Chapter 505: Worrying about Gains and Losses
"Well, I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore," Tang Qing did not deny this, "but this is my subjective opinion. Objectively speaking, it's unlikely."
"Our friend circles overlap, and I can't give up normal social interaction just because of him." Tang Qing said to Shi Chen very frankly, "So you don't have to give up such a good development opportunity because of me."
Shi Chen: "Do you really think so?"
Tang Qing: "Don't worry, I won't deliberately say the opposite to make you guess my thoughts. What I just said was my true thoughts."
"As long as he's not setting a trap for you, this is a great opportunity for your company, isn't it?" Tang Qing said half-jokingly, "If you refuse this cooperation because of me, wouldn't I be a sinner?"
Shi Chen was silent for a moment, then spoke again, "He probably did this to compensate you."
Therefore, if he accepted this cooperation, it would be equivalent to accepting Jiang Budu's compensation for Tang Qing.
"I know." Tang Qing was not so confused that she couldn't figure it out. She curled her lips and smiled lightly, "Although I don't need it, if he wants to give it to me, then let him give it to me. What's more, he did this just to make himself feel better. Accepting his compensation doesn't mean I forgive him, nor does it mean I will give him a chance."
Similarly, she would not be grateful to Jiang Budu for this.
To put it bluntly, if you use money to quantify the harm and loss he caused her during those years, the benefits generated by this cooperation can only be considered a break-even at best.
She is not so easily moved, nor is she so soft-hearted and kind.
"I'm sorry." After hearing Tang Qing's words, Shi Chen felt a little guilty and distressed, "I shouldn't have tested you."
"It's okay. I would have said these words even if you hadn't tried to test me." Tang Qing said, "I don't want the conflict between us to be caused by a third person."
It was so hard to have a normal relationship, so she naturally cherished it.
"At times like this, you're more rational than me." Shi Chen laughed helplessly after hearing Tang Qing's words. "To be honest, every time I see you being so rational, I can't help but wonder if you really like me."
"Why would I date you if I didn't like you? Is it just because I'm attracted to your body?" Tang Qing joked with him, "Were you also so anxious about relationships before? It's quite a contrast to your personality."
Shi Chen: “Never before, this is the first time.”
He told the truth, "Because you are the most rational one."
"Well, I understand." Tang Qing said, "I'm too rational. I'm not clingy, I don't bring up old things, and I'm not unreasonable. So you think I don't love you that much."
Shi Chen: “I think so sometimes.”
"Shi Chen." Tang Qing called his name again, put away his smile, and said seriously: "If I didn't like you, I wouldn't have confirmed my relationship with you."
"It's just that the type of love you described, I can't give you now." Tang Qing looked into his eyes, "I just hope to have a healthy relationship now. Even without you by my side, I will be complete."
"If you can't accept this—"
"I accept." Shi Chen took over Tang Qing's words and interrupted her: "Don't say the second half of the sentence, I don't like it."
Tang Qing was amused by him, "Okay, then I won't say anything."
As soon as the two finished this topic, the waiter came knocking on the door to serve the food. After the food was served, the two changed the topic and talked about their plans for this weekend.
Shi Chen wanted to ask Tang Qing to go camping and meet his friends, but unfortunately, Tang Qing had already made plans for the weekend.
When Shi Chen heard her say that, he became curious: "Going out with Song Yi and Ying Xing?"
"I guess so." Tang Qing nodded.
Shi Chen: "We are all acquaintances. If they don't mind, they can go together."
Tang Qing: "No, I have something important to do."
When she said this, she showed a mysterious and playful smile. Shi Chen rarely saw her like this, and his curiosity was aroused.
So he pressed on, "What's the important thing? Are you free to gossip with me?"
Tang Qing: "Ying Xing's lifelong event."
Shi Chen: "Huh? Lifelong event? Isn't she still single?"
Tang Qing: "It probably won't be that soon."
Shi Chen was stunned by what Tang Qing said, his face full of curiosity. His eager expression made Tang Qing laugh.
Tang Qing teased him: "Boss Shi, you are also a gossip."
Shi Chen coughed and said, "I haven't heard you say that Ying Xing has someone he likes."
Tang Qing: "Well, she probably doesn't know either."
Shi Chen: “…?”
Why is this different from what he remembered?
As I recall, Ying Xing had several boyfriends when he was in school, so he was very experienced. When he was having an affair with Tang Qing, Ying Xing often gave them advice.
Shi Chen thought she was an expert in love, but he didn't expect her to be so dull in her own feelings?
But compared to this, he was more curious about what kind of person Ying Xing liked: "Who is Ying Xing's favorite...?"
"Gu Zhongzhou, my boss." Tang Qing continued.
Shi Chen's expression became even more surprised.
His understanding of Gu Zhongzhou mainly came from news reports. He only knew that he was Tang Qing's new boss. He never expected that he also had connections with Ying Xing.
"As for the rest, I'll continue to gossip with you after they are officially together." Tang Qing didn't reveal more.
Although Shi Chen was very curious about who pursued whom first, he didn't ask any further questions since Tang Qing didn't say anything. After all, this involved a lot of Ying Xing's privacy and it was not good to offend.
——
Tang Qing and Shi Chen had dinner together and took a walk in the small square near the restaurant. Considering that they had to go to work the next day, they didn't walk for long before preparing to go back.
After reaching the parking space, Tang Qing waved goodbye to Shi Chen, but Shi Chen suddenly rushed over, hugged her, and kissed her on the forehead.
He hugged her so tightly that Tang Qing had difficulty breathing, but she did not push him away.
"Why is it like this suddenly?" Tang Qing looked at him curiously.
"What do you think of the house we saw that day?" Shi Chen relaxed his grip a little.
Tang Qing: "Not bad."
Shi Chen: "Then I'll go sign the contract this weekend. Once the transfer is done, I'll find a decoration company to handle it, and then we'll move in together."
Tang Qing: "Aren't you going to look at other neighborhoods?"
Shi Chen: "No, I can't wait any longer."
He said, "I can't wait to live with you tomorrow."
Hearing such childish words from Shi Chen's mouth, Tang Qing couldn't help but laugh. He raised his hand and touched his face, "What's wrong with you? Why are you so clingy all of a sudden?"
Shi Chen: "Well, now that my true face is revealed, you won't dislike me, right?"
"Of course not." Tang Qing smiled and hugged him, "Then go sign the contract this weekend."
"Okay." Shi Chen nodded.
"By the way, the cooperation with Hengyuan will be done according to what I said." Before leaving, Tang Qing mentioned something to Shi Chen again.
Shi Chen kissed her forehead again, "Tang Qing, thank you."
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