Little Sweet Secretary
Little Sweet Secretary Chapter 6.2

difficulties, so we can’t blame anyone else. If they are willing to help you, it’s out of kindness; they don’t owe you anything. Your fourth aunt introduced you to that man because she felt sorry for us being dragged down by your dad.”

“Mom knows you’re still blaming me for not letting you go to college. But Mimi, think about it, our family was in that situation back then, what good would it have done even if you went to college? Everyone in finance has a background and connections, what do you have? It wouldn’t have made any sense to continue, it’s better to seize the opportunity and marry a rich man. Your fourth aunt was thinking about you, but you blame her, Mom really doesn’t understand.”

Shen Mi didn’t want to bring up the past, she didn’t want to beat around the bush: “It was a project worth hundreds of billions, I don’t have the power to make my boss go after my cousin.”

“But before you went, your boss was interested in collaborating. Mimi, don’t lie to Mom, are you with your boss? How old is he, is he married?”

Shen Mi laughed in anger: “I don’t know if he’s married, but he loves me, he can throw away a project worth hundreds of billions to get back at someone for me. Are you satisfied now?”

“What your fourth aunt said was right.” Ou Peilan sighed, “You’ve always been ambitious and wild, you really lived up to her words and went down this path.”

Disappointment had piled up so much that she no longer held any expectations. Shen Mi didn’t even feel sad, she laughed, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up, I’m very busy. My boss can’t live without me for a minute.”

“Are you really so unwilling to talk to your mother?” Ou Peilan suddenly started crying, “When you become a mother, you’ll understand your mother’s pain.”

“If I become a mother in the future, I won’t let my daughter grow up alone. I will be with her, let her do what she wants to do. I won’t force her to drop out of college and marry an old man when she takes the college entrance exam, and I won’t suppress her, forcing her to give up her dreams.”

“It’s been almost five years, have you ever looked for me?” Shen Mi couldn’t help but laugh: “You gave birth to me but didn’t raise me, how dare you feel wronged?”

“You don’t understand my predicament, you’ll know when you become a mother yourself.” Ou Peilan always said the same thing, “Actually, you misunderstood your fourth aunt, she’s tough-talking but soft-hearted, she’s kind. You’re using your relationship with your boss to target your cousin, making it very difficult for Mom.”

Shen Mi chuckled, “She said I’m a money-losing item, no matter how much I study it’s useless, her biggest wish in life is for this money-losing item to get out of her house. I was only fifteen at the time, not even an adult, I didn’t even have the bus fare to go back to my grandpa’s house, you tell me, how could I get back? This is what you call tough-talking but soft-hearted?”

The other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds. Shen Mi thought she was reflecting, but Ou Peilan still tried to smooth things over: “Why are you so vindictive like your dad, it’s normal for adults to scold children when they’re in a bad mood? We didn’t give you any living expenses, she’s already good enough to give you food and shelter. Forget it, there’s no point in saying more, that’s it.”

“Okay, that’s it. By the way, please delete my number, don’t contact me again.”

Shen Mi added Ou Peilan’s number to her blacklist, looking at the blue sky above.

If she could choose her parents, she wouldn’t want a mother.

Turning around, she saw Xie Rongzhuo who had walked out at some point. Shen Mi’s expression froze.

— He loves me so much that he can throw away a project worth hundreds of billions to get back at someone for me.

— My boss can’t live without me for a minute.

These two sentences popped into her mind.

“……Boss.” Shen Mi clutched her phone, no longer concerned with sadness, her mind was full of those two boastful lies.

Xie Rongzhuo didn’t hear, right?

He didn’t hear.

He didn’t hear.

He definitely didn’t hear!!!

“Finished your call?” Xie Rongzhuo glanced at her, lowered his head and replied to a message: “Wait for me here.”

“Okay.”

Shen Mi stood under the bright blue sky, letting the wind blow for a while as her chaotic emotions gradually settled.

Xie Rongzhuo went to the car to get a gift and waited for her in place. Shen Mi quickly walked over to him, took the bag, and subtly observed his expression. It seemed that he hadn’t heard.

She breathed a sigh of relief and followed him into the lounge.

“Rongzhuo is here, have a seat.”

Shen Mi looked at the elderly man with a rosy complexion, unable to believe that she was meeting a textbook-level giant in the industry. Her professors had mentioned this banker, Zhong Guangpu, multiple times in her university classes; his name was well-known.

Zhong Guangpu looked at Shen Mi. Being able to come to his horse ranch with Xie Rongzhuo indicated an unusual relationship. Unlike his usual aloof demeanor, Zhong Guangpu was warm towards Shen Mi: “This young lady seems a bit unfamiliar; is this your first time here?”

“Hello, Mr. Zhong, I am Mr. Xie’s secretary.” Shen Mi placed the gift she brought down, “This is a gift from my boss for you.”

“Secretary? Rongzhuo has never brought a secretary here before.” Zhong Guangpu pointed to the gift, “Then I must see what kind of gift you prepared.”

Shen Mi helped unwrap the packaging, smiling as she introduced: “This saddle was crafted by a reclusive inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. It took six years to find someone destined for it, given to Zhao Ye.” The truth was, it had been unsold for six years.

