One meal solves all
"Divorce? Lawsuit?" Jian Qing continued to digest too many words he didn't understand.
"You got married, and now you want to get divorced." Various TV dramas kept playing in Qin Shi's mind, and she continued to act as Jian Qing's translator in the language she knew.
Jian Qing nodded and looked at the fragrant self-service food selection area in front of him, his eyes filled with unprecedented joy.
"Are these edible?" Jian Qing confirmed again.
Assistant Lin and Qin Shi nodded in unison.
Assistant Lin, a two-year-old graduate of university and Jian Qing's junior, joined Jianyi Company the year of her graduation and has been working as an office assistant ever since. She possesses the image of a lean, capable professional woman. Because she's about the same age as Jian Qing and Qin Shi, and they spend more time together at work, Jian Qing often calls Assistant Lin over when she needs a good meal.
Qin Shi and her friends rarely eat buffets, but thinking that Jian Qing is now an ancient person in her body and not knowing what she is used to eating, Qin Shi asked Assistant Lin to take Jian Qing to the best buffet restaurant in the city to eat and chat.
Qin Shi took Jian Qing's arm and could clearly feel the person standing next to her become even more stiff. She had no choice but to tilt her head towards Jian Qing and said softly, "Don't be nervous. There are hot dishes over here, and barbecue, hot pot, seafood, drinks, desserts, and fruits over there. Take as much as you want."
Jian Qing stared wide-eyed as she scanned the various colored foods one by one. After a long moment, she sighed, "You modern people eat really well."
After spending a day together, Qin Shi had gradually become accustomed to Jian Qing's free combination of classical Chinese and modern vernacular, and even felt that this style of speech had a unique beauty.
Although Assistant Lin was often baffled by CEO Jian's behavior, she continued to be her usual diligent assistant. As a secretary with two years of experience and a self-professed professional, she knew a life-saving truth: don't ask too much when you shouldn't ask, and don't say too much when you shouldn't say.
This is also the reason why Jian Qing is willing to keep Xiaolin by his side.
At that moment, she was munching on a watermelon, waiting for the chef's freshly baked lamb skewers, and calmly listening to the group's CEO, Jian Qing, pointing at a piece of sushi and asking, "Is this a small zongzi? Your modern reed leaves are so dark in color."
Qin Shi, standing by, still said in a good-tempered manner: "This is Japanese food, sushi."
Jian Qing nodded, as if he understood, picked up a piece of sushi and began to peel it.
Qin Shi grabbed her hand, snatched the sushi away, then picked up another piece, put it in Jian Qing's bowl and said, "Eat this directly."
Jian Qing said "oh" and slowly put the sushi into his mouth.
"How does it taste?" Qin Shi really wanted to hear an ancient person's evaluation of modern food.
Jian Qing chewed gently until he finished the whole thing, then he said slowly, "The cold rice dumplings have lost the refreshing fragrance of the reeds and have gained a damp and salty flavor."
Qin Shi listened to Jian Qing's description and couldn't help but exclaim: "Sister, were you an artist in your previous life? Your description of the taste is so poetic."
Jian Qing shook her head: "In my previous life, I was an ordinary girl, not an artist."
The question marks in Assistant Lin's mind were like bubbles in a boiling kettle, constantly rolling and vying to emerge.
Mr. Qin himself is an art designer, and now he is saying that Mr. Jian is an artist?
Mr. Jian openly admitted that he remembered his past life?
Assistant Lin felt that ever since the car accident yesterday, the world had been operating in a way she couldn't understand. It was too crazy, and all she could do was shut up and watch.
However, fate did not intend to let Assistant Lin, who wanted to hide quietly, go.
"By the way, Xiaolin, what's the current situation with Chen Cheng?" Qin Shi suddenly asked.
"Chen Cheng and his cousin returned to the apartment where his parents currently live."
"apartment?"
You don't know until you ask, and you'll be shocked. Chen Cheng's parents are the founders of Chengyang Group, and they are also business tycoons. With the Chen family's financial resources, living in a villa is normal. Qin Shi really can't imagine such a business tycoon actually living in an apartment.
