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Chapter 0156 A Belated Afternoon Tea with My Best Friend

With the collapse of Aurora Technology, the public outcry subsided.

The Limitless Building has resumed its efficient operation, even busier than before—after all, it has millions of reservations.

Wen Ning sat at her temporary workstation, organizing the follow-up design for the "Vitality" series.

Sunlight streamed through the blinds onto her digital screen, a scene of tranquility.

"Knock knock".

Two crisp tapping sounds.

Instead of knocking on the door, they knocked on the partition of her desk.

Wen Ning raised her head.

Su Qing was standing to the side.

She wasn't wearing her signature white suit today; instead, she wore a softer camel-colored cashmere coat and carried a delicate little handbag instead of a folder.

"Teacher Wen."

When Su Qing spoke, her tone was less cold and hard than when she was at work, and more unusually easygoing.

Are you busy?

Wen Ning paused for a moment, then put down her pen and stood up.

"No rush. What instructions do you have, Mr. Su?"

"It's not official business."

Su Qing waved her hand, a faint smile curving her lips.

"The boutique coffee shop downstairs has a new Geisha drink; I've heard it's good."

She looked at Wen Ning with a frank and direct gaze.

"Would you do me the honor of having afternoon tea? In a private capacity."

Wen Ning was somewhat surprised.

In her memory, Su Qing was the kind of workaholic who wished she could stretch 24 hours into 48 hours, so why would she take the initiative to invite someone for afternoon tea?

And you even asked her out?

But looking into Su Qing's eyes, which no longer held hostility, Wen Ning smiled.

She picked up her coat and draped it over her arm.

"OK."

"I'd also like to try that bakery's cake."

……

Downstairs is Blue Bottle Cafe.

The booths in the corner offer excellent privacy.

Two steaming cups of hand-drip coffee sat beside two exquisite red velvet cakes.

Su Qing picked up her coffee and took a sip.

He didn't rush to speak.

She looked at the hurried passersby outside the window, remained silent for a moment, and then turned her head to look at Wen Ning again.

"Wen Ning".

She set aside her airs as CTO and spoke sincerely.

"I think... I owe you a formal apology."

Wen Ning paused for a moment while stirring her coffee.

"President Su, actually you already..."

"That day was work, it was an affirmation of your abilities."

Su Qing interrupted her and shook her head.

"But today, it's an apology to you as a person."

"Over the past three years, I have harbored deep prejudices against you."

Su Qing gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"I always thought you were the kind of parasitic plant that only depended on men for survival, and that you left because you were greedy for vanity."

"That's why I've said a lot of hurtful things and done a lot of things against you."

"I even cursed you in my heart."

She looked directly into Wen Ning's eyes, frank and open.

"sorry."

Wen Ning looked at her.

Looking at this "perfect control group" that once made her feel inferior and stressed.

At this moment, she felt that Su Qing in front of her was real and lovely.

Wen Ning smiled with relief.

She shook her head, her voice soft:

"It's okay."

"real."

"If I were you, and I saw myself back then, someone who only knew how to cause trouble, I'd probably scold you even more harshly than you."

Wen Ning blinked, a hint of playfulness in her eyes.

"You're targeting me because you care about the company and Jiang Ci."

"You're doing this to protect him."

"For that reason alone, I have no reason to blame you."

Su Qing was stunned for a moment.

Immediately, the last trace of tension in her eyes completely disappeared, turning into a genuine smile.

No wonder.

Su Qing sighed.

"No wonder that blockhead is so devoted to you."

"Your heart is indeed broader than mine."

……

Now that things were clear, the atmosphere instantly relaxed.

Two equally outstanding women, once they put aside their prejudices, unexpectedly found themselves getting along well.

"Actually, I really like the set of street sketches you did in Paris before."

Su Qing took out her phone and showed a picture.

"That decadent yet vibrant feeling, especially the handling of light and shadow, is very much like Monet's style."

Wen Ning's eyes widened in surprise: "You followed that niche account? That's my alternate account!"

"I always thought nobody would watch this!"

"I've been following this for a long time."

Su Qing raised an eyebrow. "Although I'm a tech person, I minored in art history in college. I do have an appreciation for beauty."

The two talked about everything from Impressionism to Cyberpunk, from color psychology to the ethical boundaries of AI algorithms.

As they chatted, the topic inevitably veered towards the man they both knew.

"to be honest."

Wen Ning, biting her fork, couldn't help but complain.

