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Chapter 530 - 530 86 It's Not Easy to Work Lisa Sighs Part 2

530: Chapter 86: It’s Not Easy to Work, Lisa Sighs (Part 2) 530: Chapter 86: It’s Not Easy to Work, Lisa Sighs (Part 2) —————–

Lisa entered Mi’er’s room with a plate of dried mangoes.

“Hey, the dried mangoes are here, they’re a specialty, and very pure and healthy.”

Seeing Lisa come up with such a lame excuse, Mi’er couldn’t help but laugh in exasperation.

“You know I’m very concerned about sugar control, Lisa, you and Cheng are too sweet, so I find it a bit unbearable to watch.

By the way, have you thought of a name for your kids yet?”

Temir’s words were actually quite offensive, but Lisa had already gotten used to her insults.

The blonde woman also threw herself onto the bed, lying next to Temir.

“Your makeup is getting on the sheets.”

“So what, this is my house, I can live however I want.”

The aggression was strong, there was definitely some resentment.

“That’s like declaring sovereignty, you’re like a temperamental lioness, Mi’er.

Cheng and I are just friends.

Plus, he clearly likes Zhao a bit more, don’t tell me you didn’t know.”

Lisa’s reply hit Temir right in the chest; it was indeed a bitter pill for her to swallow.

“Hah, he likes Zhao the most, then you, and I come last, Lisa, I’m really jealous of you.”

Temir’s admission surprised Lisa, who had been envious of Temir for many years.

The privileged family background, an indulgent and free life, a strong spirit not affected by others’ opinions, even that kind of high-and-mighty arrogance as if it were her due.

Arrogance is not a good thing, but Lisa wished to be a bit more confident.

Lisa wanted to become someone like Mi’er, which is why she became friends with her.

But what she didn’t expect was that in the eyes of the black-haired rich woman, she had become the ‘better’ one.

In her youth, the oppressive family forced her to become the so-called ‘excellent girl,’ which was suffocating for Lisa.

For a long time, she saw Mi’er as a version of herself, unfettered by family.

She looked at Mi’er’s life as if witnessing a more powerful version of her own.

But today, Mi’er’s words made Lisa realize that everyone has their unknown miseries and embarrassments.

Maybe she was not that strong after all?

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

The black-haired rich woman lifted her head, turning to look at Lisa.

“No, nothing, I was just thinking about the investor you are meeting tomorrow.

I’m heading to Miami in the morning.

I was hoping to see how you handle the funding.”

The blonde found an excuse to deflect the conversation, she always managed to keep herself in control, knowing what to say and when.

“Hah, there’s nothing much to see.

Do you think a normal investment meeting would take investors to a lake in Florida?

Cheng only agreed to bring you along because you’re leaving in the morning.”

Indeed, Temir originally only invited Cheng Daqi, but Cheng ended up bringing Lisa along.

But Lisa didn’t know any of this, she thought she was supposed to be there—when in fact, she was just tagging along.

“What do you mean?”

Temir was too beautiful, so even her sour expression seemed attractive.

Lisa wasn’t angry but continued to press for answers.

“Do you think Cheng is such a good guy?

Fool, it looks like you’ve forgotten about all those guys you liked in college.

Was there even one good man among them?”

The black-haired rich woman was satisfied with her attack; she had a talent for hurting others.

But Lisa wasn’t a naive girl, she paused for a moment and then replied with a teasing smirk.

“Mi’er, you sound like the female antagonist in those domestic dramas housewives love.

What’s the point of telling me this?

Cheng and I are just friends.

He may have some secrets, but they’re none of my business.

You’re only making me feel weird by saying these things.”

Checkmate!

You were the one who started this, why should I, Lisa, indulge you?

“And besides, why do I recall when you signed the contract for that short video project with him, you assured me you wouldn’t date him, you had no such thoughts.

What about now?

What are you to him now?”

Another checkmate!

Temir’s sharp tongue was like spray and pray, wide but weak, while Lisa’s words were like precise thrusts, each one striking Temir’s sore spot.

The blonde was speaking the truth, and that was what pained Temir the most.

Her relationship with CEO Cheng had been strange from the start.

“All right, eat some dried mangoes to calm down.

Those words are useless on me, you should tell him!”

