"I didn't."
Chen Jinzhao would naturally not admit to this.
Besides, what right did he have to be jealous?
The passionate night with Yu Mengzhi was an accident. In terms of status and position, Yu Mengzhi was indeed more fitting for her than the person she mentioned.
Yu Mengzhi, with her bright eyes and pearly teeth, found Chen Jinzhao's reticence quite amusing at times.
After a smile, Yu Mengzhi continued, "Whether you were jealous or not, you know better than I do. However, I have no feelings for that person, nor do I wish to be a tool for a marriage alliance between two families. So, I'd like to ask for your help: be my boyfriend occasionally."
Chen Jinzhao suspected he had misheard.
But soon, he understood what Yu Mengzhi meant.
"You mean, you want me to be your fake boyfriend, a shield?"
Yu Mengzhi hadn't known how to phrase it, but Chen Jinzhao said it for her, making her chuckle, "You're very smart. That's exactly what I mean, but I still need to get your opinion."
Chen Jinzhao naturally had no objections.
After all, he had once said he would be responsible for Yu Mengzhi, even though this female CEO didn't need it.
"Aren't you afraid I'll reveal those things, Ms. Yu?" Chen Jinzhao asked with a smile.
Yu Mengzhi naturally knew what Chen Jinzhao was referring to, which made her expression slightly awkward. She shot him a mock glare, "Even if you did say it, how many people would believe you?"
Most would probably dismiss it as delusional.
Following Yu Mengzhi's line of thought, Chen Jinzhao roughly understood why she had promoted him to team leader. How could a mere security guard be worthy of the aloof, beautiful CEO?
However, Chen Jinzhao had only guessed half of it.
Yu Mengzhi had another intention: to have Chen Jinzhao keep a close eye on Liu Wenyao.
Liu Wenyao was Su Jinghui's man, and now the security department almost exclusively obeyed Liu Wenyao. This was why Yu Mengzhi had placed Chen Jinzhao there.
She didn't expect Chen Jinzhao to win over hearts; it was an impossible task for a mere security guard. She only wanted him to monitor Liu Wenyao closely and inform her of any unusual activity.
After dinner.
Chen Jinzhao intended to leave but was stopped by Yu Mengzhi.
He couldn't help but wonder if Yu Mengzhi had become addicted.
Yu Mengzhi sensed Chen Jinzhao's peculiar gaze and felt a pang of annoyance. "What's with that look? You're not allowed to bring up that matter again, or I'm done with you!"
"I'm taking you to buy some clothes. If there are occasions where you need to be present, don't wear that security uniform anymore."
Chen Jinzhao suddenly understood.
When the CEO invited him, how could he refuse?
Yu Mengzhi lived up to her status as group president, taking Chen Jinzhao to high-end designer stores. A single suit cost tens of thousands, leaving Chen Jinzhao inwardly astonished.
When Chen Jinzhao emerged from the fitting room, Yu Mengzhi's eyes lit up.
Clothes make the man.
Dressed in a shirt, Chen Jinzhao appeared more rugged, no longer possessing that lazy demeanor. His hawk-like eyes were filled with a sharp intensity.
At first glance, Yu Mengzhi found it hard to associate him with the security guard.
She suddenly recalled...
Chen Jinzhao's body was covered in well-defined muscles, and on those muscles, which exuded a raw beauty, were numerous gruesome scars. It seemed Chen Jinzhao must have had a dramatic past.
As she thought, Yu Mengzhi's cheeks flushed, and her thoughts became disordered.
"Ms. Yu?"
"What are you spacing out about?" Chen Jinzhao waved his broad palm in front of Yu Mengzhi.
Yu Mengzhi snapped back to attention, her gaze evasive. "Pack it all up. Wear these for formal occasions from now on."
Chen Jinzhao merely said "Oh." Resistance was futile.
As long as the cost of the clothes wasn't deducted from his salary.
After buying several large bags of clothes, Yu Mengzhi was satisfied, while Chen Jinzhao trudged behind her.
As they stepped out of the store, a sharp voice reached Chen Jinzhao's ears.
"Well, well!"
"Isn't this Chen Jinzhao? How did you end up so miserable, working as a security guard at the mall?"
Chen Jinzhao turned to look.
A woman with heavy makeup appeared before him. After a careful look, Chen Jinzhao smiled, "Wu Tingyan? Long time no see. You've gotten prettier; I almost didn't recognize you."
Wu Tingyan snorted contemptuously, "Do you think I'm like you?"
"Speaking of which, you working as a security guard in a mall is a disgrace to Ninghai University."
Hmm?
Yu Mengzhi stopped walking and listened to their conversation from a short distance away.
To Yu Mengzhi's surprise, Chen Jinzhao was an alumnus of Ninghai University, a top ten institution in the country.
Yet, Yu Mengzhi recalled that Chen Jinzhao's records showed he only had a high school education.
What was going on?
If Chen Jinzhao was truly a graduate of Ninghai University, then working as a security guard was indeed a waste of his talent.
She continued to listen.
Chen Jinzhao seemed unfazed by Wu Tingyan's words, maintaining his smile and even agreeing, "Mhm, I've been too embarrassed to attend our alumni gatherings these past few years."
Yu Mengzhi was even more astonished.
Anyone else would have likely exploded in anger by now.
Could it be that Chen Jinzhao was actually a man who was inherently weak?
Wu Tingyan went on a tirade against Chen Jinzhao, but he remained composed.
During university.
Chen Jinzhao had once rejected Wu Tingyan's advances and then got together with his first love, Xu Nianqing.
"Chen Jinzhao, why do I feel like you're not convinced? You weren't like this in college. Who knew you'd self-destruct and join the army? No wonder Nianqing broke up with you back then."
Wu Tingyan rambled on.
She completely failed to notice Chen Jinzhao's smile gradually fading, replaced by a profound melancholy. He then asked proactively, "Is Nianqing... doing well now?"
Wu Tingyan's voice stopped, and she glanced at Chen Jinzhao dismissively.
"Pfft, Chen Jinzhao, are you sick? Looking like you do now, you're still thinking about Nianqing?"
"She's now the youngest full professor at Ninghai University, with suitors from influential families. She's long forgotten about you."
Seeing the hint of sadness on Chen Jinzhao's face, Wu Tingyan felt even more pleased with her lecture. "You know, you should stop thinking about her from now on. Be careful not to attract the attention of Nianqing's suitors."
"Tingyan, who are you talking to? Who is this gentleman?" Another young man approached.
Wu Tingyan introduced the man to Chen Jinzhao. This young man was her boyfriend, Miao Yu, whose family owned several factories, barely qualifying as a second-generation rich kid.
Miao Yu smiled, opened his wallet, and pulled out a few hundred-yuan bills, stuffing them into Chen Jinzhao's arms. "Tingyan, your old classmate is having such a hard time. You won't mind if I give him a few hundred to spend, will you?"
Wu Tingyan giggled, and following suit, stuffed a few hundred-yuan bills into Chen Jinzhao's arms.
This was neither charity nor alms!