Chapter 88 A Hypocritical Man!

After the meeting, Manager Zhang and Manager Li walked out of the conference room one after the other with gloomy faces.

Instead of returning to their workstations, they went straight to the elevator and pressed the button for a higher floor.

Neither of them spoke in the elevator, but the resentment in their eyes was almost overflowing.

Manager Zhang gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Old Li, this matter cannot be left like this."

"Of course not!"

Manager Li said angrily, "Who does Chen Mo think he is? How long has he been with the company? What gives him the right to look down on us?"

"Let's go find General Manager Wang!"

Manager Zhang pressed the elevator button and said, "I don't believe anyone would really want to see Shen Qingyue doing whatever she wants in the company."

The "General Manager Wang" they were referring to was Wang Mingyuan, the company's vice president in charge of business marketing and human resources.

They are also their biggest backer in the company.

The elevator doors opened, and the two quickly walked toward the vice president's office.

The secretary, seeing that it was them, did not stop them, but whispered, "Mr. Wang is meeting with guests inside. Please wait a moment."

"it is good."

Manager Zhang nodded and sat down on the sofa by the door with Manager Li.

After waiting for about ten minutes, the office door opened, and a middle-aged man in a suit walked out, turned around, and left.

"Mr. Wang."

Manager Zhang and Manager Li immediately got up and went into the office.

Wang Mingyuan was over fifty years old, but his hair was neatly combed, and he wore gold-rimmed glasses, making him look refined and scholarly.

But those who know him well know.

This Mr. Wang's methods are anything but "refined".

"sit."

Wang Mingyuan looked up, glanced at the two of them, pointed to the chair opposite him, and said, "Because of Chen Mo's matter?"

"Um."

Supervisor Zhang spoke first, "President Wang, President Shen announced in today's meeting that Chen Mo will be promoted to deputy minister and given full authority over the restructuring of the technology department!"

"I've heard about it."

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Wang Mingyuan put down the documents, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke calmly.

"Then you really have to do something about it!"

Manager Li said anxiously, "Chen Mo was only promoted to manager two months ago, and now he's been promoted to deputy minister. They even specially arranged this position for him."

This is completely against the company's promotion system!

"President Shen is practicing nepotism!"

"that is!"

Supervisor Li chimed in, "There are so many senior employees in the technical department, who isn't more experienced than him? Why should he be promoted?"

Wang Mingyuan listened to their complaints without showing any expression on his face.

After they finished speaking, he slowly said, "I know everything you're saying."

"Then you—"

"but----"

Wang Mingyuan interrupted Supervisor Li, saying, "The technical department is still directly under Shen Qingyue's management. She has her own personnel appointment rights, so I can't interfere directly."

"But----"

"We'll see."

Wang Mingyuan interrupted the other party and continued, "This matter has been settled, and the chairman and other shareholders have all given their approval."

They even created a special vice-ministerial position for Chen Mo, claiming it was a special promotion for talented individuals.

After saying that, he looked at the two of them and asked, "Do you think it would be useful for me to object now?"

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Upon hearing this, Supervisor Zhang and Supervisor Li immediately deflated.

The chairman and shareholders have both nodded in agreement, what else can they say?

Having a chairman of the board as a father is truly remarkable!

"Then—what about the ministerial candidate?"

Supervisor Zhang asked reluctantly, "Since there was no announcement today, we can't just leave it blank and wait for that guy Chen Mo, can we?"

"That's not something you should be thinking about."

Wang Mingyuan said calmly, "What you need to do now is to do your job well and not give anyone any leverage against you."

He put down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, and lowered his voice.

"That position isn't so easy to get into."

Besides, even if it's reserved for Chen Mo, if he's actually promoted, then that extra vice-ministerial position will be vacant, won't it?"

Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up.

"Mr. Wang, are you telling the truth?"

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Wang Mingyuan smiled and reassured them, "But the premise is that you have to stay calm and not make any mistakes at this time."

"Understood! Understood!"

Supervisor Zhang nodded repeatedly, saying, "We will definitely do our best and not cause you any trouble!"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Wang!" Manager Li quickly replied.

Wang Mingyuan waved his hand: "Alright, go ahead. Remember, stay calm."

"yes!"

The two men stood up and respectfully left the office.

As they walked out of the office, Manager Zhang and Manager Li exchanged a glance, both seeing a glimmer of hope in each other's eyes.

Although Mr. Wang's words seemed like empty promises, they had no other choice at the moment.

Having offended Shen Qingyue and Chen Mo, if I don't cling to President Wang's coattails, I'll be squeezed out of the technical department sooner or later.

They could even be kicked out of the company.

Having hope is better than having no hope at all.

On the other hand, as soon as it was time to leave work, Chen Mo packed his things and prepared to leave.

Wang Qing asked with a grin, "Minister Chen, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together to celebrate? I'm trying to seduce you."

"I'm busy."

Chen Mo didn't even look up and said, "I made an appointment."

