Chapter 262: 262
All heads turned simultaneously to look at Fan Jie when he said that .
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He stood at the door staring, blinking innocently .
Liu Zhixing’s eyes widened with surprise, as though he’d seen a ghost .
Zhang Chunhua had an expression of disbelief on his face .
Even Shi Nianyao was astonished .
Fan Jie continued, “Is this a bad time? I can always come back after you’ve settled all your differences . ”
Liu Zhixing quickly went up to Fan Jie . “Mr Fan, you’re here!”
Fan Jie nodded and said in an embarrassed tone, “I’m so sorry . I had to reschedule my plans yesterday as something came up in the last minute . Have I caught you at a bad time coming unannounced today?”
“Not at all! We have time, of course!” Suddenly Liu Zhixing was all pleasant and polite towards Qiao Lian, a drastic change from just a moment ago, when he had been glaring at her furiously . “Hurry up, Xiao Lian[1 . Affectionate way of referring to Qiao Lian] . Take Mr Fan to the meeting room . ”
Qiao Lian simply nodded .
Everyone had left the meeting room by now .
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Qiao Lian said in a business-like tone, as she picked up the audio recorder, “Mr Fan, would you mind if I recorded today’s interview?”
Fan Jie scratched his head . “Sister-in-law… are you still mad at me?”
Qiao Lian looked away . “No . ”
She was more disappointed than angry .
But she understood too that Fan Jie didn’t have much of a choice either .
After all, Fan Jie was Shen Liangchuan’s friend, not hers .
Hence, it was better for her to keep an appropriate distance .
“Sister-in-law, I—”
“Mr Fan, shall we begin?”
Fan Jie was about to say something, but he stopped . Eventually he hung his head and said, “Sure . ”
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After the interview, Qiao Lian shook his hand and expressed her appreciation, “Thank you for working with us . ”
She was cordial and polite .
Fan Jie again looked like he was on the verge of speaking, but he finally just gave a sigh . “You’re most welcome . ”
Qiao Lian then saw Fan Jie out .
After Fan Jie left, Qiao Lian returned to her office upstairs and started to work on the interview article fully concentrated .
After finishing the interview article, however, the passing of time once more started tormenting Qiao Lian .
Her thoughts kept going back to the scene of the night before .
She couldn’t help but give out a bitter laugh .
Even if she had been at her worst mood and had given her pet dog a little kick, she would have eventually felt apologetic .
But what was she to this man Shen Liangchuan?
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Qiao Lian tried her best to suppress her own bitterness and stop herself from thinking these things .
It was six in the evening .
The office was slowly emptying .
Qiao Lian didn’t feel like leaving, even though she had switched her computer off .
No matter how much she didn’t want to see Shen Liangchuan, Qiao Yi was waiting for her at home .
She went downstairs, intending to hail a cab on the street . However as she waited, a nondescript sedan halted beside her .
She froze momentarily when she recognized the familiar car .
Shortly after, the door of the front passenger seat was swung open . Looking in, she saw Shen Liangchuan in the driver seat, staring back at her .
He looked tired, probably from not having rested well the night before . But as usual, he was cold and aloof .
Qiao Lian clenched her fists and stood where she was, motionless .
She didn’t feel like getting into the car .
Shen Liangchuan silently responded with equal stubbornness, as though giving a signal that he wouldn’t leave if she didn’t get into the car .
The car door remained open and curious passers-by were stopping to observe this awkward scene . A small crowd was beginning to gather .
Shen Liangchuan didn’t have his sunglasses and mask on today .
Qiao Lian gritted her teeth as she realized this .
Eventually she got into the car .
Right after she shut the car door, Shen Liangchuan dropped a document on her lap . He was expressionless .
Qiao Lian’s gaze narrowed as she read the heading of the document .