"Wow! I'm so excited! I really want to see it live!"
The office erupted in excitement. Secretary Zhang, who had been reporting on her work inside, couldn't contain herself any longer and came out to tell everyone to quiet down.
They were all secretaries, but with Secretary Zhao standing there, everyone had to be on their toes. Secretary Zhang, however, had a soft, gentle demeanor, making it impossible for her to be fierce. Everyone felt only affection for Secretary Zhang, like an elder, and not a shred of fear.
"Xiao Zhang, tell me quickly, what's going on inside? Cheng Ziyao left in a very angry mood!" The minister, neglecting his duties, was leading the way in gossiping.
But Secretary Zhang didn't know much about the situation when he went in. He only saw Wen Cheng say something to Cheng Ziyao at the end. In order to avoid being bothered by everyone, he could only relay what he saw.
Damn it, damn it, damn it!
Is the little prince really this manly? He's completely different from his appearance!
The older brother leads the way in protecting his younger brother and driving away the evil young man!
I love it!
This incident was relayed in several versions that afternoon, and it instantly caused a stir in the company's small group chat. Unfortunately, Secretary Zhao's alternate account was also included in the group.
The loyal secretary Zhang quickly relayed this matter to Wen Qi.
Wen Qi only focused on one thing.
Did he suffer a loss?
Secretary Zhang quickly browsed through the group messages, found a few reliable sources, and focused on Xie Nianyu's version.
"No, and that minor celebrity seemed to have been quite badly criticized by Young Master Wen,"
Wen Qi smiled, clearly satisfied with the outcome. His little rascal knew how to protect himself outside, which was a great thing. People he cared about should grow a pair of fangs. They could be as soft as rabbits to him, but even if they acted arrogantly or pretentiously outside, they should make sure he didn't suffer any losses. As for what happened later, he would take care of it for him.
"Give me Cheng Ziyao's information. The Wen family is not someone he can insult at will."
Secretary Zhao pushed up his glasses, a glint in his eyes. Was it the Wen family who suffered a loss, or the boss's people who couldn't?
As the number one shipper on the front lines, he experienced loneliness for the first time!
When it was time to leave work, Wen Cheng, as the young prince who had just revealed his identity for the first time, naturally had to make restaurant reservations in advance. Well, that wasn't the main reason. The main reason was that he was taking Brother Qi with him today, and of course, he would be riding in Brother Qi's car. In order not to make his colleagues feel the pressure from their superiors, Wen Cheng chose to go ahead with the plan.
It's less of a shock to find out that Mr. Wen will be having dinner with them when you get there and sit down at the table, rather than knowing on the way.
Wen Cheng was so reassured that even she herself couldn't believe it.
"Seafood?" Wen Qi looked at the navigation.
Wen Cheng nodded, "Didn't a new one recently open in the city center? It's said to be really delicious online, with an average price of three thousand per person!"
Wen Cheng bit Sanqian particularly hard.
Wen Qi smiled, showing no sympathy whatsoever. Instead, he bluntly exposed his brother's shortcomings: "You get a million in allowance every month, why are you worried about such a small amount of money?"
Wen Cheng was displeased. "Look at how wasteful you are! You can't spend money like this!"
"Do you want me to give you my salary card? You can teach me how to spend it." As they turned the corner, Wen Qi's words nearly knocked Wen Cheng unconscious.
Should I hand over my salary card to him?
This isn't just a matter of a few thousand or tens of thousands!
"Brother Qi, how much do you earn a month?" Wen Cheng asked, her voice trembling.
Wen Qi thought for a moment; he really didn't remember this number. "Eight digits? Yu Xi?"
Wen Cheng felt like he was about to faint at any moment. Eight, eight, eight figures? That was more money than he could earn in his entire life!
The key now is that Brother Qi has to hand over this money to him. Wen Cheng is incredibly moved. He finally understands why girls feel this way when their boyfriends want to give them their salary cards. For most people in this world, money really can measure a lot of things.
Wen Cheng knew that Brother Qi's money was definitely more than just the numbers on his salary card, but now he wanted to hand over a portion of those numbers to her.
