Stand-In Boyfriend Fu Zheng Ji

Chapter 471: Closeness and Distance
This is a natural logic that has existed since ancient times.

For example, paying off debts.

I don't know when the character logic of Yang Bailao and Huang Shiren in opera began.

It only exists in opera.

The debt collector in turn asks the debtor to ask for help from his grandparents.

Those who are in debt have no sense of shame at all.

On the contrary, they can still make things difficult for debt collectors with a clear conscience.

Over time!
A person like Bie Shan Liu.

The dazed mind was forced to cripple the logical thinking that should have been natural and self-evident.

That's why I didn't dare to accept Zhang Ling's apology with a clear conscience.

Does this symbolize the progress of civilization?

Zhang Ling didn't know.

But at this moment she had to make Bie Shanliu understand one thing.

The only normal logic in front of her is to accept her apology with confidence.

So she stepped forward distressedly, grabbed Bie Shanliu's hand and explained:
"I was apologizing for not being honest with you just now. It's not your fault. You don't have to be like that."

Bie Shanliu exclaimed "Ah" in surprise.

The situation is not fully understood yet.

Zhang Ling then explained:

"I'm sorry, Bie Shanliu! Actually, I have never seen anything like this between them. But, I did hear Shangguan Aoxue say that she has seen it."

Bie Shanliu was very moved and accepted Zhang Ling's apology.

At this time, Wu Man and Mu Zi looked at Li Xiang for a while.

Finally, they all said:

"Shangguan Aoxue!"

That look seemed to see through all the hypocrisy and evil in the world.

So Li Xiang was anxious and worried and quickly explained:
"Don't get me wrong! I..."

Wu Man interrupted unhappily, waving his hand:

"Wait a minute. Mr. Li, you are explaining to the wrong person."

Then he pointed at Zhang Ling and said:

"She is the one you should explain to the most."

Li Xiang immediately turned his head and looked at Zhang Ling again and said:

"Zhang Ling, listen to me. What Shangguan Aoxue mentioned was a complete misunderstanding. If you don't believe me, you can ask Chen Jian."

Li Xiang said this and pushed Chen Jian out.

Chen Jian couldn't help but greet Li Xiang's ancestors affectionately in his heart.

But I am used to following Li Xiang's arrangements.

He still gritted his teeth and explained to Zhang Ling:
"That's right! It was indeed a misunderstanding. Zhang Ling, you know how outstanding our Li Xiang is. There are always women like Shangguan Aoxue who pounce on him."

Wu Man knows the true identity of the stand-in Li Xiang.

When he heard Chen Jian's words, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Zhang Ling asked curiously:

"Wu Man, what are you laughing at?"

Wu Man waved his hands repeatedly and explained that it was "nothing".

Then he turned his head and gestured to Chen Jian:
"It's okay, it's okay! Chen Jian, just continue talking about whatever you want to say. Don't worry about me."

Chen Jian felt a little puzzled.

At the same time, he was somewhat disgusted with Zhang Ling's careless choice of friends.

I don’t know where I picked up such a friend with no quality?
If it weren’t for the most important thing at the moment, which was to explain the misunderstanding between Li Xiang and Zhang Ling.

He would definitely teach Zhang Ling a lesson about Wu Man's rude behavior.

Chen Jian glared at Wu Man coldly, then put on a somewhat flattering smile and continued:

"Vice President Zhang, you don't know that my brother is very distressed about this and has no idea what to do!"

Wu Man expressed doubt on Zhang Ling's behalf and said:
"Oh? Logically speaking, you men should enjoy this kind of thing."

Chen Jian shook his head repeatedly and did not give a direct answer.

Then he continued with what he had said before and said to Zhang Ling:
"You don't know that maybe God knows Li Xiang's distress. It just so happens that Shangguan Aoxue saw our brothers hugging unexpectedly one day."

Zhang Ling asked with some curiosity:

"What kind of accident? You were hugging each other."

Chen Jian didn't want to talk about that embarrassing accident.

So he deliberately threw out a reason that he thought would be enough to divert Zhang Ling's attention and covered it up by saying:
"To be honest, when the accident happened, I really wanted to explain it. But Li Xiang stopped me and said there was no need to explain."

Zhang Ling looked at Li Xiang and asked in a questioning tone:

"Really?"

Li Xiang did not answer.

Just smiled and nodded.

Chen Jian seemed to have been authorized.

Then he said with a somewhat proud tone:

"So my brother thought of turning the tables. He used that accident to pretend that there was a special relationship between us. This would help persuade Shangguan Aoxue to quit. But he didn't expect the plan to fail."

Zhang Ling
Maybe it was because Chen Jian’s eyes were full of malice before.