"It's indeed an apartment. President Jian asked me to investigate before. Chengyang Group's financial situation is very grim. New projects have failed, the capital chain is broken, and suppliers are demanding payment. The Chen family had no choice but to sell two villas and other properties, leaving only a small 80-square-meter apartment."
Qin Shi sorted out the information she had now: "The capital chain was broken and she was homeless. In order to move out of the Chen family apartment and live in Jian Qing's villa, Chen Cheng married Jian Qing so quickly. Of course, besides the reason of accommodation, there must be other reasons, right?" Qin Shi looked at Assistant Lin.
Assistant Lin said nothing.
Qin Shi realized that Jian Qing must have explained a lot of things about Chen Cheng to Assistant Lin before.
Qin Shi already knew the general situation, but still wanted to find out some details from Assistant Lin.
"You say it, or she says it?" Qin Shi looked at Jian Qing, then at Assistant Lin.
Jian Qing understood and, imitating the modern way, told Assistant Lin, "Boss Qin, there's nothing to hide. Just tell me what you have to say."
Qin Shi was secretly satisfied. She didn't expect Jian Qing to make such rapid progress.
With Jian Qing's authorization, Assistant Lin no longer concealed the truth: "Chengyang Group failed in not just one project, but six. Without new capital injection, Chengyang Group is essentially doomed to bankruptcy. President Jian agreed to get married with Chen Cheng as soon as possible because he wanted to use Jianyi's shares as collateral for financing and use the company's working capital to invest in Chengyang. This way, Jianyi and Chengyang Group could move forward together."
Although Qin Shi didn't understand much, she could probably tell: "Chengyang Group's financial crisis, using our Jianyi Company's funds to save it, no, Jian Qing, what do you think?"
Qin Shi was so hard to understand. A strong woman like Jian Qing knew clearly that doing so would be risky and might even destroy years of hard work, so why would she do such a stupid thing?
Jian Qing in front of him blinked his big innocent eyes, looking like he was living a peaceful life.
Assistant Lin muttered quietly, "Love-brained."
Qin Shi nodded in sudden realization: "Yes, Jian Qing did often tell me that love is more precious than money."
Seeing Qin Shi nodded, Jian Qing also nodded.
Assistant Lin was shocked to see Jian Qing agreeing with the beauty of love again. She didn't want Jian Qing to fall into Chen Cheng's utopia again. "Mr. Jian, do you still think the same way?"
Qin Shi: "Now? Right now, Chen Cheng's love is like a huge pie in the sky for Qingqing."
Jian Qing continued to nod vigorously.
All three of them laughed.
The buffet restaurant was filled with pleasant piano music at the right time, coupled with the slow pace of dining. Qin Shi also had a general understanding of the operation of Chengyang Group.
Judging from the timeline, Chengyang Company should have encountered a financial crisis first, and then Chen Cheng found Jian Qing and pursued her in a high-profile manner. Jian's parents saw Chen Cheng's evil intentions and did not approve of her relationship with Chen Cheng.
Originally, if Jian's parents had agreed to their relationship, then with just a little financial support from the Jian family, Chengyang Group would have been able to overcome the initial crisis.
But Jian Qing firmly believed in the power of love, cut off contact with his family, and founded Jianyi Company.
Haha, this woman said at the beginning that she started a business to realize her dream, but now it seems that she started it to realize her dream of love, Qin Shi said in annoyance. She only regretted that she did not react earlier and dissuade Jian Qing in time.
In the early days of the company, many relatives of Chen Cheng came to him and asked to buy shares. Jian Qing agreed for Chen Cheng's sake. Chen Cheng also wanted to buy shares at first, but unfortunately he had no money, so he had to give up.
As Jianyi Company becomes better and better, Chen Cheng becomes more and more jealous. He urgently needs to marry Jian Qing and use Jianyi Company to save Chengyang Group.
Jian Qing must have been persuaded at one point, but later, after being persuaded by Qin Shi and others, he hesitated again.
