Chapter 56 The Pursuer
Shi Yanchen picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it into the pot, his movements elegant and calm: "Tell me what you want most first."
"As for me..." Su Mi thought for a moment, "Of course I want a challenging job that is not too tiring, where I can learn something and have time to fall in love."
"Then let me ask you," Shi Yanchen said calmly, "If you were asked to choose a place you least want to go, which one would you choose?"
"Investment banking." Su Mi answered without even thinking, "Too tiring. I heard they often have to work all night."
"Why is it still listed as an option?"
"Because..." Su Mi was stunned, "Because you think the platform is good? Everyone says that joining an investment bank is especially helpful for your resume."
"So it's for other people's evaluation, not what you really want." Shi Yanchen glanced at him, "Since one has been ruled out, now you just need to choose between consulting and scientific research. Do you prefer dealing with data or dealing with people?"
"Of course it's dealing with people." Su Mi's eyes lit up, "What I hate most is doing research in front of the computer all day."
"Then there is the answer," Shi Yanchen poured himself a cup of tea. "Consulting work requires contact with clients, and each project has new challenges. Moreover, the resources and platform are no worse than those of investment banks. As for the issue of business trips, as long as you are good enough, you can discuss your work location preferences with the company."
Su Mi opened her mouth wide: "So that's how it is! I always thought the choice was too difficult, and the more I thought about it, the more confused I became. After your analysis, I suddenly felt enlightened, and I felt sober!"
Pei Song was listening nearby and could not help but nod secretly.
Shi Yanchen is always able to simplify complex issues and get to the point in just a few words.
This clear way of thinking and decisiveness is probably one of the reasons why he was able to become the president at such a young age.
"But cousin," Su Mi smiled slyly, "you just said, 'As long as you are good enough, you can negotiate with the company.' What if I am not that good?"
Shi Yanchen raised his eyebrows: "You are my cousin, how can you not be excellent?"
This sentence, which was full of arrogance and doting, made Su Mi laugh happily: "My cousin is too partial."
"Speaking of partiality..." Su Mi glanced at Pei Song, "You are Song Song's boss now. You won't abuse your power for personal gain and be partial to him, right?"
Pei Song paused while drinking his soup, and Shi Yanchen said calmly, "He doesn't need my care."
"That's right," Su Mi nodded, "Cousin, do you know how popular Song Song was in college?"
Pei Song felt something was wrong when he heard this, and quickly interrupted him: "Enjoy your hot pot."
Shi Yanchen put down his chopsticks and said, "Tell me about it."
"Songsong was the most handsome boy on campus. At that time, three classmates were chasing after him," Su Mi completely ignored Pei Song's warning look, "One is the student representative of our department, one is a top student in the business school, and the other is the vice president of the student union. They are usually very reliable people, but they get really serious when it comes to Songsong's affairs."
"What nonsense are you talking about..." Pei Song kicked Su Mi under the table.
Su Mi didn't care and continued, "The three of them have been secretly competing with each other for a long time. Songsong thought they just wanted to make friends at first, until one time when they were divided into groups for a project, the three of them almost fought for Songsong."
Shi Yanchen raised his eyebrows: "And then?"
"Songsong talked to them later," Sumi said with a smile, "He said that since we are all adults, we should deal with our feelings in a rational way. Instead of wasting time on meaningless arguments, we should use our energy on more meaningful things."
"I just told the truth." Pei Song explained quickly, fearing that Su Mi would let the cat out of the bag.
"Song Song also said..." Su Mi deliberately kept the suspense.
Shi Yanchen signaled him to continue with his eyes.
Now even Pei Song couldn't help but wonder what else he had said at that time.
"Song Song said he doesn't like impetuous boys." Su Mi added, "He likes mature and steady men who can guide him."
"The effect was quite good. The three of them felt very embarrassed afterwards and apologized to each other. But since then, no one dared to disturb Songsong again."
Shi Yanchen looked at Pei Song's slightly flushed cheeks, picked up the tea and took a sip, with a hint of smile in his eyes: "It seems that you learned how to refuse others a long time ago."
Pei Song lowered his head and concentrated on frying the meat slices, pretending not to hear these words, but he could feel Shi Yanchen's eyes were always on him.
Su Mi shut his mouth tactfully, looked at Pei Song, then at Shi Yanchen, and silently started to eat his tripe.
At this moment, the waiter came over with a plate of potato chips. His hand shook and the potato chips fell into the red soup, splashing the boiling soup.
Pei Song instinctively dodged back, but a few drops of oil still splashed onto the back of his hand.
"Sorry, sorry!" the waiter apologized repeatedly and hurriedly tried to get tissues.
"It's okay." Pei Song stood up, "I'll go to the bathroom to take care of it."
"I'll go with you!" Su Mi also wanted to stand up.
"No need, it's just a few drops splashed on you, just rinse it off." Pei Song said and walked quickly to the bathroom.
He turned on the faucet and rinsed the slightly red area on the back of his hand with cold water.
The water brought a slight coolness, but the burning sensation was still there.
Just as I was about to turn off the water, the bathroom door was pushed open.
Shi Yanchen walked in and took out a tube of ointment from his coat pocket.
"Burn ointment," he said simply.
Pei Song subconsciously took a step back: "No, I..."
Shi Yanchen grabbed his wrist without saying a word and pulled him into the light.
There are three red spots on the back of Pei Song's hand. Although they are not serious, they are particularly obvious against his fair skin.
"Don't move." Shi Yanchen unscrewed the ointment and gently dug a little with the index and middle fingers of his right hand.
Pei Song wanted to pull his hand back, but Shi Yanchen held it firmly.
He applied the medicine very gently, as if he was afraid of hurting him.
The cool touch of the ointment fell on the hot skin, and Pei Song couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"Hurt?" Shi Yanchen's voice was low.
"It doesn't hurt." Pei Song whispered, "It's just a little cold."
Shi Yanchen's fingers gently rubbed the ointment on the back of his hand, and every stroke made Pei Song's heart beat faster.
The two were so close that he could almost feel the warmth emanating from Shi Yanchen.
"Are you still angry?" Shi Yanchen asked suddenly.
Pei Song was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him: "What?"
"Because I didn't tell you that I was going to take over SNK." Shi Yanchen's fingers were still spinning on the back of his hand, "So you've been mad at me."
"I didn't." Pei Song retorted subconsciously, but his voice was obviously lacking in confidence.
Shi Yanchen chuckled: "Really? Then why are you hiding from me?"
"I..." Pei Song was at a loss for words, "I just think it's not appropriate now."
"What's inappropriate?" Shi Yanchen's voice was a little lower, "The relationship between us? Or what happened that night?"
Pei Song's ears turned red: "Don't mention that."
"Why didn't you mention it?" Shi Yanchen moved closer, "Are you afraid that Su Mi would know?"