Some vengeful Wu Man responded with sarcasm:

"You men! You always think you are the smartest. I admit that confident men are very attractive. But please don't always treat women as fools, okay?"

Wu Man's words.

For a moment, most people present mistakenly believed that she was Shangguan Aoxue's woman.

That's why he spoke for Shangguan Aoxue so emotionally.

of course!

The vast majority of the camps here do not include Zhang Ling.

Chen Jian was scolded by Wu Man.

It seems like I can't handle it anymore.

He turned his head and looked at Li Xiang beside him with a pleading look.

to be frank!
Li Xiang was unwilling to speak up for Chen Jian from the bottom of his heart.

That's because he couldn't stand Chen Jian's habit of treating women as fools.

I once didn't think highly of the relationship between him and Zhang Ling.

I did things behind their backs to break them up.

So Li Xiang pretended not to see Chen Jian's eyes looking for help.

The purpose is to take the opportunity to punish Chen Jian.

Bie Shanliu had also heard that Chen Jian had bullied Zhang Ling.

He felt that joining forces with Wu Man to fight back against Chen Jian was a good opportunity to make his attitude clear to Zhang Ling.

Then Bie Shanliu continued Wu Man's words and said to Chen Jian:
"Yes, Assistant Wu is right! Men who always treat women as fools. Little do they know that you men are the biggest fools."

Chen Jian was dumbfounded by what the two women said in unison.

Li Xiang said "wait a minute".

Everyone present looked over
Chen Jian, who was attacked from both sides, turned his head and looked over with anticipation.

That was in the expectation that Li Xiang would stand up and defend him and say a few fair words.

Little did he know that Li Xiang just felt that he could no longer hide aside and continue to watch the show silently.

He explained to the two women who sang the same tune simply for his own sake:
"My two beautiful ladies, you can't say that. I have no objection to you accusing and scolding Chen Jian. But please be careful with your choice of words."

Wu Man asked with some stubbornness:
"Did we say something wrong?"

Li Xiang said with a firm tone:

"Of course it's wrong!"

Wu Man asked:
"What's wrong?"

Li Xiang's bitter smile

"The mistake is that you can't generalize to include all men in the world."

Wu Man said with some surprise:
"What! Say it again."

Li Xiang said with a little impatience:
"I think you definitely heard what I said."

As he spoke, a confident smile spread across his face. He turned to look at Zhang Ling and continued to explain:

"Actually, there are many men in this world who don't treat women as fools. I, Li Xiang, am an exception."

So boastful.

If it had been in the past, Li Xiang would have blushed and been at a loss after saying this.

But now Li Xiang believes that he can make Zhang Ling understand his feelings clearly.

Avoid misunderstandings caused by poor communication between each other.

Everyone else present was staring at Li Xiang.

First of all, Chen Jian, who thought he knew Li Xiang best, was very surprised.

Because you have to know that Li Xiang used to think that this was the case between men and women.

Too unsubtle and dignified.

If he isn't careful, Zhang Ling might lose interest in him too early.

of course.

Chen Jian was also relieved.

Finally, the topic was successfully shifted to Li Xiang.

He could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Secondly, Wu Man and Bie Shanliu thought that they could only do this much. As for how to define and choose Li Xiang next?

That's Zhang Ling's business.

It's really hard for them to help make decisions.

After all, this is a matter of Zhang Ling's lifelong happiness.

As for targeting Chen Jian.

There will be plenty of time later.

Don't rush.

In the end, Muzi just watched with the mentality of a spectator from beginning to end.

From the bottom of my heart, I also hope that Chen Jian will get through this.

In the future, I can be more honest in my lifestyle.

What about Zhang Ling?

Zhang Ling thought seriously for a while before she smiled and said:

"You are quite confident! Okay. I am not here to listen to your boasting. You should be very clear about my purpose."

Li Xiang smiled with satisfaction and nodded:

"clear."

Zhang Ling continued:
"This is not the place to talk. Look..."

After all, they were talking about private matters.

If you talk about private matters in a public place in the company.

No matter how I think about it, I feel it has a bad impact.

So Zhang Ling wanted Li Xiang to arrange a relatively quiet place where there were no outsiders to talk.

Li Xiang understood what Zhang Ling meant and immediately followed her instructions.

He gestured and led Zhang Ling to his office.

What about other irrelevant people?
Naturally, everyone went about their own business.

Wu Man, who wanted to go in with Zhang Ling the most

In the end, he was allowed to follow Bie Shanliu.

At this time, there were only two of them in the office.

Li Xiang was a little overwhelmed and busy at first.

He personally made a cup of tea and handed it to Zhang Ling.

Then he sat down and said:
"Ling'er, I don't think it's necessary for two people to go together to pick up Xiaodouzi. If you really can't spare the time, I can go alone."