And it was a bit of a joke.
"What? Are you stupid? It's in the second drawer by my bedside, it's yours from now on."
“I don’t want to,” Wen Cheng refused without hesitation.
At that moment, it would be a lie for Wen Qi not to feel disappointed. He hadn't made this decision lightly; he had once fantasized about meeting someone he really liked, and then, like his parents, entrusting his salary card to one of them and planning their future together.
Most importantly, keeping the salary card represents one person's possessiveness towards another, and the other person's willingness to be possessed in this way; he wants Wen Cheng to possess him so domineeringly.
"Reason?" Wen Qi's fingers curled slightly.
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 98 Food Protection
Wen Cheng knew that her words would hurt Qi Ge's pride. After all, handing over a salary card was something that never happened even in books. Of course, he no longer viewed the people and events around him as if they were books; they had become flesh and blood, with their own thoughts, no longer simply good and evil, but encompassing many other aspects.
That's why Wen Cheng felt he should be responsible for everyone, especially Wen Qi. At least for now, he believed that he would most likely spend the rest of his life with this person.
"Brother Qi, I don't like to prove my loyalty to someone in this way," Wen Cheng said, feeling that she was being too arrogant. This was the second-in-command of the Wen Group handing over his salary card to her!
"Brother Qi, I didn't mean I didn't care!" Wen Cheng's earnest and anxious attempt to prove her innocence made Wen Qi stop trying to start the car. He listened attentively to the child's thoughts from a secluded parking spot.
He was a little disappointed, but he was willing to listen to Chengcheng's independent thoughts; these moments held a kind of uncontrollable beauty for him.
The butterfly you raised unfolds its own wings; this moment is both cruel and beautiful.
"First, Brother Qi, I don't think the results I've achieved through my own efforts should be entrusted to another person. Everyone is an independent individual with their own thoughts. For example, I don't want to give you my allowance. Would you feel disappointed, or think I don't love you?" Wen Cheng asked.
Wen Qi tapped the expensive steering wheel lightly with his right index finger, offering no further comment, only saying, "Continue."
Continuing means that he is not completely angry yet. It was the first time Wen Cheng had reasoned with Wen Qi, and she felt her whole body was full of power!
"The answer is, of course, that I still love you. I love you so much that no amount of money, not even tens of millions, hundreds of millions, or even trillions could buy my love. You are the person I will spend my life with from now on. At this point in our lives, we are still independent individuals. I don't want you to sacrifice anything to accommodate my personality. Of course, the premise is that, Brother Qi, you have always been tolerant of my laid-back attitude, trying to find ways to make my life more comfortable as soon as possible, helping me navigate relationships with my parents, and quietly making many efforts so that I can freely be a young master of the Wen family. So, I appreciate your efforts, but not in the way of giving me some precious item as a reward," Wen Cheng frowned, trying to find a suitable word to describe this matter.
"As an offering in the realm of emotions,"
Wen Qi's eyes widened slightly. He had never imagined that Chengcheng could think of such profound things.
He loves himself, but he doesn't need any proof of his existence or any conditions. What he wants is always the purest thing.
"Well, this explanation is acceptable, but Chengcheng, I don't think this matter offended me much. As an independent individual, I will agree to your request if you bring it up again in the future. Even if you say you respect my personal thoughts, I will respect you this time as well."
As Wen Qi spoke, he habitually rubbed Wen Cheng's head with his large hand. Wen Cheng looked up and stared at him with bright, sparkling eyes. Wen Qi suddenly felt a sense of loneliness.
It seems like Chengcheng has suddenly grown up at this time.
Feeling comfortable from Wen Qi's massage, Wen Cheng let out a meow like a cat, "Of course, there's another important reason. I'm reluctant to spend money once it's in my own hands. It's better if you, Brother Qi, pay for it. I can spend other people's money without worry!" Wen Cheng clapped her hands excitedly.
The movement above his head suddenly stopped.
I knew this little bastard wouldn't stay still for more than a few minutes!
Half an hour later, Wen Cheng arrived at the seafood restaurant, but Brother Qi didn't get out of the car with her.
