[Urban] Crossdressing Beauty (Complete) - Episodes 19-21 (Complete)

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Chapter 66, A Tale of Two Cities

"Xiao Mei, where's Ziwei?"

"Tianhui's director asked for an early meeting, so she went after lunch. Hmm... she'll probably be back soon. She wrote today's schedule on the bulletin board, didn't you see it?"

"Oh!" Chen Yiqian was a little absent-minded. So she went to a meeting; she'd thought she hadn't come back from lunch. She walked to the bulletin board, where employee outings and plans were recorded. This was Zhao Ziwei's idea, to keep track of employees' whereabouts. Chen Yiqian thought she should also make a note when she went out in the future, setting an example.

Then, she went to the director's office and flipped through the files on the desk. Almost every document had Zhao Ziwei's handwriting, with annotations and comments. Chen Yiqian nodded. This person was very serious and meticulous, but her handwriting wasn't delicate enough; it was rather strong.

Back in the manager's office, she found Zhang Li waiting, and then remembered there was a proposal to discuss. After reviewing the case file, she nodded and said, "Not bad. Let Ziwei review it when she gets back!"

"Ask her again?" Zhang Li said angrily. "Yiqian, you're the boss, you should be the one making the decisions. Zhao Ziwei is good at criticizing others. Anyone can find fault with others, but we need to get things done! All she does is dress up to attract men, she's full of sour grapes, she can't stand seeing others do better than her."

Chen Yiqian was startled. Yes, she had initially sided with Zhang Li, even asking the two supervisors to "consider" Zhao Ziwei. But she couldn't express her opinion; it was due to the boss's position, even though she had grievances against both Zhang Li and Zhao Ziwei. "Zhang Li, let's put aside our prejudices for now. No matter what, she's very professional, so we can listen to her opinion. Even if she's wrong, it's still a lesson for us. We've made plenty of mistakes ourselves!"

"Yi Qian, what's wrong with you? You've changed your tune so quickly. Last time you even asked me to deal with Zhao Ziwei. Does that mean she's your friend now, and I'm your enemy?" "

Zhang Li, don't say that. Ziwei hasn't been here long. It's unrealistic to expect her to achieve great things." Chen Yi Qian frowned. This woman never minced words. Sometimes she was outspoken and didn't think before she spoke, but she was decisive and straightforward, a valuable asset to Xinhai. "Zhang Li, we can't assume Ziwei is just a pretty face. She's quite talented, and the employees think she's good, better than Director Lu."

Zhang Li's expression was unpleasant because she had a good relationship with the former Director Lu. "How can she compare to Director Lu? People there have real talent, unlike her. All she does is criticize others, never offering any useful suggestions."

Chen Yiqian knew she was very jealous, but using this to provoke Zhao Ziwei was a good thing; it could promote competition within the company. "Zhang Li, you're very capable too, but this isn't the time to discuss this. We all have flaws, and we all need to be tolerant of others, right?"

"Yiqian, I think you're about to be assimilated by her!" Zhang Li stormed off.

Chen Yiqian watched her leave, feeling uncomfortable. Zhang Li was considered a friend at the company, and they occasionally discussed deeper issues. Until Zhao Ziwei arrived, this situation was disrupted; some benefited, and some suffered.

Since matters of the heart couldn't be resolved, she decided to focus on work first… Chen Yiqian thought. She made several calls, contacting past clients to see if there were any opportunities for cooperation. The results were disheartening; the answers were either ambiguous, or the clients had already signed contracts, or even resigned.

Around four o'clock, Liang Jing came in with a bouquet of flowers and placed it on her desk. A few days ago, Zhao Ziwei told Liang Jing not to bring florist staff in anymore; she would accept the gifts on their behalf.

Chen Yiqian only glanced at the flowers, shook the gift box a couple of times, and then put it down without paying attention. Jiang Fang came in and asked, "Yiqian, why don't you open it? Don't you want to see what it is?"

"That guy's brain is like this, what kind of creativity can he have?" Chen Yiqian pouted. Last time he gave her a bracelet, did he change it to a necklace this time?

"Who gave it to you?"

"An annoying man! He thinks all women in the world are the same, so besides giving flowers, he also gives these kinds of things." Chen Yiqian threw the box into the drawer.

"Yiqian, you're so strange! No matter what kind of man he is, the fact that he went to this lengths shows that he has some taste. You don't like him, but you don't blame him like this!"

Chen Yiqian was surprised; was this considered blaming? Jiang Fang took the vase away, and after a while brought in a vase filled with water and arranged the flowers. Chen Yiqian asked, "Fang-jie, has Ziwei come back?"

"She's back. I don't know what she was saying to Xiaomei, but Xiaomei kept laughing!"

"Oh!" Chen Yiqian thought to herself, since she's back, why didn't she say anything?

After a while, she couldn't resist opening the gift box. She was surprised. The gift wasn't from Zhang Jun. Next to a pearl necklace was a card, but no signature: "Yiqian, although we haven't spent much time together, you've already entered my heart. I know I should have given you this gift long ago, but I only had the courage to give it to you on the day I left. Some longings are hidden in my heart, some feelings will never disappear… Bless you, lovely girl!"

It was Feng Zhiming's handwriting. Chen Yiqian looked up and realized how beautiful and lovely the flowers were. Yesterday's shock had become secondary. She understood that she cared just as much about feelings she couldn't have. She dared not say Feng Zhiming was cowardly anymore; she was cowardly too.

Suddenly, a voice came. "It smells so good, Yiqian. Did your Prince Charming send it?"

Chen Yiqian looked up and smiled. She had hoped Yiqian would appear, and she had actually shown up. "Not Prince Charming, but the Hunchback of Notre Dame!"

"Hehe, I don't believe it!" Zhao Ziwei leaned closer to smell the flowers and said enviously, "I've never received flowers before!"

"Really? Ziwei, when did you become so humble?" Chen Yiqian put down the card and stuffed it into the drawer along with the gift box.

"It's true! Some men are clueless about romance. Romance is just something in books and movies!" Zhao Ziwei stared at her, watching her expression change. "Who is this Mr. Right? Can you tell me a little to satisfy my gossip?"

"He's not Mr. Right!" Chen Yiqian smiled. If she hadn't suddenly become wary, she would have told her without hesitation. "Tell me, is Tianhui's director difficult to deal with?" Zhao Ziwei

was taken aback. She hadn't expected Yiqian to change the subject so quickly. This girl was truly unpredictable. "They're really tough to deal with. These people are all so stubborn. They all think they're the most professional and won't listen to anyone else's opinions. It drives me crazy!"

"Isn't that just like you?" Chen Yiqian's eyes widened. "Did you drive them crazy like you did me?"

"Hehe, I drove them pretty crazy too. You know, at work, if I think I'm right, I won't budge an inch. And I came prepared with plenty of information. They just rely on some so-called experience. They can't withstand my torment and torture, hehe!"

"Torment? Torture?" Chen Yiqian laughed. "That's in line with your personality. I was afraid you'd be good at internal conflicts but bad at external ones!"

"No, they're not girls. I didn't hold back with them." Zhao Ziwei said smugly. "In the end, they couldn't argue with me, so they shouted: 'You women are all unreasonable!'"

Chen Yiqian said, "Men are unreasonable too!"

"Some men are still very good!"

"But they're not our men!"

These words sounded familiar. They immediately remembered their first meeting, when they shared their romantic experiences. Chen Yiqian suddenly had a strange feeling and wanted to hold her hand, but when she met Zhao Ziwei's gaze, she lowered her head, a little timid.

"Yiqian, I remember the first time we met, we were talking about men!"

Chen Yiqian was startled, and then thought of her ex-boyfriend who spilled tea. "Ziwei, we made an agreement to pretend we never met!"

The smile on Zhao Ziwei's face slowly disappeared. This girl was unpredictable, sometimes hot, sometimes cold.

Chen Yiqian realized she had spoken too harshly and immediately explained, "Ziwei, I hope you don't mind. Sometimes I don't know my own words. If I've offended you, please tell me."

"Yiqian, you don't need to explain. That's just your way of being. Everyone has their own private space. Not wanting others to enter isn't about being defensive, it's just about keeping things private. I've also gone through a painful period, and getting through it wasn't easy. Sometimes, you really can't do it alone. Sometimes, I also need friends to listen to me vent."

Chen Yiqian was somewhat stunned. How could this woman's words hit the nail on the head? Did she think the same way as her?

"Yiqian, if you need friends, I am your friend. I don't know if I'm qualified to be your friend, but I want to be your friend!"

Chen Yiqian suddenly felt like crying, but she couldn't in front of this woman. Who was this person? She hadn't interacted with me much, so how could she understand me so easily? Watching Zhao Ziwei turn around, she couldn't help but call out, "Ziwei!"

Zhao Ziwei turned back to look at her, waiting quietly.

"Um... a friend invited me to her house for dinner, would you like to come with me?"

Zhao Ziwei asked, a hint of delight in her voice. "Oh, which day? Male or female?"

"Tomorrow night! It's the friend I went shopping with last night, her name is Huang Yanmei, she's been a good friend of mine for years, and her boyfriend is Zhang Quan!"

Zhao Ziwei's body stiffened, and she turned her face away in a fluster. "Um, let me check my notebook, I'll get back to you in a bit, okay?"

Chen Yiqian stared intently at her face, knowing something was up. As soon as Zhao Ziwei left, she immediately regretted it. Why had she pried into her secrets at this time? They had just gotten closer, she could have held her hand. But Huang Yanmei was also a friend, how could she ignore her? She was truly caught in a dilemma.

A few minutes later, she received a call from Zhao Ziwei, who said she was busy tomorrow night and didn't mention any other suitable day. Chen Yiqian didn't ask. She understood that Zhao Ziwei wouldn't get involved in anything related to Huang Yanmei.

But her biggest disappointment wasn't in that; it was that the distance she had just closed with Zhao Ziwei seemed to have receded again. The question mark in her mind grew larger and larger: Was Huang Yanmei more important, or Zhao Ziwei?

Chapter 67: A Delicate Relationship

Night fell, and for vibrant city dwellers, this was the beginning of another kind of life. The bright lights and flashing neon signs attracted countless young people, drawing them in and immersing them in the atmosphere. For Zhao Ziwei, she had no heart to appreciate this scenery she used to love; she just wanted to get home. She was a little late leaving work today, and she had a lot of documents to organize, some of which she had brought home to work on. Stepping

out of the subway station, it was already nine o'clock. Zhao Ziwei hesitated at the street corner for a moment, then turned and headed towards the supermarket. Lately, she had been wearing a waist trainer every night, and fruits and vegetables had become her staple food. For the sake of her figure, her food intake had been reduced to half of what Zhao Ziqiang used to eat.

Although she was wearing a skirt suit and didn't look like a housewife, Zhao Ziwei still felt a bit relaxed pushing the shopping cart. Before, Zhao Ziqiang would just buy what he wanted at the supermarket and leave; this habit had changed since she became a girl, because she not only paid attention to the products but also considered the choices of other girls.

"Hi, pretty girl!"

Hearing a male voice, Zhao Ziwei looked up. It was the Canadian. "Hi!"

Their first meeting wasn't great; one was acting crazy from alcohol, the other was flaunting her sex appeal. Wilson stared at her basket and asked with a smile, "Only apples and vegetables. Do you like vegetables?"

"No, I'm fun!" Zhao Ziwei glanced at him.

"Isee!" Wilson laughed. He placed his basket on the bottom shelf of Zhao Ziwei's cart, merging their carts, and snatched it from her, pushing it forward.

Zhao Ziwei was stunned by his actions. What was this all about? Without the cart, she felt a little awkward, her hands seemingly unsure of what to do. Her steps weren't as light as before; she kept glancing down at her high heels, hoping her phone would ring. But she couldn't find an excuse, and her basket wasn't full. Oh well, it had been a while since she'd spoken English; she'd chatted with him for a bit.

They walked very close, stopping occasionally to grab some groceries and discuss them. They looked like... a couple. Although people were used to seeing foreigners, they still became a striking couple in the supermarket—a blond foreigner and a beautiful Chinese woman. Some whispered among themselves, "This foreigner always came alone, and he's found a girlfriend so quickly!" "These days, girls like to run away, only dating foreigners, sigh!"

Wilson sensed her intention to escape and wouldn't let her go, using the excuse of not speaking Chinese to ask her to help with sales. Zhao Ziwei had no choice but to agree; he'd come all the way to China and didn't speak Chinese. Due to the language barrier, Wilson didn't do much after work, sometimes going to restaurants or bars frequented by foreigners, or playing games online. This was a bit dull for an energetic man, so he was trying to find friends.

Their shopping was like two extremes; Wilson picked out a lot of meat, making Zhao Ziwei secretly drool. She pinched her waist, only able to sigh inwardly. She tried to smile knowingly at Wilson's jokes, because Zhao Ziqiang was much better at these kinds of teasing.

They walked back to the apartment building together. The security guard seemed a little surprised, having witnessed their argument and entanglement a few days ago. Wilson blocked her entrance, asking for her name. This time he was firm, so Zhao Ziwei had no choice but to say, "Sarah, Sarah Zhao!"

Wilson pressed on, asking, "Okay, and your mobile, MSN?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled, thinking to herself, "You'll never know." "Goodnight!"

Wilson was disappointed, but still said, "Goodnight, have a sweet dream!"

In the elevator, Zhao Ziwei thought, it seems that dealing with men is unavoidable. She'll have to ask Chen Yihui for advice on this again, but Chen Yihui is getting married soon, and it wouldn't be good to get involved. As for Zhenzhen, although she can't let go of that feeling, there's not enough reason to continue.

After showering, Zhao Ziwei glanced out the window and saw Wilson on her balcony, seemingly watching her. After a while, making sure Wilson was no longer on the balcony, she dared to take the washed clothes out to dry.

Unexpectedly, Wilson's voice came through. "Hi, Sarah!"

Zhao Ziwei sighed. My charm isn't that strong, is it? She didn't dare turn around, avoiding any special projection of the light onto her dress. "Are you watching Tvoronline?"

"Playing games online, do you like it?"

"No, I'm watching movies!" Zhao Ziwei smiled, adjusting her body position while hanging up the clothes. She was wearing a long nightgown tonight, so she wasn't worried about the wind blowing it up.

Wilson still wouldn't give up, asking again, "Please tell me your QQ number,

I can send you a message!" "Maybe next time, bye!" Zhao Ziwei smiled. This guy even uses QQ; looks like he

's adapting to local customs. Watching romance dramas, Zhao Ziwei's mind started wandering again, thinking of Zhenzhen one moment, the Chen sisters the next, and then Zhang Quan. A while ago, Zhang Quan said he wanted Zhao Ziqiang to be his best man. Could he have come with that intention that day? Otherwise, why such a strong reaction? I've sent several text messages using Zhao Ziqiang's phone these past couple of days, but haven't received a reply from Zhang Quan. Whether he's disappointed by his old friend's new image or not, is his tolerance for this too low?

Accustomed to the lonely nights, Zhao Ziwei had started watching TV dramas. She used to treat them like trash, but now she watched them with relish, and even had things to talk about with Xiaomei. She really wanted to call Chen Yiqian and tell her what was on her mind, but that girl kept her feelings too hidden and was determined to find some kind of evidence against her and Zhang Quan—her motives were unclear.

When she went out with Chen Yihui, besides bowling, Zhao Ziwei dared not play any thrilling games. Watching Chen Yihui "seduce" men, she would just laugh from the sidelines. Their usual outings were to supermarkets and bookstores, buying a few fashion and beauty magazines to enrich herself with trendy information. Sometimes she would set up her camera in her apartment to take pictures of herself and tinker with them on the computer.

Tonight, she finally made up her mind to meet Yuan Jia. If he reacted like Zhang Quan, then she would have to give up this womanly life; losing all her friends for a girl wasn't worth it.

Upon hearing his voice, Yuan Jia immediately scolded, "Zhao Ziqiang, didn't you say you were only going to play for ten or eight days? Why aren't you back yet? Your phone is always off when I call. You don't hide from Zhenzhen like this!"

"I'm back, but I haven't been free lately. How about we have dinner together in a couple of days?"

"What are you doing? Where are you? I asked Zhang Quan, but he hesitated and wouldn't say. What are you two up to? Don't cower like a turtle, it's not manly!"

Zhao Ziqiang was taken aback; he certainly wasn't manly right now. "Yuan Jia, don't worry, I'll tell you when we meet! Hey, how's that thing I asked you about? Have you prepared the materials?"

"Ziqiang, you're really strange. Can researching real estate make you money? Of course, I can give you the materials, but if you come to any conclusions, you have to tell me!"

"Giving them to you is fine, but at least I have to get some benefits!" Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei laughed, "Give the advertising contract to my current company, and I'll give it to you!"

Yuan Jia got angry. "What?! You scoundrel! You said you were going on a trip, but you went to work at a new company without even telling me, your old friend! What kind of behavior is this?!"

"Haha, I'm telling you now! Hey, I need your information!"

"You have to promise me that whatever conclusion you reach, you have to tell me." Yuan Jia had witnessed his abilities and even made money in the stock market with Zhao Ziqiang's help, so she didn't dare easily dismiss him. "Ziqiang, I can introduce you to someone, a classmate of mine from the US. He works at Motan Company, and his current job is analyzing the Chinese economy, including real estate!"

Hearing about Motan Company, Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei were intrigued. The name of that multinational company was so prestigious, and their analysis seemed unique. But she had a premonition that her real estate analysis would be quite sensational and might bring unexpected gains.

A few minutes later, her phone rang. She hadn't even remembered turning it off after talking to Yuan Jia. Luckily, it was Zhenzhen calling. She was really afraid it would be Zhang Quan; she didn't know how to face him.

"Should I call you Ziqiang or Ziwei?" Zhenzhen asked. "Let's call you Ziqiang, because I can't see you and I don't know if you're wearing a skirt!"

"Oh, whatever you like!" Zhao Ziwei/Ziqiang had been wanting to ask what kind of new man she was meeting, and whether he was really better than him.

Zhenzhen's voice hesitated: "Ziqiang, there's something I've wanted to ask you that night, but I couldn't bring myself to say it. Do you...hate me?"

Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei felt a pang of sadness, then sighed softly. "Zhenzhen, once you've loved someone, you'll never hate them!"

"Oh, I understand!"

"Zhenzhen, I only recently understood that too, maybe a little late, but it'll still be useful in the future!" Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei frowned. Is this how women become tolerant? "Zhenzhen, if you don't think our current relationship is strange, you can call me anytime!"

"Actually, I was thinking... I mean... would you go shopping with me?"

Was this an invitation? "Zhenzhen, I don't really like shopping. If you'd like, we can go to a restaurant and have some tea."

"Oh, I thought you'd like shopping after you became a girl!" Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei felt a pang of sadness. Could shopping really mend their past relationship? "

Zhenzhen, you've already chosen him. You should try getting to know him. I can tell he's a good man; maybe he really is the one you're looking for!"

"Ziqiang, I've told you, it wasn't the person you saw."

Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei frowned. Why did she keep denying it? That day, although they didn't hold hands, it was obvious that the man cared about her.

"Ziqiang, I have a small request!"

"Oh, go ahead!"

"I hope you can buy me another dress. I love your taste!"

"Okay! I'll go shopping with you next time!"

"Great! I can hold your arm again!" Zhenzhen exclaimed happily. After a while, she added, "Ziqiang, I have one more request!"

"Hmm?"

"No high heels allowed, you're too tall!"

"Okay!" Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei were surprised; she had actually accepted her cross-dressing.

Zhenzhen didn't criticize Zhao Ziqiang's cross-dressing, but this tolerance was saddening, as it meant the other person wasn't the most important person to you anymore. Their relationship began to become a little delicate. Zhao Ziwei wanted to know who her new boyfriend was, while Zhenzhen inquired about Chen Yihui.

That's often how relationships are; what you think has gone far away is actually still appearing around you from time to time. And what you think you've got, you can't hold onto, it's just out of reach. Such is the way of relationships, family, and work…

Chapter 68, Sexual Harassment.

A new day begins, and Zhao Ziwei composes herself for work. She

seems to have taken the wrong medicine today; while putting on makeup, she was thinking of changing into a suit, but ended up wearing a blue floral sundress with a white cardigan. She doesn't have to visit clients today, so she doesn't need to be too formal. She hasn't worn a floral dress for days, and seeing Chen Yiqian wearing one makes her a little envious.

Entering the subway station, Zhao Ziwei regrets it immediately. It's crowded, but she's already inside, so she has to get on. Taking taxis every day is expensive and a little painful. After one stop, a large crowd surges onto the train, a scene that is frightening. Zhao Ziwei holds onto the handrail with one hand and protects her handbag in front of her chest with the other, trying to avoid the intentional or unintentional contact of the men around her. If she can't avoid it, she turns to the side, getting closer to the young girl in front of her to avoid the men behind her.

