CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 422: Such a Good Girl

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Such a Good Girl

Last night, she mustered up enough courage to bring He Zheng home, thinking it would go smoothly, but her father’s arrival left her rather awkward, and now all her courage was gone.

She could only use this reason to get by now.

He Zheng, with a hint of a smile, said, "Really? Going home to accompany your dad, what if it’s for working overtime?"

Si Ran was taken aback, feeling that there was more to He Zheng’s words.

"Working overtime doesn’t bring guilt," Si Ran calmly replied, "If it’s for fun, then I’d feel guilty towards my parents."

He Zheng laughed ambiguously, "Then you really are a good girl!"

Si Ran’s face turned red at his remark.

But her basic professional ethics didn’t allow her to be distracted for too long.

Quickly, Si Ran reined in her emotions and said calmly, "President He, please go ahead!"

He Zheng also knew that it was enough.

If he teased this girl any further, he might really upset her.

"Hmm, I’ll be going!" He Zheng sighed, "Si Ran, will you miss me if you rush me off like this?"

Si Ran frowned.

He Zheng chuckled and turned to leave.

Si Ran’s face flushed slightly.

Qiao Xiang saw He Zheng leave, also stood up, and nodded slightly.

He Zheng smiled at her, "I’m leaving, goodbye!"

"I’ll see you out." Qiao Xiang escorted him to the elevator, pressed the button for him, with a business-like demeanor.

He Zheng saw her smiling at him but saying nothing, thought Qiao Xiang had something to say, but she didn’t, so He Zheng naturally said nothing either.

This time, Qiao Xiang just saw him into the elevator, and once the elevator door closed, she returned.

She noticed that He Zheng was very interested in Si Ran.

She couldn’t help but glance at Si Ran.

Si Ran happened to look up, and their gazes met in the air. Qiao Xiang smiled slightly.

Si Ran said nothing, just looked at her, then expressionlessly lowered her head to continue working.

A little past eleven, Pei Liyan came out and softly said to Si Ran, "Si Ran, we’re working overtime tonight. You and Fang Mo will accompany Qiao Rui and me to a place."

Si Ran was taken aback, but completely relieved that it was just overtime.

"Yes, President!" Si Ran nodded.

Pei Liyan glanced at her again, smiled, and then turned to leave.

Qiao Xiang watched his figure, a complex emotion crossing her eyes, but she ultimately lowered her head and continued with her work.

Pei Liyan cast a casual glance at Qiao Xiang, sensing that her mind wasn’t on work.

This kind of work attitude indeed left Pei Liyan very dissatisfied.

As Pei Liyan walked out, Fang Mo followed.

The two left together.

Qiao Xiang looked up and saw their backs.

Suddenly, Pei Liyan turned around and happened to see Qiao Xiang looking at him.

He frowned slightly and cast a cold glance over.

Qiao Xiang immediately lowered her head.

Pei Liyan whispered a few words to Fang Mo, who then returned to Qiao Xiang’s desk and said softly, "Secretary Qiao, when you’re free, you can observe the people in the entire president’s office. How many of them, like you, have to look at whoever comes by and get distracted? With this working attitude, can you hold your ground in any company?"

Qiao Xiang felt a rush of embarrassment, her face turning red.

She instinctively looked around and found that everyone was busy with work, and no one looked at her. No one cared even though she felt terribly upset now.

Fang Mo’s words were like loud slaps that left her extremely embarrassed.

Qiao Xiang pressed her lips together, not saying a word.

Fang Mo continued, "Your ability to get into the Pei Family shows you have great potential, but it’s better to use that potential where it matters. Otherwise, it will only lead to more embarrassment for you."

Qiao Xiang took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, and said, "Assistant Fang, your words are more valuable than ten years of study. I understand."

"Take care of yourself." Fang Mo nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Qiao Xiang pressed her lips tightly, her eyes redder.

Since coming to the Pei Family, she had endured more humiliation than ever before in her life combined.

She couldn’t just end it like this.

She was determined to turn it around.

Qiao Family.

Reporters had been waiting downstairs at the Qiao Family headquarters, repeatedly requesting interviews with Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui had declined them all.

At eleven, Huo Sinan arrived.

He was dressed in a formal suit, looking very polished, and was accompanied by his assistant and a department manager. The three of them came together.

The reporters saw the three of them going upstairs and began to discuss.

"It feels like the Huo Family is preparing to collaborate with the Qiao Family, doesn’t it?"

"Yes, it seems like they’re planning to work with the Qiao Family. If the Huo Family cooperates with the Qiao Family, the Qiao Family will soon reverse its decline."

"Did you take pictures earlier?"

"Yes, we did."

So soon, a news draft was prepared: the Huo Family plans to collaborate with the Qiao Family, with Huo Sinan bringing people for an on-site inspection.

It also included photos of Huo Sinan with his assistant and department manager, making it look quite convincing.

As soon as He Zheng saw the news, he called Pei Liyan. "Huo Sinan went to the Qiao Family, is he going to collaborate with them?"

Pei Liyan was surprised, "When did this happen?"

"Just now," He Zheng said, "Didn’t you see the news?"

Pei Liyan frowned slightly, "I haven’t had a chance to see it yet."

"Alright, busy man," He Zheng laughed, "Take a look now, and after you do, we can discuss whether we should start building momentum for your wife."

"Thank you!" Pei Liyan chuckled lightly, "That’s thoughtful of you!"

"Seriously," He Zheng said, "I think these moves by my sister-in-law have indeed surprised a lot of people."

"What’s so surprising?" Pei Liyan said, "Everything she’s doing is just self-preservation."

"Today, my dad actually asked about this," He Zheng laughed, "He just told me, the Qiao Family is alive."

Pei Liyan’s gaze slightly darkened, smiling faintly, "The Qiao Family hasn’t completed a single project yet."

"What’s the rush for?" He Zheng laughed, "As long as you have the right people and develop in the right direction, success is inevitable."

"So you really agree with your father’s judgment?"

He Zheng chuckled, "My dad said the Qiao Family is alive, and you’re helping them with money and effort, now even Huo Sinan wants to collaborate, do you think the Qiao Family won’t survive?"

"So what about you?" Pei Liyan asked with a smile, "Do you think so too?"

"I choose to stand with the majority," He Zheng said, "So while the reporters are still at the Qiao Family, my dad wants me to go talk about a collaboration."

"Which project of the Qiao Family caught your eye?"

"One of the previously abandoned ones, the villa complex in the West Suburb," He Zheng replied. "I’ll be over shortly."

"Alright, you go ahead first, I’ll be right there," Pei Liyan said.

"Alright then," He Zheng laughed, "We’ll go separately, if we’re building momentum, let’s make it big."

"Sure!"

So, fifteen minutes later, He Zheng, accompanied by his assistant and two other project managers, arrived at the Qiao Family to schedule a meeting with Qiao Rui.

Huo Sinan wasn’t gone yet, and here came He Zheng, what was going on today?