Chapter 162 These two are the most bizarre divorced couple I've ever seen.
The two were interrupted by Zhong Yan's sudden intrusion halfway through their conversation.
He entered and naturally sat down in the seat near Ji Tanyuan.
Ji Tanyuan was somewhat surprised that he would come, since he had been walking his dog when they parted that morning: "Didn't you say you weren't coming today?"
Zhong Yan snorted coldly, "I'm not coming? I wouldn't be able to see such a big show if I didn't come."
Ji Tanyuan kicked him under the table.
It wasn't serious, just a reminder to make him be careful.
Zhong Yan glanced at her casually, as if to say, "You consider him a friend, but he's trying to woo you."
However, he knew why Ji Tanyuan couldn't figure it out: Duan Huaixu was too much of an elder and obviously couldn't lower himself to the position of a teacher.
Ji Tanyuan might have fallen for this if she lacked the love of her elders, but as a young lady who is unconditionally loved by her mother and educated and guided by her father, she doesn't need to find a second "father" when choosing a partner.
A person who enjoys being a leader will not like being led by others. This has nothing to do with men or women; it's just a matter of human nature.
Otherwise, how could he have gotten a divorce?
Duan Huaixu laughed and said, "Mr. Zhong also enjoys watching his ex-wife's antics?"
Zhong Yan raised an eyebrow. "Of course, the most interesting thing is watching the ex-wife's antics. Otherwise, why watch the strangers?"
What business is it of his if he's a stranger?
The three sat down, and Ji Tanyuan sensed the tension between the two. She wondered why they were acting like this now, since they were supposed to be cooperating.
Could it be that the collaboration has fallen apart?
Ji Tanyuan took a sip of water and began to act as a mediator, "How about I turn on the TV and see what's going on?"
Duan Huaixu nodded.
Ji Tanyuan kicked Zhong Yan, "I don't know how to do this, you go open it."
Zhong Yan stood up, picked up the remote control, and turned on the multimedia screen. The scene downstairs began to play.
Chi Mu returned, seemingly surprised by Zhong Yan's arrival. Zhong Yan glanced at him casually, and Chi Mu instantly understood his meaning: he was blaming him for making room for Ji Tanyuan and Duan Huaixu.
But what does it have to do with him? He's just going out to meet someone.
He then looked away and said, “You’re here at the perfect time. Fengyi Group is interested in using artificial intelligence extensively in hotel equipment. Perhaps we could take this opportunity to discuss cooperation?”
The president of Fengyi came in person because he had heard that Zhong Yan from Zhongheng Group was also there. Both of them were familiar with Chi Mu, and it was through this connection that they were able to find Chairman Zhong himself.
Four people, three sitting and one standing, all dressed smartly and elegantly. Ji Tanyuan glanced at Zhong Yan and said, "Looking for you."
"For company project collaborations, tell her to contact Chen Que; don't bother me."
Chi Mu clicked his tongue, "You've been using Chen Que like a donkey with your salary. He's been surrounded by people downstairs and doesn't even have time to chase after his ex-wife. He even complained about you."
Chi Mu and Zhong Yan were clearly very familiar with each other, and they spoke to each other without any formality.
According to Chi Mu, he got to know Cheng Gengxu thanks to Zhong Yan.
Given the relationship, it wouldn't be a problem for Zhong Yan to give him face and meet him.
"Come in, let's meet. Maybe Convergence Capital wants to cooperate, and the Ji family might also have needs," Ji Tanyuan said since she had time.
Chi Mu joked, "Is President Ji really that busy?"
Ji Tanyuan: "Please, who would complain about having too much money?"
Duan Huaixu stood up and said goodbye: "I'll be leaving now, you guys chat."
Ji Tanyuan pursed her lips, stopped smiling, and didn't say anything more. She looked at Duan Huaixu who was leaving, and she knew that Duan Huaixu was angry.
He taught her many skills. From the beginning of her employment, Duan Huaixu taught her more than others. The two maintained a good relationship, although they had disagreements, but they were all work-related.
We're actually good friends in private.
However, the two are now having a conflict, and it's because of Zhong Yan.
Ji Tanyuan fell silent, seemingly not understanding how such a contradiction had arisen.
Duan Huaixu was advising her for the sake of the group's interests, fearing that she might make a foolish decision due to getting too emotionally involved, and asked her to stay vigilant at all times and weigh the pros and cons.
This was well-intentioned, so well-intentioned that she had to shut herself off from men in order to become a qualified manager.
Therefore, in Ji Tanyuan's view, this good intention conceals a slight sexism and a subtle stereotype.
In the workplace, most people assume that men are rational and women are emotional, which exacerbates the stereotype that women are emotional.
Labeling her as unreasonable and thus negating all her views is actually one of the hidden forms of discrimination that Ji Tanyuan finds objectionable.
She is also influenced by this subconscious, which puts invisible pressure on her, requiring her to constantly emphasize being clear-headed.
But she is heterosexual. Just as a man likes a woman, she likes a man. Being overly cautious will only make her feel exhausted.
If being a boss requires being a nun in spirit, then what's the point of her striving? Is she just going to stay in an empty room and play by herself?
Or perhaps going to a club and ordering a group of people to provide services would make it easier to die a violent death.
Duan Huaixu is a dictator, just like her father.
She remained seated without moving, then a smile appeared at the corner of her eye as she said, seemingly unconcerned, "Then let's have dinner another day. Mom and Dad said they wanted to have dinner with you."
Duan Huaixu waved to indicate that he understood, and then left.
Zhong Yan crossed her legs. "Aren't you going down to take a look?"
Ji Tanyuan: "No, I want to see your collaboration with Jiang Jiawen. This is my private room. You're kicking me out. There's no reason for that."
Zhong Yan: "What if you don't leave and try to take what's mine?"
Ji Tanyuan scoffed, "How interesting, ex-husband. Cooperation is a matter of mutual consent between buyer and seller; there's no question of competition."
"If you don't want me to listen, then leave. Do you think I'm going to give you the space in the lounge the organizers prepared for me?"
Zhong Yan automatically ignored Ji Tanyuan's attempt to shoo her away, looked up at Chi Mu, and then resumed the previous topic: "As a newly appointed president, she urgently needs a good report card for the board of directors and her father. In this case, the costs must be kept very low in order to obtain higher operating profits. I don't do business at a loss, so it's difficult to talk about it."
Ji Tanyuan: "I heard that Miss Jiang is Yini's senior, studying law. She has won international awards in debate competitions, so she must be quite good at bargaining."
Chi Mu: "These two are the most bizarre divorced couple I've ever seen."
It's clear that at home, they're both quick-witted and can talk back and forth like they're performing a comedy routine.
No wonder Chen Hanwen said before that Ji Tanyuan's mouth was getting faster and faster. She used to speak slowly, elegantly and politely when she was abroad for more than ten years, but after returning to China, he guessed that the environment of Shanghai really had a peculiar effect, making Ji Tanyuan sharp-tongued.
It seems that someone had a remarkable effect; the two of them talked back and forth like they were playing a game, making it hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
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