Chapter 69 Chapter 69 “I’m a little…
The dining location chosen by Chi Ke was very subtle.
It is next to the load-bearing column in the corner, close to the cashier counter but inconspicuous. The front desk staff will not look back for no reason, and even if they do, they cannot see the faces of the two people blocked by the column.
Leng Yunting heard everything that was happening over there clearly, and he could also see a little bit of it out of the corner of his eye, and his head kept turning towards that direction unconsciously.
Chi Ke just wanted him to see and hear it, so he didn't stop him.
"Why are you late again?" The colleague who was handing over the shift complained, "You are always late by half an hour or an hour. Isn't my time also my time?"
"I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!" Xu Lemian's face turned red because of what she said.
He didn't want to be late, but he had to work three jobs a day just to earn enough money for breach of contract. No one could balance that, right?
Seeing his colleague's impatient expression, he quietly defended himself: "I told you before that I would be very busy during the day."
"Don't I understand you enough? Have I told you before? But you can't be like this every time, right?" The colleague waved his hands impatiently, "I've already told the store manager, you can handle it yourself from now on."
Xu Lemian hummed in grievance.
Leng Yunting heard it clearly, and his face gradually darkened: "What's the point of fussing about such a small matter?"
Chi Ke didn't even think twice: "Then you go to dinner tonight and I'll go back to sleep. I'll transfer the chairman's salary for this month to you."
Leng Yunting: "You're using this little money to humiliate me?"
Chi Ke: "Didn't you use this little money to humiliate others just now?"
Leng Yunting was suddenly choked.
Seeing the other party lost in thought, Chi Ke stopped talking without saying anything more.
He did not influence other people's interests and hobbies, but an idiot who does not know that he is an idiot cannot feel pain. After realizing that he is an idiot, he will lose sleep and eat when he thinks back to those things in the past.
Only when Leng Yunting realizes how weird he and Xu Lemian are can he let go of his neurotic feelings towards Xu Lemian.
Chi Ke didn't think Leng Yunting loved Xu Lemian deeply.
If you really love someone, you won't be willing to say those words or do those things.
Deception, insults, harm, disrespect... We are all adults, and it is ridiculous to use ridiculous reasons such as "immaturity" and "never loved" as excuses.
Love is not like that.
He guessed that Leng Yunting's feelings for Xu Lemian mostly came from a "sense of accomplishment."
Leng Yunting did not have a happy childhood.
In order to avoid Leng Chengye's detection, their father had to live an anonymous and secretive life with them.
On the emotional scale of his parents, each other's weight far exceeds his. He is just a small embellishment bestowed by fate, an unexpected existence.
Later, his parents died one after another. He used what was left by others in the Leng family and was looked down upon by others. Everyone only had Leng Baiyao in their eyes. Even though he was later favored by his grandfather, he still had an older brother.
He is not anyone's only one, nor is he irreplaceable.
His friends curry favor with him because of his status as "Second Young Master Leng", and the same goes for "Third Young Master Leng" and "Fourth Young Master Leng"; his business partners bow and scrape to him only because he is the grandson of Leng Chengye, and if their partner is Leng Baiyao, they will also offer fawning attitude without hesitation.
In this kind of growing environment, when Xu Lemian appeared, regarded him as the center of the world, and gave him unreserved attention and dependence, Leng Yunting felt an unprecedented sense of "achievement" deep in his heart.
He did not realize that the center of Xu Lemian's world was not anyone else, but Xu Lemian himself.
If Leng Yunting couldn't give Xu Lemian what he wanted, Xu Lemian would never even look at him again.
As for what Xu Lemian wanted, it was nothing more than to be looked at differently by “successful people”. Only by getting this kind of “attention” could he feel that he was the unique and different “protagonist” in this world.
It is normal for the "protagonist" to be framed by jealousy.
Xu Lemian enjoys the feeling of being targeted, and enjoys the feeling of being protected even more.
He must be imagining the scene where he was bullied by the colleague who left, and someone suddenly jumped out to support him.
Unfortunately, this imagination will never become a reality if he leaves Leng Yunting and Sima Yichen, two mentally ill bosses.
Xu Lemian didn't really want to leave Leng Yunting.
He believed too much in himself and possessed the "strong" quality that a protagonist should have, and even deceived himself. He didn't realize that he was subconsciously expecting Leng Yunting to drop from the sky and save him from the dire straits.
During the "Crematorium" period, it was not that no one could replace Leng Yunting, but Sima Yichen did not meet Xu Lemian's expectations and did not meet the conditions for promotion.
He is not favored in the Sima family, and the power he holds is not as great as Leng Yunting. His obsession with Xu Lemian is not as strong as Leng Yunting's, and he is not crazy enough to show it to the outside world.
There was no drama between the two of them and their life was not passionate enough, which Xu Lemian didn't like.
