cafeteria for lunch at noon. She came out at the right time. The main group had already arrived, leaving only a few scattered people, and the elevator was empty.
They stopped at the 20th floor and saw someone coming in. Wen Huai made way for them, but before she pressed the door-closing button, she heard someone calling her.
"Wen Huai, what a coincidence."
Wen Huai was also startled when he heard his voice, then looked at his name tag and smiled, "You really were accepted, congratulations."
Lu Zhixue straightened his badge and asked her, "Do you want to go eat?"
"Yeah, you too?"
"That's great! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find it myself."
Wen Huai thought of what the other people in the office had said about him, and instinctively thought it was just a common situation. He teased him, "No one is guiding you?"
Hearing what she meant, Lu Zhixue laughed:
"You always tease me. We technicians are lucky enough to have our eyes on the top of our heads. We don't have time to look at faces."
Wen Huai thought of Meng Ting and asked politely, "Are you adapting to the work?"
Lu Zhixue nodded, "We're pretty much on the same page, but we still need to work on getting used to it with Engineer Tong."
"Mr. Tong doesn't like to talk and is obsessed with technology. Please bear with me."
"I know."
As they were talking, the elevator arrived at the restaurant.
Lu Zhixue politely let her go first, and Wen Huai did not refuse. He thanked him and they walked into the cafeteria side by side, and naturally ate at the same table.
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River City.
Outside the VIP ward, Jiang Han gently closed the door and walked to Xu Youjing.
"Mr. Xu, I've brought the documents and data that Mr. Sui mentioned just now. However, they're still missing a few important pieces of data. I need to call Assistant Dong to confirm."
The man standing by the window nodded, and then Jiang Han left, leaving him alone in the bright corridor.
Thinking about Sui Censhan's answer, Xu Youjing had a guess before coming here, and he was not so disappointed when it was verified.
There was a traitor at the top, possibly a manager or someone higher up. They'd just agreed on a new product release date when Ming Zhenlian held a press conference to confirm the launch. Even the core and main product launches were similar to those at "Wings."
I can't even copy.
He sneered with his thin lips.
This method is a bit too low-end.
"Mr. Xu, you can come in."
The ward door opened and doctors and nurses came out with equipment.
Xu Youjing came back to his senses, thanked him and walked in.
Inside the room, Sui Censhan leaned against the pillow, his complexion looking slightly better than before, though still haggard. The wrinkles and fine lines at the corners of his eyes drooped, and his elegant face was filled with fatigue.
Xu Youjing stood at the door, worried about his health: "Uncle Sui, why don't you take a rest first? This matter is not urgent."
Sui Censhan shook his head and coughed twice when he was about to speak. He took the cup of water handed to him by Xu Youjing and drank it before stopping.
"While I'm still awake, it's better to explain everything clearly, so that I don't get stopped from seeing patients by the doctor next time."
He patted the chair beside him, motioning him to sit down, then took out a list from beside his pillow and handed it to him.
"I sensed something was amiss with the Dongyang project two years ago, but they were cunning and my repeated attempts at traps were ineffective. After two years of elimination, only three-quarters remain on the list. I'm ashamed and don't want to leave this matter to you again."
"Thankfully, the seismic source research technology is kept extremely confidential, preventing it from being leaked. Yujing, if autonomous driving truly matures, I hope it can be implemented in 'Wings' and become the key to our promotion."
Xu Youjing agreed and glanced at a few names. He was a little surprised to see "Sui Jianwen".
Sui Censhan observed this and said, "Jianwen is my son, I know him. He's just idle, collecting some money from business, and spending all his time and money on karaoke bars or celebrities... He would never do something like conspiring with Dongyang to bring down Peak, but I don't have any evidence to prove his innocence yet."
At first, Xu Youjing thought he had missed it. After reading it twice and not seeing the name, he casually asked, "You didn't write the name of the president's office."
Surprised by his focus here, Sui Censhan smiled, feeling a bit proud. "I can't guarantee anything else, but the people in the CEO's office are all my right-hand men. There must be no traitors."
Xu Youjing smiled and stated the truth: "Unfortunately, the first day I took office, I had to deal with the resignation letters from my secretary and the technical department manager."
Sui Censhan's smile froze: "Who is it?"
