I just got divorced, and the female CEO is already clinging to me.

Chapter 76 Code Words

Yes, Ye Cheng has always been a substitute for that person.

Her love for Ye Cheng and her hatred for him both stemmed from that unattainable ideal woman.

Why did she feel a strange pang of heartache when Ye Cheng said those words?

"How can you help me find him?"

All I know is that he's from Chuanbei City, but I don't know where he lives.

We made a promise that we would come to Hedong City to develop our careers after graduation, but he suddenly disappeared just before graduation.

I tried everything but couldn't find him.

It was as if he had vanished from the face of the earth.

I know you grew up in Chuanbei City, and I once suspected that you two were related by blood.

But he is him and you are you. Chuanbei City is so big, where are you going to find him?

Ye Cheng had always been interested in Shen Qingrou's love story. He always wanted to know what that person had done to Shen Qingrou that could bewitch such a beautiful woman like her: "Can you tell me your story?"

Shen Qingrou's eyes glazed over for a moment: "I'm sorry, I don't want to talk about it."

Whether it was because she didn't want to talk about it or because she didn't want to remember it, Shen Qingrou couldn't figure out what she was thinking for a moment.

In short, just refuse first.

Ye Cheng smiled understandingly: "Anyway, I will help you find him. This is my promise to you."

Shen Qingrou nodded: "Thank you."

Ye Cheng said, "You don't need to worry about me being in danger. I promise you, I won't put myself in any danger until I help you find him."

Next, your stepmother will likely have Du Miaowei use her beauty to sow discord between us.

Should we play along, or take the bait and subtly defuse the situation?

Shen Qingrou didn't even hesitate before looking directly at Ye Cheng and asking, "What do you think? I want to hear your true thoughts."

Ye Cheng said, "I plan to use a counter-espionage scheme to get Du Miaowei to work for me."

However, to avoid awkwardness when you meet in the future, you should pretend you don't know anything and repay evil with kindness. This way, she will feel guilty and become devoted to you.

Of course, if you want to get revenge, you can tear her apart in person, denounce her betrayal, and make her too ashamed to show her face in front of you again.

I just observed that she has good abilities; to achieve great things, one should not be bothered by trifles.

If you forgive her, she will definitely be devoted to you from now on.

This is just my personal suggestion; the choice is yours.

Whatever decision you make, I will support you.

Shen Qingrou did not answer the question directly, but said instead, "The counter-espionage plan is good, we can use it."

They can use their femininity, and so can I.

Ye Cheng was slightly taken aback: "What are you going to do?"

Shen Qingrou looked at Ye Cheng meaningfully and said, "Du Miaowei is actually quite pretty. I'll allow you to seduce her."

Warning bells rang in Ye Cheng's mind. This was definitely a life-or-death question. If he didn't answer it well, he might suffer inhuman torture.

He couldn't believe that the possessive Shen Qingrou would be so generous.

Therefore, Ye Cheng felt that she must be testing him by saying that.

"I thought you were going to use your beauty to seduce me, but it turns out you want me to use it."

I'm sorry, but I'm not a promiscuous person. I'm your legal husband now, and I won't have any ambiguous relationships with any other women.

I can't do it, and I can't act it.

They only offer care and concern as friends, expressing affection but remaining within the bounds of propriety.

Shen Qingrou glanced at Ye Cheng sideways: "Really?"

Ye Cheng said seriously, "I have no reason to lie about something like this."

Shen Qingrou breathed a sigh of relief and a strange smile appeared on her face: "Okay, I believe you."

Even if you were drugged and caught cheating, I would still believe you are innocent.

Ye Cheng said in a serious tone, "If I were to fall for that kind of low-class drug, then I would be faking it."

Don't forget my skills; I know traditional Chinese medicine. They want to poison me? I'm already being kind by not trying to poison me!

Seeing Ye Cheng's arrogant demeanor, Shen Qingrou couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, I hope you don't fall into a trap, otherwise I'll assume you're faking it and I'll definitely destroy your tools of the trade!"

Ye Cheng confidently said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it myself without you having to lift a finger."

Just as Shen Qingrou was about to tease Ye Cheng a bit more, Ye Cheng's phone suddenly rang.

Ye Cheng took out his phone and saw that it was Xu Menghao calling. He showed the phone screen to Shen Qingrou, who urged him, "Answer it quickly, in case District Chief Xu has something important to discuss with you."

Ye Cheng pressed the answer button and asked, "District Chief Xu, is there anything I can help you with?"

Xu Menghao got straight to the point: "We held a meeting last night to discuss the matter, and our Hedong City East Suburbs Leadership Group unanimously decided to entrust the entire Qingyuan Mountain development project to the Shen Group."

If it's convenient for you, you can come to the office building now to sign the contract.

Upon hearing this official tone, Ye Cheng knew that Xu Menghao was sitting in his office: "Don't worry, District Chief, I'll be right there."

"Ok, I will wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Ye Cheng gestured for Shen Qingrou to call Shen Qianfeng.

Shen Qingrou was very cooperative and immediately called Shen Qianfeng to tell him that the Qingyuan Mountain project had been officially secured and that they would go to sign the contract soon.

Shen Qianfeng eagerly gave Shen Qingrou instructions on what to do next, promising that the group would give her a fast track and that funds would be prioritized for her.

Shen Qingrou didn't say anything to thank him. She hung up the phone and drove Ye Cheng to the district head's office building in the eastern suburbs.

The two were received by Secretary Wei once again.

While waiting for Xu Menghao to meet with him, Secretary Wei deliberately set aside some time for the three of them to be alone.

Ye Cheng didn't mention the tea business, but instead feigned ingratiation, saying, "I've heard that Secretary Wei enjoys reading. I wonder when I'll have the honor of going to the library with Secretary Wei to immerse myself in the sea of ​​books?"

Secretary Wei smiled and said, "District Chief Xu asked me to follow up on the Qingyuan Mountain project. We'll have plenty of opportunities in the future."

Ye Cheng then asked, "I wonder what kind of books Secretary Wei likes to read?"

Secretary Wei said, "I like to read history books, to learn from history, to understand the past and present, and to know the rise and fall of dynasties."

I also enjoy reading historical novels.

Like those unofficial histories and the like.

Ye Cheng laughed: "I also like to read unofficial histories, especially those about famous people and emperors."

Despite his diligence and competence, Emperor Yongzheng is portrayed as a tyrant in unofficial historical records.

I wonder what the people who circulated these unofficial histories were thinking.

Secretary Wei said, "There must be a reason why unofficial histories have been passed down. What history really was like, perhaps only those who experienced it firsthand know."

Ji Xiaolan was a famous minister, and there are quite a few unofficial historical accounts about him.

Some even went so far as to say that the talented Ji was a lecherous man who couldn't live without women.

He also said he needed women with him every day, otherwise he couldn't eat or sleep well.

Ye Cheng said, "Yes, yes, I've also done my research..."

Before Ye Cheng could finish speaking, Secretary Wei glanced at the time on the wall and said, "It's almost time, let's go to the conference room."

Ye Cheng said with lingering interest, "Time really flew by. Next time, we'll definitely arrange a time for Secretary Wei to have a late-night chat by candlelight."

Secretary Wei was slightly taken aback: "Okay."

Shen Qingrou also noticed Ye Cheng's choice of words, and she didn't understand why Ye Cheng emphasized talking late into the night by candlelight.