SCHS - Chapter 71
Chapter 71
Love that's forced isn't sweet, but sibling affection that's forced is definitely super sweet. And so, Xu Jianfan was coaxed and tricked by Wen Shixue into agreeing to this matter.
Xu Jianfan: Sorry, Dad!
But after hanging up the phone, he belatedly realized—wait, I'm a year older than her, why am I her younger brother?
He had actually been so confused that he let Wen Shixue take advantage of him???
Wen Shixue hung up the phone with a smile, pulled the blanket over herself, and planned to ignore worldly affairs and continue hibernating in Qin Zhen's arms. Then she heard Qin Zhen gently remind her, "Shixue, Young Master Xu is a year older than you. Is it really okay for you to openly take advantage of him like this?"
The key was that Xu Jianfan was still being silly, seemingly completely unaware.
Wen Shixue's eyelashes fluttered slightly. Her eyes opened, then closed again. She tucked her neck further in and said calmly, "You're six years older than him."
Qin Zhen didn't follow her train of thought and asked, puzzled, "So?"
"So if Xu Jianfan were my older brother, wouldn't you be a generation lower than him? How could I just stand by and watch him take such a big advantage of you?" Wen Shixue said shamelessly. "Only I can take advantage of you. No one else should even think about it."
Qin Zhen immediately found it both annoying and amusing. She raised her hand and rubbed her head, sighing helplessly, "Oh, you..."
Wen Shixue cheesily finished her sentence, "Oh me? I'm your dearest little darling, your precious baby."
Qin Zhen smiled, not refuting.
Wen Shixue thought for a moment and said, "Now you know that Xu Jianfan and I are going to trick Uncle Xu. As an accomplice, I'd like to interview you about your current feelings. How are you? Are you okay? Can you still accept this?"
Qin Zhen looked down at her, her slender fingers quietly stroking the back of her neck, affectionately. "I'm fine. After being with you, I'll encounter anything and can accept anything."
This was the unique benefit of having a girlfriend – being forced to adapt quickly.
Besides, she had already clearly sided with Wen Shixue. As long as it didn't harm Wen Shixue's interests, no matter how strange, novel, or unacceptable something was, she had to accept it—though she believed there shouldn't be anything stranger in this world than Wen Shixue's experience.
Although she felt sorry for Chairman Xu... a forced melon isn't sweet, especially when this melon was growing in her own home. She certainly couldn't help the Xu family force Wen Shixue and Xu Jianfan.
Wen Shixue gave her a loud kiss on the cheek and said sweetly, "My Lao Qin is the best." Then she closed her eyes again and nestled motionlessly in her arms.
Qin Zhen glanced at her work schedule and the time, and said softly, "You lie down for a bit. I'll call Secretary Pan, and then I'll come back to call you for the online meeting. You can sleep after the meeting, okay?"
Wen Shixue yawned, her eyes glistening with sleepiness, and nodded without thinking. She could guess without a doubt that Qin Zhen was calling Pan He to apologize. In this matter, others might not be innocent, but Pan He and Qin Zhen definitely were, because they were dragged into it for no reason.
She squeezed Qin Zhen's fingertips, brought them to her lips, and kissed them gently, her tone like a spoiled child, "Lao Qin, I'm sorry. There won't be a next time."
Qin Zhen smiled, leaned down, and kissed her forehead. "It's okay."
Qin Zhen sincerely apologized to Pan He for yesterday's events. Pan He had already learned the full story from Xu Rangshan and Chen Wanping and didn't blame her. He also asked her to help arrange his entry into Chenfeng later.
Xu Jianfan didn't plan to reveal his identity yet. To outsiders, he was still just a talented jewelry designer from an ordinary background. If a secretary suddenly appeared by his side, it would arouse suspicion. So, how to stay by Xu Jianfan's side without being suspected became a problem.
He didn't make things difficult for Qin Zhen, and Qin Zhen wouldn't make things difficult for him. She said she would help him figure something out, and they ended the call amicably. She turned and walked into Wen Shixue's room, sat gently on the edge of the bed, and watched with a smile as Wen Shixue, curled up in a ball under the blanket, wriggled towards her. It was simply unreasonably cute.
The smile in her eyes deepened. She couldn't help but reach out and stroke Wen Shixue's head, relaying Pan He's situation to her and offering a suggestion: "Let him come in as Young Master Xu's assistant. Young Master Xu is now considered the treasure of the design department, so it's normal for him to have an assistant."
Wen Shixue opened her eyes, thought for a moment, and asked seriously, "If he's not working for me but occupying an employee position at Chenfeng, will his salary be paid by the Xu family or Chenfeng?"
She didn't approve of the Xu family's behavior of monitoring Xu Jianfan in the first place. Because Pan He and Qin Zhen were different in nature; although Qin Zhen also had the responsibility of supervising her, she wouldn't stare at her and others cultivating relationships. And now she had to help Pan He get into Chenfeng. Getting in was one thing, but Pan He wasn't even working for her. If his salary had to be paid by her, wasn't that a bit unreasonable?
Unless Pan He also worked for her, she would absolutely not allow any meaningless expenses to be included in Chenfeng's financial statements!
Wen Shixue, who was very clear-headed when it came to money: Although I have money, I can't just waste it like this!
