Chapter 38
The following day, Zhuang Yazhi, on behalf of the administration department, delivered afternoon tea and snacks to the entire company, and gave the administrative supervisor a special reminder: "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer."
The administrative manager immediately understood what he meant and specially arranged for ginger tea as the beverage.
"Hey, did you know? A new assistant secretary joined the secretariat, and I heard she has a very close relationship with President Shen."
"I've heard about it, I've heard that the two of them have known each other since they were little, they're childhood sweethearts."
"That girl is so delicate and pretty, like a porcelain doll. I'm so envious!"
It's normal for there to be gossip in the company, especially when it's gossip about Shen Yihang. The more the employees discussed it, the more excited they became.
Zhuang Yazhi slowed his pace, and the whispers and rumors reached his ears.
As Zhengzheng looked up, the first thing he saw was the secretarial department.
A girl in a pink dress followed Zhou Ying out. The girl was in her early twenties, with a pretty face and a lively and cute demeanor. She was in the prime of her youth.
"Hello Secretary Zhou, it's a pleasure to become your colleague."
Zhou Ying smiled shyly, inadvertently revealing a bashfulness she had never shown before.
The two were walking in the direction where Zhuang Yazhi was. Zhou Ying introduced them formally: "Xiao Ran, this is our General Manager Zhuang."
Zhuang Yazhi's aura was too strong, and Xu Ran was a little nervous, not daring to look him in the eye: "Hello, General Manager Zhuang, I am President Shen's secretary. Please take care of me in the future."
Zhuang Yazhi nodded politely: "Hello."
She didn't say much, glanced at Xu Ran, and then turned and left.
Even Zhuang Yazhi couldn't help but be deeply fascinated by such a young and beautiful secretary.
Due to business needs, she and this secretary met frequently, and Shen Yiheng also came with Xu Ran.
Even though they met, Zhuang Yazhi didn't say anything to him. He sat far away and just nodded and said "hmm" after Xu Ran gave her work report.
After finishing work that day, Xu Ran cautiously asked Shen Yiheng, "Are you free after get off work tonight? How about we grab some dinner together?"
The sound wasn't loud, but Zhuang Yazhi heard it even though she was two seats away.
The moment she looked up, her eyes met Shen Yiheng's. Zhuang Yazhi quickly looked away. There were only the three of them in the meeting room, which inevitably made things a little awkward.
Shen Yiheng did not answer.
To avoid interfering with their date, Zhuang Yazhi packed her things and left quickly, her steps appearing somewhat hurried.
The figure had completely disappeared into the corridor, but Shen Yiheng's gaze continued to follow it, and Zhuang Yazhi's image kept replaying in his mind.
The two cars drove away one after the other.
The restaurant was chosen by Shen Yiheng, who made a reservation at Zhuang Yazhi's newly opened restaurant.
The two figures sitting by the window were so familiar that Zhuang Yazhi thought she had eaten a poisonous mushroom the moment she entered the room.
The two had already locked eyes, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk over: "What a coincidence."
Shen Yiheng raised an eyebrow, a slight expression finally appearing on his usually cold face: "Are there discounts for acquaintances?"
Not only him, but Xu Ran next to him also looked expectant.
Zhuang Yazhi smiled and handed over the menu: "We specialize in ripping off regular customers."
Shen Yiheng was quite satisfied with the unexpected answer; at least it indicated a good rapport.
After greeting them, Zhuang Yazhi sat back down at the cashier counter not far away.
She liked to look out the window at the river view along Linjiang Avenue at night, and Shen Yiheng was sitting near the window. As she looked out, she couldn't help but take in his figure as well.
The two ate and chatted, with Xu Ran talking most of the time while Shen Yiheng listened quietly.
He is never the one to start a conversation, but he is a good listener, especially late at night. People habitually treat him as a safe haven to confide in.
Halfway through dinner, melodious music began to play from the stage.
As the familiar melody echoed in his ears, Shen Yiheng subconsciously turned around to look at Zhuang Yazhi, who was not far behind him.
That was Zhuang Yazhi's favorite song, which he hummed silently in his heart.
"Yi Heng?" Xu Ran shouted.
Shen Yiheng, who was in a daze, hesitated for a few seconds before coming back to his senses. At the same time, the music behind him was cut off.
He frowned, a hint of irritation inadvertently showing.
"It's almost time, I'll take you home."
Her words were cold and devoid of emotion, even though the two had known each other for many years.
Xu Ran said nothing more; it was already a luxury to be able to invite him out for a meal.
Before leaving, she asked, "Should I say goodbye to Manager Zhuang before I leave?"
Upon hearing Zhuang Yazhi's name, Shen Yiheng paused for a moment before quickly returning to normal.
But when she realized that the two were about to get up and leave, Zhuang Yazhi quickly turned around and went into another room in the restaurant, subconsciously avoiding them.
When Shen Yiheng walked over, he found no one there, and he couldn't help but feel empty inside.
Let's go.
He quickly turned and left the restaurant.
Zhou Ying stood by the door, watching the scene unfold. He had witnessed the whole thing.
After dropping Xu Ran off at home, only Zhou Ying and Shen Yiheng remained in the car.
Zhou Ying glanced at Shen Yiheng, who was sitting in the back in a daze, through the rearview mirror, but couldn't tell what he was thinking.
Feeling down and having many unresolved issues.
For the next week, Zhuang Yazhi did not appear in Qianhai, and Li Si took care of almost everything.
"The contract with Shanqing has been signed, and the project is expected to start next week."
"There will be an online meeting with the Guan family before Friday. I will let you know the specific time once it is confirmed."
"As for Qianhai, I discussed matters related to the science and technology competition with General Manager Shen this morning, and everything is progressing smoothly so far."
