It's hard to tell which is the result and which is the cause. How can we tell whether it's emotion or desire?
Qian Jianjun's serious expression made Tu Xinyue laugh so hard that she was shaking with laughter. In the end, he only said, "What you think is what you want!"
If they had only chosen a mediocre assistant, any of the previously rejected candidates would have been competent. But Qian Jianjun defied the crowd and chose Tu Xinyue, because Jianru Group needed a fresh mindset that dared to challenge convention. Deep down, Qian Jianjun also needed such a new mindset. He was the only judge who knew the intensity beneath Tu Xinyue's seemingly pure, water-like exterior. Xue Jiuyue was the unsurpassable peak in Qian Jianjun's emotional journey and his ultimate goal. But the sight of Gu Quyu also brought him considerable confusion. Even though Xue Jiuyue had clearly analyzed everything for him, the sight of Gu Quyu still filled him with emotion, even more than pity. He hoped to use Tu Xinyue's allure to prevent himself from making mistakes with her. What did Xue Jiuyue say—the art of checks and balances—he hoped it would work, Qian Jianjun secretly encouraged himself.
It was Tu Xinyue herself who first told Xue Jiuyue that she had become Jianru Group's president's assistant. Later that day, she arrived at Inch of Time in her professional attire, causing quite a stir.
"Mr. Qian's having some relationship troubles right now, as you might know. I've actually thought about it, and using your new perspective to enlighten him might be a good idea." Xue Jiuyue, returning from the grasslands, felt much better, at least on the surface. But then she put on a serious face and said, "But you're not allowed to have any ideas about Mr. Qian. That's the bottom line! He's not like your male friends. If he had something to do with you, he'd be a responsible man! But you absolutely can't exploit that!"
Tu Xinyue smiled like a little fox, "Sister Yue, I didn't expect you to be so protective of me! How about I give it to you?"
"He's a family man! Even though he's divorced, and even though he probably doesn't even want to think about his wife, as an outsider, his marriage can still be saved! No moral person can destroy it! It would be fine if I didn't know you, but you all know me well, and I can't bear to watch you make mistakes."
"Tease your sister Yue, although I like to play, I also have my bottom line and will not destroy other people's feelings! If you don't tell me, I might be a little interested in the uncle, but I also know very clearly that he is not the person I want to marry because he is very boring. Since you said that the uncle can't let go, then I won't let him break his rules! It is precisely because I understand better that a person's heart is far more important than the body." Tu Xinyue said it very seriously this time. Afraid that Xue Jiuyue still had concerns, she added: "And I won't be after the uncle's money. What's the use of money without happiness? The wealth I already have is enough to bring me happiness! Any more will only be a number that cannot prove myself. It doesn't matter whether I have it or not."
"Then why did you apply for the job?"
"It's fun! And I like that one..." Tu Xinyue pointed with her bony fingers at the artwork hanging on the wall - the bag that Qian Jianjun gave to Xue Jiuyue.
"That bag?"
"The idea in that bag really appeals to me, and I want to check it out. But I don't want to start from the very bottom, so being the CEO's assistant is the most suitable position. Of course, it would also be nice to earn some extra money, so that my dad won't scold me for being a spendthrift."
"The idea of this bag is good, but it shouldn't be something you admire so much, right?"
"The key is that he can use such a ruthless project to pick up girls. I am also impressed! This has made me more interested in uncles. But I don't have any sexual interest in that aspect, don't worry."
Xue Jiuyue rolled her eyes at Tu Xinyue and said, "You've messed up a good project like this."
"Sister Yue, don't you know? This project was created just because the uncle wanted to give you a bag."
"Nonsense, which came first, the chicken or the egg? Can you tell me clearly?"
"Hehehe..." Tu Xinyue laughed sweetly. "It seems uncle didn't tell you. One time, I think you weren't around, so I went to chat with uncle. Uncle asked me how to win a girl's heart. He said someone told him that a bag can cure all diseases and asked me if that was true. I said not necessarily. At least I don't care about it. If I like something, I just buy it myself. Then I got this bag for you."
Xue Jiuyue was skeptical. "It's also possible that the company had this plan before Mr. Qian talked to you, and he just gave me the souvenir bag because of what you said."
"Then the timing is wrong! I saw you put this bag up for sale about a week after I chatted with the uncle. I was so impressed by his ability to pick up girls that I calculated the time. And my interview question this afternoon was about Jianru Group and a French luxury brand planning to sign a cross-border collaboration agreement soon, and asked what my future plans were. It's been almost two months since you received the bag, and the collaboration hasn't been finalized. If you already had this intention, it's been too long."
“The collaboration process between large companies is very slow!”
Tu Xinyue still insisted on her own judgment. "That was in the past. In this intelligent age, if you are still so slow, you will definitely be eliminated. Anyway, I can find out the truth by going to the company."
Xue Jiuyue had basically made a judgment at this time. After all, if there had been an intention to cooperate before, the bag she gave to Gu Quyu and herself would most likely be the product of the partner, but this was not the case.
When Qian Jianjun arrived at Inch of Time, he passed by Tu Xinyue. Her charming "Hello, boss" almost made him feel like he was inviting a tiger to repel a wolf.
Fortunately, Xue Jiuyue was right in front of him, "Hello, Xiaoyue, can you chat for a while?"
"Congratulations to Mr. Qian for finding such a talented person." Xue Jiuyue congratulated directly.
"It's all thanks to you! Your cafe is my paradise!"