"Did you make plans with someone?"

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Wang Qing blinked and asked tentatively, "Who is it? Could it be President Shen?"

"no."

Chen Mo shut down his computer, picked up his backpack, and replied, "A friend."

"friend?"

Wang Qing smiled meaningfully and asked, "Male or female?"

"Alright, stop gossiping, I'm leaving."

Chen Mo ignored her, walked out of the company building, hailed a taxi, and gave Lin Wei the address she had sent him.

His phone rang on the way.

Chen Mo looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Cai Yanyan calling.

He hesitated for a moment, but still accepted.

"Feed?"

"Brother Chen Mo!"

A sexy voice came from the other end of the phone, saying, "I heard you got promoted? Congratulations! Are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner to celebrate!"

"I'm busy."

Chen Mo refused without even thinking.

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""

Cai Yanyan was silent for two seconds, then said in a resentful tone, "You rejected me again—"

"I really did make an appointment."

""

"Male or female?"

"A woman."

Cai Yanyan said, "It wouldn't be Qingyue, would it?"

I won't tell you.

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Cai Yanyan stomped her feet in anger as she listened to the busy tone.

"You hung up on me again!"

She sat on the sofa, hugging a cushion, looking sullen.

But soon, her eyes lit up and she had a new idea.

"Hmph, you're not going to have dinner with me, are you?"

She stood up, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"Then I'll give you a surprise."

Then she picked up her car keys, humming a song as she went out the door.

Target: Chen Mo's house.

Since we can't eat together, let's go and "remodel" some of his old furniture.

Anyway, she's his landlord now, so she has the key.

Although it was taken back last time, it's reasonable for her, as the landlord, to keep one as a backup, right?

Cai Yanyan's mood instantly improved when she thought about Chen Mo's surprised expression when he came home and saw the brand-new furniture.

"You're incredibly lucky to have met such an understanding landlord like me!"

Chen Mo's taxi stopped at the entrance of a nice residential area.

He paid the fare, got out of the car, and went to the building and unit number that Lin Wei had sent him.

This is a relatively new apartment building, and there is access control downstairs.

Chen Mo rang the doorbell and entered the building number 702.

Soon, Lin Wei's voice came from inside the access control: "You're here?"

"Yes, it's me."

"Let's just come up."

"it is good."

The access control door clicked open.

Chen Mo walked into the building and took the elevator to the seventh floor.

The door to room 702 had already been opened a crack.

He pushed open the door and went in; Lin Wei was standing in the entryway waiting for him.

She's dressed very casually today.

A loose white knit sweater paired with light gray casual pants, her hair casually tied in a ponytail, and light makeup on her face, made her look fresh and gentle.

"You're here?"

Lin smiled at him and said, "Come in quickly."

"Um."

Chen Mo changed his shoes and went inside, taking a look around his new place.

It's a one-bedroom, one-living room, one-bathroom apartment. It's not very big, but it's very clean and cozy.

A beige sofa, a light wood coffee table, a few simple decorative paintings hanging on the wall, and a few potted plants on the windowsill.

"The environment is nice," Chen Mo commented.

"It's alright, mainly because it's close to the new company, making commuting convenient."

Lin Wei closed the door, walked to the kitchen, and said, "Sit down for a while, I'll get you a glass of water."

"No need for that."

Chen Mo followed him into the kitchen and asked, "Have you bought all the groceries?"

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"Okay, all bought."

Lin Wei walked over, opened the refrigerator, and said, "I bought a lot of groceries, but I don't know if you know how to cook them."

Chen Mo leaned closer to take a look.

Goodness, the refrigerator is packed full.

Ribs, beef, shrimp, fish, and various vegetables, as well as a Boston lobster and two large crabs.

"Are you hosting a banquet?" Chen Mo asked with a smile.

"It's a celebration, so of course it should be a big feast."

Lin Wei took out the ingredients one by one and asked, "But do you know how to cook seafood?"

"Yes." Chen Mo nodded.

His cooking skills are now at an intermediate level, so making these dishes is a piece of cake for him.

"Then it's up to you."

Lin smiled and handed him the apron, saying, "I'll help you out."

"OK."

In Chongqing, the two of them busied themselves in the kitchen.

Chen Mo is the head chef, and Lin Wei is in charge of washing and preparing vegetables.

The two worked together very well, just like—just like a couple who had lived together for a long time.

The thought made Lin Wei blush slightly.

She stole a glance at Chen Mo, who was processing the fish.

He kept his head down, his expression focused, and his movements practiced.

Her profile looked exceptionally clear and beautiful under the kitchen lights.

Lin Wei's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

"What are you looking at?"

Chen Mo suddenly looked up and met her gaze.

"Huh? No, it's nothing."

Lin Wei hurriedly looked away, pretending to be focused on chopping scallions and ginger.

Chen Mo smiled and didn't ask any further questions.

