Chapter 238 Hint
Chapter 238 Hint
She pursed her lips: "Excuse me, but it's working hours now. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for the deputy director to talk to me about personal matters."
Qin Yun was speechless, her grip on the cup tightening suddenly. She then smiled and said, "It was my fault. I'm just a straightforward person. It's nothing really. I hope Miss Yan won't mind."
"You're too kind, Deputy Director. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now." She nodded to her and walked towards her office.
Qin Yun narrowed his eyes, watching her departing figure, and couldn't help but sneer, "You'll see what happens!"
Yan Zuozuo had just returned to her office and hadn't even sat down when the office door was flung open in a flurry.
"Yan Zuozuo, you bitch, what exactly did you say to my cousin?" Meng Xinyu barged in, pointing her finger at Yan Zuozuo and cursing loudly.
Yan Zuozuo frowned. Had Meng Xinyu gone mad? This was the company; it wasn't a place for her to run wild.
"It's work time now, mind your appearance!" Yan Zuozuo said irritably.
"So what if I want to yell at you in front of everyone? What exactly did you say to my cousin?"
Her mother gives her a monthly allowance, but it's never enough. So, she sometimes asks her cousin for some, and he's always refused. But this morning, when she asked him for money again, he actually refused outright, saying, "If you don't learn how to get along with your wife, don't even think about getting a penny from me!"
These words, spoken by Chi Moqing, infuriated Meng Xinyu. If Yan Zuozuo hadn't spoken ill of her to her cousin, he would never have treated her like this.
Yan Zuozuo glanced at her indifferently: "What shameful things have you done that you're afraid I'll tell your cousin?"
Meng Xinyu was stunned: "If you hadn't complained to my cousin, how could she have cut off my source of income? It must have been you who told me!"
"So you were taking money from my husband? I didn't even know until you told me. I really should go back and have a serious talk with my husband about this. After all, you're just a cousin, it's not fair for my husband to give you pocket money every month."
"you dare!"
"What am I afraid of?"
"If you dare to let my cousin cut off my financial support, I'll send the recording to the newspaper and ruin your reputation!" Meng Xinyu said viciously, but Yan Zuozuo just shrugged. "Compared to going to jail, what is ruining my reputation? At worst, I can just move to another place and start over. But if Miss Meng goes to jail, I'm afraid she'll never be able to start over for the rest of her life, don't you think?"
Meng Xinyu's expression changed drastically: "Are you threatening me?"
"Just telling the truth." Yan Zuozuo smiled. If Meng Xinyu hadn't been so relentless, she wouldn't have gone so far. But since Meng Xinyu wasn't showing her any mercy, she was definitely not someone to be trifled with!
Meng Xinyu glared at him fiercely, her eyes filled with resentment. She had originally thought that with a handle on her, Yan Zuozuo would obey her every word, but unexpectedly, she had also given Yan Zuozuo a handle, turning the whole situation around and making her afraid to act rashly. In the end, she was even threatened by Yan Zuozuo. She hated Yan Zuozuo to death now, and she absolutely could not let this go!
Watching Meng Xinyu's angry departure, Yan Zuozuo felt a headache coming on. It seemed she had completely offended Meng Xinyu again.
As soon as she got off work, Chi Moqing came to pick her up. From afar, she could see President Chi wearing a handsome suit, his handsome face expressionless, his aura imposing and powerful.
She walked over to him, smiled, and said, "What brings you here in person today?"
When Chi Moqing saw her, a smile appeared on his face. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Of course I had to come myself, so that some whiny girls wouldn't keep sticking to my wife."
"..." Yan Zuozuo's lips twitched. It was best to say less about this topic, and instead asked with a smile, "Honey, what are we having for dinner tonight?"
Chi Moqing put his arm around her and got into the car, glancing down at her. "What do you want to eat? I'll do whatever my wife says."
Yan Zuozuo tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Why don't we go home and cook? I'll make it for you." She paused, her tone a little apologetic, "My husband has been back for several days, but I haven't cooked you a single proper meal. I'm such a failure as a wife." After saying that, she looked up at him with bright, sparkling eyes, "Let me show you what I'm capable of tonight. I promise I'll make sure you eat to your heart's content."
Chi Moqing looked at her amusedly: "Okay, then let's go grocery shopping together and cook together."
Yan Zuozuo nodded and happily strolled with President Chi to the farmers' market. As they bought groceries, President Chi continued, "Actually, there are many ways to make your husband feel comfortable and relaxed; you don't necessarily have to cook for him yourself."
Yan Zuozuo was haggling with the elderly people at the market when she heard him say this. She looked at him curiously, "What method? Please enlighten me, President Chi."
"Are you sure you want me to tell you now?" Chi Moqing blinked and asked innocently.
Yan Zuozuo was busy thinking about how to cook a few dishes and what else she needed to buy, so she didn't have much energy to think about the deeper meaning in President Chi's words. So she nodded and said, "Go ahead, I'm listening."
"You'd better really listen," Chi Moqing muttered softly, then suddenly leaned close to Yan Zuozuo's ear and whispered, "Going to bed can be just as relaxing, even more so than cooking... um!"
Chi Moqing suddenly cried out in pain, only to see Yan Zuozuo glare at him before striding forward. Chi Moqing felt aggrieved and quickly chased after her, tugging at her sleeve, "You're the one who made me say it."
"Shut up!" Yan Zuozuo lowered her head and walked quickly forward. She didn't recognize this lecherous man; she wanted to drag him away.
Chi Moqing didn't notice at first, until he reached out to pull Yan Zuozuo, and then he was surprised to find that his wife wasn't angry, but shy. Her little face was red, just like a ripe tomato, and she was so cute.
