When Chen Cheng was mentioned, Si Kangzhu's serious expression softened considerably.
Chen Cheng, whom everyone called Secretary Chen, was treated with utmost respect and politeness, even to the point of flattery.
Those who fawned over him only remembered his face as Xu Zhengxi's Secretary Chen, and didn't even know his name.
Chen Cheng, Xiao Cheng, this lovely name is the sweetness that Si Kangzhu keeps buried in her heart.
“Chen Cheng is not just a government official.” Si Kangzhu raised her eyes, her gaze firm. “He is mine now too.”
The precious flower behind Xu Zhengxi instantly relaxed, finally confirming his suspicions. Although the truth was devastating to him, his mind was greatly relieved.
Seeing Si Kangzhu's frankness, Xu Zhengxi, with a strange sense of wickedness, pretended not to understand:
"He's one of yours? What do you mean?"
Si Kangzhu looked directly into Xu Zhengxi's eyes and took a deep breath:
"He is my lover."
"So, young master, you don't need to treat him like a government official anymore, and you don't need to be too wary of him."
Xu Zhengxi was not shocked by Si Kangzhu's words at all; what shocked him was the man's frank attitude!
A tough, hardened young man who has practiced martial arts since childhood actually tells him so directly that his lover is a man?!
How much does he love her?!
When did it start?!
These two have such hectic work schedules, they're always on the go, how could they possibly have time to develop feelings for each other?!
Xu Zhengxi, inexplicably indulging in a wicked sense of pleasure regarding the relationship unfolding right before his eyes, wanted to satisfy himself once again:
"So you became Chen Cheng's lover in order to recruit him and use him for your own purposes?"
Si Kangzhu opened her eyes wide, looking extremely surprised, probably not expecting Xu Zhengxi to misunderstand in this way.
How could he possibly do that?!
He was with Chen Cheng...
He didn't know when it started, but he felt exceptionally good whenever he saw Chen Cheng.
He was someone who received rigorous training from a young age, with his studies covering everything from physique, skills, and marksmanship to academics, military affairs, and political maneuvering.
He believed that life should be like this: highly self-disciplined and rigorously self-improving.
It wasn't until he met Chen Cheng that he realized his life was like a nutritional meal, with all the nutrients precisely measured to the gram, yet it was bland and tasteless.
Chen Cheng was warm and outgoing, asking his name the moment they met. She was meticulous and responsible at work, yet that didn't stop her from watching Korean dramas, shipping couples, and laughing and crying for the characters...
Like a bright splash of color, Chen Cheng illuminated his black-and-white world!
“Young Master, you’ve misunderstood. My feelings for Chen Cheng aren’t what you think.” Si Kangzhu’s face flushed. “I love him.”
Crackle... Xu Zhengxi's head exploded.
Love?! He actually used such a solemn word...
"I'm sorry," Xu Zhengxi apologized for his perverse sense of humor.
Si Kangzhu's bold declaration of love made him feel ashamed.
At this moment, he realized that he was inferior to him.
He never admitted to his family that he loved Xu Zhe, and he kept Xu Zhe's relationship with him a secret from the outside world.
He arrogantly believed that keeping her out of the public eye was a form of protection for her.
But Si Kangzhu made him realize that protecting her was not a reason to deny their love.
On the contrary, only open and blatant love can truly protect her!
Xu Zhengxi's apology surprised Si Kangzhu.
He hurriedly waved his hand, wanting to say it wasn't necessary, but Xu Zhengxi changed the subject back to the main topic:
"How's the investigation into the Xu family's business dealings going?"
Si Kangzhu handed the documents in her hand to him:
“The items found in the Xu family’s old house are crucial; they were things I hadn’t investigated before, and they had all been covered up by them.”
"Young master, look at this. The Xia City New Energy Vehicle Project has come up with a unique method to defraud the government of subsidies."
Xu Zhengxi flipped through the documents page by page, his expression growing increasingly grim.
"They have this ability, but they just don't use it for legitimate business!"
Si Kangzhu breathed a sigh of relief. Who could argue with that? The Xu family had been in business for generations and had a deep-rooted foundation. The previous generation had also married into the Pei family.
The Xu family could have taken advantage of this opportunity to rise to a higher level, but unexpectedly, Xu Shixin proved to be such a disappointment.
He was unfaithful in his marriage, owning a small mansion outside the marriage and raising a son and a daughter out of wedlock. This was also one of the reasons why his first wife fell ill and died young.
They lack a broad business perspective, always seeking shortcuts and even disregarding red lines and violating laws and regulations...
"Don't let him notice anything yet. Gather evidence promptly, and be careful not to implicate me or the Pei family," Xu Zhengxi instructed.
"Yes, young master." Si Kangzhu accepted the order and left.
Xu Zhengxi remained seated in the reception room, overwhelmed by a profound sense of powerlessness.
Xu Shixin, the father he couldn't bring himself to respect, was also a life lesson standing in his way...
However, he couldn't go back to Xu Zhe with a disappointed face, so he chose to stay here and process and adjust on his own.
"Zhengxi." A soft, gentle voice came from the doorway.
Xu Zhengxi looked up and saw Xu Zhe, dressed in a striped hospital gown, coming over in a wheelchair.
He immediately changed his gloomy expression, got up to take her, then lifted her onto his lap and sat down on the sofa with her in his arms.
"Why aren't you in your room? Did you miss me?" Xu Zhengxi whispered in her ear.
He buried his face in her hair, inhaling her pleasant scent.
Xu Zhe reached out and pushed him away, making him face him directly.
"Do you know what I just saw?!" Her eyes widened.
Whether it was the light reflecting off her eyes or something else, the light in her eyes shimmered intensely!
Xu Zhengxi: Could it be that you saw that couple...?
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