Chapter 175 A clever move: retreating to advance
Knowing where to eat and having time makes things much easier.

Among all the people she knew, Han Ziyang was the one she doted on the most, and Shen Zhaoyi couldn't quite explain why.

Perhaps it's because my mind is too pure?

Like a puppy that wholeheartedly circles around you, making you want to reach out and pat its head.

After a few games, Han Ziyang was called to the cafeteria by his roommate. Through his earpiece, he heard Han Ziyang's voice, which clearly carried a hint of reluctance: "Sister... I'll go eat first then?"

"Go ahead,"

"eat more."

After receiving these two replies, Han Ziyang took his phone and walked out of the dormitory building.

After her team voice chat was disconnected, Shen Zhaoyi glanced at the shop and, seeing that there were no new skin events available, logged out of the game.

Even a clever cook can't cook without rice, and money can't buy a heartfelt connection.

What should I give as a birthday gift?
On the way to the cafeteria, Wang Lei hooked his arm around Han Ziyang's neck and whispered, "Did the rich lady know it was your birthday?"

"Ah."

"What did she say? What was her response?"

Wang Lei's words, of course, include both spiritual and material aspects.

Han Ziyang said helplessly, "My sister asked me what I wanted."

"But I really can't think of anything."

The distress revealed in his words caused Wang Lei great distress.

How can someone be so young and have no desires or wants?
He always felt that Yangzai and the rich woman's paths would not intersect for a long time.

He kicked aside a pebble on the roadside, swallowing the rest of his words. Children and grandchildren have their own lives…

No, it's about everyone minding their own business!

He can't say another word, or the readers will really come after him and yell at him in the book.

On the other side, Shen Zhaoyi, after much deliberation, decided to have dinner first.

But instead of ordering takeout, we went to that private restaurant we thought was pretty good, to treat our stomachs that weren't being taken care of by Auntie and Xu Meng.

As she drove out of the garage, she looked at the closed yard across the street and hesitated.

How about we make another appointment?
But the thought only flashed through my mind; it's okay to offer a warm welcome only once or twice.

Whether it's because she's busy with work or something else, not replying to messages is a "fatal offense" in her eyes!
I stepped on the gas and turned to leave, quickly blending into the midday traffic after exiting the residential area.

Stepping into this private restaurant again after two months, Shen Zhaoyi suddenly felt like saying something—

Things have changed!

At that time, after I had just connected to the system, I felt more of a sense of emptiness from suddenly having so much free time.

But now, after adapting to this kind of life.

I can send gifts to my cybernetic boyfriend every day and go wherever I want without any worries. It's a really pleasant feeling!
After we sat down and ordered, the dishes were served quickly.

When eating alone, a mobile phone becomes a tool to relieve boredom.

Shen Zhaoyi scrolled through her WeChat Moments, slowly stuffing food into her mouth, when she saw Zhang Yue's post: [Whoever wants to be in Class B can go; I'm not putting up with this anymore!]

Does this mean he/she has resigned?

After liking the post to show my approval, I continued scrolling down and soon received a private message from the other party.

[Zhaoyi! How have you been lately?]

Shen Zhaoyi cut out and replied, "It's alright."

But given the current atmosphere, it wouldn't be right not to ask how she resigned.

So, while biting my chopsticks, I used both hands to quickly type: [Looking at your post, what happened?]

Zhang Yue seemed to want to say the same thing to her, and the two hit it off immediately.

First, she sent a frustrated emoji, then started complaining:
I've started my company!

[A salary of 3,000, a job that pays 8,000, and you still have to put up with your boss's nasty attitude every day!]

Continuing down this path would be irresponsible towards the breast cancer!

Upon seeing these words, Shen Zhaoyi immediately realized that the boss with the sour expression was referring to Manager Zhang. She was curious; was this guy still up to his old tricks?
[More than that!]

I hate these greasy old men the most!

Zhang Yue got a little excited and then switched to voice messages, complaining to her about the bizarre things her "Mediterranean" hair had been up to for the past two months.

After finishing, he didn't forget to drop a shocking bombshell on Shen Zhaoyi.

"Evil people will be punished by evil people. As for his harassment of female colleagues, I don't know who told his wife about it."

"It wasn't a message; it was printed out and posted in his mother-in-law's neighborhood, naming him by name."

"This move is shameful both inside and out."

"Guess what? His wife stormed into his workplace that very afternoon, pointing her finger at him and yelling at him. It was quite a scene!"

Shen Zhaoyi immediately perked up and busied herself asking for more details.

When he learned that she still had the video recorded that day, he didn't even bother to eat and immediately asked her out.

Are you free right now?

Zhang Yue knew what she meant, and at that moment she also wanted to vent her frustrations.

The two arranged to meet at a bubble tea shop near their former workplace.

Half an hour later.

Shen Zhaoyi drove there and arrived a while earlier. After ordering all the drinks, she saw Zhang Yue push the door open and come in.

With a wave of her hand, she called out, "Yueyue, over here!"

The man walked over and scrutinized the man again.

"I was a little lost after resigning, but seeing how radiant you look now, I suddenly feel that not working isn't such a bad thing after all!" Zhang Yue sat down, utterly astonished by Shen Zhaoyi's transformation.

But she only understood half of the reason behind it.

What truly sustains a person is the balance in their bank account.

Shen Zhaoyi naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal the truth and just brush it off before asking about the melon.

She really didn't expect that this piece of trash, Manager Zhang, would get his comeuppance so soon.

Zhang Yue stirred the mango pomelo sago in front of her and continued the conversation: "You didn't see it! His wife grabbed Manager Zhang by the few hairs he had left and dragged him into the office. Then you could hear him crying and apologizing inside."

"Wait a minute!" Shen Zhaoyi asked curiously, "Manager Zhang just took it like that without fighting back?"

"His wife got him this job. If he dares to fight back, he'll be left with nothing tomorrow!"

"At his age, and still so disheveled, he's not stupid. Between divorce and being beaten, of course he'd choose the latter!"

The two laughed heartily, drawing frequent glances from students at the next table.

After laughing enough, Zhang Yue pulled up the video recording from that time.

It's only thanks to everyone being on the gossip side that she was able to keep this inside information.

Shen Zhaoyi had known before that this manager had gotten the job through connections, but she only found out today that it was all thanks to his wife.

“So!” Zhang Yue suddenly exclaimed, “Between men and women, it’s all about who’s stronger and who’s in control.”

"What if they're all pretty good?"

"They're all amazing?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yue gave a fair answer: "Then let's see who gives in first!"

"In this situation, the one who is willing to take the initiative to bend down is the real winner."

"It's like taming a horse. The tighter you tighten the reins, the more it will buck. But if you loosen them occasionally, it will obediently follow you."

The words may be crude, but they make sense. Shen Zhaoyi paused, her hand holding the straw still.

Zhang Yue's words made it easy for her to connect them to Cheng Yubai's recent changes.

She is someone who wants to be in control in relationships, but suddenly she starts to show weakness and compromise.

That makes sense now.

What a great move to turn retreat into advance!


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