Jin Chengyan had navigated the business world for many years and had encountered all types of women, whether fiery or innocent. These women would change themselves at will to cater to his preferences.
However, when faced with Qiao Nuo's delicate charm, Jin Chengyan felt a sudden jolt in his heart. The organ that had seemingly lain dormant for years stirred back to life in that instant, igniting a warmth he had long forgotten.
He quickly composed himself.
He believed this was a normal reaction for any man when confronted with a woman like Qiao Nuo. If one had previously been interested in a woman who showed little response, encountering Qiao Nuo with her myriad expressions would naturally stir his emotions.
"Why didn't you come back to Jin Mansion yesterday?" Jin Chengyan asked, trying to steady his feelings. The little thoughts he harbored were something Qiao Nuo could not perceive.
Qiao Nuo recalled the events of the previous night. Not to mention what had happened after she lost consciousness, it was better not to share those details with Jin Chengyan.
"I worked late yesterday and didn’t go home. You don’t go back every day either!" Qiao Nuo replied.
"Do you think we’re a real couple who needs to return every day?"
Qiao Nuo was left speechless. His words were utterly unyielding.
"Alright, you've inspected everything. I need to get to work now, so feel free to do as you please!" Qiao Nuo thought about all the work she still had left undone and realized that Jin Chengyan had brought her along for a tour of the company on a whim. This boss was certainly casual about things.
She finished speaking and left with her documents.
When she returned after signing the papers, she noticed that everyone in the sales department was looking at her, and Wang Jue, who was sorting through her personal belongings, was crying like a wilted flower.
Qiao Nuo felt a bit confused. Could it be that Wang Jue really had something wrong with her eyes, causing her to cry?
Seeing Qiao Nuo's bewildered expression only made Wang Jue angrier. She believed it was all Qiao Nuo's fault that she lost her job. As she tossed her things into a box, she said, “Some people... even if their family goes bankrupt, still rely on their seductive skills. We, who rely on our own abilities, can’t please our superiors and are even schemed against by petty people. You all should be careful not to get tripped up by others.”
With those words, Qiao Nuo became the target of everyone's ire. She felt utterly baffled—what had she done to deserve such accusations?
She immediately put down her documents and walked over to confront Wang Jue.
“Clarify what you mean! How have I schemed against you? I merely stepped out to get some tea and came back to find you gone. I don’t even know what happened!”
“Wasn’t it you at the elevator with Mr. Jin? Weren’t you fawning over him while showing him around the company? You even know that Mr. Jin doesn’t drink coffee. It seems you’ve done quite a bit of digging into him! You’re working at Jin's Architecture just to have a chance to hook up with Mr. Jin and become a rich heiress again, right?”
The truth had been twisted so much that Qiao Nuo thought Wang Jue should quit sales and become a writer instead!
“Everyone here knows who’s really trying to seduce Mr. Jin. Do you think we’re blind to your usual tactics for boosting sales? A fallen phoenix is better than a chicken, but I’m still a phoenix; you can’t even compare to a chicken!”
Usually quiet and reserved at work, Qiao Nuo had never been one to stir up trouble. But today, she was furious, and everyone knew Wang Jue’s personality, so they just...
With no further arguments left to make, Wang Jue gathered her things and left immediately.
Qiao Nuo took a deep breath, feeling overwhelmed by all the troubling matters that had come her way.
Fortunately, Huo Yawen sent her a text inviting her to dinner that evening. They could catch up and reconnect, especially since it had been years since they last met. Qiao Nuo agreed to the plan.
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