The girl in front of her is wary; turning around and seeing another girl behind her, she understands her situation and nods understandingly. Zhao Ziwei smiles at her, making an apologetic expression; that's all she can do. The girl was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, wearing a Western-style suit, with delicate features and shoulder-length hair. The fresh scent of the young girl filled Zhao Ziwei's nostrils, invigorating her, but she quickly focused her attention on the men to her left, right, and behind her. The "accidental" touch sent shivers down her spine. Having taken the subway so many times, this was the first time Zhao Ziwei felt panicked.

Suddenly, her buttocks were touched, and Zhao Ziwei jumped in fright, her heart pounding. A moment later, the hand touched her buttocks again, and she almost screamed, her body involuntarily jerking forward. The girl turned around to look at her surroundings, seemed to understand, and moved slightly to the left, allowing Zhao Ziwei to take a half-step forward. Zhao Ziwei was furious, but given her current status as a young woman, she could only endure it. The fabric of the skirt was too thin; every touch was immediately felt. She began to rage, pondering how to deal with the lecherous hand behind her.

Zhao Ziwei turned her head with difficulty and saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses behind her, casually looking to the side. She had only ever read about such sexual harassment cases in the newspapers before; she never imagined she would experience it herself. As she hesitated, his hand moved to her buttocks and caressed her, making Zhao Ziwei almost cramp up. She tried to lift her foot with her high heels, but realized the space was too cramped; she couldn't even lift her leg. In desperation, she pinched her back with her hand. Her newly grown nails worked; she immediately heard a scream, and the hand disappeared.

People around looked over, some guessing what had happened and whispering amongst themselves. The middle-aged man's face turned bright red; he tried to leave but couldn't, but he did create some distance. Zhao Ziwei felt it was a pity; if she hadn't cut her nails before seeing Zhang Quan, they might have been longer and more dangerous. At

a stop, many people got off, and the middle-aged man went to the door. The girl in the suit, having secured a seat, said to Zhao Ziwei, "Come squeeze in, so those people don't bump into us again!"

"Thank you!" Zhao Ziwei sat down next to her, even though there was only a pitiful half-seat, it kept her away from the men around them. Seeing the girl's face clearly, she felt she recognized her, but couldn't quite place her. They both stared at the middle-aged man, who was gripping the handrail; the red welts on the back of his hand were very noticeable. He suddenly realized something and immediately switched hands.

The girl in the suit whispered, "There are a lot of perverts and pickpockets on the subway, be careful!"

"Thank you, I know! But I didn't give him a piece of my mind. You saw it, his hand is bleeding!" Zhao Ziwei took out a tissue from her purse and wiped the blood from her nails.

"You're so brave!" the girl exclaimed with a smile.

Zhao Ziwei felt a little embarrassed. If they weren't in such a public place, she would have definitely taught the man a lesson. She always found long nails cumbersome, but they were a symbol of girlhood, and short nail polish didn't look good.

The girl smiled and said, "I encountered a similar situation once, and I used a brooch..." She gestured with her hand as if to insert it.

"Oh? Wouldn't that hurt him badly?" Zhao Ziwei asked in surprise. A chill ran down her spine, and she instinctively squeezed her legs together, thinking, "Please don't put it there!" She hated the pervert but was also afraid of the girl's overreaction to the emergency. "Where did you put the brooch on him?"

"Hmph, he deserved it!" The girl chuckled, gesturing again. "On the back of his hand. That brooch was given to that pervert, and now he can't get it back!" "

Why?"

the girl laughed. "Because when we arrived at the station, the man yelled and rushed out, taking my brooch with him. He was even trying to find the brooch as he ran!"

Zhao Ziwei breathed a sigh of relief. This slender girl was quite brave; appearances can be deceiving. "You're amazing! I probably couldn't have done that!"

the girl said with a smile. "Don't look at me like that. Actually, I'm not a brave person. My boyfriend often laughs at me for being a coward, but that's because of the environment!"

Zhao Ziwei nodded. That was true; reality can forge people into strong and brave individuals. She was about to ask the girl's name when the girl said she had reached her stop, said goodbye, and got off the train. Zhao Ziwei was a little disappointed. The girl had gotten off a stop earlier than her; perhaps she would see the girl again someday.

Before entering the company, Zhao Ziwei went to the restroom. She looked at herself in the mirror again and again, making sure there were no handprints on the back of her skirt. The thought of a man's hand groping her buttocks made her almost vomit. It turned out that being a girl meant not only a beautiful appearance and a good mood, but also other side effects that men couldn't understand.

Half an hour into her shift, Zhao Ziwei was still troubled by what had happened on the subway. She had always considered herself cheerful, but the impact of being sexually harassed was greater than she had expected. Xiaomei took the day off today, and Zhao Ziwei felt a little uneasy. Seeing Chen Yiqian pacing back and forth in the middle of the office building, she wanted to pull her over and talk to her, but the thought vanished as soon as she saw Chen Yiqian laughing and talking with Zhang Li.

Jiang Fang came in and handed her a set of keys. "Xiaomei was worried you wouldn't be able to find your documents, so she asked me to give you the keys."

"Okay, thank you!... Sister Fang, if you're not busy, I'd like to chat with you for a while!" "

Oh, okay!" Jiang Fang nodded, took two steps closer, but didn't sit down.

Zhao Ziwei had been learning about Chen Yiqian through Xiaomei; perhaps Jiang Fang was another source of information. "Actually, I've wanted to talk to you for a long time, but I didn't know how to start! Sister Fang, I don't want people to say that I only know how to work and don't know how to get along with my colleagues. I admit that this is my weakness. I think I'm okay at work, but getting along with people is not my strength!"

Jiang Fang, experienced as she was, immediately said, "Ziwei, don't say that. Many colleagues like you, which means you're doing well!"

"Sister Fang, don't make fun of me. If I were really doing well, I wouldn't have argued with Yiqian, and some people would have said I was heartless!" Zhao Ziwei said sincerely, "Sister Fang, you have more experience than us, and from an outsider's perspective, you see things more accurately. If someone else said this to me, I might just laugh it off, but your opinion is very important to me!"

"Oh?" Jiang Fang was a little surprised that this "arrogant" woman was so humble. "Ziwei, I really don't know what to say. I think you should trust most people's opinions. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. People don't see my weaknesses, Jiang Fang, not because I'm great, but because compared to others, my job is easier and I'm less prone to making mistakes."

"Sister Fang, you're too kind! Because you have many years of experience, that's why you don't make mistakes!" Zhao Ziwei decided to flatter her. "Actually, I've heard Xiaomei praise you many times. She said that Sister Fang is the best secretary. It's a pity I'm not familiar with Mr. Chen, otherwise I would have recommended you to him. I think you would be perfect as the board secretary."

"Hehe, I know my own limitations. I don't dare to dream of that position."

"Why? Are you going to wait until Yiqian is transferred to headquarters before you go with her?" Zhao Ziwei asked, the intention of which was actually to find out where Chen Yiqian was going.

Jiang Fang smiled: "Yi Qian doesn't want to go to headquarters at all!"

"No way, she's a very responsible girl, she'll definitely go! There, she can realize her greater ambitions, her world isn't so small! I think you and Yi Qian need to face this issue. If you're both transferred to headquarters at the same time, it will affect the handover of Xinhai. It's best if you go first, help Yi Qian understand the situation, and you'll still be a good helper to Yi Qian in the future!"

Jiang Fang was stunned. "Ziwei, where did you hear about this? Why haven't I heard Yi Qian mention it?"

Zhao Ziwei knew she was in trouble; she had blurted out her idea without thinking. "Sister Fang, this is just something I thought of myself."

Jiang Fang hurriedly grabbed her hand and asked, "Tell me, Ziwei, are you really sent from headquarters? Are you planning to take over Xinhai and transfer Yi Qian to headquarters?"

Zhao Ziwei was stunned; this idea actually shocked Jiang Fang. She shook her head and said, "Sister Fang, don't overthink it, this is just my own idea."

Jiang Fang released her hand in disappointment, but still had doubts. "Ziwei, I know you're a capable person. If this is headquarters' arrangement, I'll gladly accept it. If it's just your idea, I have to say you're a bit scary. But I hope you genuinely want to help Yiqian and Xinhai!"

"Of course..." Zhao Ziwei was about to say something when the phone rang. She hesitated for a moment but answered anyway. She didn't understand why Jiang Fang said she was scary.

Seeing her answer the phone, Jiang Fang knew the conversation had ended and couldn't continue, so she turned and left. At the door, she glanced back, her eyes filled with worry.

Zhao Ziwei hurriedly finished the call; she couldn't catch up with Jiang Fang anymore. She realized she had been too outspoken and scared Jiang Fang away. She had sought out Jiang Fang to understand Chen Yiqian's situation and to vent her emotions, but she hadn't expected to make things worse. The idea was a proposal she was preparing to submit to Chen Mu, outlining not only Xinhai's prospects but also her views on the Chen family. The more Zhao Ziwei thought about it, the more uneasy she became. If Jiang Fang told Chen Yiqian these things, would it make her even more resentful?

After a while, she went to Xiaomei's seat to find some documents, but the drawer wasn't there. She squatted down and opened the cabinet, but her legs went numb from squatting in high heels, so she had to stand up to rest. Suddenly, someone patted her on the butt, and Zhao Ziwei jumped back in shock, almost knocking over the computer. She turned around and saw that the "pervert" was Chen Yiqian. She was both angry and annoyed; the scene on the subway was truly terrifying, and of course, there was also the question of whether Jiang Fang had told her about the conversation.

"Ziwei, what's wrong?" Chen Yiqian was puzzled; this simple action had frightened her so much, it was nothing like the strong woman she usually was.

Zhao Ziwei clutched her chest for two seconds. "I was thinking about something else, you startled me."

"Ziwei, are you really okay?" Chen Yiqian stared at her; this wasn't the first or second time this had happened, so why was she reacting so strongly? "Ziwei, where did your soul go?"

"Um, I'm fine!" Zhao Ziwei had just thought of telling her about the sexual harassment, but with the person standing in front of her, she couldn't say a word. "I was thinking about the meeting, and I got distracted!"

Chen Yiqian smiled and said, "Oh, you wanted to talk to me about it?"

Zhao Ziwei felt a warmth in her heart looking at that kind face. But before she could speak, Zhang Li called out loudly from the other end, "Yiqian, come here for a second, help me take a look at this pattern!"

Chen Yiqian turned around, glanced at her, smiled at her, and walked away with some disappointment.

Zhao Ziwei was even more disappointed and turned to walk back to the director's office.

Chapter 069, Evil Has Its

Retribution. In Xinhai, Zhao Ziwei spent more time on management, unlike before when she only needed to focus on technology. She was glad that she had a good technical foundation, and it didn't take long to dispel some people's doubts, but she knew that she still had a long way to go to be truly convincing. Realizing her shortcomings, she began to learn from some management books.

These days, she had been explaining the management concepts of multinational companies to Chen Yiqian, but she didn't have much free time during the day, so lunchtime became the best opportunity. Sometimes she wasn't as quick as Zhang Li, and could only watch helplessly as the two of them went out for lunch together. She felt a little annoyed, suspecting Chen Yiqian was deliberately trying to annoy her, or perhaps she wasn't interested in her management philosophy.

That noon, Zhao Ziwei couldn't find the phone number for ordering food. With Xiao Mei on leave, she was a bit lost. Liang Jing came over and asked, "Ziwei, are you ordering lunch?"

"Yes, do you know the phone number? Xiao Mei didn't put it on the table!"

Liang Jing said, "Xiao Mei just called me, saying you probably don't know the number. Actually, she put the phone number on the computer, oh, she covered it, so you can't see it!"

Zhao Ziwei smiled. Xiao Mei was quite thoughtful; she would be a good secretary or assistant. Liang Jing copied down the food she ordered and left. Zhao Ziwei was stunned. Zhao Ziqiang had never noticed these details before. Girls certainly have many advantages; she needed to learn more from them.

She called Chen Yihui and told her about what happened on the subway. Chen Yihui didn't laugh at her, but sighed. "Ziwei, you're a girl now, you have to be careful. You'll have to rely on yourself; no one can help you!"

Zhao Ziwei was taken aback. Didn't this mean she had also experienced something unpleasant? However, after talking to Chen Yihui, she felt a little more relaxed. Taking a taxi to work from now on would be expensive, but she could afford it. Although she most wanted to talk to Chen Yiqian, this girl was unpredictable. They both wanted to get closer to each other, but the timing was always wrong. Were they just not meant to be?

After lunch, Zhao Ziwei closed her eyes for a short nap, but the phone woke her up. "Hello, I'm looking for Ms. Zhao... Ms. Zhao!"

The voice sounded familiar. "This is me, who is this?"

"I'm Zhang Quan!"

Zhao Ziwei's body trembled. Could something have happened? He had already said they were no longer friends. Why didn't he call her cell phone, but instead called her company? Zhao Ziwei's heart pounded. She whispered, "Oh, Zhang Quan, what's up?"

"I don't know what to call you, none of the names seem right!"

"You can use your old name!" Zhao Ziwei said immediately. She hesitated, wondering whether to use a male or female voice. Her phone on the table showed missed calls. "Zhang Quan, wait a moment, I'll close the door." Zhao Ziwei's heart was racing, her hands and feet trembling. Did Zhang Quan's call mean he had moved on? After closing the door, she picked up the phone again and used a male voice, "Zhang Quan, I'm sorry, I can only speak in a female voice at the company, but I can change it now."

"Oh, your voice can change so easily, that's amazing!"

"Yes!" Zhao Ziwei pulled out a small mirror to make sure she was still a pretty young woman. "Would you prefer me to speak in a male or female voice?"

"Male, I prefer, so I can feel that you're Ziqiang. I'm really sorry about last time; my reaction embarrassed you. Actually, I can accept your new identity, but for some reason, I was too shocked at the time."

"I understand!" Zhao Ziwei said softly, her voice a mix of male and female. "I had a hard time at first, let alone others. Thank you for your understanding; I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. This period hasn't been easy!" "

Hmm, Ziqiang!" Zhang Quan hesitated, "You... will you remain a woman forever?"

Zhao Ziwei replied in a distinctly male voice, "No, at most three months. Don't worry, after a while, I'll become the Zhao Ziqiang you know again!"

"The reason I reacted so strongly that day was because I wanted you to be my best man, but now it seems impossible. Have you returned to your male identity in two months?"

Zhao Ziwei then remembered that Zhang Quan's wedding was in two months. "I'm not sure, you should find someone else, because it's not convenient for me to meet you right now!"

"I understand!" Zhang Quan said, "Oh, how can you switch voices so easily?"

"I have a natural ability to imitate. I used to be a radio host in college, so I can use two voices at once." Zhao Ziwei felt much better. An old friend is an old friend. Although she was shocked at first, she accepted herself now.

Zhang Quan sighed, "Last night I had a dream. In the dream, we got married at the same time, attending a group wedding. You married a man, wearing a wedding dress, and you were laughing and laughing, and then I woke up!"

"Zhang Quan, I'm sorry, but I can tell you, I won't wear a wedding dress! Well, but to be honest, I really want to try on a wedding dress and see what it feels like, hehe!"

"Oh my god, you really want to?"

"Of course, everyone wants to wear beautiful clothes, especially now that I'm a woman!" Zhao Ziwei said softly, looking in the mirror and finding her face red. It was indeed a bit strange for a man to say such a thing.

"Well, you do look quite good in women's clothes. I never thought so," Zhang Quan sighed. "Oh, looks like I'll have to find another groomsman!"

Zhao Ziwei suddenly had a mischievous idea and said with a smile, "If you need a bridesmaid, you can ask me. I'm quite pretty, after all!"

"Haha, Yanmei will decide who the bridesmaid is!" Zhang Quan laughed.

Zhao Ziwei then remembered that she had met Huang Yanmei before. "Zhang Quan, you haven't talked to her about me, have you?"

"No, you kept texting me asking me to keep it a secret, so I didn't dare say anything!"

"That's good, because we've met before!" Zhao Ziwei breathed a sigh of relief, then briefly explained, "She's good friends with my boss, you absolutely can't let her know!"

"Good heavens, you work at Yi Qian's company?" Zhang Quan exclaimed in surprise, "You rascal, why did you have to work for her? That girl is shrewd, her eyes are like X-rays, they can see through anything! You're good at your job, but you're no good at dealing with girls, Zhenzhen is a prime example. Be careful, if she finds out, she'll definitely cut your manhood off!"

"Hehe, don't worry, I'm pretty tough now, Yiqian is always being bullied by me!" Zhao Ziwei said, giggling. Surprisingly, the laughter came from a woman's voice. She was taken aback, then quickly switched to a woman's voice, "After I became a girl, my ability to be unreasonable is especially strong!"

"Don't use a woman's voice now, my blood vessels are frozen. Use it when you come out!"

Relieved by her good friend's forgiveness, Zhao Ziwei felt completely at ease, even forgetting the harassment she had suffered earlier that day. Alright, she could go see Yuan Jia now; this guy was even more uninhibited than Zhang Quan. Perhaps this was a case of "a blessing in disguise"—when you gain something in one area, you inevitably lose something else. Zhao Ziqiang's work and relationships were a perfect example of this.

"Ziwei, all our plans are here, according to our last meeting, Plan B. Do you have anything to add?"

"No, just pay attention to the color scheme, and the lighting is very important! I have a few sketches on my computer; I'll bring them over for your reference. See if you have any new ideas."

That afternoon, Zhao Ziwei had been discussing things with Li Yongjun's group. She couldn't explain why, but compared to Zhang Li's other group, she spent slightly more time there. Some people had speculated that this was called opposites attract, so she was closer to Li Yongjun and further away from Zhang Li. But Zhao Ziwei found it amusing; if that were the principle, she should be closer to Zhang Li.

Jiang Fang came over and invited Zhao Ziwei to the meeting room because a client had arrived. Zhao Ziwei returned to the director's office to tidy her clothes and make sure her makeup was perfect before going. That morning, Chen Yiqian had told her about a new client and asked her to help persuade him.

A man in a suit stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the exhibits in the shop window. Chen Yiqian gestured a thumbs-up to Zhao Ziwei, then introduced her, "Ziwei, this is Manager Jiang from the milk company!"

Zhao Ziwei smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang, hello!"

Mr. Jiang turned around, then froze, his outstretched hand retracting, though the band-aid on the back of his hand remained conspicuous. Zhao Ziwei trembled, even her skirt shaking. She never imagined that this Mr. Jiang was the pervert from the subway.

Chen Yiqian was bewildered, unable to guess what was going on. She wanted to continue introducing Zhao Ziwei. "This is our company's creative director, Zhao..."

Zhao Ziwei stepped forward and slapped Mr. Jiang across the face without hesitation. "Shameless!"

"Ziwei, what are you doing?" Chen Yiqian screamed in terror.

Chapter 70, Conflict

Mr. Jiang was seeing stars, staggering and almost falling, the finger marks on his face clearly visible. The girl's strength was astonishing; he only heard a ringing in his ears and had to take two steps forward to hold onto the filing cabinet, afraid of falling.

Zhao Ziwei glared fiercely at the man, her eyes brimming with tears of grievance, then turned and left the conference room, her skirt billowing dramatically. Chen Yiqian panicked, about to chase after her, but then remembered Mr. Jiang in the room and had to stop. "I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang, I'm so sorry!" she stammered, bowing repeatedly in apology. But Mr. Jiang remained silent, his face flushed red, angry and panicked, seemingly more at a loss for what to do.

Were they once lovers? Did Zhao Ziwei have an abortion for this man? Or was she his mistress, and they hadn't reached an agreement after their breakup? Chen Yiqian's mind raced with these thoughts, fearing damage to the company's reputation. If news spread that a Xinhai employee had assaulted a client, it would be a huge scandal in the industry.

Mr. Jiang finally turned around and spoke in a low voice: "Ms. Chen, I have a favor to ask of you!"

Chen Yiqian felt uneasy. Did he want Zhao Ziwei fired? She hesitated. "Tell me, if I can do it, I definitely won't refuse!"

"Hmm!" Mr. Jiang tried hard to suppress his anger; for someone his age, he had to weigh the consequences. "Ms. Chen, please don't tell anyone about what happened just now!"

"Okay!" Chen Yiqian couldn't be happier. "Don't worry, I won't tell!"

"Um, I did something inappropriate before, please apologize to Ms. Zhao for me. Um... I'm embarrassed to tell her!"

