Jiang Mingzhu: "Of course my brother taught me."
Zhou Li: "Don't blame me."
Jiang Mingzhu suddenly came forward and kissed him again, "You are indeed the one who taught me. You are so kind to me, doesn't it just show that vixens are more powerful?"
Zhou Li: "..."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Brother obviously likes vixens, but he refuses to admit it."
——
On Monday morning, as soon as she arrived at the company, Jiang Mingzhu met Zhan Yubai who came to deliver breakfast to Zhou Li.
Jiang Mingzhu no longer wanted to pay attention to Zhan Yubai, but Zhan Yubai stepped forward to block her.
Zhan Yubai: "I'm really sorry about what happened on Friday. I thought you and Yan Qing were over."
Jiang Mingzhu: "A little person like me can't afford Mr. Zhan to apologize to me."
The sinister tone made the person feel particularly uncomfortable.
Zhan Yubai thought Jiang Mingzhu would give her some face, but he didn't expect her to be so confident - who gave her the capital?
Zhan Yubai's face stiffened for a moment, and then he smiled again, "I don't know how to compensate you. Let's do this. I'll ask Zhou Li to give you a salary increase. I hope you can forgive me this time."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Mr. Zhan is interested, but Mr. Zhou has already made it up to me, so you don't need to bother talking."
After saying these words openly, Jiang Mingzhu bypassed Zhan Yubai and went to the office, leaving Zhan Yubai standing there with a pale face.
Although Jiang Mingzhu's words just now were spoken in a very calm tone, Zhan Yubai felt it was extremely harsh and even provocative.
No, it's not like that, Jiang Mingzhu was just provoking her.
Now, she doesn't even pretend anymore.
Zhan Yubai regretted her previous decision. She offended Zhou Li this time, but in turn gave Jiang Mingzhu a chance. During this period, she must coax Zhou Li well, and she must not let Jiang Mingzhu take advantage of him again. Enter the space.
The best way is to stay with Zhou Li every day.
Zhan Yubai adjusted his breathing and came to Zhou Li's office with breakfast.
After knocking on the door, it was Liang Cong who opened the door.
Liang Cong: "Mr. Zhan."
Zhan Yubai: "Liang Zhu, good morning, isn't Zhou Li in the office?"
Liang Cong: "Mr. Zhou is on a business trip."
Zhan Yubai: "...on a business trip?"
Liang Cong: "Yes."
Zhan Yubai: "Where did he go on a business trip? Why didn't he take you with him?"
Liang Cong: "I don't know that either, Mr. Zhou didn't say anything."
Zhan Yubai came out of Wanhua and sat in the car, his expression still not recovered.
Zhou Li usually takes Liang Cong with him on business trips, but this time he didn't even take Liang Cong with him... Where did he go?
Zhan Yubai took out his cell phone and called Zhou Li. The message was that the call could not be connected at the moment. He should be on the plane.
Zhan Yubai immediately contacted someone to check Zhou Li's flight, and received a reply within ten minutes. Zhou Li flew to Huaicheng.
Zhan Yubai remembered that Wanhua seemed to have a new factory there.
She was relieved for a moment.
——
When Jiang Mingzhu was delivering coffee to Zhou Li, she realized that he hadn't come today.
But Jiang Mingzhu didn't ask any more questions, put down her coffee and left. She thought Zhou Li was just a little late.
As a result, when I went to deliver the things before get off work, there was still no one in the office.
The display on the table was almost the same as when she came in the morning. Has this guy not been to the company all day?
Jiang Mingzhu put down the documents and left the office, and happened to meet Liang Cong.
Liang Cong: "Are you looking for Mr. Zhou?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I'm giving you something. I've put it on the table. Please convey it to me."
Liang Cong: "Mr. Zhou is on a business trip and his return date has not yet been determined."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Oh, that's it, let's wait and see when he comes back."
Then she left.
Liang Cong looked at Jiang Mingzhu's back, a little confused. Why was the plot different from what he imagined?
He thought Jiang Mingzhu would ask him about Zhou Li's whereabouts. After all, the relationship between the two of them was unusual.
Liang Cong also vaguely knew that Jiang Mingzhu took the initiative in this relationship, and she probably cared about Zhou Li very much.
Liang Cong thought wrong. Jiang Mingzhu actually didn't care where Zhou Li went.
She returned to the office and was getting ready to get off work. She also made an appointment with Fang Qinyang to have dinner at home in the evening.
——
Half past seven, Harbor City Hilton Hotel.
Zhou Li held a glass of water and sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling night view of the city.
At this time, the mobile phone rang, Liang Cong's call.
Zhou Li picked it up expressionlessly.
Liang Cong: "Mr. Zhan came here today and asked where you were going. I replied to her as you said."
Zhou Li: "Yeah."
Liang Cong: "As you expected, Mr. Zhan later contacted the airport to check the flight number and arranged for them to report to other cities."
Zhou Li: "Well, where are the others?"
Liang Cong immediately understood who this "other person" was, and his tone became cautious unconsciously, "I told Assistant Jiang about your business trip."
Zhou Li paused while playing with the water glass, and there was a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
What Liang Cong said was not what she asked.
Zhou Li: "What happened next?"
Liang Cong: "...Assistant Jiang didn't ask anything. Maybe she was afraid that I would misunderstand. She probably wanted to contact you privately and ask in person."
It could be heard that Liang Cong was trying hard to make amends, but to no avail. Zhou Li still sneered.
Then he hung up.
Looking at the screen again, it was clean and there were no text messages or phone calls.
Contact him privately and ask in person? Ah.
Afraid of misunderstanding? She is so arrogant that she wants the whole world to know that they have a close relationship. Will she be afraid that Liang Cong will misunderstand her?
Liang Cong already knew about their messy affair, so why did she need to avoid suspicion?
There is only one reason for not asking, that is, I don’t care.
Zhou Li turned off his cell phone and threw it on the bed, and sneered. He was really crazy to believe what Jiang Mingzhu said.
——
Xu Siyan coordinated the time to go to Lantian Welfare Home, and it was scheduled for the next morning.
In the morning, Zhou Li and Xu Siyan had breakfast in the hotel's cafeteria.
Xu Siyan fiddled with his cell phone and told Zhou Li what he had learned: "The orphanage changed its director three years ago, and the people who took care of Jiang Mingzhu may not be here anymore."
Zhou Li: "Can I contact you?"
Xu Siyan: "Go over today and ask."
Zhou Li: "Have you found her parents' address?"
Xu Siyan: "The central villa area, but the security there is very good, so it's not easy to get there."
Zhou Li: "Go to the orphanage first."
After breakfast, the two set off. Xu Siyan drove the car, and Zhou Li sat in the passenger seat and watched the scenery along the way.
During this period, I also passed by the international high school where Jiang Mingzhu attended.
Lantian Welfare Institute has been established for more than 30 years. It is located in the school district of Hong Kong City. Over the years, it has received funding from all walks of life, and its conditions are much better than when it was first established.
Zhou Li was able to come here this time because Xu Siyan made a personal donation.
The two came to the orphanage, and the dean personally received them.
After visiting the outside environment, we went to the place where children usually attend classes and study.
The director pointed to the walls on both sides of the corridor and said, "These are some photos of the welfare home's activities over the years, as well as the children who have graduated from prestigious schools here."
Zhou Li found Jiang Mingzhu among the many photos at a glance. That photo was larger than the others. Like her, she had a strong sense of presence.
