Chapter 161 It's an eyesore
"I'm leaving now."
"Okay, go ahead."
Xu Xiaoting waved, her gaze following her retreating figure.
She turned and walked toward the elevator.
As soon as I stepped into the elevator car, I caught a glimpse of Sheng Tingzhou already standing outside.
The elevator doors on both sides opened and closed, and employees went in and out.
Upon seeing him, they all stopped and respectfully nodded in greeting: "Good morning, Mr. Sheng."
He simply nodded slightly, his expression distant.
"Attorney Song."
She steeled herself and stepped forward, trying to make her tone sound calm.
"President Sheng."
He nodded, raised his hand, and pressed the VIP elevator's exclusive button with his slender fingers.
"There was a problem with the document you submitted last time. Come up and check it again."
"good."
The moment the door closed, her nerves, which had been taut for so long, finally relaxed a little.
She opened her mouth as if to speak, wanting to ask which specific document had the problem.
Suddenly, my waist tightened!
A warm, large hand suddenly reached out from behind her and pulled her over.
Caught off guard, she was suddenly thrown against the cold metal wall, her lips pressed hard against it.
Their breaths mingled together.
She twisted her ankle, her high heels caught in the air, and she uncontrollably took two steps back.
At that critical moment, a large hand firmly supported her waist and steadily pulled her back into his arms.
The elevator gave a soft "ding," indicating that it had arrived at the fifteenth floor.
Sheng Tingzhou then slowly released his grip and took a step back.
Song Zhiwei immediately dodged as if she had been electrocuted, her face turning so red it was almost bleeding.
Like a frightened kitten, she quickly slipped out of his arms, lowering her head and not daring to look at him.
He strode out of the elevator.
She kept her head down and followed silently behind, not daring to fall behind even a step.
Once inside the office, the heavy door closed behind me, cutting off any view of the outside world.
She finally couldn't help but mutter something under her breath, her voice filled with grievance.
"Could you tone it down a bit? This is the company! If someone sees us like this, how... how am I supposed to face anyone after that?"
Sheng Tingzhou didn't care at all. He walked straight to the sofa, slumped down lazily, and lay there.
He curled his lips into a smile, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"I've been quite restrained. If I really wanted to, I would have kissed him already."
Song Zhiwei opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. She could only glare at him fiercely.
He added another sentence, his tone light.
"So what if they see it? Just make it public, and that's it."
"But now is not the time."
She wasn't rejecting him, but she knew clearly that her emotions were too overwhelming at that moment.
If left unchecked, it will only bring unbearable consequences.
How long has she been with the company?
What will people think of her now that she's just gotten involved with the boss?
People won't say she's outstanding; they'll just say she got to where she is through connections.
Such rumors were enough to ruin the professional image she had painstakingly cultivated over the years.
Moreover, they had been together for less than seven days.
How can feelings take root so quickly?
If they break up in the future, how will she survive in the legal circle in Yancheng?
It's neither long nor short.
But that's far from enough to support a relationship that can be made public.
What she fears is not falling in love too quickly.
Rather, they were afraid that their relationship would be exposed to the public too soon.
If they really can't be together in the future, she will not only be heartbroken, but she will also lose her foothold in this city.
The legal circle in Yancheng is small, but the relationships among its members are complex and intertwined.
Once she is branded with the stain of "climbing the social ladder by relying on men," she may find it difficult to regain the trust of her clients.
Sheng Tingzhou stared at her, his gaze fading.
"So... I can't stand the light."
Those once deep and bright eyes were now veiled in a thin mist.
He once thought she was the one who would stand by his side.
But the reality is that she has to keep him hidden in the shadows.
"How could that be? In my heart, you are the best."
She looked up at him, her gaze clear and unwavering.
“You are Sheng Tingzhou, the one who makes my heart race and makes me want to get closer. How could I possibly think you are someone who can't be seen in the light of day? I just... need some time.”
He gave a soft snort and deliberately turned his face away.
"When a woman speaks sweetly, she can really deceive people."
He knew she was trying to comfort him, and he knew she wasn't just being perfunctory.
But men always have some awkward emotions.
Especially in front of people you care about, you want to be understood, but you don't want to appear too weak.
"Of course I want you to be successful, but you have to give me some time. Once I become a famous lawyer and stand by your side, no one will dare to gossip."
She didn't want to live off his fame.
Instead, he wants to rely on his own strength to reach a level where he can stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
She couldn't change her family background, but she wanted to stand on tiptoe and try her best to reach him.
She was born into an ordinary family with no distinguished background.
But she has a strong fighting spirit and an indomitable tenacity.
She was willing to spend countless nights studying cases in exchange for winning one case after another.
She wasn't trying to climb up to him; she wanted to be his equal.
He looked into the clear light in her eyes, then suddenly reached out, pulled her into his arms, and pinched her cheek.
"Understood, Attorney Song. I respect you."
At that moment, he finally understood her persistence.
He liked her intelligence, and admired her clear-headedness even more.
He looked down at her, his eyes tender.
"You don't need to stand on tiptoe, I'm already waiting for you."
He paused, then asked, "But you'll have to compensate me in some other way, right?"
His tone was slightly raised, with a hint of teasing.
"What?"
She was startled and looked up at him.
Does this mean I'll have to make her kiss me again?
Sheng Tingzhou: "Have lunch with me."
A simple sentence, delivered in a casual tone.
He had already arranged everything and was just waiting for her to nod in agreement.
Song Zhiwei: "..."
She paused for a few seconds, then realized what was happening.
It's that simple?
She had expected him to impose some harsh conditions.
Unexpectedly, all he wanted was for her to have lunch with him.
The request was so small it was almost laughable, yet it warmed her heart.
He pulled her to sit at the dining table, where several insulated food containers were placed. He opened them one by one, and they contained all her favorite dishes.
She stared blankly, her nose suddenly feeling a little sore.
"You...had this all planned in advance?"
"Do you expect me to wait here hungry?"
He smiled and placed the chopsticks in her hand.
But she knew that a busy CEO would specifically take time out of his lunch break.
It takes a lot of effort to have someone deliver her favorite dishes from her own kitchen to the company.
She picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and couldn't help but ask, "You just kicked Chen Yun out... are you alright?"
While she ate, she was still thinking about what happened that morning.
Chen Yun is the daughter of the Chen family, and her father has a close relationship with Sheng's father.
The two families have always maintained close ties.
She came to Sheng Tingzhou today to discuss cooperation, but he dismissed her with a single sentence.
If she goes back and complains, it will be bad for both the Sheng and Chen families.
Sheng Tingzhou glanced at her: "Feeling sorry for her?"
She rolled her eyes at him: "What did I mean by that?"
"I'm just worried about it affecting your relationship with the Chen family. After all, Chen Yun is here to discuss serious business."
After she finished speaking, she lowered her head and continued eating.
But she still secretly glanced at him out of the corner of her eye.
He asked slowly.
"So you feel sorry for me?"
Song Zhiwei was slightly taken aback. Her lips moved, but she didn't say anything.
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