Dressed As a Cannon Fodder Substitute For a Beautiful President - Chapter 91

Shen Zhibing looked down at the thing she was holding, guessing it was her dinner. She and Yun Fei got off the plane and rested in the hotel for a while, but did not let Yun Fei follow. She just didn’t expect Qi Zheng to come back so late, she waited in the car for almost an hour.

“Eat this for dinner?”

Qi Zheng looked down at the simple packaging of the campus fast food: “Just eat enough.”

Shen Zhibing glanced at the time, it wasn’t too late, and suggested, “Reading is very hard, just eating enough is not enough. Do you want to go to dinner? I’ll treat you.”

Qi Zheng shook his head and said frankly, “I spent a long time in the library after class in the afternoon, and now I can’t move my head anymore, and I want to go back to rest.”

Shen Zhibing did not force her, and the two of them stood silently under the apartment building.

Occasionally someone came in and out, Qi Zheng was afraid of affecting others, so he moved to the side.

But she didn’t ask Shen Zhibing to go upstairs, she also knew that Mr. Shen was here at this time, and he was definitely not passing by. She just didn’t think about how to get along with her alone.

In the end, it was Shen Zhibing who spoke first: “Aren’t you going to ask me to go up and take a seat? I just sat in the car for a long time and wanted to have a cup of coffee.”

Qi Zheng turned around to enter the password, and leaned on the door to let Shen Zhibing go in first.

Seeing that she was struggling to operate with one hand, Shen Zhibing subconsciously wanted to take over the pasta and pizza in her hand, but was avoided by Qi Zheng.

“It’s not heavy, I can do it myself.”

The thing is for one person, and it is not heavy, but Qi Zheng’s unusual attitude made Shen Zhibing stunned for a moment.

Before she came, she estimated that Qi Zheng would not be the same as in the past, but she didn’t expect to feel this way when she really faced it.

It’s hard, it’s hard, it’s hard.

But she did not make any unpleasant behavior and respected Qi Zheng’s decision. Shen Zhibing quickened his pace a little, walked to the elevator first and pressed the button.

After entering the elevator, before Qi Zheng spoke, Shen Zhibing pressed the seventh floor directly.

At first, she was a little surprised, how could President Shen know which floor she lived on. After thinking about it, she felt that her response was slow, the company paid the fee, and she kept in touch with Secretary Yun, so Mr. Shen could know by asking casually.

The two didn’t say a word in the elevator until Qi Zheng opened the door of the apartment and invited her in.

“Sorry, only disposable slippers.”

Shen Zhibing didn’t mind at all, she took off her high heels and put on a pair of slippers that Qi Zheng had just taken apart from the shoe cabinet.

There is only trace of Qi Zheng’s life in this apartment, Shen Zhibing came to this conclusion after looking around quickly.

There was an inexplicable sigh of relief in my heart, and there was joy that came out of nowhere, diluting the loss caused by Qi Zheng’s indifferent attitude just now.

Qi Zheng put things in the kitchen and started making coffee seriously.

“The espresso machine I ordered online has not been delivered yet. Currently, there is only American coffee. Don’t mind Mr. Shen.”

Standing at the door of the semi-open kitchen, Shen Zhibing looked at Qi Zheng’s busy figure and said indifferently, “It doesn’t matter.”

The style of the apartment is very similar to that of Qizheng. It is simple and neat, pure and translucent, and has a shallow warmth.

Qi Zheng poured the coffee, put it on the table, and said embarrassedly, “There’s nothing to eat at home. If you don’t have dinner, Mr. Shen, I’ll order a takeout for you.”

“No, if you don’t mind the trouble, just cook me some instant noodles.”

Qi Zheng likes to eat the first diced noodles, especially the sesame oil flavored ones. This is what Aunt Xin told her, and she suddenly remembered for some reason.

There are indeed a few packs of instant noodles at home. Qi Zheng was embarrassed to let Shen Zhibing watch her eat dinner, so she went to cook noodles and added a poached egg by the way.

“It can only go to this level. I didn’t know you were coming, and I didn’t prepare in advance.”

Shen Zhibing originally had no appetite, but in this small and warm apartment, eating together with Qi Zheng across a short and narrow dining table suddenly made the food in front of him attractive and delicious.

She glanced at Qi Zheng’s pasta and couldn’t help laughing, “The school’s chefs are still at this level.”

Qi Zheng also complained to his classmates from China that the food in the school cafeteria should not be tried easily until it is necessary.

“Mr. Shen also found it unpalatable when he was studying?”

Shen Zhibing wrinkled his nose in a rare mischievous manner, exaggerating a little, and emphasized each word: “Very unpalatable, very impressive.”

Qi Zheng was amused by her tone, and the atmosphere finally eased.

Shen Zhibing told her about her visit to see Boss Zhuang this time. Qi Zheng was no longer in charge of the specific work, and Shen Zhibing didn’t want to put extra burden on her.

On the contrary, Qi Zheng was quite concerned about the gambling and casinos, and took the initiative to ask.

Shen Zhibing shook his head and sighed: “The board of directors still disagrees, so the funds cannot be fully received. But I’m already negotiating with the bank to apply for some loans.”

Qi Zheng sees that she has a solution, and it is estimated that this time in the United States will be the last time. Some sad, but also feel reasonable, so no more words.

Shen Zhibing ate all the poached eggs and half the bowl of noodles, but Qi Zheng had a lot left, and finally relied on the pizza to barely fill his stomach.

“Next time, if you stay at school for a long time, I will go to the burger shop at the back door of the business school to buy food. It tastes really good.”

The one that Shen Zhibing can recommend several times should not be too bad. This time, Qi Zheng readily accepted her suggestion.

