SCHS - Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Qin Zhen confiscated Wen Shixue's "convince by virtue" tool. Seeing her relatively obedient expression, she asked in a gentle tone, "Didn't you say you weren't bringing the bat down? Why did you bring it again?"
Eavesdropping was one thing, but why bring the bat down? A dignified CEO, holding a bat while eavesdropping, is that appropriate?
Wen Shixue said righteously, "I don't trust that grandson."
Qin Zhen asked, "Don't trust what?"
Wen Shixue looked up at her eyes with a sincere expression, "I'm afraid he won't be honest and will try something inappropriate with you."
If Zhang Tianhao really dared to lay a hand on Qin Zhen, she would definitely use her "convince by virtue" method to knock out all his teeth, letting him know that some people are untouchable! She would absolutely not allow anyone to touch her world's best Vice President Qin, absolutely not!
Ultimately, she was concerned about her. Qin Zhen's tone softened, and she sighed softly, saying, "He wouldn't go so far as to be inappropriate with me."
She was Qin Zhen, Vice President Qin; how could she not have some means to deter people? Besides, the parents of both families had agreed yesterday to continue cooperating peacefully and guaranteed that such a situation would never happen again. If Zhang Tianhao dared to make a move on her today, he would be slapping his own father's face, which would be enough for Chairman Zhang to break both his legs.
"You can't be sure," Wen Shixue shook her finger solemnly. "Lust is a double-edged sword, and with your beauty..."
"That bastard Zhang Tianhao's head is practically a chopping block!"
Qin Zhen didn't know whether to frown or laugh at this. What on earth was in that brain of hers? How could she come up with so many strange metaphors?
Wen Shixue said seriously, "The situation is very serious, I have to protect you well!"
Qin Zhen smiled helplessly, took her hand, and said, "Alright, come back with me."
Wen Shixue glanced at their joined hands, said, "Wait," then turned her head to look at Zhang Tianhao standing outside. She unexpectedly met his gaze, and it was clear he was taken aback.
Zhang Tianhao really hadn't expected Wen Shixue to be eavesdropping, and even less that she'd brought a bat down. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the bat, noticing something stuck on it. This instantly jogged his memory—Wen Jian had said that Wen Shixue brought a baseball bat with words stuck on it the day she went to his house to hit people!
Could it be this very bat?!
Zhang Tianhao: Carrying a bat around, she's terrifying!!!
Wen Shixue felt that since she had been discovered, she might as well stand out openly. So, she walked calmly up to Zhang Tianhao, raised an eyebrow, and said, "We meet again, grandson."
Zhang Tianhao's gaze involuntarily drifted towards the baseball bat in Qin Zhen's hand. He quickly looked away, his Adam's apple bobbing nervously. He stammered, "I, I warn you, hitting people randomly is, is illegal!"
Wen Shixue remained composed. Although she had brought the bat down to prevent him from making lewd moves, since he hadn't, she didn't need to admit it. Instead, she'd provoke him. So, she retorted, "Did I say I was going to hit you?"
Zhang Tianhao raised his hand and pointed at the bat behind her, "Then why did you bring a bat down?!"
Although he had been dragged here to apologize yesterday, that didn't mean he was naive enough to think their relationship had thawed. Wen Shixue must still resent him, and bringing the bat down today was definitely to harm him!
Zhang Tianhao: Wen Shixue, what a ruthless woman!
Wen Shixue, however, crossed her arms and said airily, "It was getting bored upstairs, so I brought it down for some fresh air and a change of scenery. What, is that not allowed?"
Zhang Tianhao: "???"
What the hell is "fresh air" and "a change of scenery"?! A bat changing scenery?! What nonsense!
Qin Zhen: "..."
Her ability to spout nonsense was truly improving day by day...
Wen Shixue smoothed her long hair and said calmly, "But since I'm already here, I might as well give you a warning."
She stared into Zhang Tianhao's eyes and said word by word, "Don't even think about my person. If I ever find out you've been messing with my person, or trying to poach Chenfeng's talent... watch your teeth!"
Zhang Tianhao instinctively covered his mouth, looking at her in horror. His gaze involuntarily went over her shoulder to the baseball bat in Qin Zhen's hand, as if he saw the bat being raised high and then brought down hard on his mouth. He instantly broke out in a cold sweat, turned around, and scurried away like a coward.
Wen Shixue watched Zhang Tianhao's car "whoosh" away from Chenfeng's gate, finally disappearing from her sight. Back at the tea room last time, she knew he was a spineless coward. This type of person was the easiest to scare.
Satisfied, she turned and walked towards Qin Zhen, actively raising her hand for her to take. "Alright, you can take me back now."
Qin Zhen didn't stand on ceremony, took her hand, and led her towards the elevator, unconsciously tightening her grip, as if afraid she would run away if she let go.
Wen Shixue didn't make a fuss and followed obediently, her gaze lingering on their tightly clasped hands for a moment before shifting back to Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen had a tall, well-proportioned figure with perfect proportions, able to carry off any outfit, like a walking clothes rack, no less impressive than models. It wasn't surprising that someone with such a perfect and charming appearance would catch Zhang Tianhao's eye. Fortunately, she didn't like men, so Zhang Tianhao couldn't trick her away.
