"Mu Yiqing, Xiao Zheng hit me, and that's something between him and me, which I can let slide with you. You're a smart girl, so you should understand the rules of society. Out of consideration for my sincere affection, you should think it over."
"Manager Zhang..."
Mu Yiqing quickly withdrew her hand, her eyes fearful and her gaze nervous. With her head lowered, she didn't know what to do. Her petite, delicate hands fidgeted uncomfortably with the hem of her clothes.
"Hehe, I understand, after all, it's your first time. But don't worry, as long as you're with Zhang Yaoguang, I guarantee you'll get to enjoy the good life and land a supervisor position. By then..."
"By then, get bored and kick to the curb, right?"
Before Zhang Yaoguang could finish his sentence, a familiar laugh sounded from behind.
Upon hearing the voice, Mu Yiqing instinctively looked up and saw Xiao Zheng approaching with a smile.
"It's you again!"
Zhang Yaoguang's eyes brimmed with malice as he glared coldly at Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng smiled and took a seat on the same bench as Mu Yiqing, close enough to be intimate, which made her face flush red. Just as she tried to scoot away, a large hand gently wrapped around her soft, elastic waist.
And that caused Mu Yiqing's slender body to tremble slightly.
"What? Do you own the company cafeteria? Am I not allowed to eat here?" Xiao Zheng scoffed, looking at him with an amiable smile, "What? Plotting against my girlfriend again? Have you even looked at yourself in the mirror? With that mug of yours, looking like Zhu Bajie's brother, and still trying to pick up girls? You really think you're Zhu Jiujiu, don't you?"
"You!"
Zhang Yaoguang was furious.
His chubby face was beet red with rage, his eyes smoldered with intense hatred. If possible, he truly wished he could tear Xiao Zheng apart.
"'You' what? Do you feel like my words stung your narrow, petty, jealous, and sordid heart? Sorry, but I'm just a straightforward guy.
If Manager Zhang thinks I'm too blunt and hard to listen to, I hope you can tolerate it a bit more. And if you still can't quench the flames of anger in your heart, damn it, come and hit me! Hit me!"
As Xiao Zheng spoke that last phrase, he purposely raised his voice.
It practically gave Zhang Yaoguang an internal injury from suppressing his anger!
Even the usually quiet Mu Yiqing couldn't help but snicker aloud at his words.
"Xiao Zheng! You damn bully me too much!"
"Do you feel wronged? If you're upset, then come hit me," Xiao Zheng said with a defiant laugh.
All he did was return Zhang Yaoguang's bullying tactics back to him.
"A grown man spending all day bullying a girl, do you think that makes you feel accomplished? Why don't you try bullying me? I've been itching for it, come and give it a go," Xiao Zheng said with a bright smile.
"You! You! You!"
Zhang Yaoguang was completely incensed by Xiao Zheng's shamelessness.
"Xiao Zheng, don't be too smug. There's a long road ahead in life; just you wait!"
Seeing that things were turning against him, Zhang Yaoguang knew that staying would only bring more humiliation. So, he left with a harsh parting shot and stormed off.
"Supervisor Xiao, thank you."
Mu Yiqing, with her head bowed, whispered her thanks like the buzz of a mosquito.
Under Xiao Zheng's fiery gaze, her cheeks grew even rosier.
"Thank what? We're colleagues. We chew from the same trough. If I can help, I will. I can't just stand by and watch you be bullied by that jerk," Xiao Zheng chuckled.
The hand wrapped around her slender waist didn't let go.
That made Mu Yiqing feel more uncomfortable, and she unconsciously shifted to the side.
With her head bowed and a blush, she said shyly, "Xiao... Supervisor Xiao, your hand..."
"Er..." Realizing his hand was still on her waist, Xiao Zheng quickly withdrew it, scratching his head with a sheepish look on his face.
"Don't call me Supervisor Xiao, it sounds so awkward. I'm older than you; from now on, you can call me Brother Ah Zheng, it sounds comfortable and friendly," Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
"Okay, Brother Ah Zheng..." Mu Yiqing said shyly.
She was a very conservative and shy girl, quiet, refined, and timid.
Even the extra attention from Xiao Zheng could make her face turn red, a fact that made Xiao Zheng even more fond of the girl.
After eating, the two walked into the sales department like a couple in love.
As they entered the sales department, Mo Anna and several other provocatively dressed women saw Xiao Zheng chatting and walking closely with Mu Yiqing.
This immediately piqued the curiosity of these women, and their suggestive glances shot over.
This made the naturally shy Mu Yiqing blush even more intensely.
"Wow, wow, wow, haven't you two just met? And now you're already close enough to be lovers," Mo Anna sashayed over with exaggerated steps.
"Director Mo, I..."
Hearing Mo Anna's teasing, Mu Yiqing didn't know how to respond.
Fortunately, she glanced back at Xiao Zheng, then lowered her head and hurriedly walked away, causing Mo Anna and the others to laugh even louder.
Mo Anna's eyes flickered with resentment and she pouted flirtatiously, "What, got a little crush and tossed Sister Mo aside, is that it?"
Nani?
Xiao Zheng had a look of feigned misery and said with a sycophantic smile, "Sister Mo, please, can't you stop? We're just colleagues, that's all."
"Colleagues? Colleagues that close? Who was hugging her waist back in the cafeteria and wouldn't let go? We're also colleagues; why didn't you hug my waist?"
Mo Anna pouted provocatively as if she were really jealous.
Xiao Zheng gave a mischievous smile and said, "What's up? Is Sister Mo jealous? How about I 'comfort' you now?"