Shen Zhinian's heart was numb with pain, and the man's words did not stimulate her. She wiped her tears, and when she raised her head, only the reddish eyes revealed traces of crying.
"Mr. Lu, I may need to take two days off. Please approve it."
Lu Jingchuan's pupils shrank and he had mixed feelings.
At this fragile moment, her first words were not asking for comfort but asking for leave?
Is he so untrustworthy?
The inexplicable unhappiness made his face darken, and he said with a sullen face: "Double deduction for asking for leave."
"Okay." Where did Shen Zhinian find the free time to calculate these things? He immediately agreed and stood up, holding on to the wall to steady his body. From the corner of his eye, he saw Lu Jingchuan motionless as a mountain and walked around him: "Today's absence from work will be counted, I hope. It didn’t disturb you and Miss Gu’s interest.”
Lu Jingchuan watched her feebly walking to the ward, following her uncontrollably.
As soon as she entered the ward, Shen Zhinian put on a smiling face, sat on the edge of the bed and held Shen's mother's hand: "Mom, the hospital said it will take a few days to recuperate. You should have a good rest first. I have already asked for leave."
Shen's mother became anxious: "That's not possible. It's a lot of money for a few days. Why don't you prescribe some medicine and go home? Mom can take care of her at home."
"This is different. You listen to me. I have arranged everything. I won't pay a penny. Don't worry." Shen Zhinian anxiously comforted her mother. Her voice was already trembling, but she tried her best to endure it.
Seeing this, Lu Jingchuan felt his heart pounding for no apparent reason. He turned around and left, telling the front desk that the cost of the bed would be fully charged to his account and there was no need to make any announcement.
Shen Zhinian asked for leave, and everything fell on Gao Qian, and all arrangements had to go through her hands.
Gao Qian was surprised when she saw the dinner arrangement with Gu Yuan'an. After inquiring, she found out that Shen Zhinian arranged the blind date on the day she fell down the stairs. She was so angry that she wanted to gouge Shen Zhinian.
With a thought in her mind, she called Gu Yuan'an behind Lu Jingchuan's back.
Shen Zhinian stayed with Shen's mother every step of the way. She went to prescribe medicine on the way and learned that the payment had been settled. However, her questioning was fruitless. When she returned to the ward with suspicion, she saw an uninvited guest.
"Miss Gu, why are you here?"
Gu Yuan'an turned around after hearing the sound. Today she was wearing a black suit, neat and capable. She looked Shen Zhinian up and down and asked politely: "Can I delay you for a few minutes?"
Shen Zhinian looked at her nervous mother behind her and nodded.
The two came to the corridor and found a secluded place.
Gu Yuan'an did not show off, and spoke slowly: "Secretary Shen, I don't care what your relationship is with Mr. Lu, and I have no intention of kicking you away, so I hope you will treat me truthfully and at least give me a fair chance."
"Ah?" Shen Zhinian was completely confused and didn't know what she was talking about.
"I won't tell Mr. Lu this time. I don't want to cause an ugly scene, but I think Secretary Shen is not such a person. I hope he will think twice next time."
What is she saying? Shen Zhinian seemed to be listening to a book from heaven and inquired sincerely: "Miss Gu, I really don't know what you are talking about. I have been taking care of my mother since dinner that day."
Gu Yuanan was slightly stunned, staring at Shen Zhinian's face carefully to judge whether she was lying: "Didn't you lie about Mr. Lu's itinerary?"
Shen Zhinian was even more confused and answered truthfully: "I've been on leave for a few days, and Secretary Gao has been taking my place recently."
"Secretary Gao..." Gu Yuan'an murmured, her eyes suddenly became clear, and she nodded clearly: "It seems that I misunderstood Secretary Shen, I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I also hope that you and Mr. Lu can get along smoothly." If she had given up earlier, she might be able to get rid of Lu Jingchuan earlier.
Gu Yuan'an raised a decent smile: "Thank you for your kind words and say hello to my aunt for me."
After that, he turned and left.
Shen Zhinian watched her enter the elevator with mixed feelings.
An hour later, Shen Zhinian received a call from Mrs. Lu: "Secretary Shen, please return to work as soon as possible to deal with Secretary Gao. I will help you find a nurse at the hospital."
Madam Lu's request was concise and clear. It seemed that Gu Yuan'an had brought the matter to Madam Lu.
"OK."
"I've already sent the stuff to you."
"OK."
After Shen Zhinian answered the phone, he saw several videos sent by his assistant, which were all evidence that Gao Qian was using public affairs for personal gain, including the fact that he lied about his itinerary and caused Gu Yuan'an to be exposed to the cold wind for an hour.
After a while, a middle-aged woman came to see her. She was the top caregiver that Mrs. Lu had found. She was a very good caregiver. The two of them simply handed over the situation.
Shen Zhinian rushed to the company quickly after washing up, went straight to the human resources department, presented evidence, and issued a notice of dismissal. The whole process was completed in less than ten minutes.
After doing this, Shen Zhinian went to the president's office. Gao Qian didn't know it and was trying her best to rub herself against Lu Jingchuan.
"I have this document, please wait a moment." She said, opening her phone and fiddling with it, and suddenly said "Hey" in confusion, and fiddled with it a few more times: "Why did I force log out?"
"Because you have been fired." Shen Zhinian strode in, glanced at Gao Qian calmly, placed all the information in front of Lu Jingchuan and explained them one by one, and finally added: "I am her direct superior and have the right to fire. "
Gao Qian's expression froze in shock, and she stumbled and questioned: "How is that possible! Mr. Lu didn't even say anything!"
As she spoke, she looked anxiously at Lu Jingchuan, trying to get support.
But Lu Jingchuan just calmly turned over the information, stopped on the last page, and said slowly: "Did you lie about my itinerary?"
"I didn't!" Gao Qian looked panicked and subconsciously denied it. After seeing Lu Jingchuan's cold expression, she woke up and began to defend: "I got the wrong address, I'm sorry."
"One is in the west of the city, the other is in the east of the city, and the names are thousands of miles apart. Secretary Gao can get this wrong, which means your ability is no longer suitable for this position." Lu Jingchuan coldly declared.
Shen Zhinian handed the termination contract to Gao Qian along with the compensation: "Please pack your things and leave today."
"Shen Zhinian! Are you up to something!"
"No matter who you accuse, it's meaningless. Secretary Gao can take care of himself." Shen Zhinian saw off the guests with a straight face.
At the same time, the security guard had arrived at the door. His tall and burly body was quite oppressive, and Gao Qian had no choice but to leave with a sob in his eyes.
The room suddenly felt much emptier. Shen Zhinian breathed a long sigh of relief and began to check the itinerary: "Miss Gu is free tonight. Do you want to invite her to dinner?"
"Why?" Lu Jingchuan asked with a frown.
"Because she blew the cold wind for an hour." Shen Zhinian answered according to his words and observed his expression.
Lu Jingchuan did not show any disgust.
In the past, this kind of blind date was basically a one-time date. Whenever Shen Zhinian mentioned a second meeting, he would quickly reject it without exception.
But this time is different.
Shen Zhinian felt depressed and kept choosing for him: "The snacks on the West Coast are not bad. There are snacks that Miss Gu likes and red wine that you like."
Lu Jingchuan tapped the tip of his pen on the table and looked at Shen Zhinian with narrowed eyes, but could not see any fluctuations in her. He narrowed his eyes and agreed: "Okay."
