dkrc Chapter 68 Oh, I should have known better than to come here!
Chapter 68 Oh, I should have known better than to come here!
Shen Qingyue floored the gas pedal and sped to Cai Yanyan's villa. After parking the car, she drove in aggressively.
She walked to the door in her high heels and pressed the doorbell forcefully.
"Cai Yanyan! Open the door for me!"
The doorbell rang for a long time, but there was no response from inside.
Shen Qingyue knocked on the door again, but still no one answered.
She frowned, took out her phone, and called Cai Yanyan.
The phone rang more than a dozen times before it was finally answered.
"Hey~ Darling, what's wrong?" Cai Yanyan's voice came through the receiver, carrying a hint of laziness and laughter.
"Open the door!" Shen Qingyue asked coldly.
"Huh? I'm out shopping."
Cai Yanyan smiled deliberately and said, "What, you came to my house looking for me?"
What do you think?
Shen Qingyue gritted her teeth and said, "You come back here right now!"
"Oh dear, we can't go back."
Cai Yanyan said in a light tone, "I just went out, I won't be back until at least tonight, or maybe tomorrow. Or... could you wait for me at my door?"
"Cai Yanyan!"
Shen Qingyue was so angry she gritted her teeth; she knew this woman was definitely doing it on purpose.
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore."
Cai Yanyan, knowing when to stop, laughed and said, "I'm really not home, there's no point in you waiting for me. As for Chen Mo's matter..."
I really didn't tell him you liked him. He made it up himself, deliberately trying to drive a wedge between us.
Shen Qingyue scoffed, "Do you think I'd believe you again?"
Believe it or not, it's up to you.
Cai Yanyan said indifferently, "Anyway, I can't clear my name even if I jump into the Yellow River."
But darling, your reaction is so strong, could it be...?
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
Shen Qingyue blushed and quickly denied it, saying, "I just hate it when you cause trouble and affect our work!"
"Oh, work."
Cai Yanyan drawled out her words, her tone full of amusement.
"Fine, fine, if you say it's work, then it's work."
But I advise you, if you really like him, make your move sooner rather than later. That guy may not have much money right now, but he's good-looking and reliable. Take advantage of the time before you get married to have a sweet romance.
"Cai Yanyan!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more, bye~"
After Cai Yanyan finished speaking, she hung up the phone immediately.
"..."
Shen Qingyue stomped her feet in anger as she listened to the busy tone on her phone.
That woman, she got away so fast!
She stood at the door for a few minutes, but finally turned and left helplessly.
Forget it, let's let her off the hook for today and settle the score another day.
……
Unable to find anyone to settle scores with, and not wanting to go back to her own home, Shen Qingyue drove all the way back to her parents' house.
At this time of day, she is usually either at the company or on her way to meet a client.
She herself felt a little unaccustomed to coming back so early today.
After parking her car, she went into the villa and changed her shoes in the entryway.
"Miss is back?" Aunt Zhang, the nanny, poked her head out from the kitchen, somewhat surprised.
"Um."
Shen Qingyue nodded and asked, "Aunt Zhang, is my dad home?"
"Yes, Master is in his study."
Shen Qingyue changed into slippers and walked towards the study on the second floor.
I knocked on the door, and my father, Shen Zhenguo's, steady voice came from inside.
"Come in."
Shen Qingyue pushed open the door and went in, and saw her father sitting at his desk looking at documents.
"Dad," she called out.
Shen Zhenguo looked up and was somewhat surprised to see her.
"Qingyue? Why are you back so early today?"
"Um……"
Shen Qingyue mumbled, "Nothing much happened at the company, so I came here."
She can't exactly say that she was too upset by her best friend to work, can she?
Shen Zhenguo looked her over carefully for a few moments and asked, "You don't look well. Are you too tired from work?"
"No, it's alright." Shen Qingyue shook her head and sat down on the sofa next to her.
Shen Zhenguo asked, "How's the project progressing lately?"
He is the chairman of the company. Although he doesn't manage the day-to-day operations much anymore, he still gets involved in major projects.
In particular, the project that Shen Qingyue was in charge of was related to her position in the company, so it was given considerable importance.
"It's in the final stages, and we're currently coordinating with the client regarding acceptance procedures."
Shen Qingyue gave a brief report on the project, including its current progress, the problems encountered, and the subsequent plans.
She spoke very professionally and clearly, and Shen Zhenguo nodded repeatedly as he listened.
"Excellent, you did a great job on this project."
Shen Zhenguo praised, "It seems that letting you take charge of large projects independently was the right thing to do; you've grown very quickly."
"Thank you, Dad." Shen Qingyue smiled slightly.
She was still very happy to have her father's approval.
After the work report was finished, the study was quiet for a moment.
Shen Zhenguo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and suddenly changed the subject.
"Qingyue, work is important, but personal matters shouldn't be ignored. You're 31 this year; it's time to think about settling down."
Shen Qingyue's heart tightened; she knew what was coming had finally arrived.
That's why she wanted to move out.
"dad."
She tried to deflect the question by saying, "I'm busy with work right now, I don't have time to think about these things."
"No time?"
Shen Zhenguo frowned and said, "Time can't be squeezed out. If you keep throwing yourself into work like this, when will you ever be able to settle down?"
"I……"
Don't make excuses.
Shen Zhenguo interrupted her, saying in a serious tone, "I've already spoken with your Uncle Wang. His son, Wang Zhe, is back from abroad. You two can meet sometime this week."
"Wang Zhe?"
Shen Qingyue paused for a moment, then said, "That bookworm boy who always followed me around when we were little?"
"What bookworm?"
Shen Zhenguo glared at her. "He's a PhD now, working at a top international tech company, earning a million a year."
Shen Qingyue: "..."
It wasn't that she looked down on Wang Zhe, it's just... she really hadn't considered going on a blind date with him.
"Dad, I really don't have that in mind right now."
Shen Qingyue made a last-ditch effort, saying, "The project is about to launch, and there's still a lot of work to be done..."
"No matter how busy you are with work, you can always find time to eat a meal, right?"
Shen Zhenguo's attitude was firm and brooked no argument.
"It's settled then. I'll have your mom arrange a time next week for you two young people to meet. Whether it works out or not is another matter, but at least you can get to know each other."
"..."
Looking at her father's unquestionable face, Shen Qingyue knew that nothing she said would make a difference.
Ugh, I wish I hadn't come back!
She sighed and said helplessly, "Fine, I'll see you then."
It's just a meal, nothing more.
Shen Zhenguo's expression softened when he saw that she had agreed.
"That's more like it. I've met Wang Zhe before. He's handsome and a good match for you. He's liked you since he was little."
Shen Qingyue didn't reply, but subconsciously she was thinking about something else.
I left Chen Mo on the road, and it's raining. Will he be able to hail a taxi?
They also wouldn't know whether he's met with the client or not.
Should I send a message to ask?
……