494: Chapter 494 The child isn't mine.

Ye Zhenzhen poached Qin Shi for her new company, Muzhen Technology.

It was just like when Chen Cheng poached Li Na to be the Vice President of ZEN.

Ye Zhenzhen also brought Qin Shi into Muzhen Technology as Vice President, in charge of daily operations and management.

As for whether Qin Shi had the ability, they would just have to wait and see.

After all, startups were usually just ragtag teams in the beginning anyway.

But it wasn't exactly the same as when Chen Cheng sent Li Na to ZEN.

Ye Zhenzhen directly gave Qin Shi a 3% stake—not options, but actual shares.

She also gave her a nice-sounding title: Co-founder.

Qin Shi was so moved by this that that night, she helped Chen Cheng show their deep appreciation to Ye Zhenzhen.

Ye Zhenzhen: "o(╯□╰)o... Listen to me, thank you..."

During their chat, Chen Cheng sensed that Ye Zhenzhen seemed to know that Wang Manni had already been settled.

However, since she didn't ask, Chen Cheng naturally wouldn't be the one to break the silence himself.

He just put in extra effort when it came to 'plowing the fields' in her direction.

That day after work, Chen Cheng made a special trip to Junyue Mansion.

He played 'sumo wrestling' for a while with Wang Manni, who had snuck up under the guise of a delivery.

After over an hour, Wang Manni had had her fill and fled.

After Wang Manni left, Chen Cheng didn't plan on staying the night.

He changed his clothes and prepared to head back to Huaihai Road.

The elevator had only gone down one floor when it stopped, and an expectant look immediately appeared on Chen Cheng's face.

He hadn't seen the housewife Gu Jia for several days and missed her quite a bit.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Gu Jia walked in looking flustered and panicked.

The moment she saw Chen Cheng, she became even more flustered and froze right where she stood.

“Mr... Mr. Chen.”

Chen Cheng glanced behind Gu Jia to see no one else was there, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. “With our relationship, you can just call me Chen Cheng.”

Gu Jia's eyes instantly narrowed as she glared at Chen Cheng with fury. Being right at her own doorstep, she didn't dare to scold him loudly.

She was so angry that her chest heaved up and down.

Seeing her not moving for a long time, Chen Cheng gestured to her. “Are you coming or not? Don't block the elevator.”

Gu Jia huffed and entered the elevator.

The corners of Chen Cheng's mouth curled up; why did this housewife Gu seem a bit cute?

“Drinking again?”

As soon as she stepped into the elevator, Chen Cheng smelled the scent of alcohol on her.

Gu Jia didn't speak, turning her head to watch the floor indicator as the elevator descended.

When she decided to step in just now, she had already made up her mind not to say another word to this man.

Chen Cheng arched an eyebrow and guessed that she must have completely offended Old Wan last time.

With the fireworks company losing a major client, their income had taken a huge hit.

Gu Jia was likely busy trying to secure new clients for Xu Huanshan again.

However, since she was already back after drinking, what was the deal with going out again?

He raised an eyebrow and asked, “Where are you going?”

“...”

Gu Jia remained silent.

Chen Cheng frowned. Ignoring me, are we?

“We're like an old married couple; even if we're fighting, don't just stay silent.”

“Huh?” Gu Jia's eyes instantly went wide, and her cheeks flushed red.

Staring at Chen Cheng, she hissed through gritted teeth, “Who's an old married couple with you? I have a husband.”

Scum Cheng's lips curled into a wicked smile. “Well, that's what happens when you ignore me.”

Gu Jia looked at him helplessly, tears of frustration welling in her eyes. “Didn't we agree never to mention that matter again?”

Chen Cheng's smile widened. “If you ignore me, I'll mention it.”

“It's not like I'm the one with a husband, anyway.”

“You!”

Gu Jia was so angry that the corners of her mouth twitched.

How did I get stuck with such a rogue?

The elevator reached the first floor. As soon as the doors opened, Gu Jia stormed out in a huff.

Without a second thought, Chen Cheng gave up on going to the basement and quickly followed her.

“Sister Jia~” As she reached the lobby, a property manager greeted her.