"Jiang Ci's aesthetic sense is sometimes really baffling."

"You know what? He actually wanted to design the company logo as... a multicolored black."

"puff--"

Su Qing almost spat out her coffee.

She wiped her mouth with a tissue and laughed without any regard for her image.

"I know! I rejected that proposal ten times!"

"You have no idea how stubborn he was back then, insisting that only that could be called 'geek style'."

"He just has terminal straight male aestheticism, he's beyond saving."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Wen Ning nodded frantically, as if he had found a kindred spirit.

"And all the clothes he bought me... they were all turtlenecks! The kind that make you look like a dumpling!"

"He even felt incredibly thoughtful!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Su Qing laughed so hard that tears almost came out.

"He also gave me a gift, which was the Outstanding Employee Award at the annual meeting."

Do you know what it is?

"A mechanical keyboard with code engraved on it. Pink. He said girls all like pink."

"I really wanted to hit him on the head with a keyboard."

In the corner of the coffee shop.

Two women who would be considered rivals in love were now laughing together, their heads close together.

They complained about the same man, sharing "flaws" that only they understood.

There was no jealousy, no competition among women.

Only a kind of mutual appreciation between strong individuals and a kind of friendship called "bestie" are quietly growing.

……

Six o'clock in the evening.

Off-get off work time.

Jiang Ci pushed open the door of the coffee shop.

He had just finished a meeting and heard that Wen Ning had been called down by Su Qing, so he was a little worried.

He was afraid that Su Qing, that sharp-tongued girl, would bully him again.

He strode into the store.

Searching with one's eyes.

then.

He stopped in his tracks.

in the corner.

Wen Ning and Su Qing were huddled together looking at their phones, laughing so hard they were doubled over.

The setting sun shone on them, creating a scene as beautiful as a painting.

Jiang Ci: "..."

He walked over.

Standing by the table.

He stood tall and straight, trying to exude an aura to attract attention.

"cough."

He cleared his throat.

No one cares about him.

Wen Ning pointed at the screen: "Look at this! It's a photo of him during his freshman year military training. Isn't he as black as a lump of coal?"

Su Qing nodded and laughed heartily: "Really! And that expression is so silly, like a complete idiot."

Jiang Ci: "…………"

He stretched out his hand.

I tapped on the table.

"Knock knock."

Wen Ning and Su Qing looked up at the same time.

Seeing Jiang Ci's dark and gloomy face.

"General Manager Jiang?"

Su Qing stopped smiling and raised an eyebrow.

"get off work?"

"get off work."

Jiang Ci gave Su Qing a cold look, his eyes full of dissatisfaction that said, "How come you're still monopolizing my wife?"

Then, he looked at Wen Ning.

Reach out.

"go home."

Concise and concise.

Wen Ning stood up, still waving to Su Qing, seemingly unsatisfied.

"Let's talk again next time! You definitely have to try that French restaurant!"

"No problem, let's go." Su Qing waved.

Jiang Ci grabbed Wen Ning's hand and pulled her to his side.

Not only that.

He also turned to the side, blocking Wen Ning's view of Su Qing.

"I'm gone."

He pulled Wen Ning and walked out.

He took large strides, appearing somewhat hasty.

"Hey, slow down..."

Wen Ning jogged to catch up.

I walked out of the coffee shop.

Jiang Ci shoved her into the passenger seat.

He got into the driver's seat and, before even starting the car, turned to the side to help her fasten her seatbelt.

"What are you talking about?"

He asked sullenly.

"You're having such a good time chatting."

"They didn't even see me when I arrived."

Wen Ning couldn't help but laugh at his awkward expression.

"We didn't talk about much."

"Let's talk about art, let's talk about... things from the past."

"before?"

Jiang Ci became alert.

"Did Su Qing say something bad about me?"

No, no.

Wen Ning suppressed a laugh, leaned over, and kissed the corner of his tight lips.

"President Su is praising you."

"I'm praising your... good taste."

Jiang Ci snorted.

Although he enjoyed being kissed, the sour feeling in his heart hadn't dissipated.

"Spend less time with her in the future."

He started the car and announced it domineeringly.

"That woman is cunning; don't let her lead you astray."

Wen Ning looked at the scenery rushing past the window, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Jiang Ci."

"Um?"

"You wouldn't... be jealous of women, would you?"

Jiang Ci tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

Her ears were slightly red.

"I don't."

He stubbornly insisted.

"I just don't like it..."

"You're ignoring me."