Chapter 90 A Surprising Birthday Announcement?
On Zhuang Bieyan's birthday, Qu He devised what she thought was a perfect birthday surprise plan.
She had booked a scenic spot at Wangjiang Pavilion in advance, carefully selected gifts, and even planned a mysterious arrangement for the evening.
Zhuang's Group.
office.
Starting at noon, Zhuang Bieyan noticed that Tan Cong was acting strangely and unusually.
He would always loiter outside the office, and several times when he opened the door, he would see that familiar corner of his clothes.
Zhuang Bieyan got up and had just stepped out the door when he suddenly appeared from around the corner, looking anxious: "President Zhuang! Where are you going? Let me help you!"
Zhuang Bieyan glanced at him indifferently.
Realizing his blunder, Tan Cong tried to salvage the situation: "I... I mean, just let me know if you need anything. Or, would you like me to make you a cup of coffee?"
Zhuang Bieyan's gaze lingered on his face for a few seconds: "Go to the restroom."
Tan Cong: "......"
Zhuang Bieyan: "Are you free today?"
Tan Cong shrank his neck and quickly shook his head, "I'm not free, I'll go get busy right away!"
Especially as it approached the end of the workday, Tan Cong practically camped out at the elevator entrance, staring intently at Zhuang Bieyan's office door without blinking.
When Zhuang Bieyan pushed open the door, she met his gaze.
Tan Cong strode forward. "President Zhuang! Is there anything you need?"
Zhuang Bieyan didn't say anything, but took two steps toward the elevator. Tan Cong's face turned pale.
But just as he was about to step into the elevator, he turned back and said, "Come in."
Tan Congming said that he was being called.
He knew that Zhuang must have noticed his unusual behavior, so he racked his brains and prepared various excuses to deal with the boss's questions.
However, Zhuang Bieyan did not play by the rules. Her first question caught him off guard: "What did Madam ask you to do?"
Tan Cong stammered, "You...how did you know?!"
Mr. Zhuang even guessed this?
Zhuang Bieyan's lips curved slightly.
Before leaving home in the morning, Qu He's casual probing, along with her shifty eyes and subtle movements, had already given her away completely.
These past few days, bound by the treaty, have been difficult not only for her, but also for him. But... fishing is all about patience; you have to add bait little by little to let the fish completely lower their guard.
Since his Ah He wanted to play a surprise, he was naturally happy to cooperate, and... he was really looking forward to it.
He looked at Tan Cong with eyes that seemed to see right through him.
Under that intense gaze, Tan Cong's psychological defenses gradually crumbled, and he immediately revealed everything: "Madam only instructed me to make sure you leave the company later than usual, and everything else... will depend on her message."
That's all?
"Absolutely true!"
Tan Cong swore, "I shouldn't have kept this from President Zhuang, but you said before that your wife's requests come first..."
He cleverly invoked the "imperial edict".
Zhuang Bieyan nodded, accepting the explanation.
Tan Cong had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard him change the subject: "When did you add your wife on WeChat?"
Tan Cong: "...???"
Zhuang Bieyan: "She trusts you a lot? You two are very close?"
Tan Cong: "..."
His tone was calm, but the jealousy in it was hard to ignore.
Tan Cong inwardly groaned.
Seriously, boss?! You're jealous of this kind of thing?
Just then, a life-saving cell phone rang; it was Qu He calling.
Tan Cong saw his savior and quickly handed over the phone: "It's Madam."
Zhuang Bieyan raised his chin, gesturing for him to take it.
Tan Cong quickly did as instructed, answered the phone, turned on speakerphone, and asked respectfully, "Madam?"
Qu He's voice came from the speaker:
"Assistant Tan, I'm almost downstairs! But when I crossed the street just now, I saw there were no parking spaces at the main entrance, so I have to go around to the side entrance to park. Please, please hold Zhuang Bieyan back and don't let him come down! Wait for my news!"
Tan Cong glanced at his boss and forced a smile before replying, "Okay...okay."
Qu He: "Goodbye! Wait for my news! Over!"
Tan Cong: "...Over."
After hanging up the phone, he looked up and saw Zhuang Bieyan's slightly upturned lips, clearly in a very good mood. But when he looked over, the smile was quickly suppressed, and he returned to his usual coldness.
He asked, "Whose car is that at the door?"
Tan Cong immediately understood: "I'll go and take care of it right away!"
He went out like a gust of wind, and ran back like a gust of wind.
Tan Cong, panting, said, "President Zhuang, it's all done! All the parking spaces in the front gate have been cleared out, and Madam can park anytime."
