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Chapter 458 Rival in Love, Who?

As the juicer kept blending, Yan Zuozuo drifted off into thought. It had been almost five years since she married Chi Moqing, and five years had passed in the blink of an eye since she climbed from a small designer to her current position.

Back then, it was Chi Moqing who picked her up after she was heartlessly abandoned, pampered her, protected her, and stayed with her all the way to this day. From her initial panic and confusion to now being able to love him with her life, she has truly changed a lot in five years.

She placed her hand on her slightly protruding belly. If someone asked her what the luckiest thing in her life was, she could tell the whole world without hesitation that it was meeting Chi Moqing. She was grateful to have him by her side in this life.

The juicer stopped working, so Yan Zuozuo poured three glasses, one for Ding Le and one for Fox, and placed one on her seat for herself. Directly opposite her was a huge floor-to-ceiling window, as if she had the entire city at her feet.

Just then, her phone rang. It was an unknown number. She assumed it was someone who had seen the news and wanted to establish a connection with her, so she frowned and tried to hang up. But the caller was clearly persistent and kept calling.

"Director, there's a gentleman outside who wants to see you." Cai Keren knocked and entered. "He asked me to give this to you."

Yan Zuozuo glanced at the gold-rimmed business card and was taken aback. It was him! Why would he come looking for her?

After a moment of silence, she said, "Please invite him in."

Adrian, the older brother of Fisher and Julie, and the eldest grandson of Mr. Snowden.

He surprised Yan Zuozuo slightly when he came in. He was wearing a small felt hat, large sunglasses, and a trench coat, clearly trying to conceal his identity.

"Mrs. Chi, it's been a long time." Upon seeing Yan Zuozuo, Adrian took off his hat and sunglasses and let out a long sigh. "It's so hot." He then casually tossed all his things onto the sofa.

"Mr. Adrian, when did you arrive?" Yan Zuozuo asked, her eyes wide.

Adrian slumped onto the sofa, lying there utterly disheveled. "It's been two or three days already, and those bastards are driving me crazy. Anyone have anything to drink? Quick, quick, with ice."

Yan Zuozuo poured Adrian a glass of juice and put two ice cubes in it.

Adrian gulped down his drink as if he hadn't had water for days, then ordered another cup and quickly finished that too. Yan Zuozuo was utterly dumbfounded as she watched him finish his third cup.

They must have just fled here.

Adrian finally breathed a sigh of relief. When he looked up, he saw Yan Zuozuo's little belly and subconsciously reached out to touch it. "Huh, you're pregnant?"

Yan Zuozuo nodded, subtly took Adrian's cup and moved aside, then poured him another cup. "It's been three months."

Adrian reluctantly withdrew his hand, pursed his lips, and said, "I'm the same age as Ikegami, and he already has several children. It's really unfair."

Yan Zuozuo laughed and said, "That's because Mr. Adrian has too high a standard."

"Don't call me Mr. Adrian, it sounds awkward. Just call me Adrian." Adrian blinked and took another sip of juice. "It's not that I have high standards, it's that Grandpa has such high standards that I don't even know what kind of person I should look for."

Although his grandfather gave him the right to choose, he really didn't dare to pick just anyone, for fear that his grandfather would get angry and knock him out with his cane.

Ugh, that taste... I never dared to imagine it again after just one experience.

“Oh, I see. But I recently met with Mr. Snowden, and he doesn’t seem like such a strict person,” Yan Zuozuo said after a moment’s thought.

"You've met Grandpa?!" Adrian's eyes widened. "Where? When?"

"The first time was on the street, and she even treated me to breakfast. The second time was at my house; Mr. Snowden probably wanted to see my husband."

Adrian's jaw nearly dropped. After Yan Zuozuo finished recounting her interactions with Snowden, he frowned, as if deep in thought.

"I haven't seen him recently. Has he gone back?" Yan Zuozuo asked.

Adrian shook his head: "My brother has gone back, but Grandpa is still here. I came to China this time to find him. Since he came here, he hasn't answered the phone or replied to text messages. I'm very worried that something might have happened to him."

Huh? Grandpa can be this capricious sometimes?

Yan Zuozuo asked curiously, "Did you two have a fight?"

Adrian was speechless. He wasn't reckless enough to argue with his grandfather. Heaven knows, in that family, he was always careful when speaking to his grandfather, keeping a low profile.

He shook his head: "Grandpa only said he had something to take care of and came over, but I don't know what it is."

However, he suspected it was related to Yan Zuozuo. The last time he used drastic measures to remind Fisher of his identity, his grandfather had seen Yan Zuozuo's photo and ordered him not to touch her. He was certain there was a secret he didn't know.

Yan Zuozuo nodded. According to Adrian, this matter was indeed very important. She hadn't seen Mr. Snowden for a while; he was so old and refused to answer the phone. What if something happened to him?

“Everything else is manageable, but Grandpa has been a prominent figure in politics his entire life, and he has many enemies. If they seize the opportunity to strike, the consequences could be severe.” Adrian frowned. “Or what if someone knows Grandpa’s identity and tries to kidnap him for ransom?”