Chen Yiqian was stunned; it had come to this. "Okay, I'll tell her! I'll also persuade her not to tell anyone!"

"I hope so!" Mr. Jiang looked worried. For this man, why he didn't drive to work but instead squeezed onto the crowded subway—was it a momentary lapse of judgment or intentional? Only he knew.

Chen Yiqian saw him to the elevator, and he repeatedly told her to keep it a secret; she naturally nodded in agreement. She walked back to the office building, puzzled. Jiang Fang greeted her and asked, "Yiqian, is the contract okay?"

Chen Yiqian replied with a stern face, "Didn't Ziwei tell you it's over?"

Jiang Fang asked, "It's over so quickly? Is there no hope?"

"Yes!"

Chen Yiqian didn't wait for her to ask further, strode into the director's office, and slammed the door shut. Jiang Fang stared blankly, wondering what had happened.

Hearing the sound, Zhao Ziwei looked up at the furious girl, but she became even angrier. Chen Yiqian roared, "Zhao Ziwei, tell me, what are you doing? I'll give you one minute to explain. If you're wrong, I won't be polite!"

Zhao Ziwei had just forced back the tears welling up in her eyes when she heard Chen Yiqian's roar, and she trembled all over. This girl was truly outrageous; she didn't even say a word of concern. "What do you mean 'you're too kind'? Do you want him to hit me too? Or did he ask you to do it for him?"

"I don't care about your personal grudges. I'm in charge of the company's business right now."

"Can't you think about anything other than business? What do you mean by 'care' and 'help'? Now I understand why you don't have a single friend, why you're alone watching TV at night!"

"Zhao Ziwei, it's not your place to lecture me, you have no right!"

"You're right, of course I have no right. You don't even have a place with your parents, how could I possibly have one!" Zhao Ziwei was furious. "You heartless woman, you only care about yourself, you've never cared about anyone else. No wonder you're such a failure as a person, no wonder that man doesn't want you!"

"Zhao Ziwei, shut up!" Chen Yiqian snapped. "How I conduct myself is none of your business, and my life is none of your concern. And what makes you any better? Your man doesn't want you anymore, is it necessary to vent your anger through depravity? Would it kill you to sleep with one less man for a day?! People like you will get their comeuppance sooner or later, and perhaps it has already begun!"

"Yiqian, what are you saying?" Zhao Ziwei glared at her.

Chen Yiqian was startled by her fierce gaze, but immediately said, "You know your own business best! Settle your personal grudges outside, don't interfere with my business!"

"Chen Yiqian, you're heartless! You only care about your business! If your father did business like you, the Chen Group would have collapsed long ago." Zhao Ziwei had been waiting for her to ask a question before explaining, but she hadn't expected her to insist it was a romantic relationship. "Why don't you ask him why I hit him, why he didn't dare say a word!"

"I don't care what you think, I don't care if you're a mistress or the wife!" Chen Yiqian was also furious, especially after mentioning her parents. "I thought you were mature. Don't you think before you act? Besides your own feelings, don't you care about the company's image?"

"Chen Yiqian, I've seen you for who you are today. A heartless woman, you don't want your family, you ignore your friends, go live a lonely life!" Even in her anger, Zhao Ziwei managed to maintain a feminine voice, showing she still had a shred of rationality.

"Zhao Ziwei, you bastard, what right do you have to lecture me?"

Zhao Ziwei suddenly realized that besides this job, she had another mission. She smiled bitterly, lowered her head, and whispered, "Yiqian, then tell me, what should I do?"

Seeing her lower her head, Chen Yiqian assumed she had given in and coldly said, "If you don't think about others, even if you excel at your job, you're not a successful woman."

"Is that so?" Zhao Ziwei's anger flared again when she saw that Chen Yiqian's tone hadn't softened. "That didn't happen to you, so of course you don't care. Fine, tell me, you want me to pretend nothing happened, go up and shake hands with him, right? Then sign the contract, and every time we meet, I have to turn around and stick my butt out so he can touch it again?"

"Touch...butt?" Chen Yiqian was stunned, only then realizing that she still didn't know what was going on. "Ziwei, that's not what I meant. You can tell me what you want to say."

"Then what do you mean, Yiqian? Your boss is really terrible. I really doubt if you're even a woman. If he sexually harassed you, would you tolerate it?"

"Sexual harassment? Aren't you lovers?" Chen Yiqian was taken aback. "Ziwei, I didn't say you were wrong, but he's still our client."

The two fell silent, both disappointed. Zhao Ziwei found this girl unreasonable; a few words could have clarified things, yet she acted arrogantly. Chen Yiqian also found this woman utterly despicable; her usual ladylike demeanor was now contorted with rage, ruining the company's business without admitting wrongdoing. Whether it was a lover or sexual harassment was no longer her concern.

To put an end to the conflict, Chen Yiqian decided to leave, though she hesitated. But at the door, she remembered something and turned back, calling out, "Ziwei!"

"What, still arguing?" Zhao Ziwei said in a low voice, her tone still slightly hostile.

Chen Yiqian glanced at her. "I don't know what grudge you have with Mr. Jiang, but when he left, he asked me to tell you that he apologizes and hopes you will forgive him."

"Oh!" Zhao Ziwei was somewhat surprised. Having witnessed the man's actions, she naturally understood his psychology; the shadow couldn't be erased, but an apology was indeed owed.

"Ziwei, don't say I don't care about you. I've already considered you a friend. I spoke impulsively, I hope you don't mind, don't think so badly of me, I'm not that kind of person."

Zhao Ziwei looked at her, was this proud girl apologizing?

"Don't say I only care about business and not feelings or friends. In my position, there are many hardships you don't know. What you said just now hurt me deeply, and I know you will be hurt too, because what I said was even harsher!" Chen Yiqian said with her head down, "Ziwei, before you came, I never lost my composure like this. Perhaps, your coming to Xinhai won't change Xinhai, but me!"

Zhao Ziwei blinked, trying hard to understand her meaning, but she couldn't. This girl had the courage to admit her mistakes, which was already quite remarkable; at least she didn't yell, "I'm going to fire you!" But they clearly had so many opportunities, why did they always fail to seize them?

Seeing that she didn't speak, Chen Yiqian hesitated a little; her words just now seemed to have been thrown into water, leaving no ripple. "Ziwei, some things can't be borne alone. Sometimes I'm tired too, and I want to find someone, a shoulder to lean on, even though it's not easy. If you want to chat or have a drink, I'm always ready!"

Zhao Ziwei said calmly. "Yiqian, one day you'll get to know me, and I'll be different from what you see now!"

"Okay, I'll wait for that day. You're not allowed to run away!"

Zhao Ziwei watched her leave the director's office, her mood gradually calming down. Chen Yiqian's last words had an effect, and she began to reflect on her mistake. She thought she had to adapt to her identity as a woman and society's views on women.

Stepping out of the room, she found Jiang Fang sitting in Xiaomei's seat. Zhao Ziwei was startled. Had she been eavesdropping at the door the whole time? She stopped, waiting for Jiang Fang to speak.

Jiang Fang asked, "Ziwei, what were you two arguing about just now? It sounded like the glass almost shattered. Did the client negotiation fall through?"

"Yeah, something like that! Fang-jie, where did Yiqian find a client like that?"

Jiang Fang frowned and said, "It wasn't her, I found him. He's my husband's boss. The company hasn't had much work lately, and I thought I could help bring in some business. What a pity!"

Zhao Ziwei was taken aback. Although she outwardly seemed to be protecting the company, she wasn't really committed. She only wanted to be a competent manager, but there was much more to it than that. She regretted getting so angry with Chen Yiqian earlier, even though Yiqian had misunderstood her.

Zhao Ziwei said, "Fang-jie, I'd like to talk to you later. Are you free?"

"Sure, I'll wait here for you!" Jiang Fang agreed.

Twenty minutes later, after assigning tasks to Zhang Li and Li Yongjun, she returned to find Jiang Fang gone, guessing she had probably gone back to her seat. She pondered that she might need to find a few clients under Zhao Ziqiang's identity, otherwise Chen Yiqian would have a hard time keeping the company afloat.

After a while, Jiang Fang came in and smiled at her: "You're quite busy. If you have time, let's chat again!"

"Sister Fang, please sit down!" Zhao Ziwei hesitated on how to begin. "Xiaomei took the day off today, and I'm a little unaccustomed to it. Maybe I'm just too lazy and used to relying on others!"

"No, Xiaomei also told me that she relies on you. She said she's really happy and relieved to have you as her boss!"

"Really?" Zhao Ziwei was somewhat surprised. "Sister Fang, my work methods are different from Xinhai's, and some colleagues aren't used to it. Maybe Yiqian is like that too. I feel like she has something she wants to say to me, but she hasn't said it. I want to understand her, and I want to do this job well."

Jiang Fang said, "Yes, Yiqian does have something she wants to say to you, but she just can't find the right time. You two are really strange. You clearly admire each other, but you seem afraid to get too close."

Zhao Ziwei blinked. "Sister Fang, Yiqian might not have told you about what happened in the meeting room, so let me tell you my version first!" Zhao Ziwei realized that Jiang Fang had a significant influence on Chen Yiqian, not just as a secretary, but like an older sister. "Yiqian only saw me slap him, but she wouldn't ask me why, she just kept scolding me. This morning on the subway..."

"Ah, he actually did such a thing!" Jiang Fang was shocked. "Ziwei, I'm a woman too, I understand how you feel! I believe Yiqian didn't mean it. If she said something wrong, please forgive her. After all, you're older and more experienced than her." Zhao Ziwei sighed

. "I know Yiqian has her difficulties, but don't forget the most basic principles of being a decent person. Actually, I know the current situation of the company, and I'm working hard. I can probably bring in one or two clients and help out a little."

Jiang Fang told her about some aspects of Chen Yiqian's situation, but even when Zhao Ziwei hinted at it, she avoided talking about Chen Yiqian's "harassment history" and family situation. Zhao Ziwei understood that Jiang Fang was protecting her, which was good; it proved that she was a person who kept secrets.

Next, Zhao Ziwei waited in vain for Chen Yiqian to come over. She wanted to appear generous and take the initiative to fix it, but she was busy with other things and her phone kept ringing, so she forgot. It wasn't until she was about to leave work that Chen Yiqian appeared at the door, looked at her quietly for a few seconds, and then spoke.

"Ziwei, aren't you leaving?"

Zhao Ziwei looked up, startled. She was wearing makeup; was she going to an appointment? "Wait a while, there are too many people leaving work, all kinds of cars are crowded!"

Chen Yiqian placed a set of keys in front of her. "These are the company keys. I made an extra set, so you don't always have to ask Xiaomei for the keys when you get off work late!"

Zhao Ziwei stared at her. "You're not planning to fire me during your probation period?"

Chen Yiqian smiled, avoiding eye contact with those large eyes. She was a little afraid of those eyes; they had already seen through her several times. "Ziwei, let me give you a ride. Where do you live?"

"If you treat me to dinner, I'll tell you where I live!"

Chen Yiqian suddenly looked up; clearly, she sensed a willingness to reconcile. "What a pity, I already have dinner plans, I can't split myself in two!"

Yes, what a pity! ...Zhao Ziwei thought to herself. 07-11
Chapter 71, The Playboy (Part 1)

"Yiqian, are you alright? Last week at the bar..."

"I'm fine, Lingling, didn't you say you were going on a trip? You're back?"

"Yeah, I'm back. It was only three days, not much of a trip. I'm getting a little bored without you. We're planning to go on a trip next week to relax. Do you want to come?"

"I've been busy with work lately, I can't get away!"

Chen Yiqian lied through her teeth.

The previous week at the bar, under the influence of alcohol, Chen Yiqian and Lingling had a passionate encounter, which ended because Lingling saw Zhao Ziwei in her hallucinations. During this time, she dared not go to bars anymore, partly to avoid Lingling, and partly to focus on her work.

Looking at this year's report, Chen Yiqian frowned. If there was no new business in the next two months, this year's performance report would be very bad. This afternoon, Zhao Ziwei slapped a customer of the milk company, and she almost wanted to slap Zhao Ziwei too, to fire her, but in the end, she held back. She understood that no one in the company could replace Zhao Ziwei at the moment; it would be easy for Zhao Ziwei to find a job, but it would be difficult for her to find a capable and suitable director.

Hearing Jiang Fang recount Zhao Ziwei's subway incident, she felt guilty. Zhao Ziwei had been sexually harassed, and she had not only failed to comfort her but had also said hurtful things. She hesitated whether to go and apologize to Zhao Ziwei, but she simply couldn't bring herself to do it. Seeing Zhao Ziwei discussing things with her colleagues in the distance, Chen Yiqian understood that this woman had already gained an important position in Xinhai.

Jiang Fang asked, "Yiqian, aren't you going to talk to her?"

"Who?"

"I think she's a reasonable person. Once you take the first step, she won't have any reason to be angry anymore!"

"Sister Fang, why do you think I'm being unreasonable? I think she's a scoundrel!"

Chen Yiqian got angry. Even Jiang Fang thought she was wrong. "She used to always argue with me. I thought she had changed, but she's still so unapproachable!"

Jiang Fang said, "Yiqian, I know you two used to argue about work. But in today's situation, Ziwei did nothing wrong, and you did nothing wrong either. But you're the boss, you should have some tolerance!"

Chen Yiqian said defiantly, "Why can't she take the first step?"

Jiang Fang glanced at the other side and said, "Because she's busy, because she's also working hard for Xinhai, and more importantly, you need her!"

Chen Yiqian was stunned. This was actually the answer in her subconscious, but she had never been clear about it. How could Jiang Fang know these things? Chen Yiqian glanced at her and pointed to the flowers on the table, saying, "Sister Fang, these flowers aren't very pretty, throw them away!"

Watching her turn and walk back into the room, Jiang Fang smiled and shook her head. This girl was too strong-willed; she didn't give in easily.

Of course, this girl was tough on the outside but soft on the inside; if she believed something was right, she would definitely do it. Chen Yiqian felt a little annoyed; she had to find new clients again. Zhao Ziwei was the same; she was being sexually harassed but didn't say a word. If she had, maybe she would have joined her in beating up that man.

Zhang Li walked in. "Yiqian, I heard Zhao Ziwei ruined your business. How do you plan to punish her?"

"Punish her?

" Chen Yiqian looked up, only then remembering that this was Zhao Ziwei's "enemy.

" "Isn't that right?"

Zhang Li said angrily, "Whoever harms the company's interests should be punished! According to the practices of many companies, you should fire her, don't be soft!"

Chen Yiqian was startled; she hadn't expected her to want to kill someone. "Zhang Li, the truth is not what you think!"

"What truth? Didn't she hit the client?"

"Who saw her hit the client?"

Chen Yiqian was startled, but the meeting room door was open when it happened. She frowned; for the company's benefit, she couldn't side with Zhang Li. "Zhang Li, it was just an argument. I was there the whole time; I can testify!" "

Yiqian, why are you still helping her? She's utterly despicable, lewd, and vile..."

"Zhang Li!"

Chen Yiqian snapped, "Don't make me look down on you!"

"Yiqian, you..."

Zhang Li was about to speak, but upon seeing Chen Yiqian's eyes, her heart tightened, and she dared not continue. For the first time, she realized how terrifying Chen Yiqian's eyes were.

Chen Yiqian softened her gaze and expression. "Zhang Li, everyone has flaws, Ziwei is no exception. It's true she had a dispute with that client, but don't accuse her of hitting the client. Saying that will not only harm her but also the company."

She understood that no matter how much disagreement she had with Zhao Ziwei, protecting the company's interests was more important. Jiang Fang understood this better.

Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Zhang Li left dejectedly. Lately, she had seen Chen Yiqian and Zhao Ziwei growing closer, and she was anxious. But both were her superiors, and she couldn't change their minds. This time, she finally found an opportunity, but Chen Yiqian didn't support her.

Xinhai had never seen such a confrontation before. The former director, Lu, was like a jack-of-all-trades, with few conflicts with colleagues, but technically he wasn't as good as Zhao Ziwei. This is the contradictory psychology of a boss: wanting competition but not wanting it to become a fight; wanting excitement when things are calm, and craving calm when there's turmoil. It's like life; you're always dissatisfied with the status quo, but once you enter a new environment, you find there are still many problems. Choosing to compromise is sometimes a positive approach.

Looking at the client list again, Zhang Jun came into view. Thinking about not getting his contract, Chen Yiqian was annoyed. He was clearly cooperating with Chen's Enterprise, yet he refused to give the advertising to Xinhai.

"Zhang Jun, didn't you always say you'd treat me to dinner? How about tonight?"

"Hey, Miss Chen, it seems like you're the one asking me out!"

Chen Yiqian twirled the phone cord, her eyes darting around. "Of course you're asking me out, I'm just saying it for you. Hurry up and tell me, is tonight okay?"

Zhang Jun said, "You can at least let me check my notes, or I can ask my secretary. What kind of girl is you, asking for a date without even telling me beforehand? So domineering..."

Chen Yiqian was getting impatient. "Hurry up, I'm counting down, ten, nine, eight..."

"Hmm, don't rush me, I... okay, okay, I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"

"That's more like a man, stop being so wishy-washy!"

Chen Yiqian rattled off a string of questions, securing dinner for the evening. Zhang Jun was even stranger. Despite being surrounded by countless women, he couldn't muster any of his power when faced with a domineering girl like Chen Yiqian. He had to obediently comply and cancel other dates.

"Zhang Jun, don't send roses anymore, they're ugly!"

"Why? What woman doesn't like roses?"

"I just don't! Lilies, baby's breath, or anything else is fine, color doesn't matter."

"Why do you think I'd still send you flowers?"

"Can't you?"

Zhang Jun was speechless when faced with such a wild girl. He knew she didn't love him, yet he still liked her. People are often like this; their affection for someone they deem impossible doesn't diminish. Chen Yiqian never considered him a close friend, but she didn't deny he was a friend either. Sometimes, going out with him was a fun experience.

Before leaving work, Jiang Fang watched her put on makeup in front of the mirror and smiled, "Yiqian, have fun tonight!"

She smiled but didn't explain. In front of others, she was a shrewd businesswoman, but in front of Jiang Fang, she was still like a younger sister.

She approached the director and handed a set of company keys to Zhao Ziwei. She didn't have the courage to apologize directly; this gesture represented reconciliation, and she knew Zhao Ziwei would understand. As she stepped into the elevator, she regretted it. Perhaps it would have been better to decline Zhang Jun's dinner invitation and talk to Zhao Ziwei. These two often missed opportunities to communicate. They both sensed a longing for connection in each other; they could have been friends, confidants, but their paths crossed by mistake.

Chen Yiqian sighed. What was going on? She hadn't made the friends she should have, nor had she done the work she should have done. As the car drove onto the street, she saw Zhao Ziwei talking to Liu Yu on the sidewalk. It was strange. Had they gotten back together? And what was her relationship with Zhang Quan? What was this woman's social circle like? She'd never seen any of her friends.

All the way to the restaurant parking lot, her mind was filled with thoughts of Zhao Ziwei. She saw Zhang Jun's car waiting to turn in the rearview mirror, and an idea struck her. She took out ten yuan and said to the parking attendant, "A white BMW is coming in soon, can you block it for two minutes?"

The attendant called in, "Miss, that won't work, other cars are coming in!"

Chen Yiqian said, "Why not? The camera won't be able to see you. Just say they're cleaning inside, it'll probably take another two minutes. Please, two minutes!"

Watching Zhang Jun's car being blocked at the parking lot entrance, she giggled and took out her phone. "Zhang Jun, where are you? I've been waiting at the restaurant for five minutes, why aren't you here yet?"

"I'm already here, the parking lot is just being cleaned, I'll be there soon, don't rush!"

"I don't care, you're late, I'm going to punish you!"

Chen Yiqian became domineering, "You'll see what happens soon!"

After hanging up the phone, she began to plan how to deal with this guy later.

Chapter 72, Playboy (Part 2)

Walking into the restaurant, Zhang Jun's eyes scanned half the area before finding Chen Yiqian's seat. Chen Yiqian made a fist gesture towards him, indicating that she was going to punish him.

Suddenly, a woman's voice called out, "Zhang Jun, Zhang Jun!"

Zhang Jun's expression changed, and he turned around, immediately smiling, "Yunyun, you're here!"

Two young girls walked towards the door from inside. Zhang Jun glanced at Chen Yiqian, but still went to meet the two girls. The tall girl was wearing a black halter dress, with a slender figure. She came over and gently pinched Zhang Jun with a smile, appearing very affectionate.

Chen Yiqian cursed inwardly, "This damn playboy, he has girlfriends all over the place." Of course, she wasn't jealous, just... uncomfortable. Zhang Jun pointed in a direction, clearly explaining who he was dining with; he was referring to a middle-aged man. Chen Yiqian snorted and muttered, "Coward, why can't you say you're on a date with a woman!"

