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Chapter 969 - 756: Is This a Negotiation or a Heart-to-Heart Talk? (Part 2)

Shi Chuxin looked at Nan Zhubin and Chonghui: "But you came here this time to gain EAP project experience, right? It’s just that you encountered an accident and got trapped, unable to get out.""But when you get to the new company, it’s a company recommended by the teacher, and the boss certainly won’t be as... disgusting as the current one."

"And I will also support you in the new company, helping the younger brothers and sisters work together and progress together."

After talking about interests, she started to play the emotional card.

Shi Chuxin’s speed of speaking became faster and faster, and she might not even realize that her body was leaning forward more and more, almost lying on the table.

She stared intently at Nan Zhubin and Chonghui’s reactions, clearly finishing her words.

But Chonghui and Nan Zhubin glanced at each other calmly, not responding immediately.

"What?" Shi Chuxin couldn’t help but urge, "Do you think there’s any part that still needs discussing?"

The silence of the two junior brothers made Shi Chuxin lower her chin bit by bit again. She just hoped they would say something now.

Finally---

"Food’s here!"

Two consultants and Mo Kai suddenly appeared, each holding a tray.

"Teacher Nan, Teacher Chong, and... Mr. Shi."

The steaming food was placed in front of them, and Shi Chuxin’s eyes didn’t change a bit, yet she couldn’t help but swallow.

...

Honestly speaking, the conditions offered by Shi Chuxin seemed not to require any sacrifice from Nan Zhubin and the others.

Unlike Shi Chuxin, Nan Zhubin and Chonghui were still studying as Inner Sect Disciples. Whether it’s apologizing for Shi Chuxin or leading another EAP later, it all seems like almost no sacrifice—and might even result in gains.

In comparison, Shi Chuxin had to gather various materials needed by the project team, which seemed riskier.

However---

Chonghui glanced at Nan Zhubin and, seeing the junior brother seemingly uninterested in responding, looked back at Shi Chuxin.

Gently shook his head.

"What, do you still think the conditions aren’t enough?" Shi Chuxin couldn’t help but become anxious, "Then I’ll take a step back; just help me put in a word with the teacher, I’ll treat him to a meal, okay? You..."

Shi Chuxin’s words became more excessive, and Chonghui finally couldn’t hold back.

He opened his mouth to say something, but a hand appeared in front of him, gesturing to stop.

Chonghui turned his head, looking at Nan Zhubin, and read the meaning in his eyes—

"How about I handle this?"

Chonghui’s gaze was complicated, but finally, he let out a long breath and leaned back.

Allowing the senior brother to rest temporarily, Nan Zhubin nodded slightly, then turned to Shi Chuxin: "Senior sister—I’ll call you that for now."

"What you just said, from a negotiation standpoint, the conditions are indeed favorable."

"But I have a question that I can’t figure out." Nan Zhubin’s voice was calm.

Shi Chuxin responded quickly: "What question?"

Nearing, Nan Zhubin softly asked, "Senior sister—are you trying to negotiate conditions with us or discuss emotions?"

The question made Shi Chuxin suddenly freeze.

"If you want to discuss emotions, then you don’t need us to apologize or speak to the teacher or even host a meal."

"Though you’re employed now, weren’t you also once a student of the teacher? A student who was favored by the teacher and wanted to continue to pursue a Ph.D."

Nan Zhubin looked into Shi Chuxin’s eyes: "If you want to leverage your relationship with the teacher to switch jobs or something, just go to the school, the research group, find the teacher and apologize—won’t everything be fine?"

"If once doesn’t work, then twice; if twice doesn’t work, then three times." Nan Zhubin’s voice was almost unchanging, "You know the teacher’s personality, I believe even for you, he wouldn’t simply kick you out. He wouldn’t even say too many harsh words; if you can endure, you’ve made it."

"Given that, why do you still—yes, I said ’still’—why do you still make things so complicated?"

At this point, Nan Zhubin deliberately made a remembering gesture.

"Complicated, just like when I first saw you at the research group claiming to bring the teacher an EAP project."

Shi Chuxin froze.

Chonghui’s gaze refocused, staring at Shi Chuxin’s face.

He saw something familiar and soft appear on Shi Chuxin’s face at that moment.

But it truly was only "a moment," and then Shi Chuxin’s face hardened again, wearing a distanced mask.

"I..." Shi Chuxin opened her mouth.

Nan Zhubin deliberately waited for two breaths before finally interrupting: "Alright, judging by that, you don’t want to talk emotions. Instead, you want to use emotions for negotiation."

Nan Zhubin spread his hands: "I must say—if it’s negotiation, then your chips aren’t enough."

The words finally made Shi Chuxin react again.

"What do you mean?"

Nan Zhubin’s previous words seemed to have somewhat collapsed Shi Chuxin’s inner defenses, but she still held on, slightly lifting her chin.

"Without me, you simply couldn’t walk away cleanly. Brother, think clearly, the teacher..."

As she spoke, the attention of the person in front of her suddenly shifted.

The calm expression he maintained while talking to her suddenly melted away.

Shi Chuxin couldn’t say exactly what the expression detailed, but she was sure Nan Zhubin definitely wasn’t making that expression towards her.

"Sorry, I’m late~"

Then, Shi Chuxin heard a voice behind her.

Turning her head, she saw a figure that aroused jealousy within her.

In a daze, she felt that she should have been like that four or five years ago. Confident, energetic, and constantly surrounded by attention.

"Are you a legal intern?" Shi Chuxin’s sharp eyes spotted Xia Tian’s badge on her chest. "We’re discussing business here, you..."

Before she could finish, Xia Tian had already lightly stepped behind Nan Zhubin.

Nan Zhubin and Chonghui were currently sitting at a four-seat table, Nan Zhubin and Chonghui on one side, Shi Chuxin on the other.

But the new arrival, Xia Tian, certainly wouldn’t sit on Shi Chuxin’s side.

Thus, Chonghui sighed inwardly, stood up, and took his tray with him.

"Thank you, senior brother." Xia Tian’s eyes sparkled. Although she was thanking him, her gaze stayed on Chonghui for less than a second.

Shi Chuxin was somewhat puzzled: "Are you also a new master’s recruit for the teacher’s research group?"

She didn’t wait for a reply, as a thick folder had already landed in front of her.

The girl in front of her was still smiling, and her eyes were curved. But the remnants of psychological knowledge in Shi Chuxin’s mind told her that the girl’s smile now was definitely different from before.

"Hello, I’m the legal consultant for Teacher Nan and Chonghui senior brother. I heard from Teacher Nan that you’re willing to help us solve the company’s accountability and project exit issues facing the EAP Project Team and can provide internal materials, right?"

Shi Chuxin felt even more confused; how was this girl in front of her suddenly Nan Zhubin and Chonghui’s legal consultant? Isn’t she wearing an intern badge from the company’s legal department?

She hadn’t realized that her conversation rhythm had just been thoroughly disrupted by Nan Zhubin and was now being subconsciously led by Xia Tian.

"That’s right, I’ve been at the company this long and am an insider. I know the company’s tricks, processes, and means inside out. The materials you want, I can help you get; the company wants to hold you accountable, I can help you avoid it; you want to exit the project smoothly, I can help mediate..."

"Can you list what materials you can provide?" Xia Tian asked with a smile.