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Chapter 91 Darling, were you dumped by a man?

Inside the private room.

The atmosphere seemed harmonious, but undercurrents were actually swirling.

Shen Qingyue sat next to her parents, opposite Wang Botao and his wife, and their son Wang Zhe.

Wang Botao was celebrating his birthday today, and he had a smile on his face the whole time, looking like he was in a great mood.

Shen Qingyue handed over the gift she had prepared long ago.

"Uncle Wang, happy birthday. This is a gift I prepared for you."

"Qingyue is so thoughtful."

Wang Botao took the brocade box, opened it, and found a blue and white porcelain pot inside.

He was an antique enthusiast, so he naturally knew what it was. He carefully took it out, examined it under the light for a moment, and praised it highly.

"What a fine teapot! The glaze and the shape—it's clearly a piece from the Qing Dynasty imperial kilns. Qingyue, you've put in a lot of effort."

"I'm glad Uncle Wang likes it."

Shen Qingyue smiled slightly, but her heart remained calm.

She bought this teapot for 280,000 yuan.

Although it wasn't cheap, it was just an ordinary gift to her.

Importantly, she completed the task her father had assigned her.

Wang Botao carefully placed the teapot back into the brocade box, handed it to his wife to put away, and then looked at Shen Qingyue with admiration in his eyes.

"Qingyue, you're becoming more and more capable. I heard from your mother that you recently encountered a very tricky situation at work. How's it going?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Shen smiled proudly and said, "It's all handled well. A while ago, a key project of the company ran into some problems and almost fell through. It was thanks to Qingyue's efforts that the project was saved."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Wang Botao became interested and asked, "What exactly happened? Tell me about it."

Mr. Shen then briefly explained the leak of the project information.

Of course, he omitted some details, only saying what he felt was necessary and useful.

"In the end, Qingyue found out the truth, the project was successfully delivered, and the client was very satisfied."

After hearing this, Wang Botao laughed and said, "It seems that Qingyue has indeed grown up. She can now stand on her own even without you."

"She's more than just capable of handling things on her own; she's a true heroine!"

Wang Zhe's mother agreed, and her gaze towards Shen Qingyue became even more satisfied.

Who wouldn't like a daughter-in-law like that?

She's beautiful, capable, and comes from a good family.

It's absolutely perfect.

Wang Zhe sat beside her, not saying much, but his gaze kept falling on Shen Qingyue.

He is 28 years old this year. He completed his doctoral studies abroad and worked for a multinational company for two years before recently returning to China.

His parents had told him about Shen Qingyue before and had even shown him her photos.

At the time, he thought that this woman was very beautiful and had a great temperament.

Seeing you in person today, you're even more beautiful than in the photos.

Moreover, judging from what Shen's father just said, she is not only beautiful, but also very capable.

Such a woman truly deserves me.

Wang Zhe felt even more satisfied with the marriage proposal.

As for larger ones—

It's okay, there's a saying that a woman three years older than her husband is a lucky match!

After the two sets of parents chatted for a while, the topic naturally turned to the two children.

Aunt Wang said with a smile, "Qingyue is so outstanding, whoever marries her will be truly blessed."

"yes."

Shen's mother chimed in, "Your Wang Zhe is also outstanding. He's a PhD at such a young age and is already working for a large international company. He has a bright future ahead of him."

"Oh, not at all. Compared to Qingyue, I'm far inferior."

Wang Botao spoke modestly, but the pride in his eyes was unmistakable.

Wang Zhe spoke up at the opportune moment, his tone gentle and polite: "Uncle Shen, Aunt Shen, you flatter me. I still have a lot to learn from Qingyue."

He paused, then looked at Shen Qingyue and said, "Especially Qingyue, I'll need to ask you for advice on work matters whenever I have the chance."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue simply smiled faintly and did not reply.

She knew perfectly well that the purpose of this dinner was to bring her and Wang Zhe together.

"Qingyue?"

