CHAPTER 420: CHAPTER 260: SCHEMING WITH ILL INTENTIONS

"Qingya..." Ning Shuhui’s eyes were red.

Shen Qingya was instructing her assistant on some tasks. Seeing Ning Shuhui arrive, she asked the assistant to leave to carry out an assignment, "Get me the latest results from Gu Group immediately."

"Yes, President Shen." The assistant promptly left to handle the tasks.

Upon seeing her good friend come over, Shen Qingya rose from her executive chair, her gaze sharp and capable as she looked at Ning Shuhui: "Did Director Zhuang bully you?"

"Qingya, has he fallen for another woman?" Ning Shuhui was extremely worried, her tears nearly spilling over.

Shen Qingya pulled Ning Shuhui to sit down, and they settled onto the sofa together before she said, "Women, when it comes to matters of the heart, are always full of doubts, even if their partner loves them deeply and has given them numerous promises. Women are creatures that lack a sense of security. Instead, why not devote your thoughts to your career? That way you can shift all the attention you’ve placed on love."

"But, I don’t have as strong a career drive as you do. I want to start a family with a man I love, have several children..." Ning Shuhui’s eyes rimmed even redder, "I value family more than career."

"Alright, crying won’t solve the problem. Tell me, what exactly happened?" Shen Qingya handed her a tissue.

Ning Shuhui grabbed Shen Qingya’s hand: "Qingya, tell me, has Shengxian fallen for Bei Ran?"

"Why do you say that?" Shen Qingya was a bit surprised.

"Last night, they had dinner together, and Shengxian even had Bei Ran’s clothes. I saw her wearing that trench coat yesterday," Ning Shuhui had been unsettled since she saw that coat last night, and Zhuang Shengxian seemed preoccupied too.

"Pfft..." Shen Qingya laughed, "Is it his first time seeing Bei Ran? Are you suggesting there’s such a thing as love at first sight?"

"You and Gu Qingchen were love at first sight!" Ning Shuhui huffed.

Shen Qingya’s smile froze on her face, and seeing her friend upset, Ning Shuhui quickly said, "Sorry, Qingya, I didn’t mean to say that... "

"It’s okay!" Shen Qingya said, "Me and him... it’s all in the past! Right, maybe what you’re experiencing is premarital fear? Thinking your husband has fallen for another woman just by seeing a woman’s coat? Do you know who Bei Ran likes?"

"I don’t know!" Ning Shuhui was stuck in her own quagmire of love, "I’m at a loss now..."

"Calm down!" Shen Qingya looked at her, "Shuhui, love is only part of our lives. Let me tell you! Bei Ran is interested in Gu Qingchen. She won’t get involved with your Director Zhuang..."

"What?" Ning Shuhui couldn’t believe it as she looked at Shen Qingya. She suddenly put aside her own pain and became concerned for Shen Qingya, "She’s with Gu Qingchen? If you want to be with Gu Qingchen once you’re back, won’t you have a formidable rival..."

Shen Qingya laughed: "Shuhui, I am not you, I don’t consider love to be my everything. My return this time isn’t to be with Qingchen. I truly miss my hometown, and I intend to be the President of the Asia-Pacific Region. Work is my priority. With someone as talented and beautiful as Bei Ran by Qingchen’s side, I’m actually happy for him."

Ning Shuhui stared in astonishment at her friend, thinking that nothing could be more painful than separating from a loved one.

At that moment, Shen Qingya patted Ning Shuhui’s hand, "You should relax! Bei Ran definitely won’t have any romantic involvement with Director Zhuang. As for that coat, it’s possible it got left at the restaurant after they dined together... or perhaps it was left in the car when he drove her home. In any case, you shouldn’t throw yourself into misery over a coat. And... don’t you trust Director Zhuang’s feelings for you?"

"After all, I’ve been the one pursuing him!" Ning Shuhui still lacked confidence, "If he were to be attracted to another woman, what could I do? Bei Ran is just like you, exceptionally talented and beautiful, very appealing to men..."

"Then rest assured!" Shen Qingya stood up, sipping her coffee, "I believe in Director Zhuang, and I believe in Bei Ran. There’s nothing between them. You just patiently wait to become Director Zhuang’s bride and then have some children to play with!"

Ning Shuhui saw the phone on her desk ringing, she got up saying, "I won’t keep you any longer, you’re so busy! I’ll be going now!"

"Alright! I’ll call you after work today!" Shen Qingya was indeed busy, her phone ringing persistently.