He plays a domineering CEO in a short drama, starting by educating his employees about the law.

(Happy New Year! Wishing all readers all the best, may all your wishes come true, and may everything go smoothly!)

Pang Cheng suppressed his doubts.

He was now certain once again that Shen Qingxi definitely knew something.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have suddenly brought up Liu Ruyan.

Although I don't know why it reminded my young master of Liu Ruyan, the ice block in front of outsiders, and the sweet girl in front of Shen Qingxi.

However, he felt that his young master had accidentally let it slip.

Nangong Duoduo forcibly suppressed her dissatisfaction.

He said with a smile, "Brother Qingxi, he is from Hong Kong. He is from the Ji family in Hong Kong, and they have a pretty big business there."

This time, they want to collaborate with us.

Shen Qingxi asked in confusion, "Cooperation? Us?"

Nangong Duoduo nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"

Shen Qingxi raised his hand: "From which 'door' are we referring to?"

Nangong Duoduo's lips twitched slightly.

Honestly, sometimes she would doubt herself, wondering what it was about Shen Qingxi that she had fallen for.

This kind of man, with that mouth, is destined to be single forever; that's the fate he deserves.

Nangong Duoduo took a deep breath.

She had already come up with a reason.

Ji Boda's visit to her this time was beyond her expectations.

However, it's not without its advantages.

At least, through the project brought by Ji Boda.

This gave her the opportunity to get to know Shen Qingxi.

She was still struggling with what to use as a stepping stone to get in touch with Shen Qingxi.

After all, simply relying on what you know from childhood might not be enough to get started.

Nangong Duoduo said, "It's like this, Brother Qingxi, Ji Boda brought a project."

This project is quite large, and I've only recently returned to Jiangcheng to develop my career, so I'm a little overwhelmed by this business.

We're childhood friends, so I thought I'd come to Qingxi and we could work together on this project!

"Here I am, I've even brought the business plan."

As she spoke, Nangong Duoduo placed a folder in front of Shen Qingxi.

Shen Qingxi looked at Nangong Duoduo with suspicion, then at Ji Boda.

He then handed the folder to Pang Cheng.

Pang Cheng understood immediately and started flipping through the folder.

A moment later.

He said, "No problem, Mr. Shen. This project is indeed excellent, and the profits are quite considerable!"

Shen Qingxi nodded: "Okay, I understand. But it's getting late, let's talk about this again when we have time. I need to go back and rest too!"

As he spoke, Shen Qingxi stood up abruptly.

Nangong Duoduo was stunned for a moment.

But they didn't stop them.

Instead, he said, "Well then, Brother Qingxi, get some rest. If you've made up your mind, you can contact me directly. Here's my business card!"

Nangong Duoduo handed her business card to Shen Qingxi.

The business card is pink, with a rabbit design in the upper right corner.

It doesn't look like a female CEO's business card; it looks like a kindergarten child's drawing.

Shen Qingxi gave Nangong Duoduo a strange look.

This business card isn't very proper.

Little did Shen Qingxi know that the business card was specially made by Nangong Duoduo.

This is the only one I made; it's specifically for Shen Qingxi.

Shen Qingxi put the business card away: "Okay, then let's meet up next time."

After saying that, Shen Qingxi left with Pang Cheng.

When passing by Ji Boda.

Ji Boda stepped aside and nodded slightly to Shen Qingxi.

To be honest, he has a lot of manners.

After Shen Qingxi left.

The smile on Nangong Duoduo's face disappeared.

She glanced at Ji Boda and said, "Let's wait for Qingxi's news. I'm leaving too!"

"Young Master Ji, you can do whatever you want."

After saying that, Nangong Duoduo also turned and left.

Ji Boda shook his head.

"System, this world seems to be sick. Nangong Duoduo's mood changes way too fast!"

[Ding, there's nothing we can do, this is the character design of the female supporting characters in this world. To be precise, they are not female supporting characters, but female villains!]

They are staunch supporters of Shen Qingxi.

Ji Boda said, "I think the author of this book is a bit crazy. Shen Qingxi is a protagonist, but he's a male supporting character!"

My idiot older brother is actually the male lead? I really can't understand it.

[Host, isn't Ji Bochang outrageous enough?]

Ji Boda fell silent.

Think about Ji Bochang's experience.

Ji Boda said, "Alright, you're right. My older brother is indeed destined to be a protagonist. Okay, let's not talk about that. I've given away such a big business deal, Shen Qingxi should have some trust in me by now!"

[Checking Shen Qingxi's trust value.]

Shen Qingxi's current trust level: -100!

Ji Boda's eyes widened instantly.

"How is this possible? System, are you broken? How come Shen Qingxi's trust value is so low? It's so low it's practically negative."

[Ding, the system is not broken; this is how the panel displays.]

Ji Boda fell silent. What exactly went wrong?

This project of his was absolutely free money, even if he couldn't gain Shen Qingxi's direct trust.

She should have some feelings for him too.

No matter what, you can't just say it's negative 100.

He couldn't figure out where the problem lay.

This simply doesn't make sense.

Meanwhile, on the way back to the Shen family villa.

The folder that Nangong Duoduo had just given me was carelessly tossed onto my seat.

Shen Qingxi, on the other hand, was playing games on his phone.

Pang Cheng glanced at Shen Qingxi in the rearview mirror.

"Young Master Shen, you don't seem very interested in this project."

Shen Qingxi asked, "Should I be interested in this project?"

Pang Cheng said, "This project is indeed very profitable. The upgrade of AI computing power can be applied to many areas, and this project has enormous potential!"

Shen Qingxi put down her phone.

"Old Pang, if we hadn't grown up together, do you know what your behavior just now reminded me of?"

Pang Cheng was taken aback: "What?"

Shen Qingxi laughed and said, "You're the mole!"

With a sudden stop, Shen Qingxi's head hit the seat.

"Damn it, Lao Pang, you let me know, are you planning to silence me now?"

Pang Cheng turned his head.

"Why do you say that? I will never betray you, never!"

Pang Cheng said solemnly, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He was afraid that Shen Qingxi wouldn't trust him, and besides, he absolutely couldn't bear the label of "traitor."

Shen Qingxi rubbed his forehead: "Why are you reacting so strongly? We grew up together, how could I not know you?"

How could I not trust you? I was just saying it casually!

Pang Cheng looked at the expression on Shen Qingxi's face.

He breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing that Shen Qingxi was not faking it.

"What's on your mind?"

Pang Cheng asked.

Shen Qingxi said, "Old Pang, you grew up with me, so you should know my parents. My mom has always doted on me since I was little."

She almost never scolded me, and she rarely taught me anything. From childhood to adulthood, she only taught me one thing, the only thing.

Pang Cheng asked in confusion, "What?"

Shen Qingxi leaned back in his seat and said, "If someone throws a pie at you, then that pie must be poisoned!"