Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 502 Three Eight Trigrams

Yan Zuozuo found them strange, and there seemed to be some ambiguous feelings between Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan.

Upon arriving at the office, Yan Zuozuo asked Tong Shili to come in with her. After they were seated, she asked, "Shili, we've worked together for a long time. Regardless of whether we've had any conflicts recently, I'll still speak frankly."

"You said."

“Alright, let’s talk business first. I’ve reviewed the contract; the results this time were good, and it’s a great opportunity for our Fan Hua Design. Since you’ve handled things, we’ll leave the liaison with the Bourbon Group to you from now on.”

Tong Shili frowned: "I'm only temporarily taking over. As for what happens over there..."

"It's settled then, you don't need to refuse. I've been very busy lately, and Yutong was in a car accident. Although it's not serious, she still needs to go to the hospital to take care of Lucy, so this is something only you can handle."

Tong Shili pursed her lips, feeling a strange unease at the thought of Bai Ningxuan. But given the importance of official business, she couldn't refuse, and finally said, "I understand."

Yan Zuozuo got up and walked to the coffee machine, intending to make two cups of coffee, when she heard Tong Shili ask, "Did the director buy the same coffee beans as Mr. Bai?" The packaging was the same.

"This was a gift from Mr. Bai last time," Yan Zuozuo said with a smile. "Speaking of which, you should have tried Mr. Bai's coffee before. How did it taste?"

"It's great." Tong Shili can still recall the silky sweetness of the coffee; it was very appealing.

Yan Zuozuo turned on the switch and leaned against the bar counter. "Want to talk to me about something personal?"

Tong Shili was taken aback, a complex expression flashing across her face.

"You know that Yi Fanxi and Zhu Xi are together. What are your plans?" Tong Shili had seen Yi Fanxi's feelings before and worried that their relationship would cause trouble in the future. But now it seems she doesn't need to worry about that anymore. However, it seems that Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan's positions haven't improved much.

"I don't understand what the director means. Who he's with is none of my business. I'm still me," Tong Shili said calmly, her eyes lowered.

"That's for the best." Knowing that she was being disingenuous, Yan Zuozuo still raised an eyebrow and said, "Last time Mr. Bai brought you here, he came in specifically to ask some questions about you."

"What?" Tong Shili's eyes widened, as if she was very nervous.

"It's just some everyday hobbies and stuff. To be honest, I really feel bad for you. After knowing you for so many years, I know so little about you, and I even embarrassed myself in front of Mr. Bai."

In other words, Yan Zuozuo barely told Bai Ningxuan anything? Tong Shili breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shili, what are your thoughts on Mr. Bai?"

Upon hearing Yan Zuozuo's question, Tong Shili's originally indifferent eyes turned gray, and her voice seemed even colder, "He's just a client."

Yan Zuozuo brewed the coffee and handed her a cup, saying, "It's not as good as Mr. Bai's. Try it."

Tong Shili took a sip, and something seemed to flash in her eyes. It wasn't that it wasn't as good as Bai Ningxuan's coffee, but rather that the two tasted almost identical. Could it be that Bai Ningxuan had also taught Yan Zuozuo how to brew coffee?

Thinking of this, she felt a dull ache in her heart.

Noticing the change in Tong Shili's expression, Yan Zuozuo said, "This is what I taught him by bribing his secretary. Mr. Bai doesn't know. How does it taste?"

Tong Shili breathed a sigh of relief, and the discomfort in her chest lessened. She nodded, "It's fine, almost the same."

"To receive your praise, it seems I haven't wasted my time learning." Yan Zuozuo chuckled. "Speaking of which, Mr. Bai is also a good man. However, since Shili doesn't seem interested in him, I will pass on the message tactfully. You don't need to feel pressured; just handle business as it is."

Tong Shili was taken aback, looking at Yan Zuozuo with a strange expression.

After a pause, Yan Zuozuo said, "I do have a few nice young ladies around me who I can introduce to Mr. Bai. However, Mr. Bai has high standards, so I don't know if he'll like them, which is quite worrying."

Tong Shili remained silent. If Bai Ningxuan met a better, more innocent girl, perhaps he wouldn't be interested in her anymore. That would be for the best; wasn't this the outcome she wanted? But why did she feel so terribly upset?

"Alright, I'm all done here, you can go ahead and get back to work," Yan Zuozuo said.

Tong Shili got up to leave, and just as she was about to walk out, she heard Yan Zuozuo's voice behind her, "Shili, women are destined to get married and have children. When the opportunity comes, you must seize it, because if you miss it, you will never have a second chance."

Tong Shili tightened her grip on the doorknob: "Thank you for your kindness, Director. I'll go out now."

Yan Zuozuo sighed, picked up her coffee and took a sip. When would Tong Shili finally face her own feelings?

Just as she was about to handle some business, her phone rang.

husband!

Her eyes were full of laughter: "We've only been apart for a short while, why are you already missing me?"

"I miss my wife even for a second when she's away from me." Responding to his wife's playful expression, Chi Moqing teased, "So, does my wife miss me?"

Yan Zuozuo blinked. Lately, her husband had become more and more adept at sweet talk. "Yes, my husband is so majestic and domineering, so handsome and irresistible. He is simply the dream man of countless women. I'm not the only one who thinks of him."

"Hahaha!" Chi Moqing laughed heartily. Although he knew his little wife was flattering him, he still enjoyed it. "Busy?"

"I haven't started working yet, is there something you need?"

"If you're not busy, your husband will tell you a couple of gossip stories."

Huh? When did the General start gossiping? Yan Zuozuo was very excited, "Tell me quickly."

