“Stop pretending to be virtuous while being a hypocrite. If it weren’t for Su Zhengxing, do you think you could have gotten into Baitian with your abilities? What right do you have to talk to me after getting in through connections?” She broke down completely.
There were some things Lin Qiao had never contradicted, but that didn’t mean she agreed with them.
“Baitian’s original internship recruitment plan was for thirty people. Those thirty people are now working at Baitian. My joining Baitian didn’t take anyone’s place, nor did it harm anyone’s interests. Regardless of the motive, the company has the right to choose those who are valuable to it. As the one chosen, I have a clear conscience.” Lin Qiao said.
“After joining Baitian, I completed all the work I was supposed to do and the tasks assigned by my superiors on time, with high quality and quantity, without any mistakes. I even received a bravery award. I dare say that every penny I earned at Baitian was well-deserved.”
“And what about you? You’ve been in Baitian for almost a year. What value have you created for the company? Did you lose the project report during your first month at work because you were busy going back to school for a dinner party? Or did you downplay your ex-boyfriend’s project during the risk assessment? Or did you engage in underhanded tactics to steal cases from other interns?”
Hearing Lin Qiao dredge up all her dirty things, Cheng Ling was furious: “You! You investigated me?”
Unlike Lin Qiao’s group of interns, whose internship period was six months, Cheng Ling had arrived earlier, and her group’s internship period was one year.
“Didn’t you say it yourself? There are hundreds of gossip groups in Baitian, big and small. It’s hard not to know.” She shrugged.
Cheng Ling laughed angrily, “Say what you want. I don’t care if you begged or pleaded to Su Zhengxing, but I want to see my name on the passing list for next week’s promotion assessment, otherwise…”
“Otherwise what? Expose our relationship?” Lin Qiao said nonchalantly.
“Fine, then thank you for spreading the word. I’ll remember your contribution when I successfully marry into a wealthy family.”
After Lin Qiao finished speaking, she picked up her tray and left, leaving Cheng Ling standing there speechless with astonishment.
How could there be such a shameless person in this world?!
…
After being disgusted by Cheng Ling’s lunch, Lin Qiao barely ate anything. She had planned to have a barbecue with Xiao Bai that evening, but she stood her up at the last minute. Nothing had gone smoothly all day.
Just as she was leaving work that evening, Su Zhengxing and Qi Yuan returned from outside.
Su Zhengxing had been attending an event in a neighboring city today—a prestigious forum for young entrepreneurs. She had thought that he wouldn’t be back until at least tomorrow, but he was back today.
That wasn’t surprising, though. He and Young Chairman Qin had been working on the Green Home project lately, practically splitting their time in two.
Lin Qiao sat at her desk, looked up at the elevator, and smiled at him.
She hadn’t deliberately hidden her relationship with Su Zhengxing from others, nor had she publicized it; she just let it happen naturally.
Su Zhengxing’s gaze softened when he saw her smile. As he passed her desk, he tapped the corner of it and said, “Come to my office.”
It was already past closing time, and there weren’t many people left on the 28th floor. Such a request was commonplace in the workplace, so no one paid much attention.
Qi Yuan, having served Su Zhengxing closely for many years, was well aware of his every move. Even before her boss himself was willing to admit it, she had noticed the difference in his treatment of Lin Qiao; now, it was simply a natural progression.
Lin Qiao didn’t avoid their gaze, stood up, and nodded: “Okay.”
After Qi Yuan finished her work report, Lin Qiao knocked and entered Su Zhengxing’s office. Seeing her enter, Su Zhengxing got up, filled a glass of hot water at the water dispenser, and casually handed it to her.
“Sit down.” He gestured to the guest sofa in the office.
Lin Qiao placed the hot water on the coffee table and asked, “Is there something you need?”
Su Zhengxing found her serious demeanor quite amusing and leisurely asked, propping his chin up with his hand, “Can’t I talk to you if there’s nothing wrong?”
“Of course.” Lin Qiao replied matter-of-factly, taking out her phone to show him.
“It’s already past working hours. Keeping me here is overtime, and you should pay me overtime.”
Su Zhengxing chuckled, shaking his head helplessly, and picked up a small bag from his desk.
“Okay, I’ll pay you overtime.”
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