Shen Hongmei said angrily: "Mrs. Yan has spread the word that several companies, including Longchang, dare not cooperate with Dafa anymore, otherwise they will offend the Yan family and the Zhong family. Isn't it because of you that Mrs. Yan did this?"

"I am not aware of this matter, and I have never instructed anyone to target Brother Zhao's company."

Shen Hongmei nodded, "Even if you don't know, do you dare to say that Mrs. Yan did this to vent your anger?"

Shen Mingzhu didn't comment, "Maybe."

Shen Hongmei stared at her for a long time, then suddenly softened her tone, "Mingzhu, I have failed you. You can hate me and take revenge on me as much as you want, but can you please let Brother Zhao go?"

"I repeat, this matter has nothing to do with me."

"But Mrs. Yan did all these things for you. With just one word from her, Brother Zhao's company will soon be unable to survive. Can you go and talk to Mrs. Yan and ask her to let Brother Zhao go?"

Seeing that Shen Mingzhu was unmoved, she gritted her teeth, stood up, walked to Shen Mingzhu, slowly bent down and knelt down.

"Mingzhu, please let Brother Zhao go, please?"

"You get up first."

"No, if you don't agree, I will kneel down and not get up."

Shen Mingzhu sneered, "Then kneel down."

Seeing her indifferent look, Shen Hongmei couldn't hold back her tears any longer, "What do I want you to do in order to forgive me?"

Shen Mingzhu looked at her and said, "I do feel sorry and sad about your leaving the food factory, but I don't blame you, nor do I hate you, let alone take revenge on you."

Shen Hongmei wiped her tears and said, "I don't want to come to you either, but what can I do? Am I going to watch Brother Zhao's career, which he has worked hard for for so many years, being destroyed in an instant?"

Seeing the other person crying, Shen Mingzhu couldn't help feeling upset.

She had personally trained the person, and she thought he would want to fly solo and make a difference after he had grown strong enough, but this is the result?

"Brother Zhao came to me two days ago. Did you know about this?"

Seeing Shen Hongmei sobbing without saying a word, Shen Mingzhu sneered, "You are more patient than Zhou Hui."

Shen Hongmei asked tearfully, "What did Brother Zhao say to you?"

"He apologized to me on your behalf, saying that you were young and impetuous and didn't do things thoroughly enough, and he hoped that I wouldn't take it personally."

"What else?"

"That's all. However, Brother Zhao should have understood that his predicament was related to Qingqing, but he never spoke up to speak for himself. Hongmei, why do you think Brother Zhao didn't tell me this? Does he not care about the life or death of the company?"

"From what I know about Brother Zhao, he knows he's in the wrong and won't force you to do anything. Instead of embarrassing yourself here, why don't you go home and reflect on how you can stop making mistakes and stop letting Brother Zhao clean up your mess."

After saying that, Shen Mingzhu no longer cared about Shen Hongmei who was kneeling on the ground, and got up and went to the conference room for a meeting.

…

After the meeting, Pei Wenping went with Shen Mingzhu on purpose.

"Why did she come to you again?"

Pei Wenping did not mention any names, but Shen Mingzhu knew she was asking about Shen Hongmei.

She briefly explained the situation of Zhao Dafa's company.

Pei Wenping scolded Shen Hongmei after hearing this, "She is so wishful thinking that she even expects you to help her plead for her."

Yes, when Shen Hongmei chose to betray this friendship for the sake of profit, she should have thought that this day would come.

Although she had no intention of pleading for Shen Hongmei, Shen Mingzhu still went to see Zhong Qing and asked about Longchang's matter.

"I gave her husband a meal out of your kindness. When she chose to abandon you, it was equivalent to giving up this favor. She chose her own path, and she should bear the consequences herself."

Shen Mingzhu sighed, "Qingqing, if she hadn't come to see me today, I wouldn't have known you did so much behind my back."

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to feel burdened. Your biggest shortcoming is that you are too reserved. You are always afraid of owing favors to this person or that person."

"You are so kind to me, so kind that I can never repay you."

Or perhaps, her values ​​and upbringing make it impossible for her to accept the efforts of others with peace of mind.

Zhong Qing looked at her calmly, "Now that you know that I was the evil one behind all this, what are you going to do? Are you going to plead for her?"

Zhong Qing snorted, "It's not the best. If you dare to ask for mercy, I will only get angrier."

Shen Mingzhu smiled and said, "What if I really make you angry one day? Will you punish me?"

“You can try.”

Shen Mingzhu shook her head like a rattle, "No, I dare not offend Mrs. Yan."

Zhong Qing looked at her and said, "If one day, I no longer have these glamorous identities and can no longer provide you with support and convenience, will you still consider me a good friend?"

"No, if you were a woman from an ordinary background, I would take you in and make you work like a cow or a horse for me, and earn money for me."

Zhong Qing spat lightly: "You wish."

"You should always have dreams, what if they come true~"

As they were talking, they heard the laughter of children outside, and they both subconsciously looked towards the door.

Soon, two cute little boys ran into the living room one after another, and rushed towards Zhong Qing happily with their short legs.

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"Mother!"

"Mother!"

Zhong Qing opened her arms and hugged the twins, one on the left and one on the right.

"An'an, Kang'an, call me Aunt Mingzhu."

At Zhong Qing's reminder, the twins greeted Shen Mingzhu obediently.

As a mother, it is hard not to like human cubs that are as cute as dolls.

She opened her arms and said to one of them, "Can I hug you?"

"Go ahead and let Aunt Mingzhu hug you."

At Zhong Qing's urging, the boss Yan Ruili reluctantly walked in front of Shen Mingzhu.

Seeing the child's resistance and shyness, Shen Mingzhu held him gently for only one second and then let go immediately.

Although she often came to the Zhong family, she did not see the children very often.

After they were weaned, the two children were taken to the Yan family and raised by Yan's mother.

Zhong Qing would stay at Yan's house for two or three days a week to accompany the children and Yan's mother. The rest of the time she would return to the Zhong's house to take care of Zhong Yin and Zhong Min.

"Are you An An?"

Hearing Shen Mingzhu's question, Yan Ruili nodded politely, but his lips were pursed. At such a young age, he showed a bit of the reserve and coldness of a nobleman.

"You're so good. Come to your aunt's house when you have time. I'll bake you a delicious cheesecake."

Yan Ruili's eyes suddenly lit up, and after hesitating for a moment, he nodded slightly.

The second child, who was originally lying in Zhong Qing's arms, was also tempted by the word "cheesecake". He ran to Shen Mingzhu and asked in a baby voice: "Can you bake a strawberry-flavored cake?"

Compared to the eldest, the second child is obviously more lively and outgoing.

"Yes, you and your brother will come together, and I will bake you a strawberry cake, okay?"

"good!"

Seeing Shen Mingzhu coax the two children over with just a few words, Zhong Qing couldn't help but smile and say, "Two greedy cats."

…

Zhao family.

Shen Hongmei stopped Zhao Yun who was about to leave in anger, handed him two hundred yuan, and said soothingly: "Don't be angry with your father. The company has encountered many difficulties recently and lost many clients and projects. Your father is upset and hasn't had a good sleep for many days."

"Aunt Hongmei, what's going on?"

Since the summer vacation, Zhao Yun has been running around every day. He has to show his courtesy to Ren Jingshu, practice basketball, and take time to care about Pei Ziheng and Gong Rong's challenge. He has been kept in the dark about his family's affairs. (End of this chapter)