He was immediately in a great mood, and without caring whether Yan Zuozuo objected or not, he pulled her into his arms and said in a cheeky way, "This is also very comfortable for both body and mind."
Yan Zuozuo gritted her teeth in anger, stomped on Chi Moqing's expensive leather shoes, and walked away. Chi Moqing quickly chased after her, limping, which greatly damaged the dignified image of the great CEO.
After returning home, Yan Zuozuo went to the kitchen to wash vegetables, while Chi Moqing put the groceries in the refrigerator. Seeing that Yan Zuozuo was about to prepare the fish, he quickly went over and put the knife away, saying, "Wife, you can wash the vegetables, I'll take care of this."
Yan Zuozuo smiled broadly, "My husband is so considerate."
"You're my wife, if I don't take care of you, who will I take care of?" Chi Moqing said as she deftly began to prepare the fish.
"Oh, by the way, honey, did you cut off my cousin's allowance?" Yan Zuozuo suddenly asked.
Chi Moqing frowned slightly: "She went to cause you trouble?"
"No, I'm just not happy," Yan Zuozuo said with a smile, setting aside the washed vegetables to be cooked later.
A dark, unfathomable glint flashed in Chi Moqing's eyes before he probed, "She asked for it. How dare she slander my wife in front of me? And she expects me to give her money?"
Yan Zuozuo was startled and subconsciously asked, "How did she slander me?"
Is Meng Xinyu really planning to fight to the death, even disregarding her own car accident in order to ruin her?
Seeing her nervous expression, Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What can you say? It's just spreading rumors and making trouble, saying things about you, Young Master Ou, and Fisher, and..." As he spoke, he observed Yan Zuozuo's reaction. Sure enough, she looked terrified and asked anxiously, "And what else?"
Chi Moqing frowned slightly: "Wife, you seem very nervous. Is there something you're hiding from me?"
Yan Zuozuo's heart trembled, and she quickly shook her head to deny it, "No, no, what could I possibly be hiding from you?"
"That's good. My cousin is getting more and more outrageous. If there's a next time, send her to do manual labor in the countryside and don't let her come back!" Chi Moqing said with a smile, seeing Yan Zuozuo's flustered and uneasy look.
Yan Zuozuo smiled awkwardly, pursed her lips, and asked, "Honey, what exactly did she say?"
"You'd better not know, lest you get angry." Chi Moqing had just finished cleaning the fish, rinsing it in the sink, and then started processing and marinating it, waiting to cook it later.
Yan Zuozuo felt uneasy, wondering if Meng Xinyu had already told Chi Moqing what had happened. Although he didn't believe it, what if Meng Xinyu produced the evidence...?
Her heart was filled with anxiety. She opened her mouth, about to speak, when she heard Chi Moqing say, "Wife, don't worry, no matter what happens, I will believe in you."
Yan Zuozuo felt both terrified and touched. Several times she almost revealed the recording, but when she met Chi Moqing's trusting eyes, she hesitated. She was afraid to see the disappointment and disgust in his eyes; if she were to truly face his contempt, she thought she would be heartbroken.
"Thank you, husband." Yan Zuozuo lowered her head, concealing the moisture in her eyes.
Chi Moqing narrowed his eyes, as if the time wasn't right yet; his darling wife still hadn't revealed the truth. He pursed his lips and said, "My cousin mentioned some recording, saying it was between you and Young Master Ou. I'm completely confused. Wife, do you know what she said?"
"Ah!" Yan Zuozuo suddenly exclaimed, seeing blood gushing from her hand. Her face contorted in pain, which terrified Chi Moqing. He quickly rinsed her hand under the tap and rushed to get the first-aid kit.
"Honey, how could you be so careless? Does it hurt?" he asked with concern, a wave of regret washing over him. Damn it, knowing she was flustered, how could he have tested her while she was chopping vegetables? Looking at Yan Zuozuo's deep wound, he felt a pang of self-reproach.
Yan Zuozuo was flustered and confused because of Chi Moqing's probing. She couldn't feel the pain in her finger, but her heart was in her throat. "I'm fine, I was so careless..."
Chi Moqing's face darkened, and he said seriously, "From now on, I'll take care of cooking. You're not allowed to go into the kitchen to get a knife again, do you hear me!"
Yan Zuozuo felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes reddening, and she forced back her tears, saying, "Honey, it was just an accident, don't make such a big deal out of it."
"You are my wife, and I have a responsibility to protect you from any harm," Chi Moqing said seriously.
Yan Zuozuo was deeply moved. She looked down at Chi Moqing carefully tending to her wounds, and tears welled up in her eyes. She feared she would never meet another man as gentle and considerate as him in her lifetime. She longed to stay by his side regardless of the consequences, but she couldn't be so selfish, and she was afraid to face Chi Moqing's disgusted expression. Leaving was the only solution she could think of. She covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face.
Chi Moqing looked up at her and asked worriedly, "Does it hurt a lot? Should we go to the hospital to get it treated?"
Yan Zuozuo quickly wiped away her tears, shook her head and said, "It's just a small wound, honey, please leave those busy doctors alone."
Chi Moqing hesitated for a moment, "I don't know if doctors are busy or not, I only know that my wife is crying." He reached out to wipe away her tears and said earnestly, "Wife, believe me, I will always protect you. If anything happens, you must tell me, okay?"
Yan Zuozuo met his earnest gaze and her heart skipped a beat. Why did she always feel that President Chi was hinting at something? Had Meng Xinyu already given him the recording? Her face turned pale.
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