He mentioned a name, and the latter relaxed: "The little girl's mind is not right, I was wrong, but the others must be fine."
Hearing his certainty, Xu Youjing didn't say anything more. He closed the list and glanced at his watch.
He had no plans to stay longer, as Sui Censhan's body couldn't hold out much longer. Before leaving, he gave his final words: "Peak is my life's work, and I don't want to see it eaten away by termites. I know my body is broken, and I can't go back to where it was. If you leave in a year and the position of president remains vacant, there's someone who understands my dedication and will wholeheartedly work for Peak. I think you might consider it."
"Who?" he asked.
...
On the way back to the hotel, Xu Youjing looked out the window without saying a word.
Peak's term of office is one year, and it is not just as simple as taking over the company. During this period, he also has to uncover the company's internal traitors and look for a new president.
Peak is the latest company founded by Chairman Xu, and can be considered the predecessor of the Xu Group. The company's philosophy and management methods are only strictly followed by the company's veterans. Li Changying was worried about handing it over to an outsider, so she had to temporarily move Xu Youjing in to help out.
No one else knew about this matter. The outside world only thought that Xu Youjing was the new president parachuted in from the headquarters to take over the affairs and serve as a deterrent warning.
Unexpectedly, this traitor is not very clever, but he is very brave.
Just as he was thinking about what trap would suit him, Jiang Han in the front seat spoke at an inopportune moment: "Mr. Xu, there's something I overheard and I think it's necessary to tell you."
Glancing sideways, Xu Youjing gestured for him to speak.
Jiang Han spoke briefly and told Dong Chen that he had heard on the phone that Wen Huai had lunch with the new technical manager.
Xu Youjing, who was still waiting for the next part, paused and asked, "What happened?"
Don't doubt it.
Jiang Han's tone, which even made the people in the cab choke, seemed to be making a fuss.
When he spoke again, Jiang Han was much calmer: "You have also met the new technical director. We met him downstairs at the old lady's house on her birthday."
"His name is Lu Zhixue. He was my wife's senior in high school and college. I heard they were very close."
There was silence in the car.
It wasn't until he passed the intersection that he heard the cold voice in the back seat:
"Open quickly."
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Two hours later, in North City, in front of a prime single-family house on Dongwei Road, several luxury cars were queuing up to enter the garage. Xi Guan sat leisurely under a parasol, sipping a cold drink without feeling the heat.
The sound of the Rolls-Royce's engine drowned out the heat wave. Xi Guan took off his sunglasses and saw an unexpected visitor.
Xu Youjing got out of the car and was heading towards the villa, but when he saw Xi Guan was still there, he changed direction and walked towards the parasol.
A white kitten hiding in the shade heard the noise and quickly dived into the grass, disappearing without a trace.
"That kitten was quite docile, but it ran away as soon as you arrived." Xi Guan said, "I thought it would take you two days to finish, but you're back so soon. Are you worried about me or your car?"
After discussing with Wen Huai about moving to the villa, Xu Youjing began to pack his luggage, and these cars were the last things to be moved in.
Neither he nor Jiang Han was in North City, so the task of moving the car was naturally left to Xi Guan.
Xi Guan was quite happy with this, and calculated that he could still drive two cars for a spin. However, he didn't expect this person to come back a whole day early, and he was dissatisfied: "I don't care anyway, I have to drive both cars twice in the end."
He raised his hand and pointed, occupying the two luxury cars that were still waiting to enter.
Xu Youjing didn't say anything, but asked, "How many cars did you drive here?"
Xi Guan was completely confused: "I'll just drive as many cars as there are spaces."
Xu Youjing calculated and felt that it was not enough: "Too many. You can drive these three back. Don't forget to send them to Xuejiang Pavilion when you have had enough fun."
Xuejiang Pavilion is the apartment where he lives in North City. The garage there is large enough for all cars to park and there is still space left.
Unlike detached houses, parking spaces are limited.
Xi Guan was flattered: "Brother Jing, you are so nice to me! Actually, I was just saying it casually. Just give me the car to drive for fun."
"Let's drive back." He decided and walked towards the door.
Seeing this, Xi Guan caught up with him, thinking he was angry, and explained that he had not done anything to the three cars.
