flstandardbreds Chapter 960 The Not-So-Bright Parasite Fake Gold (14)
Chapter 960 The Not-So-Bright Parasite Fake Gold (14)
With the end of the year approaching, everyone is discussing the upcoming annual meeting.
In addition to awarding bonuses, Chongming Group's annual meeting also includes a lucky draw.
There are many prizes, ranging from cameras, mobile phones, and computers to gold jewelry and skincare products, ensuring that everyone receives a prize.
The annual meeting is also very high-end, with five-star chefs and service staff, and celebrities will be invited to perform.
So everyone is really looking forward to it.
Mu Zhou listened with great interest to which celebrities had been invited and what games had been played in previous years.
Just then, there was a knock on the glass door of the office, and everyone looked up.
It's Qin Heran.
She looked at Mu Zhou and nodded:
"Do you have time?"
Under everyone's gaze, Mu Zhou stood up and left with her.
As soon as they left, people started whispering among themselves.
"Manager Qin? Isn't that President Qin's younger sister?"
"Manager Qin is a rather aloof person and not easy to approach, but they seem to get along quite well."
"They'll all be family from now on, so their relationship will definitely be good."
Mu Zhou was unaware of the gossip in the office; at that moment, she and Qin Heran were in the rest area.
"What's wrong?"
She looked at Qin Heran with a puzzled expression.
Qin Heran rarely contacts her on her own initiative, so there must be something on her mind.
She was right; Qin Heran did have something on her mind this time.
"You know Jiang Fangyi, right?"
"……Know."
After a moment's thought, Mu Zhou remembered this person.
Jiang Fangyi was her classmate in junior and senior high school, and a former neighbor. The Jiang family and the Qin family had a very good relationship.
She didn't understand why Qin Heran would suddenly bring him up.
Qin Heran looked slightly uneasy, paused for a moment, and then said:
"The elders of the Qin family said that the two families had a betrothal when they were children, which was considered a marriage agreement. It was originally agreed that it was between you and him, but now it should be between me and him."
Mu Zhou's eyes widened.
Is there such a thing?
How come she's never heard of it?
Mu Zhou assumed that she did not want a marriage alliance:
"If you don't like it, you can talk to President Qin. He won't force you. The Qin family probably doesn't need your marriage to maintain its business."
Unexpectedly, Qin Heran shook her head:
"I have no objection to this."
Mu Zhou's eyes widened:
"...So, you're looking for me?"
Mu Zhou was momentarily stunned.
Qin Heran looked at her and asked seriously:
"I wanted to ask if you and he have feelings for each other."
The two families had a marriage agreement since childhood and grew up together, so it's hard for them not to have feelings for each other.
Although Qin Heran felt that Jiang Fangyi was a good marriage prospect, she did not want a situation where two women were vying for one man.
So I decided to ask to find out.
If they have feelings for each other, then forget it.
She's looking for other suitable men.
Mu Zhou immediately understood her concerns.
She smiled and said:
"We don't have much of a relationship, or rather, we're not very familiar with each other."
In my memory, Jiang Fangyi's personality was similar to hers; both were quiet, clumsy, and slow to react.
They were both the type of people who didn't like to talk or make friends. Although they had always been classmates, they didn't communicate much.
As for the engagement...
She said to Qin Heran:
“When I was very young, my family knew that I was not their biological child, so no one ever mentioned the engagement.”
Hearing her say that, Qin Heran's expression relaxed.
"That's good."
The moment she first saw Jiang Fangyi, she paid more attention to him.
Silly, but cute.
They were even more satisfied after learning about his family situation.
The Jiang family is large and powerful, and it is inevitable that someone will inherit it, but Jiang Fangyi is clearly not a qualified successor.
The Jiang family only has one son, which has caused the parents a lot of anxiety over the years. They are eager to find a capable daughter-in-law.
Jiang Fangyi is not capable of supporting the vast Jiang family, nor is Qin Heran.
She could also promise to treat Jiang Fangyi well for the rest of his life, allowing him to continue living a life of luxury without having to worry about anything.
Now, with her last concern confirmed by Mu Zhou, Qin Heran stood up:
"Okay, I'll go find my brother."
*
During lunch break, Mu Zhou went to Qin Zhan's office.
The two now eat lunch together every day.
Mu Zhou suddenly brought up this matter.
Qin Zhan paused for a moment, her attention shifting elsewhere:
"You have a good impression of Jiang Fangyi?"
"He's alright. He's pretty honest. I just think we're quite similar. Back then, we were basically competing for last place in class."
Qin Zhan slowed his chewing, his gaze coolly sweeping over Mu Zhou:
"You remember it so clearly."
"..."
Mu Zhou's survival instinct made her immediately deny it:
"No, it's because I usually outmaneuver him. He's one of the few people who's even dumber than me, so I have a vague impression of him. But if Qin Heran hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it long ago."
Qin Zhan's expression softened slightly, and he took a sip of soup:
"You knew about his engagement?"
"I don't know, I've never heard of it."
Mu Zhou vehemently denied it.
Qin Zhan's expression returned to normal.
“He Ran came to see me, hoping that I could meet with the elders of the Jiang family.”
She was interested in Jiang Fangyi, and he naturally had no objection.
The Jiang family knows each other well, and Jiang Fangyi himself is quite well-behaved and has a simple social circle.
Easy to handle, very suitable for Qin Heran.
Qin Zhan's reaction made Mu Zhou instinctively stop mentioning Jiang Fangyi and start talking about the annual meeting.
Do they really invite celebrities to their company's annual party?
"Usually."
He noticed Mu Zhou's slight excitement, and a smile crept onto his lips:
"Do you have a favorite celebrity? Who would you like to see?"
Mu Zhou was a little embarrassed:
"I wouldn't say I like it, it's just that the female lead in the TV series I've been watching recently is so pretty. I wish we could get her on the show. And there's this singing and dancing idol I keep seeing lately too."
Qin Zhan was naturally willing to grant Mu Zhou's request for such a small matter.
He called the department manager in charge of the annual meeting directly, and after giving instructions, he said to Mu Zhou:
"Have her come to you later. Just tell her who you want to invite."
Mu Zhou was immediately delighted and began to consider who to invite.
*
With the annual meeting approaching, Mu Zhou began to worry about what to wear.
It is said that everyone dresses up for the occasion on this day, so she naturally cannot be too casual.
Seeing her hesitation, Qin Zhan simply had the high-end custom-made pieces from various brands delivered directly to her home so she could try them on one by one.
Mu Zhou has been busy with this matter all this time.
That weekend, Qin Zhan was home, which was a rare occurrence.
After Mu Zhou finished breakfast, he saw him sitting on the living room sofa with his computer.
He was wearing a black turtleneck sweater.
The fitted design perfectly accentuated his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and chest muscles.
Compared to his usual aloof and intelligent image, he now exudes a sense of security and gentleness.
And, sexy.
Yes, that kind of sexiness that belongs only to married men.
Mu Zhou suddenly remembered that popular saying on the internet.
A black turtleneck sweater is the most daring garment for a man.
That makes sense...
Qin Zhan noticed her lingering gaze and turned her head slightly to look at her.
Mu Zhou abruptly pulled himself out of his reverie and hurriedly changed the subject, asking:
"Don't you need to go to the company today?"
"Hmm, I'm not going."
Qin Zhan noticed her slightly reddened ears and her wandering gaze, and a satisfied smile curved his lips.
It was worth it for him to change his clothes early in the morning and sit here waiting for her.