By some strange coincidence, he was "loyal" to love, successfully moved himself, and brainwashed himself into a love saint who was deeply in love with Leng Yunting.
In short: too narcissistic and taking oneself too seriously.
Chi Ke lowered his eyes and glanced at his watch.
It’s almost time, I should be able to watch a play before leaving.
Leng Yunting, who had a gloomy face throughout the whole process, had just put down his chopsticks when the door creaked again.
"Junior brother!" Sima Yichen hurried over and said anxiously, "I heard from a friend that you had an argument with a colleague... I'm sorry, I insisted on treating you to a meal and delayed your coming to work."
Sima Yichen?
It's him again!
Leng Yunting's forehead veins bulged and he stood up suddenly.
Chi Ke immediately raised his foot and kicked hard under the table.
Leng Yunting immediately fell down on the chair: "You!"
Chi Ke placed his index finger on his lips, warning him to keep quiet.
Leng Yunting regained his senses, and his depressed emotions calmed down amid the severe pain in his calf.
He listened silently to the two people at the front desk talking to each other, and wanted to rush forward and scold them: Who allowed you to talk about these private matters during working hours? !
……yes.
This doesn't seem right?
...Isn't that right?
Leng Yunting didn't know why he had this idea of "right or wrong".
Chi Ke, who had personally pushed Sima Yichen onto the stage, saw that the effect was almost there, so he didn't stay any longer. He waited for the two men to go to the kitchen, and then left with Leng Yunting.
The Cantonese food here is not very delicious, and he was not full.
But now he just wanted to eat something sweet and sour, such as lemon tart, but unfortunately the restaurant didn't have it.
It was raining heavily outside and the restaurant had no direct access to the underground parking lot.
Chi Ke opened the jet-black umbrella, turned around, and handed another folding umbrella to Leng Yunting.
He didn't like sharing an umbrella with others. It was uncomfortable to stand shoulder to shoulder with them, so he brought two umbrellas with him when he went out.
"Chi Zhu," Leng Yunting took over and spoke unexpectedly, "Did you deliberately arrange for Xu Lemian and I to meet?"
Chi Ke did not react in any unusual way and asked calmly, "Why does President Leng think so?"
"I don't know." Leng Yunting was very honest. "I just feel that if you don't want me and Xu Lemian to meet because of work, then we will never meet in this life."
He had an unreasonable trust in Chi Ke's abilities.
When did this trust begin?
last year?
Through the rain, Chi Ke looked at him without dodging or avoiding, without feeling guilty at all: "Boss Leng, you think too much."
Leng Yunting lowered his head: "Really?"
Chi Ke raised his eyebrows imperceptibly.
Leng Yunting met his expectation of this man being "obedient" faster than planned.
After only being here for about a month, he discovered that Leng Yunting was someone who could be easily manipulated.
Leng Yunting, who had never been cared for by his elders since childhood, was extremely eager for "discipline".
He longs for someone who can tell him what to do and what not to do, what is right and what is wrong, and this person must be excellent, capable, and trustworthy.
The original owner had been his study partner since their student days and was completely trustworthy. If he could demonstrate his abilities more confidently and be as ruthless as Chi Ke in his dealings with others, Leng Yunting would definitely listen to him.
Before, Chi Ke didn't want to have too much interaction with Leng Yunting because he didn't want to get preferential treatment based on the original owner's "trust".
Until he learned about the original owner's past.
It takes two to tango. If it weren't for Leng Yunting's unconditional cooperation with Xu Lemian, the original owner wouldn't have lived such a miserable life.
Chi Ke dislikes Leng Yunting, but he does not hate Leng Yunting.
On the contrary, he could completely benefit from the obedient Leng Yunting, and there was no need to hate him.
Leng Yunting did nothing wrong to him.
Leng Yunting felt sorry for the original owner.
Chi Ke is not a little messenger of justice, he is just an ordinary person with limited abilities. He cannot give everyone absolutely fair punishment like Themis.
But at least, he would not forgive the person who pushed the original owner into the grave.
Xu Lemian is one.
Leng Yunting is one of them.
He couldn't just choose to "let it go" because Leng Yunting's attitude changed. That would be selfish and disrespectful to the original owner's life and personality.
Every time Leng Yunting asked him whether the "trust" was true, Chi Ke would not give a clear answer.
This time too.
He asked, "I'm sorry, did my mistake in the arrangement affect Mr. Leng's mood?"
Leng Yunting shook his head, opened his umbrella and walked into the drizzling rain: "Let's work."
Working beside Leng Yunting is a very tiring thing for Chi Ke.
It’s ten times more tiring than starting your own business.
Because at this time, he is not only Chi Ke, but also "Chi Ke".
"Chi Ke" is introverted and will not provoke resentment.
He didn't want to offend anyone by claiming to be "Leng Yunting's assistant" before leaving.
Therefore, he spent the entire afternoon trying to reduce his presence as much as possible, striving to avoid trouble and get through this business trip peacefully.