In less than a minute, the two girls left the restaurant, and Zhang Jun walked to the middle-aged man's table to ask to borrow a newspaper.

The two girls saw him sitting with the middle-aged man through the glass outside, smiled, and left. Chen Yiqian was a little annoyed; this man was really tired, going to so much trouble to cover it up. Zhang Jun put the newspaper back, sat down opposite Chen Yiqian, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Yiqian glared at him and said, "Go to a seat inside, I'll follow you."

"Yiqian is so understanding, the cutest!"

Zhang Jun replied happily.

"Of course! If you were my boyfriend, I would have chopped you into mincemeat long ago!"

They walked to a table covered by vines, making it impossible for anyone outside the restaurant to see them. Chen Yiqian suddenly noticed the strange looks from others. Oh no, she was being mistaken for a secret lover, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Zhang Jun, observing her expression, immediately shifted his gaze. "Yiqian, you're so beautiful. Your makeup is perfect today, and your sexy lips and this dress are a perfect match..."

"You think saying all this will exempt you from punishment?"

"Of course, but I want a lighter punishment, and my attitude is better!"

Zhang Jun clearly understood women, so he didn't deny it but instead bargained.

Although Chen Yiqian belittled him to nothing, she couldn't deny that Zhang Jun knew how to enjoy himself. From many girls' perspectives, Zhang Jun was undoubtedly a good man. He had a strong physique, rugged yet handsome, which explained why he was always surrounded by girls.

"Was that your girlfriend just now?"

Chen Yiqian had seen the girl at the fashion show. "She knows you have other girlfriends and is still so tolerant; I really admire her magnanimity."

"Is that flattery or sarcasm? You never ask about my affairs, what's wrong today?"

"I don't usually ask, but I saw her today, so I had to ask a couple of questions out of politeness!"

Chen Yiqian wasn't really interested in his gossip; she was just making conversation. "You invited me to dinner today, but you arrived later than me. Is that acceptable?"

"Hey, Miss Chen, I saw your car. I thought I could keep up with you, but the parking lot wouldn't let me in. I wonder if you were behind this?"

"What did you say?"

Chen Yiqian's eyes widened.

"Nothing, just joking!"

"You call that a joke?"

Chen Yiqian was both reasonable and unreasonable. "No matter what, you're late, and being late means punishment!"

Zhang Jun feigned innocence. "Fine, what punishment do you want?"

Chen Yiqian ignored him. "Come shopping with me later!"

Zhang Jun immediately exclaimed, "Let me go! Can't you send me flowers for a week straight?"

"No way! I don't care which woman you offered yourself to tonight. Until ten o'clock, you're at my beck and call!"

Zhang Jun was both angry and amused. "You don't want me to offer myself to you, do you?"

Chen Yiqian picked up her teacup and splashed it, startling Zhang Jun, who immediately dodged. But she put the teacup down and said nonchalantly, "If you keep talking nonsense, you'll be sorry!"

Zhang Jun was stunned. "Yiqian, what's wrong with you? You used to joke around so easily. But these past few days, every time I talk to you on the phone, you curse. I haven't offended you!"

"Don't you know women are fickle?"

Chen Yiqian found a reasonable excuse for herself, but she knew she really sounded like a scoundrel. But she couldn't accept it, even if the whole world thought so. "If someone offends me, can't I hold you responsible?"

"I understand why no one wants you anymore! So what if you don't have that man? Does the world collapse...?"

"You dare say that?"

Chen Yiqian snapped, reaching for the teacup on the table.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jun was faster, snatching the teacup away. "Yiqian, you're so shameless! Even if I said something that upset you, you can't treat me like this! Is this how you always treat your friends, getting angry over a single disagreement?"

Chen Yiqian snorted. "You've had dozens of girlfriends in your life, don't you know the importance of never offending a woman!"

Zhang Jun stared at the domineering girl, though he liked her, he couldn't help but get angry. "I know, I can offend any woman, just not Chen Yiqian!"

Chen Yiqian smiled. "Zhang Jun, you're actually a pretty good friend!"

Zhang Jun said irritably. "Of course, the fact that I'm willing to be bullied by you proves it!"

"I know you like me!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Jun answered honestly.

Actually, Chen Yiqian wasn't a very domineering person, but she couldn't help herself whenever she was around Zhang Jun; it had become a habit.

Zhang Jun was also puzzled; he didn't have to endure it, yet he couldn't escape being bullied. They both knew there was some hidden reason behind it, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.

"Ring ring..."

Chen Yiqian answered the phone.

Zhao Ziwei's voice came through. "Yiqian, I'm sorry about today. I should have told you beforehand."

"I know, I was wrong too!"

Chen Yiqian said insincerely. "If you had told me earlier, I would have understood!"

She was a little distracted because Zhang Jun's phone also rang; he had run to the door to answer it. That guy, he must have been answering a girl's call—a womanizer.

Zhao Ziwei asked, "Yiqian, who did you meet today?"

"Oh, how did you know?"

Chen Yiqian was surprised; she had always thought this woman had no gossip at all. "Hehe, with a handsome guy!"

"Hmm, who is he?"

"Thirty-one years old, pretty good-looking, about 1.78 meters tall, very considerate of women, humorous, rich..."

Zhao Ziwei interrupted her: "Yiqian, you haven't fallen for him, have you?"

Chen Yiqian said: "Not yet, who knows about the future!"

"Bring him to me next time, I'll give you my opinion!"

Chen Yiqian's eyes darted around. "Ziwei, when did you become so gossipy?"

"Hehe, I've always been gossipy, you just don't know it!"

"Really? But I like your gossip."

Chen Yiqian laughed, staring at Zhang Jun who was still on the phone at the door, "I can bring him to you, but what if he falls for you?"

"No way, I'm not as pretty as you, not as cute as you, not as sexy as you!"

"But you're more mature than me, and this guy likes mature women the most."

Chen Yiqian finally realized that introducing Zhang Jun to Zhao Ziwei might bring him an advertisement.

"Hehe, Yiqian, if any man falls in love with me, he'll have nightmares for the rest of his life!"

Zhao Ziwei said. "I won't disturb your date anymore, bye-bye!"

Chen Yiqian was baffled. How could falling in love with her cause nightmares? This woman was really strange, suddenly showing concern for her. That was good, at least she wasn't so cold -hearted and only focused on work.

Zhang Jun returned, his eyes slightly unfocused, holding what looked like a bomb rather than a phone. Chen Yiqian was too lazy to guess what was going on. Anyway, it wasn't unusual for a womanizer to have ten or eight girlfriends. If his phone didn't ring within half an hour, then there would be a problem.

"Um, Yiqian, where were we?"

Chen Yiqian smiled. "You just said I was very domineering!"

"Yes, very domineering! Yiqian, why do you always bully me?"

"Because you're easy to bully!"

Chen Yiqian answered without thinking.

"Really?"

Chen Yiqian's smile faded, and she looked at him seriously. "No!"

Zhang Jun picked up his teacup and asked, "Then why?"

"Because you like being bullied by me!"

Chen Yiqian said. This was classic nonsense, and only she could say such nonsense, and say it so naturally.

Zhang Jun didn't refute it, but nodded and said, "That's true!"

Unexpectedly, Chen Yiqian continued, "You're so tolerant, if you don't have designs on me, then you have designs on the Chen Group!"

Zhang Jun almost dropped his cup. He looked closely and saw Chen Yiqian blinking, a half-smile on her face.

This seemingly casual remark made Zhang Jun tense. "Yiqian, is this enough? Would you like to order anything else?"

"Zhang Jun, is that so?"

Zhang Jun's body trembled. He had just relaxed, thinking her words were unintentional, but he didn't expect her to launch a counterattack. "Yiqian, what are you talking about?"

Chen Yiqian's eyes darted around, and she smiled, "You gave me flowers and a bracelet, all I can say is thank you. I can't give you anything else, at most I can chat with you!"

Zhang Jun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "No need, this is enough!"

"Oh!"

Chen Yiqian immediately pretended to be embarrassed, "Zhang Jun, I was so mean to you just now, you're not angry, are you?"

Zhang Jun said, "Yiqian, although you were mean to me, you are my true friend!"

"Of course, because I don't want to be a bride in the Zhang family! Zhang Jun, don't overthink it. Always worrying about whether someone likes you or your money will make your life very tiring!"

Zhang Jun sighed. "Money can do a lot of things, but money doesn't always put your mind at ease."

"Having money isn't a fault!"

Chen Yiqian said, "However, I really admire you..."

"Admire what?"

"Your heart is ruthless enough, so you can make a lot of money!"

Zhang Jun laughed, but after laughing, he looked a little desolate, clearly Chen Yiqian had hit the nail on the head. "Yiqian, can't we talk about something lighter?"

"Like your new girlfriend?"

Chen Yiqian laughed. "Okay, let's begin. What's her name, age, height, and family background?"

Zhang Jun blinked. "Yiqian, why are you never jealous? I mean, for me!"

Chen Yiqian said seriously, "Zhang Jun, if I were jealous for you, you wouldn't be able to stand it. You'd become so serious, never able to touch another girl in your life, and never have the chance to be in a gossip magazine. You can't imagine that kind of life. You'd wake up in the middle of the night and ask yourself: 'Oh my god, how did I end up marrying Chen Yiqian? I'd rather be dead!'"

"That's true!"

Zhang Jun nodded. "So being friends like this is pretty good!"

Chen Yiqian laughed. "However, if you need me to be your shield, I can help!"

"Haha, I've thought about that too!"

Zhang Jun laughed. "If the two of us were to appear in a magazine, I wonder if your parents and my parents would be scared or nervous. Would they urge us to get married?"

"That's possible. The older generation is more worried than anyone else!"

Chen Yiqian thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Zhang Jun? If neither of us is married in three years, you can marry me!"

"Haha!"

Zhang Jun said, "Yiqian, don't joke around, how could that be possible!"

"Zhang Jun, I'm serious!"

Chen Yiqian didn't laugh, her face serious. "We're just having fun now, but we can't live like this forever. The Chen family and the Zhang family are both prominent and prestigious families, a perfect match. If we really get married, both families will be happy."

"Yiqian, are you serious?"

Zhang Jun leaned forward, seemingly unable to believe it.

"Of course, I don't care how many women you've slept with, but if it really comes to that, you'll definitely change. Otherwise, I'll cut off your thing and make sure you can only watch DVDs for the rest of your life!"

Chen Yiqian said seriously, making a gesture.

Zhang Jun was startled and shrank back. "Yi Qian, you're terrifying!"

"Of course I'm terrifying! You've known me for a long time!"

Chen Yi Qian smiled, looking incredibly cute, as if they hadn't just discussed something bloody, but rather a lady chatting with a friend about fashion. "Zhang Jun, don't worry, that's three years from now. I'll try my best to get married in these three years!"

Zhang Jun was both annoyed and amused. "Yi Qian, what you're saying is meaningless!"

"Hehe, I have to give you some hope!"

Chen Yi Qian finally laughed out loud.

Then, they lowered their heads and ate, seemingly lost in their own thoughts. How should she bring up the advertising with Zhang Jun? Could Zhao Ziwei persuade him? Would Zhang Jun like women like her? Zhang Jun liked conquering these kinds of difficult women; maybe that would work.

"Zhang Jun, come shopping with me after dinner, don't run away!"

Chen Yiqian added, "Don't worry, you don't have to pay for the clothes, just come with me!"

"Any other options?"

"Yes!"

Chen Yiqian said seriously, "Let Xinhai handle the advertising for Zhang's Enterprises!"

"Hmm... let's go shopping!"

Chen Yiqian reached for a teacup, but Zhang Jun beat her to it.

Chapter 073, New and Old Friends

"Ziwei, I'm a little surprised, you seem very

interested , but I've never heard you talk about your company's gossip!"

"If I told you about work or company gossip, you'd be bored to death!"

Zhao Ziwei was sitting in the restaurant with Liu Yu because she had been in contact with men a lot lately, both at work and in her personal life.

Her androgynous thinking made her a little confused, and she wasn't being objective enough when thinking about things. She always assumed that the men she got close to were interested in her.

"I have a feeling we can be friends!"

"Oh!"

Zhao Ziwei blinked. Did he also believe in friendship between men and women? "

Men and women both need to work, both need to live, and both worry about similar things."

"Yes, if we can both maintain a calm mindset, life becomes easier to accept."

Zhao Ziwei said calmly, "Life is like this, it's best to be ordinary. Sometimes we want more color, more excitement, but the result may not be as we wish. Unfortunately, we all know the principles of being a person, but when we actually face them, we always fail to do so well."

"You seem to have a lot of insight. Did you experience some change or something special?"

Zhao Ziwei was startled, realizing she had brought too much personal emotion into the conversation. "When you reach a certain age and gain experience, you naturally know these things. You don't necessarily have to suffer some major blow."

Liu Yu looked at her quietly. "Do you know what my colleagues think of you?"

"Oh?"

Zhao Ziwei was a little nervous, not expecting others to be paying attention to her.

"They say that although you're cheerful and easygoing, you must be a very proud woman who doesn't let men into your world!"

"What do you think?"

"I think the same thing!"

Liu Yu smiled. "I'm sitting here with you, but I don't know anything about you! Ziwei, you're a mysterious woman. What man could possibly get close to you?" Zhao

Ziwei became wary. Talking about such deep topics meant that men wanted to enter a woman's inner world.

She stroked her teacup, staring at her red fingernails. How much of her mindset was that of a man, and how much of it was that of a woman? "I'm not mysterious. It's not that I reject others, it's just that no one has entered my world. You should say I'm a strange woman, not mysterious. None of my friends would say that."

"Can you tell me about your boyfriend? Or your husband?"

"He…"

Zhao Ziwei wanted to deny it, but a woman as "charming" as herself shouldn't be single.

"He's very talented, arrogant, and doesn't show much affection to women he likes. Sometimes he's lazy and doesn't even want to go shopping with his girlfriend. He's very capable at work, but he's probably a failure in love. He doesn't understand what women need..."

"Ziwei, I don't know you, but I feel this man is very similar to you. Why don't you two open up and talk? Maybe he'll understand you."

Zhao Ziwei's body trembled because the previous description had projected Zhao Ziqiang onto her. She was a little scared. Would saying "he doesn't understand what women need" have caused Liu Yu to misunderstand something? "Sometimes, love is hidden in the heart. Being able to feel it is true spiritual connection."

Liu Yu shook his head and said, "No, even if the other person knows, you still have to say it. Otherwise, how can this love stay fresh? Love is like flowers and plants; it needs watering and fertilizing."

Zhao Ziwei blinked. Could it be that her previous relationships with Chen Yihui and Zhenzhen were all due to her carelessness and lack of care? "

And what about you? What caused your marriage to fail?"

Liu Yu's expression changed. "My failure was because I planted the wrong flower. Although I watered and fertilized it, it withered."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have..."

"It's okay, so much time has passed, I'm used to it!"

Zhao Ziwei tried to remind herself: I'm a man, don't speculate about other people's affairs. Even if this lawyer is good, don't become friends. If Zhao Ziqiang were the real person, he would definitely be friends with him, but if he's a man, would he still be interested? Would she still be interested?

"Ziwei, what do you usually do for fun?"

"Hmm, reading, going to bars... shopping!"

Zhao Ziwei added two more female hobbies on the spot.

"Girls have more things to do, not as simple as men!"

"I know, just looking at all those cosmetics makes my eyes water!"

"So, you should be more understanding of women. When you find a girlfriend in the future, be more tolerant of her!"

Zhao Ziwei's words seemed to be directed at herself. Yes, if she had done these things before, perhaps she would have already married Chen Yihui, and things wouldn't have come to this. The same goes for Zhenzhen.

When it came time to pay, Zhao Ziwei pulled out half the bill and calmly said, "Let's split the bill!"

Liu Yu quickly said, "No need, I can easily afford to treat you to a meal!"

"I know you can afford it, but this is my principle. I treat both men and women this way; I'm used to it. Do you know what the consequences are when a man always pays?"

"What are they?"

"First, I'll get used to others paying in the future; second, I'll feel embarrassed to eat with you again. I don't like either of these outcomes!"

Zhao Ziwei didn't like enjoying this preferential treatment; she never intended to take advantage of her status as a girl.

Liu Yu stopped arguing; he knew he couldn't persuade this determined woman.

****** It was dark, and the rush hour had passed. Zhao Ziwei left the company, preparing to hail a taxi, but then she stopped and made a phone call. "Zhenzhen, this is... Ziwei, Ziqiang!"

"Oh, I thought you weren't going to call me!"

"Of course not, we agreed to keep in touch. Zhenzhen, what have you been busy with lately?"

"Nothing special, just like before, I..."

Just as Zhenzhen finished speaking, a male voice suddenly interrupted, "Zhenzhen, the vegetables are washed, you can cook them!"

Zhao Ziwei was startled and immediately said, "You're busy, I'm not talking anymore."

"I'll call you later, bye!"

"No need!"

The phone hung up, and Zhao Ziwei was still saying: No need, really no need. She felt a deep sadness; it turned out that Zhenzhen no longer belonged to her. In this bustling street, she felt like an outsider, as if she didn't belong to this world.

On the bus, she asked herself: Why do I always fail? She had always thought that women needed love and men needed life, but reality was the opposite. When she felt lonely, she thought of Chen Yihui again and sent her a text message: What are you doing? Unexpectedly, she received a reply immediately: I'm at your apartment, when are you coming back?

Zhao Ziwei was a little happy; she usually missed her but couldn't see her, and now she had appeared on her own. Now, Chen Yihui was her only friend, or rather, Zhao Ziwei's only friend. When she got home, she found Chen Yihui watching TV, and she couldn't help but smile.

"Zhao Ziwei, you've got guts! You were so secretive at first, avoiding contact with others, but now you're dating a man! Do you want to experience female love?"

"What date? Just a meal! I might need to consult a lawyer later, even a free one is good. He's handled both economic and civil cases."

"Is that what he thinks too?"

Chen Yihui pressed on. "Don't tell me there's such a thing as pure friendship between men and women. Zhao Ziqiang wasn't like that before."

Zhao Ziwei took off her jacket and said, "I'm so tired today, give me a massage!"

"I thought you'd be upset after being groped by a pervert today!"

"The pervert is infuriating, and your sister is infuriating!"

She enjoyed Chen Yihui's massage while recounting the afternoon's events, unable to resist cursing a couple of times.

Chen Yihui laughed. "Haha, you two are both so impulsive, a match made in heaven!"

"Hmph, I don't want a girl like that. If I married her, I'd be driven crazy by her every day!"

"Really? I feel like you're liking her more and more?"

"Yi Hui, do you know why I still like you after three years?"

"Because I'm beautiful, smart, and understanding..."

Chen Yi Hui rarely boasted, so it wasn't surprising that she could list dozens of her own virtues.

"No, because you're full of wickedness!"

"Hmph, you actually called me wicked?"

Chen Yi Hui shrieked and suddenly pounced on her, bumping her face and neck with her forehead, even knocking off one of her earrings.

"Mercy, mercy, I won't do it again!"

Zhao Ziwei's pleas for mercy were useless. Chen Yi Hui became even more aggressive, poking and groping her body, even touching her sensitive spots. Zhao Ziwei trembled all over, and had no choice but to clamp her arms and legs tightly around Chen Yi Hui, making her unable to move.

Chen Yi Hui calmed down, pressing against her body, their faces less than a centimeter apart, their breaths mingling. Those large eyes were full of tenderness and laughter, seemingly telling a story of affection. He could no longer resist and kissed those red lips.

"Yi Hui!"

Zhao Ziqiang whispered affectionately, his arms around Chen Yi Hui's waist tightening.

"Kiss me..."

Chen Yi Hui's sexy red lips pressed against Zhao Ziqiang's, her small mouth immediately opening, her tongue sliding inside his mouth.

Not only that, Chen Yi Hui's breasts pressed tightly against Zhao Ziqiang's chest, and he immediately felt a powerful throbbing in his lower body.

Chen Yi Hui wrapped one leg around Zhao Ziqiang's, tightly gripping his waist, gently twisting her body.

"What a bewitching, seductive vixen."

A strange thought suddenly popped into Zhao Ziqiang's mind, and once it appeared, he couldn't stop it. His blood was boiling, and a monster seemed to be roaring inside him.

Chen Yihui clung to Zhao Ziqiang more tightly, her tongue swirling in his mouth. Unable to resist the teasing, Zhao Ziqiang boldly freed one hand to caress her legs, which were wrapped around him.

Chen Yihui murmured, occasionally letting out

soft moans.

