NFBE Chapter 318 The one who caused all the trouble was actually him (2)
Chapter 318 The one who caused all the trouble was actually him (2)
Once outside the restaurant, Fisher swiped the screen and asked, "Hello, who is this?" Actually, he remembered the phone number, but he wasn't quite sure who the person on the other end was.
"Director Fisher must have a bad memory, forgetting me so quickly?"
Fisher raised an eyebrow: "I really don't remember."
The other party was visibly embarrassed, but still chuckled, "Director Fisher, you remember I asked you to give Yan Zuozuo a vacation, right? I just came to confirm."
Sure enough it was him!
Hilton paused for a moment, then said indifferently, "Giving Yan Zuozuo a long vacation isn't impossible, but the company is quite busy lately, so even if she does take a vacation, it will be a while. The matter can be coordinated, but the timing is inconvenient."
"So you mean you're not agreeing?" The other person's tone changed abruptly, and they raised their voice, saying, "Director Fisher, aren't you afraid of what the higher-ups will say?"
"Higher up? Who is higher up? When will the official document be mailed over? Besides, Fan Hua Design is operating legally, and Ms. Yan Zuozuo is working diligently. Is that illegal?"
"Are you refusing to cooperate and suspecting me of talking nonsense?" the other party said angrily.
Fisher sneered: "No, no, I'm just a nobody, how could I dare to question the decision made by the higher-ups? It's just that the timing is really unfortunate, and Yan Zuozuo is President Chi's wife, the boss's wife of the entire Chi Group. If I ask her to take a vacation now, it won't be easy to explain to President Chi, after all, I'm just an employee."
The other party paused, not expecting Fisher to be so difficult. He immediately became angry and embarrassed, "Fisher, I'm warning you now, you'd better do as I say, or you won't be the only one who suffers! We're all men, and I'm giving you a piece of advice: you have a bright future ahead of you, don't ruin yourself because of a woman."
"Thanks for the reminder, but as the head of Fan Hua Design, if I can't even protect my own subordinates, wouldn't I be laughed at? If there's nothing else, I won't bother you any longer, that's all!" With that, Fisher hung up the phone, his brows furrowed.
"Got into trouble?" He had just turned around when he saw Yi Fanxi standing behind him.
Fisher looked him up and down, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It's not me, it's Zuo Zuo."
He had initially thought Yi Fanxi was just an ordinary person with a design genius and a keen sense of fashion, and hadn't questioned his identity much. However, after learning from Adrian tonight that Yi Fanxi had personally invited him, he suddenly felt that this man was probably not simple.
It's important to know that anyone personally invited by Adrian is no ordinary person. However, he had already investigated Yi Fanxi's background, and aside from being a design genius and a critic, he didn't seem to have anything particularly special about him.
Could it be that they've hidden their identity?
He stroked his chin, recalling his earlier conversation with Adrian, "Don't mess with that man, he's not someone you can afford to offend."
Who exactly is this man who could make the usually aloof and cold Adrian say such things? Fisher's eyes flickered. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was filled with doubts in his heart.
Yi Fanxi didn't care what Fisher was thinking, and remained as cold as ever. If you didn't look closely, it would be hard to notice the sudden chill that had risen in his eyes. "Who?"
This tone... is very unusual!
Fisher looked at him with great interest. It seemed that this man was also very nervous about Yan Zuozuo. Did he have some other purpose as well?
However, now is not the time to study this. If Yi Fanxi's identity is really as mysterious as Adrian said, then he would certainly be a powerful figure to protect Yan Zuozuo.
He shrugged: "The people above are connected to certain royal relatives. They say they're giving Zuo Zuo a long leave, to await a summons. But it's just a pretext to suspend her from her duties. I'm afraid she's involved in some shady interests."
Yi Fanxi narrowed his eyes, his deep black pupils shifting unpredictably. He nodded, said nothing, and coolly turned to leave.
Fisher stared at his back for a long time. He was very thin and tall, very handsome and perfect. If he were a model or acted in a TV series, he would definitely become a big star.
Hmm! If this man also has a mysterious silhouette... tsk, how are other Earthlings supposed to live?
Inside the restaurant, Yan Zuozuo savored the food with relish, occasionally exchanging cooking tips with Song Yutong and Tong Shili. She would occasionally mention Lu Yaoyuan's favorite dishes, clearly hinting at trying to bring Song Yutong and Lu Yaoyuan together.
Song Yutong responded generously, saying that it wasn't a secret that she liked Lu Yaoyuan, so there was nothing to be ashamed of. She even took the initiative to ask about cooking secrets, frankly stating that she wanted to conquer Lu Yaoyuan's stomach.
The two were chatting enthusiastically, but even in such a harmonious and beautiful scene, there were always some spoilers. For example, Qin Yun's gaze, which seemed to want to kill Yan Zuozuo, left her speechless.
"Why haven't I seen President Chi these past two days?" Qin Yun suddenly asked.
Yan Zuozuo's heart tightened: "He's away on a business trip."
"Oh, is that so? You didn't come with me? To be honest, with President Chi's status, there are probably many women who have their eyes on him. You really don't trust him to go out alone."