Qin Zhen smiled and said, "It'll be paid by the Xu family."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shixue made an "OK" gesture with her hand, got up, draped a dark green plaid shawl over herself, took out her laptop, and followed Qin Zhen to the living room, ready to have an online meeting with Chenfeng's department heads at any time.
...
The meeting lasted for nearly an hour, finalizing one-third of the business plan for the beginning of next year. After it ended, Wen Shixue adjusted the shawl around her shoulders, her expression calm and composed, and said to the department heads on the screen, "Thank you all for your hard work. The weather is cold, so please remember to stay warm and don't get sick."
Outside, the sky was dark, but inside, a few warm yellow lights were on, illuminating her face and making her features incredibly soft, as if covered by a gentle veil, adding a touch of quiet docility. This made the department heads feel a moment of trance, as if the Wen Shixue who used to pull out a "Convince by Virtue" bat during meetings was just a dream, and this quiet, gentle Wen Shixue was the real one.
Because a gentle President Wen was so rare, several department heads couldn't help but look at her a few more times.
Qin Zhen sat alone on another sofa with her laptop, looking at the gentle person on the screen. She couldn't help but look up. In the past few months, Wen Shixue had become increasingly mature and steady in her work, and her changes were evident in her words. Qin Zhen, who had accompanied her throughout, suddenly felt a sense of relief. Then she saw Wen Shixue resting her chin on her hand, looking at the computer screen, and frowning as she said, "That shouldn't be right."
Qin Zhen: "...What?"
The department heads were also confused.
Wen Shixue said seriously, "I've only been away for a few days, and you're looking at me so eagerly. Do you miss me, your boss, that much?"
"I'm a little touched. I must give you a holiday."
The department heads didn't dare to speak the truth, but their eyes lit up when they heard her mention a holiday. A holiday was great! Which worker didn't like holidays?
Wen Shixue thought seriously for a moment, then looked at the camera and said earnestly, "I've always been kind and considerate. I'll give everyone two days off, the day after tomorrow and the day after that. So, I'll wish everyone a happy weekend in advance! Alright, meeting adjourned!"
The department heads: "???"
The day after tomorrow and the day after that are just Saturday and Sunday! If it weren't for the fact that the weekend is already a holiday, we almost believed you!
Qin Zhen: "..."
Sure enough, Wen Shixue's mouth is a deceiving ghost.
After teasing the department heads, Wen Shixue hurriedly added before turning off the camera, "Oh, right, the head of the Design Department and the head of the Human Resources Department, message me later. I need to talk to you."
After all, it was something Qin Zhen had agreed to. No matter how reluctant she was, she had to handle it properly for Qin Zhen. After giving the instructions, she put away her laptop and suddenly remembered something, exclaiming, "Oh no!"
Qin Zhen closed her laptop and immediately looked up at her, concerned. "What's wrong?"
Wen Shixue frowned tightly. "I just remembered something. If Secretary Pan is coming... then it'll be too inconvenient for us to date in the office!"
She had to allocate some time to coordinate with Xu Jianfan and cultivate their sibling relationship, which meant she would have to reduce the time she spent boldly going to Qin Zhen's office to ask for kisses and hugs. Even the location of their dates would have to change.
Wen Shixue: My heart hurts so much!
Qin Zhen was speechless at her focus. So she hadn't thought it was inconvenient to date in the office before? Well, that did fit her fearless little devil personality...
Unexpectedly, Wen Shixue immediately perked up the next second, saying confidently, "Never mind, my backup location for office romance is the restroom. He can't possibly go into the women's restroom."
Qin Zhen: "???"
Qin Zhen: "Why don't you explain to me first why the restroom is a backup location?"
Who dates there???
Wen Shixue cupped her face and looked at her with a smile. "That's not suitable for explaining. I'll just give you a demonstration later."
Qin Zhen: "..."
What kind of strange things were stuffed into that little head of hers?
...
It was snowing again today. After finishing her work, Wen Shixue immediately tossed her laptop aside and lay on the bay window covered with soft cushions, watching the snow. She silently prayed for the snow to stop, or at least fall lightly, so it wouldn't hinder her and her girlfriend's journey home.
Then there was a knock on the door. Wen Shixue's newly acquired younger brother, Xu Jianfan, had brought Jiang Manwei's signed photo. Qin Zhen, who was sitting in the living room after submitting a shopping order, got up and said, "I'll get it."
After delivering the signed photo, Xu Jianfan had a deep conversation with Wen Shixue about the differences between their respective fathers, sighed enviously, and then left. Once he was gone, Wen Shixue curled back up on the bay window, watching the snow with a melancholic expression.
After telling Yu Hanhan that she had gotten the signed photo, Qin Zhen walked over to her and asked, "Are you unhappy?"
Wen Shixue leaned into her arms, "I miss home."
Qin Zhen gently saw through her. "Does our Shixue miss home?"
Wen Shixue's eyes curved into a smile, and she said cheekily, "Yes, I do. I haven't slept in my bed at home for several days, and I miss it very much."
"Soon," Qin Zhen smiled. "You can go back tomorrow night. I've already booked the flight."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shixue's eyes shone like the stars in the sky.
At 7:45 PM the next day, Wen Shixue finally boarded the flight home as she wished.
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