Lost in passion, Zhao Ziqiang whispered in Chen Yihui's ear, "Yihui, you're such a tempting little vixen!"

"Let's go to the bed!"

Chen Yihui lowered her legs, her lips still kissing Zhao Ziqiang's, and together they slowly moved towards the bed.

Once in bed, Zhao Ziqiang quickly pinned Chen Yihui down. The aloof, elegant woman's face flushed, her eyes glazed with desire, and she gasped, "I knew you were a complete scoundrel."

"Yihui, I'm innocent!"

Zhao Ziqiang chuckled, showing no remorse, "I'm really not a casual man!"

"Not a casual man?"

Chen Yihui rolled her eyes at Zhao Ziqiang. Her languid allure after drinking was irresistible. "And what about when you're casual?"

"When I'm casual…"

Zhao Ziqiang leaned close to her ear, his hot breath brushing against it, and said with a smile, "When I'm casual, I'm not human."

"Hmph! You're honest enough."

Chen Yihui said, placing her leg across Zhao Ziqiang's knee and asking, "Do you like my legs?"

Zhao Ziqiang honestly replied, "Yes! I've liked them ever since we started dating."

Chen Yihui smiled charmingly, casually removing her white cheongsam, then staring at Zhao Ziqiang with her bright eyes, she asked seductively, "Aren't my legs pretty?"

"Of course, I almost..."

Zhao Ziqiang suddenly stopped, seemingly afraid of revealing some secret.

"Go ahead! What did you say?"

Chen Yihui said, extending her beautiful legs clad in pink stockings in front of Zhao Ziqiang, her feet, encased in the stockings, pressing against his penis.

Zhao Ziqiang's hands gently caressed her two jade-like legs. Chen Yihui lay almost naked on the bed, not even wearing underwear under her pink stockings.

Chen Yihui lifted one leg and placed it on Zhao Ziqiang's shoulder, while using her other leg to tease his penis through his skirt with her toes. The alluring cleft of her penis was faintly visible through her stockings. Then,

Chen Yihui slowly removed her stockings. She draped one leg over Zhao Ziqiang, the other supporting her on the ground. As her last garment—a sexy lace bra—was removed, her captivating body was revealed before Zhao Ziqiang's eyes. He couldn't help but lean down and pull Chen Yihui into his arms.

"It's hard!"

Chen Yihui whispered in Zhao Ziqiang's ear, gently pulling away from his embrace and curling up towards his erection.

Zhao Ziqiang's hot, hard penis suddenly felt a chill, then was immediately enveloped in warmth. Chen Yihui had taken his erect member into her mouth.

Chen Yihui's playful tongue deftly circled the lower edge of his penis, Zhao Ziqiang's most sensitive spot. She knew everything about men.

Although they had only spent one night together, it was enough for Chen Yihui, who was already very experienced.

Then Chen Yihui began to try to take Zhao Ziqiang's penis into her mouth, seemingly trying to take the whole thing in, until the base of his penis felt the softness of her lips.

Then Chen Yihui pulled it out, saying, "It's too long, it's making me want to throw up!"

In the dim light of the bedroom, only Chen Yihui's soft laughter could be heard.

Zhao Ziqiang stroked Chen Yihui's long hair, feeling so moved he wanted to cry.

Then Chen Yihui took it in again, this time not trying to swallow it whole, but simply holding Zhao Ziqiang's huge penis tightly with her lips, making piston-like movements in and out.

When entering, Chen Yihui tried to suck it as deep as possible, and when withdrawing, her tongue would lick the tip.

After a while, Chen Yihui's hands began to unbutton Zhao Ziqiang's clothes. When she pulled his skirt down to his knees, Chen Yihui took the penis that she had had to pull out to remove the skirt back into her mouth, this time her tongue focusing on the tip.

Chen Yihui gently stroked Zhao Ziqiang's scrotum with one hand, while the other hand moved back and forth at the base of his penis.

The intense pleasure caused Zhao Ziqiang to instinctively pull Chen Yihui's head up. Understanding his intentions, she stopped moving and let Zhao Ziqiang take the initiative.

In the dim light, Chen Yihui let out soft moans of pleasure from Zhao Ziqiang's thrusts.

Chen Yihui's hands embraced Zhao Ziqiang's buttocks, her soft, slender fingers gently scratching his anus and scrotum.

This was Zhao Ziqiang's most sensitive spot, and the stimulation there almost made him ejaculate prematurely.

Zhao Ziqiang quickly withdrew his penis, gently pinching Chen Yihui's cheek. She giggled, pleased with her own playfulness.

He pulled Chen Yihui up, his hand slipping inside her pantyhose, his palm resting on the mound of flesh, his fingers probing towards her vulva, which was already overflowing with fluids.

"So wet!"

Zhao Ziqiang laughed at Chen Yihui. "Yihui, do you want it?"

"Mmm! I was already wet."

Chen Yihui got up and whispered in Zhao Ziqiang's ear, sucking on his earlobe, "No, I don't want it at all."

"You'd think I don't want it."

Zhao Ziqiang's heart skipped a beat, and his little brother couldn't help but jump.

The top of Chen Yihui's pantyhose had elastic bands, and Zhao Ziqiang easily pulled them down to her knees by inserting his hands inside.

Then Zhao Ziqiang and Chen Yihui turned around, making her stand on the bed and lean against the wall, and then he entered her warm cave from below.

"Ah..."

Chen Yihui groaned, her hands tightly hugging Zhao Ziqiang. His tongue searched for her nipples, leaving licking marks along the way, and finally took the two protruding nipples into his mouth, slowly savoring them.

Due to the position, when Zhao Ziqiang caressed Chen Yihui's upper body, his lower body couldn't move very easily, and several times it almost slipped out.

Left with no other choice, Zhao Ziqiang had to abandon his efforts on top and concentrate on the bottom.

Because the stockings weren't completely removed, her thighs squeezed her vulva even tighter, making thrusting difficult but intensifying the sensation.

Chen Yihui reacted similarly; after only a few thrusts, she was already panting.

She pulled back the hand she was holding onto Zhao Ziqiang to cover her mouth, afraid she might cry out involuntarily, especially with two other people outside!

Soon, Zhao Ziqiang couldn't hold on any longer; the standing position was simply too stimulating, and he slowed down.

As his thrusts slowed, Chen Yihui found it easier.

"It feels so good!"

Zhao Ziqiang said, "I didn't expect it to feel so intense standing up."

Because he slowed his thrusts, Chen Yihui could speak normally again.

"Stop, I can't stand up anymore,"

Chen Yihui whispered, her legs going weak.

Zhao Ziqiang pulled out his penis, and Chen Yihui naturally leaned forward, her hands gripping the headboard, her plump, white buttocks raised high towards him.

He was pleasantly surprised; Chen Yihui had actually chosen his favorite position.

Many women, even married couples, rarely preferred the doggy style because it felt awkward and they couldn't hold each other.

He hadn't expected Chen Yihui to take the initiative tonight; it seemed tonight would be another beautiful memory.

Zhao Ziqiang thrust into Chen Yihui from behind, pumping rapidly, her mouth emitting low, suppressed moans.

With Zhao Ziqiang's thrusts, Chen Yihui's body swayed back and forth, causing the entire bed to shake.

Zhao Ziqiang couldn't see the beautiful sight of himself moving in and out of Chen Yihui from behind; he could only feel her vagina tightly enveloping him, her full buttocks occasionally bumping against his lower abdomen.

The slight downward angle of his penis made it feel even firmer. The inner side, where the contact wasn't as intense in the normal position, now strongly felt the friction of the folds deep within her vagina.

"Let's change positions!"

Zhao Ziqiang said, lifting Chen Yihui's long, slender legs until they were pressed against her lower abdomen. He grasped and kneaded her full breasts, his penis deeply inserted, allowing Chen Yihui to fully experience its heat and hardness.

"Mmm...mmm...so comfortable...ah..."

Chen Yihui pressed her cherry-like lips to Zhao Ziqiang's shoulder, sucking. He vigorously thrust his penis to the deepest part of her wet vagina, the intense sucking from her shoulder bringing Zhao Ziqiang ultimate pleasure.

Zhao Ziqiang thrust wildly, and Chen Yihui involuntarily tightened her arms around his neck, her vagina contracting more and more rapidly.

Zhao Ziqiang increased the frequency, thrusting repeatedly towards her uterus. Chen Yihui closed her eyes in enjoyment, resting her head against the side of his head, hugging Zhao Ziqiang from behind, her legs encircling his buttocks. Her round buttocks rose and fell, her firm breasts bouncing up and down with the swaying of her snow-white flesh.

Zhao Ziqiang couldn't help but suck on her nipples alternately with his mouth, making Chen Yihui feel even more pleasure. Her breasts arched back, her long hair disheveled and covering her face, she was panting and sweating profusely. Countless small labia in her tight, slippery honey hole wrapped around his penis, pressing and squeezing. Chen Yihui moaned ecstatically as he penetrated her: "Ah...so comfortable...ah..."

The depths of Chen Yihui's honey hole held his glans like a small mouth, and her juices flowed down her buttocks and onto Zhao Ziqiang's thighs as his penis was withdrawn.

Chen Yihui's long, slender, fair legs were stretched high behind Zhao Ziqiang's waist, straight and hard. With each thrust, her legs trembled, she moaned, and her buttocks moved rhythmically in sync with his thrusts.

"Ah...it's so beautiful...ah...it feels so good...ah...I'm going to faint..."

Chen Yihui, her body weak, hugged Zhao Ziqiang's head, panting heavily.

Zhao Ziqiang sucked on her full breasts, his penis thrusting in and out of her honey hole, his hand reaching under her armpit to tightly grasp her full breasts.

"Ah...oh..."

Chen Yihui's moans gradually rose, and the sound of her honey hole gushing with lustful fluids emanated from deep within.

Zhao Ziqiang's scrotum slapped against her snow-white buttocks with each thrust, making a "slap slap" sound of flesh hitting flesh.

Zhao Ziqiang fully inserted his penis into her wet, tight vagina, grinding it a few times before pulling it out completely, leaving only the glans inside. He then thrust it in again with all his might, pounding against her cervix.

"Ah... I can't take it anymore... hurry... fuck me to death..."

Chen Yihui let out a wanton moan that sounded like crying. Her full breasts swayed back and forth with the impact of his penis against her vagina, and her delicate body stiffened and arched backward. "Ah... you're so bad... you're grinding me... oh..."

Zhao Ziqiang's penis felt Chen Yihui's vagina spasm continuously as she reached orgasm, as if small hands were tightly squeezing the glans. A warm, tingling sensation spread from the glans to the penis... The large glans violently impacted Chen Yihui's uterus, and the hot semen poured onto the uterine wall. Combined with the pain and pleasure of the glans stretching the cervix, Chen Yihui, who was still in the throes of orgasm, was pushed to another peak. Once again, her whole body convulsed, and the intense trembling that shook even his body.

The vaginal fluid flowed down his penis onto Zhao Ziqiang's legs as he withdrew his limp penis from Chen Yihui's vagina.

Chen Yihui lay limply on the bed, a sweet smile on her face. Her mouth was still open from the cries of orgasm, a trickle of saliva running from the corner of her mouth down her cheek and onto her fair breasts. Milky white semen flowed freely from her slightly parted labia, mixing with the vaginal fluid and vaginal secretions as it slowly flowed down her fair thighs.

Zhao Ziqiang whispered in Chen Yihui's ear, "Yihui, I love you to death!"

Chen Yihui smiled shyly at Zhao Ziqiang and asked, "What do you like about me?"

Zhao Ziqiang didn't answer, but instead reached out to wipe the sweat from Chen Yihui's body, from her hair to her angelic face, to her high, firm breasts, her noticeably slender waist, her full mons pubis that drove him wild, her long, sexy thighs, her slender, shapely calves, and finally her tender little feet.

From his earnest actions, Chen Yihui truly felt Zhao Ziqiang's love. Her face flushed crimson, her beauty blossoming. She whispered in his ear, "Ziqiang, I want more..."

Before she could finish, "Oh..."

Chen Yihui cried out softly as Zhao Ziqiang's penis forcefully penetrated her honeyed depths. His fingers gripped Chen Yihui's slender waist tightly, and with a thrust of his hips, his glans broke through her cervix, his entire penis thrusting into her burning honeyed cave. His scrotum struck Chen Yihui's round buttocks with a crisp "slap, slap" sound.

Chen Yihui suddenly threw her head back, her long, black hair cascading down her back like a waterfall. Her limbs wrapped around Zhao Ziqiang, her beautiful body pressing and rubbing against him. Her slender waist and fragrant buttocks twisted gently to meet his thrusts, and she moaned incessantly, "Ah... good... so powerful... ah..."

Zhao Ziqiang's thrusting speed was not very fast, but each time he entered and exited, he rotated in and out. When his penis was withdrawn, it brought out a large amount of vaginal fluid and the bright red tender flesh inside. When he inserted it, he stuffed the pink and tender labia into the secret cave. His penis pierced through the honey cave that was gushing out a large amount of vaginal fluid, making a "sizzling" sound.

Chen Yihui's full, smooth body swayed like a twisted candy with Zhao Ziqiang's movements. His hands tightly gripped her proud, full breasts, causing Chen Yihui to unconsciously display a variety of wanton behaviors. Her starry eyes were hazy, and her body was flushed with a seductive and alluring peach-red. Her round buttocks were raised, and her beautiful eyes rolled back as she moaned in a pitiful voice, "Ah...I...I...can't...take it anymore...Ziqiang...you...are...so...so good...ah..."

Zhao Ziqiang quickened the rhythm of his thrusts, and Chen Yihui's honey hole trembled as if convulsing, with a gush of lustful fluid. His penis made a "squeaking" sound as it thrust inside, which, combined with Chen Yihui's incessant moans, created a sensual and seductive sound that penetrated to the bone.

Chen Yihui's tender flower slowly opened, enveloping the tip of his penis, sucking it with varying pressure. Her small hands gripped Zhao Ziqiang's back tightly, her nails digging into his flesh. The force of her vaginal opening gripping his penis increased, as if trying to break it. Every movement of his penis inside her vagina was extremely difficult.

Zhao Ziqiang knew that Chen Yihui was about to climax again. He grasped Chen Yihui's full, swaying breasts, squeezing her round, firm breasts almost out of shape. His fingers seemed to be embedding themselves into her breasts, squeezing out the snow-white flesh between his fingers. His penis thrust in and out, each stroke reaching the tender core of her flower.

His abdomen slammed against her groin, his penis rampaging and violating inside her vagina. The warm, enveloping feeling, the crowding of her vaginal walls, was intoxicating.

"Ah...don't stop...it's so...comfortable..."

Chen Yihui's warm honey hole contracted strongly again, thick love juice poured onto the glans, "Oh...ah...ah...don't stop...ah...I'm going...to heaven...oh..."

Chapter 074, A Beautiful Woman

In the hot summer night, the beautiful girls on the street, their bright clothes, flowing

skirts, and graceful figures, formed the most charming scenery of this urban night. Zhao Ziwei walked with light steps, blending into this scenery. She felt the swaying of her dress, as if it were the gentle caress of a lover, making her smile involuntarily, making her even more charming in this night.

A pink knee-length halter dress made Zhao Ziwei elegant yet sexy. The dress was layered from the chest down, flowing like waves when she walked, which was very beautiful. The pink and layered effect brought the liveliness of a young girl, as well as the charm of a mature woman. A delicate platinum necklace and a pair of platinum earrings made her femininity even more intense. Her alluring red lips, long eyelashes, flushed cheeks, and large, gentle eyes exuded charm. A pair of strappy high heels accentuated her tall figure, and the occasional throbbing of her skirt aroused her excitement; she reveled in this androgynous experience.

Previously, Zhao Ziwei wouldn't dare dress so stunningly when going out alone, unless accompanied by Chen Yihui. Today's adventure felt like a desperate gamble, because she felt that Yuan Jia's attitude would determine whether she could still live as a girl. Before entering the

restaurant, Zhao Ziwei used the glass as a mirror to tidy her long hair, ensuring it wasn't disheveled and both earrings were still on. Seeing Yuan Jia sitting by the window, Zhao Ziwei's heart pounded. Would he overreact like Zhang Quan? Anyway, she was already here; so be it. Even if Yuan Jia's reaction was unexpected, he certainly wouldn't flee in such a disheveled state like Zhang Quan.

A girl in pink walked up to Yuan Jia, sat down, and smiled, "Hello!"

Yuan Jia stared at the girl in surprise, only reacting after two seconds. "Excuse me..."

"Sir, are you waiting for someone? Would you mind if I sat down for a while? My friend will be here soon!"

Yuan Jia looked around; there were still quite a few empty seats. Although a little suspicious, he still gestured for her to sit.

"It's my honor to chat with such a beautiful lady!"

This girl was quite pretty, with a delicate face, long flowing hair, bright, sparkling eyes, and fair shoulders that her halter dress couldn't conceal. But, it seemed like he'd seen this girl somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place her.

Zhao Ziwei cursed inwardly; this guy's eyes would glaze over whenever he saw a pretty girl. "Sir, if you're waiting for your wife or girlfriend, might she misunderstand if I sit here?"

"No, no, I'm waiting for my boyfriend!"

Yuan Jia immediately replied. "Actually, it's a male friend! Miss, I feel like you look familiar, but I just can't remember where I've seen you before!"

Zhao Ziwei covered her mouth and laughed, then said, "Of course, we have met before, otherwise why would I dare to come over? Do you think all girls these days are this bold?"

"Really?"

Yuan Jia was somewhat surprised. He racked his brains for a moment, then shook his head. "I'm really sorry, my memory isn't very good."

Zhao Ziwei asked, feigning surprise, "We're good friends, can't you remember?"

"Huh? We're good friends?"

Yuan Jia was even more surprised, frowning and racking his brains, finally giving up. "If I knew such a beautiful girl, I would definitely remember her."

Zhao Ziwei covered her mouth and laughed, then looked up after a while, glancing around at the people around her. Finding no one paying attention, she softly switched to a male voice and said, "I'm Ziqiang, Zhao Ziqiang!"

"Ziqiang?"

Yuan Jia's mouth gaped open, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Are you really Ziqiang?"

"Yes, can't you recognize my voice?"

Zhao Ziwei/Ziqiang, seeing her old friend's almost drooling expression, lowered her head and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. This natural, feminine gesture made Yuan Jia's mouth, which had

just closed, gape open again. Yuan Jia stammered, "You... how did you become a woman?"

Zhao Ziwei/Ziqiang immediately leaned forward, interrupting him. "Yuan Jia, if you keep your voice down, I'll tell you everything!"

"Okay!"

Yuan Jia swallowed hard twice, then looked around to make sure no one he knew was present. He couldn't believe that the beautiful girl in front of him was his close friend, Zhao Ziqiang. "Your face, your eyes, your eyebrows, your nails..."

Zhao Ziwei didn't dare look him in the eye, speaking softly. "Yuan Jia, I'll speak in a female voice again. It feels more normal that way, and at least you won't find me weird!"

"Okay, I'm getting goosebumps. What kind of woman speaks with a man's voice!"

Yuan Jia's mind was still a mess. "Tell me first, how did you become a woman?"

Zhao Ziwei breathed a sigh of relief; it was a good thing he wasn't panicked. She switched back to a female voice: "Am I pretty?"

"Pretty, very pretty!"

Yuan Jia finally sighed. "My God, I never imagined you'd look so womanly in a dress! Your hair was already long, and now it's come in handy. Maybe you were born to be a woman!"

"Don't joke around!"

Zhao Ziwei's smile slowly faded after hearing these compliments. "Even though I'm wearing a dress now, I don't want to be a real woman!"

"I think it's good this way. I feel comfortable looking at you, and anyway, no one knows who you are."

Yuan Jia laughed. "Don't tell me no men are pursuing you, I don't believe it!"

When ordering, Yuan Jia actually gestured for her to go first: "Lady first!"

Zhao Ziwei didn't stand on ceremony and ordered two dishes she liked. Yuan Jia, meanwhile, intently observed her—her pretty face, her vibrant red dress, her bare shoulders, her alluring red lips. Once the waiter left, he became even more brazen, laughing as he looked at her, seemingly lost in wicked thoughts.

Zhao Ziwei turned her head and met his gaze; her face and neck immediately flushed red. She understood the man's intentions, of course. "Yuan Jia, don't look at me like that, okay?"

"Then tell me, what kind of gaze should a man use to appreciate a woman?"

Zhao Ziwei glared at him fiercely. "You look… honestly, a bit like a pervert, or like someone watching porn!"

What was infuriating was that she felt something change under her dress, and the air conditioning in the restaurant was too strong, making her feel a chill, as if the cold wind was caressing her thighs.

