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Chapter 69 Love Doesn't Need Muteness
Ming's Group, Planning Department
Friday, today is the last workday of the week. If we can just get through today, this week of working like slaves will finally be over.

Early in the morning, Mingwei had just gotten into work mode when her phone rang a few times.

Mingwei also thought that the person who sent her the WeChat message was most likely Pei Ming, so she picked up her phone and opened WeChat expectantly.

"I've been bothering you with WeChat messages every now and then these past few days, and you patiently answered my questions, which helped me a lot."

"May I ask, are you free after work today?"

"Could I treat you to a meal to express my gratitude?"

Three WeChat messages in a row were sent by Tang Zhe, which made Ming Wei somewhat disappointed.

She thought the WeChat message she received would be about Pei Ming wanting to discuss something with her. Today was Friday, and she knew clearly that it was the day she and Pei Ming were going to City C together.

"We're all colleagues, you don't need to worry about this little thing, and you certainly don't need to invite me to dinner." Ming Wei also simply and clearly declined Tang Zhe's invitation.

In the sales department, Tang Zhe, sitting at his workstation, received a reply from Ming Weiyi. He looked at his phone, pondering how to break the deadlock.

Tang Zhe thought he had put a lot of effort into his disguise these past few days. Every day, he would deliberately find a problem in the proposal to ask Ming Weiyi. Now it was time to take the second step.

"Since we've been able to work together, it's a kind of fate, so why not become friends?"

Her phone rang again, and when she saw Tang Zhe's message, Ming Wei frowned. She had a premonition that Qi Fei's teasing and gossip about Tang Zhe when he added her on WeChat to ask her all sorts of questions was actually true.

"There's no need to make friends."

Tang Zhe was surprised that Ming Wei refused so readily, but he wouldn't give up. If he failed before he even started, his two senior colleagues in the sales department would definitely laugh at him.

"But I still want to thank you, otherwise I'll feel bad."

Mingwei could guess that Tang Zhe was probably looking for an opportunity to ask her out, but she couldn't be sure that's what he was really thinking.

What if they simply want to thank me and get along well with the people in the planning department?

Mingwei couldn't think of a reply either, so she simply locked her phone and threw it on her desk, hoping the other person would understand what it meant to read but not reply.

However, Mingwei also realized something else: why her first reaction when her phone rang was whether it was a message from Pei Ming, and why she would feel disappointed when she saw that the message was from someone else.

Thinking about this, Mingwei also mentally complained: Wow! I fell for Pei Ming way too fast!

The president's office is on the 20th floor of the Ming Group building.

Pei Ming seemed to be in a good mood and state of mind today.

The thought of returning to City C tonight, seeing his family, and most importantly, bringing Ming Weiyi home with him today filled Pei Ming with anticipation.

"Go back to City C these next couple of days to handle some important business. I'll keep a close eye on the new energy sector and the Ming Group for you." Seeing that Pei Ming was in good spirits today, Du Lian said these words to reassure him.

"Can you manage all this by yourself? I told you to pick one of Uncle Cai's subordinates to work with you, why haven't you done it yet?"

Besides wanting to prepare a suitable assistant for Ming Wei, Pei Ming also genuinely felt that Du Lian would be too busy.

“I’m already busy enough, and you still want me to take on an apprentice? I could handle everything myself if I had the time to teach him how to do things.” Du Lian spoke his mind without any reservations in front of Pei Ming. In any case, he would never take on an “apprentice” when Uncle Cai was not around.

"Don't you understand? I want to find a reliable assistant for Weiwei through you."

"You're already thinking about finding an assistant for the young lady? Aren't you afraid people will think you're eager to leave the Ming Group?"

"Would she think that way?" Pei Ming looked puzzled, his thoughts drifting back to that night when Ming Weiyi was inexplicably angry.

"I would think so too, let alone Miss Pei." Du Lian had his own ulterior motives. Once Pei Ming agreed with what he said, Pei Ming would not ask him to bring a new assistant for the time being.

"No wonder she suddenly became unhappy that night."

Pei Ming's words to himself were overheard by Du Lian, who asked curiously, "Did you mention this to the young lady?"

Pei Ming nodded slightly to indicate that he had answered Du Lian's question.

"Let me analyze this for you. You told the young lady that you wanted me to bring a suitable assistant, and this assistant was to prepare her for future promotion, and then she got upset?"

Pei Ming, sitting in the armchair, nodded again, waiting to see what Du Lian could come up with in terms of analysis.

Having received Pei Ming's response, Du Lian continued, "Her taking over meant your departure from the Ming Group. The fact that she's angry about this shows that she doesn't want you to leave. Why doesn't she want you to leave? It must be because she can't bear to part with you."

"Really?" For the first time, Pei Ming felt that Du Lian's words were truly pleasant to hear.

Du Lian gave Pei Ming a very confident look, "I guarantee it's true, just trust me."

"Alright, then let's put aside the matter of you finding a reliable assistant for Weiwei for now." Pei Ming naturally believed Du Lian's words, since Du Lian's words resonated with him so deeply.

"You'll have to find an opportunity to talk to Miss about this again. Just tell her you don't want her to think you're leaving the Ming Group."

Seeing Pei Ming's seemingly confused expression, before Pei Ming could speak, Du Lian instructed again, "And you also have to say that as long as she needs you, you will stay in the Ming Group."

"Is it necessary?" Pei Ming felt that this small matter didn't need to be made so complicated.

Du Lian looked at Pei Ming with eyes full of disappointment and frustration. "There's no need for a mute in love. If you have a mouth, you have to learn to express yourself."

“What you said makes some sense.” Pei Ming nodded in agreement, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Feeling that Pei Ming could understand what he was saying, Du Lian couldn't help but complain, "I really do have to worry about the company's affairs for you every day, and I also have to worry about your love life!"

"I can't live without you, okay?" Pei Ming was in a good mood today, so he started praising Du Lian and absolutely acknowledged Du Lian's existence.

Du Lian not only didn't buy it, but he also looked at Pei Ming with disdain, "What's the use of saying such things to me? Why don't you try saying it to your wife when you get home?"

This remark hit Pei Ming's weak spot. He slightly raised his eyes and said to Du Lian in a nonchalant tone, "Get out..."

"okay."

Du Lian didn't have time to chat idly with Pei Ming in his office; he was busy.

(End of this chapter)