Na Muzhong expressed understanding, then gestured to a chair opposite and said, "If you don't mind, please have a seat and wait."
Morin Jieli had been waiting for these words. She lifted her skirt and carefully sat down by the side, afraid of wrinkling her dress. After sitting down, her gaze naturally found a reason to fixate on the three of them.
"I've heard that pregnant women tend to get sleepy easily, but I see Mrs. Zheng looking quite well." Morin Jieli's attention was now almost entirely on Shen Xiaoyan. As a woman, she was very curious about Shen Xiaoyan's existence, especially since Shen Xiaoyan couldn't speak. Yet, this man seemed to dote on her. She had suspected he might be acting, but a person's gaze never lies!
"She'll need to go back and sleep after this matter is settled," Zheng Wei said in a flat tone. Apart from Shen Xiaoyan, he showed no emotion when speaking to other women.
"I've heard many people can't eat properly. Will the CEO's wife be like that?" Na Muzhong had heard a lot about pregnancy. In short, being pregnant was a very arduous task.
"Not yet, but her appetite has been getting worse." Zheng Wei strongly suspected that his wife's morning sickness was just around the corner. Although he had no concrete evidence, his intuition was strong.
"No wonder I saw Mrs. Zheng needing to be fed when she ate. Pregnant women also have volatile emotions. It's truly touching that CEO Zheng sets aside his work to care for her so meticulously." Even though Morin Jieli tried her best to control it, a hint of emotion still seeped into her words.
Zheng Wei didn't reply, continuing to feed Shen Xiaoyan fruit. Na Muzhong, on the side, chuckled.
"Miss Morin, you're mistaken. Even before Mrs. CEO was pregnant, CEO used to serve her personally. It's just that Mrs. CEO found him rather bothersome," Na Muzhong said with a laugh. It seemed like a joke, but it was actually a jab at Morin Jieli.
Having spent some time here today, this woman had caused her no small amount of annoyance. Morin Jieli's attention was inevitably drawn to Na Muzhong.
She raised an eyebrow, her voice calm, "You and CEO Zheng seem to have a very good relationship. Do you work at Zheng's Group too? I always thought CEO Zheng had a misandry, but I didn't expect him to be so close to you. That's truly rare. I've always seen him avoid women."
Na Muzhong's eyebrows flicked towards Shen Xiaoyan. See, the arrow had turned towards her again.
"Yes, I've known CEO for many years, and we've always interacted this way. Isn't that right, CEO?" Na Muzhong looked at Zheng Wei again.
"Don't you know what kind of person you are?" Zheng Wei replied dismissively.
Their interaction was so natural that Morin Jieli looked at Shen Xiaoyan, somewhat bewildered. This woman interacted with her husband so naturally, yet she didn't seem jealous at all. Instead, she was smiling and watching the two of them?
This was quite peculiar. And this woman named Lu was being too ostentatious.
"Play with her less in the future," Zheng Wei added, not forgetting to instruct Shen Xiaoyan. Na Muzhong, hearing this, laughed from the side, "CEO, the tone you use is just like a kind old father."
Zheng Wei's face turned cold, and he shot her a displeased glance.
"I'm actually a little envious of Miss Na's demeanor. You can get along with any man. That kind of personality is truly likable," Morin Jieli said, resting her chin on her hand. She looked rather innocent.
"Miss Morin, are you truly praising me, or are you mocking me? What do you mean by 'any man'?" Na Muzhong was not an ordinary woman; she was very sensitive to words.
"Oh, Miss Na, please don't misunderstand. I really didn't mean that. I was just saying that CEO Zheng looks unapproachable, that's all! That's not what I meant!" Morin Jieli quickly explained.
Before Na Muzhong could reply, a voice, also somewhat ostentatious, came from outside: "Morin Jieli, who are you explaining to? Who is so important that a reigning queen like you has to nervously explain?"
As she finished speaking, a woman with a somewhat rugged appearance appeared in their sight. She was Morin Jieli's public relations manager, Wei Fen, and behind her was Morin Jieli's styling team.
As soon as Wei Fen entered and saw Morin Jieli sitting on a simple chair while the other three were on comfortable sofas, her rugged eyebrows immediately furrowed. She said unhappily to the three, "You made Morin Jieli sit here? Is Morin Jieli the big star, or are you?"
Hearing Wei Fen say this, Morin Jieli immediately stood up and tugged at her arm, pointing to Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoyan. "Sister Wei, this is CEO Zheng and Mrs. Zheng from Zheng's Group."
Wei Fen hadn't looked closely at first. Upon hearing Morin Jieli's hint, she instantly trembled with shock. In a flash of thought, she seemed to understand why Morin Jieli had chosen to work in such a place against everyone's objections. It was likely because of CEO Zheng.
"I'm so sorry, so sorry! I was too impulsive. I didn't know CEO Zheng and his wife were here!" Wei Fen was a well-known public relations manager in the industry, and her ability to change her expression was excellent.
"Heh." Zheng Wei merely snorted, showing no intention of replying. He continued to look down and speak to Shen Xiaoyan.
Being given the cold shoulder didn't anger Wei Fen. After all, he was an influential figure in the capital. She deserved it.
However, if CEO and Mrs. Zheng were like this, then who was the other woman sitting there?
"Morin Jieli, who is this?" Given her imposing aura, that person didn't look like she came from a humble background. And to be sitting with CEO Zheng and his wife, she was likely wealthy and noble.
However, this time, the answer she received was: "Sister Wei, this is one of the heads of Shuijiao. The person you contacted this morning was her."
