After a Flash Marriage with a Professor - Chapter 101

Chapter 101: Resentment

The sound of Qin Shu spilling the wine was neither too loud nor too soft. Those nearby could hear it. Ling Han and others walking ahead turned around to see Ming Shu frantically clutching her gown, while Qin Shu stood nearby, head bowed, repeatedly apologizing.

Yan Yang, whose hand was wet with champagne, had a face full of smiles despite a hint of embarrassment.

Yan Yang was not angry. His emotional management had always been superb.

“What happened, CEO Yan?” Vice President Zhang was the most worried about the situation getting out of hand, fearing Yan Yang’s anger. He immediately reprimanded Qin Shu.

“How could you be so careless? Spilling wine on CEO Yan is a major mistake, do you even realize that?” Vice President Zhang scolded sternly.

Ming Shu watched anxiously. Her mind was in turmoil. She didn’t know if her mother’s offense to CEO Yan was a deliberate attempt to rescue her or purely unintentional.

“It’s alright, Old Zhang. I’m fine. Just got my hand wet. My clothes aren’t wet. I just need to wash my hands,” Yan Yang said with a laugh.

Vice President Zhang’s expression also softened. He said to Qin Shu, who kept her head down, “Hurry up and thank CEO Yan.”

“Thank you, CEO Yan,” Qin Shu apologized obediently. No one could see the malicious look on her face as she stared at the floor.

Yan Yang felt comfortable being flattered and complimented. This was a demonstration of his status and power. At this moment, he naturally looked at Ming Shu, the young woman he had been interested in today.

But this young woman, Ming Shu, was also keeping her head down like the waiter, not looking at him.

It doesn’t matter. I have many ways to deal with a young woman like this, not to mention that if he wanted, there were people on the scene to assist him. Today, the GR company’s senior management had personally invited him to the banquet.

Whatever he wanted, a subtle hint would suffice.

Vice President Zhang took out his custom-made handkerchief to wipe Yan Yang’s hand. He accepted it, wiped his hand, and then smiled, “I’m still not quite comfortable. I need to go to the restroom to wash my hands. Can someone show me the way?”

Yan Yang said this while looking at Ming Shu.

Vice President Zhang immediately understood and said, “Ming Shu, you show CEO Yan the way.”

Ming Shu was startled, gripping her skirt tightly.

“I’ll go instead. This young lady looks like it’s her first time here and probably doesn’t know where the restroom is. I’ve worked here for a long time and am more familiar. I hope CEO Yan can give me a chance to atone for my mistake.”

A beautiful young woman replaced by a middle-aged waiter?

Yan Yang was caught off guard by this sudden change. But with so many people present, he couldn’t refuse, or it would look like he had ulterior motives toward the young woman, Ming Shu.

“Fine,” Yan Yang agreed, smiling outwardly but reluctantly.

“The restroom is this way. Please follow me.” Qin Shu exerted great effort to keep her voice as calm as possible, without any obvious hatred.

Yan Yang followed Qin Shu, and Ming Shu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ling Han took a pack of tissues from her suit pocket and opened it. “Ming Shu, do you want to wipe it off?”

The gown was already champagne-colored, so the spilled champagne wasn’t very noticeable. Ming Shu still nodded. Her senses were extremely heightened now. CEO Yan made her feel extremely threatened.

“You’re holding your skirt, it’s inconvenient. I’ll help you.” Ling Han offered to help.

Vice President Zhang, who was nearby entertaining the American representatives, wasn’t receiving a warm reception. Seeing the situation, Vice President Zhang couldn’t keep forcing himself on them. He just hoped Ming Shu and Ling Han would quickly handle the skirt situation to resolve the deadlock.

Ling Han felt uncomfortable inside and deliberately slowed down, enjoying Vice President Zhang’s anxious and helpless demeanor out of the corner of her eye.

Not far away, Mia noticed the unfavorable atmosphere and, after a moment’s thought, decided to investigate.

She had been transferred due to her strong work ability, and had just been promoted from Vice President’s Assistant to President’s Assistant, just before the banquet.

She coincidentally noticed that the atmosphere around her former boss was tense, and her cousin’s friend, Ming Shu, was also there. So, she elegantly walked over, holding her glass of champagne.

“What happened?” Mia asked.

Vice President Zhang still relied heavily on Mia and quietly explained the situation. Unexpectedly, he received no comfort, only another cold stare.

“Can you men handle social interactions more effectively with your own abilities? All you do is objectify women and use young girls for unsavory deals.”

Vice President Zhang’s face turned pale. He pulled Mia aside. “It’s not as serious as you say. It was just asking Ming Shu to accompany CEO Yan to the restroom to wash his hands. You make it sound like selling oneself.”

“You know in your heart whether I’m exaggerating or not. I’ve been socializing for so long, do you think I don’t know what kind of person CEO Yan is?”

“Did he do anything to you too?” Vice President Zhang suddenly became nervous.

Mia felt a wave of nausea, but still wore a standardized smile.

“See? You men only care about the women you like. No, calling it ‘caring’ is too generous. In your hearts, you classify the women you fancy as private property, thinking they shouldn’t be touched by other men. It’s not out of genuine empathy or protection. You’re just afraid of shattering the dream of your only pure sanctuary.”

“As for other women, they can all be sacrificed for your benefit.”

Vice President Zhang was choked into silence for a moment.

“I am not a naive young girl you can simply fool and harm. So what if you are the Vice President? I will not accept an old man like you who is useless except for money and status. Last time your wife came to hassle me, I didn’t hold you accountable because your wife was harming Ming Shu, CEO Zhang. If you were a real man, if you had a conscience, you shouldn’t have pushed Ming Shu out there just now. She is already married, didn’t you know that?”

