Chapter 35 Blocked at the Gate by Company Security and Being Difficult

After Zhou Weiqi was confronted, Yang Ying’s enthusiasm noticeably faded.

Protected well by her family, Yang Ying had a straightforward and innocent personality; wherever she went, others tended to accommodate her.

She didn’t know how to cheer Zhou Weiqi up and bluntly changed the topic, “I want to work on my abs; can you teach me?”

As a diamond member, Zhou Weiqi couldn’t refuse her request, but he was skilled at handling women’s emotions.

He smiled indifferently, “Someone booked me in advance. I’ll guide you on your abs when I have time.”

Yang Ying knew he had muscles but lacked intelligence; he was superficial and only liked to be pampered by others.

But she was really fond of Zhou Weiqi right now.

Yang Ying took the initiative to hold Zhou Weiqi’s hand, “Don’t be angry. How about I buy a set of fitness equipment from you?”

What a rich girl!

He could at least earn fifty thousand in commission.

Zhou Weiqi smiled and said he would make a call to cancel his other appointment and teach her how to work on her abs.

Yang Ying nodded in agreement with a smile.

Mr. and Mrs. Yang and Yang Yi had tried everything to encourage her to exercise—gifting her jewelry and sports cars—but none could persuade her to run a few more minutes.

If they knew Yang Ying had fallen in love with fitness because of a wild man, their expressions would surely be amusing.

On the other side…

Xia Yuan changed into her workout clothes and told her coach, Heidi, that she felt her butt was too chubby and wanted to work on it.

Heidi had noticed Xia Yuan’s butt while changing; it was visibly smooth and had some ambiguous marks.

Thus, Heidi interpreted Xia Yuan’s request as wanting to train for a peachy butt.

These days, girls working on their glutes usually aimed for a peachy look.

Under Heidi’s guidance, Xia Yuan did squats; although her body felt somewhat uncomfortable, every beginning is hard.

After doing a few standard squats, she felt a bit tired.

Heidi said, “You just started. Don’t push yourself; take a break.”

Xia Yuan asked, “Can I get a membership here?”

Heidi replied, “Sure, but since you’re brought in by Coach Zhou, I need to inform him.”

Zhou Weiqi was in a good mood, so he agreed when Heidi mentioned it.

Seizing the opportunity, Xia Yuan asked, “Is Coach Zhou highly regarded at Kleck?”

Heidi shook her head with a smile, “I’ve been here a while; Zhou Weiqi has only been here for half a year. He used to work as a personal trainer in Pengcheng.”

A glimmer of insight flashed in Xia Yuan’s eyes; after gaining this crucial clue, she didn’t inquire further.

Competition in any industry in Xiangzhou was intense, and rent was exorbitantly high; a ten-square-meter space could cost seven to eight thousand, far from the comfort of Pengcheng.

Since Zhou Weiqi left Pengcheng for Xiangzhou, there could only be one reason: he couldn’t make it in Pengcheng anymore.

Standing in a god-like perspective, Xia Yuan easily guessed the reason—too many scandals had tarnished his reputation.

Heidi asked, “WeChat payment or Alipay?”

—

**Xia Yuan:** “Credit card.”

After finishing her membership registration, she spotted Zhou Weiqi and Yang Ying, who were looking all sweet and affectionate. Just as she was about to walk over to invite Yang Ying for a meal, she unexpectedly received a call from Qin Mohuai.

Heidi, sitting on the butterfly machine sipping water, nearly spit it out when she saw Xia Yuan pull out a senior phone.

Heidi took a serious look at Xia Yuan. With her delicate, well-cared-for skin and beautiful, clear eyes, she didn’t wear any expensive jewelry, but she exuded the air of a well-off young lady.

Yet, she pulled out a phone that cost only a few dozen yuan.

The contrast was dizzying.

Xia Yuan pouted, “There are too many people in your company; I don’t want to eat with you.”

Qin Mohuai replied, “No pouting.”

Xia Yuan was taken aback, looking around. Was Qin Mohuai watching her?