Gu Jia forced a smile and gave a slight nod.

“Mr. Chen~”

With a face full of smiles, Chen Cheng nodded to the two property managers on duty. “Good evening.”

Being noticed by the property staff made Gu Jia pick up her pace even more.

With his height and long legs, Chen Cheng caught up to her in just a few steps after exiting the lobby.

Seeing Gu Jia get into a ride-hailing car, Chen Cheng acted quickly while she was closing the door, grabbing it and squeezing inside.

Pushed by him, Gu Jia had no choice but to move over passively.

Otherwise, this shameless man would have sat right on her lap.

Once Chen Cheng closed the car door, Gu Jia glared at him and demanded, “What exactly do you want?”

Chen Cheng met her angry gaze with a bright smile. “You're going out to drink again; I have to come along. What if you get drunk again?”

“...”

Gu Jia was instantly choked up by those words.

Last time, this guy really had 'choked' her up.

Gu Jia took a breath. “I'm going to pick up my child, not to drink.”

Before Chen Cheng could speak, the driver became a bit impatient. “Are you two going or not? If you want to fight, go fight outside.”

Chen Cheng smiled at the driver. “Let's go. Phone ending in 4086.”

“Huh?” Gu Jia immediately looked at Chen Cheng as if she were seeing a ghost.

Chen Cheng smiled at her. “What are you looking at me for? Isn't it normal for an ex-husband to know his ex-wife's phone digits?”

Gu Jia: “You!”

Gu Jia knew right then that she couldn't win a verbal spat with him.

Oh, that wasn't right either.

She couldn't win a physical 'bout' with him either.

She turned her head away in anger, not wanting to look at Chen Cheng's face.

He could say whatever he wanted.

The ride-hailing driver, who had been impatient, now had his ears perked up after hearing gossip about an ex-wife and ex-husband.

He kept glancing at the rearview mirror from time to time.

Chen Cheng saw that Gu Jia had turned away and didn't want to talk.

He raised an eyebrow and didn't continue to provoke her.

It was already nine o'clock; drinking, and then going to pick up a child.

This situation was unusual in itself.

Chen Cheng had already recalled that because of Gu Jia's forceful style, she had offended the head of the Parent-Teacher Association, Muzi's Mother, leading to Xu Ziyan being targeted.

Seeing the two of them silent, the driver, who was waiting for more gossip, grew a bit anxious.

He started talking to himself, trying to lecture the two young people.

“A couple's argument is one thing.”

“But how can you forget to pick up your child?”

“He is not my husband...” Gu Jia immediately denied it flatly.

The driver gave an awkward laugh. “Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. Ex-husband, ex-husband.”

“I...”

Gu Jia wanted to continue rebutting him.

But she suddenly realized that any explanation would be futile, like playing a lute to a cow.

She turned and glared at the smug Chen Cheng.

It was this bastard's words that had led the driver to assume they were indeed a divorced couple.

Meeting Gu Jia's gaze, Chen Cheng gave an innocent shrug.

“Hmph~”

Looking at his punchable expression, Gu Jia huffed in anger and turned her head away again.

A smile played on Chen Cheng's lips as he started chatting casually with the driver.

“Exactly. I keep telling her, don't always be out drinking, think more about the child.”

“She just won't listen. Out drinking every few days, calling it 'busy with business.'”

“In reality, that little business of hers isn't even enough for the monthly allowance I give her.”

“Don't you agree it's unnecessary? Taking good care of the child is what's key.”

“...”

With just a few words, Chen Cheng painted a picture for the driver of a reckless woman who only cared about her own pleasure and neglected her family.

Gu Jia was so angry her face was practically turning purple.

The driver felt a surge of sympathy for Chen Cheng.

He looked at the elegant and charming Gu Jia through the rearview mirror but didn't dare say it directly, only sighing, “Sigh, regardless of everything.”

“You can't just leave the child alone, right?”

Chen Cheng nodded. “That's what I think too.”

The driver raised an eyebrow. “Then why don't you take the child and raise him yourself?”

“This kind of upbringing environment...”

Before the driver could finish, Chen Cheng dropped a line: “The child isn't mine.”