C15 First Day of Work 10

"Hey, Secretary Xu, there's an empty seat here. Why don't you join us for dinner?" Zhang Nan from HR noticed Leng Yechen's sour expression and quickly spoke up.

From the moment of the interview, he had sensed there was something more going on.

Director Leng never hired female secretaries, and suddenly he did. To say he wasn't interested in her? That seemed unlikely. Plus, when Director Xie shook Secretary Xu's hand earlier, the temperature around Director Leng seemed to drop noticeably. Clearly, there was something going on between them.

The person closest to you always has the most influence. Leng Yechen didn't expect Xu Qianqian to sing his praises, just that she wouldn't speak ill of him.

"Isn't that a bit much?" Xu Qianqian awkwardly waved her hand, indicating it wasn't necessary.

"Sit down and eat. I don't want my staff having to make dinner just for you," Leng Yechen said, and suddenly the room fell silent, as if you could hear a pin drop.

What did he mean by "my staff having to make dinner just for you"? Was he implying that Xu Qianqian was already his?

A few women covered their mouths, stifling their reactions. It was one of those things you understood without needing to act like you had figured it out.

With Leng Yechen's approval, Xu Qianqian, still puzzled, furrowed her brow and sat down next to Zhang Nan, directly across from Leng Yechen.

As she looked at Leng Yechen, she couldn't help but feel like they were a married couple having a meal together. It was as if he was on one side of the table and she was on the other, sharing breakfast and dinner, everything feeling so natural.

Xu Qianqian didn't notice the woman at the table who frowned with resentment as she sat down. That woman had once been Leng Yechen's girlfriend, but they broke up in less than a week because he said he didn't like her perfume.

Leng Yechen was notoriously hard to please, with a personality that could change on a dime. She went to great lengths for him, changing her outfit every day, taking two showers daily, and even indulging in regular spa treatments. Yet, within a week, he found fault with her. She swore it was intentional on his part.

Her perfume was always the same. Knowing Yechen's preferences, she tested it on the first day to ensure he wasn't sensitive to it, and continued using it. But on the fifth day, he still complained.

Now, this new secretary had only been around for two days and was already living with him? How could she, who had never even held hands with Yechen, tolerate this?

At first, she thought Yechen might not be interested in women, but now it seemed he was more than capable—his secretary was already staying at his place. Did this mean her allure was less than that of the new secretary?

The Design Department Chief Inspector glanced at Xu Qianqian, her gaze lingering on Xu's chest, clenching her fists in frustration. "You can stuff all the silicone you want in there," she thought bitterly. "Once Yechen realizes, you'll be done for! Hmph! Fake will never compare to real!"

She didn't notice that her anger was causing her to tremble, even shaking the table.

Meanwhile, Leng Yechen raised his glass, initiating a toast with everyone. The others followed suit, but Xu Qianqian watched Yechen's glass with concern. This man got drunk easily. She remembered their first encounter was because he was drunk, and his friends had unceremoniously left him with her, leaving her exhausted by the end of the night.

After the first round, Xu Qianqian quickly stood to pour Yechen another drink, this time wisely filling it with less. As she handed him the glass, she reminded him, "Take it easy, drinking too much isn't good for you."

The voice was just the right volume for everyone at the table to hear.

After Xu Qianqian spoke, the Design Department Chief Inspector was so angry that she tore her handbag, looking like she wanted to tear Xu Qianqian apart.

Drinking is bad for your health? Are they really that close now? And bad for your health? Hmph, isn't it more likely to lead to reckless behavior?

Leng Yechen couldn't help but chuckle at this, his warm gaze leaving everyone around him stunned.

Could it be that these two are really together now?

How clueless! Didn't Director Leng make it clear just now? Why are they still guessing?

Seeing Leng Yechen's warm smile, the Design Department Chief Inspector was so furious that she ripped her dress in frustration.

Ugh, she's so mad. How could someone from the most prestigious design school in the country be outdone by a mere secretary? It's infuriating!

Soon, the dishes were served.

Many people intended to toast, but remembering "Mrs. Leng's" advice to drink less, they put their glasses down.

Offending Director Leng is one thing, but offending the future Mrs. Leng is a whole other level.

The Finance Director watched, feeling an inexplicable chill in his heart.