But for Jian Qing at that time, the love that was within reach allowed her to let go of all her burdens. In the end, she got married to Chen Cheng without hesitation, and gradually lost herself in the romantic dream that Chen Cheng had woven for her.
"By the way, Chen Cheng and his cousin seem to be very improper. We need to investigate them thoroughly." Qin Shi suddenly thought of the woman next to Chen Cheng.
At this moment, the saxophone performance of "Go Home" came from the hotel's speakers, making people let go of all their fatigue and anxiety, and leisurely follow the music and beat the rhythm.
Qin Shi naturally prepared to put down her chopsticks, pack up her things and go home. Just as she was about to get up, Jian Qing gently pressed her arm and shook his head with a subtle movement.
"Come, let's congratulate Mr. Lu on taking this big step in his life." A male voice came from the next table.
Qin Shi just felt that the voice was very familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was for a while.
"It's not easy for Mr. Lu. We finally meet in person." This was another voice, unfamiliar, and sounded a little mature.
"That's not true. The business world is like a battlefield, and so is the love world. Young Master Lu has mastered the art of making a fortune, and it can be considered a victory in his first battle." The familiar male voice said again.
"Is there such a thing as unexpected wealth among the Thirty-Six Stratagems?" the strange voice asked again.
"If there is no such thing, then there is no such thing. Our Young Master Lu took a step forward, that was definitely a beauty trap!" The tone of the familiar voice gradually rose, as if more praise was about to come out.
"What kind of beauty trap is this? My trick is called hero saving the beauty." A lazy and somewhat magnetic voice said slowly.
Qin Shi immediately became alert. It was him, Lu Zhiyan!
It turned out that Jian Qing pulled him back because he noticed that Lu Zhiyan had come to the restaurant at some point.
"I also admire Mr. Lu. He has been secretly in love with her for so many years, but he pretends not to care about her at all. He checks the girl's circle of friends over and over again every day without being nervous." said the slightly familiar voice.
"Mr. Liu, eat some food." Lu Zhiyan interrupted him.
Qin Shi laughed secretly. It turned out that Lu Zhiyan, who seemed to be extroverted, had a girl he liked, and it was a secret crush on her.
As expected, Jian Qing was right to stop me. I could eavesdrop as much as I wanted without worry.
The tables in the buffet restaurant were half-blocked by hollow partitions, retaining a little privacy. As long as Qin Shi and the others stopped talking loudly, they would not be discovered by Lu Zhiyan.
Young Master Liu? Qin Shi recalled the friends with the surname "Liu" in her mind.
It should be him, Liu Tong, who was also Qin Shi and Lu Zhiyan’s high school classmate, the one who climbed over the wall to play games in his senior year of high school and was caught by the dean of studies. He frantically wrote a 10,000-word self-criticism, and as a result, he developed an excellent argumentative essay writing style and performed amazingly well in the Chinese language test in the college entrance examination.
Liu Tong and Lu Zhiyan, together with Wu Yuewei from another class, formed a famous talkative duo in the high school class. Some people named their duo "Tong Yan Wu Ji".
Qin Shi guessed that the other boy was most likely Wu Yuewei.
"After listening to so much from you, who is Mr. Lu's goddess? Do you have a photo?" another unfamiliar male voice said.
"The one you've seen, Old Wu, is the one that Young Master Lu bought breakfast for every day when we were in school." Liu Tong replied.
Wu Yuewei exclaimed: "That was ten years ago, wasn't it? Master Lu, the God of Pure Love, I salute you!"
Qin Shi kept recalling the girls she knew in high school. She didn't remember seeing Lu Zhiyan buying breakfast for anyone every day. She just remembered that Lu Zhiyan arrived very early every day, then waited for other students to arrive in the classroom, and used sweet words to trick the class representatives into copying their homework.
Perhaps this was the style of the "Tong Yan Wu Ji" group, always describing things in exaggerated terms. Qin Shi was too lazy to listen any further, so she quietly left the buffet restaurant, dragging Jian Qing, who had already eaten and drunk her fill.
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