But the material and style were absolutely top-notch.

Zhong Guangpu became interested: “You even know my Zhao Ye?”

Shen Mi: “My boss often mentions you, and he also mentioned your prized horse, Zhao Ye. I’ve always wanted to see him with my own eyes.”

A blatant lie.

Xie Rongzhuo twitched the corner of his lips.

In his old age, Zhong Guangpu had grown indifferent to fame and fortune. His only hobby was his horses. He immediately ordered someone to put the saddle on Zhao Ye.

“Hey, this is even engraved with Yi script. Rongzhuo, you’re thoughtful.”

Zhong Guangpu’s wife was an Yi, who passed away before she turned forty. He never remarried and had no scandals. He was delighted with the saddle: “Not bad, not bad. When it comes to handmade crafts, we Chinese artisans are still the best.”

Xie Rongzhuo looked at Shen Mi. He only said to prepare a gift, without revealing any other information. He didn’t expect her to be so good at pleasing people.

“A good horse deserves a good saddle, Zhao Ye is worthy.”

Shen Mi took out her phone: “Mr. Zhong, can I take a picture of you with Zhao Ye?”

“Of course.” Zhong Guangpu, having received a good saddle, was in a good mood. He looked at Shen Mi with warmth and affection: “Come with Rongzhuo. Zhong Xu, come and take a picture for us.”

Shen Mi turned to Xie Rongzhuo, and after receiving his tacit approval, she turned and smiled, “Okay.”

The three of them stood together, smiling.

— On the left stood a textbook-level banker, and on the right stood the president of Ruixing Bank.

Shen Mi felt that she could brag about this photo for a lifetime!

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Zhong Guangpu sat down and personally poured tea for the two of them: “Rongzhuo, you’ve gained a female general.”

Xie Rongzhuo picked up his teacup: “You flatter me, she’s just starting out, she’ll need the guidance of our elders in the future.”

“Of course. I’m getting old, there are many budding businesses that need you young people to realize. You should also communicate and cooperate with the elders.” Zhong Guangpu called his assistant and instructed him to leave Shen Mi’s phone number.

“In the future, if you have good projects, good ideas that need financial support, you can come to me directly.”

The financial circle emphasizes a culture of connections, this kind of network is something she would never be able to touch in her lifetime. Shen Mi controlled her excitement.

“Thank you, Mr. Zhong!”

Zhong Guangpu laughed, “Rongzhuo’s eye for talent is not ordinary, following him, you’ll learn a lot.”

Shen Mi nodded, “Yes.”

“Rongzhuo,” Zhong Guangpu turned to Xie Rongzhuo, “It’s been half a year since we last raced horses, right? Come on, let’s have a match.”

Xie Rongzhuo: “Alright.”

Xie Rongzhuo, dressed in his riding attire, was like a prince stepping out of a painting.

Shen Mi sat in the lounge watching him gallop on horseback, instantly forgetting her worries, a smile unconsciously spreading across her lips.

“My grandfather rarely talks this much to anyone, Shen Mi, you’re doing well.” Zhong Xu sat down, turning his head to look at the two fast horses on the racetrack, “Where did you buy that saddle? Give me the link.”

Shen Mi smiled, her lips pursed, with a look of “secrets can’t be revealed.”

“Okay, it wouldn’t be special if everyone had it, I understand.” Zhong Xu glanced at Shen Mi’s outfit, all designer brands and limited editions, and asked, “Did Rongzhuo give it to you?”

Zhong Xu didn’t mean to look down on her. Some people are naturally flamboyant, while others are naturally introverted, Shen Mi belonged to the latter. She wasn’t someone who deliberately pursued luxury goods, these expensive clothes piled together seemed like they were forced upon her.

Zhong Xu raised his chin, “You just need to treat that bag like a shrine.”

“Then I’ll have to act more like it.” Shen Mi picked up her bag and slung it over her wrist, “Actually, it is mine.”

Zhong Xu couldn’t help but chuckle, “You’re really interesting.”

The sound of hooves grew closer, Shen Mi turned her head to look at the racetrack. Xie Rongzhuo pulled the reins and stopped the horse, sitting on the saddle and looking towards her, his tall and upright figure backlit, making his expression unclear.

“Shen Mi, come here.”

Shen Mi almost choked on her tea.

Go where?

To ride a horse?

The saddle was designed for one person, she wouldn’t be able to fit on it even if she wanted to, right? Xie Rongzhuo had never been so fond of giving orders before, but today, for some reason, he suddenly seemed particularly “dependent” on her.

The changing room was simply decorated, with only a curtain. Xie Rongzhuo was tall, and the curtain barely covered his shoulders. Shen Mi stood outside on tiptoe, handing him his shirt, tie, and jacket one by one.

Noticing that one cufflink was missing, Shen Mi squatted down and searched around but couldn’t find it. She suspected that Xie Rongzhuo had dropped it outside while drinking tea.

She turned her head, “Boss, please wait a moment.”

“I can’t wait.”

Xie Rongzhuo looked down at her, his tone devoid of any emotion: “I can’t be away from you for even a minute.”

Author’s Note:

Boss Xie: Chatting happily with others at work.

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