Chapter 52: Liu Shiqi's Help

After bidding farewell at the restaurant, Zheng Qian sat in the passenger seat, replying to Deng Shuxin's message.

"Do you have another social engagement?" Jin Lu asked as she closed the car door.

Zheng Qian nodded; this matter could barely be considered a social engagement.

"Then where are you going? I'll take you." Jin Lu looked at Zheng Qian with even more love in her eyes now.

"We'll talk about it later."

"Why wait until later?"

"I miss you." After Zheng Qian closed the car window, he leaned over the console and immediately attacked Jin Lu's cherry-red lips.

Jin Lu resisted a little at first; after all, this was a parking lot with people coming and going, and it wouldn't be good to be seen.

But Zheng Qian kissed her firmly, giving Jin Lu no chance to avoid it.

Besides his mouth, Zheng Qian's hands also began to get restless.

The ambiguous temperature inside the car rose rapidly.

About ten minutes later.

Zheng Qian let out a long sigh of relief before sitting back properly.

"Just drop me off near Wenfeng Road."

Since he had already told Jin Lu it was a social engagement, he certainly couldn't let her drop him off at Deng Shuxin's house.

Although he was only going to an appointment, Zheng Qian and Deng Shuxin had no relationship; they were currently still just ordinary superior and subordinate.

No, they weren't even that anymore.

Zheng Qian didn't intend to tell Jin Lu any of this; it was troublesome to explain, and Jin Lu might not even believe him.

The car gradually drove near Wenfeng Road.

"Are you coming back tonight? Should I wait for you?" The blush on Jin Lu's face hadn't faded yet, and her fair cheeks made Zheng Qian reluctant to leave.

"Not necessarily, it depends on the situation. I might need you to pick me up. If I haven't called you after 12 o'clock, just go to sleep, don't wait for me."

Jin Lu nodded obediently.

Zheng Qian walked to the residential complex where Deng Shuxin lived. When he reached the building, he sent her a message, asking her to help him press the elevator button.

[I'm coming down to get you.]

After meeting, Deng Shuxin brought Zheng Qian to the fourteenth floor.

Deng Shuxin was dressed very coolly, her long hair draped over her shoulders, wearing light makeup, and she had a faint scent of jasmine on her, clearly having prepared specially after he agreed to the appointment.

After entering, Deng Yuqing came forward to greet them immediately.

Perhaps because she was the older sister, Deng Yuqing was dressed more formally and maturely, with a scent different from jasmine, which Zheng Qian couldn't identify.

"Little Qian is here? Come, sit down." Deng Yuqing smiled warmly.

On the dining table, it wasn't Chinese food that was prepared, but Western cuisine: some exquisite, high-quality appetizers, sauce-covered steak, and dessert after the meal. A decanter and three Bordeaux wine glasses were placed on the table.

The host had prepared a sumptuous meal; if the guest left a lot, it would show disrespect to the host.

"I just finished a social engagement and discussed some matters with two other friends, so I probably won't be able to eat much." Zheng Qian explained in advance, fearing he wouldn't be able to eat it all.

"It doesn't matter, we called you too late. Eat as much as you can, don't be a stranger." Deng Yuqing asked Zheng Qian to take a seat.

"How is Uncle Deng? Are you two okay being at home?" Zheng Qian asked.

"My dad has already been transferred," Deng Shuxin replied.

"Transferred?"

"Yes, he has already been transferred to Beijing Union Hospital. President Liu helped arrange it, and even hired a professional caregiver to look after him. He's waiting for a matching kidney source there, and it's estimated that the surgery can be performed in a few days."

"Speaking of which, Little Qian and that President Liu are both benefactors of our family!" Deng Yuqing sighed with emotion.

Zheng Qian didn't understand the situation yet and was stunned for a few seconds before coming back to his senses.

Beijing Union Hospital is considered the most capable hospital in the Nine Provinces, possessing advanced medical equipment and a professional medical team, capable of leaving Yebai several streets behind.

If Deng Zhiming had been transferred to Beijing Union Hospital, Zheng Qian believed he would receive the best treatment.

Zheng Qian let out an "hmm," his Favorability toward Liu Shiqi rising a bit again.

But the problem was, why would Liu Shiqi do this?

"Originally, I told Shuxin to invite that President Liu tonight too, but she said she was too busy with work and couldn't get away." Deng Yuqing explained, "Little Qian, don't look at this as if it's at home, but what I made is definitely no worse than what you get outside. This bottle of wine has been decanted for you; it's Romanée."

Zheng Qian held the wine glass, and Deng Yuqing took the initiative to pick up the decanter and pour half a glass for Zheng Qian.

Helping with a transfer didn't require much connection; as long as the money was in place, everything was easy to talk about.

Liu Shiqi doing this clearly didn't fit her persona; how did she suddenly become a good boss who was considerate of her subordinates?

Deng Shuxin explained that the very next day, Liu Shiqi had already learned about her father's situation and immediately arranged a plane, flying him directly to Beijing Union Hospital, and even hired 3 caregivers to look after him 24 hours a day.

"Does this matter have anything to do with Liu Shiqi transferring you away?" Zheng Qian asked.

"It should... have, I guess."

"President Liu said she wanted to transfer me, and I couldn't disagree, but President Liu didn't clarify where she was transferring me to, whether it was to continue in this company or return to her foundation."

This move by Liu Shiqi was truly impeccable, but why didn't Liu Shiqi mention at the time that she had done so much for Deng Shuxin?

Deng Shuxin probably didn't know that Zheng Qian had gone to argue with Liu Shiqi on her behalf, and although it hadn't reached the point of a fight, they had already fallen out.

"President Zheng, nothing happened to the company because of me, right?" Deng Shuxin felt that if Zheng Qian had done something out of line because of her, that would be her responsibility.

Zheng Qian shook his head repeatedly, saying no, everything was normal.

"I heard you mention before that you wanted to open a coffee shop. Why don't we talk about it now?"

"Ah? A coffee shop?" Deng Shuxin obviously hadn't expected this.

Deng Yuqing was also shocked; had her sister told Zheng Qian about the coffee shop idea?

"Yes, I plan to cooperate with both of you to open a coffee shop. I will provide the money, you provide the skills, and we will create our own brand with a 50/50 split. Are you interested?"

He had already clashed severely with Liu Shiqi, and before leaving, he had left a harsh remark for Liu Shiqi, telling her to transfer Deng Shuxin back, but he hadn't received any message from Liu Shiqi since, only a few words of comfort from Chen Weiqiang, urging him to value harmony.

Getting angry is always the worst strategy for a person.

Zheng Qian regretted leaving that remark in the office.

After arguing with Liu Shiqi, Zheng Qian felt some regret.

This situation was extremely awkward for both him and Liu Shiqi.

If Liu Shiqi insisted on transferring Deng Shuxin away, he would lose face.

But if she didn't transfer Deng Shuxin away, she would lose face herself.

But even if Deng Shuxin was transferred, she probably wouldn't be valued.

The safest way to save face was to have Deng Shuxin work neither under him nor under Liu Shiqi.