Seeing her daughter lost in thought, Shen's mother gently nudged her and whispered, "Wang Zhe is talking to you."

"what?"

Shen Qingyue snapped out of her reverie, looked at Wang Zhe, and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, I was thinking about work just now."

"It's alright, work comes first."

Wang Zhe was very understanding and said, "I heard from Uncle Shen that you are now the company's vice president, in charge of the technology department. You must be very busy."

"Yeah, I'm a bit busy."

Shen Qingyue nodded, not wanting to discuss this topic any further.

Standing nearby, Shen's mother asked, "Wang Zhe, what are your plans now? Will you continue working for the foreign company, or—"

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"I plan to develop my career in the country."

Wang Zhe said with a smile, "Although life abroad is nice, it's not my homeland, and my parents are getting old. I want to spend more time with them."

"This child is so filial."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen's face lit up with a smile.

Mr. Shen nodded in approval, saying, "Filial piety is a good thing. It's rare to see someone like Wang Zhe with such a heart."

He paused, looked at his friend, and asked, "Old Wang, what are your plans regarding Wang Zhe's return to China for work?"

Do you need my help?

"I was just about to tell you about this."

Wang Botao put down his chopsticks and said, "Wang Zhe works in technology management abroad and is very knowledgeable about IT. I was thinking that it would be best if he could find a suitable job in Jiangcheng."

He looked at Shen's father as he spoke, his eyes filled with expectation.

"Old Shen, isn't your company a software company? Do you have any suitable positions for Wang Zhe?"

"Yes, of course!"

Without even thinking, Mr. Shen said directly, "I've been saving it for him for a long time, but I was afraid you wouldn't agree."

The position of head of our company's technology department is still vacant. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue was stunned.

She suddenly raised her head and looked at her father, her eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Wasn't the ministerial position reserved for Chen Mo?

His father had promised that once Chen Mo achieved results, he would be officially promoted to minister.

How come now————

"dad----"

Shen Qingyue couldn't help but speak up, wanting to remind her father.

But Shen's father seemed not to hear him and continued to say to Wang Botao, "If Wang Zhe is willing to come, I will make him the head of the technical department and work with Qingyue."

This way, the two children can spend more time together and learn from each other.

"Really? That's great!"

Wang Botao was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Minister of Technology?

This is no small position.

The Shen family's company is quite large, and the technology department is a core department, with the department head wielding considerable power.

If Wang Zhe could take this position, not only would he have a bright future, but he would also be able to spend time with Shen Qingyue and develop feelings for her.

It's a win-win situation.

"Thank you, Uncle Shen!"

Wang Zhe was also very happy and quickly thanked him, saying, "I will definitely do my best and won't let you down."

"We're family, no need to be so polite."

Mr. Shen waved his hand and said with a smile.

Shen Qingyue felt a surge of anger as she watched her father and Uncle Wang chatting and laughing.

She couldn't hold back any longer and whispered, "Dad, didn't we agree before that the ministerial position would go to Chen Mo? How could you—"

"Qingyue!"

Mr. Shen interrupted her, his face darkening, and said, "I did promise you before, but that was just a temporary measure."

Chen Mo is indeed capable, and I've promoted him to deputy minister, putting him in charge of the technology department—that's already an exceptional promotion.

He paused, his tone softening slightly, but still carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"One should be content. Chen Mo is always an outsider. The ministerial position should naturally be reserved for one of our own."

"Yes, Qingyue."

Shen's mother also advised, "That Chen Mo may be very good and capable, but he is still an outsider. How can he be as good as Wang Zhe?"

Wang Zhe is one of our own, we know him well, and he can help you in the future.

"But, Mom—"

Shen Qingyue wanted to argue, but her father had already lost patience.

"Alright, that's settled then. Don't say any more."

He looked at Wang Botao, smiled apologetically, and said, "Old Wang, I'm sorry you had to see this. Qingyue is just too serious."

No, no.

Wang Botao quickly waved his hand and said, "Qingyue is taking responsibility, which is a good thing, but—"

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "If this position is really taken, let's just forget about it, so as not to put Qingyue in a difficult position."

