HLnovel Chapter 264 Losing Control (2)
Chapter 264 Losing Control (2)
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, then looked up at Chi Moqing: "Honey, are you really okay with me going back to work?"
Chi Moqing shook his head: "As long as my wife is happy, I will always support you."
Yan Zuozuo felt a warmth in her heart: "Then I'll call the director tomorrow and see what his arrangements are."
"Okay." Chi Moqing smiled, his eyes full of doting affection. "Wife, we've been married for two years, but we haven't had a formal wedding. Would you like to marry me again?"
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Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, blinking blankly, "We've been married for so long, this is so strange."
“Not surprising at all. This is what I owe you. You are my wife, and I want to give you a grand and magnificent wedding so that everyone knows you are my woman.” Chi Moqing gently stroked Yan Zuozuo’s cheek as he spoke.
Yan Zuozuo felt a sweet warmth in her heart: "Actually, there's no need for that. As long as we're happy together, that's better than anything else."
"Absolutely necessary!" Chi Moqing said decisively. "Happiness is important, and a grand wedding is important too. Neither can be omitted!"
Yan Zuozuo met his resolute gaze and knew she couldn't dissuade him. Besides, in her heart, a wedding was a solemn ceremony where she and the man she loved made a solemn promise. Before, Chi Moqing wasn't "the one" in her heart, so she refused the wedding. But now it was different; he was the man she loved. If she wore a wedding dress for him and received everyone's blessings, she would surely be very happy.
Her face flushed slightly, and she hugged Chi Moqing tightly, whispering, "Okay."
Chi Moqing smiled gently and placed a kiss on her forehead, filling the air with tenderness.
The next day, Yan Zuozuo called Fisher. Before she could even speak, she heard Fisher's excited voice, "Sweetheart, you're finally back! Do you know how chaotic the company has been without you? You're my assistant, how could you just quit like that? I'm going crazy! If you hadn't come back, I would have issued a red notice."
Hearing Fisher's excited voice, Yan Zuozuo chuckled softly, "Director, that's an exaggeration. I'm not that important. Besides, I've already handed over my work to Shili..."
"She's not you, she doesn't know anything about work!" Fisher protested loudly. "Sweetheart, I won't hide anything from you, Tong Shili's designs are good, but as an assistant, she's absolutely terrible, I'm going crazy. When are you coming back? Please save me!"
Yan Zuozuo found it amusing and could even imagine Fisher's current pain. "Director, you're such a comedian."
“I’m serious. If you don’t believe me, go ask Tong Shili. She’s looking forward to your return even more than I am. I’m driving her crazy. Zuo Zuo, I won’t deduct a single penny from your salary during your absence. As long as you come back, I’ll give you a raise, okay?”
Yan Zuozuo was completely dumbfounded. Someone actually left their post and came back to get a raise? Her jaw nearly dropped in surprise.
"Sweetheart, when are you coming back? As soon as possible, okay?"
Yan Zuozuo pursed her lips. She had originally planned to go back to work, but now that Fisher had said that, it would seem pretentious to refuse again. She glanced at Chi Moqing, who was working, and thought for a moment before saying, "Okay, then I'll go back tomorrow."
She chatted with Fisher for a few more minutes before hanging up. She stood up from the sofa, walked behind Chi Moqing's desk, and hugged his neck from behind. "Honey, I have to go back to work tomorrow."
Chi Moqing put down the documents in his hand, pulled her forcefully into his arms, and said helplessly, "I thought my wife was going to stay with me for a few more days, but it turns out she has to go back to work so soon." He sighed and said plaintively, "However, since it's my wife's decision, I have no choice but to support her. But, I have one condition!"
Yan Zuozuo raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What are the conditions?"
"Don't overwork yourself! From now on, just call me before you leave work if you want anything to eat, and your husband will cook dinner for you without hesitation."
Yan Zuozuo nestled in her arms, rubbing her face against him, "Husband, you're so good to me."
Chi Moqing pinched her cheek: "You're my wife, if I don't treat you well, who will I treat well? Also, if Fisher dares to make a move on my wife again, I'll teach him a lesson!"
Yan Zuozuo gave him a playful glare: "You really think your wife is that popular? Maybe the director has already moved on to someone else."
"It's best if he changes his target, otherwise, my husband isn't someone to be trifled with!"
Yan Zuozuo rolled her eyes: "President Chi has plenty of women around him, how dare you criticize me?"
"Yes, regarding this matter, I will have a deep self-examination with my wife. It's all because your husband is too charming. I will try my best to restrain myself in the future." Chi Moqing said very seriously, which made Yan Zuozuo laugh out loud.
However, she quickly became serious again, looking into Chi Moqing's eyes and slowly saying, "Husband, after everything that's happened, I've come to understand one thing more and more: honesty is very important between husband and wife, and trust is just as important. If we want to walk hand in hand together, we must learn to be considerate and understanding of each other. Husband, right?"
Chi Moqing smiled and, head to head with her, said, "Yes, my wife is just that sensible."
The next morning, as if to celebrate Yan Zuozuo's return to work, Chi Moqing prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
When Yan Zuozuo entered the company, her colleagues were extremely surprised and began to gossip about it behind her back.
"Zuo Zuo, you're finally back! I was almost driven crazy!" Tong Shili heard Yan Zuo Zuo's surprised yet distressed voice as she came to work, and immediately gave her a big hug.
Yan Zuozuo smiled at her and said, "You've had a tough time these past few days."
"I'm having a really tough time... no, no, I'm in so much pain. I feel like I'm being driven crazy. I don't know how perverted the director is, how much he enjoys torturing people. I'm going to die from this pain."
