Beijing Marriage Entanglement

As soon as Xu Zhiwei said this, the office fell into a deathly silence.

Xu Zhiwei's eyes darted around, and she realized she had said the wrong thing, her face showing embarrassment.

He wanted to explain, but the next second, Shen Yu burst out laughing.

He laughed so hard he couldn't stop, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

Xu Zhiwei detected a hint of sarcasm in his laughter.

She pouted, somewhat displeased.

"Don't think that just because you're Xingci's husband and my boss you can laugh at me like that. I'm pretty too, and I have lots of guys chasing after me, okay!"

"Hahaha, yes, yes, you are very beautiful, but unfortunately, my heart only belongs to Lu Xingci."

Xu Zhiwei turned her head to look at Assistant Jiang beside her.

"See? The big boss has been showing off his love since he got married."

Assistant Jiang adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose with his index finger, revealing a polite, professional smile.

"Even the PDA that President Shen shows is exceptionally sweet."

Xu Zhiwei: ...

She gave a thumbs up and muttered a complaint under her breath.

"As expected of a special assistant, his mouth looks like it's been specially trained."

After Shen Yu finished laughing, he waved to Assistant Jiang and gave him a brief instruction.

"Later, have your secretary call a meeting to formally declare that Hsu Chih-wei has nothing to do with me. Let her do whatever she wants and don't worry about me."

Assistant Jiang nodded and respectfully replied.

"Yes."

After Jiang finished speaking, he and Xu Zhiwei were about to leave when Shen Yu called them back.

"You two come with me this afternoon."

Assistant Jiang was Shen Yu's special assistant, and it was common for him to accompany him on his travels.

Xu Zhiwei didn't understand why she had to go along.

If this gets back to the ears of other colleagues, who knows what outrageous gossip they'll make up.

"Don't get the wrong idea. You and Xingci are close, you know her best. This afternoon, you'll be in charge of picking out a wedding gift for me."

Xu Zhiwei immediately saluted, speaking in an affected manner.

"Received, mission accomplished!"

On the other end, Wanxing Clothing.

Thanks to Song Qinghui and Ruan Chuxi, Wanxing Clothing became an overnight sensation in the fashion industry.

Lu Xingci was busy from the Civil Affairs Bureau back to the company in the morning until evening, without even having time to drink a cup of tea.

Orders kept pouring in, contracts kept being signed, and Jiang Wenzhao's face was beaming with joy, as if he were possessed, laughing nonstop.

"Hahaha, Xingci, do you think we should give President Song a big red envelope at the end of the year to thank him for his selflessness?"

Lu Xingci finally managed to rest, sat down in a chair, stretched, and took a sip of tea.

"That makes sense, but I'll pass on the red envelope. I've earned so much for him over the years, and he's only ever paid me a salary. As for gratitude, I'll make sure to thank him properly when I receive my award."

Jiang Wenzhao pulled out a chair and sat down opposite him.

"Win an award? Are you really planning to participate in that design competition in Paris?"

When are you going? Have you registered? Do you want me to go with you?

Seeing his nervous expression, Lu Xingci smiled.

"I'm just going to participate in a competition, don't act like I'm a little kid going out like this, okay?"

"Aren't you just a child in my heart?"

"You're only a year older than me, why are you pretending to be so profound?"

Jiang Wenzhao reached out and habitually ruffled Lu Xingci's hair, speaking softly.

"Being a year older is big, but being a day older is still big. In my heart, you'll always be my little sister."

Lu Xingci smiled and said, "It's great to have a brother like you."

The word "brother" pierced Jiang Wenzhao's heart like a needle, and the smile on his lips froze instantly.

"elder brother?"

Lu Xingci was completely unaware of Jiang Wenzhao's unusual expression and tilted his head to joke.

"Yeah, you're not getting any younger, so when are you planning to find me a sister-in-law?"

The two were chatting and laughing when Shen Yu's phone rang.

Lu Xingci quickly answered the call and leaned back in his chair in a relaxed state.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"Are you off work? I'll come pick you up."

When I left home this morning, I didn't drive because Shen Yu was taking me to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get our marriage certificate. I originally planned to take a taxi home after get off work tonight, but now that he's offering to pick me up, it's perfect timing.

Lu Xingci readily agreed.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the company."

"Okay, I'll be right up."

After saying that, Shen Yu hung up the phone.

Lu Xingci looked at the phone that had been hung up and belatedly realized that he had been waiting downstairs the whole time.

If he has to work overtime, will he wait for him?

What an idiot... but his idiocy is kind of cute.

Seeing the smile on Lu Xingci's lips, Jiang Wenzhao felt as if he had eaten an unripe orange, both sour and astringent.

"What's got you so happy? Did a new business partner approach you?"

He asked tentatively.

Lu Xingci put away her phone, got up, took her backpack from the shelf, and draped her trench coat over her arm.

"Well... I'd say we're partners, but not in a professional capacity."

Jiang Wenzhao wanted to ask more questions, but Lu Xingci waved goodbye to him and walked out in her high heels.

"I'm leaving now, you should go home too, there's a tough battle to fight tomorrow."

Jiang Wenzhao felt bitter inside, but could only force a smile in response.

"Okay, I'll pack my things and leave work right away."

After hesitating for a moment in the office, Jiang Wenzhao suddenly got up and chased after him.

I don't know why, but I always have a premonition that if I don't say those words that have been buried in my heart for many years, I will never have the chance to say them again.

But as soon as he ran out of the office, he saw Shen Yu walking out of the elevator through the company's glass wall.

Lu Xingci tilted his head back, his smile as radiant as the spring sunshine.

Shen Yu leaned down and kissed her on the lips, then naturally took the coat and backpack from Lu Xingci's arm, put his other arm around her shoulder, and the two walked into the elevator together.

The moment he turned around, Shen Yu's gaze fell upon him.

Just as their eyes were about to meet, Jiang Wenzhao felt a strange sense of guilt and fear welling up inside him.

His first reaction was to turn and hide.

After waiting for a while and hearing no further sound, he timidly poked his head out.

They discovered that the two had already walked far away.

The way the two of them were interacting just now clearly showed that they were a couple deeply in love.

Could it be that Lu Xingci and Shen Yu have actually taken their fake relationship into real life?

According to Xu Zhiwei, wasn't she just cooperating with Shen Yu in an act to spite Song Qinghui?

Jiang Wenzhao wanted to send a message to Lu Xingci, but after hesitating for a long time, he couldn't send a single word.

Ultimately, he chose to call Xu Zhiwei.

The call was quickly connected, and Xu Zhiwei's voice came from the other end, her tone rising at the end, filled with undisguised joy.

"Are you so happy you found money?"

"It's practically like finding money on the street. So, what do you want from me? Do you want to invite me to dinner or drinks?"

Jiang Wenzhao's tone became low, and as he looked at the gradually descending night outside the window, his expression also became serious.

"Tell me, what exactly is the relationship between Lu Xingci and Shen Yu? Are they dating?"

Xu Zhiwei was still chewing something when she spoke in a muffled voice.

"Dating? I don't think so."

Just as Jiang Wenzhao was about to feel relieved, he heard Xu Zhiwei change her mind.

"Oh no, it could also be considered dating."