Rong Ci snapped back to her senses when she heard Feng Jingxin's voice.
Yesterday, when she fell, he hadn't reached out to help her. When she was injured, he acted as if it were none of his concern. He did this not just because he truly didn't care about her, but perhaps because he was afraid Lin Wu might misunderstand?
In his heart, Lin Wu's thoughts and feelings were the only things that mattered. Whether Rong Ci lived or died didn't register with him at all. Otherwise, how could he have maintained such an attitude while watching her fall and get hurt?
Thinking of this, her expression turned cold. Just as she was about to say there was no need, Feng Tingshen spoke up first.
"Ask your mother."
Hearing this, Jingxin asked Rong Ci, "Mom, Dad wants to know if you want to talk to him on the phone."
Rong Ci pursed her lips and said directly, "No need, Mom is busy."
"Oh..." Jingxin relayed the message to Feng Tingshen. "Dad, Mom said no need."
"Alright," Feng Tingshen replied.
"Then, goodbye, Mom," Jingxin said.
"Goodbye."
After hanging up, Jingxin put the phone down and looked at Feng Tingshen. "Dad, I think Mom is angry."
She didn't know why, but the feeling had just hit her.
Feng Tingshen replied indifferently, "Is that so?"
"Yes."
"Mm."
And with that, the conversation died.
Over the next few days, Rong Ci worked from home.
Jingxin called her every day to check on her injury, but as Rong Ci expected, the girl never mentioned coming to visit.
The "homework" she and Yu Moxun had submitted received a response from Nan Zhizhi two days later. The core technical content she and Yu Moxun had developed would be considered top secret by anyone else, but Nan Zhizhi had torn it apart, calling it worthless.
Consequently, they spent the next two or three days revising their work based on Nan Zhizhi's annotations while balancing their regular duties.
By Monday, Rong Ci's foot had mostly recovered. Though she didn't dare drive yet, she could return to the office as usual.
Once she arrived at the company, Yu Moxun told her, "Feng Tingshen seems truly intent on collaborating with us."
Feng Tingshen hadn't come personally, but he had sent representatives to contact Yu Moxun the previous week. Yu Moxun hadn't told her earlier, fearing it would upset her.
Someone from Feng Tingshen's side was scheduled to arrive shortly. If the meeting went well, they could essentially finalize the preliminary cooperation plan.
The person sent by Feng Tingshen was Director Quan, the technical director of his personal technology company, not an employee of the Feng Group. This was his first time meeting Rong Ci.
Learning that Rong Ci also worked on the technical side, he greeted her politely. "Hello, Miss Rong."
"Hello," Rong Ci replied.
The ensuing exchange was very pleasant.
At noon, Changmo acted as the host, inviting several people from Feng Tingshen's company to lunch.
When they reached the restaurant and stepped out of the car, they happened to run into Feng Tingshen and Lin Wu, who were also getting out of a vehicle. Seeing them, Rong Ci's footsteps faltered.
Yu Moxun rubbed his brow, not expecting such a coincidence.
Director Quan's eyes lit up as he called out, "President Feng!"
Feng Tingshen and Lin Wu turned around. Both seemed somewhat surprised to see Rong Ci and Yu Moxun.
After nodding to Rong Ci and Yu Moxun, Director Quan walked toward Feng Tingshen and Lin Wu. Since Feng Tingshen had already seen them and they were about to become partners, Rong Ci and Yu Moxun had no choice but to follow.
Director Quan clearly knew Lin Wu as well, greeting her warmly. "Miss Lin."
"Hello," Lin Wu replied, her tone somewhat cold.
Director Quan didn't mind. After all, Lin Wu was the person Feng Tingshen held most dear and was likely to become their boss's wife in the future. It was only natural for her to maintain an air of superiority before subordinates.
Director Quan looked at Rong Ci and the others, then explained to Feng Tingshen, "I went to Changmo today to discuss the collaboration. Since it's lunchtime, I came out to eat with President Yu and his team."
Feng Tingshen nodded and shook his hand. "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's only right," Director Quan replied.
Feng Tingshen shifted his gaze to Rong Ci and Yu Moxun, then addressed the latter. "President Yu."
As for Rong Ci, he didn't say a word.
Yu Moxun acknowledged him and suddenly asked, "Since we've run into each other, why not join us?"
"No," Feng Tingshen said. "I have a private arrangement. It wouldn't be convenient. I'll treat you to a meal another time when the opportunity arises."
A private arrangement? He meant a date with Lin Wu. He didn't want to be disturbed.
Yu Moxun chuckled internally but kept a smile on his face. "You're too kind, President Feng."
As for Lin Wu, she did want more contact with Yu Moxun, but she naturally cared more about Feng Tingshen. Seeing how much he valued their date made her happy, and she certainly didn't want their personal time interrupted by others.
Hearing Feng Tingshen's words, she didn't say much more and simply left with him.
Once they were out of earshot, Yu Moxun asked, "Director Quan, do you know Miss Lin as well?"
"We've met a few times," Director Quan said. "As you know, President Feng is very devoted to her. He's brought her to the office several times."
So that was how it was.
Rong Ci realized that even though she had been married to Feng Tingshen for years and generally knew which companies he had founded, she had never set foot in any of them. He didn't allow it. And yet, the things he forbade her from doing were open to Lin Wu without restriction...
While Director Quan wasn't paying attention, Yu Moxun lowered his voice. "After the 'farce' at the last charity gala and the tech expo last week, the Lin family has built quite a network here in Ducheng. Word is they've already secured several projects in the last few days."
Once those projects were completed, those few deals alone would be enough for the Lin family to establish a firm foothold in the capital. The success many businessmen dreamed of was achieved by the Lin family in just a few days thanks to Feng Tingshen's assistance. Plenty of outsiders were green with envy.
Hearing this, Rong Ci looked down and gave a soft "Mm."
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