"You’ll definitely get your chance," Lin Zifeng smiled and said.
"Heh, I’ve stopped hoping for chances. I’ve been with Tianyu for fifteen years; I’ve seen all sorts of beautiful ladies. These flirty types, although tempting, I know my limits. Having fun at the company is one thing, but you can’t let it get out of hand. Some women, once you get involved with them, you can’t shake them off. I’m not trying to scare you, but something has happened at our company not long ago, although it was quickly hushed up."
"Really? That happened?" Lin Zifeng perked up.
"Yeah, here, have a smoke, I’ll tell you all about it slowly." Jia Zhenjing took out a cigarette and handed one to him, frowning as he said, "This was a year or two ago. Our security department had this young and handsome guy. He fooled around in the company, got a girl pregnant, and then dumped her. She almost jumped off a building. You might think Tianyu Group looks harmonious on the surface, but the waters are deep and murky inside. Take the trade and public relations departments, for example, they’ve been butting heads over interests for years. If not for the previous generation’s CEO decisively separating the two departments, the company would probably be a total mess by now."
After listening, Lin Zifeng felt a cold shudder run through him.
"Do I, Old Jia, look like a liar to you?"
Jia Zhenjing disdainfully blew out a ring of smoke and sneered with a strange laugh, "I heard that Sun Elf has ties with many top executives. If you really get involved with her, who knows, she might give you a chance to climb up. Even if it’s over, you won’t have to clean up after yourself, which is not too bad, eh?"
"Quit joking, could a proud man like me live off a woman?" Lin Zifeng put on a very manly facade.
He then laughed, "Actually, living off a woman isn’t too bad. At least, there are people who wish they could but can’t get it."
"Damn! Great minds think alike; I’ve always believed there’s nothing shameful for a man to live off a woman. A man who manages to do so shows his capability. Can just anyone do it? No, without the face for it, even if you beg, they won’t give you the time of day. Look at me, Old Jia, I’ve lived half my life, and it’s all because I don’t have that kind of face, so I’ve never gotten to live off anyone. Tsk tsk, who’d have thought you’d catch Sun Xiaonao’s eye the moment you arrived. Not bad, not bad, you’ve got a future."
Jia Zhenjing took a long drag of his cigarette and said, "Don’t be fooled by Sun Xiaonao’s flirtatiousness; she’s got skills in bed, guaranteed to leave you in ecstasy."
Just as they were chatting and boasting, a familiar dry cough suddenly came from behind.
Suddenly, Jia Zhenjing’s face turned dark.
He thought, I’m done for!
Lin Zifeng’s complexion also changed abruptly.
"Well, I’ve got a lot of things to deal with, so I’ll leave you to it, I’m off."
With that, Jia Zhenjing shamelessly took off, heading straight for the elevator. Seeing Nangong Bing Han’s cold face and her silence, Old Jia gave a dry laugh and quickly ran faster than a rabbit.
Nangong Bing had her delicate hands behind her back, her eyes deadly as she stared at someone.
She never thought this guy would sink so low! To speak so indecently within the company, she wondered what was going through his mind. What infuriated her even more was that she just had to hear this vulgar talk as she exited the elevator. If it were the old her, she would have excised this toxic gland long ago. But now, her leverage was in his hands, and if it wasn’t managed properly, she feared this despicable, infuriating, detestable man might spill it all. With what she had gathered over these days and getting to know him, she realized that this seemingly frivolous man was capable of anything, which meant she had to be vigilant and careful.
"What are you still standing there for?"
Nangong Bingbing’s cold words had hardly any trace of emotion in the company, as if everyone owed her tens of millions.
"You, stop right there! Who told you to leave?"
Lin Zifeng was taken aback! What was this young lady up to now? Asking me to go, then telling me to stop? Was she playing games on purpose or seeking revenge on me?
Was it really necessary to react just because I exchanged a few rogue words with Old Jia at the elevator?
"Uh, didn’t we agree? At the company, we mind our own business. Why are you always on my case? I’ve already kept my distance from you. What more do you want? I know I’m handsome, but you don’t have to keep looking for me at the company, right? Whatever it is, we can talk about it properly when we get home in the evening." Lin Zifeng put on a face that screamed injustice.
Instantly, Nangong Bing felt a surge of frustration. Why did she always end up slightly wounded after chatting with this infuriating guy? Could it be that she really owed him something from a past life?
"Who said I’m fixated on you? Don’t flatter yourself!" Nangong Bing rolled her eyes and glared at him fiercely.
"Then why are you asking me to stop? If there’s nothing important, I’ll get going! I don’t want to end up accused of loafing and mooching," he said.
"Don’t leave just yet!"
Nangong Bingqing’s fair and delicate face blushed slightly, but her complexion began to pale quickly as if she was not feeling very well. Her face turned even paler.
"What, can’t bear to let me go again? Haha, I knew you couldn’t stand the thought of me as just a security guard. How about it, want to reinstate me today? Maybe promote me to general manager?"
"Drop dead!" Nangong Bing snapped in anger.
"Uh, alright then." Lin Zifeng’s face darkened.
"Are you... are you busy right now?" Nangong Bing frowned, a hint of shyness flickering across her pretty face, clearly hiding something she was reluctant to say.
"Well... if you have something to say, just spit it out. Don’t beat around the bush with me, my head isn’t that sharp," Lin Zifeng said with a grin.
Nangong Bing’s face grew worse, but there were things she found hard to voice. Furrowing her brows, she said, "Can you take me back home now? I’ll pay you double your wage, what do you say?"
"Boss, the way you put it makes me sound like I’m obsessed with money. If you really need help, I can take you home, but..."
Nangong Bing’s abdominal pain intensified, and she felt as if she was about to break out in a cold sweat.
This menstrual pain was unbearable. She’d been okay a little earlier, but now the pain had flared up again. This morning, Nangong Bing had rushed to the office and forgotten to bring sanitary pads. After sitting down for less than an hour, she distinctly felt severe abdominal pain. Considering the date, her period was due as well. Aunt Flo never consulted her schedule—she just showed up, bringing excruciating pain that had Nangong Bing sweating profusely in her office. She had felt slightly better going downstairs, but now the pain was attacking again.