Wei Fen's attitude when she contacted Shuijiao this morning had been very forceful, but the other party had completely ignored her. Wei Fen had held a grudge about this. She was now the public relations manager for a queen of pop, and this Miss Na was the first person who didn't fawn over her.
"Oh, so you're Miss Na? Miss Na certainly has quite an imposing aura. If I didn't know better, I'd think you were some big shot. Morin Jieli, let me tell you, when I contacted Miss Na today, she was very dismissive towards me. Sigh, this is the first time I've experienced such unfair treatment!" Since this person's identity was unclear, and she was unlikely to be wealthy, Wei Fen expressed her dissatisfaction to Na Muzhong in front of her.
"So, Manager Wei, are you here to find fault with me? If you don't like it, we can stop this deal. What do you think?" Na Muzhong stood up, her hands in the pockets of her suit pants. Even when sitting, her aura was immense, and when she stood, her aura was fully unleashed. The stylists behind her also brightened at the sight of Na Muzhong's attire.
"Miss Na, may I ask which brand's new collection your outfit is from?" Stylist A Yao was clearly a fashion enthusiast. He didn't bother with Wei Fen and was immediately drawn to Na Muzhong's clothing.
"This is the work of our CEO's wife," Na Muzhong replied, turning and pointing to Shen Xiaoyan, who was being attended to by Zheng Wei.
"It truly is Teacher Shen's work. I didn't know Shuijiao was Teacher Shen's studio." After speaking, A Yao moved his steps and looked at Morin Jieli, who was being blocked by Wei Fen. His eyes lit up again when he saw the skirt spread on the chair and the belt.
"Sister Morin Jieli, can you stand up and let me see the entire dress?" A Yao asked enthusiastically.
Morin Jieli nodded and stood up from the chair. A Yao seemed to be drawn by an irresistible force and rushed towards Morin Jieli.
But Wei Fen's attention was still on Na Muzhong. The confident smile on her lips grew more pronounced. Earlier, this Miss Na had called Mrs. Zheng "CEO's wife," clearly indicating she was someone working for someone else.
With her concerns gone, Wei Fen wanted to properly deal with this woman. The tone this woman had used on the phone today was infuriating. Wei Fen, as a boy, had never been treated so unfairly. In this circle, who didn't respectfully call her "Sister Wei"?
"Miss Na, is this how you do business? What right do you have to say that? What do you mean, 'buy it if you want, leave it if you don't'? If this big deal falls through, will you still have a salary? People shouldn't talk too big. I don't think you're a fresh graduate either. You've been in the workplace for so many years, don't you have any sense? People like you are destined to be subordinates!" Wei Fen, now emboldened, spoke with great fluency.
Shen Xiaoyan covered her mouth, then put the Fuji apple Zheng Wei had offered into his mouth. She then reached out and held Zheng Wei's hand, her gaze indicating towards Wei Fen.
This public relations manager was indeed becoming a bit arrogant. Although Na Muzhong was ostentatious, if Wei Fen hadn't been so aggressive on the phone, Na Muzhong wouldn't have actively retorted. Besides, so what if she was a subordinate? Someone like Na Muzhong would be a dazzling presence in any group.
"It's fine. Someone's here to deal with it," Zheng Wei said, patting Shen Xiaoyan's hand, signaling her not to worry.
"Manager Wei, these words should be said to you. What's wrong with me being a subordinate? I earn more in a year than you do in a lifetime!" Na Muzhong leaned back lazily, her tone nonchalant.
"Do you know how much I earn in a year? How much will I earn in my lifetime? I don't doubt you can earn money, but this handbag of yours is worth 100,000, isn't it? However, I earned mine legitimately. Yours, perhaps, was earned in bed?" People like Wei Fen could not stand provocation. What she was most proud of was her annual income, yet this woman named Lu had insulted her annual income!
"Heh, according to you, then I am truly precious. I can earn your lifetime salary just by selling my looks for a year?" Na Muzhong chuckled. She found this entire situation hilarious.
"Sister Wei, let's look at Sister Morin Jieli's styling first," A Yao said, flicking his hair towards Wei Fen. He actually didn't want to listen to Wei Fen's bickering. Moreover, if Wei Fen fell out with the Shuijiao studio people today, Morin Jieli would likely miss out on such a great dress.
But how could Wei Fen be persuaded by A Yao? Wei Fen, in her temper, turned and yelled at A Yao, "What's it to you? You just focus on Morin Jieli's styling!"
A Yao pouted, had people bring out his tools, and stood in front of the mirror to help Morin Jieli design her hairstyle. Since everything was here, he wanted Morin Jieli to see how stunning the outfit would look when paired.
"Manager Wei, if you have fire in your heart, you shouldn't take it out on innocent people," Na Muzhong said with a smile. Her tone remained very calm, and she was never provoked. On the other hand, Wei Fen, who had just been questioned about her money and now her capabilities, was gradually losing her composure.
Na Muzhong's words seemed simple, but each one was a prelude to provoking Wei Fen.
"I can make a queen like Morin Jieli famous. You say I have little ability? I bring in so many resources, what do you know!"
"Bring in many resources? I've heard that many of your so-called 'resource' actions involve climbing into men's beds. Who knows if there's any shady business behind you? You say I climb into men's beds, so can I also infer that you've done it yourself? However, your appearance is a bit too rugged. I wonder which CEO is so unparticular!" As Na Muzhong spoke, the barbs hidden within her words became increasingly sharp.
Wei Fen, enraged, immediately lunged at Na Muzhong.
Na Muzhong was no delicate little woman. She had trained in Taekwondo.