Yuan Jia laughed loudly, attracting the attention of everyone in the restaurant. "Let me see what makes you different from other girls! Thin eyebrows, big eyes, curved eyelashes, red lips, and rouge on your face, plus a necklace and earrings!"

"Yuan Jia, keep your voice down!"

Zhao Ziwei whispered.

Yuan Jia's gaze grew increasingly brazen. "You dare wear a sundress? I really admire you, especially in pink. Even Xiang Lan wouldn't dare wear such a daring dress. What kind of world is this! Your skin wasn't this fair before, what hormones did you get? When did you get breast implants, and what other parts did you alter? Did you have your genitals removed?"

"No injections, no surgery, my breasts are just glued on!"

Zhao Ziwei held up a bowl, pointing upside down to indicate her breasts. "The women you see are all thanks to makeup."

Yuan Jia kept laughing. "Oh, your makeup artist is pretty good, she can turn a man into a woman. How about I do that? Have her prepare a large dress for me, haha!"

Although Zhao Ziwei was a little angry, Yuan Jia was still as lecherous as ever, which was exactly the result she wanted. She pulled a business card from her handbag and said, "This is my current name. Remember, wherever you see me, don't call me Zhao Ziqiang!"

"Oh, Zhao Ziwei, a very nice name!"

Yuan Jia glanced at the business card. "Can you stand up and walk a few steps for me to see? I can only see your upper body now, not your lower body. You'd better lift up your skirt!"

"Yuan Jia, you can't joke like that!"

Zhao Ziwei stomped on his foot under the table. "You should remember that there's a girl in front of you!"

"Ouch!"

Yuan Jia exclaimed softly. "My God, you're just like my wife. If something's wrong, you stomp on me under the table!"

"Good to know!"

Zhao Ziwei smiled smugly. "Never offend a woman!"

"I have a slight suspicion that since you like being a woman so much, you'll definitely get a sex change in a few months!"

"That's not true! My interest in girls remains unchanged. We're still kindred spirits!"

Then, Zhao Ziwei talked about Chen Yihui's plan to disguise herself as a girl to "cure" her sister. "Yuan Jia, your advertising contract is about to expire. I hope you'll transfer the advertising to Xinhai Company. I'll continue handling it, so the advertising will have continuity."

Yuan Jia, however, answered irrelevantly, "Can I touch your breasts?"

Zhao Ziwei was a little annoyed: "Yuan Jia, are you crazy?"

"Why? You're not a woman anyway!"

Zhao Ziwei was furious. "Yuan Jia, you're really a scoundrel. You're talking to a girl. Please, don't do that, like a dog, drooling!"

"I've never seen a beauty like you before!"

Yuan Jia chuckled, tilting his head left and right, finally fixing his gaze on the girl's chest. "Ziqiang, oh no, Ziwei, you look very voluptuous there. Can you pull down your neckline a bit so I can take a look? Let's pretend to go to the restroom, and you can let me touch you behind the pillar!"

Zhao Ziwei's face contorted, and she grabbed a cup of tea and splashed it at him.
Chapter 75, July 11th : A Mischievous Friend

. Seeing the tea being spilled, Yuan Jia gasped softly, but Zhao Ziwei's hand twisted

, and the tea spilled onto the ground. Yuan Jia was startled, realizing this girl was different from Zhao Ziqiang.

Zhao Ziwei gritted her teeth and said softly, "Yuan Jia, do you talk to other girls this rudely? Tell me, how many times have you been slapped?"

Yuan Jia knew he was wrong, but he remained defiant. "Hey, we even examined a ladyboy's body in Thailand that time, what's so strange about that?"

"Yuan Jia, don't bring up ladyboys, I'm never one."

Zhao Ziwei glared at him fiercely, then called a waiter to wipe up the spilled tea to prevent anyone from slipping.

Yuan Jia stared blankly at her practiced feminine movements. As soon as the waiter left, he immediately asked, "Ziqiang, your body parts really haven't changed, but your face shape has, your voice has changed. I can't see under your skirt, but I still want to confirm. Let me touch it, just the top."

"Yuan Jia, you bastard!"

Zhao Ziwei snapped angrily. "If you keep doing this, next time you and Xiang Lan come out, I'll rush up and kiss you, and see how your loving marriage continues!"

"No, no, please don't do anything naughty!"

Yuan Jia was startled; he had learned this the hard way. "You absolutely mustn't mess with her. If she sees me having dinner with a pretty girl, she'll argue with me for at least six months, report to her every day, and curse me out every now and then for the next three to five years!"

Zhao Ziwei finally laughed. "That's right, you have a good wife, don't

be so fickle!" "It's natural for men to be fickle; you were the same when you were a man. But you can't let your wife know. These are men's own business; don't involve your family!" "

I saw you at the fashion show last time, and I even spoke a few words to Xiang Lan!"

"Really? I didn't see you?"

Yuan Jia realized as soon as he said it, "You went wearing a dress. What did you say? Does she remember you?"

"She doesn't know who I am!"

Zhao Ziwei explained, "We were touching up our makeup in the restroom, and she suggested I add some blush. I told her to make my eyeshadow darker!"

Yuan Jia gasped. "You went into the women's restroom?"

Zhao Ziwei retorted. "Of course, would I go into the men's restroom dressed like that?"

"I know, but..."

Yuan Jia looked at her, "Sigh, never mind!"

Zhao Ziwei saw the expression on his face and knew what he was worried about. "Yuan Jia, don't worry, I won't do anything bad. I still need to save face to live on, I wouldn't dare to do anything reckless!"

They talked about Zhenzhen and Chen Yihui, and Yuan Jia praised the Chen Yihui he had never met. "That girl is formidable, not only extremely selfish but also ruthless. How can you possibly compete with her? Don't even mention dressing you up as a girl, even if she asked you to undergo gender reassignment surgery, you would sign the papers. Hehe, I should meet this girl sometime and have a go at her!"

Zhao Ziwei was dumbfounded. If these two scoundrels met, wouldn't things turn upside down, and Yuan Jia's marriage would probably be ruined. She hadn't had a chance to confide in anyone about her life as a woman during this period, except for Chen Yihui, but she was a girl and didn't understand some things. So, today, she took every opportunity to talk to Yuan Jia non-stop.

Hearing her mention the subway, Yuan Jia paused, then covered his mouth and burst into laughter, panting, "Good, good touch! Seeing such a sexy woman, I want to touch her too."

This time, Zhao Ziwei didn't spill the tea, only glanced at him. "I only understand the difficulties girls face now; I never understood before. After I go back to wearing men's clothes, I won't treat my girlfriend like that!"

"Will you still be with Zhenzhen?"

Yuan Jia asked in surprise upon hearing her negative answer, "Have you really fallen in love with Chen Yiqian? Do you like the older sister or the younger sister? You heartless womanizer, you can't be so greedy as to want both sisters!"

Zhao Ziwei thought for a moment and said, "I can only say that Chen Yiqian is worthy of my love, but I might not fall in love with her. Because her personality is somewhat similar to mine, but more fiery!"

Yuan Jia shook his head, half-laughing and half-scolding, "I thought you'd be more honest when you became a girl, but who knew you'd be even more of a womanizer than before!"

Receiving her friend's understanding, Zhao Ziwei was in a good mood and didn't care that he kept staring at her chest; after all, everyone knew what kind of person he was. Yuan Jia became even more self-righteous, focusing intently on the areas not covered by clothing, his eyes growing increasingly fixed. Gradually, Zhao Ziwei felt both ashamed and annoyed, yet unable to retaliate; her expression truly resembled that of a girl.

Zhao Ziwei reached out her hand. "Yuan Jia, where's the information? Give it to me!"

Yuan Jia grabbed her hand, flipping through it. "Hmm, your fingers are all smooth now, and you've even painted your nails..."

Zhao Ziwei was startled and pulled her hand back. Yes, how could she forget her mischievous friend's exploits? She glared at him with wide eyes: "Pervert, don't touch me

like that!" Yuan Jia chuckled: "Hehe, so what if I touch you? Do you dare call the police?"

"No way! Next time Xiang Lan is here, I'll touch you a few times too, on your face and your butt!"

"God, women are so vicious!"

Yuan Jia panicked, "Please don't get me into this."

"I already told you, don't offend women, whether it's true or not!"

Yuan Jia reluctantly took out the information and handed it over. Zhao Ziwei took the chopsticks and flipped through them a couple of times, asking, "Didn't you say you have a classmate who's an expert?"

"Yes, his Chinese name is Mai Wei, and his English name is Wilson Mayer. He prefers to be called Mai Wei now, saying it's to adapt to local customs!"

Zhao Ziwei was startled: "He's not Chinese, he can't speak Chinese?"

"Of course not, he only came to China last year!"

Yuan Jia shook his head: "He only knows a few words: 'Hello,' 'Pretty lady,' 'Let's eat.' You speak English, communicating with him won't be a problem!"

"No problem, but..."

Zhao Ziwei felt uneasy.

"Hmm, he's very interested in Chinese girls and really wants to find a Chinese wife! With your looks and ability to speak English, he might fall for you, you might become Mrs. Mai, haha!"

Zhao Ziwei tensed up: "This Mr. Mai, he's not as lecherous as you, is he? What are his hobbies? If I want to get information from him, what kind of bribe do I need?"

Yuan Jia suddenly laughed so hard he bent over. "Just sleep with him!"

The chopsticks in Zhao Ziwei's hand flew over and pierced his heart. Yuan Jia clutched her chest, crying out in pain. Zhao Ziwei was a little frightened; she had thrown the chopsticks so hastily, she wasn't sure if it counted as a heavy blow. Her eyes darted around a few times, then she said, "Yuan Jia, didn't you want to see my full outfit? I'm going to the restroom, I'll stand up now and show you!"

She smiled, like a refined lady. "Tell me, what do you think of my figure? How do you feel?"

"Okay!"

Yuan Jia nodded immediately, full of interest.

Zhao Ziwei picked up her handbag, stood up, and then gracefully turned and walked towards a corner of the restaurant. Her steps were light, her skirt fluttering, and she suddenly turned back, smiling radiantly, captivating all who saw her. Noticing Yuan Jia's stunned expression, she couldn't help but laugh; at that moment, she was truly a charming young woman.

A few minutes later, Zhao Ziwei returned after touching up her makeup, and Yuan Jia was still in a daze. "Ziqiang, I think you should just stay a woman. Don't even mention your figure, my wife's hip-wiggling isn't as attractive as yours!"

"Don't be so fickle, getting all smitten with pretty girls, that's not good!"

"Haha! Didn't you used to be like that? You dare say that to me?"

Zhao Ziwei laughed. Thankfully, she'd come to the right place today. Although her old friend was surprised, he didn't leave immediately, nor did they break off their friendship.

Yuan Jia said, "The advertising contract isn't a big problem, but the fee must be lower than before. Also, you must guarantee that you'll be responsible for these advertisements; you can't withdraw!"

Zhao Ziwei was stunned. "I can't stay at Xinhai forever. Do you want to write that into the contract?"

Yuan Jia was also stunned: "No, I need your promise! Whether you're a man or a woman, you have to be responsible for these advertisements."

"Yuan Jia, you're making things difficult for me. I can guarantee that this company meets your conditions; they are of high quality."

Zhao Ziwei suddenly didn't even believe herself. She had never been optimistic about Xinhai unless she stayed on.

"Okay, I hope you keep your word, otherwise people will think I fell for your honey trap!"

Yuan Jia added, "If you were a woman, I could handle both public and private matters at the same time!"

Zhao Ziwei was both angry and amused, but she was helpless against this mischievous friend. She wasn't a woman, otherwise she would have been forced to repay him with her body.

Yuan Jia wasn't eating properly because he kept staring at her, and quite brazenly at that. "Mai Wei is a good man, tall and handsome. He's bragged to me before about how strong he is. I think once you meet him, maybe you could consider getting a sex change and marrying him!"

Zhao Ziwei knew he wouldn't say anything nice, so she retorted fiercely, "I'll introduce you to Yi Hui, and I'll dress you up as a woman, so you can get married as many times as you want!"

The two were at loggerheads, neither giving an inch, but Zhao Ziwei, mindful of her female identity, acted more ladylike. She didn't care about Yuan Jia's jokes because, even though she was speaking in a female voice and dressed in pink, she was still thinking like Zhao Ziqiang.

As she left, Yuan Jia said, "It's not convenient for us to meet like this anymore. If you need to contact me, just call. I don't want people to guess I have a female confidante. Sigh, we're clearly good friends, but we have to worry about so much. Look at you, becoming a woman brings so much trouble!" "

That's true. Anything involving a romantic relationship is bound to cause trouble!"

Zhao Ziwei nodded. "If you need anything, come to my place. No one lives there now!"

"We'll see! Ziqiang, you go first. If anyone sees me with a pretty girl, I'll be in deep trouble!"

"I understand,"

Zhao Ziwei said earnestly. "Yuan Jia, thank you. At least you didn't scold me."

"How can I curse you? With such a pretty girl in front of me, how can I curse you!"

Yuan Jia shook his head. "We used to drink together all the time, arm in arm, saying whatever came to mind. But now, if I touch you anywhere, even if you don't curse me, I'll consider myself a pervert!"

Zhao Ziwei covered her mouth and laughed, then suddenly switched to a charming voice, "When we go out later, do you want me to link arms with you, so you can show off a bit?"

"Leave me alone, if acquaintances see us, they'll think I have a lover!"

Yuan Jia shook his head repeatedly, rubbing the goosebumps on his arms. "But you have a pretty good image, and a good temperament, which surprised me. I hope you don't use it for bad things, otherwise, I'll look down on you for the rest of my life!"

"Don't worry, I won't, I cherish my reputation more than anyone else!"

Zhao Ziwei went to the restroom to touch up her makeup again, then walked towards the door, waving at him. Yuan Jia stared blankly at her back, the flowing pink skirt, the long legs, and the strappy high heels, beautiful yet strange. But isn't that life? You always see many familiar yet unfamiliar people, and experience many ambiguous feelings.

Receiving Yuan Jia's forgiveness, Zhao Ziwei felt relieved. Thinking about getting Yuan Jia's contract in a few days and giving Chen Yiqian a surprise, she couldn't help but feel proud, walking as if she were dancing. On a summer night street, a girl in a pink sundress passed by, attracting many eyes. Zhao Ziwei smiled; she decided to reward herself, went into the boutique, and put two new dresses into her shopping bag. She thought: It feels so good to be a girl!

Chapter 76, The Flower Butterfly

When she woke up in the morning, Zhao Ziwei was in a particularly good mood and changed into the new dress she had bought the night before.

It was a bohemian-style midi skirt, almost reaching her ankles, brightly colored, with a very wide hem, and she wore a simple light pink pleated cardigan over it.

After the subway incident, Zhao Ziwei had been taking a taxi to work. This way, she could sleep an extra half hour every morning, and with her already skilled makeup techniques, this step was completed in less than half an hour. But she still took the subway home from work; otherwise, the expenses would be too high, and it would hurt her heart.

After getting out of the taxi, Zhao Ziwei became the center of attention. Her wide skirt swayed with her steps, like a butterfly flitting among flowers. This was her first long dress. She had always thought long dresses were too flowy, something for the stage, not suitable for a professional woman. She knew it was very casual clothing, but she couldn't resist wearing it to work.

Entering the building, she bumped into Liu Yu, but Liu Yu didn't expect this pretty girl to be her. He glanced at her briefly and then looked away. Zhao Ziwei realized he hadn't recognized her, so she called out first. Liu Yu only dared to look at her face when he heard her voice, exclaiming, "Ziwei, you look so beautiful today! I didn't even recognize you!"

"Hehe, thank you, this dress was a gift from a friend!"

Zhao Ziwei didn't want him to have any fantasies about her, so she decided to add fuel to the fire. "I was worried that dressing too flashy wouldn't suit a white-collar worker, but he encouraged me to wear it, saying it would definitely look good. Maybe that's just how men think!"

Liu Yu's expression changed; he realized that such a capable and beautiful woman couldn't possibly be single. "No way, you look good in anything!"

Someone whispered in front of the elevator, "I heard this girl is amazing, she became a director at such a young age, she's the second most important person in their company!" "

Liu Yu seems to be pursuing her, do you think he can win her over?" "

With her height, not many men are good enough for her. She's said to earn a lot of money, Liu Yu probably doesn't even earn as much."

Hearing the murmurs, Liu Yu's face turned pale. Zhao Ziwei guessed the gossip was about her. She knew she couldn't wear that dress to work anymore, or something bad would happen. Walking into the company, Zhao Ziwei was immediately shocked, especially by Zhang Li's wide-eyed stare, as if saying: "My God, this woman is going to seduce men again."

Xiao Mei was speechless when she saw Zhao Ziwei's dress, because it was something Zhao Ziwei had never worn before, and no one in the company had ever worn anything like it. It wasn't the weekend, many people save their brightly colored dresses for the weekend, clearly this boss wasn't afraid.

Xiao Mei immediately followed her into the room. "Ziwei, you look so beautiful today! It's the first time I've seen you in a dress like this."

"Does it look good?"

Zhao Ziwei knew that being flamboyant had its advantages. She had truly embraced the role of a girl, not only enjoying showing off but also possessing a girl's delicate sensibilities. She genuinely enjoyed the feeling the dress brought, because her days as a girl were numbered, and she didn't want to miss a single moment.

"It looks good! I've tried similar dresses, but I'm not as tall as you, so the effect isn't as good!"

Xiaomei looked at her enviously. "I thought you only liked wearing mature dresses, but I didn't expect you to look good in this style too. I wish I had your temperament, then I could wear anything!"

Zhao Ziwei was delighted. Being a popular girl felt good. Call it vanity or showing off, whatever, she enjoyed this feeling. As this flowing dress moved through the office building, Zhao Ziwei realized there was a problem. It was indeed too dazzling. Real women don't act this flamboyantly, yet this fake woman wanted to show off to the whole world. Wasn't that going too far? There was no way around it; she had definitely taken the wrong medicine today. This bohemian-style dress looked very elegant, but it wasn't suitable for a work environment. The colleagues' gazes were varied, especially Zhang Li's, which were filled with disdain and jealousy. Even Chen Yiqian's gaze was somewhat peculiar, seemingly a mixture of jealousy, disdain, and admiration.

Chen Yiqian walked over to Xiaomei to ask for some documents, but her eyes were fixed on Zhao Ziwei's skirt. "Ziwei, you look like a butterfly today, so beautiful! Be careful, someone might pluck you!"

"You want to pluck me too?"

Zhao Ziwei asked with a smile.

"Of course, can't you see?"

Chen Yiqian patted her buttocks and rubbed them.

Zhao Ziwei was startled; this action was too much. Wasn't it just a pat before? Her eyes darted around, unable to determine Chen Yiqian's meaning. Was this the legendary gesture?

Chen Yiqian continued, "Ziwei, which man are you planning to offer yourself to after work?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled and said, "I want to give myself to you, do you want me?"

"Hehe, yes, of course!"

Chen Yiqian laughed loudly. The two women, one real and one fake, spoke words that were both true and false, difficult for others to understand, and even she herself couldn't explain them.

Xiao Mei stared blankly at them, her eyes darting around even after Chen Yiqian left. "Sister Ziwei, don't you think Yiqian's acting weird?"

"What?"

Zhao Ziwei stared at Chen Yiqian's retreating figure; her blue suit was quite striking.

"It's just that the way Yiqian took your picture was a bit...unusual!"

"Huh?"

Zhao Ziwei frowned, guessing what she was going to say. "Hmm, no way, I've taken your picture too. Do you think I'm a pervert?"

Xiao Mei laughed. "Hehe, that's different."

Zhao Ziwei suddenly realized that Xiao Mei might know about Chen Yiqian's stories of harassing girls. "Xiao Mei, what are you trying to tell me? Does Yiqian like women?"

Xiao Mei immediately shook her head and waved her hands. "I didn't say anything, you just guessed!"

No matter how she asked, using preserved plums and trinkets as bait, Xiao Mei wouldn't say anything, even offering to let her go.

Just then, the phone rang in the room, and Xiao Mei immediately jumped up and rushed in. Xiao Mei came out holding the phone. "Ziwei, it only shows the number, not the name!"

Zhao Ziwei saw Zhenzhen's number, answered it, and walked back to her room. Zhenzhen's voice came through: "Ziqiang, oh no Ziwei! What are you busy with?"

Zhao Ziwei replied in a female voice, "I'm preparing materials; there's a meeting in a few minutes!"

"Oh, I wanted to clarify something. The man's voice you heard on the phone last time was my father, not someone you're thinking of."

"Oh!"