"By the way, President Shen asked when you're coming back. There are some specific details about the cooperation with Nanxing that he needs to confirm with you."
Zhuang Yazhi hesitated for a long time before finally hanging up with only the beeping sound.
Outside the office door, separated by only a wall, Zhou Ying was openly eavesdropping.
"President Zhuang said he's annoyed with you and doesn't want to come back."
Shen Yiheng's pupils dilated in confusion; he hadn't done anything.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Zhou Ying whispered a few words to Shen Yiheng: "I feel that Miss Zhuang actually cares about you a lot."
"Oh, really? Why?" Shen Yiheng said casually, continuing to flip through the documents in his hand.
Zhou Ying said smugly, "You're jealous because you saw me getting too close to Secretary Xiao Ran, aren't you?"
"There have been a lot of rumors circulating in the company lately, and I guess they've reached Miss Zhuang's ears as well."
"Then she gets angry and won't come back, waiting for you to coax her."
"And last time, at the restaurant, Miss Zhuang saw you and Secretary Xiao Ran about to leave, and she stormed off without saying goodbye."
Is it true that Shen Yiheng is beginning to doubt himself?
How could it be so different from what he perceived?
Seeing that Shen Yiheng had stopped reading the documents in his hand and started listening, Zhou Ying felt smug and took the opportunity to offer a suggestion: "Why don't you try again? Take this opportunity to test Miss Zhuang's feelings?"
Shen Yiheng refused to shake his head almost without hesitation.
He thought this behavior was low.
"Why?" Zhou Ying asked, puzzled.
Shen Yiheng responded softly, "If I deliberately flirt with Xu Ran just to get her attention, based on my understanding of Zhuang Yazhi, she'll only think..."
"What would you think?" Zhou Ying was getting impatient with Shen Yiheng's hesitation.
Shen Yiheng smiled helplessly and closed the document in his hand: "If I do this, General Manager Zhuang will only think that I am a worthless person."
Yes, that's definitely what she'll think, Shen Yiheng said firmly.
As for Xu Ran.
"Tell her she doesn't need to come tomorrow, remove her access card, and prohibit her from entering."
"I'll talk to my grandfather myself."
"Oh, and there's one more crucial thing: there's a shareholders' meeting tomorrow at 3 PM. Make sure to inform General Manager Zhuang that he absolutely must attend."
Zhou Ying understood; she should do the last thing first.
Seeing her boss working diligently and earnestly, Zhou Ying couldn't help but sigh, "He's so calm."
He didn't want to say, "You'll be crying when your servant is taken away."
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Earth.
Because of poor network signal, Zhuang Yazhi and Li Si's phone call was interrupted. She simply tossed the phone aside and continued to enjoy the gentle sunshine and fine wine.
Just as I was about to take a break, my phone rang again.
It was Zhou Ying calling, but Zhuang Yazhi pretended not to see it and casually threw the phone into the sea: "Go away."
Now no one can find her.
Zhuang Yazhi walked on the beach in a light blue bikini, her graceful figure captivating the men present, and quite a few tried to strike up a conversation with her.
Without even glancing at the surroundings, she put on her diving suit and swam towards the deep sea. Even schools of fish flocked to her, dancing gracefully around her amidst the shimmering waves.
Sunlight spilled onto the clear water, and looking up, she could clearly see the shimmering water like stars in the daytime, like a dreamlike cruise ship, captivating her completely, her lonely inner world filled by the sea.
Her original plan was to return to Haicheng two days later, and before going back, she wanted to have another delicious seafood feast to satisfy both her body and mind.
But as she stepped into the seafood restaurant, a familiar figure at the entrance made her stumble a few times.
It was Shen Yiheng, dressed in a black suit, who seemed out of place in the free-spirited atmosphere of the place.
Shen Yiheng's sharp black eyes froze almost instantly, focusing intensely.
He waited in the conference room for a long time, from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., but no one came. After his patience ran out, he finally couldn't help but send someone to check Zhuang Yazhi's whereabouts.
During the private investigator's investigation, the words Zhou Ying had whispered in his ear kept echoing in his mind: "She doesn't want you anymore, she doesn't want you anymore, she doesn't want you anymore."
"Enough!" He slammed his hand on the table in unusual agitation, startling the private investigator who was on the trail.
Zhou Ying stood next to the private investigator, who immediately saw through her and became furious.
Finally, after a period of tracking, Shen Yiheng boarded a private plane and left without looking back as dawn broke.
Zhou Ying: "I'm getting anxious."
Urgent! ...
During the nine hours on the plane, he stared intently at the map, growing more anxious as they drew closer.
I'm anxious now, not just anxious, but also very restless inside.
He subconsciously looked around to see if Zhuang Ya had come with anyone, and only after confirming that she was alone did he feel a little more at ease.
What are you doing here?
Shen Yiheng's aura was too cold. Even though he was calm before he came, his sharp gaze made Zhuang Yazhi feel like she had been caught red-handed.
Shen Yiheng hesitated, trying his best to calm himself down. He didn't want to scare Zhuang Yazhi, and he didn't want Zhuang Yazhi to realize that he had come all this way because he was in a hurry. He even pinched his thigh to remind himself to stay calm and be a gentleman.
We've spent so much time installing it, we can't let all that work go to waste.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the beach not far away.
Shen Yiheng said, "I want freedom."
Then, to Zhuang Yazhi's astonishment, she walked to the beach and slowly lay down on the seawater.
Until the seawater completely covered my body, all I could hear was the sound of the waves crashing.
When he opened his eyes again, he clearly saw Zhuang Yazhi's graceful reflection in the seawater, which landed squarely in his arms.
Shen Yiheng opened his arms and smiled faintly.
What he wanted was right in front of him.
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