SCHS - Chapter 103
Chapter 103
At the meeting, Wen Shixue conveyed the task of changing or improving the packaging to the relevant departments, giving them a generous deadline. She then confirmed the smooth progress of the collaboration with "Gui Hong" and finally discussed potential partners with everyone. The meeting concluded successfully.
However, she noticed something during the meeting: every time Qin Zhen, sitting across from her, instinctively reached to brush her hair, she would stiffen and then casually lower her hand, as if hiding a secret that couldn't be known.
She was intensely curious about everything concerning her girlfriend, so after the meeting, she naturally turned her steps and followed Qin Zhen into the Vice President's office.
Qin Zhen heard the click-clack of her small heels following behind her and very consciously held the door open, waiting for her to enter.
As soon as the door closed, Wen Shixue started getting handsy, reaching out to see the secret beneath her neck. After seeing it clearly, she drew out her words meaningfully, "So that's what it is~"
Then she stood on tiptoe and planted another loud kiss on that spot, fully embracing her shamelessness.
She asked, "Did anyone see?"
Qin Zhen replied, "Secretary Bai."
It was her momentary oversight; she hadn't noticed the hickey on the side of her neck when she changed clothes that morning, otherwise, she would have worn a turtleneck sweater to cover it today.
Fortunately, her mindset was more open than before. With Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu backing her, even if such a small incident occurred, she could face it with more composure and ease.
If Bai Jing found out... then so be it.
Wen Shixue asked curiously, "Did Secretary Bai ask anything?"
Qin Zhen opened her thermos cup, and a thin wisp of steam drifted out, brushing against her jawline. She tasted the temperature, and while handing the cup to Wen Shixue, she said, "She asked if I was in a relationship. I admitted it—drink some water."
Wen Shixue took the cup and asked again, "Then Secretary Bai didn't guess anything?"
"No," Qin Zhen said.
Wen Shixue raised her delicate eyebrows, didn't ask further, and turned to drink the water gracefully.
Just then, Bai Jing knocked and entered, her gaze meeting Wen Shixue's, who was holding the thermos cup and drinking. Wen Shixue calmly lowered her hand and greeted her.
Bai Jing bowed slightly in return, "Good day, President Wen." Then she placed the documents Qin Zhen needed on the desk and silently withdrew.
The moment the office door closed, she suddenly came to her senses.
Was President Wen just drinking from Vice President Qin's water cup? Is this the superior-subordinate relationship between their Chenfeng boss and vice president?
Why does it feel a bit... gay?
She furrowed her brow, her head full of question marks.
Although, thinking about it carefully, there wasn't really a problem. It wasn't uncommon for close same-sex friends to share a water cup, but why did she feel like something was off?
Secretary Bai was bewildered: Could it be that I have a problem???
After Bai Jing left, Wen Shixue turned to look at Qin Zhen. The other woman was calmly flipping through documents, seemingly unconcerned that Bai Jing had seen her drinking from her cup.
She walked over, turned Qin Zhen's face towards her, and tilted her head up to kiss her. There was no longer any obstruction or rejection. She knew now, Vice President Qin had changed.
Her backbone had stiffened.
...
The silver snow faded, time flew by like a white steed, and April brought drizzling summer rain.
"Gui Hong" officially announced its collaboration with Chenfeng in mid-April. The anniversary merchandise would be officially released on the anniversary day in May. As soon as the official announcement was made, it sparked heated discussion among netizens.
@SonOfMiracles: He's here, he's here, Lao Yang has brought the merchandise I wanted again!
@LittleSunflowerMommyClassIsStarting: Dream crossover, double fandoms rejoice?
@TreesWithLightCanGrow: Good heavens, why do I feel like Chenfeng Jewelry has been particularly active lately? Am I so poor I'm hallucinating?
@AdvisingPeopleToStudyMedicineWillBeStruckByLightning: Brother, you're not hallucinating. There are indeed quite a few brands collaborating with Chenfeng recently, and just a few days ago, Director Jin Yue's finished drama was also a collaboration with Chenfeng. How about that, do you feel surrounded by Chenfeng Jewelry yet? [Dog head][Dog head][Dog head]
@AchooAchooAchoo: As someone who's followed Chenfeng since its appearance, I suddenly feel like I've watched a child grow up. Who was it who called my child a small workshop back then! Come out and face death!
@TypingCan'tSaveTheLazyWriter: Just for the looks of Vice President Qin and the designers, I have to shout with a decaying voice: Chenfeng, charge for Mommy!!!
Wen Shixue stood in front of a shelf, head down, scrolling through her phone screen, reading the online discussions about Chenfeng. While popularity was a good thing, these silly netizens were starting to lust after her beautiful wife again!
Wen Shixue: When I go public, I'll nip all you love rivals in the bud, hmph! [Ruthless.JPG]
She put away her phone, her hand just touching the goods on the shelf, when a serious reminder came from beside her ear: "Shixue, we already have cola at home."
Yes, summer had arrived, and she no longer had to abstain from cola. It was just that Qin Zhen still kept an eye on her, afraid she'd actually buy a two-liter bottle and chug it at home.
"There are only three cans left at home..." she said pitifully, her brows drooping like a little dog caught in the rain, utterly pathetic.
Qin Zhen: "..."
She compromised, "Don't drink too much in one day, be moderate, got it?"
Wen Shixue immediately grabbed two packs, smiling sweetly as she agreed, "Got it!"
