Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Chen Jinzhao remained expressionless, looking up at Zhuang Xiaoyue, who was smiling playfully. Zhuang Xiaoyue surveyed the office and, finding no one else present, her smile widened.
"What instructions does President Yu have for me?" Chen Jinzhao asked proactively.
Zhuang Xiaoyue didn't answer but asked with a smile, "Brother Chen, why is no one else in the office?"
"Am I not a person?"
"Oh, I didn't mean that. Where did everyone else go?" Zhuang Xiaoyue asked coquettishly. Anyone else hearing these words might have melted.
Chen Jinzhao, having experienced much, remained unfazed.
"Oh..."
"They had a last-minute arrangement and won't be back until the afternoon," Chen Jinzhao said, curious to see what Zhuang Xiaoyue was up to.
Zhuang Xiaoyue's eyes lit up.
Unless Chen Jinzhao was a beast, two hours... should be enough!
She walked behind Chen Jinzhao, massaged his shoulders, and then leaned in to whisper into his ear, filling his nostrils with a pleasant fragrance.
It had to be said, Zhuang Xiaoyue certainly had her ways.
Chen Jinzhao almost fell for it, but he smiled faintly and said, "Xiaoyue, what are you doing? If someone sees, they'll misunderstand."
Zhuang Xiaoyue giggled, "Oh, Brother Chen, I like you, is that not allowed?"
Chen Jinzhao feigned panic and said, "No, no, if President Yu finds out, she'll kill me. You can eat anything, but you can't say anything carelessly. You should go back."
The next second.
Zhuang Xiaoyue wrapped her arms around Chen Jinzhao's neck and rubbed his head.
She pouted in his ear and pleaded, "Brother Jinzhao, I won't tell President Yu. You know, I think you're the most charming man in the entire company. No one can compare to you, not even Su Jinghui before. Su Jinghui is so weak in front of Brother Jinzhao. You're so masculine; my heart races every time I see you. I can't help it."
Chen Jinzhao recalled the video he had just watched, and Zhuang Xiaoyue's seductive demeanor lingered in his mind.
It was a stark contrast to her current innocent appearance.
It made Chen Jinzhao feel nauseous.
"Really... really? Am I that outstanding?" Chen Jinzhao stammered.
A hint of disgust and disdain flickered in Zhuang Xiaoyue's eyes, but she still said sweetly, "Of course. Your strengths are hard for others to discover. Perhaps only I care about you the most?"
"Brother..."
"I want it!"
Chen Jinzhao felt disgusted. How could such a woman dare to say such things?
"No, I can't!"
He pushed Zhuang Xiaoyue away. To her surprise, Chen Jinzhao said with righteous indignation, "I cannot betray President Yu. Please behave yourself, or I will tell President Yu."
Zhuang Xiaoyue was stunned.
This loser actually rejected her?
Was he crazy?
For a moment, Zhuang Xiaoyue was bewildered, wondering if her charm had diminished or if Chen Jinzhao was simply too upright.
"Brother Jinzhao, I really like you," Zhuang Xiaoyue forced out a few tears.
She begged Chen Jinzhao not to reveal what had happened, as she still had a mission to complete and naturally didn't want to be kicked out by Yu Mengzhi. How would she explain it to her superiors?
Chen Jinzhao's scolding for her improper conduct made Zhuang Xiaoyue truly panic.
She quickly apologized to Chen Jinzhao, hoping he wouldn't tell anyone, and almost knelt down.
This made her feel aggrieved.
Her previous tactics had always worked, so why had she failed against this simpleton?
Chen Jinzhao watched Zhuang Xiaoyue's panicked state and rejoiced inwardly. He repeatedly said, "What you're doing is wrong. You're so young, why not do something better? And you have plenty of youth left, don't waste it on me."
These words were like the Tang Monk's scriptures to Zhuang Xiaoyue, tormenting her to death.
She kept nodding, like a pecking chick.
Finally.
Chen Jinzhao suddenly added, "Can you imitate a dog's bark once? Otherwise, I'll tell President Yu about what just happened."
Zhuang Xiaoyue: "???"
What was this line of thinking?
"Brother, are you joking with me?" Zhuang Xiaoyue was angry inside; this was too humiliating.
Chen Jinzhao retorted, "Do I look like I'm joking?"
Zhuang Xiaoyue felt extreme shame.
As Chen Jinzhao picked up his phone, preparing to call Yu Mengzhi, Zhuang Xiaoyue rushed forward and pressed his hand, "I'll do it, I'll do it, okay?"
Chen Jinzhao smiled at her.
Zhuang Xiaoyue lowered her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes, "Woof, woof! Woof woof!"
"Not good enough."
"Not energetic enough."
Zhuang Xiaoyue: "!!!"
To avoid Yu Mengzhi finding out, Zhuang Xiaoyue had no choice but to bark like a dog again.
Chen Jinzhao watched Zhuang Xiaoyue with interest. He had to admit, she mimicked it quite well. He continued to find fault and told Zhuang Xiaoyue to look him in the eye. Zhuang Xiaoyue's face turned so red it could almost drip blood.
"Woof woof!"
"Woof woof woof woof!!!"
Later on.
Zhuang Xiaoyue even became quite animated.
Chen Jinzhao found it strange. Zhuang Xiaoyue's eyes went from initial anger to shame, and then gradually to shyness.
If this continued, something might happen.
"Stop, that's enough. Leave my office immediately, or I might change my mind at any moment," Chen Jinzhao gestured towards the door. Zhuang Xiaoyue glared at Chen Jinzhao with shame and anger, bit her red lips tightly, and turned to leave the office.
Chen Jinzhao shook his head.
This woman was too crazy. He wondered what her purpose was in coming here.
Shortly after Zhuang Xiaoyue left, Mo Chengkun returned from outside. His gaze towards Chen Jinzhao was peculiar.
Chen Jinzhao knew that Old Mo had misunderstood him and quickly explained, "Uncle Mo, please don't misunderstand. Zhuang Xiaoyue wanted to cause trouble for me, I was just teaching her a lesson."
Mo Chengkun said righteously, "Don't worry, I won't betray you."
Chen Jinzhao: "..."
"Uncle Mo, listen to me..."
"Little Chen, do you not even trust me? I don't have many good points, but I'm loyal. If I promise not to tell, I absolutely won't tell," Mo Chengkun vowed, patting his chest.
"It's just..."
"You young people play too wild. How can you even imitate a dog's bark? I don't understand; maybe I'm really old."
Fine.
Chen Jinzhao decided not to explain anymore.
There was no way to clear his name now.
He might as well lie down and accept the ridicule.
At that time.
Zhuang Xiaoyue carefully returned to her office. After being anxious for a long time, she was relieved when Yu Mengzhi didn't summon her for questioning. She thought that Chen Jinzhao indeed hadn't told Yu Mengzhi about their encounter.
Speaking of which.
When Chen Jinzhao had teased her in the office earlier, Zhuang Xiaoyue had been very angry at first, but then she gradually found that feeling she only experienced when playing games with her master.
This led to the shy scenes that followed.
Now, whenever she thought of Chen Jinzhao, she felt that he had done it on purpose, and it stirred a strange feeling in her heart.
How could this be?!