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Zhou Jingxing's mind went blank, and anger surged to his heart.
This scumbag with kidney deficiency still dares to pester his wife!
Seeing that his expression was not good, Bai Lian smiled smugly and added fuel to the fire, "After all, he is an old classmate, so it is normal to chat with him for a bit. However, Teacher Zhou should keep a close eye on Teacher Shen."
Zhou Jingxing suddenly realized something was wrong and asked Bai Lian, "You mean you saw Chen Zhou talking to him last night?"
Bai Lian paused for a moment, then gave a vague answer, "I saw Teacher Shen downstairs and left, but Teacher Shen seemed quite happy to see him."
Zhou Jingxing immediately realized he was lying.
Shen Zhou and Zhao Xin broke up a long time ago. He was most annoyed by Zhao Xin's persistent pestering. How could he possibly be happy to see Zhao Xin?
Zhou Jingxing didn't expose Bai Lian. He made an angry expression, but in reality, he was observing Bai Lian's reaction without making a sound, trying to see what he was up to.
Seeing that he was sulking and not speaking, Bai Lian continued, "It's because Teacher Shen is so outstanding that he attracts so many people. Plus, he works in the arts, where there are too many temptations. If he didn't have so many opportunities to show his face, Teacher Zhou would probably have less pressure."
Zhou Jingxing, feigning a chauvinistic attitude, went along with his words and complained, "I've always thought his job was bad, and I've been advising him to quit and find something more relaxed and low-key. If possible, it would be best if he didn't work at all; my salary is more than enough to support two people, but he's unwilling!"
Bai Lian smiled and finally revealed his purpose: "Recently, Teacher Shen has been spending less time at home, hasn't he? He took on a project that's tough, tiring, and thankless. If he could leave this project, he could spend more time with you."
The true intentions are revealed when the truth is finally revealed!
Zhou Jingxing feigned hesitation, "This... isn't a good idea? Shen Zhou has put a lot of effort into the project, and leaving the project wouldn't be good for his career either."
Bai Lian smiled gently, "That's not how it works. This project is very risky. If it fails, it's better not to do it at all. A vice president in the company surnamed Zhang is very opposed to Professor Shen doing this project. Because of this, Professor Shen has offended him. It's clear that leaving the project would also be beneficial for Professor Shen."
Zhou Jingxing pretended to think, "Uh, is that so... then let me think about how to persuade him."
At that moment, Zhang Yang pushed the door open and came in. "Jingxing, let's go."
Chen Zhou stood a step behind him, looking into the doorway with an expressionless expression. Zhou Jingxing's heart skipped a beat, a hint of fear rising within him.
Will he get impatient seeing me?
Shen Zhou merely glanced at Zhou Jingxing with his handsome eyes, without saying a word.
Zhang Yang kindly reminded Zhou Jingxing, "Didn't you bring something for Chen Zhou? Hurry up and give it to him."
Zhou Jingxing snapped out of his daze and hurriedly handed a box to Chen Zhou. "Lin Ji's rice cake, your favorite rose flavor." He looked at Chen Zhou and felt that she seemed to have lost weight, which made him very distressed. "Have you not been eating properly lately? Why have you lost weight? Even if you're busy with work, you still need to remember to eat."
Shen Zhou lowered his eyes and took the box, saying "thank you." Although they weren't close, he wasn't cold either. Zhou Jingxing's eyes lit up, feeling that he had another chance. He stared intently at Shen Zhou, wanting to say something, but Shen Zhou turned away, avoiding his gaze. "You guys should go back and rest early. I'm preparing materials for tomorrow's meeting, so I'm quite busy and won't see you off."
Zhou Jingxing was somewhat disappointed, but Shen Zhou's attitude was much better than he had imagined. He said goodbye to Zhang Yang and left, turning back every few steps.
When they arrived at the Shenzhou Company building, Zhou Jingxing asked Zhang Yang, "Is Zhao Xin still bothering Shenzhou?"
"I think so. What's wrong? Don't you have the confidence to compete with him?"
Zhou Jingxing frowned. "No, it's just that I find him annoying."
Zhang Yang frowned as well. "Actually, I also think he's quite annoying. You don't know, he's called me a lot of times in private to ask about Chen Zhou..."
"Zhang Yang!" Zhao Xin's enthusiastic voice rang in his ears, and Zhou Jingxing rolled his eyes.
Does this person have mouth ulcers? They appear as soon as you mention it.
Zhang Yang smiled helplessly at Zhou Jingxing and greeted Zhao Xin, "Zhao Xin, long time no see. Are you here on business?"
Zhao Xin gave Zhou Jingxing a defiant look. "I'm here to find Chen Zhou."
Zhou Jingxing scoffed, "Could you even get through the gate?"
Zhao Xin said smugly, "I'm a representative of their company's partners, so why can't I get in? But you, you broke up with Chen Zhou, why are you still clinging to him?"
Zhou Jingxing sneered, "Who said we broke up?"
"He kicked you out of the house in the middle of the night, what else could it be but a breakup?"
Zhou Jingxing immediately questioned him, "How did you know? Were you monitoring the sunken ship?"
Zhao Xin's face stiffened, and he said awkwardly, "I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"
Zhou Jingxing seized on this point, saying, "Does Shenzhou know you're spying on him like this? This is a crime!"
Zhao Xin panicked. "I already said I didn't! Someone else told me this!" he said angrily. "You've already broken up with Chen Zhou, you have no right to question me!"
Zhou Jingxing's face was as cold as ice. "I'll say it again, we haven't broken up!" He stared at Zhao Xin with disgust. "Even if we had broken up, it wouldn't be your turn, you cheating scumbag!"