He had thought of all the bad things that could happen, and he seemed really anxious.

"Zuo Zuo, could you please ask Chi Shangjiang to help me find my grandfather?" Adrian could have gone to find Chi Moqing himself, but he was afraid of being discovered. It would be safer for Yan Zuo Zuo to be here.

Yan Zuozuo nodded. Both Adrian and Snowden's identities were sensitive, and the sooner they were dealt with, the less trouble they would cause. She quickly called Chi Moqing and briefly explained Adrian's situation.

Not long after, Yan Zuozuo told Adrian that Chi Moqing had arranged for someone to pick him up, and that the itinerary was confidential, so he didn't need to worry.

Adrian breathed a sigh of relief: "Thanks." He finished the last sip of his juice, looked around, and asked, "How have you been lately? I heard you're doing very well. I'm so envious."

Yan Zuozuo smiled wryly: "Don't make fun of me. I've only been in office for a short time, and I already feel overwhelmed."

Adrian laughed heartily: "It's normal to have problems when you first take office. If there were no problems, we should be careful, this is just the calm before the storm. Do a good job, I have faith in you."

"I accept your good words."

"I saw the news last night. We've known each other for a while now. I didn't expect you to have experienced so much at such a young age. You're a heroine! I admire you."

Yan Zuozuo chuckled: "Don't make fun of me. I just grit my teeth and do these things. Besides, life isn't always smooth sailing."

“Well said! To be honest, when I first met you, I thought you were a pampered girl who was always pampered. This time, my opinion has changed a lot. Not bad, not bad. But…” Adrian changed the subject, “You also know the saying that the taller the tree, the more the wind will blow against it. There is always a price to pay for overnight fame. You’d better be careful these days.”

Although one is in politics and the other in business, they are both at the pinnacle of their careers. Fame and fortune are always a double-edged sword; if not managed properly, they will ultimately hurt themselves.

Yan Zuozuo chatted with Adrian for a while longer, and soon the people Chi Moqing sent to pick up Adrian arrived.

He stood up and said, "Then I'll be leaving now. Remember, don't tell anyone I was here."

Yan Zuozuo nodded and saw him off.

Ding Le and Fox, who had just been kicked out of Yan Zuozuo's office, suddenly appeared behind Yan Zuozuo. Ding Le, in particular, shouted angrily, "Director, who was that person just now? Why did you kick us out?"

Yan Zuozuo was speechless; this girl really is a tomboy.

She closed the door and smiled: "His identity is very important. If you want to know, go ask your superior."

"Oh." Ding Le looked troubled. She wasn't looking for trouble, so how could she dare to ask the commander? She was so curious. Although that man was a foreigner, he was very handsome.

As if seeing through Ding Le's thoughts, the fox snorted disdainfully, "Infatuated fool."

"You damn fox, you slut, you're asking for it!" Ding Le bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"I'm asking for it, go ahead and do it if you dare, you worst special forces soldier!" The fox said smugly, his tail practically wagging in the air.

Ding Le gritted his teeth in anger: "You wait until after get off work, I'll take your dog's life!"

"Afraid of you? Bring it on!" The fox chuckled, looking incredibly smug.

Yan Zuozuo shook her head speechlessly. What was her dear husband thinking, actually putting these two together and giving them to her?

Just then, Yan Zuozuo's phone rang. It was another unknown number. What was going on today? Why were so many people calling her?

After hesitating for a moment, she accepted the answer anyway.

"Mrs. Chi, it's been a long time. Do you still remember me?" A sweet, charming voice came from the phone. It sounded familiar, but I couldn't quite place it.

"Haha, Mrs. Chi really has a bad memory. Zhou Yijun, International Building." The other party laughed heartily and introduced herself.

Yan Zuozuo suddenly realized: "Manager Zhou, it's been a long time."

Since Zhou Yijun and Chi Moqing joined forces to move Huang Shikun's house and Zhou Yijun successfully got her revenge, Yan Zuozuo hadn't seen her again. Her sudden phone call surprised Yan Zuozuo.

"That's because General Chi protects Madam Chi so well, not even allowing anyone to see her. It's truly enviable." Zhou Yijun laughed out loud. "I read the report about Madam Chi last night. No wonder she was able to hold General Chi's heart so firmly. She's really remarkable."

"..." Yan Zuozuo's lips twitched, and she gave an awkward chuckle. "Manager Zhou didn't call just to tell me this, did he?"

"Of course not, I have important intelligence for you." Zhou Yijun smiled charmingly, "Madam Chi must be extremely careful recently. As the saying goes, one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand, and those withered lives will not let Madam Chi off so easily."

Yan Zuozuo frowned: "Could Manager Zhou please explain more clearly?"

"Hahaha, Madam Chi, is you asking me for a favor?"

Yan Zuozuo rolled her eyes: "Consider it a favor I owe Manager Zhou."

"Great idea." Zhou Yijun smiled. "Mrs. Chi's rival has already arrived in S City. This time, he's quite powerful. Mrs. Chi should keep an eye on General Chi."

Who is the love rival?