The Green Tea Supporting Girl Is Still Playing Her Role Today (GL) - Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Xie Zhifei was completely unaware of the changing opinions in the break room, as she was busy handling a multinational collaboration project.

She had confidently made big promises to Xie Hongxu, and since this was her first project after taking office, with everyone watching, she couldn’t afford to slack off.

After leading the entire marketing department to work overtime, she finalized the proposal within two weeks and sent it to Xie Hongxu for review. Once approved, she would go on a business trip abroad.

She took two experienced veterans, her secretary, and the newly appointed regional manager abroad, expecting to stay at least a week.

Once there, she realized it would take ten days to half a month. First, she needed to visit the partner’s company to understand details, then negotiate, and even after reaching an agreement, contract procedures would take time.

These were manageable for her, but she worried that during her absence, Gu Zhizhang might seize the opportunity to build an emotional connection with Wen Pinghan. After all, the main characters’ aura was strong, and one slip could spark a fiery romance, leaving only memories to chase.

Before bed, she specifically asked the system, “How far have Wen Pinghan and Gu Zhizhang progressed?”

System: “I don’t know. Since you interfered with the plot, many things have diverged from the original trajectory. Even I, the system, can’t predict it.”

Xie Zhifei was very satisfied, as this meant her efforts were paying off!

She asked again, “Has Gu Zhizhang tried to flirt with her?”

System: “Probably.”

“Is there a way to let me teleport?”

System: “This is an urban drama, not a fantasy adventure. No such function.”

“Lame.”

Unable to rely on her useless golden finger, Xie Zhifei decided to handle it herself. She made a voice call, and after a few rings, Wen Pinghan answered.

“Hello?” Wen Pinghan lowered her voice deliberately, “What’s up?”

Xie Zhifei instantly grew alert, “Sister, what are you doing? Why so sneaky?” Is she on a date with Gu Zhizhang?!

“I’m in a meeting.”

“Oh, sorry for interrupting,” Xie Zhifei slapped her forehead, nearly forgetting the time difference, and quickly hung up.

Half an hour later, Wen Pinghan messaged: [Meeting’s over. What’s up?]

Xie Zhifei: [Nothing, just wanted to hear your voice and make sure you’re safe.]

Wen Pinghan: [?]

Wen Pinghan: [It’s broad daylight. Don’t tell me scary stories.]

Thus, Xie Zhifei used her spare time to keep messaging Wen Pinghan. Due to the time difference and their busy schedules, they didn’t chat much daily.

Wen Pinghan was puzzled. Wasn’t she on a business trip for work? Why did she seem so free?

Over the weekend, on Gu Zhizhang’s advice, Wen Pinghan finally paid the down payment for that house and ran into Gu Zhizhang, who was inspecting a project.

To thank him for his advice, she treated him to a meal.

Gu Zhizhang let her choose the place, so she picked a nearby, ordinary Sichuan restaurant with outdated decor and greasy tables. Clearly, this Mr. Gu had rarely been to such a simple place. He hesitated before sitting, flipped through the greasy menu, quickly ordered two dishes, and closed it.

Wen Pinghan subtly curled her lips, wiped the table with a tissue, and they started eating once the food arrived.

After two bites, Gu Zhizhang sweated from the spice and kept drinking water.

“You can’t handle spicy food?” Wen Pinghan asked, slightly surprised.

“Hm, did you think I could?” Gu Zhizhang asked curiously.

“Ms. Xie can eat spicy, so I thought you could too,” Wen Pinghan said honestly.

“We’re not siblings,” Gu Zhizhang smiled, then paused, puzzled, “You call her Ms. Xie?”

“Yes, I work at Qisheng,” Wen Pinghan said.

“I see,” Gu Zhizhang froze, then smiled knowingly, wiping sweat frantically with a tissue.

“If you can’t handle spicy, you should’ve said no from the start,” Wen Pinghan said.

“It’s rare for you to treat me to a meal. I couldn’t refuse,” Gu Zhizhang said.

“…”

Honestly, Gu Zhizhang was good-looking, came from a wealthy family, and hadn’t shown any bad traits. He seemed a great choice, no wonder Xie Zhifei had a crush on him for years.

“Mr. Gu, I treated you to this meal purely to say thanks,” Wen Pinghan paused, picked up two pieces of green pepper, and ate them calmly, “As for anything else… we’re not suitable.”

“Where are we not suitable?”

“Family background, education, perspective, even lifestyle,” Wen Pinghan said slowly, “I understand you’re curious for now, but I won’t take it seriously.”

Gu Zhizhang looked at her silently for a long time, took a sip of water, and said, “True, at first, I was just curious about you. But now, that curiosity seems to have grown into liking. Wen Pinghan, I’ll officially pursue you from now on.”

Wen Pinghan frowned slightly, instinctively thought of Xie Zhifei, and said, “You’re chasing a fleeting novelty. If you look back, you’ll see many people around you who are more suitable.”

“But I don’t like them.”

Wen Pinghan suddenly lost her appetite, finding even her favorite dishes tasteless.

If he didn’t like a woman as great as Xie Zhifei, she found it hard to believe what kind of liking Gu Zhizhang had for her. It felt childish, and she felt sorry for Xie Zhifei.

She had a crush on him for years, learned tennis for him, could beat him but still acted weak. Was it worth it?

Her phone suddenly rang. She glanced and saw it was Xie Zhifei.

“Sorry, I need to take a call,” Wen Pinghan picked up her phone, stepped outside, and heard complaints as soon as she answered.

“So tired. Just went through a four-to-five-hour negotiation. I don’t want to move back at the hotel!”

“Hard work.”

“Sister, what are you doing?”

“Eating… with Gu Zhizhang.”

“What? You’re eating with him?!” Xie Zhifei gasped in shock.

“Yes, sorry.”

“No, no, he’s probably pestering you to treat him, right?”

“No, I invited him.”

Xie Zhifei gasped again and asked cautiously, “Why’d you treat him? Sister, are you…”

“No,” Wen Pinghan interrupted.

“Hm? You knew what I was going to ask?”

“You were going to ask if I like him, right?”

“You’re so smart!”

“I don’t like him, so don’t worry,” Wen Pinghan said.

Xie Zhifei nodded, then felt confused—why did she tell me not to worry?

Wen Pinghan waited a moment, saw her stay silent, and said tactfully, “I think Gu Zhizhang doesn’t know how to cherish others, so it’s best not to have illusions about him.”

“Right, right, right!” Xie Zhifei slapped her thigh.

“Falling for him is bad luck.”

“Right, right, right!”

Seeing her agree so eagerly, Wen Pinghan wasn’t sure of her true thoughts. Was she genuinely clear-headed or just pretending to agree?

“Being liked by him is also bad luck!” Xie Zhifei added dramatically.

“Yes,” Wen Pinghan heard someone knocking on the glass door, turned, and saw Gu Zhizhang inside, pointing at his watch to signal he was short on time.

“Gu Zhizhang’s calling me. Let’s talk later.”

“Alright… How can Brother Gu interrupt someone’s call? I wouldn’t. I’d let Sister talk in peace (*^▽^*),” Xie Zhifei said.

Wen Pinghan: “…”

If your Brother Gu heard that, he’d be furious.