Zhao Ziwei thought, why didn't she say it was someone else? I remember her father's voice. What exactly did she want to say by calling? Was it just to explain that man's voice?

Zhenzhen asked, "When can we meet again? Didn't you promise to go shopping with me?"

"Doesn't he like going shopping with you?"

"I want to talk to you, not on the phone, but sitting together. I know things are different now, but I still hope to see you, even if it's just for half an hour."

"Okay, I'll call you in a couple of days. I've been working overtime a lot lately!"

"Um, can you tell me where you live? I'll come visit you when I have time!"

Zhao Ziwei's heart tightened; of course, she couldn't give out that address. "Zhenzhen, I have a meeting soon, and I haven't prepared some materials yet. I'll call you when I have time, okay?"

Zhenzhen immediately said, "No, I know you definitely won't call me!"

Zhao Ziwei fell silent, because that was indeed what she thought. "Zhenzhen, could you do me a small favor? In the future, when you text me, don't write those kinds of words. Sometimes I leave my phone on my seat, and my assistant, a girl, gets very curious!"

Although he still missed Zhenzhen, the feelings had faded, and Zhao Ziqiang/Ziwei really didn't like this. At first, she thought breaking up would be painful, but after breaking up with Chen Yihui three years ago, this kind of hurt wasn't unbearable. From Chen Yihui to Zhenzhen, her thoughts now started to turn to Chen Yiqian. She asked herself a question: Am I very fickle?

Xinhai gradually adapted to Zhao Ziwei's management; her experience, ability, and methods were on full display. Her colleagues also accepted her as director, and their initial resentment and jealousy slowly disappeared; even if they did, no one showed it. Zhang Li's gaze still occasionally held resentment, but it could no longer shake Zhao Ziwei's authority. As a loyal defender, Xiaomei would always argue with anyone who made any negative comments about Zhao Ziwei. At

today's meeting, Zhao Ziwei again made veiled sarcasm towards Chen Yiqian. She was annoyed that the girl had been ignoring her these past few days, and she could never seem to get along with her when trying to talk to her. However, to everyone's surprise, Zhang Li actually turned the tables and added fuel to the fire for Zhao Ziwei.

This made things worse; Chen Yiqian's pretty face darkened, and everyone could see she was about to explode. Xiao Mei gently kicked Zhao Ziwei under the table, unusually interrupting to change the subject to another plan. After handing the floor to Zhang Li, Zhao Ziwei looked at Chen Yiqian with a half-smile, thinking to herself: "You brat, aren't you coming to me this time? "

Chapter 77, Xiao Mei:

"Ziwei, can't you just not argue with Yiqian?"

"Why do you call it arguing? It's a work-related dispute!"

After the meeting, Xiao Mei looked worried. "Ziwei, you're always so friendly to us, you never swear. Why can't you treat Yiqian like that? She's the boss! You two had things calmed down a few days ago, what happened today? Just now, her eyes were practically blazing with anger, she almost wanted to eat you alive!"

"Oh, really?"

Zhao Ziwei feigned surprise, secretly pleased. This confirmed Chen Yiqian's affection for her.

A few days ago, when she massaged Chen Yiqian's feet, she thought they should be friends, but now things had cooled off again, so she had to resort to this last resort.

Xiao Mei frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "I think Yi Qian's gaze towards you is strange, but it's not like the rumors!"

"What rumors?"

Zhao Ziwei immediately thought of the ambiguous relationship between the two women.

Xiao Mei chuckled twice, turned her head to see that no one else was around, and smiled mysteriously. "That's it!"

She patted Zhao Ziwei's butt and then rubbed it.

Zhao Ziwei's body trembled. This action was exactly the same as Chen Yi Qian's that morning. Although she was mentally prepared, she couldn't help but be surprised. "Xiao Mei, I don't understand! We've done that before. If you think it's wrong, I won't do it again. I don't want you to misunderstand!"

"Hehe, Sister Ziwei, you're different. I like it when you pat me!"

Xiao Mei laughed and leaned close to her ear mysteriously. "I heard that Yi Qian likes women. There was a girl who left because she harassed her. Sister Fang knows what happened!"

"Xiao Mei, don't talk nonsense about this. Without evidence, it's related to someone's reputation!"

Xiao Mei said dismissively. "Fang knows more than I do, but unfortunately she won't tell me."

Zhao Ziwei knew this girl liked her and wouldn't hide secrets from her. Every time she argued with her boyfriend, she would tell Zhao Ziwei first. In her eyes, Zhao Ziwei was a perfect woman, so she was happy to have Zhao Ziwei as her relationship advisor.

At noon, they went downstairs to eat together. As soon as Xiao Mei saw Liu Yu in the lobby, she smiled and left, and Zhao Ziwei couldn't even stop her in time. Zhao Ziwei was a little apprehensive, unsure how much he liked her, but she needed to consult on economic law issues. If things got awkward, even meeting would be inconvenient.

Liu Yu looked at Xiao Mei's back and said, "Your secretary is very cute!"

"I'm just an ordinary employee, where would I get a secretary?"

Liu Yu looked at her strangely. "Don't you, the creative director, have a secretary?"

Zhao Ziwei was surprised. She had never mentioned her position before; it turned out this man knew. Walking into the Western restaurant, Liu Yu saw his colleague having lunch with a client and nodded in acknowledgment. Zhao Ziwei thought to herself: "You'll be dealing with your colleagues' questions when you get back to the company; I can't help you." Their outfits were a bit odd. Liu Yu was dressed neatly in a shirt and trousers, very formal. Zhao Ziwei, on the other hand, was dressed casually in a bohemian maxi dress.

"Ziwei, you never talk about your past! Hmm…boyfriend!"

"Well, my life is simple. Besides work, sometimes I go to bars with friends, occasionally I go to shows or concerts, and sometimes I might spend an entire night in front of the computer."

"I have a feeling you're very dedicated to your work. You're not going to marry your work, are you?"

Zhao Ziwei was startled, a little afraid of his gaze—the way men stare at women. Zhao Ziqiang had always believed that success in one's career was the key to happiness, and even after becoming a woman, he often expressed this mindset. "I have something I'd like to ask you today, about legal matters!"

"Oh!"

Liu Yu was somewhat disappointed when she changed the subject.

"I'd like to know some details about the poison pill plan for listed companies' anti-takeover efforts!"

"Poison pill plan?"

Liu Yu was taken aback. "Why are you interested in this?"

"I'm interested in many things!"

Zhao Ziwei said calmly. "I'm currently researching a company restructuring plan, and I suspect there might be significant changes. I want to make some preparations!" Liu Yu understood that this girl was hiding many unknown things. "Poison pill plans are more common in the US and Europe, but they're not the primary method of anti-takeover. While this plan effectively prevents foreign acquisitions, it also causes significant damage to the company itself—a situation where you kill a thousand enemies but lose eight hundred of your own. It's also controversial in the US. Its main clause is: if a hostile takeover occurs, the company has the right to use internal funds to compensate existing shareholders by allowing them to acquire shares or profits at a lower price, thus greatly increasing the acquirer's costs!"

"I understand that. I'd like to know some details, preferably with case studies! I've searched online, but only found rough outlines, not detailed explanations,"

Liu Yu explained. "The specific information is on my computer. I'll organize it and give it to you."

"Okay, thank you!"

Zhao Ziwei said. "As far as you know, are there any experts in Shanghai familiar with this? If I need an expert, who can I contact?"

"Ziwei, your interests are really wide-ranging!"

Liu Yu was somewhat surprised.

"It's not an interest, it's my job!"

Zhao Ziwei explained. "My job isn't just at the advertising company; that salary isn't enough for me, so I do part-time work!" "

Your salary isn't enough?"

Liu Yu was even more surprised, or rather, she was an unsatisfied person.

"As far as I know, there are two people in Shanghai who have researched poison pill plans. One is an economics professor at Fudan University who has written several articles. The other... is me!"

"Oh!"

Zhao Ziwei looked up at him and nodded.

Liu Yu was a little surprised; she wasn't surprised at all. Next, they ate and talked about the acquisition. Zhao Ziwei spoke with ease about the matter; if Liu Yu weren't an economic lawyer, he would probably be speechless.

While feeling like he had found a kindred spirit, he also felt a sense of trepidation. This girl wasn't just capable, she was extremely capable.

During their conversation, Zhao Ziwei had already realized that her analysis report was more valuable than she had imagined. She thought for a moment and said, "Liu Yu, if I participate in that work, I will pay you for the information you provide… No, don't say no, listen to me first. That work is rather special; I need more than just that kind of help from you, and you might even have to participate."

"Oh!"

Liu Yu was a little excited. "Ziwei, can you tell me now?"

"Not now! Actually, I hope this doesn't happen, because it will affect my future, my prospects—it's not a good thing!"

Zhao Ziwei had a strange expression on her face. "But if it doesn't happen, I won't have the opportunity to test my abilities in this area."

Liu Yu quietly looked at her; this girl was becoming increasingly unbelievable. After lunch, Liu Yu had gotten used to her splitting the bill, although he thought the girl was overly guarded. Walking out of the restaurant, Liu Yu asked, "Ziwei, you're like a mystery. Is there anyone who can see through you?"

"So far, no!"

Zhao Ziwei replied. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat. Chen Yiqian's face appeared before her eyes. Perhaps only this girl could do it; even her sister couldn't. Unfortunately, up until she stepped forward, only the signs remained.

Liu Yu was a little disappointed. "So that means I have no hope either!"

Zhao Ziwei's body trembled. These words were too obvious. She said softly, "I haven't thought about this. We're just friends for now!"

Liu Yu smiled, "Yes, we've only just met. Who can predict the future?"

"Yes, maybe you'll meet a girl tomorrow and bring her to me!"

Zhao Ziwei tried to distract him, but without much success. If she really was a girl, being his confidante wouldn't be bad.

During this time, besides her work at Xinhai, Zhao Ziwei devoted almost all her energy to real estate reports. She considered whether Chen Yiqian could act as a bridge to talk to Chen Mu, so that she could also communicate with her father and reduce the estrangement.

Xiao Mei watched her return from dinner and pressed her about the progress of their relationship. "Ziwei, their agency is saying you two are dating! Some people say that the dress you're wearing was a gift from Liu Yu!"

"Hehe, no way, I bought it myself!"

Zhao Ziwei laughed. Now, everyone's attention is focused on her actions, especially anything related to men. "Tell me, Xiaomei, what gossip do you have to tell me this time?"

"Of course! Where's the preserved plum?"

Xiaomei immediately held out her hand. Zhao Ziwei smiled, took it out of the drawer, and pretended to urge her to speak. Xiaomei popped two pills into her mouth before saying, "He's 33 years old, a law master's graduate, a legal expert, best at getting couples divorced and companies bankrupt. But he also got divorced last year; his ex-wife was a reporter, supposedly a bit shrewish!"

"I know all that. I've met his ex-wife, had meals with her. Anything else?"

Xiaomei was a little disappointed; the information she'd worked so hard to buy was worthless. "Looks like you two have a good relationship; you've told me all this. Ziwei, you don't mind that he's divorced, do you?"

Zhao Ziwei didn't want to waste time on these boring topics; this girl, while perhaps a bit gossipy, was also a bit. "Xiaomei, have you and your boyfriend gotten back together? I haven't heard you mention it these past few days!"

Xiaomei immediately pouted. "That stingy guy, he's not like a man at all! We had a fight, and now he's ignoring me, won't apologize, and won't even call!"

"Really? Men don't sting like that unless they don't care about you! Of course, there's another reason: you made him too angry!"

Zhao Ziwei played the peacemaker. "Tell me, which one?"

Xiaomei covered her mouth and laughed. "I made him so angry his mouth was crooked, so what? If he doesn't apologize, I definitely won't let him off the hook tomorrow!"

Zhao Ziwei's eyes widened. How could this girl be so unreasonable? She made her boyfriend so angry and still expected him to apologize? What kind of world is this? "

Xiaomei, you've never apologized before, have you?"

"I didn't do anything wrong, why should I apologize?"

Zhao Ziwei was both angry and amused. Good heavens, so all girls are the same! "No wonder someone once told me: 'That's how it is with a girlfriend—admit your mistakes, even when you're right!' Haha, so that's exactly what they were talking about!"

"What? Who's slandering us like that?"

Xiaomei glared angrily, but then immediately laughed. "Ziwei, you're talking about your boyfriend, right? You're even better at making people angry than I am. Just look at Yiqian's mouth; it'll twist for three days after she gets angry, haha!"

Zhao Ziwei was a little annoyed; this girl had actually shifted her target. "Xiaomei, if you never admit your mistakes, you'll only lose him! He'll think you don't care about him and will choose to leave!"

"Ziwei, you also think I'm domineering, right?"

"What girl isn't domineering?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled. Sometimes she disliked domineering girls, but their cuteness was irresistible. "However, everything should be done in moderation; that way, he'll still think you're the cutest!"

"Sister Ziwei, what you said makes a lot of sense, I'll listen to you!"

Xiaomei nodded. "I'll remind him to apologize first, and if that doesn't work, I'll apologize to him myself."

Zhao Ziwei's eyes widened. This girl was really shameless, but aren't all girls like that?

Unexpectedly, Xiaomei continued, "Ziwei, you're so experienced in dealing with men, but I don't understand why you never give in to Yiqian? I feel like you like her, not because you're jealous of her. I just don't understand, you could just tell her directly, why do you have to make her angry?"

Zhao Ziwei was stunned. When did this girl realize this?

Chapter 78, Taking the Opportunity to Strike

"Ziwei, there's something I'd like to ask for your opinion on!"

"Hmm, what is it?"

Li Yongjun came to the director's office, hesitating. "It's like this, I know you girls aren't interested in football, but for us men, it's a huge deal. There's a match this afternoon, such an exciting game, it would be a real shame to miss it..."

"I know, France vs. China, you guys go to the conference room to watch!"

Zhao Ziwei also wanted to watch, but couldn't find a reason, now it's perfect.

"You found out too?"

Li Yongjun was surprised. "Should we tell Yiqian?"

"It's okay, you guys go ahead and see, I'll talk to her!"

Zhao Ziwei knew that winning over men was also important, and now she had the perfect opportunity. "Close the door, don't make too much noise, and tell Liang Jing that if any clients come, they need to come out immediately."

"Great!"

Li Yongjun excitedly went out.

A minute later, most of the company's male colleagues entered the conference room. The female colleagues discussed in surprise, wondering how Zhao Ziwei could agree to such a thing; it was unprecedented.

"Xiaomei, what's wrong with Ziwei? Why is she letting those men hold a football meeting?"

"Hehe, she's influenced by her boyfriend and likes watching football too!"

The female colleagues all "condemned" this selfish behavior that disregarded work, but they only scolded the male colleagues; no one said anything about Zhao Ziwei, after all, she was their boss and they had to be considerate. Some girls naively thought that it must be that the male colleagues pestered the director to watch TV, and she couldn't stand it anymore, so she agreed. Unexpectedly, a few minutes later, Zhao Ziwei, in her flowing floral dress, swayed and also entered the conference room.

Zhang Li couldn't stand it any longer and went into the manager's office, seizing the opportunity. Chen Yiqian, though informed, still came out to take a look; the writing space was too empty, which didn't sit well with her. The girls surrounded her, chattering: "Yiqian, they're going too far! They're abandoning their work and watching football!"

"Yeah, we're the ones answering the phone. Am I supposed to tell the client he's watching football and can't answer your call?"

Chen Yiqian was also displeased, but could only smile and say, "Don't worry, next time there's a beauty pageant, the meeting room will be yours!"

Zhang Li said, "Are you just going to let them be so unruly?"

While her words were directed at the male colleagues, they were actually aimed at Zhao Ziwei, since it was she who had approved it.

Chen Yiqian reassured them; she understood that even if she was satisfied with Zhao Ziwei, she shouldn't criticize her here, as it would be extremely detrimental to management. She reassured her, "It's alright, it doesn't happen often. If you had the same request, I would agree!"

"Really, Yiqian, you have to keep your word!"

"Of course, have I ever broken my promise?"

Chen Yiqian sighed inwardly, another promise added to her list, so troublesome.

Zhao Ziwei only stayed in the meeting room for a short while before leaving. She realized she couldn't participate in the shouting and discussion; her masculine nature was completely suppressed by her skirt, making her extremely uncomfortable. Just as she came out, Xiaomei went in to join the fun, running in and out. Although she didn't like football, she liked the relaxed atmosphere of supporting her boss this way.

Not long after, Zhao Ziwei received a call and went to the manager's office. Chen Yiqian stared at her colorful long skirt without speaking, seemingly troubled. Zhao Ziwei felt a chill run down her spine, sensing something was wrong with her gaze, a hostility, and a look that seemed ready to explode.

"Ziwei, your dress is beautiful!"

"Thank you!"

Zhao Ziwei said, "Because I'm not pretty enough, I have to rely on clothes and makeup to make up for it! If I had your looks and figure, I wouldn't have to worry about anything!"

Chen Yiqian was stunned. This woman was always sarcastic in front of others, but now that they were face to face, she was starting to flatter her. What was this all about? "Ziwei, last month's performance wasn't good. What are your thoughts?"

"No!"

Zhao Ziwei replied calmly.

"How could you not have any? You're the director, don't you bear any responsibility?"

Zhao Ziwei realized that she was taking the opportunity to lash out. "Of course not, because that wasn't my achievement."

"Oh?"

Chen Yiqian was taken aback. "Why did you make them watch TV at work? And it wasn't some kind of promotional video; it had nothing to do with our work!"

Zhao Ziwei countered. "Work is too boring. We need to relax and unwind. A good mood is essential for better work, don't you agree with that?"

Chen Yiqian's face was expressionless; she had to overpower this woman with her presence. "You only act according to your own whims, have you ever considered whether others like it or not? If you continue with your management methods, Xinhai will eventually become a loose team, without discipline or restraint!"

"You've always advocated a relaxed environment, don't you like it now?"

"This is what you call a relaxed environment?"

Chen Yiqian stared coldly at her. "Everyone is so willful, stop using the guise of art. Trying new management methods doesn't mean you can do whatever you want; that will only ruin the company environment. Once these habits become lax, it'll be difficult to tighten them up later. Do you want that?"

"Why tighten them up? I think people in advertising are like artists; a relaxed environment makes it easier to generate inspiration and achieve results faster. Don't you think our atmosphere is different now? Work efficiency has improved?"

"I only feel the atmosphere is different, I haven't felt any improvement in efficiency!"

"Really? The results might be a little slow,"

Zhao Ziwei said with a smile. "However, I'm proud that Xinhai has such an enlightened boss like you. I really love it here!"

Chen Yiqian was taken aback, but immediately said, "You like to do whatever you want here, don't you?"

Zhao Ziwei's smile faded. She felt that this state couldn't dispel her hostility. But hadn't things eased up a few days ago? Why had she changed her mind again? Could it really be that football had angered her? She suddenly lost confidence and asked nervously, "Yiqian, you're not going to give me three months anymore, and you're using me as an example now?"

"Hmm!"

Chen Yiqian frowned, then suddenly changed the subject, "Ziwei, why are you always going against me? Even in front of the employees, you tell me after you've sent them to watch football. Do you think I'm the boss? What's the point of going against your boss?"

Zhao Ziwei realized that this wasn't a friendship between friends, but an employee-boss relationship. She panicked a little, "Ms. Chen, I think you've misunderstood. I'm not going against you!"

Chen Yiqian stared at her and took a step forward. "Is that really true?"

Zhao Ziwei began to feel scared. She had assumed from the beginning that he was her friend and hadn't considered her feelings.

Those times she admitted she went too far, but it was work. Even if she was petty, she shouldn't have acted that way. "We had a disagreement at work. It's normal for people to argue. If my attitude caused you to misunderstand, then I apologize, and I'll improve in the future!"

"Is that so? If you're not wrong, then why bother changing?"

Chen Yiqian suddenly walked to the door and closed it behind her. Then she came up to her, pressing her body against hers, less than ten centimeters away. "Don't you have any other intentions?"

Zhao Ziwei felt a chill run down her spine. Could Xiaomei be telling the truth? She moved her chair back until it hit the table. She suddenly had a strange feeling, as if this girl would press herself against her. If that happened, she would be a sexually harassed female employee. Oh God, how could I forget why Chen Yihui had called me here?

"I'll ask you one more time, don't you have any other intentions?"

Chen Yiqian smiled wickedly, her pretty face even closer to Zhao Ziwei's.

Realizing their faces were almost touching, Zhao Ziwei shivered. What was going on? She had imagined several possibilities for intimacy with Chen Yiqian, limited to patting her buttocks, touching her waist, or putting her arm around her shoulder.