But one thing bothered Wen Shixue greatly: Who did Qin Zhen like? Had she met them? Which department were they in, what was their name, how old were they, what did they look like?
Wen Shixue pondered this question the whole way, letting Qin Zhen lead her, remaining silent throughout.
Xu Jianfan, who was about to return to the design department, had the fortune of witnessing this scene. His steps paused involuntarily. He felt that Qin Zhen now resembled a parent returning from a parent-teacher conference, and Wen Shixue was her delinquent child who had been called out at the meeting for bringing a bat to school. At this moment, she seemed to know she had done wrong and didn't dare to speak.
Xu Jianfan, seeing the rarely silent Wen Shixue: It was... strange and magical.
He leaned to the side and spoke softly, politely greeting them, "President Wen, Vice President Qin."
Qin Zhen suddenly realized this wasn't good, so she let go of Wen Shixue's hand.
The sudden emptiness in her palm made Wen Shixue snap back to attention. She first looked at Qin Zhen in confusion, then noticed Xu Jianfan beside them. She raised her hand and greeted him, "Hi. What are you doing here?"
"Just picked up some things, now heading back to the department." Xu Jianfan thought he had interrupted Wen Shixue and Qin Zhen's intimate moment and felt guilty. He very tactfully said, "I'll head back first, I won't bother you!"
Wen Shixue: "Go on, go on. Work hard and make lots of money for me."
Ally Xu Jianfan: "Yes, alright, you can rest assured."
The name "Zhu Ziming" as a designer was already known to a group of people. As long as he worked harder, he would definitely establish himself in this industry, write his own chapter, and prove himself to his parents!
Qin Zhen: "..."
Was he being too strangely docile?
Before she could think deeply, Xu Jianfan had already disappeared. Wen Shixue reached out behind her and gently poked her, "Why aren't you holding my hand anymore?"
Like a child who had been suddenly abandoned.
Qin Zhen said, "It was thoughtless of me. If the employees saw me leading you like that, it would damage your image."
How would people view her dignity and authority if the person in charge was led back like a child by a subordinate one level below her?
Wen Shixue blinked and said, "But they all know that you're not just the Vice President, you're also here to manage me on behalf of my parents." She held out her hand. "Besides, being led by you isn't something embarrassing. I like you holding my hand."
Qin Zhen felt as if she had just woken up. Only then did she remember how many times she had heard "like" from her. It was as if no matter what she did, she liked it, never showing any rejection or resistance. What was more fatal was that her liking was always heartfelt, moving and hard to refuse.
Qin Zhen felt her heart being seized, uncontrollably leaning towards Wen Shixue, trying to respond to her liking—a liking that wasn't just liking.
Qin Zhen suppressed her surging emotions, setting up a defense line for herself. She didn't take her hand again, lest she lose control and cross the line, holding on and not wanting to let go. So, she turned and walked straight ahead, "Walk properly."
She couldn't always indulge her, she couldn't.
Wen Shixue looked at her empty palm, her feet seemingly rooted to the spot. She looked up at the person who had also stopped and asked, "Qin Zhen, who is the person you like?"
She couldn't guess, she had no clue.
Qin Zhen's expression froze for a moment. Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the baseball bat in her hand—Wen Shixue's baseball bat.
Who? Who else could it be? That person was standing right behind her now, asking her innocently and curiously who she liked.
But she couldn't say it. Once this layer of relationship was pierced, their situation would become incredibly awkward. Forget being friends, they might not even be able to continue as superior and subordinate.
This wasn't the outcome she wanted. She still wanted to stay by her side for a longer time.
She slowly turned back, looked into those eyes that were as bright as ever, and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"Because I'm curious," Wen Shixue smiled, her eyes curving. With her hands behind her back, she suddenly walked towards her, looking up at her face. She was still so direct. "Anything related to you, I'm curious about, I want to know."
She wanted to understand Qin Zhen, wanted to understand everything about Qin Zhen, regardless of the reason.
Hearing this, Qin Zhen pursed her lips, her heart stirred. Sometimes she really wanted to ask her if she knew what she was saying, if she knew how tempting and how fatal every unintentional expression of genuine feeling was to someone who liked her.
But she felt she didn't need to ask, because if this child knew, she wouldn't be standing here with an innocent look, so close, fearlessly saying things that made one's heart flutter.
Unintentional flirting was the most deadly.
She couldn't help but compromise, admitting defeat in her thoughts: Why did I have to fall for her of all people...
She involuntarily raised her hand, originally intending to touch Wen Shixue's face, but was stopped by reason. She forcefully changed direction, letting her hand fall on her shoulder, gently stroking it, performing a redundant yet restrained action.
"I was lying to him," she heard her own voice say. "I don't have anyone I like."
Wen Shixue didn't know why, but as soon as she heard that Qin Zhen didn't have anyone she liked, her mood instantly brightened, like the sky clearing after rain. Even the disappointment she had felt earlier when she thought Qin Zhen liked someone was swept away.
She couldn't help but flash an incredibly brilliant smile, patted Qin Zhen's arm, and comforted her sincerely, "It's okay, you will. With our Lao Qin's qualifications, you don't need to worry about that kind of thing."
Qin Zhen: "..."
Is it just my imagination? Why does her smile seem... overly brilliant?
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