SCHS - Chapter 79
Chapter 79
When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth. Attending physical education class honestly was impossible, never in this lifetime.
Wen Shixue immediately slid off the treadmill, maintaining a safe distance from it, and righteously declared that she was taking sick leave and wouldn't attend class, which inexplicably reminded Qin Zhen of the saying, "Dao is one foot high, the devil is ten feet high."
Wen Shixue hugged her phone and ran back to the bedroom, burrowing into the soft duvet as if nothing had happened.
Qin Zhen watched her figure disappear through the bedroom door and shook her head helplessly. If Wen Shixue wasn't willing, she couldn't force her. Moreover, exercise requires persistence; Wen Shixue's resistance would make it meaningless. She could only try to guide her.
Wen Shixue curled up in bed, thinking about how her "physiological needs" class had turned into a physical education class. Her heart felt instantly miserable. She found that Qin Zhen was getting better and better at handling her. Fortunately, Qin Zhen still prioritized her wishes and wouldn't force her, otherwise... she would definitely put on a show of crying like a poor little thing on the spot!
She scrolled through her emails and messages, confirmed there were no work-related notifications, and then, feeling completely relaxed, found Xu Jianfan to chat. She asked about Pan He's situation and Jiang Manwei's situation, and only felt relieved after confirming that neither side had encountered any problems.
As they were chatting, Xu Jianfan had to take a phone call, and the "Engagement Cancellation Squad" chat was interrupted.
The call was from Tao Wanwan, who asked him on the phone if he knew the boss of Shuangmeng Jewelry.
Before officially entering the industry, Xu Jianfan had done a lot of research on various jewelry companies in the industry. Shuangmeng Jewelry Company ranked among the top ten domestic jewelers, known for its novel and avant-garde designs. As for the boss of Shuangmeng Jewelry, he had seen interviews but didn't know the person.
Although he was also a young master from a wealthy family, he didn't know many of the famous jewelry company presidents in the country, having just returned.
"I don't know him," he said. "What happened? Do you need to find him for something?"
He was a warm-hearted person. If Tao Wanwan really had an urgent matter to discuss with the other party, he would definitely help if he could. Now he had Pan He, who had extensive connections, and the distinguished Miss Wen, so it wouldn't be difficult to get in touch.
Moreover, helping Tao Wanwan solve her troubles would allow her to work better, for Chenfeng, and for Wen Shixue.
He suspected that his eagerness was probably because he had subconsciously become a designer and a "career fan" of Chenfeng. As for why he had become like this, it was likely due to the double infection buff on his brain: Wen Shixue's proactive attitude towards making money for Chenfeng and the temptation of canceling the engagement.
Tao Wanwan picked up the black business card. It clearly printed the four large characters "Shuangmeng Jewelry" and the name and phone number of its boss, Fu Xiangwen. This was given to her by the other party's secretary when she and Du Xianyu attended a jewelry event last time, when Du Xianyu wasn't by her side. The secretary had asked her to please accept it for future needs.
She had quite a talent for design, but her mind was always several beats slower than others when it came to workplace interactions. So, at the time, she didn't understand what "future needs" referred to. Out of politeness, she foolishly accepted it. Then the other party asked about Xu Jianfan, expressing regret that he wasn't there.
She frowned at the time, vaguely sensing something strange about it. As a result, the other party suddenly started praising Chenfeng in front of her, commending Chenfeng for its rapid and steady growth.
Even though I find what you're saying strange, as long as you praise Chenfeng, we're friends—with this mindset, she stopped being suspicious, and her mood instantly improved.
But in the past few days, she suddenly realized—the other party was trying to poach her, and also Xu Jianfan, the little genius in their department!
She originally didn't want to change companies, especially after learning a few days ago that Wen Shixue remembered the design style of each and every one of them, she wanted to change companies even less. But she didn't know if Xu Jianfan's thoughts were the same as hers, nor did she know if Fu Xiangwen had contacted him. That's why she specifically called him before the upcoming exhibition to gauge his stance.
As soon as Tao Wanwan heard that he didn't know him, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good that you don't know him." Then she paused, probing, "Did Shuangmeng Jewelry... call you?"
Even if Xu Jianfan was foolish, he could understand the meaning of her words. He smiled very gently and asked in return, "They contacted you, didn't they? What are you thinking? Don't you want to stay at Chenfeng anymore?"
"No!" Tao Wanwan immediately said, "I think Chenfeng is great!"
Because President Wen is here, Chenfeng is even better!
Xu Jianfan was actually worried that Tao Wanwan wanted to leave. After hearing her firm words, he immediately felt relieved and then laughed easily, "I'm a nail house at Chenfeng, no one can pry me away."
Now, wanting him to leave Chenfeng wasn't just a matter of whether he and Wen Shixue were willing; if he left, his father Xu Rangshan would definitely be the first to disagree.
Tao Wanwan patted her chest: "Oh, then I'm relieved. You should rest now, good night, see you tomorrow, bye-bye~"
"Okay, bye-bye."
As for tomorrow's exhibition, with Wen Shixue by their side, who would dare to try and poach them?
...
Just as Wen Shixue put down her phone, her mother, Meng Yuezhu, called for her daily check-in. She casually scooped the rabbit plushie into her arms and hugged it, her mood light as she paced around the room, then moved to the balcony to watch the snow while chatting.