"Brother Qi, did you forget something? Why aren't you getting out of the car?" Wen Cheng bent down and looked out the window, but there was nothing unusual inside the car.
Wen Qi took his notebook out of the cabinet and deftly placed it on his lap.
"Go ahead, I'll wait for you," Wen Qi said calmly.
Is this... this... is this still the same Brother Qi who so strongly wanted to join his team at noon?
"Brother Qi, you!" Wen Cheng roughly understood the reason for Wen Qi's actions, but she suddenly felt a little unhappy. "Are you really going to sit here and wait for me to go in? What are you going to do for dinner? There aren't any fancy restaurants here that you like, and the seafood here is the only decent option."
Wen Cheng's emotions were written all over her face, whether she was happy or unhappy, especially in front of Wen Qi, she became increasingly unable to hide them, and her hints were very obvious.
Wen Qi's lips curled slightly upwards, oblivious to the bustling crowd around him.
"Chengcheng, come here," Wen Qi called out.
Wen Cheng obediently leaned closer, and then her chin was gently grasped, and cool lips descended. Wen Cheng was so frightened that her eyes widened, but when she saw Qi Ge's eyes were lightly closed, as if the corners of his eyes were filled with countless emotions, she quickly regained her composure and flew away.
"Chengcheng!" A familiar voice called from behind.
"Ugh, cough cough cough cough!" Wen Cheng pushed Wen Qi away and coughed wildly, choking on her own saliva!
The warm atmosphere vanished instantly. Wen Cheng jerked her head up, looking frantically into the distance.
The people who arrived were Yao Xingwei, He Haobo, and Gu Yuning. The three trendy young men and women attracted a lot of attention on the street. Gu Yuning had changed her usual ladylike office attire, wearing a bold green suit paired with uniquely designed long boots, and her long brown hair swayed rhythmically in the wind.
This year's super trendy brown-toned makeup perfectly accentuated her features.
Needless to say, Yao Xingwei and He Haobo are two brothers who know how to have fun, so it's impossible for them to be anything but fashionable.
On the contrary, their hoodies and trousers were clearly out of place.
It should just be an ordinary meal, right?
"Chengcheng, why did you stick your car into that guy's car? Are you trying to sell him matches?" Yao Xingwei laughed, leaving himself no way out. He had wanted to yell at Wen Cheng for doing this from afar.
That's my brother.
......
Yao Xingwei quickly lifted his half-loose coat and walked forward obsequiously, "Hello, Brother Qi! Hello, Brother Qi! You're here for dinner today too?"
He Haobo and Gu Yuning also quickly came over to greet them, but their actions and tone were not as exaggerated as Yao Xingwei's. After all, they were not as foolish as Yao Xingwei, who was so unrestrained. Sooner or later, when things got cold, their Yao family would be finished in his hands.
Wen Qi nodded in response, which was considered a greeting. Although he had known these children for decades longer than Wen Cheng, in terms of closeness, he probably couldn't even compare to Wen Cheng in a fraction of their lives. However, Wen Qi certainly didn't live off such relationships.
"Come see him off. Keep an eye on Wen Cheng during dinner, don't let him drink alcohol." In front of outsiders, Wen Qi always plays the role of a good older brother.
Wen Cheng's cough had just subsided, and she looked at Wen Qi with tears in her eyes.
Yao Xingwei reached out and tried to salvage the face he had just lost.
"Don't worry, Brother Qi, I'll definitely keep a close eye on Chengcheng!" Yao Xingwei jokingly ruffled Wen Cheng's hair.
Wen Qi glanced at Yao Xingwei's hand casually, his expression unchanged, but his aura clearly showed signs of turning dark.
Gu Yuning: How dare you?
As the only one of the three who knew the truth, Gu Yuning looked away. Based on her guess, this brother wouldn't live past tonight.
"But Chengcheng, why did you stick your head into Brother Qi's car just now? That was so dangerous!"
Wen Cheng: ......
I bet you'd be terrified if I told you about kissing.
Gu Yuning: You idiot!