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Chapter 22: Pretend you don't know me when you see me.

Inside the hot pot restaurant, the red-themed decor added to the ambiance, and the air was filled with the aroma of chili peppers.

A hot pot with two broths and various dishes were served one after another, and Pei Ming consciously took on the role of the person responsible for putting the food into the pot.

"Won't you secretly look down on me for ordering a half-and-half hot pot?" Ming Wei teased Pei Ming, thinking that he was from City C, while looking at the half-and-half hot pot in front of her.

“No, I also order a half-and-half hot pot when I eat hot pot in City C.” Pei Ming said as he handed the cooked duck intestines to Ming Weiyi.

Ming Wei took the bowl of food Pei Ming had cooked for her, but looked at Pei Ming with surprise, "Really? Aren't people from your area supposed to be able to eat a lot of spicy food?"

"People from my hometown can handle a lot of spicy food, but I can't handle it very well. You know I was sickly when I was a child, so I've always avoided spicy and stimulating foods."

"Oh, poor child."

Hearing Ming Wei sigh to himself, Pei Ming didn't say anything, but just smiled.

"By the way, did you leak the news that my dad got sick from anger to the media?"

"Yes, this way we can use the public's empathy to attack those who spread rumors."

Pei Ming put down his chopsticks, waiting for Ming Weiyi to judge him and inform the public about Ming Hui's illness. He had not consulted with Ming Weiyi.

"Do you plan to investigate who spread the rumors?" Ming Wei also put down her chopsticks, as if the two of them were about to discuss something serious.

"Many companies have conflicts of interest with the Ming Group. We are about to overcome this difficulty, but others will definitely not let it go. We might as well wait until they are impatient and make another move."

"Do you think that with my father currently hospitalized, the Ming family temporarily finding someone to take power will make others think there's an opportunity to take advantage of the situation?"

Pei Ming nodded slightly. "Yes, my unstable position is their best opportunity."

"Alright, then we'll wait and see. Our Ming family will definitely avenge this." Ming Weiyi's eyes suddenly became very firm, and even carried a hint of ruthlessness.

Pei Ming was relieved to find that Ming Weiyi didn't seem to care about his revelation of Ming Hui's illness. He didn't want Ming Weiyi to think about these unpleasant things again, so he tried to shift her attention to food.

"The beef is ready, here... have more..."

"Don't think that just because you're being nice to me now, I won't scold you." Ming Weiyi said this, but her hand had already picked up her chopsticks and used a slotted spoon to pick up the beef that Pei Ming had served her and put it into her mouth.

Pei Ming smiled. "Besides you, the people in your planning department must have been scolding me quite a bit today, right?"

"You're quite self-aware, aren't you? The entire planning department scolded you today." Ming Wei spoke frankly, feeling that Pei Ming wasn't a petty person.

"Then I'll personally bring afternoon tea to your planning department tomorrow to express my apologies to everyone. What do you think?" Pei Ming seemed to be joking, but his eyes were quite serious.

"Are you really going?" Ming Wei also looked at Pei Ming with a curious gaze.

"While you're at it, go check out your workplace and see how well the eldest daughter of the Ming family manages to hide herself in her own company." Pei Ming couldn't help but chuckle after saying that.

"Then don't say anything out of line. You must pretend you don't know me when you see me." Mingwei's words were tacit agreement. Pei Ming would be going to the planning department tomorrow.

As the company's current top decision-maker, it's necessary for him to visit different departments and get acquainted with them.

"So how long do you plan to stay undercover in the planning department?" Pei Ming asked a question he had always wanted to know.

"I don't know how long it will take. I might also visit the sales department and the food safety department later. I want to learn more about the company."

“There’s really nothing wrong with you doing this. You’ll be more popular with the people when you finally take over.” Hearing the word “take over,” Mingwei also remembered the surveillance footage of Pei Ming’s board meeting. “I watched the surveillance video of the board meeting. I didn’t expect you to be so timid when you were a child, but so eloquent when you grew up!”

Faced with Ming Weiyi's teasing, Pei Ming remained calm, "Everyone changes, and girls change a lot as they grow up."

"What about your new energy project in Jiangcheng?" Ming Wei also asked this crucial question, knowing that this project was Pei Ming's main mission in Jiangcheng.

"I had already chosen the location and signed the contract. I will personally attend the groundbreaking ceremony this Saturday."

"Aren't you working too hard?" Mingwei was genuinely worried that Pei Ming was struggling to keep up with both careers.

"Able people should do more work."

Mingwei could also imagine that Pei Ming might be having a hard time, which warmed Pei Ming's heart, but he still maintained his calm demeanor.

At this time, Ming Chengze and Ouyang Xin were also having dinner outside, but their relationship as a couple was very obvious, and they had almost finished eating.

Sitting at the table by the floor-to-ceiling window, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the night scene outside.

"Chengze, I just saw the short video that girl posted. You contacted her and even sent her a painting?"

Ouyang Xin placed her phone in front of Ming Chengze, her gentle eyes now gleaming with a sharp edge.

After all, in the comments, the girl even replied to Ming Chengze: "Thank you, brother, you're so kind! I'm so lucky!"

Ming Chengze picked up Ouyang Xin's phone and watched the short video posted by the lucky winner. The video contained Ming Chengze's personal reply and the logistics notification he had received.

Ming Chengze grinned, "Looks like this video has been paid for to generate buzz again. It's only been posted for half an hour and it's already so popular."

"What's the buzz?" From Ming Chengze's words, Ouyang Xin could tell that there was a reason behind this, and her tone softened a bit.

"It was Pei Ming who asked me to send the painting to the girl with the most positive comments. He wanted to use me to maintain the popularity."

Ouyang Xin chuckled slyly, "You actually listen to Pei Ming! Weren't you always vehemently opposed to your sister being with him?"

"My objections are ineffective. Now my whole family is on Pei Ming's side, and I'm in a difficult situation." Ming Chengze sighed insincerely.

"So, your sister and brother-in-law get along quite well?" Ouyang Xin's gossip-loving fire was already burning.

"I feel like they get along well, and who knows, they might actually end up together."

Ouyang Xin chuckled, "Are you stupid?! They're already together! They've registered their marriage and are legally married."

Ming Chengze looked at Ouyang Xin as if she were an idiot. "What I mean is that a marriage without feelings will turn into a real love between husband and wife."

"So, you listened to Pei Ming's arrangements?" Ouyang Xin brought the topic back to the present.

"It's not exactly following his arrangements. He's doing this for the good of the Ming family, and as a member of the Ming family, of course I have to support him."

“Chengze, I think… you seem to have matured a bit.” Ouyang Xin said, then smiled gently at Ming Chengze.

“My mom said the same thing, as if I used to be a little kid.”

"Haha...it seems everyone feels that way lately!"

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