Let’s go pick up Xiaodouzi together.

Ben had planned this in advance.

But yesterday the general manager of the group gave her a sudden notice.

It means that the largest shareholder of the group specifically requested a meeting with Zhang Ling tomorrow.

Zhang Ling really wanted to refuse on the grounds that she didn't work on her weekends.

But the general manager said that the largest shareholder said so.

If I can't see Zhang Ling tomorrow.

Then Zhang Ling won't have to go back to work next week.

Helpless!

Zhang Ling really couldn't figure it out.

I don’t know why the largest shareholder came here for some important matter.

We have to meet on our days off.

He tried to get some information from the general manager.

No success!

The general manager advised:
"Don't ask around. Some things are not meant for you to know. It's useless to ask around."

The meaning is very clear.

On the one hand, it illustrates Zhang Ling’s current status.

There is no authority to know some inside information in advance.

On the other hand, it also shows that this largest shareholder is very mysterious.

Since he is a mysterious person.

Then naturally the style of doing things is very mysterious.

Maybe the general manager doesn't have the authority to know the relevant inside information.

really!

Capitalists love to find ways to exploit people.

What could she do?

I planned to discuss with Li Xiang to pick up Xiaodouzi later than the original time.

But Li Xiang said that he could not break his promise to his child.

I firmly disagree with Zhang Ling's proposal.

to this end!

The two can only talk face to face.

So as to work out a solution that kills two birds with one stone.

Zhang Ling heard this.

He stood up again and roared:

"no!"

Li Xiang was frightened by Zhang Ling's pressure and his body naturally leaned back.

At the same time, he almost subconsciously swallowed his saliva and asked:
"why?"

Zhang Ling then explained loudly:
"Picking up Xiao Douzi together was our promise to the child. You fulfilled your promise but broke it in front of my child. Li Xiang, I want to ask you what your intention is?"

"No... I... Zhang Ling, where did you get that from? You actually used the word 'intentional'. It makes me sound like I'm the largest shareholder of your group."

Listening to Li Xiang’s explanation.

Only then did Zhang Ling realize that she was too emotional.

That's why he said those unreasonable words to Li Xiang.

Then, she restrained her sharpness and said modestly:

"sorry!"

Li Xiang said with some doubt:
"It's fine! Why are you suddenly saying sorry?"

Zhang Ling said in a somewhat depressed mood:

"My father has been comparing me to you lately. He says that I am not as good a mother as you are as a father. So I really don't want to break my promise in front of the child. Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Xiang nodded repeatedly and comforted:
"I understand, I understand! Ling'er, you are a mother now. You should know your uncle's intentions. Your uncle just really wants you to be a competent mother."

Zhang Ling said in a negative mood:

"I know! But I also feel that I am a very incompetent mother."

Li Xiang continued:
"There are not many people in the world who are born to be parents. Many parents learn and grow with their children. By the way, Ling'er, do you know?"

"what do you know?"

"Xiao Douzi told me. She likes you as much as she likes me."

"real!"

A hint of joy flashed across Zhang Ling's face.

But because she thought of a time issue.

That’s how long she spent being a mother to Little Bean.

But it's been several years longer than Li Xiang has been a father.

If you take into account the time cost.

That little Douzi likes Li Xiang as a father much more than she likes her mother.

Think of this.

Zhang Ling was a little overwhelmed and screamed with tears in her eyes:

"no the same!"

Li Xiang was stunned!
But soon he responded with another question:
"What's different?"

Zhang Ling excitedly explained:
"Time cost! How many years has Xiaodouzi called me mom? But how long has Xiaodouzi called you dad? You don't count the time cost. Can the answers be the same?"

Li Xiang deliberately ignored the time.

I didn't expect Zhang Ling to notice it so quickly.

However, Li Xiang continued without any panic:

"It just means that I am a little more talented as a parent than you are. But that doesn't mean anything."

Zhang Ling said unconvincedly:
"Who are you to say it can't represent something? It already represents a lot."

Li Xiang shook his head and explained:
"How close are the feelings between people? That's not how you measure it."

Zhang Ling asked doubtfully:

“How do you measure that?”

Li Xiang replied:
"sincere!"

"sincere?"

"Yes! The only criterion for measuring the closeness of the relationship between people is how sincere they are to each other."

Li Xiang looked at Zhang Ling thoughtfully.

He went on to explain:
"Xiaodouzi said that she likes you as much as she likes me. That means this child is equally sincere towards both of us."

A smile appeared on Zhang Ling's face and she nodded and said "Oh".

Li Xiang then asked with a serious expression:

"Since the sincerity is the same, I don't understand what you were struggling with just now."