"What does it have to do with me? It's all Mr. Qian's own ability to identify talent. Ordinary people really can't control Xinyue."
"I was just about to ask you something. Her personality is too, too frank. It's a headache." Qian Jianjun didn't feel comfortable saying anything more explicit.
Xue Jiuyue looked at Qian Jianjun with a smile, "Don't all men like this? Don't worry, Xinyue is not clingy. She doesn't want marriage or love."
Qian Jianjun's eyes were blazing, and he wasn't afraid at all. "The problem is, I'm not that kind of person! Xiaoyue, don't you understand me? I'm completely devoted to you!"
At this point, he dodged his gaze for a moment before looking directly at Xue Jiuyue and said sternly, "I admit that Xiaoyu made me upset. I'm not Liu Xiahui or Lu Nanren, but I've finally come to my senses. Now that I've hired Tu Xinyue, I'm trying to fight poison with poison."
"Mr. Qian's strategy of fighting poison with poison is brilliant," Xue Jiuyue said with a playful smile. "While enjoying the intense spiritual intimacy, if physical control ever fails, there's always a backup who doesn't need to be responsible to resolve the worry. It's truly killing two birds with one stone!"
As soon as these words came out, Qian Jianjun immediately became angry and said, "Xiaoyue, how could you think of me like this?"
"Isn't that right?" Xue Jiuyue showed no sign of weakness.
Qian Jianjun suppressed his anger and explained, "The company needs new ideas, and I need new ideas too. I've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted lately, from my marriage to my relationships. I want to relax a little, and I hope Tu Xinyue can influence me with her perspectives so I won't be so indecisive and drag my feet in relationships."
As he spoke, Qian Jianjun became less angry and even felt a little secretly happy in his heart. Could it be that Xiaoyue was jealous?
Thinking of this, Qian Jianjun lowered his eyes, then added in a low voice, "To be honest, there's another reason that's even more embarrassing to talk about. I want to pursue you, but I'm at my wit's end. I used to ask Xiaoyu for advice, but after knowing her feelings, on the one hand, I'm not sure if she's really willing to help me, and on the other hand, I can't bear to do that. So I want to find someone to help me, and Tu Xinyue is the best choice right now. She knows you and has talked to you quite a bit, so I think she understands you better and should be able to help me more than Xiaoyu!"
Qian Jianjun's words resonated with Tu Xinyue's earlier comments, deeply moving Xue Jiuyue. She wasn't really jealous, but simply wanted to be on the safe side, so she said frankly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to misunderstand you. After all, who you like, love, or are friends with is none of my business. It's just that if you're truly fickle, then no matter how outstanding you are, I won't be friends with you."
"Don't worry, like last time, if I really lose control of myself, I'll take the initiative to confess. We're friends, and you're doing this for my own good. Why should I apologize? It's so awkward! I should be the one to apologize. I lost control of my emotions just now." Qian Jianjun was in a good mood and gradually became more relaxed. He continued, "I came here to discuss something else with you. Nowadays, business activities are increasingly cross-border cooperation, so we need to continuously expand our boundaries, just like Mr. Qiu's big data company. So I want to borrow your precious space to hold regular salons or cocktail parties, selecting the leaders from all walks of life in Xialin, and bring them together here to exchange ideas and spark sparks."
Xue Jiyue immediately knew how much this party would boost her cafe's sales. Similar to the previous discussion with Tu Xinyue, it was another motivational question. Xue Jiyue asked directly, "Why choose me?"
Qian Jianjun was well prepared. "What other place could be more suitable than yours? It's quiet here, and the environment encourages everyone to control their voices and avoid chaos. Keke's dishes are also very unique. After all, we don't come here just to eat, but we have to eat something, otherwise it will be too restrictive and difficult to relax. This balance is most suitable here. There are delicious foods, but they don't overshadow the main event. Also, your restaurant's rules can not only ensure that guests are not disturbed by outsiders, but also allow me to shirk my responsibilities. Not only will I not appear to be intimidating with too many rules, but I will also appear to have good taste. Last but not least, the topic of the first episode is about cross-border cooperation with Mr. Qiu's big data company. I have already reported this to Mr. Qiu. Without leveraging Mr. Qiu's influence, it will be difficult to attract so many top figures. Where do you think Mr. Qiu will choose?"
Qian Jianjun's argument was well-reasoned, and he even brought Professor Qiu out in the end. Professor Qiu had strongly invited the two of them to participate in this project. Xue Jiuyue had only contributed some data and nothing else, so it was reasonable for him to share more of the responsibility.
"Then I'll do it for free!"
Qian Jianjun was so spitting when he heard this that he deliberately said in a controlled tone, "I'm not criticizing you, Comrade Xue Jiuyue. You're so young, why are you so obsessed with money? You value money too much. You look more like a Qian than I do. Don't you think about it? Is it money that Mr. Qiu cares about? What Mr. Qiu values is your ability. How hurtful it is to talk about money in our friendship? Don't mention money to me, Old Qian. You can settle it with Mr. Qiu later."
Although it was a joke, it reminded Xue Jiuyue. Did Mr. Qiu, including Qian Jianjun, care about the money? Instead, because she was so eager to distance herself from the matter, it became what she cared about most. This might be overprotection for herself, but it would hurt those who truly cared about her.
"Okay then, I'll listen to Mr. Qiu."
"That's right, this kid is teachable! I'll go talk to Mr. Qiu right away."
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