But this was a completely different scene, not what she had imagined. "Ms. Chen, please don't do this!"

"You tell others you like me, but you're always arguing with me. Tell me, what does this mean?"

"Yiqian, don't do this!"

Zhao Ziwei stood up in shock, backing away from the bookshelf. Yes, she wanted to feign weakness so this girl could bully her, to feel a little more at peace. Even though she was much taller than Chen Yiqian in high heels, she now resembled a weak woman being bullied by a bad boss. Chen

Yiqian was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected this shrewd and capable director to be so weak and submissive. It seemed both of them had forgotten that just a few days ago, this woman had slapped the pervert hard across the face, a decisive act without hesitation. Realizing she had succeeded, Chen Yiqian became even more audacious, leaning forward and wrapping her left arm around Zhao Ziwei's waist.

"Ziwei, do you know? From the first day you came to the company, I've liked you!"

Chapter 79, The Lustful Boss

"What?"

Zhao Ziwei was shocked.

This girl really knows how to lie through her teeth. She wanted to fire me from the beginning. She instigated her subordinates to challenge me. She... Although Zhao Ziwei could find many reasons, she couldn't resist the voice in her heart: Great, she likes me!

Chen Yiqian hugged her waist. "Can't you see? You're so smart!"

"But..."

Zhao Ziwei was uneasy, unsure whether to hug her or push her away. She tried to push Chen Yiqian away, but didn't use any strength. She pretended to be scared and said in a trembling voice, "But, Yiqian, we're both women!"

Chen Yiqian inserted her right thigh between her legs, pushing her against the bookshelf and pressing her body against hers. "Yes, we're both women! Isn't that even better? That way, no one will know."

"Yiqian, Miss Chen, I already have a boyfriend!"

Zhao Ziwei was extremely panicked. She wasn't afraid of the intimate actions, but rather that someone would come in and see this scene. Her hands moved from her waist to Chen Yiqian's shoulders, gently pushing her away, then offering only token resistance.

Chen Yiqian was a little surprised to find that her strength was weak. "Ziwei, don't you hate men? Besides, you've already broken up with your boyfriend and had an abortion?"

Zhao Ziwei started to play dirty, bending her arms to protect her chest, seemingly to protect herself, but actually touching Chen Yiqian's breasts. However, she didn't dare to push away; it was too blatant. "Yes, but can't I date other men?"

"Really? Who sent you those flowers on your table? You're so strong, and a bouquet of flowers moved you? Was that man Liu Yu, or Zhang Quan, or that boyfriend who never shows up?" "

I don't understand what you're saying?"

Zhao Ziwei was startled; she had actually guessed Zhang Quan.

"Hmph, do you think you don't understand?"

Zhao Ziwei suddenly moved her arm away from her chest, and Chen Yiqian leaned forward, her entire chest pressed against hers. She was startled, immediately feeling a cool sensation on her forehead. Had she been kissed? She jolted, immediately pulling back, only to find her shirt being tugged. Looking down, she saw it was Zhao Ziwei's hand.

Zhao Ziwei was a little disappointed. She had already lowered her body, but in her high heels, she was too tall to align her lips with Chen Yiqian's. As a result, Chen Yiqian's forehead was pressed against her lips. Well, at least she had kissed her.

Noticing Chen Yiqian staring at her hand, she immediately let go, her face flushed. Oh God, when did I grab her clothes? Now I'm making her think all sorts of things.

Chen Yiqian smiled. "Ziwei, you like me too, right?"

"Yiqian, I'm sorry!"

Zhao Ziwei really wanted to say yes, but this wasn't the right moment. Seeing the lip print on her forehead, sigh, she hadn't expected her first kiss as a girl to be like this.

Chen Yiqian pulled her hand to her hip. "Ziwei, you know, no man is any good! You've already suffered so much, why don't you wake up?"

"Yiqian, I..."

This situation was too unexpected, Zhao Ziwei was a little panicked. The romance between girls in novels was so romantic, this was so different. Her hand was on that bouncy, cute buttock, but she dared not make any move. Yes, she wasn't as lecherous as Zhao Ziqiang, or rather, Zhao Ziwei, being a woman, was too kind.

"Don't be afraid, women get along better!"

Chen Yiqian's hands caressed her waist. "Ziwei, I'm not stupid, you've repeatedly hinted that you like me, even I, a fool, could feel it!"

"Yiqian, I did say that, but you misunderstood me!"

Zhao Ziwei thought to herself: I want you to misunderstand. "Most people in the company like you!"

"Hmph, I feel liking differently! Then tell me, why are you jealous when I'm with Rose, and why are you unhappy when I say I'm going on a date with a man? Even when I go to lunch with Zhang Li, you're sullen all afternoon!"

Zhao Ziwei was surprised, it turned out this girl had been paying attention all along. "Yiqian, can you let go of me? Let's talk slowly."

She didn't want to let go of this gentle body, but the girl's thighs were still pressed between her legs, which was inappropriate.

"No, if I let go, you'll run away!"

Chen Yiqian held her lower back with one hand and stroked her face with the other. "I've always wanted to touch your face, to see what it feels like! Big eyes, long eyelashes, oh, I always thought they were false eyelashes. Your nose is a bit big, but it's very distinctive, and your lips are quite full, kissing you must be very comfortable!"

She said, giving her a kiss.

"Yiqian, I..."

Zhao Ziwei felt the situation was getting out of control. How could she remain unmoved when this gentle, fragrant body was pressed so tightly against her? She pretended to push away a couple of times, but her strength was very weak.

"Don't be nervous, Ziwei, I know you like me, and I like you too!"

"Yiqian, please let me go!"

Zhao Ziwei could only continue to panic. "Miss Chen, my liking for you is admiration, appreciation, not romantic love!"

"Don't call me Miss Chen, call me Yiqian!"

Chen Yiqian's pretty face was full of wickedness. "Tell me, why do you keep patting my butt? Is this physical resistance just appreciation? When we take pictures, you put your arm around my shoulder like a lover! Heh, even Zhang Li is jealous!"

Zhao Ziwei was startled. This was clearly the illusion she wanted to create for her, so why had it become reality, and why was she so panicked? "Yiqian, no, it's not like that with Xiaomei and the others! We all get along very well, that's why I dared to do this. Please don't misunderstand."

"I didn't misunderstand at all. The way you look at me, you really like me."

"Yiqian, I always thought you understood me best, but now I'm a little disappointed!"

Zhao Ziwei pretended to struggle, her hands flailing and touching places she wouldn't normally dare to touch. To suppress her laughter, she lowered her head, her mouth and nose playfully nudging, "accidentally" kissing her cheek and ear.

Chen Yiqian thought she was trying to break free and hugged her tightly. "Ziwei, I know what you like! Xiaomei said very few men call you, which means you're not close to men!" "

Yiqian, let go, let's talk slowly, I promise I won't run away!"

Zhao Ziwei suppressed a laugh. Chen Yiqian hesitated for a moment, then let go. Zhao Ziwei chuckled when she saw the red lipstick marks on Chen Yiqian's face and forehead. This girl, stripped of her wickedness and domineering nature, was actually quite adorable.

Chen Yiqian was displeased. "Ziwei, what are you laughing at?"

Zhao Ziwei took a tissue and laughed, "Luckily you're not a man. If you had my red lipstick on your face, your wife would have twisted your ears off!"

Chen Yiqian couldn't believe this was her true reaction; her initial panic had turned into composure.

Zhao Ziwei wiped the lipstick marks from her forehead, and the atmosphere eased. "Yiqian, I do like you. I hope you're happy, and I hope you find a suitable man to spend your life with!"

Chen Yiqian realized she had been too wild just now, but this woman had a strange charm that was irresistible. "Ziwei, an independent girl like you shouldn't let those stinky men touch you. Just thinking about them makes me sick!"

"Yiqian, women should like men, it's in their nature!"

Zhao Ziwei relaxed, no longer wanting to run away, and couldn't help but brush her disheveled hair aside. "Yiqian, I've been hurt, but I won't hate everyone in the world. There are good women in this world, and there must be good men too!"

"I don't care about that. I just want to confirm that you like me. Tell me, don't you?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Ziwei didn't look into her eyes, afraid she wouldn't be able to control herself and hug her. "Yiqian, I never intended to stay at Xinhai, so I kept arguing with you, trying to get you to drive me away. I never expected you to be so different, and I never expected I would like you!"

"Really?"

Chen Yiqian's eyes lit up. "That means I wasn't wrong. My sixth sense is still there!"

"Yes, you weren't wrong!"

Zhao Ziwei turned away, feeling a pang of sadness. Why didn't she meet her during Zhao Ziqiang's time? That way, they wouldn't both have become so twisted.

"Ziwei, I like you too! Seeing how beautiful you are today, I feel no jealousy, just happiness! I also really like this style, I have a dress like this too, our tastes are similar. Ziwei, I really hope you can tell me that you dress up so beautifully every day not just for those men, but also for me!" "

Yiqian, every woman wants to be beautiful, for herself and for others!"

Although Zhao Ziwei was reluctant, she didn't want to give this girl too many illusions, so she gently pried her hands away. "Yiqian, I have to go back to work, I have a lot to do!" "Ziwei

, don't go!"

Chen Yiqian panicked, reaching forward to grab the fluttering hem of her skirt. With a "whoosh," Zhao Ziwei's skirt was pulled up to halfway up her thighs, and she turned to the side in a panic, protecting her buttocks. Chen Yiqian was startled and immediately let go. "Ziwei, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Please, stay with me for a while, say a few words!"

Zhao Ziwei quickly pulled her skirt back up, looking at her in surprise, wondering how she had gone so far. "Yiqian, this isn't right. What will others think if they see this?"

"The door is locked from the inside. No one's coming in."

Chen Yiqian gritted her teeth, bent down again, grabbed Zhao Ziwei's skirt, and slowly pulled it towards her.

"Yiqian, you're being completely unreasonable!"

Zhao Ziwei was furious, but knowing the door was locked, she breathed a sigh of relief. She carefully pulled her skirt away from Chen Yiqian's grasp, a little annoyed.

"Ziwei, can you sit for a while? I'm so bored. I've been wanting to talk to you. You're the only one in this company who understands me. Ziwei, let me hug you for a bit, just a little while!"

Zhao Ziwei frowned. "Yiqian, I didn't know you liked women. I thought we all needed friends. I do like you, your clothes and your temperament, everything about you, but..."

"Thank you, that's exactly what I wanted to hear!"

Chen Yiqian didn't want to hear the next "but," and smiled, "I also admire your shrewdness, management skills, and how you treat people."

Zhao Ziwei couldn't tell whether to be happy or sad. Was this the first step in saving her, as Chen Yihui had said, or was it an opportunity to sabotage, as Yuan Jia had said? "

Yiqian, thank you for your appreciation!" "

Chen Yiqian patted her cheek. "You bad boy, you never give in to me during arguments, it's so infuriating. Several times, I really wanted to kick your butt, I wanted to fire you. But later, if I didn't see you one day, I'd get annoyed, I'd want to go to your house and drag you away."

Zhao Ziwei was stunned, secretly pleased; this first step had finally been achieved. "Yiqian, I'm not the kind of person you imagine, I'm heterosexual."

"What does that matter? As long as we like each other, what does it matter if we're male or female!"

"But I can't. Yiqian, please don't do this again, we're just colleagues."

Zhao Ziwei knew the performance should end here, and she should continue playing the role of a normal girl, so she "panicked" and pushed Chen Yiqian away, taking two steps back.

Chen Yiqian was surprised; if she had that strength, she would have pushed her away long ago, why wait until now? Zhao Ziwei calmly said, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else! But I hope you learn to express your feelings in the right way, because you scared me."

"Ziwei..."

Before she could finish, Zhao Ziwei turned and fled the manager's office in a "panic" manner... Of course, that's how Chen Yiqian saw it. As soon as she left the room, Zhao Ziwei almost burst out laughing. This wicked girl had no idea that the girl she liked wasn't a real girl.

Xiao Mei watched Zhao Ziwei come over like a gust of wind, her wide skirt like a fluttering butterfly, her high heels clicking rapidly. Just as she was about to speak, the butterfly passed by her and floated out of the company.

In another part of the building, Zhao Ziwei was troubled, resting her chin on her hand: If Chen Yiqian really liked Zhao Ziwei, what would Zhao Ziqiang do?

Finally, she came to a conclusion: Both of these older sisters are bastards, complete bastards!

Chapter 80, New Friend

After work, Zhao Ziwei was the first to leave the company, even faster than Xiao Mei, who always prioritized dating, surprising her colleagues. Xiaomei wanted to catch up and ask another question, but no matter how fast she ran, by the time she reached the elevator, her boss was already gone.

Zhao Ziwei just wanted to get far away, to find a quiet place where no one was around. Her mind was filled with Chen Yiqian's intimate caresses, her cool skin, her wicked eyes—why did she have to be attracted to women? Although she knew about this "misdeed" from the beginning, facing it in person still made Zhao Ziwei feel very uncomfortable. Relatively speaking, she preferred the previous unintentional touches—the contact of arms, the pats on the buttocks, and the caresses on the waist.

There were too many people leaving work, so Zhao Ziwei didn't go to the subway station but went into the mall. She usually didn't have time to go shopping, so she might as well make up for it now. She bought two hair clips and a bracelet. The bracelet was quite nice and went perfectly with her colorful bohemian dress.

Not long after, she received a text message from Chen Yiqian: "Ziwei, I'm so sorry, I couldn't control myself this afternoon. I hope it won't affect your opinion of me or my work!"

She frowned and read it for a while, but didn't reply. Physically, she wasn't hurt, but psychologically she couldn't accept it. She liked being close to girls, but she didn't want to be harassed by them. Was this male chauvinism at play, meaning that it was normal for men to harass women, but women couldn't harass others, whether male or female?

She called Chen Yihui and explained her sister's situation. Sure enough, Chen Yihui exclaimed in surprise: "What, she started? Much faster than I thought!"

"Yihui, what should I do? I was mentally prepared, but I still panicked when it happened."

"It's male psychology at play. You want her to express herself in a gentle and romantic way, right? But you didn't lose out, did you? Maybe you're just hoping for it!"

"Nonsense!"

These sisters are both devils and bastards... Zhao Ziwei felt uncomfortable. "Yi Hui, do you think I should understand your sister?"

"Zi Qiang, have you forgotten our original mission? You should change your perspective. First, she does like you, but she expressed it wrong. Second, because you like her too, you're sad because you're Zhao Ziwei now, not Zhao Ziqiang!"

"But Yi Qian went too far! How could she treat a girl like that!"

Zhao Ziwei didn't want to go into details, but Chen Yi Hui kept pressing her, so she had to tell the details, her face turning red, especially the girl's action of pressing her lower body against her thigh.

Chen Yi Hui laughed out loud, completely ignoring the fact that she was being harassed. "Haha, this girl's really horny, even bolder than me! Hey, didn't you take the opportunity to hug her?"

"No, I ran away! You two sisters are the same kind of sluts!"

"Ziwei, don't call her a slut, I don't like it!"

Chen Yihui got angry. "Ziqiang, Yiqian isn't a slut, she's just lost her way."

"I'm afraid that once she comes back, I'll have to live in the shadows!"

"No, Ziqiang, you're a very resilient person. You adjust your mindset easily, that's what I admire about you. You're afraid she won't understand your efforts, but actually, Yiqian is a very sentimental person, she wouldn't abandon you after starting something."

"I hope so!"

"Ziqiang, tell me, when Yiqian hugged you, were you moved? Don't say no, Yiqian has always been sexier than me, how could you be like a block of wood? I dare say, you were moved not only up there, but down there too, right?"

"Yihui, I'm talking to you about serious matters, and you keep going off on tangents!"

Zhao Ziwei felt a chill run down her spine. This wicked girl kept veering towards that topic, as if she were seducing Zhao Ziqiang.

"Okay, I get it. Actually, you just want her to touch you all over, to hug and kiss you, to even touch your whole body. But you're such a hypocrite, pretending to be unmoved. It's really tough on you, or rather, it's really tough on what's under your skirt."

"Yihui, can't you be serious for once?"

"This is just your male chauvinism acting up! If you were the one initiating things, and she were cooperating like this, you'd be overjoyed. Now it's the other way around, so you feel very uncomfortable, like you've been harassed, even like you've been raped..."

"Bullshit, you two sisters are both scoundrels!"

Zhao Ziwei snapped. "Yihui, you're the most unreasonable girl I've ever met, even your lecherous sister is a little better than you!"

"Heh, in the end, you still like Yiqian!"

"I'm not talking to you anymore, you scoundrel!"

Zhao Ziwei angrily hung up the phone. She cursed the two sisters all the way, but why did she still like them?

Before she knew it, it was dark. Zhao Ziwei bought a cake to stave off her hunger before entering the subway station.

Although it was crowded, she still found a seat. After one stop, many people surged onto the subway, and Zhao Ziwei actually saw the girl again. A few days ago, they had talked about dealing with perverts on the subway. The girl was dressed the same way, in a gray suit, but she was holding the jacket in her hand, wearing a light blue shirt on top. The girl was lost in thought, her head down. Even when she stood right in front of Zhao Ziwei, she only glanced at the girl's bright floral dress, not looking at her face.

"Hey, hello!"

Zhao Ziwei said softly to the girl.

The girl looked up, saw her, and smiled. Zhao Ziwei moved aside, gesturing for her to sit down. The girl nodded, then sat down and asked, "Did you just come back from shopping?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Ziwei was embarrassed to admit she was wearing such a brightly colored dress to work. "You're getting off work so late? So you haven't eaten yet?"

"No, I have to cook for myself when I get home!"

the young girl explained. "I kicked my boyfriend out the day before yesterday. He used to leave work first and cook dinner for me."

Zhao Ziwei was about to say something when the girl said it was time to get off. Watching the girl leave, Zhao Ziwei jumped up and followed her out of the carriage. She recognized the girl; a few days ago, this girl and her boyfriend were crossing the street absentmindedly and almost got hit by Chen Yiqian's car.

The young girl asked happily, "Are you getting off at this station too?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled, "No, I'm hungry and I'm going to eat. Can we go together?"

the girl said happily. "Sure, I don't want to go home and cook noodles anyway!"

Sitting down in the restaurant, the girl seemed a little uneasy. Zhao Ziwei immediately realized that she probably rarely went to restaurants like this, and she didn't want to make things difficult for her.

"How about a glass of juice first? Watermelon juice, okay?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled. She thought the girl was very cute; perhaps it was because of her age that she was always likable.

The girl nodded, her bright eyes sparkling. Though a little nervous, her liveliness was undeniable. Zhao Ziwei slightly bowed, adjusting her wide skirt, then gently wiggled her ankles. High heels were certainly beautiful, but beauty came at a price. Being a beautiful woman wasn't easy, and overcoming oneself was even harder.

She looked intently at the girl, whose face was quite delicate. Although her long hair was tied up, she still looked very young.

This was a lovely girl, like a younger sister… Zhao Ziwei thought.

The girl took her business card and immediately exclaimed in surprise, “You're so young, and you're already a director! That's amazing! Several directors in our company are over forty; none of them are young. You're so lucky, unlike me, who's still a nobody!”

Zhao Ziwei smiled. “Oh, that's hard work and luck!” “

Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Li Jiaying, and I'm a real estate consultant at Centaline Property, a saleswoman!”

The girl said, pulling a business card from her handbag.

"Li Jiaying, that's a lovely name. Shall I call you Jiaying?"

Zhao Ziwei smiled, carefully examining the business card before saying, "Actually, it doesn't matter what job you do. As long as you're diligent and hardworking, you'll achieve success!"

Li Jiaying nodded. After a while, she asked, "Ms. Zhao, you don't mind if I ask your age, do you? I think you're only a few years older than me, yet you're already a senior manager."

"Don't call me Ms. Zhao, just call me Ziwei."

Zhao Ziwei smiled, a sly expression on her face, "Age is a woman's secret. I'm probably a few years older than you!" "

Oh, then I'll call you Sister Ziwei!"

"No need for 'Sister,' it makes me sound old!"

Zhao Ziwei laughed. She really wanted to laugh; no one had called her Zhao Ziqiang for the past two months, and she had almost forgotten she was a man.

"Hehe, you're so funny!"

Li Jiaying laughed.

"Jiaying, you have such a beautiful smile. If I were your boyfriend, I'd be head over heels for you!"

Li Jiaying pouted, "Hmph, don't even mention him, he's a blockhead!"

For most of the rest of the time, Zhao Ziwei listened to her talk about her work troubles, her colleagues' suspicions, her poor grades, and her conflicts with her boyfriend. She suddenly felt that this girl was a bit like Chen Yihui from three years ago—lively, cute, and unable to hide anything.

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