Chapter 860: Chapter 860: Zhao Gushen Doesn’t Mind Pretending
Every country has organizations or companies trying to gain some advantage in the competition through various means.
It’s not just Changping who wants to connect with the organizers.
In her opinion, Changping may be very influential domestically, with everyone rallying around.
But on a global scale, Changping may not be as impressive.
Especially when compared with those world-famous conglomerate groups, can Changping really compete?
In fact, Zhuang Mingyan doesn’t have a clear understanding of Changping’s strength.
Her only connection to Zhao Gushen is that they graduated from the same university.
Moreover, when she was a freshman, Zhao Gushen was already a senior.
At that time, Zhao Gushen hardly appeared in school.
Let alone meeting Zhuang Mingyan.
Her knowledge of Zhao Gushen frankly doesn’t differ much from others.
Not to mention her understanding of Changping.
She couldn’t access internal evaluation reports of the conglomerates about Changping.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have such naive thoughts.
Zhuang Mingyan believes that with an obvious shortcut like her available, why would Changping bother seeking distant connections?
Going through all the trouble to form relationships and get close to the organizers?
The key is, even if they do manage to get close, it may not help them achieve their goals.
There are too many forces wanting to gain some advantage.
But here, she has the final say.
She can completely make the decisions on some matters.
If they directly connect with her, it would save a lot of trouble.
Zhuang Mingyan refuses to believe that faced with such a significant advantage, Zhao Gushen would remain indifferent.
Don’t be fooled just because it’s a cooking competition.
An international competition receives a lot of attention.
Especially in professional circles, it attracts significant attention.
If Changping’s people perform outstandingly in the competition, even making it further in the rounds, Changping’s reputation will undoubtedly be established worldwide.
Zhuang Mingyan believes that as long as she communicates all this clearly to Zhao Gushen.
He’ll know how to choose.
***
Ye Fei prepared lemon spicy boneless chicken feet for Zhao Gushen for lunch.
She manually deboned each chicken foot with a knife.
Additionally, she made spicy pepper fried chicken wings, potato stew with salmon, and tofu seaweed vegetable salad as a vegetable supplement.
Finally, she finished with caramelized sweet potatoes as a dessert.
Once ready, Ye Fei took the fresh food containers and headed to Changping.
Just as Xiao Qiu parked the car at Changping’s entrance, Ye Fei received a call from Zhao Gushen.
Seeing the words "Mr. Zhao" on the phone screen, Ye Feixin thought, is Zhao Gushen calling to say something came up unexpectedly?
If Zhao Gushen had earlier plans, he would inform her beforehand.
He wouldn’t wait until the last minute to tell her.
If there were no issues, why would he call her when she is already downstairs?
Ye Fei answered the call: "Gushen?"
"Where are you?" Zhao Gushen’s voice was particularly affectionate over the phone.
Ye Fei: "..."
So, he’s calling just to ask where she’s at?
"I’m downstairs at the company." Ye Fei said, "Why? Did something suddenly come up?"
"No." Zhao Gushen said affectionately, "I’ve been waiting for a long time and haven’t seen you, so I called to ask."
"Spending seven consecutive days with you day and night, having you by my side all the time. Now suddenly back at work, I feel empty looking around and not seeing you." Zhao Gushen said.
Not fulfilling at all.
Ye Fei: "..."
This man, it’s just a holiday.
Why does coming back to work make him seem like a different person?
He’s too clingy!
"I’m already downstairs; I’ll be upstairs soon." Ye Fei had no choice but to say, "Wait for me."
"I’ll come down to get you." Zhao Gushen immediately said.
This way, he could see Ye Fei a bit earlier.
Ye Fei: "..."
"Aren’t you busy today?" Ye Fei asked as she got out of the car.
"Not really." Mainly because he’s too busy thinking about Ye Fei, he can’t concentrate on work.
"Wait for me." Zhao Gushen reminded again.
After the call ended, he stepped out of the office.
He took a turn, ready to go to the elevator.
Suddenly, he heard a female voice calling: "Senior!"
Zhao Gushen didn’t stop, thinking to himself there’s no senior here.
It clearly wasn’t meant for him.
That voice naturally came from Zhuang Mingyan.
Seeing Zhao Gushen come out, she knew her decision to wait here was right.
She had thought when deciding to wait here, even if Zhao Gushen wouldn’t meet her, surely he wouldn’t stay in the office forever?
Even if not, surely he’d venture out to get lunch?
As expected, she managed to catch him now.
But who would’ve thought, despite her calling out sweetly as "Senior," he seemed not to hear and didn’t stop.
Zhuang Mingyan: "..."
Did she not call loud enough?
Or was he just doing it on purpose?
"Senior!" Zhuang Mingyan quickly followed Zhao Gushen and called out again.
Zhao Gushen continued not to consider being called as senior himself.
Because in his company, he didn’t have junior sisters.
Even if there were employees from the same university, they wouldn’t dare to link themselves to him this way.
"Senior Zhao Gushen!" Zhuang Mingyan called even louder.
This time she included his name, Zhao Gushen surely couldn’t pretend it wasn’t him being called, right?
Zhao Gushen frowned, was that "senior" really intended for him?
Who is this person with such unpleasant voice!
His skin crawled!
Frowning deeply, Zhao Gushen finally stopped and turned around to see it was Zhuang Mingyan.
This woman hasn’t left yet?
"Senior!" Zhuang Mingyan stood in front of Zhao Gushen, exclaiming pleased.
"And you are?" Zhao Gushen appeared not to recognize Zhuang Mingyan.
Of course, Zhao Gushen remembered Zhuang Mingyan.
Even if he couldn’t recall events from many years ago, Zhuang Mingyan did accompany Zhao Dingye to the old house during the holidays.
Which Zhao Gushen remembers.
Zhuang Mingyan’s face blushed, showing an offended look.
Was she so indistinct that she left such a shallow impression?
Zhao Gushen pretending not to recognize her!
"I am Zhuang Mingyan, we went to the same university, and you had business dealings with my father back then, so we often met." Zhuang Mingyan bit her lip, "Senior, you’ve forgotten?"
"I really don’t have much impression." Zhao Gushen said mercilessly.
Zhuang Mingyan: "..."
"No matter." Zhuang Mingyan brushed aside strands of hair from her ear, "Now we’ve met, so remember me, senior."
"Just now you mentioned meeting the International Cooking Competition organizer’s representative, is that you?" Zhao Gushen asked again.
If he feigned ignorance about this, it would be too fake.
Of course, Zhao Gushen didn’t mind being a bit fake.
"Yes, it’s me." Zhuang Mingyan nodded joyfully.
At least, she has a title that makes Zhao Gushen remember her.
