Third Master, please restrain yourself. Our marriage is a marriage of convenience.

"no."

Everyone gave the same answer.

At this point, even if it exists, you should say it doesn't.

Moreover, they really didn't say anything.

Zhou Yuanche pressed his temples wearily, the veins throbbing. "You can all leave now."

Ji Yuyan glanced at Zhou Yuanche and said in a sweet voice, "Brother Che, let me stay and keep you company."

"Let's go." Zhou Yuanche's voice was full of impatience.

Ji Yuyan clenched her fists secretly.

Zhou Yuanche isn't as good to her now as he used to be; before, he would grant her every wish.

It's all Pei Jinhe's fault!

Guo Tianhao grabbed her wrist: "Yanyan, let's go."

The door slammed shut.

Zhou Yuanche leaned back on the sofa, looking dejected.

Pei Jinhe broke up with him.

He clearly doesn't love Pei Jinhe.

Why does his heart ache so much when Pei Jinhe wants to break up with him?

Outside the door, a few people were whispering amongst themselves.

"What's wrong with Che-ge? Could he really have fallen for Pei Jinhe?"

"No way, she's just an adopted daughter. She's only pretty, what makes her qualified to enter the Zhou family?"

"Brother Tianhao," Ji Yuyan's voice rang out, choked with sobs.

Guo Tianhao felt a pang of heartache seeing Ji Yuyan crying her eyes out: "Yanyan, what's wrong?"

With tears welling in her eyes, Ji Yuyan asked, "Will Brother Che be angry with me because of what happened to Sister?"

Guo Tianhao gently comforted her, "No, it's all Pei Jinhe's fault, it has nothing to do with you, don't blame yourself."

"My sister is really something, she's so insensible."

Ji Yuyan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Brother Che, why don't we force Sister to help Brother Che get the chip back?"

Once she forces Pei Jinhe to give her the chip, she will snatch it away.

With the chip, Zhou Yuanche will definitely appreciate her, and maybe she'll become Mrs. Zhou someday.

Guo Tianhao frowned: "How are you forcing me?"

Ji Yuyan whispered a few words in Guo Tianhao's ear, a flash of malice in her eyes.

...

Shen's Group, Research and Development Department.

Gao Xin pointed at the computer, pacing anxiously: "Team leader, can you take a look? What's wrong? Why does it keep failing?"

Pei Jinhe quickly glanced through it and pointed to a set of numbers: "The numbers are wrong. Try again according to my corrections."

"Team leader, the latest language system is well-suited to the robot," Wen Nianshu noted down the questions, "but the emotional aspects still need improvement."

Pei Jinhe looked through the research data and told Wen Nianshu which aspect to start modifying.

After finishing her work here, she went to the area that Hu Zhiwei was in charge of.

Hu Zhiwei showed her the data he had recorded: "The case you brought last time has already been fed to it."

Pei Jinhe quickly scanned the data: "How's the result?"

Hu Zhiwei said, "We have a basic grasp of simple cases, but we are still not quite able to handle slightly more complicated ones."

"Continue the training." After reviewing the data, Pei Jinhe explained to Hu Zhiwei where modifications were needed and what points required special attention.

Seeing Pei Jinhe so busy she barely had time to breathe, Han Wanying sighed, "Jinhe is really busy."

Song Mingchuan frowned slightly: "I feel tired just watching her."

Wei Chenghang sighed: "There's no way around it. With great power comes great responsibility."

Since Pei Jinhe has become the group leader, she must take on the corresponding responsibilities.

Seeing that Pei Jinhe had finished her work, Chu Yunyan poured her a glass of water: "Have some water and rest. Leave the rest to us."

"Thank you." Pei Jinhe's voice was hoarse from speaking. "If there's anything you can't solve, come to me."

Han Wanying pulled Pei Jinhe over and pressed her shoulders to make her sit in a chair: "Just rest assured and trust us."

Pei Jinhe said with a smile, "Yes, I believe you."

……

At noon, Pei Jinhe remembered that she had promised to have lunch with Shen Huaiyu the day before, so she politely declined Han Wanying and the others' invitation to lunch.

Before entering the president's private elevator, she looked around like a thief. Seeing that no one was around, she pressed the elevator door button and slipped inside.

Then she frantically pressed the close button a few more times, and Pei Jinhe breathed a sigh of relief when the elevator doors closed.

If the employees in the company found out about her marriage to Shen Huaiyu, it would definitely become the talk of the town.

There are quite a few socialites and heiresses in Kyoto who want to marry Shen Huaiyu. If word gets out that she and Shen Huaiyu are getting married, some people will probably tear her apart.

Pei Jinhe knocked on the office door.

The heavy, dark wood door is understated and composed, yet it exudes a strong sense of oppression.

"Go in." The man's emotionless voice rang out.

Pei Jinhe pushed open the door and went inside.

Shen Huaiyu was sitting behind his desk reading documents when he heard the sound. He looked up and asked, "Why are you so late?"

Pei Jinhe walked inside: "There was a small problem during the research and development process, but I've already resolved it."

Shen Huaiyu put down the documents in his hand, stood up and walked over. His tall figure cast a shadow in front of Pei Jinhe: "Don't overwork yourself, or it will affect the research and development process."

Pei Jinhe rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Shen Huaiyu, you are a typical capitalist, only concerned with the research and development process."

She was slightly touched when she heard the first half of Shen Huaiyu's sentence, and almost became presumptuous.

Shen Huaiyu's eyes remained calm: "I started this company to make money, not to do charity. Isn't it only right that I care about the research and development process?"

Pei Jinhe paused, realizing that what she said seemed to make sense.

Isn't the purpose of doing business to make money?

"Go wash your hands and eat."

Shen Huaiyu took the lunch out of the insulated bag and placed it on the table one by one; these were all brought by Shen Yan.

Today's dishes are all authentic Kyoto cuisine.

The meal included premium tofu, shredded pork with sweet bean sauce, braised sea cucumber with scallions, stir-fried fish fillets, deep-fried shrimp pieces, and a dessert dish of "three non-stick" (a type of sweet pastry).

There are many kinds of dishes, but the portions are not large, just right for two people.

Pei Jinhe had been busy all morning and was starving. Now, smelling the aroma, her stomach rumbled: "What a sumptuous lunch!"

Seeing Pei Jinhe's drooling expression, Shen Huaiyu's lips curled slightly, a hint of a smile in his eyes: "Watch your drool."

Pei Jinhe subconsciously touched her mouth, realizing she had been tricked, and glared angrily at Shen Huaiyu: "There's no saliva!"

Her eyes were wide open, and her cheeks were puffed out.

Not only is it not fierce, but it also has a kind of cute and innocent charm.

Shen Huaiyu's smile deepened: "Pei Jinhe, do you know what you resemble?"

He paused for a moment, feigning mystery, and then said, "A cat with its fur standing on end."

Pei Jinhe clenched her fists in anger and said huffing, "Shen Huaiyu! You're the one who's got her fur standing on end!"

Shen Huaiyu chuckled softly, his magnetic laughter causing his chest to rise and fall slightly.