Seven years after my death, the male protagonist of the substitute novel was criticized

Chapter 117 Do you want to propose?

Pei Yizhou was on a business trip for five days and he couldn't stand it anymore on the second day.

Ding Zitong was having breakfast in the hotel restaurant, yawning as he bit into a beef sandwich fiercely. Then, while chewing, he listened expressionlessly to a video call from Pei Yizhou, who was sitting behind him.

"I had white porridge and some side dishes. This is salted egg yolk crispy pork ribs... Hmm, my appetite is not very good... I didn't drink coffee. Didn't you forbid me to drink it? What did you eat? I left steamed buns at home before I left... It doesn't matter if you overslept... Put the phone at your face, I want to see you..."

Ding Zitong was fed up with the beef before he even had a chance to eat it.

Putting the sandwich aside, she drank a sip of pumpkin soy milk and snorted, "It's so beautiful."

Xu Jiayan ate his Chef-branded shrimp dumplings leisurely. "Isn't this good? There's one less wandering psychopath in the market, which has a positive effect on the peaceful development of society. Although it's a bit hard for Lulu, the company will give her money regularly and ask her to take in a nanny who can do the laundry and cooking and take care of her."

"The nanny industry also has to check the mental stability of employees. Someone like him would have to pay for it."

Xu Jiayan chuckled, "He is indeed trying to pay for her. That's what happens when someone tries to court love. After learning housekeeping, he also has to learn how to stay in shape. Guess what time he got up this morning? I left the room at seven and found that he had come down from the gym upstairs. With this level of self-discipline and enthusiasm, he will succeed in whatever he does."

As I was talking, I heard a few words coming from the back seat.

Pei Yizhou portrayed himself as a poor man who was too busy at work, didn't sleep well at night, and had a poor appetite when getting up early. He picked among several pieces of crispy pork ribs with his chopsticks but didn't eat any of them. He successfully got a word of comfort from Lin Lu who was busy at work.

After the video was hung up, Pei Yizhou quickly finished all his breakfast, left his seat and passed by Ding Zitong and Xu Jiayan, and reminded them lightly:
"Hurry up and bring the information to the third floor of the conference center in half an hour."

After saying that, leave.

Ding Zitong looked back at the empty plates and bowls on his table and rolled his eyes to the sky.

"...With so many dramas, why don't you go into the entertainment industry and act!"

By then, she can spend money to hire internet trolls to discredit him.

Xu Jiayan comforted her as usual: "You'll get used to it. Men in love are usually a bit mean."

Pei Yizhou walked quickly, not knowing what his two subordinates were talking about him.

He arrived at the venue early and stood in the lounge area wanting to call Lin Lu again.

But the time was not right, it was already the working time of Ling Group. The first one or two hours were the busiest, if he dared to call, Lin Lu would hang up on him, and then send him a message to scold him during lunch break.

Thinking of the experience of being scolded in the past, he lowered his eyes and smiled.

When Ding Zitong and Xu Jiayan arrived, they saw him laughing for no apparent reason alone.

Ding Zitong took a photo and sent it to Lin Lu, with the caption: [You should ask him to give you more shares as compensation for the mental damage caused by being in love with him.]

Unfortunately, Lin Lu didn’t have time to read the news. She was busy talking with employees in the technical department all morning and learning some new things.

Half an hour before lunch, the HR manager called her to a small conference room, and then used her as an example to teach employee interviews and to test her work results.

But the first question he asked was not whether things were going well at work, but rather a casual question: "Xiao Lin, do you have a boyfriend now?"

Lin Lu paused, nodded and said yes.

The manager was not surprised. She was aware of the things that her subordinates often discussed. She knew that someone picked up and dropped off Lin Lu every day, and the driver was probably her boyfriend.

"Is it Mr. Pei who picked you up? I have some impression of the boss who came to attend the company summit. I remember him."

Lin Lu didn't want to hide it, and continued to nod: "It's him." "Your boyfriend has a very successful business, and your resume also says that you worked at Linzhou Technology for a while. Why don't you stay in a familiar place?"

"I don't like to mix relationships and work, and when I was young I didn't know which career path I wanted to take. I want to try more and then find a path I want to stick to."

"Is Ling's Group the path you want to take? Isn't it because it is a big company with a big platform that you want to stick with it for a year no matter how much you hate it?"

Lin Lu sat up straight, unable to speak flowery words to show his loyalty, and said sincerely: "I am currently working very smoothly, and I also like to learn new things in various departments. I don't know if Ling's is the last path, but at least I will not leave this path for the next three years."

The manager didn't comment, but nodded and asked increasingly pointed questions.

"Do you usually talk to your boyfriend about your work in the company? Including the new knowledge you have learned."

"If you encounter something unpleasant at work, do you think there is always a way out, and then quit in anger and return to work at Linzhou Technology?"

"Are you on good terms with your boyfriend? Will your relationship problems affect your mood at work?"

"Do you plan to get married in the near future? If you get married, how long will it take to have children? Will you think about returning to your family because of your career?"

“Think carefully and answer seriously. People won’t believe your answer just because you say it out loud. It’s actually a question to yourself.”

The manager gave her a week to think about it.

Lin Lu knew that if she wanted to become a full-time employee of Ling's Group, she should give an answer quickly. If she was emotional, she could even swear to work for Ling's Group for the rest of her life.

But she was not the type of person who would think seriously, so she spent a lot of time thinking about the sincere answer to each question.

——Only if you take everything seriously and speak every word sincerely, can you walk on a road without being caught by the branches on the roadside and developing negative emotions such as guilt, uncertainty, fear and worry.

After thinking for two days, Pei Yizhou returned from his business trip.

He compressed the five-day business trip into four days. It was already very late when he came back. The fatigue in his eyes could not be concealed. As soon as he entered the house, he hugged Lin Lu and fell on her.

Lin Lu staggered and supported him, and greeted Ding Zitong and Xu Jiayan behind him awkwardly.

"Zitong, Brother Jiayan."

Ding Zitong rolled her eyes speechlessly at Pei Yizhou.

Then he handed Lin Lu a file bag: "Please keep the important things for him."

The two of them didn't stay long. After confirming that Pei Yizhou had safely returned home with the important documents, they waved goodbye and left.

After everyone left, Lin Lu kicked Pei Yizhou's calf.

"Get up, you're not drunk."

Governor Pei Yi hung on her with his arms and legs. He didn't react when he was kicked or hit. He buried his head in her neck and said to himself, "I won't be out for a month after this business trip. How about we go on vacation? We can go on the weekend. It won't interfere with your work. Which place do you like? I'll book it in advance."

Lin Lu dragged him to the sofa with great effort, and said indifferently, just like they would chat about daily family matters -

"I'm busy now. I think I'll be promoted to a regular employee. If you want to propose, choose the end of the month. Isn't there a big sale at the end of the month on Wish List? With coupons and discounts, it's easier for me to place an order."

Pei Yizhou froze.

　This is really going to end.
　　(End of this chapter)