Chapter 21 Going to the Shang Group
Wenxi has a cold personality, and Bai Wei was quite intimidated by her when she first started working with her.
As we spent more time together, I became bolder.
Bai Wei: "Yesterday around five or six o'clock, someone saw you having dinner with your mentor. Where were you working overtime?"
"Master?"
Wenxi was still a little uncomfortable with this title being used on Shang Chen.
Bai Wei laughed and said, "Wen Lu, you don't know yet, do you? Last night, the news that Master was super handsome spread throughout Zhongda. I guess everyone in the circle knows about it today."
"It's a pity no one took a picture, otherwise I would love to see my master's handsome face and see if he could outshine Lu Jinghuai."
In Bai Wei's eyes, Lu Jinghuai was the most handsome man she had ever seen.
Unfortunately, Wen Lu and he were destined to be apart.
She was curious about just how handsome her new master was. Was he even more handsome than Lu Jinghuai?
Wenxi: "...Are they really that curious about me?"
Bai Wei nodded repeatedly.
"You can interpret it as envy, jealousy, and hatred, which leads to unconscious attention."
"Wen Lu, you are beautiful, capable, and have an impressive family background. Your husband is even more amazing... I wonder how many people are secretly watching you."
Wenxi: "I'm just bored."
Bai Wei dared not utter a sound.
She was afraid that Wenxi would think she was too idle and would assign her tasks.
The two were not on a business trip this time to handle a case, but rather to reach a legal publicity cooperation agreement between Zhongda and the authorities.
Wenxi and Baiwei were responsible for going to rural towns to conduct legal outreach.
We departed Saturday afternoon and returned Sunday afternoon.
Wenxi received a call from Zhou Ruo on the high-speed train back home.
"Xixi, when are you arriving in the capital today?"
Wenxi: "Around 5:30."
Zhou Ruo said cautiously, "I'll be busy when I get home tonight, why don't you come over for dinner?"
"I'll cook a few dishes myself, why don't you try them and see if they suit your taste?"
Fearing Wenxi might refuse, she added, "I asked Shang Chen beforehand, and he said he had time. Your brother isn't here, so it'll just be our family."
Zhou Ruo didn't mention Yan Zhao this time, but everyone understood.
Zhou Ruo had already explained the matter of severing ties with the Wen family, so Yan Zhao definitely wouldn't be showing up for this meal.
Wenxi was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruo was overjoyed and almost became incoherent.
"Then be careful on your way home. Mom, Mom and Dad will be waiting for you at home."
"Don't rush... just follow your own plan."
In fact, Zhou Ruo wanted to send a car to pick up Wen Xi, but she was afraid that Wen Xi would think she was meddling too much, so she didn't dare to say too much.
"I will."
After hanging up the phone, Wenxi remained calm, her emotions unreadable.
Bai Wei had just woken up and asked, "Wen Lu, are we going back to the law firm later?"
"I won't reply."
Bai Wei immediately perked up: "Great, my weekend still has a little something left!"
Nobody wants to have to go back to the office and work overtime after a business trip.
Upon hearing this, Wenxi said, "You've worked hard these past two days too. I'll treat you to milk tea on Monday."
"I want grape cheese drink!"
"Can."
"Wen Lu, are you going straight home?"
Wenxi: "Let's go to my parents' house for dinner."
"I haven't been home in a long time..." Bai Wei twisted her neck and sighed, "I miss my parents."
"Then let's go back and take a look."
Wenxi's tone was so indifferent that it was impossible to discern her emotions.
Bai Wei was a little stunned, feeling that Wen Lu's words were strange. She immediately replied honestly, "Okay."
Before even getting off the high-speed train, Shang Chen sent a message to Wen Xi.
【arrive? 】
Ten minutes left.
I'll have the driver pick you up.
Wenxi had originally planned to take a taxi directly to the Yan family's house, but after seeing Shang Chen's words, she decided to save herself the trouble.
【OK. 】
Shang Chen's company is close to the Yan family's house, located right between the high-speed rail station and the Yan family's house, making it very convenient.
As soon as Wenxi arrived downstairs at Shangchen's company, Shangchen's secretary came up to her: "Madam, the master has an urgent meeting to attend, so he asked me to come and tell you first."
"If you're in a hurry, have the driver take you to the Yan family first..."
Before the secretary could finish speaking, Wenxi interrupted, "How long will it take him?"
"It should take about half an hour to finish."
Wenxi glanced at her watch. "I'll wait for him to finish."
Wenxi didn't want to go to the Yan family alone; the atmosphere would probably be very awkward.
The secretary thoughtfully suggested, "Madam, why don't you go upstairs to Mr. Shang's office and wait there? You can rest for a bit."
Wenxi looked up at the Shang Group building and suddenly realized that she had never been to Shang Chen's company before.
"This is troublesome."
The secretary led Wenxi to the top floor in Shang Chen's private elevator.
Secretary: "Madam, Mr. Shang's office is this way."
Wenxi: "No need to go to the office, just take me to the meeting room."
For someone of Shang Chen's status, the documents in his office are all top secrets.
Since he wasn't there, Wenxi, out of basic professional ethics, wouldn't step into his office.
Seeing that Wenxi was determined, the secretary could only lead her to the reception room and serve her tea and snacks.
"The secretary's office is right next door. If you need anything, just call out to me, Madam."
Wenxi: "Thank you."
After the secretary left, Wenxi rubbed her temples and leaned back on the sofa in the reception room to rest with her eyes closed.
Just as she was falling asleep, she suddenly heard a rhythmic sound of high heels clicking on the ground.
Attorney Jiang from Zhongda loves to wear sky-high heels, and her voice can be heard all around her even before she arrives.
Wenxi was forced to open her eyes and saw a tall, elegant woman walking toward the secretary's office through the transparent glass.
She had a name tag around her neck, so she looked like a company employee.
"Where is General Manager Shang?"
"Manager Mi, President Shang is in a meeting. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Manager Mi: "I just got back from a business trip and need to report to General Manager Shang. How long will General Manager Shang's meeting last?"
"About half an hour. Today's meeting is impromptu and won't last long."
Manager Mi: "Then I'll wait for General Manager Shang to finish the meeting."
A short while later, Manager Mi pushed open the door to the reception room and walked in.
She was somewhat surprised to catch a glimpse of Wenxi.
Mia knows Wenxi.
Five years ago, a long-time employee of a subsidiary of the Shang Group was laid off and, in a fit of anger, sued the Shang Group. Wen Xi was his legal representative at the time.
Mia was the one who attended in place of the subsidiary at the time.
That lawsuit was Wenxi's first civil case after she started practicing law, and she lost it badly.
Because the person involved concealed important information, Wenxikeng was completely in trouble.
It was this experience that led Wenxi to switch to non-litigation work.
Mia smiled and said, "Attorney Wen? Long time no see."
Wen Xi didn't get up, but nodded slightly: "Manager Mi has a good memory."
Five years ago, Mia was just a junior manager at a branch office.
In just five years, she rose to the position of head office manager, demonstrating her exceptional abilities.
Mia smiled. "Attorney Wen, are you here to see our CEO?"
Wen Xi glanced at her calmly, "I suppose so."
Seeing Wenxi's indifference, Mia didn't ask any further questions.
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