"What's so difficult about it?"

Mr. Shen said dismissively, "He's just an employee. I'm the chairman, and I make the decisions. I'll arrange this. Wang Zhe will report to the company next week."

"Alright, then I'll listen to Brother Shen."

Seeing that Shen's father was resolute, Wang Botao stopped refusing.

After all, this is a good thing for the Wang family.

So, after a few words at the dinner table, the two gave the seat that originally belonged to Chen Mo to Wang Zhe, who had returned to China.

Shen Qingyue sat beside them, listening to their conversation, feeling extremely aggrieved.

She suddenly felt like an outsider.

Her father didn't care about her feelings or her promise to Chen Mo.

In his eyes, interests and relationships are far more important than an employee's feelings.

Shen Qingyue lowered her head, looked at the bowl and chopsticks in front of her, and suddenly lost her appetite.

During the rest of the meal, she was completely distracted.

The parents and Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang chatted enthusiastically, and Wang Zhe occasionally chimed in, creating a harmonious atmosphere that pleased the elders.

Only she sat there, like a puppet, without saying a word.

After enduring until halfway through the dinner, Shen Qingyue couldn't sit still any longer and made an excuse.

"Dad, Mom, Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang, I need to go to the restroom."

"Go."

Shen nodded.

Shen Qingyue got up, walked out of the private room, and let out a long sigh of relief.

The corridor was quiet, with only the occasional sound of a waiter's footsteps.

She walked to the bathroom door and was about to go in when she suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Sister Qingyue?"

Shen Qingyue was taken aback and turned around to look.

Chen Mo was walking towards them from another direction, a look of surprise on his face.

"Chen Mo? What are you doing here?"

Shen Qingyue was also surprised.

"I'm having dinner here with my friends."

Chen Mo smiled, walked up to her, and asked, "Qingyue, are you eating here too?"

"Yes, I'm having dinner with an elder."

Shen Qingyue nodded, feeling inexplicably flustered as she thought about what had just happened.

She never expected to run into Chen Mo here.

Even more unexpectedly, it happened under these circumstances.

"elder?"

Chen Mo asked curiously, "Is it the elder you went to buy him a gift last time?"

"Yes, today is his birthday."

After Shen Qingyue finished speaking, she asked in confusion, "And you? With friends?"

"Um."

Chen Mo nodded and smiled, "Then I won't bother you any longer. I'll go in first."

"Okay, go ahead."

Shen Qingyue watched as Chen Mo turned and walked towards a private room not far away.

The moment he pushed the door open, Shen Qingyue saw someone sitting inside through the crack in the door.

a woman.

She had seen that woman before; she was the one who picked up Chen Mo in a BMW at the company gate last time!

Shen Qingyue was stunned.

What is their relationship?

Friend? Or —

A complex mix of emotions welled up in Shen Qingyue's heart, including surprise, doubt, and a touch of bitterness that she couldn't quite put her finger on.

She stood there, staring at the closed door, motionless for a long time.

It wasn't until a waiter passed by and glanced at her curiously that Shen Qingyue came back to her senses.

She took a deep breath, turned around, and went into the restroom.

After washing her face with cold water, Shen Qingyue looked at herself in the mirror and tried to calm herself down.

A moment later, she returned to the private room and sat down, only to find everyone staring at her.

"Qingyue, why have you been gone for so long?"

Shen asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"It's nothing, it's just a bit stuffy, I'm just getting some fresh air outside."

Shen Qingyue followed the law and found a lawyer to borrow.

Wang Zhe looked at her and said gently, "Qingyue, are you feeling unwell? Should we go back and rest?"

"No need, I'm fine."

Shen Qingyue shook her head.

She suddenly remembered the favor Chen Mo had asked her before, so she looked at Uncle Wang and asked, "Uncle Wang, you know a lot about antique collecting. Do you know about Song Dynasty Ru ware?"

"I know."

