Chapter 1351 - 1350: Talent Shortage

Chapter 1351: Chapter 1350: Talent Shortage

President Shen, is there something you need from me?" Jiang Qing’Er asked faintly. The man who entered was named Shen Qingguang. He was a general manager at Existence Technology Co., Ltd., hired just two weeks ago. Due to continuous company acquisitions recently, Existence Technology Co., Ltd. faced internal management chaos, and high-level managerial talents were scarce, so he was poached from another company at great expense.

There’s no denying Shen Qingguang has some capabilities. Since his arrival, the company’s order improved significantly, and the operations became more smooth. However, there’s one thing Jiang Qing’Er disliked intensely about him—his promiscuity. In the short two weeks since he joined, the women not charmed by him in the company could almost form their own department. But he has that kind of charm; what can people do about it?

And now, in recent days, he set his sights on Jiang Qing’Er. A domineering female boss—that exhilarated Shen Qingguang immensely. He started his blatant pursuit. Although officially Jiang Qing’Er was his superior, Shen Qingguang usually called her Qing’Er, knowing that the company valued him greatly, thus allowing him some leeway.

Qing’Er, the weather looks nice today. I just received an invitation from a newly opened western restaurant to try it out. The owner is a friend of mine, so I thought of inviting you to join me. Shen Qingguang looked at Jiang Qing’Er with his peach-blossom eyes, convinced his gaze was affectionate and tender.

Jiang Qing’Er felt uneasy being scrutinized by his eyes and was about to refuse. But for some reason, she suddenly thought of Jiang Cheng, who had been out of touch for more than a month, and felt utterly irritated, wanting to retaliate against Jiang Cheng.

Alright." Jiang Qing’Er said, feeling this was a way to get back at Jiang Cheng, though she couldn’t quite explain why.

Jiang Qing’Er’s agreement greatly surprised Shen Qingguang. He had invited Jiang Qing’Er before, always facing outright rejection, and this time he was prepared for another refusal, but to his astonishment, Jiang Qing’Er agreed! Could his persistent pursuit be paying off? It looks like he should intensify his efforts, Shen Qingguang thought to himself.

If Jiang Qing’Er knew she would give him the impression she liked his advances by agreeing to dine with him, she might feel desperate enough to want to die.

In no time, it was time to finish work, and Jiang Qing’Er and Shen Qingguang walked out of the company side by side, sparking discussions among the employees. Various rumors began to spread.

There are quite a few intelligent robots by Jiang Cheng in the company, so the news soon reached Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng immediately felt displeased, as Jiang Qing’Er was the woman he had originally fancied. Although he didn’t typically engage much with her, she wasn’t someone just any random person could lay claim to. Soon enough, Jiang Cheng found out their destination for tonight.

To the north of the city, at a newly opened western restaurant.

Since it was a new establishment, there weren’t many patrons. Counting Jiang Qing’Er’s table, there were only two tables occupied, making the spacious restaurant appear somewhat vacant.

At the center of the restaurant, a lady in a white dress was playing the piano, creating a quite romantic ambiance for the restaurant. Indeed, Shen Qingguang had selected a fitting place.

Though Shen Qingguang didn’t lie; the restaurant owner was indeed a friend of his, personally serving them.

Guangzi, here you are, what would you like to eat?" the owner asked.

Let’s ask the lady first, ladies first." Shen Qingguang acted quite gentlemanly.

Jiang Qing’Er didn’t hold back, took the menu, glanced at it, and quickly ordered a steak and a salad. Shen Qingguang also ordered a steak, and the owner wisely went to prepare the meal, leaving Shen Qingguang undisturbed to court the lady.

After some rounds, the two were almost done eating.

How was it, Qing’Er? Satisfied with the meal?" Shen Qingguang asked, planning another act later.

It was good, thank you for treating me, President Shen. It’s getting late; I should head back now." Jiang Qing’Er said as she started to get up to leave.

Wait a bit, Qing’Er! What’s the rush?" Shen Qingguang said, asking her to hold on.

As soon as Shen Qingguang spoke, the whole restaurant suddenly went dark, enveloped in complete darkness.

Straight away, a light appeared before Jiang Qing’Er, and candlelight flickered. Then, a group of waiters each holding a bouquet of roses stepped forward, standing in front of Jiang Qing’Er. Each bouquet had a letter, spelling out "Qing’Er I love you, be my girlfriend!"

The amorous atmosphere under candlelight, coupled with such romantic gestures, would likely ensnare any other woman, yet, unfortunately, the woman here was Jiang Qing’Er. Though her heart seemed to favor someone, even without that, based on Jiang Qing’Er’s taste, she would never fall for someone like Shen Qingguang.

Jiang Qing’Er was about to refuse when suddenly a voice abruptly disrupted the mood.

Wow, it’s really hot. Qing’Er, such an exciting scene and you didn’t call me, that’s not fair." With the voice resonating, Jiang Cheng’s sneaky silhouette appeared, casually clad in sportswear and sneakers, entering the restaurant totally out of sync with the setting, yet he walked right in, interrupting Shen Qingguang’s confession.

Looking at the man before him, Shen Qingguang felt he looked familiar but couldn’t quite recall who he was, seeming to have glimpsed him only once. Predicaments aside, Shen Qingguang had only been with the company for two weeks, while Jiang Cheng hadn’t appeared in the company for ages, Shen Qingguang had only seen Jiang Cheng’s photo, and with Jiang Cheng dressed discordantly, it’s no wonder recognition was elusive.

Looking at the man he considered equivalent to a beggar, Shen Qingguang asked Jiang Qing’Er, "Qing’Er, who might this be...?"

Jiang Qing’Er was about to introduce, but Jiang Cheng quickly spoke first.

I’m Jiang Qing’Er’s boyfriend!" Jiang Cheng said with complete composure, uttering the statement boldly, his demeanor almost convincing Jiang Qing’Er herself.

Jiang Qing’Er was ready to refute, yet meeting Jiang Cheng’s gaze, she swallowed back the words destined to leap from her lips, tacitly accepting what Jiang Cheng claimed.

Upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s declaration, Shen Qingguang became unsettled. Your girlfriend? Nonsense! During my whole tenure at the company, I never heard anything about Jiang Qing’Er having a boyfriend, and here you pop out claiming to be her man? Nevertheless, with Jiang Qing’Er alongside, Shen Qingguang held back, restraining his irritation toward Jiang Qing’Er, his eyes seemingly pleading for clarification.

Feeling Shen Qingguang’s probing gaze, Jiang Qing’Er pretended not to notice, setting her sights elsewhere, yet her arm found its way encircling Jiang Cheng’s.

Both men simultaneously caught sight of this, Jiang Cheng’s smile edged upward, forming a discernible curve, an obvious provocation in Shen Qingguang’s view, angering him beyond control.