Chapter 22: Quite Magical

The woman who walked in was none other than Liu Meijun, the newly appointed female boss of Dianchuang Company.

Chen Feng never dreamed in his wildest imagination that she would be Qin Xiaorou's mother.

Similarly, Liu Meijun never expected that the person eating with her daughter would be Chen Feng, an employee of her own company.

He had just left a deep impression on her two days ago.

"You two... know each other?"

Qin Xiaorou was also extremely shocked. How could her mom know this guy? How was that possible?

"Chen Feng, how do you know Xiaorou?"

Liu Meijun had originally assumed that the person Qin Xiaorou mentioned eating with privately was a boy of the same age. Thinking it was a sign of early romance, she had been very angry and worried, which is why she had rushed over so quickly.

But seeing that it was actually Chen Feng, with such a large age gap between them, there was no possibility of anything happening between him and her daughter. Furthermore, since Chen Feng had left a good impression on her previously, her anger dissipated. She was simply very curious about how they knew each other.

Before Chen Feng could speak, Qin Xiaorou immediately said, "We met online. We occasionally play games together online, and we got to know each other through that. We added each other on WeChat. Today is only our second time meeting in person."

Liu Meijun frowned. "You still play games frequently? Didn't I tell you? The high school entrance exam is coming up soon, and you aren't allowed to play games."

Qin Xiaorou pursed her lips slightly and defended herself, "I haven't played in a long time. I'm bored of online games."

"Really?" Liu Meijun asked skeptically.

"Of course, really," Qin Xiaorou answered candidly.

She indeed didn't play *League of Legends* anymore; instead, she often went to the arcade to play arcade machines.

"Alright." Liu Meijun nodded and finally turned back to Chen Feng. "What a coincidence. I didn't expect you to know my daughter. I heard you haven't been at work for the past two days. Do you really intend to resign?"

Chen Feng nodded. "Yes. Actually, I planned to resign two years ago, but I had signed a five-year contract with the company at the time, and resigning early would require paying a penalty. There are only two or three months left on the five-year contract. If the company still doesn't agree, I'll just have to drag it out until the contract ends."

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Meijun said, "I've heard about your situation from Old Zhang. You were originally very capable; the position of Planning Department Manager should have been yours. But once Cao Kun took power, you became a target of his suppression. Thanks to your report last time, Yan Jun couldn't escape; prison is waiting for him. Therefore, I intend for you to take over as the Planning Department Manager.

As for Cao Kun, he is currently suspended pending investigation. If actual evidence is found, he will also have to go to prison. Even if there is no evidence of a crime, he will be dismissed. Dianchuang has seen negative profit growth for two consecutive years, and he cannot escape responsibility for that. Old Zhang will take over as General Manager, and he thinks very highly of you. Do you understand what I mean?"

With a calm expression, Chen Feng shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, Director Liu. But I really don't intend to continue working."

Liu Meijun frowned immediately. Just as she was about to speak again, she was interrupted by Qin Xiaorou: "Enough, Mom. We came here to eat, why are you talking about work? Besides, since he doesn't want to work anymore, why are you forcing him to stay? Aren't you just making things difficult for him?"

Seeing this, Liu Meijun could only say, "How about this then, Chen Feng: you will be placed on paid leave. I'll give you some more time to consider. If you still want to resign after a while, I will let you go."

"Then, thank you."

Chen Feng didn't want to continue this topic. Regardless of whether he resigned or not, it was all the same to him; he wasn't going back to work.

"Since everyone knows each other, let's eat together. Come to my private room."

Liu Meijun pointed outside. Although it seemed unlikely that anything would happen between Chen Feng and her daughter, she still didn't feel comfortable leaving them alone in a room.

"Mom, we've already ordered the food here. Why go to your room? Uncle doesn't know any of your friends." Qin Xiaorou glared at Liu Meijun in dissatisfaction.

"Fine then. Go over there once you've finished eating, and don't disturb Chen Feng."

Seeing that her daughter was truly angry, and believing that Chen Feng wouldn't do anything to her daughter, she didn't insist further.

"Chen Feng, I'll head off first. Take your time eating."

After giving Chen Feng a slightly warning look, Liu Meijun finally left.

"Honestly. Even having a meal is an annoyance. So irritating."

As soon as Liu Meijun left, Qin Xiaorou puffed out her cheeks, feeling that her mother had embarrassed her.

"She's just worried about you. If you were my daughter and I knew you were eating alone with a man, I wouldn't feel at ease either."

"Get lost! Do you have such a big daughter? You're taking advantage of me."

Chen Feng gave a bitter smile. "Alright, do you want some water?"

"Sure, pour me a cup."

Qin Xiaorou began to boss him around unceremoniously.

Chen Feng picked up the kettle and poured a cup of hot water for both of them; the temperature was just right.

After taking a sip, Qin Xiaorou said, "I really didn't expect you to be someone from my mom's company. It's quite miraculous."

Chen Feng also thought it was miraculous, and he seriously suspected that an invisible hand was arranging things, much like his repeated chance encounters with Zhang Jingwen.

"Aren't you going to say anything?"

Seeing that Chen Feng remained silent, Qin Xiaorou asked curiously.

"Say what? That you are my boss's daughter?"

"No. Don't you think it's amazing? And my mom is so strong-willed, as you've seen. I come from a single-parent household, and there's a generation gap between us. Sometimes I sneak off to the arcade because it's too lonely at home. I'm not one of those delinquent girls; my grades are actually very good."

Seeing Qin Xiaorou suddenly say so much, Chen Feng found it somewhat amusing, though he showed nothing on his face.

"You're right. It's a coincidence that we met at the arcade, and you are my boss's daughter. It is quite miraculous and feels like fate. Also, I don't look down on you, nor do I think you're a delinquent. You're overthinking that. Furthermore, I think that although your mother is a bit strong-willed, there's nothing wrong with that. As you said, you are from a single-parent home; if your mother weren't strong-willed, how would she hold the family together? How would she provide you with a prosperous life? So, you should try to be understanding of your mother."

Chen Feng's words were quite reasonable, but the wild girl Qin Xiaorou couldn't take them to heart at all. She retorted directly, "If you think she's so great, why don't you just pursue her? You're both single now; I wouldn't object to you becoming my stepfather."

Chen Feng nearly choked on his water. He hurriedly swallowed, exhaled, and said with a mix of laughter and helplessness, "Aren't you setting your mom up? How could I possibly be worthy of an outstanding woman like her?"

Qin Xiaorou said dismissively, "Her excellence is only in her career. In terms of character, family, and lifestyle, she isn't excellent at all. The reason my dad divorced her back then was precisely because she was too domineering and aggressive. My dad felt very stifled, and eventually, he couldn't help but have an affair."

Hearing such private family matters, Chen Feng was speechless. He forcibly changed the subject, "Alright, stop telling me about your family business. Let's talk about whether you plan to go abroad in the future."

Votes!!

(End of Chapter)