The man’s voice was low and magnetic as he laughed, “I didn’t see you, but I can guess you’re pouting like a little oil bottle. You have twenty minutes until lunch; if you come now, it’ll be just right. If I don’t see you by twelve, the consequences are on you.”

Control freak!

A tyrant who monopolizes everything!

Xia Yuan was infuriated; she wasn’t going.

He controlled everything about her, both in bed and out; he was such a big daddy.

**System:** “Ouyang Jing is at Qin Group.”

That single statement calmed Xia Yuan down. “Isn’t she supposed to dislike Qin Mohuai? Why is she at Qin Group now?”

**System:** “Even if the main leads dislike each other, the plot will still bring them together, so you need to keep a close watch on Qin Mohuai.”

Xia Yuan felt a chill run down her spine.

—

Qin Laozhi had already semi-retired, but he was still the chairman of Qin Group, so arranging a position for Ouyang Jing in the secretarial department was a piece of cake.

Though Ouyang Jing was terrified of that cold, calculating man and didn’t want to work under Qin Mohuai, her mother’s tearful pleas pressured her. She couldn’t bear to see her mother cry to the point of blindness.

Thus, on Ouyang Jing’s first day at work, everyone knew she was Qin Mohuai’s fiancée.

Ouyang Jing knocked on the president’s office door.

“Come in.”

She placed the KG hotel bidding document in front of him, hesitating as if she wanted to say something.

Without lifting his head, Qin Mohuai said, “You can work here for three days to put on an act, and then you can go home. I’ll explain the situation to Grandpa; our energies clash, and we can’t work together.”

Ouyang Jing sighed with relief, “Thank you, President Qin.”

She left the president’s office in her small heels.

As she passed by, the executives smiled and greeted her, with a bold one daring to ask her something.

—

**Ouyang Jing** felt awkward and brushed it off, but her phone vibrated in her pocket. She stepped into the break room to answer.

**Mrs. Ouyang** asked with concern, “Jingjing, are you adapting to working at Qin Group?”

**Ouyang Jing:** “Not really.”

Mrs. Ouyang comforted her for a bit before getting to the point. “President Qin is planning to build another KG hotel in Xiangzhou; this news has spread throughout the industry. Your father has attended many dinners where they say the bidding for the KG hotel construction is very strict, with no shortcuts—it’s all about strength.”

“But our Ouyang family is different. You’re the long-cherished daughter-in-law chosen by Grandpa Qin, and you’re working as President Qin’s secretary. All you need to do is whisper a few sweet words in President Qin’s ear, and Ouyang Group can become the general contractor for the KG hotel. With this, Ouyang Group can rise to become a leader in the industry, and our family can regain its former glory.”

Ouyang Jing was unwilling to lower herself and beg for favors. Although Qin Mohuai had a rebellious character, he respected her precisely because she understood boundaries and knew when to advance or retreat.

If she opened her mouth to ask for benefits, how would Qin Mohuai view her?

On the other end of the line, Mrs. Ouyang began to cry, with the maid urging her not to cry, fearing she might go blind from it.

Ouyang Jing felt torn; on one side was her proud dignity, and on the other was her mother who had raised her.

Setting aside her pride, she made a cup of Blue Mountain coffee and took it into the president’s office.

—

At the same time…

Xia Yuan was blocked at the entrance of Qin Group.

The security guard on duty remembered the instructions from above when he saw Xia Yuan and stopped her.

“You’re not an employee of Qin Group; you can’t enter.”

Xia Yuan felt weary, hungry, and tired. Being blocked outside in the sun nearly made her lose consciousness. With pale lips and a weak demeanor, she said, “President Qin called for me.”

A flicker of disdain flashed in the guard’s eyes. “I’m sorry, but I haven’t received any relevant instructions.”

Not wanting to say more, Xia Yuan took out her phone to call someone, but it was low on battery and shut off.

Everything went dark in front of her as her overworked body began to collapse.

Today was turning out to be quite unfortunate…