In the spacious office with large floor - to - ceiling windows, the curtains fluttered in the wind.
Zhai Cheng stood in front of the window, while Song Ge sat on the sofa, looking at his back. She wondered what was going on in his mind. Moreover, the company was in a bad situation at the moment.
The room was deathly silent, with no one uttering a word.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and in came the junior assistant. He looked extremely embarrassed, not knowing how to start.
Zhai Cheng turned around, glanced at him briefly, then walked over to his desk and sat down. "Speak," he said.
"Boss, some employees have handed in their resignations," the junior assistant said, observing Zhai Cheng's expression as he spoke.
Zhai Cheng showed no sign of surprise, remaining calm and composed. "Okay, approve them," he replied.
It was only natural. Once people learned that the company was in trouble, it was normal for them to leave one by one.
The junior assistant nodded and left to handle the matter.
Song Ge had tried not to ask, but she just couldn't hold it in. "What are you going to do?" she inquired.
Zhai Cheng just smiled. "Don't worry. I'll sort everything out." Only by dealing with all these issues could he ease Song Ge's self - blame a little.
Song Ge knew that no matter how many times she asked, Zhai Cheng wouldn't say a word. So she chose to keep silent.
Suddenly, Zhai Cheng walked up to Song Ge. He leaned in close, so close that they could feel each other's breath.
Song Ge panicked visibly. She swallowed hard and tried to stay calm, looking him straight in the eye.
He opened his lips, his voice low and husky. "If I lose everything, will you still be with me?"
Song Ge was taken aback for a moment, then turned her head away. "No," she answered.
Zhai Cheng let out a soft laugh. He reached out and pinched Song Ge's chin, forcing her to look at him. His eyes were full of affection. "I know you will," he said.
Song Ge stared at her own reflection in the man's eyes and forgot to retort for a moment.
Although she had returned with Zhai Cheng, was there still a chance for them?
"Ding - ding." Song Ge's phone vibrated wildly, and the ringing was deafening.
Zhai Cheng smiled and put some distance between them.
Song Ge coughed awkwardly, then took out her phone. It was Wu Yilan.
"Song Ge," came the angry voice on the other end.
Song Ge immediately knew what had made her angry and didn't know how to explain.
"Come out and meet me, no matter where you are now," Wu Yilan said, then hung up the phone before Song Ge could say a word.
Song Ge let out a sigh. Thinking of something, she looked at Zhai Cheng pleadingly.
Zhai Cheng pretended not to notice Song Ge's gaze and continued with his work.
Song Ge wrung her hands. She knew that without Zhai Cheng's permission, she wouldn't be able to leave the company.
She slowly walked up to Zhai Cheng, her tone ingratiating. "Are your shoulders tired? Let me give you a massage."
The man's lips curled up slightly. He was in a great mood. He knew what she was up to but said nothing.
Seeing that Zhai Cheng didn't refuse, Song Ge boldly placed her hands on his shoulders and started to knead.
Zhai Cheng leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes and enjoying the massage.
After a while, Song Ge's arms began to ache. "Are you thirsty? I'll get you some coffee," she said, and was about to leave.
Zhai Cheng grabbed her hand. He opened his eyes and got straight to the point. "Tell me, what's up?"
"I want to go and meet Wu Yilan," Song Ge said without beating around the bush.
Zhai Cheng frowned slightly. He felt uneasy as long as Song Ge was out of his sight. He always had a premonition that something bad was about to happen.
Judging from his expression, Song Ge knew that it might be difficult to get his approval. She quickly said, "I promise nothing will happen. I'll come back safely and quickly."
Zhai Cheng still didn't say a word.
Song Ge walked up to him and looked him in the eye. "I promise."
Zhai Cheng didn't say anything. He just suddenly looked up, smiling at the corner of his mouth. "Kiss me, and I'll give you permission."
"You..." Song Ge was speechless with anger. She never expected Zhai Cheng to say such a thing. Seeing his smug look, she was even more reluctant. But thinking that Wu Yilan was waiting for her, she had no choice.
She quickly pecked Zhai Cheng on the cheek, then blushed. "Can I go now?"
"Okay."
Song Ge let out a sigh of relief and left the company. She took a taxi to the place where she had agreed to meet Wu Yilan.
As soon as she met Wu Yilan, she was beaten up. "Song Ge, are you out of your mind? Why do you keep running away like a primary - school kid?"
Song Ge didn't dodge. She just let Wu Yilan hit her.
When Wu Yilan got tired, she stopped and shook her arm. "Song Ge, say something!"
"I'm sorry. I was too willful," Song Ge said. At that time, she had only thought about her own feelings and never considered how her departure would affect the people around her.
The two found a coffee shop and sat down to chat. Song Ge told Wu Yilan the reasons for her departure.
Wu Yilan could understand how much pressure Song Ge had been under at that time. "You could have told me. Don't keep everything to yourself."
"Thank you."
Outside the coffee shop, a person was lurking furtively. Then he left and found a deserted place to make a phone call.
"Everything's safe."
"Okay."
After saying goodbye to Wu Yilan, Song Ge voluntarily returned to Zhai Cheng's company.
Seeing Song Ge come back, Zhai Cheng seemed to be in a good mood. He knew that he had made the right decision.
Song Ge found a book and sat quietly beside him, reading.
Zhai Cheng was also busy with his official business. He pressed the intercom. "Come in."
Soon, the junior assistant came in. "Boss, what do you need me to do?"
"Immediately activate this account now," Zhai Cheng said.
All the information he needed was written on a piece of paper. The junior assistant took it and immediately went to handle it. To his surprise, the amount of money in this account was incredibly huge.
After the account was activated, the junior assistant immediately came to report. "Boss, what should I do next?"
"Gradually buy the shares of Xu Qin's company and other well - known enterprises. The specific company names are all on the paper."
The junior assistant immediately understood. The boss was planning to gradually swallow up Xu Qin's company and monopolize the business in this city to become the top business tycoon. He didn't dare to delay and immediately went to do it.
Song Ge sat beside them, listening. She wondered where Zhai Cheng had got so much capital, but she didn't ask.
In the evening, the junior assistant appeared in the office again, holding the controlling stakes of several companies.
Zhai Cheng looked at these documents with satisfaction. He wanted to see what Xu Qin could do to compete with him now!
Song Ge was shocked and hesitated whether to ask.
"Let's go. We'll go out for dinner."
"Okay."
On the way, both of them were very quiet.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Zhai Cheng gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Song Ge and let her sit down.
It seemed that the whole restaurant had been reserved, so there was no one around.
Zhai Cheng had already ordered the dishes, so the food was served one after another when they sat down.
During the meal, Song Ge looked at Zhai Cheng several times but finally didn't ask.