Seeing that the two were about to start fighting like cockfighting, Zhang Yang quickly said, "Alright, alright, this is in front of Chenzhou Company. It's not appropriate for them to start arguing."
Zhao Xin angrily retorted, "He provoked me first!"
Zhou Jingxing snorted, "Why don't you mention that you were the one who tried to eat swan meat from the ass? Do you think Shen Zhou even bothers with you? You just keep coming to harass us, you have no self-awareness at all."
Zhao Xin suddenly roared, "You're the toad! You're the one who stole Chenzhou from me first!"
After learning that she was not the other woman, Zhou Jingxing's inferiority complex disappeared, she no longer cared about the man with kidney deficiency, and her mindset as the first wife regained its dominance.
He smiled dismissively at Zhao Xin, "Listen to what you're saying. Me, stealing your boyfriend? Isn't Chen Zhou ignoring you because you cheated on him first? Maybe you should wipe your mouth first. Someone like you, even if you were cured, would still be drooling. What do you mean I stole Chen Zhou? If he didn't like me, would I have a chance? You should reflect on why you're not likable."
Zhao Xin was so angry that her eyebrows shot up. She clenched her fists and lunged at Zhou Jingxing, yelling, "You shameless green tea b*tch! You won't know right from wrong until I beat you up!"
Before Zhang Yang could separate the two who were fighting, he heard Chen Zhou running over from the doorway, shouting.
"Zhao Xin! What are you doing here again!"
Zhao Xin was dumbfounded. How could the sunken boat have come down!
Under Chen Zhou's watchful eye, he grabbed Zhou Jingxing's collar, clenched his fists, and dared not strike Zhou Jingxing again.
Just as Zhao Xin hesitated, he heard Zhou Jingxing say aggrievedly, "Zhao Xin, I know you're angry, but your breakup really wasn't my fault. It's so unreasonable of you to target me like this time and time again."
...That scheming green tea bitch is at it again!
Zhou Jingxing's expression was pitiful. "If you're really angry, then beat me up. Just don't bother Chen Zhou anymore, okay? He didn't do anything wrong."
Zhao Xin's face darkened, and his words were almost squeezed out through his teeth, "You did this on purpose, didn't you? You deliberately provoked me, and then pretended to be pitiful in front of Shen Zhou! You weren't like this just now!"
Zhou Jingxing blinked, his eyes filled with confusion and innocence. "What are you talking about? Didn't you suddenly rush over and call me a homewrecker, and even try to beat me up? Besides, how could I possibly know in advance that Chen Zhou would come down? I'm not a fortune teller, and I didn't calculate that he would see you bullying me."
Zhao Xin, who hadn't gotten any advantage the whole time, was inwardly screaming, "Who's bullying whom here?!"
Zhao Xin was cursing and swearing, and Chen Zhou couldn't stand it anymore. "Enough, Zhao Xin! I've told you so many times, don't come looking for me! What are you doing here today?"
Zhao Xin let go of Zhou Jingxing and leaned close to Chen Zhou, saying expectantly, "I'm here to deliver the latest project data." He felt extremely wronged, "This Zhou Jingxing is always putting on an act in front of you. He was the one who provoked me first, and now he's pretending to be innocent here."
When Zhao Xin saw Zhang Yang, a thought suddenly struck him. "Don't believe me? Ask Zhang Yang! He saw it all!"
Zhang Yang immediately waved his hand, "I don't know, I was dealing with work messages on my phone just now, I didn't see anything."
Zhao Xin became anxious, "Zhang Yang! We've been classmates for years, why are you siding with an outsider!"
Zhou Jingxing said emphatically, "Because justice resides in the hearts of the people."
Zhao Xin's forehead veins bulged, "Zhou Jingxing, have you no shame?!"
Zhang Yang almost couldn't hold back his laughter. He turned his head and coughed before asking Chen Zhou, "Why did you come down?"
Shen Zhou couldn't listen anymore. He didn't even look at Zhao Xin, nor did he pay any attention to Zhou Jingxing. He only said to Zhang Yang, "You forgot your keys. I'll bring them down for you."
"Thanks." Zhang Yang took the keys and called to Zhou Jingxing, "Jingxing, let's go."
Zhou Jingxing moved slowly, glancing menacingly at Zhao Xin as he clung to Chen Zhou out of the corner of his eye.
“Let’s go up too, Chenzhou. We’ve made some adjustments to the consumables in this plan. I’ll explain it to you in detail when we get to the office.”
Chen Zhou's voice was cold and hard, "No need, just give me the documents. You're not part of the project team, so don't interfere with the project next time. Also, don't come to the company or my home to see me again."
Zhao Xin protested, "We're still old classmates and business partners, do you have to be so heartless? Besides, you've already broken up with that scheming girl, so can't I still pursue you?"
Chen Zhou stopped in her tracks. "When did I say we had broken up? And I'll say it again, Zhou Jingxing isn't a homewrecker. My breakup with you has nothing to do with him!"
Zhou Jingxing's eyes lit up, his heart filled with hope. His wife said they hadn't broken up! And she was even standing up for him against that scumbag!
He couldn't help but call out Chen Zhou's name, "Chen Zhou..."
Chen Zhou turned her head away from him, saying, "Don't bother me for now. We can talk about our issues after I'm done with this busy period. I have to go work now, so you should go too."
Zhou Jingxing watched Shen Zhou walk away without looking back, feeling a sweet warmth in his heart, even ignoring Zhao Xin's dog barking.
Chen Zhou, how can he be so good?
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