“Jian Ning confronted his wife, and she went to the military base. They’re making a huge scene right now.” Chi Moqing sighed. “She’s so heavily pregnant. Luckily, the military doctor is here.”

Yan Zuozuo was dumbfounded: "Jian Ning is such a scoundrel, he can do such a despicable thing."

But then she thought about it again, and realized that the other woman was her own assistant, which gave Yan Zuozuo a headache.

"And what's another piece of gossip?" she asked.

"Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan have been gone for a long time, and Yi Fanxi is happy to see it happen. Keep an eye on Tong Shili for a while and see if she makes any other moves."

Yan Zuozuo pondered for a moment: "Honey, aren't you sure Bai Ningxuan will side with Tong Shili?"

Chi Moqing paused for a moment: "Of course not, wife, you're overthinking it. I just wanted you to see some gossip."

Huh? When did Ikegami become so bored? But she likes being bored.

It wouldn't be bad for Tong Shili to be with Bai Ningxuan; more importantly, Bai Ningxuan is very charming, and maybe he can even reform Tong Shili. As for Jian Ning and Lucy…

She frowned. This was a private matter, and she couldn't interfere, but she disliked Lucy's actions.

"Honey, you're Jian Ning's boss. How do you plan to handle this?"

“Jian Ning will definitely be punished. As for Lucy, please keep an eye on her.”

Yan Zuozuo thought for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes. Could it be that Jian Ning's wife was planning to cause trouble at Fan Hua Design?

Good heavens, when did Jian Ning become so popular with women? Lucy is, after all, someone from Fan Hua Design, so if Jian Ning's wife comes to make trouble, she'll have a reason, right?

She rubbed her forehead; she'd been having a ton of troubles lately. After thinking for a moment, she called Song Yutong and asked her to come over.

Song Yutong was somewhat surprised after hearing Yan Zuozuo's explanation. Lucy was the most proud and arrogant among her fellow students. She didn't care about the many men who pursued her. How could she have fallen for a guard?

She lowered her eyes, sensing that things weren't so simple.

"Yutong, what do you think about this?"

Song Yutong pursed her lips: "I will talk to her, but although we are fellow disciples, Lucy never listens to advice, so I can't guarantee anything."

Yan Zuozuo nodded: "I understand. Tell the guards to be extra careful these next few days."

Song Yutong understood immediately, and her gaze towards Yan Zuozuo became somewhat complicated. If Lucy was taking a roundabout approach and had her eye on Chi Moqing, it wasn't impossible.

It's just a matter of future working relationships...

Over the weekend, Chi Moqing said that Yan Zuozuo had been too tired lately and asked her to relax and spend a couple of days with him. Yan Zuozuo also felt that she had neglected her husband recently, so she could only agree as an apology.

Right now, Yan Zuozuo is leisurely sitting in the coffee shop, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and sky. How long has it been since she's enjoyed such a comfortable and relaxing day? It's wonderful.

Outside the bamboo house is the azure sea, where the sea breeze blows and rolls up layers of waves, and the glittering sunlight is particularly enchanting.

She's been sitting here for an hour, playing hide-and-seek, waiting for Ikegami to come find her.

Wait, it's been so long and her husband still hasn't come. Could she have really "escaped" successfully?

Her eyes crinkled with a smile; she guessed that in ten minutes, the General would definitely appear before her. There was no particular reason, just a tacit understanding—it might sound unbelievable, but she was absolutely certain.

"Girl, you have a good eye for places. The coffee here is really good."

A pleasant voice rang out, and Yan Zuozuo looked up. It wasn't Chi Moqing, and she was a little disappointed.

"Are you waiting for someone, young lady?" The man smiled and politely took out his business card. "My surname is Lin, and this is my business card."

The man in front of her was clean-cut and handsome, with a sunny disposition. His clothes clearly indicated he wasn't an ordinary person, but Yan Zuozuo didn't take his business card.

"I'm waiting for my husband."

The man was taken aback: "You're married?" His smile remained unchanged as he placed his business card in front of Yan Zuozuo. "It's okay. Even if you're married, we can still be friends. I've been watching you for a long time and would like to get to know you."

“My husband is very jealous, I’m afraid you’ll cry later, really.” Yan Zuozuo said very sincerely, and then handed the business card back, “Thank you for your appreciation, but it’s better to leave it for my husband alone.”

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward, and the man's smile became strained. He was caught between a rock and a hard place—neither staying nor leaving.

"Hey girl, don't be so heartless." Just then, another tall, burly man walked over, slapped the man surnamed Lin on the shoulder, and said to Yan Zuozuo, "Don't let his simple and honest appearance fool you. He's a typical rich second-generation, the CEO of the Lin Group. Ever heard of the Lin Group?"

The Lin family...

Yan Zuozuo's mind quickly flashed through some related reports. It was one of the top companies in the country, and it also had a good reputation internationally. So this was their boss, the legendary "most sincere CEO in history," and it certainly seemed to be true.

"Xiao Wu, don't scare people," the man surnamed Lin said apologetically.

"How could it be scary?" Xiao Wu chuckled. "I'm telling you, Meng Qi, if you have such great qualities and you don't show them off, why would a girl want to be your friend? Women these days are so materialistic. Didn't you hear about that woman online the other day who slept with a man for money and ended up with a huge pile of ghost money? Hahaha, that cracked me up... Hey, beautiful lady, don't go..."

Xiao Wu blinked, staring at Yan Zuozuo's departing figure, and muttered, "That's not scientific. With your status, how could you not make friends? Are you an idiot?"

Lin Mengqi glared at him speechlessly, and Xiao Wu quickly apologized, "I'll go and get it back right away, don't worry, wait for me." After saying that, he ran towards Yan Zuozuo, "Hey, beautiful, wait for me."