Wang Botao was surprised that Shen Qingyue would ask this, and said with a smile, "What's wrong? You don't have this, do you? It's not cheap."

"I don't."

Shen Qingyue shook her head and said, "But I have a friend who has one, it seems to be a brush washer, and he wants to sell it. He asked me to help him inquire before. I wonder if you, Uncle Wang, have any customers you can recommend?"

"Brush washer————"

Wang Botao thought for a moment and said, "Ru ware brush washer, that's a really good thing. Very few pieces exist, and each one is a treasure."

How's the condition of your friend's brush washer? Does it have a certificate of authenticity?

"The condition is pretty good, but I don't know much about it."

Shen Qingyue truthfully stated, "There is no certificate of authenticity; he bought it from an antique market."

"Did you find it at an antique market?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Botao frowned and said, "Then we have to be careful. There are too many fakes now. For something like Ru ware, ninety-nine out of a hundred pieces are fake."

"I know, but my friend says he's sure it's true."

Shen Qingyue said, "He knows a lot about this, so he shouldn't be mistaken. Last time when I bought you a porcelain teapot, if he hadn't come with me, I almost bought a fake as a gift."

"Oh? Your friend knows about this?"

Wang Botao was somewhat surprised and said, "Then it seems to be an expert, but even if it is true, without a certificate, it will be difficult to sell it for a good price."

After all, this item is too valuable, so buyers will be very cautious.

"Then—Uncle Wang, do you know any buyers?"

Shen Qingyue asked with concern, "My friend said that if a suitable buyer can be found, the price is negotiable."

Wang Botao pondered for a moment and said, "I do know a businessman who specializes in collecting these old objects, and he is particularly interested in Ru ware. He should be able to afford it and be willing to buy it."

As he spoke, he took out his phone and said, "How about this, I'll recommend his WeChat to you, and you can just say that I introduced you to him."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Wang."

Shen Qingyue quickly thanked her.

"It's alright, we're all family."

Wang Botao smiled, glanced meaningfully at Wang Zhe, and said, "It's just that after Zhang Hou, Wang Zhe went to your company. You're his boss, so just take care of him and help him out."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue's smile faded slightly.

She nodded without saying anything.

Wang Botao forwarded the businessman's WeChat contact to Shen Qingyue, who thanked him again after receiving it.

The dinner continued, but Shen Qingyue's mind was no longer on the meal.

In her mind, one moment she saw Chen Mo having dinner with that woman, and the next she saw the villagers' decision to give the ministerial position to Wang Zhe.

Two conflicting emotions left her feeling upset.

After finally enduring the dinner party, Shen Qingyue and her father saw off Uncle Wang's family before she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

On the way back, Shen Xiang sat in the passenger seat, while Shen Qingyue and some relatives sat in the back.

The car was quiet; no one spoke.

After a while, Shen's father spoke with talent.

"Qingyue, don't blame me for what happened today."

He turned to look at his daughter and said calmly, "I'm doing this for your own good. Wang Zhe is a good kid, and Jia Bian is good too. They're a good match for you."

Therefore, giving him the position of head of the technology department would be beneficial for you and the company.

"Dad, you promised me."

Shen Qingyue looked at the villagers with disappointment in her eyes and said, "You promised that once Chen Mo achieved results, you would promote him to minister, but now you've gone back on your word."

"I did promise, but plans can't keep up with changes."

Shen Xiang sighed and said, "Qingyue, you have to understand that a company is not a game. There are many factors to consider in personnel appointments."

The Chen Mo you mentioned is indeed capable, but he's an outsider, while Wang Zhe is one of our own.

"One of our own?"

Shen Qingyue sneered, "Just because he's your friend's son?"

"more than."

Mr. Shen shook his head and said, "Wang Zhe has worked for large foreign companies. He is experienced and very capable. He is more suitable to be the head of the technology department than Chen Mo."

He paused, his tone becoming serious.

