flstandardbreds Chapter 182 They had a falling out
Chapter 182 They had a falling out
She hummed in agreement and said, "Fischer just sent me the video, so we chatted for a bit." She paused, then said in a muffled voice, "I seem to always be taking time off, I couldn't even attend the new clothing launch... Am I being too useless?"
"Silly girl." Chi Moqing said in a low, gentle voice, "Nobody wants accidents to happen all the time, but these kinds of things can't be avoided just by wanting to. You stay home and rest, I'll go back to be with you early today."
Yan Zuozuo nodded and asked again, "Is there something you need on the phone?"
"It's nothing, I just wanted to hear your voice," Chi Moqing said, sounding aggrieved. "I don't have the energy to work without you by my side, honey. Don't you really want to consider working with me?"
Yan Zuozuo laughed: "If I were to work for you, I'm afraid you'd get annoyed within two days."
"No way, seeing you gives me the motivation to work."
Yan Zuozuo was both amused and annoyed. Hearing Chi Moqing's coquettish voice, her heart felt even sweeter. She used to hear her colleagues complain that their husbands changed after having children, and weren't as affectionate as before. But she felt that since having the baby, Chi Moqing had spoiled her even more, sometimes even calling her name in his dreams.
The thought of Chi Moqing warmed Yan Zuozuo's heart. Sitting in the empty living room, unable to see him, she felt a void in her heart. "Never mind," she thought, "I'll go out for a walk."
Yan Zuozuo told the nanny and went out. She didn't know where she was going. After walking for a while, she thought, why not go visit Chi Moqing on set and give him a surprise?
About twenty minutes later, she appeared at the entrance of the Chi Group building, just in time to see Park Sun-hee coming over from the side. She smiled and said, "Madam, what brings you here? Are you checking up on things?"
Yan Zuozuo stiffened for a moment, then quickly put on a polite smile. "Secretary Park, what a coincidence."
"Madam is too kind. I work for the president, so it's only natural that I'm here. By the way, is Madam alright?" Park Sun-hee's words were spoken with a smile, but there was a hint of sarcasm in them.
Yan Zuozuo nodded: "I've been discharged from the hospital for two days. I was tired of staying in the hospital, so I wanted to go out and explore since I'm finally out here."
Park Sun-hee frowned slightly, then quickly smiled and said, "I hope Madam doesn't come to see the president every time she's annoyed. You know the president is very busy, and I'm afraid he might neglect Madam."
Yan Zuozuo was certain that Secretary Park was hostile towards her.
She pursed her lips and smiled, "I don't think Mo Qing will mind. He just called and insisted that I come over. Come to think of it, he's like a child at home."
Park Sun-hee's eyes flashed: "After all, the company is not home. The president's affection for his wife is a matter between husband and wife, but it still needs to be considered at the company. I think the wife wouldn't want any messy rumors at the company, would she?"
Park Sun-hee's words displeased Yan Zuozuo: "I came to see my husband, what rumors could there be?"
Park Sun-hee smiled dismissively, tossing her uniquely charming wavy hair. "No wonder the president doesn't bring his wife to banquets. She's still too naive."
Yan Zuozuo frowned slightly. What did she mean by that? Was she trying to sow discord?
Just then, the elevator arrived, and she walked in, looking rather unhappy. Park Sun-hee followed her in and stood in front of her, saying, "Madam, please don't mind my harsh words. After all, the company is an office, and you're an outsider here, so it's best if you come less often."
outsider?
Yan Zuozuo got angry and glared at Park Sun-hee with sharp eyes. "This is the Chi family. Chi Moqing is my husband. I can come and go as I please. It's not up to anyone to tell me what to do!"
Park Sun-hee was taken aback at first, then smiled and said, "What you say is true, Madam. I was just trying to give you a friendly reminder."
"I don't need your reminders, Secretary Park, just do your job!" The elevator reached the top floor, and Yan Zuozuo stormed out. What was this? Was this mistress openly provoking her?
Without waiting for Park Sun-hee's report, Yan Zuozuo pushed open the door to Chi Moqing's office and entered with a very bad expression.
Park Sun-hee shrugged. She hadn't planned to report it anyway. Chi Mo-ching was in his office listening to a report; it was no wonder Yan Zuo-zuo was disliked for being so reckless. She sneered, just waiting to see the show.
Chi Moqing was in a management meeting when the door suddenly opened. He looked up in displeasure, about to reprimand Yan Zuozuo, when he was surprised to see her looking sullen.
The supervisors were also surprised. Everyone knew that Chi Moqing was most annoyed when interrupted during meetings; in such situations, he might very well fire the person in question. They turned around, all wanting to see who was so reckless.
However, upon seeing Yan Zuozuo, their expressions turned strange. They stole a glance at Chi Moqing, unsure if this would ignite a family feud.
Yan Zuozuo felt embarrassed; she hadn't expected so many people to be there. Seeing everyone staring at her, she stood there dumbfounded, like a child who had made a mistake, stammering, "I... I didn't know you were having a meeting... I'll go out first, you... you continue..." After saying that, she walked outside.
"Wife." Chi Moqing stood up, not only without getting angry, but also amusedly walked to her side, put his arm around her and walked towards the office, "Why are you here now? Did you miss your husband?"
Yan Zuozuo blushed instantly after being kissed by him, especially in front of so many supervisors. She buried her face in his chest, not daring to lift her head.
Chi Moqing chuckled and said to the managers, "Let's call it a day. If you stay any longer, my wife will probably turn into an ostrich."
