Chapter 174: Chapter 174

Qi Ruwen shook hands with her and laughed, "Happy collaboration."

Rong Zhi hosted lunch at noon and, after asking about Qi Ruwen’s tastes, chose a Chinese restaurant.

On the way to the restaurant, Fang Xuezhen couldn’t help but say to Rong Zhi with a hint of admonition, "Deputy Manager, I know you are the Third Young Master of the Rong Family, but in Rong Group, you are just an employee without the authority to make decisions for the company."

He lowered his voice and continued, "In that situation just now, you should have refused directly and then informed Manager Rong or President Rong. The contract could be signed later."

As he spoke, he shook his head, looking at Rong Zhi like he was looking at a rebellious child who hadn’t grown up, filled with disapproval.

Rong Zhi crossed her legs casually, "I’m the only one responsible for this collaboration."

When Rong Xian’an handed her the planning proposal, the content of the collaboration including all subsequent operations and decision-making power was entirely in her hands. Rong Xian’an could not interfere, let alone Rong Qichuo.

The blame was solely on Rong Xian’an for not anticipating Huajing Group choosing Rong Group today.

It wouldn’t change the outcome even if Fang Xuezhen was put in to interfere.

She lazily closed her eyes, her eyes slightly red, looking tired, like she was ’too lazy to listen to your babbling’.

Fang Xuezhen was speechless, his face turning awkwardly red.

Upon arrival, he didn’t even get out of the car, telling Rong Zhi that he felt unwell and needed to take time off.

Rong Zhi lowered her head, smiling faintly. Fang Xuezhen felt very uncomfortable under her penetrating gaze and hurriedly rolled up the window and had the driver drive away.

For the next few days, Fang Xuezhen would disappear for as long as possible unless absolutely necessary.

Bai Tingxun reminded him once, but he still did things his own way.

"Deputy Manager, Planner Fang is clearly one of our team, but he’s been running to Manager Rong every day for the past three days."

The girl complained softly to Rong Zhi.

Rong Zhi reached out, looped her jacket’s collar around her arm, took out her phone from her pocket, and spoke in a calm tone, "Just pretend he doesn’t exist."

His mind was never on her side anyway; only if Fang Xuezhen suddenly became enthusiastic would she need to be alert.

A certain man had sent her a picture via WeChat.

She clicked it open; it was just casually taken.

The building inside looked somewhat familiar.

Like the Rong Group Building.

Clingy Spirit: [Hasn’t the little brother finished work yet? It’s so cold outside, so cold.]

One sentence, paired with a picture, Rong Zhi understood. She tapped the screen: [Just finished.]

Clingy Spirit replied instantly: [Flower Toss.jpg]

Clingy Spirit: [Remember to wear your coat properly.]

Clingy Spirit: [Bunny Heart.jpg]

A grown man using cute girly stickers without shame.

She casually put on her coat, Bai Tingxun handed her a stack of documents into her arm, and they both left the company together.

Rong Zhi didn’t go to the parking lot and parted ways with Bai Tingxun at the door, turning her head to meet a pair of dark, shimmering peach blossom eyes.

The man was wearing a black mask, covering his features below the eyes. The high bridge of his nose propped up the upper half of the mask, his fair skin had a striking contrast, making his partially covered face exude beauty.

Amidst the comings and goings in front of the building, he was the most distinctive.

"You made me wait, little brother." The man’s voice was low and lazy, tinged with a soft tone.

Rong Zhi lowered her eyes, her delicate chin buried in the furry collar, her tone muffled, "Didn’t make you wait."

Bai Su laughed softly and joined his long fingers together to poke her cheek, "Alright, alright, you didn’t make me wait, I chose to."

He didn’t expect the young one to respond, reached into the pocket of the youth’s clothing near him, and wrapped the boy’s cold fingers directly, "Let’s go, celebrate the end of little brother’s work week, we’ll go have barbecue."

Because Rong Zhi would officially start working on a research project at Huajing Group next week, this weekend was probably her last slightly relaxed day off.

Rong Zhi didn’t refuse; they drove to the barbecue place, only to find everyone was already there.

Ying Yunlin just put a stack of beef on the grill, gesturing for Jiang Gujun to get the next pile of beef.

Rong Jiazze’s small bowl was piled high with meat, he was eating with great delight. When he looked up from his mountain of meat, he saw his two brothers arriving together, and quickly waved to greet them, "Brother, Brother Su!"

Ying Yunlin turned his head at the sound, his gaze scanned past the man to their clasped hands, squinting with deep dislike, "What are you doing in public? Don’t touch my sister with your dirty hands."

Bai Su raised an eyebrow slightly, his handsome face showing a faint smile.

Just itching to punch him.

After the meal, it was almost nine o’clock. Except for Rong Zhi and Bai Su, everyone else was slumped in their chairs not wanting to move.