The pushover offended a top-tier boss

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Ye Zhenzhen turned around, her hands behind her back.

"The room needs to be tidied up regularly and kept clean."

Ye Zhenzhen blushed and whispered, "Okay..."

Zhou Huaijin shifted his gaze from her to the wall above the bed.

The walls were covered with photos: one of her sitting chubby in front of a cake wearing a red padded jacket when she was one year old; another of her standing at the school gate with two pigtails when she was in elementary school; another of her holding a certificate in a blue and white school uniform; and another of her smiling with her eyes crinkled when she graduated, wearing an academic gown.

From infancy to adolescence, and from adolescence to a graceful young woman, her eyes shine in every photograph.

Standing in front of the photo wall, Zhou Huaijin learned about her family. Their circumstances were average, but she was an only child who grew up surrounded by love.

Ye Zhenzhen stood behind Zhou Huaijin.

Just then, her phone vibrated in her pocket.

She took it out and saw it was Meng Chen.

She glanced at Zhou Huaijin discreetly and then turned it off.

Her phone vibrated again. She turned it off once more.

A WeChat message pops up on the screen:

[Baby, I'm downstairs. Please see me, okay? I'll beg your aunt and uncle to give me another chance.]

Ye Zhenzhen's head buzzed.

Oh my god, if Meng Chen comes over now and Zhou Huaijin sees them again...

No no no.

She quickly typed a few words: 【Don't come up yet, I'll come down to find you.】

She turned around and said softly, "Um... Boss, I have a package that arrived. Could you come downstairs to pick it up?"

He didn't say anything, just responded softly.

She ran downstairs as fast as she could.

When Meng Chen saw Ye Zhenzhen rushing down, a look of joy appeared on his face, thinking that she had softened her heart and was finally willing to forgive him.

He strode forward, opened his arms, and embraced her tightly.

"Baby, I thought you would never see me again."

"That day was something I didn't mean to hide from you."

"I've thought about it a lot. I'm sorry. My family's financial situation isn't great, and I haven't been able to provide for you."

"But I really don't want to lose you. Are you just going to throw away our five-year relationship like that?"

"Meng Chen, let go of me first." Ye Zhenzhen pushed against his chest, but he was holding her too tightly and she couldn't move him.

Meng Chen became more and more emotional as he spoke, his voice even choking up:

"I'll figure out how to pay the 88,000 yuan dowry. I'll do part-time work, and if that's not enough, I'll write an IOU to your parents after I graduate. Is that alright?"

"Promise me, okay? Don't break up with me. We'll overcome any difficulties together."

"Meng Chen, I..."

A wave of sadness washed over Ye Zhenzhen.

A few days ago, a question about the bride price made her start to hesitate about this relationship.

And now, I've had that kind of thing happen with my boss again...

She really didn't know what to do.

Five years of relationship, each other's first love, she gave all her youth to this man.

She was reluctant to part with it, but now...

But she did something that betrayed him.

But if Zhou Huaijin hadn't shown up that day, he probably would have been living a life worse than death...

She remained silent for a long time.

"Meng Chen, if I... were raped, would you... still love me?"

"This isn't your fault, of course I'll love you."

Without hesitation, Meng Chen gently comforted her:

"Baby, you're just having pre-wedding anxiety. Don't think about things that are impossible. I'll protect you, and no one can bully you."

Ye Zhenzhen didn't say anything.

She didn't believe he could accept it without any reservations.

Some things are easier said than done; when you actually face them, the thorn in your heart can never be removed.

Her mind was in turmoil when a lazy voice came from behind her.

"Ye Zhenzhen, you're quite busy, aren't you?"

Ye Zhenzhen was startled, pushed Meng Chen away abruptly, and turned her head away.

Chen Zheng appeared at the entrance of her shop at some point, his hands in his pockets, looking nonchalant, with a knowing smile on his face that said, "I saw everything."

Her heart rate soared to 180 beats per minute.

"Who is he?" Meng Chen looked at Chen Zheng, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes, his fingers unconsciously tightening around Ye Zhenzhen's wrist.

"My colleague." Ye Zhenzhen pulled her hand back, her tone somewhat hurried. "Meng Chen, I'll consider what you say. But I have a colleague coming over today, so it's not convenient. You should go home first."

Meng Chen was somewhat reluctant.

"Bye-bye, bro." Chen Zheng waved to him.

She walked over with a grin and teased her in a low voice, "Wow, Sister Ye, you're a master of time management!"

"Shut up." Ye Zhenzhen glared at him and lowered her voice, "Don't say you saw Meng Chen later."

"That's not necessarily true."

"I'll treat you to mala tang (spicy hot pot), the one around the corner, it's super delicious."

"make a deal."

The two turned the corner and went into the small mala tang (spicy hot pot) shop.

Malatang is the old-fashioned kind of skewers, with meat and vegetables skewered on bamboo sticks. You pick them out yourself with an iron plate, and after they're cooked, you pour on sesame sauce, minced garlic, and chili oil, mix it all together, and the aroma is irresistible.

Chen Zheng picked out a huge pile of items, and Ye Zhenzhen felt a pang of heartache, but she still gritted her teeth and paid.

The two sat by the window, each holding a large bowl, eating their steaming meal.

"The taste is not bad." Chen Zheng slurped up a mouthful of vermicelli.

"Sister Ye, why haven't you broken up with that guy yet?"

Ye Zhenzhen glared at him: "None of your business!"

"Heh, you'd better adopt the same attitude when you're with your boss later," Chen Zheng said with a wicked grin.

"You...you promised to keep it a secret!" Ye Zhenzhen was speechless with anger.

Chen Zheng waved his hand: "Another bowl, please."

Ye Zhenzhen gritted her teeth.

It cost her over fifty yuan.

Is he a reincarnated glutton? He usually only eats food that costs a dozen or so yuan.

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When she and Chen Zheng returned home, Zhou Huaijin had already come downstairs and was sitting in the living room having tea with Ye's father.

When Zhou Huaijin saw her come in, his gaze swept across her face and then landed on her empty hands.

"Where's the package?"

"Hehe, the food I bought, Chen Zheng and I have already finished eating it." Ye Zhenzhen chuckled twice and secretly gave Chen Zheng a wink.

Chen Zheng immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, it smells amazing."

Ye's mother peeked out from the kitchen, holding a spatula in her hand, and gave Ye Zhenzhen a reproachful look: "You child, you don't even know to offer the best food to the boss first."

Her gaze fell on Chen Zheng, and she sized him up. This tall, handsome young man had thick eyebrows, large eyes, and slightly dark skin. When he smiled, he revealed a set of white teeth, making him quite likable. He was chatting and laughing with her daughter, so their relationship seemed more than just friendship.

"What is this?" Ye's mother asked.

"Mom and Dad, this is my colleague, the boss's driver, Chen Zheng," Ye Zhenzhen introduced.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie!" Chen Zheng immediately stood up straight, smiling brightly. "Your food smells so good, I could smell it from far away. Auntie, you look so young, Ye Zhenzhen is just like you!"

Mother Ye was beaming with pride: "Oh my, this young man really knows how to talk. Does he have a girlfriend yet?"

"No, no, if you know of any suitable aunties, could you introduce me to one?" Chen Zheng's words were as sweet as honey.

"Okay, okay, Auntie will keep an eye on things for you." The more Ye's mother looked at Chen Zheng, the more she liked him.

Zhou Huaijin gave Chen Zheng a cold glance.

All he has is a mouth.