C6 First Day of Work

"If you don't mind, Miss Xu, please allow me to assist you and Mr. Leng with the travel arrangements," the butler suggested once more.

Hearing this, Qianqian paused, instinctively asking, "Is Mr. Leng going abroad? When? Where to?"

"Qianqian, aren't you asking a bit too much?" Leng Yechen shot her an annoyed glance, displeased with her questions.

Realizing she had overstepped, Qianqian bit her lip and fell silent.

"Get in the car, we're heading to the office!" Leng Yechen wiped his mouth, grabbed his coat, and headed outside, not bothering to check if Qianqian had finished her meal.

Seriously? She hadn't even finished eating yet. Why did he eat so fast? Didn't he know that eating quickly could lead to stomach issues?

Qianqian quickly grabbed a couple of pieces of bread, picked up her bag, and hurried after him.

The butler saw her dash out with the bread and called after her, but it was too late; she was already chasing after Leng Yechen.

Oh dear... Mr. Leng is such a stickler for cleanliness. If he sees her bringing food into the car, she's sure to get an earful.

Poor Miss Xu, who knows how long she'll last in this assistant position.

"Drive," Leng Yechen ordered as soon as Qianqian got into the car.

The driver hit the gas, and Qianqian, not even having time to fasten her seatbelt, nearly flew out of her seat.

Smelling the breakfast-like aroma in the air, Leng Yechen frowned sharply. Seeing Qianqian still eating, a vein throbbed on his forehead, and he felt an urge to toss her out.

But...

What if she got upset and quit? That would ruin his plans!

Leng Yechen frowned in irritation, then, as if struck by an idea, his annoyance turned into a mischievous grin. He leaned over Qianqian, pulled the seatbelt across her, and securely fastened it around her waist.

The moment her waist was pulled tight, Qianqian instinctively leaned forward, almost bumping into Yechen's face. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her alluring collarbone was right in front of him. A glint passed through Yechen's eyes, merging into his deep, dark pupils. He gave a slight smile and said in a steady tone, "We're in a bit of a rush. Buckle up."

What? Director Leng personally fastening her seatbelt?

Qianqian's cheeks flushed red. She quickly took a couple of bites of her bread, choking out, "Thank you, Director Leng."

In that moment of her blushing, she didn't notice the warm breath brushing past her face, indicating just how close they were.

"No need to thank me. I'm always gentle with my subordinates," Yechen said, his eyes twinkling with amusement as he gave her a meaningful glance.

Honestly, having her around wasn't so bad. At least her looks and figure were decent, and teasing her could be a way to pass the time.

Hearing this, the driver in the front shivered involuntarily. Was Director Leng only kind to female employees? Suddenly, in the driver's mind, the usually reserved Yechen transformed into a flirtatious boss!

"Director Leng, your meeting at 8:30 is about to start. At our current pace, we won't make it to the office in time. I suggest taking a detour via Guanghua Road to Zhongchun Road; it'll be quicker," Qianqian said, finishing her bread and immediately pulling out her iPad to check the time and Yechen's upcoming schedule.

Hearing this, the driver frowned slightly, unsure if he should take the detour.

Yechen glanced at his watch and calmly said, "Let's go with her suggestion."

Though...there's no rush! Even if he's late, they wouldn't dare start the meeting without him.

Following Qianqian's advice, the driver arrived at the office ten minutes earlier than usual, making it to the 8:30 meeting with time to spare.

Upon arriving at the office, Xu Qianqian quickly got out of the car to open the door for Leng Yechen, thoughtfully placing her hand on the door to prevent him from hitting it.

Soon, a group of people gathered around, holding umbrellas and shielding him from the wind, pushing Xu Qianqian aside in the process.

After being nudged away, Xu Qianqian remained calm, adjusting her collar and thinking to herself that although the quality of her clothes was good, maybe the size was a bit too small? It was a little too "attention-grabbing."

Next to Leng Yechen, someone stood holding a cup, as if worried he might get thirsty at any moment. If it weren't for Leng Yechen allowing Xu Qianqian to stay by his side, those holding umbrellas, blocking the wind, and carrying cups might have thought Xu Qianqian was invisible.

In the meeting room, silence prevailed.

When Leng Yechen arrived, the executives quickly stood up, bowing respectfully at a ninety-degree angle.

As the door closed, Xu Qianqian hurriedly took the cup from someone outside and placed it beside Leng Yechen.

Looking at the cup, Xu Qianqian instinctively took note of it. A coffee cup... transparent, XS brand.