Qin Zhen finished tidying up and returned to the room to see her standing on the balcony, her figure slender and beautiful, her back view also captivating. A gust of cold wind swept in, suddenly passing through her dark long hair, making her pajamas cling tightly to her body, making her appear even more delicate and frail.
Qin Zhen saw her shoulders shiver, as if she was frozen and retreating back into the room. She immediately walked over and closed the window, firmly preventing her from catching a cold by standing in the wind: "Just talk on the phone inside, the wind is strong on the balcony, be careful not to catch a cold."
Wen Shixue looked up at her, her phone pressed to her ear. Meng Yuezhu's voice came through, with a hint of a smile: "It seems Xiao Qin is treating you well."
Wen Shixue immediately beamed: "Of course, after all, Xiao Qin was entrusted by Chairman Wen and Madam Chairman to take care of me. If she didn't treat me well, how could she explain it to you?"
Qin Zhen was startled, not expecting her to be on the phone with Meng Yuezhu. If she had known, she would have spoken more politely and distantly, to avoid Meng Yuezhu hearing anything unusual. At the same time, she was relieved that her tone just now hadn't sounded overly intimate.
Then Wen Shixue handed her the phone: "Xiao Qin, Madam Meng wants to talk to you for a bit."
Qin Zhen's gaze fell on the bright screen, then on Wen Shixue's calm face, before she took the phone and calmly said, "Auntie Meng."
She quietly lowered her eyes, waiting for the other party's reply, her demeanor calm and obedient, a rare sight for her usual self.
Wen Shixue shook her arms, as if trying to shake off the cold air lingering in her sleeves, then quietly climbed onto the bed, lying comfortably in the duvet with a pair of bright, sparkling eyes watching her girlfriend who was talking to her mother.
Calling her Auntie Meng now, calling her Mom in the future. That's what she thought.
From now on, her home would be Qin Zhen's home, her parents would be Qin Zhen's parents. Everything Qin Zhen didn't have, everything she wanted to have, she would give her. She would absolutely not let her Lao Qin live a worse life than anyone else!
She didn't know what Meng Yuezhu was saying to Qin Zhen, she could only hear Qin Zhen answering like she was receiving orders, saying "Okay," and "Got it." But from Qin Zhen's calm and slightly smiling face, it shouldn't be anything worrying.
Qin Zhen hung up the phone and walked towards her. She was lying on her side, propping her head up, looking at her and asking, "What did my mom say to you?"
Qin Zhen placed her phone on the bedside table: "It's the end of the year, Auntie Meng told us not to just focus on work and forget to rest, to pay more attention to our health, and also to make sure you don't catch a cold from the wind and get sick, to take good care of you, manage you a bit more, and tell them if anything happens." Then she brushed aside Wen Shixue's long hair and said, "From now on, don't talk on the phone on the balcony when it's cold, got it?"
Wen Shixue patted her hand, saying with a reliable expression, "Relax, I'm healthy, I won't get sick from a little wind."
Qin Zhen neither agreed nor disagreed, but softly said "Hmm?" and asked, "Then why did our student Wen just ask for sick leave?"
Wen Shixue: "?"
Good heavens, is this the legendary boomerang?!—Small matter, don't panic.
She touched her thick, luxuriant long hair, her eyes turned to Qin Zhen again, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she smiled slyly. She got up and looked straight at her, quickly switching into character, saying innocently, "I didn't know either, my chest just started feeling stuffy after I got on the treadmill."
Qin Zhen watched her act silently, wondering if she would claim to be allergic to treadmills later.
But Wen Shixue clearly had no intention of saying she was allergic. Instead, she extended two slender fingers and pressed the black button on the chest of her goose-yellow pajamas, lifting her pointed chin slightly towards her, as if inviting her: "If Teacher Qin doesn't believe me, you can personally help me check my body."
Her intention couldn't be more obvious.
Qin Zhen didn't guess her train of thought. She laughed softly and took her slender white wrist, her thumb gently stroking her skin, saying, "Checking bodies is the school doctor's job. Am I not your teacher?"
Wen Shixue's voice returned to normal in a second: "Part-time, you hold all the positions in the entire school."
Qin Zhen: "..."
Then this school must be too poor.
Seeing that she wasn't making a move, Wen Shixue suddenly pushed her onto the bed, flipped over and sat on top of her, looking down from above: "If the teacher doesn't check, then the student will help the teacher check her body."
Qin Zhen: "?"
Wen Shixue: "I'm a student who's hit puberty now, I just like to challenge authority."
Qin Zhen: "..."
Well, you don't need to prepare such a rich character setting...
As a result, before Wen Shixue could challenge authority, she sneezed twice first. Qin Zhen immediately got up and looked at her. She quickly said, "One thought, two curses, three colds. Only two sneezes, still far off."
As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately sneezed twice more.
Wen Shixue: "..."
Qin Zhen looked at her intently: "Did your saying tell you what the fourth sneeze counts as?"
"Counts as..." she tentatively said, "Year-end clearance, buy one get one free?"
Qin Zhen didn't say another word and pressed her back into the duvet. She confidently guaranteed: "I won't get sick, don't worry."
As a result, she caught a cold the next day and developed a low fever, not even going to the company.
Wen Shixue: "..."
—Damn the heavens!
The jewelry design exhibition was also changed, with Qin Zhen attending in her place.
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