And then, the laptop made a "snap" sound as it was closed.

CEO Cao has many advantages, but there is one flaw amid all that beauty; he is overly principled, too strict about separating work from personal matters, so those with a somewhat limited perspective might be greatly shaken.

But Boss Jiang's open-mindedness is beyond doubt.

The women around him are not the kind who lose their minds over a man.

Including that witch Shi Qianxi.

For instance, asking her to give Jin Hai to oneself—let's see if that madam would be willing.

As a high-educated young person in the new era, Jiang Chen has always respected women, and undeniably, some women's abilities are stronger than men's.

Actually, whether man or woman, being independent, self-reliant, and able to shine on one's own is far more charming than becoming someone else's appendage.

So, a flower vase is merely a toy for rich heirs and wouldn't be a choice for the successful.

"Money is endless, don't be too pressured, neglecting sleep and rest is inadvisable."

Boss Jiang placed a snack next to the laptop,

though just a small box of cakes, it's the thought that counts.

"I deliberately looked up this shop online, took a taxi to buy them, Dongying taxis are really expensive, just a few miles costing me over a hundred, and again over a hundred on the way back. No wonder those white-collar workers don't return home if they work late, who can afford such fares, have a taste."

Boss Jiang ranted on.

The effect of "gifts" depends on the recipient.

For most women, cakes are just cakes, but for CEO Cao, perhaps a box of cakes is more valuable than gold and jewels.

"Can you stop acting like an old granny?"

CEO Cao should be stern, but seeing Boss Jiang whining and complaining with a pained look, there's only helplessness left.

"Dongying is already a developed country, but now I feel sympathetic towards Dongying people, just like CEO Yan said, Dongying people should not feel happiness."

Even the strong Cao Jinse had no way at the moment, of course, the other party meant well.

She looked at the box of cakes, opened the packaging, "Instead of thinking of yourself as Holy Mother Mary with the leisure to sympathize with others, it's better to care about your compatriots, Capital City, East Sea, Shen City... Ordinary people living in domestic first-tier cities, who is better off than the people in Tokyo."

Cao Jinse is still Cao Jinse, making no attempts at concealment.

Hiding illness and avoiding medical help is inadvisable.

Fixated on criticizing others without self-reflection is even more laughable.

Actually, from someone's words, you can see his perspective, because a person's speech often reflects his vision and three core values.

Leaders are leaders.

A few casually spoken words give a feeling of being slightly higher in level than that of Jiuding's executives.

"...The feeling is still somewhat different."

Boss Jiang pondered after hesitating for a moment and replied, "Ordinary people striving in big cities at home still have hope in their hearts."

It's not about glossing over peace.

Because Boss Jiang once squatted at Apang Palace's entrance and chatted with a delivery guy for the length of his lunch hour.

A few buns constitute a meal, not long, but from the eyes of that delivery guy, you can see the light,

unlike in Tokyo, where even if there's a smile, the eyes are deadened.

"That's because cultural tradition grants people deep-rooted family concepts. Individual hardships mean family happiness; in our country, many people willingly endure it, which is where their hope lies. However, Dongying people lack this concept, so you don't feel the happiness you talk about in them."

"Listening to CEO Cao talk, it's truly enlightening."

Boss Jiang sighed.

Cao Jinse took out a piece of cake, accustomed to his witty banter.

Loving one's country is not wrong, so subjectively favoring it is human nature.

She's the same.

Just like a family can shut their door and discuss their own issues but won't allow outsiders to gossip.

"What's your impression of Dongying's Imperial Palace?"

"True to expectation."

Boss Jiang knows his faults and mends them; this answer demonstrates a big-picture perspective.

Cao Jinse's lips slightly twitched, "What are your expectations based on?"

Jiang Chen shrugged, "Just strolled around the outer garden; didn't go inside, didn't see the essence."

"The inner palace is not something you enter as you wish? At least a three to five-month appointment; you have no chance this time."

"Really."

Boss Jiang pondered something, chuckling as he asked.

"The taste isn't bad, red bean?"

Cao Jinse took a bite of the cake.

"I don't know either, I bought several boxes, Taoist Duanmu didn't eat this box, so I brought it over."

Boss Jiang blurted out, seemingly still dreaming about the Imperial Palace, his focus unsettled.

Clearly visible, CEO Cao, whose mind can hold a boat in her belly, had her face suddenly darken with a "thud," almost throwing the bite of cake at that rascal's face.

Soon.

Boss Jiang, whose mind wandered, snapped back, witnessing the other's icy and fiery gaze promptly said: "Don't misunderstand, I mean Taoist Duanmu deliberately picked out the best flavored box for me to bring over."

Boss Jiang is indeed a genuine person, even at this moment, still considering reconciling relationships.

"You can leave now."

Of course, CEO Cao isn't dumb; simultaneously, she won't pretend to be dumb, though due to her own cultivation, she didn't commit the shrewish act of throwing a cake at someone, but still coldly issued a punch-out order.

Boss Jiang stood there, with a mouth hard to explain, a hundred mouths unable to argue.

"Mao Tu."

Cao Jinse called once.

No response.

"Mao Tu!"

Cao Jinse raised her voice.

This time there was a reaction; a small lookalike girl stepped out from the presidential suite's inner room, shuffling in slippers, wearing cartoon pajamas, rubbing her eyes as if just awoken.

This is what safety awareness means.

Layers upon layers.

When out, it should be this way.

"Hey, why are you here?"

Upon seeing Jiang Chen, the girl with the appearance hardly evokes the word bodyguard suddenly widened her eyes and vigorously rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Boss Jiang maintained a polite smile.

"Please escort him out."

Cao Jinse spoke.

The girl Mao Tu who was sleeping while the lady worked confirmed she wasn't seeing things, startled, her eyes quickly brightened, grinning broadly and showing two rows of white teeth.

This girl surely hasn't encountered any shady uncles giving candy, her teeth are so good.

"Yes, Miss."

Newly awakened, she's not at all tired, stepped towards Jiang Chen, surprisingly from the eyes of a high schooler-looking girl, Jiang Chen saw an amusing violent flair.

"No need, I can walk myself."

Assessing the situation, displaying true heroic spirit, the Taoist nun sister is not present, and Jiang Chen abandoned judging by appearance long ago, he doesn't doubt the girl's obedience to her lady's command in the slightest, and without understanding, the safest approach is to overestimate the opponent.

Jiang Chen is able to be humble and assert oneself, and when Mao Tu was still four or five meters away, he quickly walked out.

Seeing this, an obvious annoyance flickered in Mao Tu's eyes, eager to chase.

But Boss Jiang's legs are long, taking big steps without looking back, soon reaching the door, opening it, and quickly retreating.

"Coward!"

Mao Tu stomped the ground towards the door.

However, the person had left, not coming back, she could only turn disappointment, "Miss, why was he here?"

"Tourism."

Cao Jinse simply explained, contemplating whether to throw away the cake in hand, but perhaps due to her good conduct, unwilling to waste food, she just ate the cake.

"Miss, why didn't you call me while eating."

Seeing this, Mao Tu immediately felt wronged.

"Take them all."

Cao Jinse glanced at the box of cakes, visibly still bothered.

Mao Tu shuffled her slippers, not knowing what had transpired, utterly dismissive of hierarchy, unceremoniously hugging the whole box of cakes.

"Thank you, Miss."

She planned to head back with the cake; staying here would disturb the lady's work.

"Wait a moment."

Cao Jinse suddenly stopped her.

Mao Tu showed confusion.

Perhaps there is genuine hunger, Cao Jinse licked her lips, unpretentious,

"Leave me a few pieces."

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