Chapter 79.1 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 4) 

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　　Jiang Dai’s face lit up with a mix of curiosity and surprise as she delved into her inquiry without a second thought. “Wait, she’s really in a relationship, and you even know her boyfriend!? A programmer, you say? I remember having a casual chat with Wanwan before, and she mentioned that she prefers guys who embrace a zest for life and possess a deep appreciation for the finer things in life. Who would have thought she’d end up falling for a programmer?”

　　Taking in her gaze brimming with a hunger for gossip, a gentle smile adorned Huo Rongshen’s face as he confidently expressed, “He began his career as a programmer and has now been promoted to a member of the management team. That company specializes in AI products and has recently acquired a national funding grant worth billions of dollars. Thus, the future appears exceptionally bright for this company, and the possibilities for growth seem limitless. As for the young man in question, his image is pretty decent, and seems like a perfect fit for Secretary Sheng. Why do your eyes shimmer with such anticipation and yearning? Perhaps feeling a tad impatient yourself?”

　　Jiang Dai found herself genuinely taken aback, needing a few moments to wrap her head around this entire matter.

　　Even though it was improbable for a romantic relationship to develop between Sheng Wanwan and Huo Rongshen, she was still the female lead, after all. If she were to fall in love with another man, could the very foundation of this world crumble as each core character’s fate hung in the balance?

　　At this rate, wouldn’t the cartoonist go bonkers?

　　Jiang Dai’s mind was whirling with tons of thoughts before she belatedly grasped the profound meaning hidden within Huo Rong’s words. Just as she was about to refute, she glanced up and locked eyes with him, discerning a subtle hint of amusement.

　　Taking a deep breath, she rebutted, “What do you mean by my eyes shimmering with such anticipation and yearning? What the heck am I anticipating and yearning for? I’m just concerned with the young girl since Wanwan has never dated anyone. She’s so pure and innocent that I fear she might fall prey to deception, especially if it’s someone she met through work. Thus, it’s only natural for me to look out for her and offer some advice, right?”

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　　Even though Secretary Sheng got along pretty well with her, they had yet to reach the point of becoming best friends, right?

　　Based on what he knew about Jiang Dai, the only thing that seemed to really concern her was Bai Zhi. Hence, Secretary Sheng should only carry a little weight in that regard.

　　Though somewhat suspicious, Huo Rongshen was still devoid of facial expression and questioned calmly, “What are you confused about? Are you unhappy that she hid this from you?”

　　“No……” Jiang Dai’s attitude was unclear as she explained, “Secretary Sheng has every right to start dating at her age. However, to think she’d suddenly start dating a senior shareholder from the company you’ve invested in? Wouldn’t you have anything against that?”

　　Huo Rongshen puzzled, “Me? What does this have to do with me?”

　　For some inexplicable reason, Jiang Dai was compelled to inquire about Huo Rongshen’s interactions with his female secretary over the past two years…… Could it be possible that there were no hints of preferential treatment?

　　Taking on the role of a drama queen, Jiang Dai enticed playfully, “What I was trying to say is that Secretary Sheng has truly blossomed in her role. She’s become a seasoned professional in your office. Also, it seems like you two have formed a great partnership, be it on a private or professional level. So, I can’t help but wonder — what if, and I emphasize ‘if,’ she were to enter into a successful relationship with that young man you mentioned, and let’s say he’s financially well-off. They might even consider marriage and starting a family. In such a scenario, an unexpected pregnancy before marriage isn’t entirely implausible. Therefore, you might need to hire a new secretary at some point. Have you given any thought to this?”​​

　　Despite that, not even a single ripple disturbed Huo Rongshen’s countenance, yet his mind was in a whirl. 

　　Thinking over Jiang Dai’s words, one might reckon that they seemed logical and were very much aligned with the Huo Clan Financial Group CEO’s usual mindset.

　　As for the secretaries, their dedication was evident in their tireless commitment. Take Chen Mu and Sheng Wanwan, for example — they had dutifully served in their positions for an extended period, which left them with scarce personal time. Since they were always on standby, it was arduous for them to distinguish between their professional obligations and personal lives.

　　However, the silver lining was that he had undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two years. From once being an Unbending Chauvinist, he had now become an ordinary straight man who studiously delved deep into the study of women’s psychology.

　　Following his divorce, he found himself at a loss, unsure of how to proceed in his pursuit of winning back Jiang Dai. Her attitude towards him served as a wake-up call, as it revealed numerous areas of dissatisfaction they had experienced during their time together. Though he acknowledged that his post-marriage busyness prevented him from devoting sufficient time to her, he struggled to identify other mistakes he might have made.

　　After facing numerous temptations and negative influences from unreliable friends, he took a decisive step to distance himself from all his male acquaintances, even his younger brother.

　　In his efforts to obtain personal growth and understanding, he proactively sought guidance from two accomplished psychology teachers. One of these instructors specialized in women’s psychology, while the other focused on relationships and marriage, both being top-notch experts in their respective fields.

　　Under the tutelage of these mentors, it finally clicked for him.

　　Apart from that, he had even devoted considerable time and effort to studying relevant literature and scholarly papers, resulting in remarkable personal growth and progress.

　　While he might not consider himself an expert in dealing with women, his exceptional ability to learn and adapt had always been truly commendable. For him, acquiring knowledge, even in the most obscure fields, came effortlessly, and mastering it was simply second nature. Even understanding female psychology was no exception.

　　One illustrative instance was when Jiang Dai spontaneously engaged Secretary Sheng in a conversation about her private love life. To everyone’s surprise, Secretary Sheng appeared genuinely intrigued and pleasantly taken aback by the unexpected topic of discussion.

　　Relationship between Secretary Sheng and her = Ordinary friends
　　Relationship between Secretary Sheng and himself = Subordinate and boss

　　Now that Jiang Dai was inquiring about his stance and opinions on romantic relationships between subordinates and their bosses, the most refined logic he could conjure was Jiang Dai’s curiosity about his views on Secretary Sheng.

　　If he were to apply the same perspective on an average female/girlfriend/wife……

　　It could be interpreted as his wife suspecting her husband of having a relationship with his secretary?!

　　Huo Rongshen possessed an astonishingly rapid brain processing speed, enabling him to grasp intricate logic in mere seconds. Despite this, a breathless gasp escaped him, taken aback by his own inference.

　　However, he did not study psychology for nothing…… 

　　Jiang Dai wore their heart on their sleeve, so he could discern her blatant indifference. 

　　Even in the past, when Qi Yao openly expressed his affection for him, Jiang Dai had never sought his opinions on this matter.

　　This only goes to show that Jiang Dai held no concern for Qi Yao whatsoever. Yet, she somehow cared for Secretary Sheng?

　　Huo Rongshen’s thought process accelerated once more, as he detached himself from the complexities of female emotions and focused solely on the fundamental issue at hand.

　　Why would the usually confident Jiang Dai be suspicious of Secretary Sheng?

　　1. There was not a smidgen of ambiguity in his relationship with Secretary Sheng.
　　2. Secretary Sheng was already in a committed romantic relationship and exhibited no improper intentions toward her boss.
　　3. Moreover, Jiang Dai was fully aware of Secretary Sheng’s genuine support and assistance in choosing gifts for his ex-wife and offering him valuable advice in his pursuit of his ex-wife.
　　4. Jiang Dai should have no reason to doubt the fact that it was impossible for him to harbor any interest in his subordinates.

　　Considering all the crucial points, one clear conclusion can be drawn — 
　　Jiang Dai’s suspicion of Secretary Sheng was incredibly special = Secretary Sheng held a special place in her heart