Married by Accident: The Rich CEO's Deeply Rooted Pampering Tactics

Chapter 157 People in the Workplace Are Not in Control of Their Own Destinies

This was the first time Qiao Luo had ever acted coquettishly in front of him. Lu Tingnian was immediately attracted by her soft and sweet appearance, unable to take his eyes off her. Even the delicious food on his plate lost its flavor as he stared at her blankly.

Qiao Luo thought there was something on her face, so she quickly wiped it left and right. Finally, seeing him still staring at her like that, she couldn't help but ask...

Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?

Lu Tingnian didn't say anything, but just kept staring at her.

Qiao Luo then belatedly realized that he was simply looking at her. Her face flushed, and she scolded him playfully, "If you keep staring like that, the food will get cold."

Lu Tingnian smiled at her, a very gentle smile.

"Qiao Luo, you should always act cute towards me like you did just now. I really like it."

Qiao Luo was taken aback. Had she just acted coquettishly?

"You haven't answered my question yet."

She brought the topic back again.

Lu Tingnian remained silent. He didn't plan to tell Qiao Luo about his upcoming ability to walk; he wanted to give her a surprise.

"You'll know later."

This topic is now closed.

Qiao Luo didn't ask any further questions. The next day, Lu Tingnian went out early in the morning, still with Han Jian. Qiao Luo was already used to it, so she didn't ask any more questions and went to the magazine office as usual.

When she arrived at the magazine office, her colleagues were all there, gathered together talking.

Lately, everyone's conversations have revolved around who will get the projects Lin Mi is in charge of. As for the smaller ones, there is no disagreement; everyone in the department feels that they are capable of handling them.

The most discussion only took place on that high-tech project.

Some people say, "Only our veteran Sister Zhou can handle such a big project."

"Who said that? In terms of seniority, Brother Zhang is the best candidate."

"I admit that Brother Zhang is more experienced, but when it comes to ability, it has to be Sister Zhou. Our Sister Zhou has worked on several big projects."

"When it comes to handling big projects, Brother Zhang is no slouch either, don't you think?"

"That's it."

As Qiao Luo passed by them, the two groups were arguing fiercely. When they saw her, someone pulled her aside and asked, "Qiao Luo, do you think it's more suitable to give that project to Sister Zhou or Brother Zhang?"

Brother Zhang and Sister Zhou are both veterans in the Finance Department, so they are naturally qualified according to seniority.

Not wanting to offend either side, Qiao Luo simply said, "Of course, both seniors are suitable."

Seeing that they couldn't get any answers from her, the group released her.

Qiao Luo then triumphantly returned to her seat.

When she got to her seat, Bai Ge also came over.

"Hey, did you hear? The higher-ups have put pressure on the old witch to distribute Lin Mi's work to everyone as soon as possible. She was originally planning to hold onto it until Lin Mi came back."

Will Lin Mi come back?

Qiao Luo was surprised.

Bai Ge: "How could that be? It's already been announced. She was just abusing her position for personal gain. If she can come back, everyone will follow suit. I guess the old witch hasn't made up her mind yet, since everyone is watching closely."

Qiao Luo thought about it and agreed.

"Then guess who will win that big project?"

Bai Ge asked again.

Qiao Luo shook her head. "I can't guess."

"I bet it will go to Brother Zhang. Sister Zhou publicly contradicted the old witch last time. Knowing the old witch's vengeful nature, she definitely won't give that project to her."

Bai Ge spoke with absolute certainty.

Qiao Luo: "..."

She genuinely didn't care much about these things, but in the past few days she had seen things very clearly. In the past, when Lin Mi monopolized the business, everyone could still work together as one against external forces. Now that Lin Mi was gone, they were like a scattered mess, and open and covert struggles were inevitable.

She didn't want to get involved in these conflicts.

However, sometimes people are not in control of their own destiny in the workplace.