Yan Zuozuo chuckled softly: "I'll go to the director's office to report first. You can leave the documents from the past few days in my office later."
"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you." Tong Shili nodded quickly.
As Yan Zuozuo entered the director's office, she saw Fisher rubbing his eyes in frustration. When he saw Yan Zuozuo return, his eyes lit up immediately. "Sweetheart, you're finally back! Come quick, I'm so annoyed by Tong Shili's stupidity!"
Yan Zuozuo was speechless. Just how much did these two people dislike each other?
Fisher quickly handed her the documents: "These are some of my recent arrangements, they're a complete mess, you need to sort them out for me, and this and this... this and this, it all has to be redone... You have no idea, these past few days while you were gone, I was almost driven crazy by Tong Shili, I used to think that woman was quite shrewd, but it turns out she's just an idiot!"
Yan Zuozuo's lips twitched: "Director, does Miss Tong know about what you're saying?"
Fisher paused, touched his nose, and said, "She knows it herself..."
Yan Zuozuo was completely speechless. Before she could even speak, there was a knock on the door. Immediately afterwards, Qin Yun walked in, glanced at Yan Zuozuo indifferently, and said, "Miss Yan is back. It seems the director has the energy to work again."
These words were laced with jealousy. Yan Zuozuo, remembering the time Qin had threatened her, shrugged and smiled. "Deputy Director Qin really likes to joke. It's fine to say these things in the office, but it might not sound good if it gets out."
Qin Yun was taken aback by Yan Zuozuo's unexpected response. She clenched her fist, her dislike for Yan Zuozuo growing even stronger. As long as Yan Zuozuo was around, Fisher would never reconcile with her, so she had to get rid of her!
Qin Yun smiled faintly: "I was just joking, Miss Yan, why take it seriously?"
Yan Zuozuo raised an eyebrow: "Many things are caused by jokes, so I think it's better to be careful what you say."
Qin Yun's face stiffened. These words were undoubtedly a slap in the face to her. She gritted her teeth in hatred, but put on a fake smile. "That's right. After all, Miss Yan has suffered a lot. But rumors are sometimes jokes, and sometimes they may not be untrue."
"Deputy Director Qin!" Fisher's face darkened, and he frowned as he looked at her. "You came to my office just to argue? It's working hours now, do I need to remind you?"
"I……"
“Alright, work should be done like a job. As the deputy director, isn’t it a bit unbecoming of you to be sarcastic and sarcastic with your subordinates?” Fisher looked at her coldly. “At Fan Hua Design, the last thing you need to do is bring your personal emotions into your work. If Deputy Director Qin can’t do that, then she probably isn’t suitable to stay here!”
Fisher's words made Qin Yun's face turn pale and then red. He glared at Yan Zuozuo with hatred: "Don't be so smug. You'll regret this one day!"
Seeing Qin Yun's burning jealousy, Yan Zuozuo didn't bother arguing with her anymore. So she said to Fisher, "Director, if there's nothing else, I'll head out."
Fisher nodded: "If you have any work-related problems, you can come to me again."
"Thank you, editor-in-chief. I'll be going now." With that, Yan Zuozuo left.
Seeing that she had closed the door, Qin Yun finally spoke, "Director, there are some things I have to say that you may not like to hear, but I have to say them."
“If it’s not work-related, you can leave now. I’ll say it again, I don’t like work matters to be mixed with personal feelings, and I hope Deputy Director Qin understands that.”
Unexpectedly, Fisher didn't even give her a chance to speak. Qin Yun was even more indignant and said coldly, "Director, don't you think you're being too biased towards Yan Zuozuo? She left without cause for more than half a month, and now she's asking for a raise as soon as she comes back. Isn't that absurd? Many people in the company have complaints. As the editor-in-chief, you've been unfair!"
Fisher glanced at her indifferently: "Deputy Director Qin, speaking of fairness, every new employee who comes to the company should start from the bottom. Compared to your design, Tong Shili's design is more representative. Would you like to start from the bottom again and give up your position as deputy director?"
Qin Yun's expression changed, and he clenched his fist. "If I agree, will the director fire Yan Zuozuo? After all, she's been absent from work without cause for over half a month!"
Fisher raised an eyebrow: "If personal feelings are mixed into work, how do you think I should handle this, Deputy Director Qin? Besides, since Deputy Director Qin joined the company, apart from backstabbing and infighting, I haven't seen a single achievement from him. Shouldn't he also be fired?"
Qin Yun's breath hitched, and she felt even more annoyed. No matter what she said, Fisher always found a way to deflect her anger. She knew, of course, his feelings for Yan Zuozuo, and that he wouldn't listen to anything she said now.
She took a deep breath and asked softly, "Director, do you really like Yan Zuozuo?"
Fisher's face darkened: "If Deputy Director Qin is not competent for his current job, I hope you will resign on your own to avoid embarrassment for everyone!"
"Why are you so insistent on protecting her? She's a married woman!"
Fisher sneered: "What does marriage matter compared to a woman who sells herself for profit?"
"...!!!" Qin Yun felt a pang of pain in her heart, her eyes filled with tears as she stared at Fisher. "I was doing this for your own good. Knowing that it was an impossible relationship, why did you have to ruin yourself like this?"
Fisher sneered: "What's it to you? If you don't have any other business, get out now!"
Qin Yun was taken aback, gritted her teeth, and turned to leave. Staring at her angry retreating figure, Fisher narrowed his eyes. He hadn't even settled accounts with her yet, and she'd already delivered herself to his doorstep—how ungrateful!