Chapter 172: Forbearance

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Qin Zhen instantly understood his meaning and sneered, “I used to think you were a man of integrity. I didn’t expect you to resort to such underhanded tactics. Quite surprising, really.”

“Well, compared to you, President Qin, I’m definitely lacking,” Chi Ming looked down at him from above, his smile gone from his eyes and face, “To achieve what one desires, it takes some effort. I am not like you, overconfident and leaving openings for others.”

Qin Zhen felt uncomfortable, thinking, “What kind of effort does Shen Qingyue require? I did nothing before, and she eagerly approached me, just to catch my eye. Times have changed; now, someone else is eagerly pursuing her.”

“Do you think she’s willing to spare you a glance now? She probably begs you not to appear anymore, especially since your arrival this morning made

Qingyue frown in her sleep. Tsk, tsk…” Chi Ming’s words successfully silenced Qin Zhen. Whatever affection Shen Qingyue once had for him belonged to the past; now, she probably wished never to see him again.

Moreover, Qin Zhen considered that Shen Qingyue might have only started to like him because she mistook him for someone else. If she hadn’t made that mistake, she wouldn’t have spared him a second look. Thinking of this, Qin Zhen felt a sense of defeat. He had to admit that now, Shen Qingyue preferred to be close to Chi Ming.

Chi Ming looked meaningfully behind him and said indifferently, “President

Qin, you already have a fiancée. Don’t keep entangling yourself with Qingyue. Otherwise, before I act, your days won’t be peaceful. Besides, no matter what you do, you can’t win Qingyue back. It’s not worth the trouble.” With that, he turned around and returned to the hospital room.

Qin Zhen sensed something and turned around, indeed seeing Wei Jiu’er standing behind him. He moved his lips, asking, “When did you come over?”

“Just arrived,” Wei Jiu’er casually said, “Let me escort you back to your hospital room. Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet. When you go out, make sure to have someone with you, or I’ll worry.”

She knew that Qin Zhen harbored some resentment towards her. Asking too many questions would only irritate him. She was mature enough to understand that her silent forbearance might put even more pressure on Qin Zhen, making him feel more guilty. Because she was also reminding him that he got hurt, and after the injury, she was the one who saved him…

Qin Zhen sensed her grievance, and a sense of guilt indeed arose in his heart. His tone softened, “I understand. I’ll tell you next time. Let’s go.”

Wei Jiu’er nudged him towards the elevator, “Zhen, I heard that the group’s real estate in the South City has already opened for sale?”

Qin Zhen guessed the reason she suddenly asked about this matter. Without interrupting, he simply said, “Yes.”

After hesitating for a moment, Wei Jiu’er, seeing that Qin Zhen did not initiate the conversation, spoke first, “You know, my dad mainly does interior decoration, and he’s been doing it for decades. He asked me to inquire if any of our residents here need such services. Can the staff prioritize recommending my father’s company? Don’t worry; the quality will definitely be guaranteed, and it won’t tarnish the reputation of the Qin Group…”

They weren’t married yet, and she hadn’t intended to bring this up. But Zhao Guoping was pressing her hard. If she didn’t do something, it would be difficult to explain to the Zhao family. So, today, she attempted to ask.

Qin Zhen felt guilty because of what happened earlier. Initially, he did not want to involve the Zhao family. After all, he had stable business partners. But now that Wei Jiu’er had brought it up proactively, and considering the request was not unreasonable, he agreed. However, he cautioned, “This residential area focuses on high-end luxury homes. Tell your father to be careful. Any issues arising will damage the reputation of the Qin Group. Don’t blame me for being ruthless then!”

“I know. You can rest assured. As long as it’s done well, there will be plenty of customers in the future. My dad understands this logic,” Wei Jiu’er was genuinely happy. With this matter, she would have more influence in the Zhao family.

After Qin Zhen was hospitalized, Zhou Sui hadn’t visited him. Today, he finally had the time and brought Han Xu along.

They met at the hospital entrance, and Zhou Sui noticed that Han Xu did not seem to be in a good state, looking quite haggard. Zhou Sui was surprised, “What have you been up to lately? You’re not doing drugs, are you? Bro, this won’t do…”

Han Xu glanced at him, wanting to curse but couldn’t be bothered.

Zhou Sui rubbed his nose and stopped talking. Carrying dinner, they went into the hospital together. But after not walking for long, Zhou Sui noticed a woman in patient’s clothing standing under a maple tree. Although he only saw her back, her eyes widened instantly..