Zhou Yunchen’s gaze was profound. He smiled faintly, watching Gu Anxi leave. Then, he retracted his gaze, turned to Shen Congwen beside him, and chuckled, "Why aren’t you happy?"
Shen Congwen was sowhat distracted, picking at so food. "President Zhou was thinking of ; how could I be unhappy?"
Zhou Yunchen chuckled softly. "Is that so? But why do I get the feeling you’re not happy?"
He admired the faint blush on Shen Congwen’s fair, delicate skin. She was so fair-skinned; even in her current attire, she was genuinely very attractive. And it made one want to tease her.
Zhou Yunchen was a man—a mature man, a man with ideas.
With this new idea, his smile beca even more captivating. He poured himself another glass of wine. "Have a drink, if you’re not upset."
Shen Congwen’s lips tightened. "I don’t understand what you an."
Zhou Yunchen laughed gently. "What could I possibly an, Congwen? You underestimate . You asked not to pester you. See? I’ve kept my word, haven’t I?"
He leaned a bit closer, his voice slightly lower. "You ask to do this and that... isn’t that a bit much? Those are the kinds of demands only a future wife could make to discipline ."
He was being deliberately ambiguous. "If you act like this, *she* will be unhappy." His gaze vaguely fell on Xiao Dong, as if *she* were already upset.
Shen Congwen didn’t particularly want to engage with him. She held her wine glass and took two sips. By the ti she finished, her face was slightly flushed. Only then did she rember that Zhou Yunchen had already drunk from this glass.
Feeling sowhat embarrassed, she pursed her lips, pretending nothing had happened.
How could soone as astute as Zhou Yunchen fail to notice?
He chuckled lightly. "This wine tastes good."
Shen Congwen brushed a strand of hair from her forehead. "Don’t you think you should go accompany your girlfriend?"
Zhou Yunchen leaned back in his chair, his voice even more lazily charming. "My girlfriend isn’t going anywhere. On the other hand, Congwen, we haven’t seen each other in days. We even live in the sa building, one floor apart. How is it that we never manage to bump into each other?"
Shen Congwen knew he had ulterior motives, so she avoided answering if she could. The atmosphere suddenly turned a little cold.
Zhou Yunchen had originally been half-joking, trying to lighten the mood. But now he understood that the person before him was determined to keep her distance.
Heh, even when he flirted with her or brought another woman before her, she still acted indifferent.
Zhou Yunchen admitted he felt sowhat hurt. Apparently, being straightforward hadn’t been a good start for him. At least now, she could openly keep her distance. But how could he ever want her to keep her distance from him?
He felt a pang of discomfort in his chest, yet there was nothing he could do. The atmosphere between them grew tense.
Shen Congwen murmured, "I’ll head back in a little while."
After saying it, even she felt it was rather pointless.
Zhou Yunchen lit a cigarette, taking slow drags, occasionally exchanging a few words with people who approached him.
Although he appeared as usual, Shen Congwen knew him well enough. Judging from his current tone and mood, he was likely not very pleased.
Neither of them was happy. It was clear the situation had beco truly aningless.
Shen Congwen also fell silent, quietly drinking half a glass of wine. Just as she was preparing to leave, Gu Anxi called out to them, "Congwen, Yun Chen, co over! The barbecue is almost ready."
Shen Congwen looked over. Among the group of beautiful young won, Gu Anxi was naturally the most distinctive—exceptionally beautiful, with a unique aura.
She stood up and said in a low voice, "Zhou Yunchen, please tell Anxi I’m leaving first."
"How odd!" Zhou Yunchen uttered.
Shen Congwen tilted her head, not understanding his aning.
Zhou Yunchen’s voice was soft. "You’re her guest. If you’re leaving, why don’t you tell her yourself? Why ask to do it? What am I to her? Or, for that matter, what am I to you?"
This line of questioning indeed stumped Shen Congwen, leaving her sowhat embarrassed. In the end, she decided to tell Gu Anxi herself.
Her slender figure walked over. But before she could say anything, Gu Anxi pulled her down to sit beside her, very affectionately, and stuffed a golden-brown roasted chicken wing into Shen Congwen’s mouth.
The expression on Shen Congwen’s face was one of astonishnt, mixed with a hint of helplessness.
It was surprisingly adorable.
Zhou Yunchen admitted he was pleased. He had to admit, he was genuinely impressed by Gu Anxi; that little rascal’s ability to read people was truly remarkable.
His mood soared instantly, from the depths to the heavens. This must be what falling in love felt like. Was Congwen feeling the sa way?
Zhou Yunchen gently sipped his wine, a captivating smile on his face.
Then, he brought two glasses of wine over, sat down beside Shen Congwen, and handed her one. "Yours."
Shen Congwen turned her head. "I’m not drinking anymore."
Zhou Yunchen smiled, his charm intoxicating. "Look at you, acting like a little girl again. How can a grown man not drink!"
Sitting nearby, Gu Anxi watched with a curious expression. How had ’Sister Congwen’ turned back into a ’grown man’ so quickly?
She glanced around. The young secretaries, the young n—everyone was watching President Zhou’s spectacle.
It seed everyone understood perfectly.
Gu Anxi lowered her gaze and smiled faintly.
Zhou Yunchen probably wouldn’t let Shen Congwen off the hook tonight! Ah, the nature of n!
Being stared at by so many people, Shen Congwen found it a bit overwhelming. Drowsy and flustered, she ended up drinking too much, too quickly. Even Zhou Yunchen frowned at the sight and took the wine away from her.
This series of actions, one after another, all pointed to their unusual relationship. The atmosphere was incredibly strange.
Moreover, everyone now understood: this Vice President Shen was likely a young woman.
Poor thing, constantly being teased by President Zhou.
Zhou Yunchen successfully got her drunk. Then, rather despicably, he kept chatting with his ’girlfriend,’ Xiao Dong. Xiao Dong even barbecued at for him, and President Zhou seed to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
Gu Anxi and the rest of the group were simply watching the drama unfold!
The young secretaries felt a pang of regret. If they had known the main event starred these two, and that they were just here to watch the show, they wouldn’t have worn these dresses. The night was chilly, and no one pitied them. Yet Vice President Shen, dressed in trousers and a long-sleeved shirt, now had a man’s black jacket draped over her shoulders. It was President Zhou’s jacket. And then, everyone understood even more. Their gazes, more or less, carried *that* kind of aning!
Shen Congwen had drunk a bit too much and felt dizzy. She leaned against the back of her chair, her head tilted slightly back—
That slender, pale expanse of her neck was truly exquisite, possessing an indescribable, strangely alluring quality.
The beautiful young secretaries stared, and then they understood. This must be why President Zhou liked her. She was, indeed, quite tempting.
Zhou Yunchen looked at her, his voice slightly low. "Congwen?"
Shen Congwen’s voice was a little hoarse. "Hmm?"
Zhou Yunchen knew she had drunk too much. If this continued, she would lose her composure. So, he said softly, "I’ll take her ho."
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