The managers had only heard that the president and his wife were very loving, but they had never actually witnessed it. Seeing their interaction now, they couldn't help but marvel at how affectionate they were after almost two years of marriage; it was truly enviable.
Park Sun-hee was waiting in her office for Yan Zuozuo to be yelled at and kicked out, but to her surprise, it wasn't Yan Zuozuo who was kicked out, but a group of supervisors. She was stunned. What was going on?
In the office, after seeing that the supervisors had all left, Chi Moqing teased, "Wife, now it's just the two of us left, can you lift your head up now?"
Yan Zuozuo secretly glanced around to make sure no one was there before raising her head and glaring at him resentfully. Just as she was about to speak, Chi Moqing silenced her with a passionate kiss, his lips locked in a sweet, almost unbelievable kiss.
His wife's shy yet alluring demeanor was so captivating that he couldn't help but passionately kiss her.
She was breathless from his kisses, and with great difficulty she managed to push him away, giving him a coquettish glare, "This is the company, don't do anything reckless."
"What can the company do? Can't I even be intimate with my wife?" Chi Moqing lingered on her lips, which were slightly swollen and red, making them look even more alluring, like fruit waiting to be picked.
Yan Zuozuo pouted: "Aren't you afraid of rumors spreading?"
Chi Moqing looked at her amusedly: "You're my wife, not some random woman. What rumors could there be? Even if there are, they'll only be people envying our loving relationship."
"Really?" Yan Zuozuo asked uncertainly, still influenced by Park Sun-hee.
Chi Moqing glanced at her: "Wife, what do you want to say?"
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. Was she really that obvious? She's definitely not cut out to be a spy.
She lowered her eyes, biting her lip. She wasn't one to gossip behind people's backs, and to do so would violate her principles. But keeping quiet made her feel uneasy and conflicted!
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Chi Moqing's doubts grew even stronger. He gently lifted her chin and asked, "Did someone just talk nonsense to you?"
Yan Zuozuo stared into his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Honey, tell me the truth, isn't it bad for me to come to the company to see you?"
Chi Moqing was taken aback: "How could that be? You are my wife, the president's wife of Chi Corporation. Everyone is still talking about why you don't come often, and they suspect that our marriage is not going well. Who would come here to gossip because of you?"
"Is that really the case?" Yan Zuozuo looked at him suspiciously. "The company is an office, and I'm just an outsider. Won't people say something that might have a bad impact on you?"
Upon hearing Yan Zuozuo's words, Chi Moqing immediately became displeased, "Who's gossiping with you?"
Seeing Chi Moqing's expression, Yan Zuozuo felt a chill in her heart and sighed, "I really shouldn't have come."
"Wife!" Chi Moqing warned with a dark expression, "Did Secretary Park tell you something nonsense?"
Yan Zuozuo chuckled self-deprecatingly: "It can't be called nonsense. At the very least, what she said is correct. The company is a place for office work, and I was indeed rash."
Chi Moqing's face stiffened. He grabbed her shoulders and said seriously, "Wife, do you believe me or her?"
Yan Zuozuo was already frustrated and helpless because she couldn't even attend the new clothing launch due to her injury. Now, after hearing some unpleasant things from Park Sun-hee, she felt even more depressed.
She took a deep breath, feeling a tightness in her chest. "Even if what Secretary Park said is true, you're just trying to make me happy."
"Zuo Zuo!" Chi Moqing spoke sharply. Meeting Yan Zuo Zuo's bewildered and aggrieved eyes, he realized he had been too harsh. He took a breath and then said gently, "Wife, putting aside whether Secretary Park is talking nonsense or not, I'm asking you, are the rumors outside really that important to you? So important that you're going to argue with me?"
Yan Zuozuo was stunned for a moment, looking into Chi Moqing's gentle eyes, and couldn't say a word.
Chi Moqing reached out and touched her face, his tone becoming even gentler, "We've been through so much together, so many people have pointed fingers and tried to sabotage us, but we've still made it this far hand in hand, and now we have two lovely babies. What's wrong with you now? Are you upset because of someone's ambiguous remark, and starting to not love or trust your husband anymore?"
"I didn't!" Yan Zuozuo quickly denied, looking at Chi Moqing with a wronged expression. "I just don't want to cause you any trouble. You've done so much for me, but it seems like I haven't done anything for you. If I cause you more trouble, wouldn't I become a burden?"
Chi Moqing chuckled: "Zuo Zuo, do you remember me saying I've loved you for many years?"
So what? There are couples who loved each other for seven years, got married for only a year, and then divorced, making a huge scene and causing a public uproar.
"If you hadn't married me, I might never have married or had children. You are the rib that God took from me, Chi Moqing. Once I chose you, it was a promise to hold your hand until the end of time. Zuo Zuo, do you understand?"
"I..." Yan Zuozuo's eyes reddened slightly as she stared at Chi Moqing, suddenly feeling extremely guilty. "I'm sorry..."
"So, my wife, you don't need to care about the rumors or gossip. You married me, Chi Moqing, and I am only complete because of you. So, you are not a burden to me, but my rib, understand?"
Yan Zuozuo nodded vigorously and suddenly threw herself into his arms. "Husband, I'm sorry, it's my fault, I was wrong."
Chi Moqing smiled and reached out to pinch her rosy cheeks. "Will you still argue with your husband next time because of something someone else said?"
Yan Zuozuo obediently shook her head and whispered, "I know I was wrong."
"Alright, considering it's your first offense, your husband will forgive you," Chi Moqing said affectionately, then took her hand and led her outside. Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, "It's not time to get off work yet, where are we going?"
"You'll see when you come with me," Chi Moqing said with a smile.