My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 522 - 0522: A Date with a Purpose

Chapter 522: Chapter 0522: A Date with a Purpose

Jack and Sun Zhuangjia nodded repeatedly, regardless of anything, they would not quarrel with money.

While Qin Aotian and others were waiting for the results of the experiment, Zhou Jian sneaked into Jack’s office again and carefully rummaged around.

"What exactly are you looking for?"

Right when Zhou Jian was searching, Song Xue’er suddenly opened the door with her key and walked in.

"I, I wasn’t looking for anything!" Zhou Jian’s face changed dramatically, he quickly closed the drawer and tried to cover up any traces he had left.

"I’ve caught you in the act, yet you still won’t tell the truth," Song Xue’er closed the door and looked at Zhou Jian with a complex expression:

"What are you trying to do? You can tell me, I can help you."

"Help me?"

Zhou Jian sneered coldly and said indifferently, "You are now Jack’s secretary, and I heard he often takes you to various private gatherings. Should I start by congratulating you for latching onto another rich man?"

"Things aren’t what you think, I’m just helping him with social engagements, we’re not involved romantically."

Song Xue’er hastily explained, knowing that the past had deeply hurt Zhou Jian, and now it was very difficult to make him believe her.

"You don’t need to explain this to me, we’re just colleagues now. Who you want to be with is your business."

Zhou Jian straightened his clothes and strode towards the exit.

"Zhou Jian, I really do realize my mistakes, and I have changed. Can’t you give me a chance?"

Song Xue’er cried out anxiously, her eyes reddening.

"Give you what chance?"

Zhou Jian looked at Song Xue’er strangely, "Nowadays, you are Jack’s personal secretary, and to the outside world, you are my boss’s girlfriend. What kind of chance are you looking for?"

"I..."

Hearing this, Song Xue’er was suddenly at a loss for words. These days Jack indeed had been telling Sun Zhuangjia and others that she was his girlfriend to fend off Sun Zhuangjia’s suggestions for them to indulge in women together. However, in truth, she and Jack were indeed innocent.

"I don’t want to hang from the same tree twice, and I hope you don’t fall at the same place twice. Take care of yourself."

Zhou Jian smiled, then left the office without looking back.

"Damn it."

Song Xue’er stamped her foot in frustration, then looked around the office suspiciously, "What on earth was he looking for? What exactly does he want to do?"

At this moment, Song Xue’er knew that no matter what she said, Zhou Jian would not trust her. The only thing that could prove her innocence would be helping Zhou Jian with something. But right now, she had no idea what Zhou Jian wanted to do; she wanted to help but couldn’t.

After leaving the office, Zhou Jian’s expression immediately turned grim.

He had thought that by destroying the Detoxification Liquid’s raw ingredients, he would be able to leave Jack and the others deeply mired. But now they had actually invited experts from the Poison Sect, and once Minghuang Group resumed business, the company would truly become a money-making tool for Qin Aotian and his group.

"I must hurry, or once Tang returns, even if I manage to drive these guys out of the company, they’ll probably have made a fortune."

Zhou Jian sighed, turned to look at Jack’s office, and pondered. Regardless of whether that woman was sincere or not, perhaps he could use her to accomplish some things.

On his first day in Songlan City, Long Duba quickly gained the trust of Qin Aotian and others with his products.

That same night, Qin Aotian, Jack, and Sun Zhuangjia hosted a dinner with utmost enthusiasm to welcome Long Duba, who always maintained an aloof demeanor and greatly enjoyed the feeling of being flattered and fawned over.

While Long Duba and his companions were gathering, Zhou Jian had asked Song Xue’er to dine at a western restaurant with a very nice ambiance.

"You actually took the initiative to ask me out for a meal, what a surprise."

Song Xue’er looked at the French steak, the pricey red wine, and the very romantic candles on the table and excitedly said.

"I was too poor before, never had the chance to really treat you to something nice, consider this as a way of making up for my past shortcomings..."

Zhou Jian said with a face full of emotion.

"Don’t say it like that." Song Xue’er quickly shook her head, blaming herself as she said:

"It was my fault back then, I was foolish and didn’t understand your situation, and that’s why... In short, it was all my fault. If I could do it over, I definitely wouldn’t act that way."

"Heh, it’s not too late now." Zhou Jian gave a faint smile, gratefully raising his glass,

"Thank you for not exposing me in front of Jack, otherwise, I might have already been kicked out by the New Minghuang Group."

"It’s what I should do." Song Xue’er nodded, then asked curiously:

"What exactly are you trying to do? Why do you keep sneaking into Jack’s office? Tell me what you’re looking for. I’m Jack’s secretary now, I can definitely help you."

Zhou Jian put down his wine glass, staring intently at Song Xue’er as he considered whether to trust this woman or not.

If he told Song Xue’er his plan and she went to tell Jack, it would be his end.

But if he could really get this woman’s help, his plan would proceed very smoothly. Should he take the gamble?

"You still don’t trust me?" Seeing Zhou Jian’s demeanor, Song Xue’er suddenly felt downcast and said, feeling hurt:

"If I hadn’t seen you stealing in the office that day, I probably wouldn’t have agreed to be Jack’s secretary. I stayed because I wanted to help you."

"Cough, sorry, I was overthinking." Zhou Jian gave an awkward smile, squinting his eyes as he said:

"I’m looking for Jack’s official seal. Now that he’s the acting chairman of New Minghuang Group, as long as I can get my hands on his seal, I can create some documents."

"What kind of documents?" Song Xue’er was slightly taken aback, looking puzzledly at Zhou Jian:

"Aren’t you the CEO of the New Minghuang Group now? Why do you have to sneak around doing these things?"

"For a debt of gratitude." Zhou Jian simply said, then explained, "Everything I have today is thanks to Tang’s support and high regard. Although Tang is missing now, Minghuang Group is his legacy, and as long as I live, I cannot let this company fall into someone else’s hands."

"You..." Song Xue’er stared intently at Zhou Jian, recalling his character and style. This man was indeed someone who repaid kindness with loyalty. It was regrettable that she had once seen that as stubborn and inflexible. Now it seemed that this was the quality a real man ought to have.

"Now that you know my goal, will you tell Jack?"

Zhou Jian asked tentatively.

"I won’t, I’ve really changed. Now, whatever you want to do, I’ll definitely support you."

Song Xue’er took a deep breath, firmly stating her position.

"Thank you." Zhou Jian was taken aback for a moment, then said earnestly.

"Brother Jian, I’ve truly changed."

Song Xue’er looked at Zhou Jian with deep affection, "Can you give me another chance?"