Annoyed by the noise, Xu Youjing stopped and said patiently: "It's not about these."
Xi Guan: "Then why? I'm so scared when you're silent like this. I'm just here to help you move your car as a formality for the bar opening today. You can't do this to me!"
The look he gave me was somewhat speechless: "You forgot to reserve a parking space for Wen Huai."
Xi Guan: “…”
Inside the villa, Aunt Ping prepared some simple snacks and smiled happily when she saw the visitor: "You Jing are back? Are you hungry? Aunt Ping has cooked some noodles in the pot."
Hearing this, Xu Youjing looked at Xi Guan.
Xi Guan said he was innocent: "I came to move your car for you before I even had lunch, how could I not care about the meal?"
Aunt Ping continued, "Yes, I saw Xi Guan was hungry, so I gave him some, but it's not enough for two people."
"I'm not hungry."
Xu Youjing changed his shoes and looked around: "Is the room cleaned up?"
"It's packed. I left your luggage in the master bedroom unpacked. The old lady also sent a lot of nutritional supplements and local specialties, and asked me to nourish you and Xiao Huai."
As she spoke, she remembered that there was a box of cosmetics, "and bird's nest, all in the closet of the main house."
He tapped his chin lightly: "Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Ping. I'll go up and take a look."
"good."
Aunt Ping walked towards the kitchen, then turned back as she thought of something. "When is Xiao Huai moving in? Will you stay for dinner tonight?"
Xu Youjing stopped at the stairs.
Xi Guan also came to see.
He hasn't seen what Wen Huai looks like yet.
"I'll ask her."
Leaving this sentence, Xu Youjing's figure disappeared at the stairs.
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17:19
Everyone in the company knew that Qiao Mian was the spokesperson with the most votes.
Wen Huai was not surprised by this result. Compared with her colleagues who were keen on gossip discussions, her reaction seemed out of place.
But who told her to be Wen Huai?
Any reaction is an abnormal reaction.
As the workday drew to a close, Dong Chen seemed too lazy to do anything. Taking advantage of Xu Youjing's absence, he was about to let loose, but luckily the workload was low, so he managed to finish everything before the end of the day.
He chatted with Wen Huai: "Sister Wen, do you think Qiao Mian will be the spokesperson?"
Wen Huai was sorting out the battery data Xu Youjing needed. Hearing this, his fingertips paused, then lightly clicked before saying, "The budget should be within reach, probably."
"But I see that the Finance Department doesn't seem to want it to be Qiao Mian."
Finally looking away from the screen, Wen Huai raised his eyes: "You know it again."
"Of course! After all, I'm the first person in our secretariat to go undercover in the company's gossip group! What's going on in the company that I don't know? For example, I was the first one in the office to notice you and Director Lu having lunch this afternoon."
Wen Huai stared at him, and Dong Chen immediately slapped his lips and said flatteringly, "Sorry, Sister Wen, I didn't know you and Director Lu were classmates. I thought... it was just gossip."
Turning the ring on his ring finger, Wen Huai suddenly felt a little depressed.
She had worn this wedding ring for so long and no one noticed, not even one person asked.
Really frustrating.
After thinking about it, she decided to confess to Dong Chen.
Since no one asked, why don't you let her bring it up?
The words were on her lips when her phone vibrated. She was stunned when she saw the screen. She even forgot to say anything to Dong Chen who was still waiting for her and picked up the phone.
"Hello?" she said in a low voice.
Xu Youjing glanced at the screen to make sure he had dialed the right number. He smiled and asked, "Are you not able to talk?"
Dong Chen opposite him looked puzzled. Wen Huai paused and said, "I'm at my workstation. I forgot to go out and answer it."
She had indeed forgotten.
I was distracted by the sudden call from Xu Youjing.
In the silence, he chuckled: "It's okay. Since you didn't leave me any notes, they don't know who you were talking to on the phone."
"Yeah, that's right."
Her chaotic heartbeat had not yet calmed down, and she had forgotten to ask how Xu Youjing knew about her note.
Asked: "What's wrong?"
"The wedding room is ready." Xu Youjing sat on the sofa in the living room, looking at the empty room, and said after a while, "Do you want to move in tonight?"
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