Yan Zuozuo glanced at her: "Only women who lack confidence need to worry. I believe in my husband, and I believe in myself even more."
"Haven't you heard the saying, 'Blind confidence equals ignorance'?" Qin Yun replied indifferently.
Yan Zuozuo looked at her, wondering what good it did for her to bicker with her so tirelessly every day. She smiled and said, "It's still better than some people mistaking shamelessness for ignorance. It's not pleasant to be met with indifference, is it?"
puff!
Song Yutong and Tong Shili burst out laughing at the same time, which immediately made Qin Yun's expression change drastically. "Yan Zuozuo, what do you mean by that? We're all sitting at the same table, and we're colleagues after all. Isn't it too much to humiliate people like this?"
Yan Zuozuo's smile vanished, and she became displeased. "I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will repay them a hundredfold."
"You!" Qin Yun clenched his fists in anger, staring intently at Yan Zuozuo.
Yan Zuozuo had nothing to fear; she remained calm and collected even when faced with Yan's fiery gaze.
Just then, the waiter brought the dishes over. Song Yutong and Tong Shili, seemingly oblivious to Qin Yun's furious expression, called out to Yan Zuozuo, "Zuozuo, hurry up and eat! It tastes great!"
Yan Zuozuo withdrew her gaze from Qin Yun's, who was locked in a stalemate, and began to eat. No one paid any attention to Qin Yun, so she slammed her chopsticks heavily on the table, her chest heaving with anger.
Even before she knew Fisher's identity, she was determined to have him. Now that she knows his identity and the interests he represents, she's even less likely to let go. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will die!
Her sinister gaze fixed on Yan Zuozuo, her mind racing.
Yan Zuozuo's phone rang; it was Chi Moqing calling. Overjoyed, she quickly answered, "Husband!"
Hearing her surprised voice, Chi Moqing laughed out loud, "Wife, have you eaten?"
"I'm eating now. What about you? Have you eaten yet?" Yan Zuozuo glanced at Tong Shili and Song Yutong, then got up and walked to the side.
"Not yet, I was just about to go eat." Chi Moqing's voice was still gentle and soothing. "I just called home, and the nanny said you haven't returned yet. When does the fashion show end?"
Yan Zuozuo pondered for a moment: "It's over now, but the director said we should stay a few more days." She sighed slightly, somewhat regretfully, "It's a pity you didn't come. The clothes we exhibited this time sold very well! But it's okay, I recorded it and will show it to you when I get home."
Chi Moqing paused for a moment before saying, "Okay, let's watch it together when I get back."
Yan Zuozuo had a satisfied smile on her face, but it didn't last long before her face fell again, and she asked in a muffled voice, "Honey, can I call you anytime from now on?"
Chi Moqing didn't speak immediately, but after a while said, "I'm having some trouble here, can I call you?"
Yan Zuozuo's heart tightened immediately, and her unease intensified. Normally, Chi Moqing would never say such a thing unless something had truly happened to him.
"Okay, then you have to promise me you'll eat on time, get plenty of rest, and think of me..." For some reason, her eyes welled up with tears as she spoke. She knew he was hiding something from her, but she couldn't bear to expose him. She wanted him to pretend he knew nothing and remain happy, so at least he could feel at ease.
Chi Moqing chuckled softly, "I know, I'm thinking about you all the time right now. Be a good girl and wait for me at home. I have other things to do, so I'll hang up now."
"Okay..." Before Yan Zuozuo could finish the word, Chi Moqing had already hung up, seemingly in a hurry. She gripped her phone tightly, her anxiety overwhelming her.
In the president's office of the German branch of the Chi family, two men in police uniforms stood there respectfully and asked, "President Chi, may we come with you now?"
Chi Moqing nodded, gripped her phone tightly, stood up, and walked outside.
When Yan Zuozuo returned to the restaurant, she was clearly in low spirits and ate absentmindedly.
Song Yutong looked at her curiously: "Zuozuo, what's wrong?"
Yan Zuozuo snapped out of her reverie and shook her head. "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some other things."
"Really nothing? I think something serious is going on. Look at you, so distraught. Did President Chi really do something shameful outside?" Qin Yun said with ill intent. Seeing that Yan Zuozuo was unhappy, she became even happier. "As the saying goes, showing off your love will lead to a quick demise. Mrs. Chi, you should be careful when you flaunt your happiness. Be careful not to turn your joy into sorrow, or even the Buddha can't save you."
Yan Zuozuo was in a bad mood, while Qin Yun was gloating. She wasn't as easy to bully as before, so she deliberately snorted twice, "Even if joy turns to sorrow, it's still a kind of joy. It's much better than those who try every means to be happy but can't find joy and are even annoying. You shouldn't force people who aren't yours. You'll only end up with nothing."
Qin Yun's expression hardened, and his hands clenched tightly: "You..."
Yan Zuozuo ate heartily with a smug smile on her face, making Qin Yun want to kill her.
Just then, Yan Zuozuo's phone rang again. Thinking it was Chi Moqing, she quickly took it out.
However, when she saw the incoming call, she was taken aback. The number was unfamiliar; she didn't recognize it. Who could it be?