C3 Personal Secretary

"May I ask why, Director Leng?" Qianqian stood obediently to the side, puzzled as she looked at the man before her.

His attire was all custom-made; she was certain no one else in the world had the same outfit. As for the watch... was this man just swimming in money with nowhere to spend it?

With just one glance, Qianqian had already confirmed his identity. Initially, she thought someone might be impersonating Director Leng. After all, what company holds interviews at night?

But now, seeing him in person, she realized this man was the real deal. At least, his identity was genuine.

"Since you know you're my personal assistant, Miss Xu, you should understand that my safety is in your hands," Leng Yechen explained, his deep eyes revealing neither anger nor joy.

"I understand." Qianqian lowered her head, suddenly realizing why this man had chosen her as his assistant.

A man who never hired female assistants suddenly decided to hire one? At first, she thought he might be a creep and had deliberately buttoned up her work attire. But now, she realized she had been overthinking it.

"Good. Here's your contract. If you have no objections, go ahead and sign it," Yechen said, his sharp eyebrows arching with slight displeasure. He casually tossed her a pen, not caring if she could catch it.

Catching the limited-edition pen, Qianqian hesitated for a moment, instinctively glancing at the contract. A monthly salary of $3,000 with a $10,000 bonus?

Why was the bonus so high? Typically, bonuses don't exceed one-sixth of the salary, yet Yechen was offering her a bonus higher than her salary?

Instinctively, Qianqian looked more closely at the bonus terms. It turned out that as long as Yechen remained uninjured that month, the $10,000 was hers!

So simple? A smug smile flickered across Qianqian's face. All she had to do was ensure he stayed safe, and the pay was incredibly high. Indeed, big companies never seem to run out of money!

Xu Qianqian never imagined that the cunning man behind her, as sly as a fox, would offer her such a good deal.

Soon, Xu Qianqian signed her name on the contract. Seeing her signature, Leng Yechen's thin lips curled into a cold smile.

"Very good, Xu Qianqian. From now on, we'll have a long journey together. You're the first woman to ever dare overlook me."

As he walked back to his seat, Leng Yechen's gaze unintentionally swept over her slightly revealed neckline. Instantly, a mischievous glint flashed in his deep eyes.

After two years apart, this woman had certainly developed well. Clearly, she's been living quite comfortably these past years.

Thinking about the days to come, a slow smile spread across Leng Yechen's face, his mood inexplicably lifted.

After the contract was signed, Zhang Nan, the Human Resources Chief Inspector, came over to collect it. However, Leng Yechen's cold gaze landed on his hand, silently daring him to try.

Feeling the icy stare, Zhang Nan swallowed nervously. Although he wasn't sure what he did wrong, he withdrew his hand.

When he did, Leng Yechen's expression softened slightly, but his voice remained as cold and commanding as ever, "Put this contract away in the second cabinet."

With those words, Zhang Nan immediately understood and hurried to comply. Although the secretary was also a company employee, she was ultimately under Director Leng's authority, and he dared not interfere too much.

Moreover, Director Leng despised others touching his belongings. It was clear that this secretary's future...

Thinking of the future, Zhang Nan suddenly felt the urge to curry favor with Xu Qianqian. After all, she was the first female secretary Director Leng had ever requested. Clearly, he saw her in a different light.

"Director Leng, if there's nothing else, I'll head out now," Xu Qianqian said, slightly bowing her head and nervously fiddling with her purse.

It was already close to 9:30 PM, and if she left now, the subway would be closed. She'd probably have to take a cab, which would cost at least $90 to get home. With only about $300 on her, spending $90 on a taxi would mean she'd be scraping by for the rest of the month.

"Leave? What do you mean, leave? Haven't you already signed the contract?" Leng Yechen slowly lifted his head, his piercing eyes fixed intently on her.

"Hmm?" Xu Qianqian blinked in confusion. If she didn't go home, was she supposed to stay here? Besides, even though she was his secretary, she didn't have to wait around until he finished work, right?

"Miss Xu, your job description clearly states that you're Director Leng's personal secretary, which means you need to stay close to him at all times. If there's nothing else, why don't we go check out your desk?" Zhang Nan suggested, noticing that Director Leng had returned to his work. He guided Xu Qianqian out of the office.

Xu Qianqian had more to say, but seeing Zhang Nan's intention to lead her out, she quietly nodded and followed him.