Chapter 1244: Subtext

After Mu Anhan left, Shao Chen took out his phone and asked her: [Why didn’t you come to eat with us?]

[I’m afraid my cover will be blown by the boss.]

It was nothing else; she just wanted to continue participating in chip research.

This was the research she wanted to join from the beginning, but Gu Xiaozhan and her brothers all thought she had just given birth and needed enough rest time.

Now, it’s been three or four months since postpartum confinement, and she’s pretty much recovered.

Gu Xiaozhan cared about her health and still wouldn’t let her continue participating.

She was unhappy about it.

Moreover, there was Lu Lu from abroad, who was eyeing the profitable chip sector, how could she possibly concede?

After Shao Chen learned about this, he no longer opposed either.

Ma Bin also sat at their table, "Gu, Old Mu..."

Shao Chen nodded and joked, "Old Ma, your hairline has receded a bit again."

"It signifies my research has progressed a bit more." Ma Bin laughed.

Lu Lu glanced at him and then at Gu Xiaozhan, "Actually, you three are about the same age, but Gu is still the most accomplished, handsome, and charismatic. The most important thing is that his hair remains so black and thick."

"Gu’s marriage is perfect, with kids around, unlike us single folks." Ma Bin had long heard Lu Lu was subtly approaching Gu Xiaozhan.

Naturally, he spoke up for Mu Anhan, using this statement to insinuate Lu Lu.

Lu Lu gave a sweet smile at Gu Xiaozhan, "Gu achieved today’s success through his own efforts. His looks are exceptional, which is innate."

That is to say, her refutation is unrelated to the wife and children.

Shao Chen put down his chopsticks, "Discussing a superior so undisguisedly?"

Lu Lu felt a bit awkward, "It’s after work now, Gu and I have always been friends! Is the Mu department being so petty?"

Ma Bin immediately said, "Gu, sorry, it was my disrespect for hierarchy and manners."

Lu Lu laughed, "Old Ma, don’t worry! Gu Xiaozhan is not such a petty man!"

This was directly insinuating that Shao Chen was petty.

Gu Xiaozhan had almost finished eating; he put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth clean with a hot towel, and sipped the hot tea beside him.

"Speaking of appearance anxiety, I am indeed not a petty person."

As soon as he said this, Lu Lu raised her neck high, meaning, see, she was right!

Gu Xiaozhan took a sip of hot tea and continued, "Honestly, rather than worrying about a man’s appearance, it’s better to worry about one’s talent."

"Absolutely right," Lu Lu laughed and said, "If in the same matter, a man’s talent is inferior to a woman’s, it’s no wonder others say the world is becoming increasingly female-dominant."

Ma Bin knew she was insinuating him, but since Gu Xiaozhan was speaking, he couldn’t directly refute.

This area was filled with senior leaders having dinner, and the company mostly had male leaders, Lu Lu’s words made the males in this area feel displeased.

"Lu Lu, I need to make a correction." Gu Xiaozhan said solemnly, "In the same job, I have never differentiated between men and women. I respect every man’s contributions to society, and I also appreciate every woman’s dedication to the world."

Lu Lu not only got reprimanded by Gu Xiaozhan but also received disdainful looks from those around.

Gu Xiaozhan ignored her embarrassment and continued, "Actually, for the same job, if a man can do it, a woman can too. In this world, there are things men can’t accomplish that women can, and that is..."