Stealing The Wind But Not The Moon [Completed]

11. Chu Zhichen Savored A Partagas On The Terrace.

Chu Zhichen stared at Xiang Mingzhang and said, "You orchestrated this."

Xiang Mingzhang took a moment to react and admitted calmly, "You've figured it out so quickly. You're quite clever."

Fury burned in Chu Zhichen's heart, but he maintained his composure and said, "Isn't it beneath you to bribe Zhai Feng behind my back?"

Xiang Mingzhang responded, "Do you think I'm a gentleman?"

Chu Zhichen had long seen through Xiang Mingzhang's façade of being a "gentleman." He retorted, "At least, in Yisi's eyes, I thought you were someone worth looking up to."

Xiang Mingzhang pursed his lips, showing no sign of emotion. The announcement about security checks blared through the speakers, and he released his grip on Chu Zhichen's arm. He stated, "Do as you please. I must go."

Chu Zhichen grabbed Xiang Mingzhang's wrist tightly, his grip filled with malice. Yisi had lost the project and his soldiers. He had been framed and then fired. It was impossible for him to let it go so easily.

As people passed by, the two tall and striking figures tugging at each other drew attention.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xiang Mingzhang leaned in closer and lowered his voice, "This is the first time someone has stopped me like this at the airport. Others may think you have a relationship with me."

Startled, Chu Zhichen let go of his hand as if feeling an electric shock and took a step back.

Xiang Mingzhang frowned, as if hiding from a virus. "I'm leaving," he said tersely.

Chu Zhichen replied coldly, "You may hide on the first day of New Year, but not on the fifteenth day."

Xiang Mingzhang acquiesced, "I'm going on a business trip for three days. I'll explain everything when I return."

Valuing his own image, Chu Zhichen didn't want to get entangled in public. So he let Xiang Mingzhang go.

After leaving the airport, Chu Zhichen decided there was no need to return to the company for the time being, so he went home directly.

Li Heng informed Chu Shihui and Mrs. Chu about the bid being canceled. Mrs. Chu agreed to stay silent about it, pretending not to know, so as not to upset Chu Zhichen.

However, as Chu Zhichen contemplated his words during the journey back home, he found it impossible to pretend that nothing had happened when facing his family's concerned and smiling faces, and the carefully prepared afternoon tea.

"The project has fallen apart," he stated.

Mrs. Chu tried to comfort him, saying, "Wins and losses are common in business. It's not a big deal..."

Chu Zhichen interrupted, "It is a big deal. Losing a project that should never have been lost matters."

Chu Shihui asked worriedly, "Then what will you do?"

Chu Zhichen replied, "I've been fired."

Mrs. Chu exclaimed anxiously, "How did this happen? You work so hard, how can you be fired just because of a mistake?"

Chu Zhichen reassured them, saying, "Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Mrs. Chu felt distressed, saying, "You've been working long hours and coming home late, so I understand if you don't work so hard. The money from selling shares can be used for investments..."

"Mom, please don't come up with random ideas," Chu Shihui objected. She felt that her older brother had finally found the right path and should not repeat past mistakes.