Zhou Heng breathed a sigh of relief. Xu Ke could sense that his sudden relaxation made her a little unhappy.
"Find me a female personal assistant."
Zhou Heng's expression changed several times, and his hands trembled slightly, almost imperceptible if Xu Keke hadn't been so close. Zhou Heng's self-control and reaction speed had always been excellent, something even she admitted she couldn't match.
Seeing him lose control made Xu Keke satisfied; the food she had just eaten made her feel comfortable again.
Looking at the closed door, Xu Keke lay down contentedly. She was a little sleepy, and her body was still very weak. She pulled the covers up and fell asleep peacefully.
Zhou Heng was in a terrible mood as he left the room. He no longer tried to suppress his emotions and slammed the plate in his hand against the wall to vent his dissatisfaction.
Of course, breaking a few plates wouldn't alleviate his current rage. He forced an ugly smile and pressed the call button.
Soon, Huang Pinjia received a relocation notice from the Executive Yuan. What terrified him most was the requirement to immediately hand over his official duties.
The house he lives in now, the benefits he enjoys, including his position, are all based on the premise that he is Xu Keke's fiancé.
"Sir,..."
Before Huang Pinjia could speak, the person on the other end hung up the call as soon as they heard his voice.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a while, Zhang Man looked at him with some anxiety, but still tried her best to smile elegantly and ask him, "What's wrong? Is he busy?"
Huang Pinjia pressed her hand against her forehead, while her other hand, which was wrapped around her chest, gripped her clothes tightly.
Xu's mother was about to speak when Zhang Man stopped her with a look. The room fell silent. Xu's father, huddled in a corner watching his live stream, bumped into something and suddenly heard the laughter of girls.
He frantically tried to turn the sound off for ages before finally managing to mute it.
Although Zhang Man managed to quell Xu's mother's anger, she still glared at him with a menacing look.
Xu's father shrank back as if he were timid. For an angry person, this action did not extinguish the fire at all; on the contrary, it only made the anger in their heart even stronger.
Xu's mother didn't have a chance to get angry with him again because Huang Pinjia suddenly spoke up, "Manman, our ceremony wasn't completed today, so we should be considered not married yet, right?"
Zhang Man let go of Xu's mother's hand. She understood Huang Pinjia's meaning, and she knew why he was afraid. Handing over the house and benefits wasn't so bad. What Huang Pinjia was afraid of now was handing over his position.
As Xu Keke's fiancé, the Executive Office arranged for him to work in charge of supervising drug research and development, as agreed.
No one knew better than him how much he had taken. She was the one who advised him behind the scenes, the one who helped him build relationships with various parties, and even the one who encouraged him to run for office four years later. She was the one who recruited the people for his campaign team.
Looking at Huang Pinjia, whose eyes were shining with hope, Zhang Man felt a pang of pity. The words circled in her mouth, but she didn't say them.
“Pinjia, Coco is no longer in this position. Whether you are her fiancé or not, you will no longer enjoy these benefits.” Xu’s mother said what Zhang Man didn’t say.
Zhang Man dared not nod, afraid of hurting Huang Pinjia's pride, afraid he would discover once again that his thoughts were not as comprehensive as Xu's mother's. Zhang Man could only continue to look at him with reassuring eyes, hoping to give him strength and help him accept this reality.
Unexpectedly, Huang Pinjia looked at them honestly and said, "No, if I were still Coco's fiancé, I could continue to run for office. Moreover, with Coco's assets, I could not only get those fees back, but also support my team."
Zhang Man was stunned, unsure whether to marvel at her influence on Huang Pinjia, which had fueled his strong ambition, or to be surprised that such a small team budget put so much pressure on him. She began to wonder how he and Xu Ke had actually gotten along.
“Pinjia, I think you should ask your superior again. After all, he promised us. We helped Coco resign from her position, and he kept all your benefits. Now that she's awake, he can't go back on his word.”
After saying this, Xu's mother gently patted Zhang Man's hand. Zhang Man understood her mother's meaning perfectly. If Huang Pinjia returned to Xu Keke's side, she herself would become a laughingstock. She would also be ostracized by high society. This time, it was completely different from before. Before, she could still use Xu Keke's name to thrive in the lower and middle classes. If she didn't handle things well, even the lowest rungs of society would look down on her.
“He hung up the phone as soon as he heard my voice. You all know that I’ve never been able to communicate with him properly. I’d rather talk to Coco than talk to him.”
Huang Pinjia ignored their advice and directly connected with his team via video call. He sought their opinion, and personally suggested holding a press conference on the space station. This would both explain the situation and generate publicity for himself.
Zhang Man pursed her lips tightly, her two bright red lips forming a narrow slit. If Huang Pinjia hadn't insisted on live-streaming the wedding, she wouldn't be in such a passive position today. He loved being in the public eye too much. She used to think it was fine, but now she found it somewhat annoying.
Fortunately, the team consisted of her people, and they immediately understood the harm this would do to her. They then used the excuse that they needed Xu Keke's consent before deciding on the form of the announcement to brush off Huang Pinjia.
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