Lisa had originally planned to explain her relationship with Cheng, as they were entirely innocent; so innocent it couldn’t be more transparent.

Only the petty-minded Mi’er could misunderstand, but in the end, Lisa didn’t feel like explaining anymore.

Why should I prove my innocence?

Walking out of Temir’s room, Lisa felt her exhaustion swept away.

So cursing someone out is actually a stress reliever?

—————–

Cheng Daqi was working at the dining table while Lisa was cooking.

This scene, if painted, should be titled “Temir Kalamakris”.

If you ask where Temir is,

She’s been stunned by these two close friends of hers.

It’s not that CEO Cheng and Lisa are unkind; it’s just that Mi’er can be rather crazy.

Everyone is happily coming together to the holiday villa for fun and to get some work done, which is killing two birds with one stone.

What can Cheng Daqi and Lisa do if a dark-haired rich woman insists on finding unhappiness over illusory issues?

“She hasn’t come downstairs yet.”

CEO Cheng put the computer on sleep mode and stood up to stretch his body.

“Your sleeping beauty has fallen asleep, Prince Charming; you’ll have to go kiss her to wake her up,”

the blonde with a touch of artistry in her genes replied amusingly, making CEO Cheng laugh.

“Haha, I thought you two were getting along fine.”

Lisa served up three dinners and sat opposite CEO Cheng, sighing,

“You’re the first man to get her into such a state, Chan; she really likes you.”

If this were a third-rate, tacky urban soap opera, Lisa should now be speaking ill of Mi’er, but this girl never played petty games behind people’s backs.

“Relationships are too complicated; at this stage of my life, I should be more focused on my career and don’t want to think about these things for now.”

That was Cheng Daqi’s honest opinion; finding a woman was too easy for him.

But to some extent, a career is a man’s true love.

He loves his career; he loves the tough but forward-moving process.

“I feel the same way as you do; my biggest concern right now is my FT.

Of course, I take my work at MAS seriously too, and I have to go to Miami tomorrow morning.

But…

Chan, the company’s financing is sorted; can I get a raise?”

The blonde didn’t beat around the bush about wanting money, even from a man, but she was quite brazen about it.

Because she truly was capable, CEO Cheng was already very tired, and Lisa’s job was not a bit easier than his.

She was a superheroine, managing her startup and handling everything at MAS simultaneously.

“How much do you want?”

Cheng Daqi opened two bottles of beer and handed one to Lisa.

“Thirty Thousand Dollars; I work ten hours a day, and it’s a flexible work schedule; I’m almost stressed out because of work…”

Lisa felt her asking price was the upper limit of reasonable, so she tried to give a full explanation.

“Fifty Thousand!

MAS isn’t short on money, but it’s important that you strike a balance between your job and your startup—a good model would be best.”

Mr.

President always had an exceptional consideration for his excellent employees, and furthermore, this salary was not at all high.

Lisa was an American, with a wealth of quality connections in all sectors of California, an excellent educational background, and industry experience; Fifty Thousand Dollars was a real bargain.

If there had to be a flaw mentioned, her only shortcoming was that she hadn’t worked in a big company—but it was no big deal.

“I will do it right.

There are a few classmates of mine in FT, they are all great people, Chan; I think you might be the one who should focus on finding a better balance, as your attention to MAS seems a bit lacking.”

She was probing.

Actually, this was the blonde testing the waters.

She was still curious about the things about Cheng Daqi that she hadn’t been told, which Temir mentioned.

Cheng Daqi explained with a wry smile.

“MAS will be very valuable in the future, but I also have other companies, like Shanhaiguan; that’s why I need your help.”

“Ding”

A message from Mi’er came through on Cheng Daqi’s phone.

“I smell something delicious, but my legs seem to be broken, sir.

Could you bring me some dinner?”

The dark-haired wealthy woman was also a piece of work, so shamelessly using such a fake excuse.

From this point, she exhibited an extraordinary strength.

“I’ll go bring her some food, sorry.”

Cheng Daqi picked up the dinner Lisa had prepared for Mi’er and left the table with those words, heading upstairs.

Looking at the empty dining table, the blonde let out a small sigh.

One is a quirky ditz, the other a suspiciously quirky nutjob.

Just how blessed am I to have worked for both of them?

Working isn’t easy, Lisa sighed.