wavenovel Chapter 37 Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped.
Chapter 37 Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped.
The riverside is not far from here; it's only a ten-minute drive away.
At this time, there weren't many people along the riverbank; only a few couples were taking a walk, and some people were jogging.
Chen Mo found a parking space, parked the car, and helped Shen Qingyue to sit down on a bench by the river.
A cool, refreshing breeze blew in from the river, carrying moist air.
Shen Qingyue closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Comfortable……"
She leaned against the bench, her long hair blowing in the wind, a few strands clinging to her cheeks.
Chen Mo sat next to her, looking at the lights on the opposite bank of the river, without saying a word.
The two sat quietly for a while.
"Chen Mo."
Shen Qingyue suddenly spoke, her voice very soft.
"Um?"
"Why do people live such a tiring life?"
Chen Mo paused for a moment, then turned to look at her.
Shen Qingyue kept her eyes closed, a faint, bitter smile playing on her lips.
"Mr. Shen, you..."
"We're not at the office now, so we don't need to be so formal."
Shen Qingyue interrupted him, opened her eyes, looked at the river, and smiled, "I'm actually your senior, a year ahead of you. Call me Sister Qingyue."
"Forehead……"
Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, not expecting the other party to take the initiative to get closer to him.
The title "Sister Qingyue" is not just a simple way of addressing someone; it represents your future support in the company.
It means that the other party is showing goodwill towards you.
"Sister Qingyue."
Chen Mo changed his form of address and tentatively asked, "Is something on your mind?"
Shen Qingyue was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.
"Have worries? Who doesn't have worries?"
She turned to look at Chen Mo, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and asked, "Don't you have anything on your mind?"
"..." Chen Mo.
"You know what? I'm actually quite envious of you."
Chen Mo asked疑惑地问道, "Envious of me?"
You're a rich capitalist's daughter, and you envy me, a mere beast of burden?
I envy you; you were born to be able to lie flat.
"Um."
Shen Qingyue nodded, her tone tinged with self-deprecation.
"Although you don't have a high position now, you have earned every step of the way through your own efforts. Your abilities have been recognized, your achievements have been acknowledged, and promotions and raises are only natural. Isn't that great?"
"..."
Chen Mo remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
In his view, his boss was just drunk and being dramatic for no reason!
"I'm different."
Shen Qingyue withdrew her gaze and looked at the river.
"My father is the chairman of the company. From the first day I joined the company, I was labeled as a 'nepotism employee'."
No matter how hard I work or how much I achieve, people will always say, "That's because your dad is the chairman of the board."
It seems like everything I have is due to my connections, and has nothing to do with my abilities.
Her voice was calm, but Chen Mo could hear the helplessness and grievance in it.
"When I first joined the company, I started from the most basic position. I was the first to arrive and the last to leave every day, working overtime and working desperately."
In three years, I rose from a regular employee to a department manager, achieving the best performance in the entire company.
But some people still say it's because your dad is helping you behind the scenes.
Shen Qingyue gave a bitter smile.
"Later, I took the initiative to request a transfer to the least profitable business department and spent two years turning it into a new growth point for the company."
This time, no one said I relied on my dad, but they said it was because I'm pretty and know how to pull strings.
She turned her head and looked at Chen Mo.
"Isn't it ridiculous? It seems like no matter what a woman does in the workplace, she's wrong."
You rely on your abilities, but others say you rely on your connections.
You rely on your abilities, but people say you rely on your looks.
It's as if we don't deserve to succeed based on our own abilities.
"..."
Chen Mo listened quietly.
Public opinion can be a powerful force.
He only knew that Shen Qingyue was the company's vice president, capable, with a strong background, and the envy of countless people.
But I never imagined that she also had so much helplessness and grievances behind her.
"Sister Qingyue, you don't need to care what others say. You're just wasting your own time and energy."
Chen Mo comforted him, saying, "Those who truly understand you and like you know your abilities and contributions."
Just like in this project, the solutions you proposed, the resources you secured, and the relationships you coordinated are all real contributions.
So why bother caring about what those jealous people think? Just do your own thing. Anyway, it's your family's company, so let them say what they want in private, it's none of your business.
Shen Qingyue looked at him, her gaze softening.
"Do you really think so?"
"Um."
Chen Mo nodded and smiled, "At least in my opinion, you are a respectable boss."
He is capable, decisive, and willing to give his subordinates opportunities.
"While my own efforts contributed to this promotion, your recognition and support are indispensable, and I am very grateful to you."
These words were spoken sincerely, without a trace of flattery.
Upon hearing this, a genuine smile finally appeared on Shen Qingyue's lips.
"Thank you, Chen Mo."
She turned her head and continued to look at the river.
"Actually, I sometimes know that I shouldn't care too much about what others think."
But that's how people are; the more they care about something, the more easily it troubles them.
"I understand."
Chen Mo said, "However, I think you have done a very good job. At least among the people I know, you are a rare female leader who is both capable and has a broad vision."
Stop flattering me.
Shen Qingyue glared at him with a smile, but her eyes held a hint of amusement.
"I'm telling the truth."
Chen Mo smiled too.
The two sat for a while longer.
Chen Mo said, "Sister Qingyue, it's getting late, let me take you home."
"Um."
This time, Shen Qingyue did not refuse.
Chen Mo helped her to her feet and walked towards the parking lot.
After getting on the bus, Shen Qingyue gave an address, which was a well-known high-end residential area in Jiangzhou.
Chen Mo set the navigation and drove smoothly.
On the way, Shen Qingyue leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes to rest.
When they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, Chen Mo stopped the car.
"Sister Qingyue, we've arrived."
Shen Qingyue opened her eyes and looked out the window.
"Thank you, Chen Mo."
She unbuckled her seatbelt, preparing to get out of the car, but suddenly stopped again.
Don't tell anyone what I'm telling you today.
"I see."
Chen Mo nodded: "Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped."
"Um."
Shen Qingyue pushed open the car door and, seeing Chen Mo also preparing to get out, asked in confusion, "Why are you getting out?"
"I'm going out to catch a bus home."
"Just drive my car back."
Shen Qingyue said, "Anyway, I don't use the car much on weekends, so you can pick me up on Monday."
"Alright, Qingyue, take care."
After watching Shen Qingyue enter the elevator, Chen Mo slowly started the car, turned around, and drove away.
Thinking back to our conversation by the river that evening.
In his mind, Shen Qingyue's image changed from a high-ranking company vice president to an ordinary woman with flesh and blood who could get tired and wronged.
It turns out that everyone has their own hardships.
Anyway, he is now full of expectations for life, working hard to improve his various attributes, to become the person he wants to be, and to live the life he wants to live.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall what Su Xiao had said about abs that day.
What woman wouldn't like a man with abs?
While taking a shower, Chen Mo looked at his now-uniform abs and suddenly missed the four-pack he had when he was in school.
[The system has detected significant emotional fluctuations in the host, triggering a new task.]
[Task Name: Brave Fitness]
[Task: Sign up for a gym membership and create a fitness plan!]
[Task Rewards: Appearance +1, Health +3, Courage +200]
[Note: Who says middle age is the beginning of a man's decline? With enough dedication to fitness, you too can have a physique that will make women drool!]