Chapter 961: Chapter 961: I Didn’t Expect You to Be Such a Shallow Person
What?
Rui Changhuai also thinks he’s too old, doesn’t he?
That’s why Zhao Dingli, holding a grudge, gave Rui Changhuai a ton of work at that time.
So much that Rui Changhuai almost had to sleep in the office back then.
And Rui Changhuai still doesn’t know that the reason Zhao Dingli crazily assigned him all that work back then was because he overheard him talking to Mrs. Rui on the phone.
Rui Changhuai still believes that it was really a busy period with a lot of work.
"This kind of thing depends on both parties’ wishes and fate. I’m afraid that I might fall for Miss Li. With your approval, I could comfortably pursue her!" Rui Changhuai said.
"First of all, although I don’t know Miss Li well, and I’m not familiar with her, her remarkable abilities are already enough for me to admire her. Plus, her looks..." Rui Changhuai smiled a bit shyly.
He twisted at his waist, looking bashful, and said, "She really is someone I like."
Zhao Dingli: "..."
"Alright, stop it, you’re making me want to puke," Zhao Dingli said angrily.
"I never realized you were so shallow, only caring about looks," Zhao Dingli said with disdain.
"Yeah, I really am quite superficial," Rui Changhuai admitted shamelessly.
But in his heart, he thought, as if you’re not!
Isn’t it because that little girl looks pretty?
Of course, even if Rui Changhuai had the courage, he wouldn’t dare say that out loud today.
He felt he had already pulled the tiger’s whiskers enough today and didn’t want to risk any more.
Zhao Dingli: "..."
"What do you think, CEO?" Rui Changhuai looked eagerly at Zhao Dingli.
"I think you’re dreaming!" Zhao Dingli almost wanted to throw something at Rui Changhuai.
Little did Zhao Dingli know, at that moment, he was surprisingly in sync with Mrs. Rui.
Saying exactly the same words she had said back then.
Rui Changhuai also found these words familiar, as if he’d heard them before.
"CEO?" Rui Changhuai asked eagerly.
Zhao Dingli took a deep breath and said, "You better not think about Li Xiaoyun."
Rui Changhuai’s gossip fire instantly ignited.
"CEO!" Rui Changhuai said excitedly.
If the CEO really blossomed like a late bloomer, shedding his forever single status, it would be something thrilling and joyous.
Moreover, he’d quickly go tell the CEO’s father to make Elder Zhao happy too.
He wasn’t sure if the CEO would be kinder at the office after finding love.
But Elder Zhao would definitely be very happy, and he’d probably reward him a lot!
The old lady of the Zhao Family, who’s also close to the CEO’s family, might even reward him, which was unpredictable.
Rui Changhuai was already rubbing his hands in anticipation.
Zhao Dingli calmed down and said, "Even if I agree, it won’t help."
"Why?" Rui Changhuai immediately asked.
"Don’t you know? Li Xiaoyun is Ye Fei’s best friend, those especially close kinds. Closer than sisters even," Zhao Dingli grinned, showing a crocodile smile.
Rui Changhuai: "..."
"If you dare go after Li Xiaoyun, Ye Fei won’t spare you," Zhao Dingli said. "Ye Fei values that friendship greatly and won’t allow Li Xiaoyun any harm."
"So just give up," Zhao Dingli said.
He silently praised his cleverness.
In such a critical moment, he came up with this perfect excuse.
No wonder he’s Zhao Dingli!
Praise!
Rui Changhuai said pitifully, "I’m... not some scumbag! Why would you think I’d wrong Miss Li? If we really ended up together, I’d definitely treat her very well."
"If I’m dating now, it would definitely be with marriage in mind," Rui Changhuai rubbed his hands, "After all, I’m not young anymore."
"..." Zhao Dingli finally couldn’t take it anymore and threw the report file on the table into Rui Changhuai’s arms, "Hurry up and get out there and work! Stop slacking off here!"
Seeing that Zhao Dingli was really about to explode, Rui Changhuai quickly hugged the file and left.
"Wait a minute." Zhao Dingli called after him.
"CEO?" Rui Changhuai had just reached the door and turned to ask.
"Don’t think about Li Xiaoyun, remember!" Zhao Dingli instructed again, still uneasy.
"Got it." Rui Changhuai quickly replied, "Then I’ll get to work, CEO!"
With that, Rui Changhuai hurriedly opened the door and left.
He didn’t forget to close the door for Zhao Dingli on his way out.
After Rui Changhuai left, Zhao Dingli leaned wearily against the back of his chair, rubbing his temples.
Other people’s assistants are always so worry-free.
How come his assistant makes things so frustrating!
Wait!
Zhao Dingli remembered what Rui Changhuai had said earlier.
Rui Changhuai said he’s not young anymore.
What’s that supposed to mean?
Rui Changhuai is only 29, and he calls that not young.
What about him at 37?
Do they really think he’s an old man?
Replaying Rui Changhuai’s words in his mind, he couldn’t help but reconsider.
He recalled Rui Changhuai saying something about dating with marriage in mind.
Though Rui Changhuai didn’t mention Li Xiaoyun in that sentence.
But Zhao Dingli couldn’t help replacing the person with Li Xiaoyun.
Thinking Li Xiaoyun would also date someone with marriage in mind and then marry.
Even if it’s not Rui Changhuai, it’d still be someone else.
If it’s Rui Changhuai, at least it’d happen under his watch.
He’d know what was happening and how things were progressing.
He could follow it closely.
But if it were someone else he didn’t know.
Then he’d really be in the dark, knowing nothing at all.
Imagining Li Xiaoyun dating, marrying, and living with someone else.
Being embraced by, laughing, and sharing intimacy with someone else.
Even doing more intimate things.
Zhao Dingli felt unusually irritated by just thinking about it.
He felt like flipping the table in frustration.
At that moment, Zhao Dingli felt hot with agitation, his tie pressing uncomfortably against his neck.
Zhao Dingli tugged at his tie to loosen it and finally created some breathing space.
He then got up, stood by the window staring out for some time.
After that, he turned, drumming his fingers on the table, and pressed the button for the phone’s internal line.
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