novelaction Chapter 917 An Employee Who Doesn't Want a Secret Relationship (12)
Chapter 917 An Employee Who Doesn't Want a Secret Relationship (12)
In the supermarket, Mu Zhou and Shen Congjing pushed a shopping cart side by side.
In just a short while, she had already explained the whole story.
Strangely enough, Mu Zhou always felt an unusual urge to confide in him whenever she saw him.
Clearly, he doesn't seem like the type of person who enjoys getting involved in these kinds of things.
But every time Mu Zhou felt he was talking too much, he would always give him some positive feedback at the right time, making Mu Zhou feel like he had found a confidant, and he would unconsciously tell him everything.
"He's actually trying to use marriage as a bargaining chip to lure me in now, ha."
Shen Congjing glanced at her face subtly, his breathing unconsciously softening slightly.
Qin Zhi is a powerful figure in the Qin family, and his family can't do anything about him.
He has complete control over who he wants to marry.
If he were to agree to marriage, I doubt many women would be able to refuse.
After all, marrying him would mean becoming the mistress of the massive Qin Group.
How many people could resist such a temptation?
His expression darkened.
But when he opened his mouth, he still sounded calm and collected:
"You were tempted?"
It seemed like it was just a casual question.
Mu Zhou suddenly turned to look at him, blinked, and asked seriously:
Do you think I should be tempted?
He seemed hesitant and indecisive.
Shen Congjing felt a tightness in his chest.
She was truly tempted.
He gripped the shopping cart handle slightly, trying to make his voice sound less impatient:
"From a human nature perspective, I don't think marriage is the best solution."
Mu Zhou raised his eyebrows:
What are your thoughts, Professor Shen?
Shen Congjing's deep, magnetic voice sounded exceptionally rational at this moment.
"The breakup was due to problems between you, including his emotional drift and his long-standing neglect of your emotional needs."
"He clearly knew that you wanted security back then, and from the current perspective, he knew how to give you security, but for the past four years he never mentioned it, leaving you to suffer alone."
"He also knows that what you want to do most right now is to complete the collaborative project, but he still chose to go public at this time and spread the news of the marriage."
"Many people are paying attention to this project. Hasn't he considered that some people might doubt your abilities as the project leader?"
"Of course, the internal opinion within the company is relatively friendly now, but it is undeniable that he did not consider your feelings at all."
"This wasn't the best time to go public, but he did it anyway for his own selfish reasons."
“He was very self-centered throughout the relationship.”
"So, the problems between you haven't been resolved. He's still ignoring your needs. He just wants to use going public and getting married to quickly cover up the old rifts."
"If you are tempted this time, the problem may continue to arise in the near future."
He rarely speaks so much at once.
He spoke eloquently, with restraint and rationality.
For a moment, Mu Zhou felt that Shen Congjing was like a teacher standing on a podium.
He meticulously broke down the knowledge points and explained them in great detail, as if he wanted to dissect and explain them thoroughly, all so that she could understand them.
He appeared so rational and logical.
It makes people believe it without them even realizing it.
Mu Zhou listened attentively and almost couldn't help but applaud.
"Teacher Shen, I think you're absolutely right!"
The problem remains unresolved, and forcing a marriage only sows the seeds of future problems.
But then she thought about it again and her mind became a little confused.
Shen Congjing keenly sensed the change in her emotions, and his heart skipped a beat.
"what happened?"
He asked calmly.
Mu Zhou hesitated for a moment before saying:
"Oh, it's okay to tell Teacher Shen."
She explained her plan.
“I plan to quit my job and start my own business after this project is finished. But it’s definitely hard to get projects in the early stages of starting a business. I’m afraid that if I fall out with him, it will be difficult to make a living in this industry.”
Shen Congjing immediately said:
"With such strong work ability as Supervisor Mu, I think you don't need to worry too much."
He then proceeded to outline the branch office's upcoming project plans.
This coincides perfectly with the entrepreneurial direction that Mu Zhou wanted.
Her eyes brightened slightly, and her pupils darted around.
"Is it such a coincidence?"
She certainly understood Shen Congjing's implication.
So she stared intently at him, wishing she could get a guarantee from him immediately.
Shen Congjing almost couldn't help but smile.
After a pause, he nodded restrainedly:
"I have great confidence in your work ability and hope we can work together successfully."
This is the truth.
Mu Zhou immediately smiled happily, making no attempt to hide his satisfaction.
"Teacher Shen, I promise you won't regret it!"
Looking at her slightly raised eyebrows, Shen Congjing's mood improved considerably.
Mu Zhou was overjoyed.
She showed no mercy when it came to outsmarting Shen Congjing.
She's not afraid of being accused of relying on someone else for resources; after all, the benefits in hand are what truly matter.
Having such connections is a skill in itself.
After discussing these matters, the two had filled their shopping carts to about half full.
As Mu Zhou passed by the condiment section, he casually grabbed a few packets of concentrated chicken broth and sour beef broth base and threw them into his shopping cart.
He then grabbed a box of pre-cooked vegetables.
Shen Congjing's gaze fell on the top item in her shopping cart, and he frowned slightly.
Ready-made creamy pumpkin porridge?
Something suddenly flashed through my mind.
He narrowed his eyes and slowly looked at Mu Zhou.
Mu Zhou didn't notice at first and took a few more of the things he usually bought from the shelf.
Turning my head, I suddenly felt a chilling aura around me.
Is the air conditioning set too low?
She looked around blankly and then looked at Shen Congjing.
Then, she noticed his gaze falling on her hands.
She followed and looked down.
【Baby Pumpkin Milk Porridge】
After a moment of pause, Mu Zhou suddenly thought of something, and she froze instantly, her mind going completely blank.
Oh no, oh no, oh no, we've been exposed.
She didn't even need to look up to feel the "scorching" gaze above her.
Shen Congjing sneered, his tone playful:
"Magic potion?"
"A secret recipe?"
"that's it?"
"Ah."
Shen Congjing was so angry he laughed.
So, what he had been eating before were pre-made meals that Mu Zhou had bought to fool him.
It can be eaten simply by heating it up.
She always talked about how long she had endured and how much effort she had put in.
It probably only takes a few minutes from start to finish.
No wonder he could never make it taste the same.
It turns out it's the allure of additives.
Mu Zhou blushed at his words.
She remembered the last time Shen Congjing failed to replicate her creamy pumpkin and mushroom soup, and how Shen Congjing had boasted about it.
"It didn't work, right? Because I added a magic potion, a secret recipe, you know."
In reality, the magic potion was just the ready-made pumpkin milk porridge she had in her hand. It was fragrant, sweet, and rich, a flavor that fresh pumpkin would never have...
Fresh pumpkin tastes so healthy.
Thinking of this, Mu Zhou lowered his head even further.
In a moment of overconfidence, I bought these pre-made dishes right in front of him.
What a mistake.