Chapter 9: Ito Makoto Stays Behind
“According to incomplete statistics, Empress Rushuang once had 13,905 husbands, 6,425 childhood sweethearts, was the white moonlight of millions, abandoned 12,854 newlywed husbands, and had 5,620 abortions.
Among the abandoned husbands, 8,563 committed suicide, 2,633 self-harmed, and the rest returned to their senses and disappeared from Liu Rushuang’s world.
As for Liu Rushuang, she regretted it one hundred percent of the time, lived out her life alone 7,655 times, ended up disabled 3,666 times, got cancer 1,500 times, and the rest directly committed suicide—it was simply too brutal!”
At noon, inside the drink shop downstairs from the company, Zhang Wei, who had transformed into Ji Bochang, was enthusiastically talking about Empress Rushuang’s glorious achievements.
One had to admit, Liu Rushuang was quite a figure.
Lin Mo, who was also sitting next to Zhang Wei sipping on a cold drink, nodded and said: “The ceiling of scumbag women. But I have to admit, she’s really beautiful. If I had the chance, I’d rather marry her and then be abandoned by her. But I don’t know why—I keep feeling she looks familiar!”
Listening to the endless chatter between the two, Yuan Meng spoke with a face full of disdain: “You’re just lusting after her body. You’re despicable.
No, actually—you two are both despicable!”
Lin Mo: …
Zhang Wei: ???
Wait, what does this have to do with me, brother?
I never said I wanted to be abandoned!
Just as the two were about to explain, Yuan Meng narrowed her eyes and quickly spoke aloud: “Hey, you two tell me, doesn’t our President Liu here look a lot like the Liu Rushuang you’re describing?”
Hearing this, Zhang Wei was the first to speak: “She looks just like her, way too similar.
She fulfills every bit of my imagination of Liu Rushuang.
She’s practically Liu Rushuang incarnate!”
“That’s right, and she’s rich, has a great figure, and that coquettish-looking face—what man could possibly resist that?” Lin Mo boldly added.
Indeed, Liu Rushuang had one special trait—whether actively or passively, even if she was the cold Empress Rushuang type, just hearing her name gave people a feeling of being coquettish.
‘Clap clap clap’
“Well said. From today until your internship ends, your lunch is on me!” Yuan Meng clapped her hands as she spoke, looking very pleased.
Just as Lin Mo was wondering what on earth Yuan Meng was up to, the next second, a faint fragrance drifted over, floral and elegant, not overwhelming.
Following it came a graceful and mature voice: “Coquettish? Am I?”
Lin Mo and Zhang Wei both turned their heads at the same time.
Standing behind them was none other than President Liu, Liu Rushuang, who had just joined the company that very noon.
“Ahem, Pres… President Liu, I…” Lin Mo choked on his drink, quickly standing up to apologize.
Gossiping behind someone’s back and then being caught red-handed was already awkward enough.
Not to mention, the one being gossiped about was their big boss.
At that moment, he felt like his toes could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of the floor.
As for Zhang Wei, the louder he had bragged earlier, the more pitiful he now looked.
His smile was worse than crying, and he felt his future grow dark.
“I know you two—Ji Bochang and Ito Makoto, right?” Liu Rushuang casually brushed her hair behind her ear, looking at them with a half-smile.
Her voice was elegant, mature, her tone full of gentle warmth, her beauty unmatched, and even her gaze at them was smiling.
But in that moment, both Lin Mo and Zhang Wei only had the same two words in their hearts.
‘We’re screwed!’
“President Liu, I’m sorry, we…” Lin Mo tried to explain, but being stared at by such a gorgeous woman gave him immense pressure.
Before he could finish, Liu Rushuang raised her hand and glanced at her wristwatch: “Isn’t it almost time for the afternoon shift?”
“Ah? Yes! We’ll get back to work right away!”
“Yes, yes!”
Lin Mo and Zhang Wei hurriedly replied.
Since the leader had given them a way out, of course they had to take it.
“Ji Bochang can leave, Ito Makoto stays behind!”
Zhang Wei: …
Lin Mo: …
It felt oddly like being at a KTV as a drinking companion, with the boss suddenly calling “Wang Gang stays behind.”
The two exchanged glances.
Lin Mo saw the look in Zhang Wei’s eyes saying he was about to abandon his comrade.
Meanwhile, Zhang Wei saw the plea for help in Lin Mo’s eyes.
But at this point—better him than me!
Without hesitation, Zhang Wei grabbed his phone and ran off.
Seeing this, Lin Mo cursed him furiously in his heart.
They had both been running their mouths, yet now he had to take the fall alone.
Once Zhang Wei left, Liu Rushuang sat down right next to Lin Mo.
“Sit, don’t be nervous, I don’t bite!” Liu Rushuang said with a smile.
“Ah, oh.”
Lin Mo quickly sat down, nervous to death.
“Give me your hand!” Liu Rushuang moved Zhang Wei’s drink aside, then picked up Lin Mo’s drink and spoke.
“My hand?” Lin Mo asked doubtfully.
“Yes, give me your hand!” Liu Rushuang nodded.
Not understanding, Lin Mo extended his hand.
The next second, Liu Rushuang grabbed it, leaned slightly toward him, and lifted her phone.
“Come on, smile!”
Lin Mo instantly felt his face heat up and flush bright red.
With a ‘click,’ a photo was taken—showing the two of them holding a milk tea together, leaning against each other like a couple.
“Eh? You two!”
On the side, Yuan Meng was left dumbfounded by Liu Rushuang’s sudden action.
After the photo, Liu Rushuang calmly released Lin Mo’s hand, operated her phone for a moment, then looked at Yuan Meng across the table and said:
“You know, if you have a conflict with Uncle Yuan, just talk it out. Why bother sulking and coming here to be a small-time employee?”
“What’s wrong with being a small-time employee? I think it’s fun. Every day I get to eat and drink without my family nagging me. Besides, I’m not cut out for business anyway. As for family matters, isn’t my brother there to handle them? Why should I worry? I’m not like you, obsessed with your career!” Yuan Meng rolled her eyes and spoke indifferently.
Hearing this, it was clear that the two women definitely knew each other—and not in an ordinary way.
“Do what you want. In any case, you can always just go home and inherit the family business, you’ll never go hungry. How about it—tonight let’s find a place to eat together?” Liu Rushuang said with a smile.
But Yuan Meng didn’t appreciate the offer: “No time. Tonight, the two of us need to duo-queue and climb ranks. Go eat by yourself. And you, Xiao Black Dog—don’t play like you’re a spicy crayfish, all overheated and rushing to die!”
Suddenly called out, Lin Mo snapped out of his daze, his face flushing even redder.
“Ah? I didn’t! I didn’t!”
Seeing Lin Mo acting so pathetic, Yuan Meng clenched her teeth in anger, while Liu Rushuang covered her mouth and chuckled, clearly in a great mood.
Just then, Liu Rushuang’s phone rang.
Her lips curved into a faint smile as she answered.
The next second, a voice Lin Mo knew all too well shouted through the speaker.
“Liu, you old cucumber trying to paint yourself green, let my brother go! What have you done to him? Answer me! (super loud)”
Liu Rushuang spoke calmly: “Your little brother’s milk tea is really sweet.”
The next instant, a groundhog-like scream blasted from the other end.
“Ahhh!” \[Picture]
Lin Mo: →\_→
Yuan Meng: ←\_←
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