Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 376: Chapter 374 Love Has No Right or Wrong

”Bang~” ”Bang~”

Just when Lin Qianru was enjoying a rare moment of peace, a sudden rush of knocking came from outside.

”Someone’s here, let go of me quickly and sit on the sofa beside.”

Lin Qianru’s expression changed, and she hurriedly freed herself from Lu Tianxing’s embrace, sending him to the sofa opposite, sorted her demeanor and disheveled hair, and then said to the outside, ”Come in.”

”Creak!”

With a light sound, the office door was pushed open, and a very beautiful woman walked in; it was none other than Yue Tingting.

”Tingting, how did you come?”

Seeing Yue Tingting, Lin Qianru was slightly stunned—she had not expected Yue Tingting to be the one entering.

Yue Tingting stood awkwardly at the door, glancing at Lu Tianxing and then at Lin Qianru, whose face was a bit red. Furthermore, she had heard from colleagues outside that Lu Tianxing had been in Lin Qianru’s office for more than an hour, and in a moment, Yue Tingting seemed to understand something.

”Did... did I come at a bad time?”

For some reason, upon seeing this scene, Yue Tingting unexpectedly felt no anger; instead, there was a hint of joy. If Lu Tianxing could be together with Lin Qianru, why couldn’t he be with her?

”It’s okay, don’t misunderstand, Assistant Lu and I were just discussing work.”

Lin Qianru knew that Yue Tingting must have sensed something, but since the other party hadn’t said anything, she wasn’t foolish enough to explain anything.

”By the way, Tingting, did you need something?”

Yue Tingting hesitated a moment, then said, ”Sister Qian Ru, could you switch my position? I’ve just joined the company and became the leader of the seventh sales team. Is that...”

”What’s wrong, Tingting, did someone in the seventh team give you trouble? Who is it? Tell me, and I’ll have her fired right now.”

Lin Qianru’s expression changed, and her tone immediately turned stern; such issues were strictly taboo at Bai’s Group. If you think you’re capable, you’re welcome to show it, but this kind of exclusion and behind-the-scenes mockery is the most disgusting thing in the workplace.

In such cases, Lin Qianru’s approach was always direct—if you can’t do the job but still mock others who can’t, just pack your things and leave.

”No... it’s not that.”

Yue Tingting quickly explained: ”It’s just that I became the team leader so soon after joining, isn’t that a bit irregular? Sister Qian Ru, I’d be okay with just being an ordinary salesperson.”

”Tingting, don’t worry about it. Manager Lin must have her reasons for the arrangement. If others question you, you should prove yourself with your capabilities and prove them wrong.”

At that moment, Lu Tianxing spoke up: ”Besides, Bai’s Group isn’t any nepotistic company; as long as you have the capability, not to mention a team leader, you can pick any position like manager or vice president.”

”Assistant Lu is right.”

Lin Qianru nodded in agreement, adding, ”Tingting, don’t feel pressured. The seventh team was specifically set up for the newly developed education app software, and based on your profile, you are undoubtedly qualified for this position.”

”I understand now, I’ll prove myself.”

Yue Tingting nodded softly, her eyes filled with determination. She would prove her excellence to everyone; she wasn’t just a decorative item. One day, she would become a powerful woman like Bai Zhiqing.

”Manager Lin, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”

Lu Tianxing stood up, nodded at the two women, and walked outside.

”Sister Qian Ru, I’m going out now too,” said Yue Tingting as she was about to leave.

However, Lin Qianru stopped her. ”Tingting, wait a moment. I have something to tell you. Just relax, I want to have a chat with you.”

Yue Tingting was slightly bewildered, not understanding why Lin Qianru wanted her to stay, but she closed the door as told and sat down on the sofa at Lin Qianru’s gesture.

”Tingting, you know everything, don’t you? You must think I’m utterly despicable, knowingly seducing Lu Tianxing even though I’m aware he’s married. In your eyes, I’m a shameless woman, aren’t I?” Lin Qianru said with a bitter smile as she looked at Yue Tingting.

”President Lin, I... I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Yue Tingting said, her expression a bit frantic.

Lin Qianru, as if she hadn’t heard Yue Tingting’s words, continued. ”Tingting, you like Lu Tianxing too, don’t you?”

”I...”

Just as Yue Tingting was about to retort, Lin Qianru waved her hand to interrupt her. ”Tingting, I mean no harm. You don’t have to deny it. I can tell. From the first time I saw you in Mr. Bai’s office, your eyes kept wandering over to Lu Tianxing. This shows how familiar you are with him, right? When you entered the office earlier, your first glance was not at me, but at Lu Tianxing. This clearly shows how important he is in your heart, and how much you care about his opinion. Am I right?”

Yue Tingting fell silent, speechless. She hadn’t anticipated Lin Qianru’s intuition to be so sharp, noticing even her subtler actions.

”Tingting, you’ve met his wife, haven’t you?” Lin Qianru suddenly asked.

Yue Tingting was slightly startled but nodded her head nonetheless.

”I thought so.”

Lin Qianru wasn’t surprised; she could tell that although Lu Tianxing and Yue Tingting were close, their relationship was not as intimate as hers with Lu Tianxing.

Moreover, earlier, Yue Tingting had noticed the subtle interplay between her and Lu Tianxing, yet she wasn’t angry but seemed rather pleased. It was as if a weight had been lifted off her heart, an unusually telling sign.

From this, it could be inferred that Yue Tingting had met Lu Tianxing’s wife but had no intimate relationship with him; at most, it was unrequited love. Moreover, she longed to become Lu Tianxing’s woman just like her. Otherwise, upon discovering the subtle plot, Tingting wouldn’t have felt happy but angry instead.

”Tingting, who do you reckon is stronger, his wife or me?” Lin Qianru asked again.

”What?”

Yue Tingting was stunned, then snapped back to reality, her face filled with shock as she looked at Lin Qianru. ”Sister Qian Ru, are you saying that you want to compete for Brother Lu, but his wife is...”

Midway through her sentence, Yue Tingting suddenly shut her mouth. She was about to say that Lu Tianxing’s wife was Bai Zhiqing, but the words died on her lips as Lin Qianru was unaware that Lu Tianxing’s wife was Bai Zhiqing, clearly because Lu Tianxing didn’t want Lin Qianru to know this.

”So what if he’s married? These days, there are more divorces than marriages. Why shouldn’t I compete?” Lin Qianru’s face showed a determined look.

”Sister Qian Ru.”

At this moment, Yue Tingting no longer knew what to say. Competing with Bai Zhiqing for a man—who had the audacity and capability? Lin Qianru was indeed remarkable, but compared to Bai Zhiqing!

”Tingting, you’re still young; you don’t understand. In the world of love, there’s never right or wrong. If I back down, perhaps when I’m old, I’ll regret it bitterly. Rather than that, I’d rather take a chance. If I can’t beat his wife, that means I’m insignificant in his heart, merely a plaything. In that case, leaving him won’t cause any heartache. Heartache for a man who doesn’t love me isn’t worthwhile. But if I succeed, it only means his wife wasn’t capable enough to keep her husband, and that’s not my fault. Regardless of the outcome, at least when I’m old, I won’t regret what I did today.”

Yue Tingting fell silent again. The reason she wanted to give up being a teacher and strive to be a corporate powerhouse was indeed motivated by the thought of measuring up against Bai Zhiqing.

Moreover, Lin Qianru was right. If you don’t strive in life, you might regret it when you’re old. If you do strive, even if it turns out futile, at least when you’re old and recalling the past, you won’t regret or feel remorse.