"Qingyue, sometimes work is work, and personal feelings are feelings. They can't be mixed up. You are the company's vice president, and you should prioritize the company's interests."

"I----"

Shen Qingyue opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but found herself speechless.

What the villagers said seemed to make sense.

But she just felt uncomfortable.

I feel very uncomfortable.

"Okay, stop thinking about it."

Shen Xie patted her daughter's hand and comforted her, "Wang Zhe is a really nice kid. Spend more time with him, maybe you'll fall for him?"

Shen Qingyue didn't speak, but turned to look out the window and said, "Stop the car, I want to get out and walk around by myself."

"Alright."

The couple exchanged a glance, then dropped her off on the riverside road, reminding her, "Walk around for a while, then remember to come home. Don't stay out too late."

"I see."

Shen Qingyue walked alone to the riverbank, feeling the river breeze, her thoughts wandering.

She took out her phone, opened WeChat, and wanted to send a message to Chen Mo to tell him about the minister's matter.

But in the end, no message was sent.

What are you saying?

They say he lost his ministerial position?

They say the villagers gave their positions to others?

She couldn't explain the law.

Shen Qingyue put down her phone, a sense of powerlessness welling up inside her.

Just then, my phone rang.

Shen Qingyue picked it up and saw that it was a call from Cai Yanyan.

"Hey, Qingyue, what are you doing?"

Cai Yanyan's voice came through the receiver, carrying her usual languid and casual tone.

"Enjoying the breeze by the river."

Shen Qingyue asked wearily, "Are you coming?"

"Something's not right with you."

Cai Yanyan asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to chat with you."

Shen Qingyue said, "Remember to bring some wine, I'd like to have a drink with you."

"Then wait for me."

Less than half an hour after I hung up the phone, a Bentley sports car sped up and stopped on the side of the road, not caring whether or not a ticket would be issued for the transfer.

She approached Shen Qingyue with a case of beer in hand, then teased her with a smile, "Honey, did you get dumped by a man?"

"You're the one who got dumped."

Shen Qingyue said irritably, "I'm just feeling down and wanted to talk to you and have a drink."

"Because of work?"

Cai Yanyan poured her a can of beer, handed it to her, and said, "Is it tricky?"

"No, not exactly."

Shen Qingyue sighed, "It seems I can't keep the promise I made to others."

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"this one?"

Cai Yanyan laughed in exasperation and said, "I thought it was something serious, making me worry so much in the middle of the night that I came here to keep you company and help you get drunk."

But the next second, she became a little confused.

"Wait a minute, weren't you supposed to be with your parents celebrating that elder's birthday today?"

"Mm." Shen Qingyue nodded.

What was the outcome of the blind date?

Cai Yanyan knew about this and asked gossipily, "Have you two hit it off? After all, Zhang Qian is practically your childhood sweetheart."

"No." Shen Qingyue shook her head.

"How does it compare to Chen Mo?"

Cai Yanyan deliberately asked with a smile, "If you had to choose between him and Chen Mo, who would you pick?"

"————" Shen Qingyue.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

Cai Yanyan suddenly said, "But I have some news about Chen Mo, do you want to know?"

"What news?"

Cai Yanyan paused for a moment, then said, "I've noticed that Chen Mo is getting very close to a woman named Su Xiao, and their relationship seems quite unusual."

"Su Xiao? Who's that?"

"An online novelist, a cultured person."

Cai Yanyan's voice carried a hint of excitement as she said, "I was browsing Weibo today and saw that she's trending. Do you want to see her photos?"

Let me tell you, this Su Xiao is beautiful, talented, and has a gentle personality—very appealing to poor men.

As Shen Qingyue listened to her words, for some reason, she subconsciously thought of the woman who had dined with Chen Mo in the private room earlier that day!

She nodded and said, "Hmm, let me see."

Thus, in Cai Yanyan's phone, Shen Qingyue saw that unfamiliar yet familiar face once again.

It really is that woman from the private room today!

She's the same woman who used to pick Chen Mo up from get off work in that fancy car!