Although he had already become a Department Manager, in reality, he had only been promoted to this position last year.
For many years before that, he was just an ordinary corporate drone.
Based on the current Points he possessed, if he relied solely on his own efforts, it would probably take him more than ten years, or even longer, to have a chance at obtaining a Hukou in the Demon Capital.
Therefore, marrying Zhao Linger undoubtedly became an irreplaceable shortcut if he wanted to quickly reach the peak of his life.
She was not only smart and capable but also had a high income.
What was even more appealing to him was that once he married Zhao Linger, he wouldn't need to buy property, naturally avoiding the burden of heavy mortgage payments.
How could he possibly give up a girl with such qualifications??
Zhang Yue silently told himself inwardly.
So what if Zhao Linger was with Jiang Cheng right now??
They would eventually break up one day, as long as he waited patiently.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yue once again handed the exquisite gift bag he held tightly toward Zhao Linger.
And, using the same old trick, he started his passive-aggressive routine: "Linger, don't be angry. Since today isn't convenient, I'll come back another day. Take this for now."
Facing Zhang Yue's eager flattery, Zhao Linger waved her hand without hesitation, responding decisively, "No, I said I don't want it."
Seeing Zhang Yue's shameless persistence, Jiang Cheng simply couldn't stand it anymore.
He finally understood why Zhao Linger's expression held a mix of awkwardness and helplessness the moment she first saw Zhang Yue.
Presumably, this kind of persistent harassment must happen often.
This kind of person was annoying, Like a simp that couldn't be chased away.
It was Like confessing your love to someone, getting rejected, yet insisting that the other person must accept you.
He even repeatedly emphasized that he would come again next time.
Put nicely, this behavior was called devotion; put crudely, it was called forced buying and selling.
Jiang Cheng immediately pulled Zhao Linger behind him: "Are you blind or deaf, motherf*cker?? If you need Dog Food, just say so. I'll have someone send you a whole truckload so you can eat slowly??"
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Linger couldn't help but let out another burst of laughter.
Hearing the laughter, Zhang Yue's face instantly darkened Like the sky before a storm. He glared fiercely at Jiang Cheng and ground out the question, "What do you mean? Are you calling me a simp??"
"That's why I said you were blind. If you don't know you're a dog, go home and look in the mirror..." At this moment, Jiang Cheng's handsome face was full of the characteristic arrogance and unrestrained air typical of a Second-generation rich.
If it were someone hot-tempered who flared up easily, they probably would have charged forward Like a lit powder keg, trying desperately to fight Jiang Cheng.
But Zhang Yue was inherently a bully who feared the strong.
Although he dared to talk back, he didn't dare to use his hands.
Not to mention that he was significantly shorter than Jiang Cheng.
Crucially, if he were to strike someone, based on his current income, one punch would cost him at least a thousand yuan.
After all, in this expensive metropolis, even a slight scuffle required substantial compensation fees.
He knew that none of the items he brought today as gifts were purchased out of his own pocket.
All these gifts were "wool he fleeced" from the company, including various gifts the company usually prepared for entertaining clients, as well as some usable discount coupons.
Even the pair of exquisite gloves he gave Zhao Linger were winter gifts purchased with departmental funds. In other words, he hadn't spent a single penny during the entire gifting process.
Spending money was something an iron rooster Like him would absolutely never do.
Zhang Yue's face flushed red as he said, "If I'm a simp, then you're a gigolo..."
Seeing that the commotion here seemed unusual, Wang Sheng, who was standing not far away, immediately led his men over.
"Young Master Jiang," Wang Sheng called out respectfully.
Seeing two men dressed as Bodyguards suddenly appear behind Jiang Cheng, Zhang Yue's eager mouth immediately snapped shut.
His gaze involuntarily followed the direction Wang Sheng had come from, finally settling on the black sedan parked outside the alley.
The car was quietly parked there, its body lines smooth, exuding an air of understated luxury.
The body of this car looked Like a rolls-royce??
After seeing this, Zhang Yue's face instantly turned pale.
Although he knew Zhao Linger was rich, her family wasn't wealthy enough to afford a rolls-royce.
So this car belonged to Jiang Cheng???
Recalling the conversation between Zhao Linger and Jiang Cheng just now, and the expression on his own face when he deliberately showed off in front of them, Zhang Yue felt Like an idiot.
The other party drove a rolls-royce.
He even brought Bodyguards with him.
This was simply not someone he could afford to offend.
So, he called Jiang Cheng a gigolo one second, only to immediately contradict himself the next?
Could it be that the one truly being kept was Zhao Linger?!
Don't talk about how the other person relies on their parents while he relies on himself.
The ability to rely on one's parents is also a skill.
After all, reincarnation is a technical skill.
Seeing Jiang Cheng staring intently at him with a cold expression, Zhang Yue's face instantly became extremely colorful.
The raging anger from moments ago vanished without a trace, as if blown away by a gust of wind, replaced by a fawning smile that covered his entire face.
Jiang Cheng gazed at Zhang Yue with a hint of mockery, his lips curving slightly upwards, and slowly asked, "So, do you still think I look Like a gigolo??"
Zhang Yue was already an old hand in the workplace; he had faced many situations more awkward than this during his years at the company.
His rapid ascent to the position of Department Manager relied on more than just his work ability.
It was mostly due to his ability to adapt, observe others keenly, and even master the art of flattery.
He lacked all the useless pretense and pride that often hinders young people.
Otherwise, how could he still shamelessly show up after being rejected so many times by Zhao Linger and her family?
He immediately bowed and scraped to Jiang Cheng, saying, "It's all a misunderstanding. I misspoke just now; the weather is too cold, and my head isn't working right."
Thanks to the big shot [Lao Zhang Who Loves Korean Food] for the God Certification!
Thanks to [Tony xox] for the Inspiration Capsule!
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