“How do you feel about class?”

After dinner, he was already drinking his second cup of coffee, so Shen Zhibing didn’t seem to be in a hurry to leave.

“It’s okay, the course has just started, mainly some theoretical courses. But my speaking level is not stable.”

“It’s normal, practice more and talk more and you’ll improve soon.”

Qi Zheng nodded, indicating that she would continue to practice more.

After that, the atmosphere returned to silence again, and this time it seemed that it was time for someone to leave.

Qi Zheng almost gave up all the initiative, neither initiative nor active, completely polite cooperation. Shen Zhibing held the mug in both hands, and lightly clasped the wall of the glass with her index finger, as if she was brewing something.

Qi Zheng didn’t know what President Shen wanted to say, but seeing that she was so solemn, she waited patiently.

She thought that what Mr. Shen said would not be as surprising as what he said that day. She had nothing to worry about, but she was still a little nervous.

Shen Zhibing sighed, her voice a little dark: “Qi Zheng, in fact, I came here today to formally apologize to you.”

Qi Zheng raised his eyes, a little surprised.

Shen Zhibing started talking, and then continued to speak in a rush: “I said too hurtful things that day, and I didn’t take into account your feelings. It’s my fault.”

Qi Zheng didn’t say a word, but his mood was a little low, obviously being brought back to the memory of that day.

“During that time, there happened to be an intranet photo incident, and the second uncle was always testing the relationship between me and you, and someone was checking my past. These factors combined, made me impulsively. You said that.”

Qi Zheng gritted her teeth, her brows gradually gathered together, trying her best to control her emotions.

If these words had been told frankly to her that night, they might not have gotten to where they are today.

But this did not change Shen Zhibing’s view of their relationship.

“Mr. Shen, I understand your situation and pressure at the time, and I know you don’t want to be affected.”

Qi Zheng spoke very slowly and with difficulty, but she did not shy away from it.

Since Shen Zhibing officially apologized, she should also give a formal response.

Seeing that she still didn’t complain, Shen Zhibing even expressed her understanding from her point of view, which made her a little moved. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Qi Zheng makes her feel at ease, she is always so indifferent and tolerant.

But the next second, Qi Zheng said, “I can understand, but I can’t accept it.”

Before Shen Zhibing had time to stretch out, the small smile froze on the corner of her lips, and her heart that had been gradually relaxed was suddenly tightened, making her feel at a loss.

She didn’t expect Qi Zheng to give her such a response, even if she was still angry, complaining, or even crying, it was Shen Zhibing’s normal reaction.

But now, Qi Zheng understands her so calmly, yet rejects her.

“Qi Zheng, in fact, I…”

She didn’t go on, maybe just hesitated for a few seconds. Qi Zheng raised her eyes to look at her, and smiled awkwardly a few seconds after she got stuck.

“Mr. Shen, I can’t pretend that the feelings I gave have never happened. Similarly, the feelings that have been hurt, I can’t pretend that I don’t care about anything just because of an apology.”

Qi Zheng’s words showed that she cared about Shen Zhibing’s denial of their close relationship.

Shen Zhibing caught something from Qi Zheng’s fleeting expression change just now, but couldn’t guess what she meant.

She clearly saw Qi Zheng’s eyes, which lit up for a moment, and then quickly dimmed.

Shen Zhibing found that she couldn’t see it like this, and she felt sad for a moment. She saw it once that night and it was enough to make her heart palpitate until now.

“I know you’re angry for a reason, and I know you can’t heal those hurts just by saying sorry. I just want you to understand my attitude, I’m not trying to cut off our relationship completely, I just feel that at the moment If the situation is not clear yet, keep the status quo for the time being.”

Qi Zheng shook his head with a wry smile. This is a belated explanation. Although it doesn’t make much sense, something is better than nothing.

Shen Zhibing looked at Qi Zheng, hoping to see a change on her face, but what she saw was still an indifferent or even more desolate look.

She took out a brocade box from her carry-on bag, which contained the bracelet Qi Zheng took off.

“This, take it back first, okay?”

Qi Zheng looked at it, his thoughts were a little confused, and his heart was a little bit painful.

Shen Zhibing thought she didn’t refuse, so she took out the bracelet from the box and put it on for Qi Zheng as before.

Only this time, she was more careful and gentle than before.

When the bracelet went around Qi Zheng’s pure white wrist, the coolness irritated her skin and awakened her mind.

Qi Zheng suddenly retracted his hand, Shen Zhibing didn’t expect it, and the bracelet fell directly on the table.

“Mr. Shen, this gift is too precious, and I can’t accept it for any reason.” She took a deep breath, “There should be no more disputes between us other than official business.”

Shen Zhibing’s hand stayed in the air for a while before slowly picking up the bracelet and putting it back in the brocade box.

In such a situation, she has no experience in dealing with it, and it can even be said that she has no tricks.

She did not expect that Qi Zheng’s attitude was so firm.

In the year we met, Qi Zheng has never changed. What she wants to refuse, she will not compromise.

“I’m too impatient.”

Qi Zheng suddenly felt sore at the tip of his nose, and the pizza in his stomach was still messing up, and the whole person suddenly felt uncomfortable.

She didn’t leave Shen Zhibing any more, and when President Shen got up to leave, she followed behind her to help her open the door.

“I’ll come and see you for dinner tomorrow. I know there’s a nice restaurant nearby.”

Qi Zheng watched her change her shoes and took her to the elevator, but refused her invitation.

“Mr. Shen, I have class tomorrow. You don’t have to worry about me, it’s over.”

The author says:

Qi Bao: That’s it? In your dreams!

Mr. Shen: I was wrong, I will continue to reflect and try my best next time