An hour later, a sumptuous dinner was laid out on the table, its colors, aromas, and flavors making it incredibly tempting.

Chen Mo smiled and handed her a pair of chopsticks: "Try it."

"Um."

Lin Wei picked up a piece of spare rib and put it in her mouth.

The meat is tender and juicy, the sauce is rich and flavorful, and the saltiness and sweetness are perfectly balanced.

"tasty!"

Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "It's even better than the food I had at your house last time!"

"If it's delicious, eat more."

As Chen Mo spoke, he picked up a piece for himself as well.

You sit down facing each other and begin eating.

"By the way, what happened to your project? How exactly was it handled?" Lin Wei asked while eating.

"That's how Qiu is."

Chen Mo briefly recounted the story of the mole and how he got promoted.

After hearing this, Lin Wei raised the wine glass that had been poured earlier: "Congratulations, Minister Chen."

Congratulations to you too.

Chen Moqiu raised his glass and said, "A new job begins."

"Thank you," Lin said with a smile that curved her eyes.

You clink glasses and drink it all in one gulp.

This wine was prepared by Lin Wei; it's a red wine with a good taste.

The atmosphere was warm and relaxed. You ate and chatted, talking about everything from work to life, and then about funny things from the past.

Before I knew it, the bottle of red wine was empty.

Lin Wei opened another bottle.

"Drink less," Chen Mo reminded him.

"It's alright, Jinzi is happy."

Lin Wei's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused as she said, "Come on, have another drink."

Seeing her slightly tipsy state, Chen Mo didn't try to stop her anymore and drank a few more glasses with her.

By the time dinner was over, both of them were quite drunk.

Chen Mo has a higher alcohol tolerance, so he was only slightly tipsy.

Lin Wei was already somewhat unaware of the situation.

Seeing this, Chen Mo stood up and prepared to start clearing away the dishes.

"I'll help you."

Lin Wei tried to stand up, but her body went limp and she sat back down.

"Don't move, sit down and rest for a while."

Chen Mo helped her to the sofa and said with a smile, "I can do it."

"Yes, good sir."

Lin Wei leaned back on the sofa, watching Chen Mo's busy figure in the kitchen, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

This is actually the life she wants, the image of her future life in her mind.

only----

You don't like me, so why do you do things that make my heart flutter?

Chen Mo quickly tidied up the kitchen, dried himself off, and came out.

Lin Wei was still leaning against the sofa, her eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

Chen Mo walked over and asked softly, "Tired?"

Lin Wei opened her eyes, looked at him, and shook her head: "It's nothing, just a little bit of a problem."

"Then get some rest, sir."

Chen Mo glanced at the time; it was already past nine o'clock at night. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I should go back now."

As he spoke, he prepared to leave.

But the next second, Lin Wei suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm.

Chen Mo paused, then turned to look at her.

Lin Wei tilted her head back, her cheeks flushed from drinking, looking particularly alluring under the lamplight.

She bit her lip, as if gathering her courage, and said, "How about—you don't go back tonight?"

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Chen Mo was stunned.

He looked at Lin Wei, his throat slightly dry, and said, "Is this... not fair?"

"A hypocritical man."

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Lin Wei glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, and said, "Dare you say that when you, Jin Zi, took the initiative to contact me and agreed to come to my house for dinner, you didn't have any other thoughts in mind?"

Chen Mo: "————"

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but found himself unable to speak.

Because Lin Wei is right.

He took the initiative to ask her out and agreed to come to her house, so he definitely had other intentions in mind.

Perhaps he himself didn't even realize it.

He had seen how good Lin Wei was to him during their time together.

He's not made of wood; he can't be completely without feelings.

But now, under the influence of alcohol, those rational thoughts and concerns seem to have become blurred again.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Lin Wei steeled herself, stood up, tiptoed, and kissed his lips.

It has a soft, slightly rough texture and carries the aroma of red wine.

Oh well, shamelessness is shamelessness!

Chen Mo's last shred of rationality crumbled instantly.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and deepened the kiss.

Wu Ke was at Chen Mo's house.

Cai Yanyan was directing the workers to move a brand-new set of furniture into the living room.

"Yes, put it here."

She pointed to the old sofa and said, "Be careful not to break it."

The workers moved the old sofa aside and replaced it with a new one.

The dark gray fabric sofa is simple and stylish, and matches the overall style of the room perfectly.

Next, she had the old coffee table and TV cabinet replaced, and even the air conditioner was replaced with a new one.

"Miss Cai, everything is changed."

After a group of workers finished their work, they reported back to her.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Cai Yanyan looked at the newly renovated living room with satisfaction, then took out her wallet and paid.

After the workers left, she walked around the house alone, becoming more and more satisfied with what she saw.

"Should this give him a surprise, sir?"

"Hmm, they might call and give me a piece of their mind!"

Cai Yanyan imagined Chen Mo's surprised expression when he returned and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Then she stood up, took one last look at her carefully decorated little home, and turned to leave.

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