Qin Zhen sighed with gentle eyes. Wen Shixue's work schedule had only increased recently; she had to attend summits and exhibitions, which was truly hard work. Seeing how hard the child was working, she'd indulge her just this once.
Tomorrow was the weekend and she wasn't working, so Wen Shixue wasn't in a hurry to go home. She dragged Qin Zhen to a furniture store, leisurely and happily adding new bowls and chopsticks – the couple's kind, of course. Then she picked out a few new sets of bed sheets and sofa covers, the meaning quite obvious.
When she turned to look at Qin Zhen again, she found that the tips of her ears had already quietly turned red, and she cleared her throat awkwardly, avoiding her gaze.
Qin Zhen being thin-skinned was one thing, but being happy about it was another. Because she had always dreamed of buying home goods with the person she loved, decorating their own home. This was the simple, beautiful, and happy life she yearned for.
Wen Shixue propped her face with her hand, tilting her head and looking at her with eyes full of affection: "Miss Qin, if you keep radiating your charm to me outside, then I can only..."
Qin Zhen looked at her, her eyes seeming to ask, "What can you do?"
Wen Shixue's almond eyes curved into crescents: "Only children make choices, adults like everywhere." She took a step closer to her, leaning in to her slightly reddened ear, whispering suggestively, "Or does my Lao Qin prefer the sofa?"
Qin Zhen immediately wrapped her arms tightly around her waist: "Be serious."
Around nine in the evening, the gentle moonlight melted into the heavy black clouds of the night sky, casting a clear moonbeam that fell like petals wilting before the tightly closed window.
Wen Shixue's feet were clean and beautiful, her ankles slender and long, her neatly trimmed, pretty toes rubbing against the sofa, then suddenly curling up as if electrocuted. The back of her neck was damp with thin sweat, sticking to a few strands of soft, dark long hair, making her skin appear as fair as the moonlight outside the window.
She lay back, welcoming Qin Zhen's kiss, and then heard her voice winding around her ear, lightly brushing her earlobe, making her feel a little ticklish.
"Where does Shixue like it?" she heard Qin Zhen ask.
Unlike her usual questioning tone, Qin Zhen was clearly somewhat serious, asking the question out of a desire to satisfy her in every way.
Where...
Taking advantage of a moment's rest, she suddenly flipped up and sat astride her, pinning her beneath her. Her eyes curved into two little crescent moons, and she leaned down to tease her earlobe, speaking both suggestively and righteously: "Only children make choices, adults like everywhere."
"As long as it's with you."
After hearing this, Qin Zhen slowly raised her hand and stroked her head, her gaze incredibly gentle: "Mm, me too."
Her preferences were easy to guess; as long as Wen Shixue liked it, she liked it, because she believed that no matter how mischievous or wild Wen Shixue was, she wouldn't act recklessly.
Hearing this, the smile in Wen Shixue's eyes deepened: "Then Teacher Qin, you'd better lie still."
"I'm going to continue offending my superior."
...
After the drama wrapped up, Jiang Manwei also went home to rest. She was used to taking a break for a while after filming a drama, taking on work based on her mood in between. However, she made an exception for Chenfeng; as long as Chenfeng needed her, she would definitely help, especially to help Wen Shixue and Xu Jianfan break off their engagement.
Wen Shixue held a small meeting with Qin Zhen and the head of the marketing department to discuss whether the batch of jewelry sponsored for Director Jin Yue's drama should be displayed and photographed by Chenfeng's own models or by Jiang Manwei, the brand ambassador, herself. Bai Jing was responsible for recording the meeting content.
The purpose of the sponsorship was to sell the products, so Chenfeng had planned from the beginning to take a separate set of photos for this series of products. Wen Shixue's idea was to have Jiang Manwei personally shoot them. Firstly, it was her drama, which could serve as promotion and drive sales; secondly, she was the female lead, with the female lead halo, was there any fear that this series wouldn't sell well?
Smart business people must learn to maximize profits and learn to utilize valuable people.
Qin Zhen knew what she was thinking, and their ideas coincided. Although the head of the marketing department didn't know what kind of halo Jiang Manwei had, based on the consideration of maximizing publicity, he also strongly agreed with her idea and even suggested that Jiang Manwei could do a sales livestream as well.
Wen Shixue tapped her pen lightly on the desk twice, saying with great confidence, "Okay, that's decided. I'll talk to her. Secretary Bai, you're responsible for handling the drafting of the contract agreement. That's all, meeting adjourned."
The head of the marketing department was rushing back to process market research data, so he had to push open the glass door and leave a step ahead of Wen Shixue and Qin Zhen. Wen Shixue, on the other hand, slowly got up from her seat, typing on her phone while walking towards the door.
Qin Zhen was sitting by the door. She had just picked up the collaboration documents she hadn't finished reading when she looked up and saw Wen Shixue buried in her phone, looking like she could crash into the glass door at any moment.
Bai Jing, holding her laptop, watched with wide eyes as their serious Vice President Qin, who disliked being touched, walked over in quick steps, swiftly wrapped her arms around President Wen's slender waist, pulled her back, and said in a low, doting yet serious voice, "Don't look at your phone while walking, watch where you're going."
Wen Shixue leaned against her embrace, looked up, and suddenly gave her a sweet smile.
Bai Jing was shocked and hugged her laptop tightly.
—Excuse me, is this what she thinks it means???
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