Zhuang Bieyan gave a satisfied "hmm".
Not long after, Qu He called again.
"Assistant Tan! A lot of parking spaces have suddenly become available at the entrance, and I've already parked! By the way, what time do you usually get off work?"
Tan Cong glanced at Zhuang Bieyan, received a signal from his eyes, and immediately replied, "We... we're about to get off work!"
Qu He, unsuspecting, said, "Alright! I'll wait for him downstairs! Once they've mostly left, bring Zhuang Bieyan down!"
After hanging up the phone, Tan Cong quickly sent the message.
As a result, all employees of the Zhuang Group unexpectedly received a day off to leave work early.
Downstairs at the Zhuang Group building.
Qu He sat in the car, watching the employees come out of the building one after another.
Everyone wore undisguised smiles, showing no signs of the exhaustion from working like oxen and horses all day.
Qu He sighed, "Same world, same working class."
A few minutes later, when almost all the employees had left, that familiar figure finally appeared at the door.
Zhuang Bieyan changed into a new suit, different from the dark gray one he wore before leaving in the morning. Now he was wearing a more dignified dark blue one.
Moreover, the brooch she had given him last time was pinned to his suit lapel.
She was still wondering how to get there when she saw him suddenly stop and turn his gaze to the other side.
The opportunity has arrived!
Qu He immediately picked up the purple German iris from the passenger seat and tiptoed around to his back from the other side of the flower bed.
Holding my breath, I patted him on the shoulder.
The moment he turned around, someone leaped and bounced right in front of him, shouting, "Hey! Zhuang Bieyan, happy birthday!"
He was indeed startled, his eyes widened and he took two steps back, as if he had been frightened.
The little devil in Qu He's heart smugly put his hands on his hips.
Perfect! The reaction was exactly as expected!
"Didn't expect me to come?" She raised her chin, her words carrying a hint of pride and anticipation.
"Hmm, I didn't expect that." Zhuang Bieyan took the flowers from her hand, but his gaze never left her face. "This birthday present is a pleasant surprise."
Qu He scrutinized his expression and deliberately asked, "Really? But why do I feel that you seem only...so-so surprised, Mr. Zhuang?"
A fleeting smile crossed Zhuang Bieyan's eyes, which quickly vanished as he put on a serious expression.
He leaned down slightly, getting closer to her.
A familiar scent approached, and Qu He thought he was going to kiss her, so she closed her eyes.
He just smiled and said, "I am deeply shocked, beyond words."
Qu He felt a tickle on her ears from his breath, "Okay."
She gently touched the brooch, scrutinizing him: "Why did you suddenly change your clothes? And why did you specifically wear this? Mr. Zhuang, you didn't know something beforehand, did you?"
Zhuang Bieyan looked at her messy fingers without changing his expression, "Tan Cong accidentally spilled coffee on his clothes and had to change them."
Qu He remembered that she had relied on Tan Cong's help to cover for her today, so she quickly spoke up for this hero: "Assistant Tan must have accidentally slipped, it definitely wasn't intentional. You didn't do anything to him, did you?"
Zhuang Bieyan glanced upstairs in a certain direction, then looked away.
He spoke slowly, "Mrs. Zhuang seems quite concerned about other men? When did you two become so close?"
Qu He's heart skipped a beat. She touched her nose guiltily, her eyes darting around: "No! Absolutely not! I was just asking casually!"
She quickly grabbed his arm and abruptly changed the subject, "Oh dear, get in the car! I have more than just this as a birthday surprise for you!"
Zhuang Bieyan let her pull him along, watching her blushing ears and little gestures with a smile in his eyes.
He would certainly go along with any of her surprises.
Because the biggest surprise is her herself.
After getting in the car, Qu He asked while fastening her seatbelt, "Does your company let people leave work this early?"
Zhuang Bieyan replied casually, "Yes, we're celebrating the boss's birthday today, so we're leaving get off work early."
Qu He was amused: "Wow, does that mean your employees have to pray for your birthday every day?"
Zhuang Bieyan raised an eyebrow. "Then you might need to deliver flowers every day."
He turned to look at her, his eyes tender: "Where are you planning to take me, Mrs. Zhuang?"
Qu He proudly raised her little face: "Mr. Zhuang, you can rest assured and entrust yourself to me tonight! The itinerary is confidential!"
Zhuang Bieyan: "Yes, sir!"
The car stopped in front of Wangjiang Pavilion. Qu He got out of the car and ran to the passenger side to open the door for him with a great sense of ceremony. "Please, birthday celebrant!"
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