“I know, but nothing bad happened, did it? You women are so easily alarmed. At most, CEO Yan would just try to grope her a bit. She wouldn’t die.”

“Then I’ll throw you into a group of gay men and let them grope you. You won’t die either, CEO Zhang.”

“Mia! Don’t abuse my liking for you by twisting the facts and arguing illogically like this!”

“Whether I’m arguing illogically or twisting the facts, I don’t know. But I know you’re losing your temper, Vice President Zhang.”

“You women talk too much, Mia. Considering your dedicated work by my side for these few years, I won’t hold this against you. Now that you’re the President’s Assistant, the President won’t be so lenient with you. You need to be cautious with your words and actions.”

“You don’t need to worry about that, CEO Zhang,” Mia paused, changing the form of address. “You don’t need to worry about that, Vice President Zhang. The President is a gentleman of integrity. You should be the one to act cautiously.” Mia’s red lips opened and closed. All the frustration in her heart was immediately released. It felt so good not to have to flatter anymore.

Vice President Zhang looked at Mia in disbelief. Most deputy-level personnel hate the word “Vice,” and Vice President Zhang was particularly sensitive about it. He couldn’t believe that Mia, who had worked by his side for so long, would come back to stab him the moment she left him.

“By the way, out of respect for our years of working together, I’ll remind you one more thing, Vice President Zhang. Ming Shu is Professor Shen’s wife.”

Upon hearing this, Vice President Zhang’s face became even uglier.

Mia left immediately, walking toward the President. She was still as glamorous as ever, thriving among important figures.

Vice President Zhang saw Mia whispering something into the President’s ear. He couldn’t hear it, but his heart pounded uneasily, suspecting Mia was complaining about him to the President.

Qin Shu led Yan Yang to the restroom. The automatic sensor sink was outside. Qin Shu said respectfully, “CEO Yan, you can wash your hands now.”

Yan Yang approached the sink, put his hands in the sensor area, and began washing them. He looked up at the mirror in front of him and said, “Why do you keep looking down? Are you very afraid of me?”

“No,” Qin Shu said, raising her head. She wasn’t sure if she had hidden her hatred well.

Yan Yang stared at Qin Shu’s face in the mirror and then said, “You look a bit like Ming Shu.”

“You flatter me,” Qin Shu said. “I’m not as good-looking as that young lady.”

“That’s true. Age has set in, but this age also has its own flavor.”

Qin Shu cursed inwardly, “Peh.”

“How old are you?”

“46.”

“Well-maintained, still charming and young-looking. You’re only one year younger than me.”

“Take me back.” Yan Yang finished washing his hands and shook them in the air.

Yan Yang no longer remembered her. Qin Shu lowered her head, touching the sharp object hidden in her cuff.

“Take me back,” Yan Yang turned around. “Why are you looking down again?”

Qin Shu quickly looked up, smiling, and escorted Yan Yang back the way they came, only going as far as the entrance to the hall this time, letting Yan Yang enter by himself. She wouldn’t go in and lower the class of the place.

Yan Yang laughed loudly at this, turned, and asked for her name.

Qin Shu hesitated but still told him her real name: “Qin Shu.”

“Qin Shu, Qin Shu, Qin Shu.” Yan Yang repeated it three times. Qin Shu’s heart clenched in anxiety three times.

“I remember. Can I find you after the banquet ends?”

“Why would CEO Yan look for a waiter like me?” Qin Shu pretended to be frightened, but a sense of glee rose in her heart. If she could contact Yan Yang privately in an isolated space, her plan’s success rate would be higher.

I might not be able to get that young woman Ming Shu from GR company today. Finding a substitute isn’t bad either, Yan Yang thought.

“I have my reasons for looking for you. Are you willing to follow me? You won’t have to be a waiter anymore.”

“I have a husband,” Qin Shu said.

“Even better.”

Qin Shu pretended to run away in panic. This Yan Yang hadn’t changed at all. He wanted anything that looked good.

Yan Yang suddenly felt that this waiter might have more flavor and be more exciting than that young woman Ming Shu. With his influence, he wouldn’t have trouble finding this waiter. The waiter’s husband was probably not very capable, so he could act without worry. However, the person Ming Shu married was questionable. Someone who could marry such a beautiful wife was likely not ordinary. He had to investigate clearly, weigh the pros and cons, and not be greedy for temporary enjoyment.

Yan Yang returned to the hall. Everyone had already taken their seats. The seat reserved for him was not at Ming Shu’s table.

Not only was it at a different table, but it was far away from hers.

Vice President Zhang was also a bit envious. Ming Shu and Ling Han accompanied the American representatives and sat at the President’s table. Mia was also there, leaving no extra seats for him. He was furious, but could only smile.

“Old Zhang, what’s the background of that young woman Ming Shu?” Yan Yang asked him.

Vice President Zhang’s expression changed instantly upon hearing this question. Even though he wanted to curry favor with CEO Yan, he was helpless on this matter and could only advise, “CEO Yan, don’t focus on that young woman anymore. The person she married truly has quite the background.”

“Oh?” Yan Yang turned to glance at Ming Shu, who was very well-protected at the moment, then turned back and smiled, “Old Zhang, saying that makes me even more interested.”

“No, it’s better not to be interested,” Vice President Zhang quickly explained to him. “Ming Shu married Professor Shen from H University, a young and accomplished industry heavyweight, a national key talent. Not only is her own status high and her capability strong, but she is also the sole legal heir of the Shen Group. We really can’t afford to provoke her.”

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