He suppressed his temper and served as Chi's assistant for the whole afternoon. After dinner, he sighed with a little fatigue.
I drank too much at the dinner and my stomach felt bloated and uncomfortable. I didn't feel like eating when I got home, so I just took a shower and went to bed.
I hope Ji Qian won’t ask him about his diet and daily routine tomorrow.
Zhenting and his group returned to the hotel. Chi Ke, suppressing the churning of liquor in his stomach, shook hands and said goodbye to his partners at the door.
Looking back, I found that everyone had left, leaving only Leng Yunting smoking.
Just as he was about to leave, Leng Yunting called him, "Chi Ke."
Chi Ke stopped.
Leng Yunting said: "I heard from Grandpa that you are going to resign after the New Year. Is this the last time we work together?"
Chi Ke replied: “Not necessarily.”
There is no certainty in the business world, and no one can resist money. Once he and the original owner have completely severed ties, if he can make a fortune by cooperating with Leng Yunting, he will not refuse.
Leng Yunting looked at him for a long time: "You are the first person who shows your dislike for me so obviously."
Leng Yunting knew that many people hated him.
But most of the time, he didn't bother to care, nor did he want to care.
So what if I hate it?
You still have to call him Master Leng.
He had been praised so highly by those people that he only now discovered from Chi Ke that he was so unpopular.
He was just as unwelcome as he was during those two years at the Leng family's old house.
Strangely, he did not hate Chi Ke for this.
Working together for more than half a year was enough for Leng Yunting to see Chi Ke's abilities.
Especially after Chi Ke left, Xingmian began to decline at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Leng Yunting did not feel inferior when facing Leng Baiyao, and he did not feel ashamed when facing Leng Chengye. But when he saw Chi Ke moving higher and higher, he felt the gap and powerlessness for the first time.
I can't hate you.
People may hate the outstanding people who are very close to them, but it is difficult for them to be jealous of a genius who is not at the same level as themselves.
He even felt that it was completely reasonable for Chi Ke to hate him.
Leng Yunting didn't know Chi Ke's background.
He guessed that Chi Ke had a pair of open-minded, loving and doting parents, otherwise how could they raise such a tenacious and temperful child?
Leng Yunting's tone was filled with unconscious envy: "Chi Zhu's family relationship is very happy, right?"
Chi Ke looked at him for a long time, then curled his lips sarcastically: "Second Young Master and Xu Lemian are really a perfect match."
Blaming all the faults on external factors and finding reasons that move even yourself, how can you not be considered a good match?
Leng Yunting's expression froze: "What do you mean?"
There was a hint of impatience in Chi Ke's eyes.
It is said that the stomach is an organ of emotions. I am in a bad mood now, and my stomach is churning like waves in the sea.
He didn't answer Leng Yunting, but saw the dim lights of the convenience store opposite the hotel out of the corner of his eye.
The rain hasn't stopped yet. Even if I have an umbrella, my trouser legs will get wet if I go out now.
But my stomach felt so uncomfortable and empty that I wanted to vomit. I urgently needed to eat something to relieve the pain.
He avoided Leng Yunting's obstruction, but as soon as he stepped out of the door, he received a message on his mobile phone that Grandpa Leng was calling them to hold an online meeting.
Chi Ke checked the time, then looked up at the convenience store across the street which was full of puddles.
I thought it was very close, but when I went out the door I found that there was no disconnected railing in the middle. If I wanted to get to the other side, I had to go around a long way.
So far.
Chi Ke pressed his contracted stomach and found that it was not so uncomfortable anymore.
Maybe it hurts too much.
The human body's ability to adapt is quite amazing.
He took a half step back, away from the cold water vapor outside the eaves, turned around, and ignored the buzzing of the car behind him.
Until the slightly hurried footsteps became clearer and clearer.
When Chi Ke realized that this rush of urgency was directed at him, it was too late to avoid it.
He was unexpectedly embraced by someone with one hand, which smelled of lemon and butter. The hot palm pressed tightly against his upper abdomen, soothing the tight pain.
Then, a gentle kiss landed on the back of the neck.
"Hubby, did you miss me?"
Chi Ke grabbed the wrist in a daze: "...Why are you here?"
"I'm sending a midnight snack to my husband." Ji Qian shook the small box in his other hand and smiled proudly, "I made this lemon tart after 19 failed attempts. You won't be able to eat it when you come back next week. I'm off work tomorrow morning, so I have time to come and show my care. How are you these two days? Are you busy at work?"
Chi Ke opened his thin lips, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say.
After hesitating for a while, he only called out two words: "Ji Qian."
Ji Qian responded clearly: "Yes, yes."
Chi Ke released the strength that he had been holding on to for a long time in his calves, and leaned most of his body weight on him, his voice so light that it sounded like a sigh: "I'm a little tired."
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