Pei Enjun's brow furrowed deeply. "I would not presume to order you, Madam," he said stiffly. "I simply feel that whether we consider propriety or the greater good, you should not remain here!"
Shen Qing watched him quietly for a moment, then gave a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "If Vice Minister Pei feels you can't get your work done with me here, then I suppose I can leave."
Pei Enjun's brow twitched violently.
'What does she mean, I can't get my work done with her here? Is she questioning my competence?!'
'This woman... if nothing else, she has a sharp tongue. But what good is that in a woman? It's only useful for pointless arguments, earning the dislike of everyone around her!'
Shen Qing saw the displeasure on Pei Enjun's face, and her own smile grew even brighter. "However," she said unhurriedly, "I must disagree with what you just said, Vice Minister Pei.
