Duan Yiheng really enjoyed Lin Xi's initiative in kissing him, and he embraced her, returning the kiss for a long time.
Lin Xi finally regained her composure and pushed him away, saying, "We can't do it again, I have to go to work tomorrow." Her lips were practically swollen from the kiss. Duan Yiheng ruffled her hair, "Then I'll go back to my room. Shall we have breakfast together tomorrow morning?"
Lin Xi was afraid that if she didn't agree, he would linger, so she quickly nodded. This time, Duan Yiheng didn't turn around. Lin Xi stood there for a while, then lowered her eyes and smiled, raising her hand to her lips. She would never have imagined that she would have such a connection with Duan Yiheng.
Lin Xi wasn't the only one unable to sleep. Duan Yiheng went back to his room, not to the bathroom, but to his study. He opened his laptop and typed—Business Cooperation Proposal: Collaborative Development of Yinfan Technology and Likang Pharmaceutical. It was three in the morning when Duan Yiheng finally managed to fall asleep.
The next day at eight o'clock, Lin Xi dressed neatly, grabbed her bag, and went downstairs. Glancing at Duan Yiheng's door, she nervously pursed her lips. Seeing Sister Mei downstairs, Lin Xi greeted her. "Young Master is waiting for you in the dining room," Sister Mei said.
"Give me your bag first, I'll put it in the entryway for you." Lin Xi's heart tightened, but she didn't dare show it. She thanked her and went to the dining room at her usual pace. Duan Yiheng saw her and stood up to pull out a chair for her:
"Please eat first, I'll go out for a bit." Lin Xi hummed in agreement. Seeing Sister Mei, Duan Yiheng said, "I was working on the proposal late last night. Lin Xi and I are having a proper breakfast. Don't bother us unless it's important."
Sister Mei, feeling sorry for him working overtime, quickly nodded. Lin Xi picked up a crab roe bun and took a bite when Duan Yiheng sat down beside her. Duan Yiheng picked up a basket of two shrimp dumplings and placed it in front of her: "Eat more."
Lin Xi, her mouth stuffed with crab roe buns, only nodded "Mmm." Her cheeks were puffed out, so adorable that Duan Yiheng couldn't resist poking her. Lin Xi's eyes widened, instinctively trying to distance herself from him, but Duan Yiheng pressed her against the back of her chair.
"Eat in peace, no one will come in." Lin Xi rolled her eyes at him, finally understanding what he had been doing outside. A bowl of bird's nest porridge, two shrimp dumplings, and two crab roe buns—Lin Xi finished eating and put down her chopsticks. "Not eating anymore?" Duan Yiheng said, "You're very thin."
Lin Xi: "But I can't eat anymore." Duan Yiheng gave her a shrimp dumpling: "The last one." "Really?" Lin Xi glanced at the table, "There won't be another one after this, will there?" Duan Yiheng smiled: "No, there's only this one."
Lin Xi then picked up her chopsticks and finished the shrimp dumpling. Seeing that it was almost time, she pointed to her watch and said, "Then you eat first, I'm going to work." Duan Yiheng quickly grabbed her wrist, and Lin Xi spun around halfway, falling into his arms. "Are you crazy?"
Lin Xi sat on his lap, looking at the restaurant entrance, her pupils trembling violently. "I said I wouldn't come in." Duan Yiheng put his arm around her waist and whispered, "We're not allowed to do anything at the company, so this is the only time I can get a little treat, right?" "No way."
Lin Xi raised her hand and covered his mouth. She had just eaten breakfast and hadn't brushed her teeth yet, so the kiss smelled like shrimp dumplings. Duan Yiheng saw through her thoughts and placed a light kiss on her cheek: "I'll owe you for now, I'll get it back tonight." "You pervert."
Lin Xi raised her hand and punched his chest, angrily getting up and leaving. Duan Yiheng chuckled softly, slowly finishing the food on the table. Lin Xi arrived at the company, skillfully turned on her computer, and logged into the system. Twenty minutes later, Qin Yang entered the company, greeted Lin Xi with a "Good morning," and said, "You'll be chairing the routine meeting in Duan's place today." Lin Xi was taken aback: "Me?" Qin Yang nodded:
"It's just a routine meeting, as instructed by Duan. You'll just need to give a detailed report in his office afterward. I've always chaired these kinds of meetings for him before." Lin Xi nodded: "Understood." Routine meetings don't involve major decisions, so Lin Xi was capable of chairing them.
After Duan Yiheng arrived at the company, Lin Xi had already gone to the conference room. He called Qin Yang over and asked about Zheng Jizhong's situation. Qin Yang said, "My people have been secretly gathering information on Zheng Jizhong and his team's irregularities in business decisions, and there are no problems with Jiang Hulin's side either." Duan Yiheng nodded, "I heard one of Zheng Jizhong's team leaders is exceptionally capable; judging by his seniority, he's ready for promotion." Qin Yang understood: "Should I arrange it immediately?" Duan Yiheng: "Go ahead." Zheng Jizhong had been keeping him under pressure; offering a small reward wouldn't deter him. Just as Qin Yang was about to leave, Duan Yiheng immediately stopped him: "Wait a minute, contact Tan Qi's assistant. I need to see Tan Qi. The time is up to her; I'll be waiting." Qin Yang was taken aback: "Isn't this what Secretary Lin wanted to do?" Duan Yiheng: "...Just go when I tell you to." Qin Yang didn't waste any more words and turned to leave the office. After finishing the meeting, Lin Xi knocked on the president's office door and only entered after receiving a reply. During the report, Duan Yiheng listened attentively, which relieved Lin Xi.
She was afraid that Duan Yiheng would also be so relaxed at the company. Everything was done strictly by business, which gave her a sense of security. She used to have lunch with Duan Yiheng, but now she dared not do so at all.
Almost immediately after work, after confirming that Duan Yiheng was alright, she went downstairs straight to the cafeteria. Her only lunch partner was Sun Wenxin. "It's been a long time since I've seen you at the cafeteria," Sun Wenxin complained. Lin Xi explained:
"I can't help it, my schedule follows Mr. Duan's." With Christmas and New Year's Day approaching, the company cafeterias were already decorated. Giant Christmas trees, jingling and tinkling, attracted many employees to take pictures. "How interesting!" Sun Wenxin said. "It's a complete Chinese-style Christmas tree, made entirely of blessings written by the employees. I heard that the department heads also contributed their calligraphy, and there's a raffle that day. If you win a piece of calligraphy from one of the department heads, you'll receive a gift." Lin Xi:
"It is quite interesting." Sun Wenxin: "I heard that General Manager Duan also wrote one, and everyone is secretly hoping to win." Lin Xi was taken aback: "How come I didn't know?" Sun Wenxin chuckled:
"I have some connections in the administration department; they let me know. The event notification should arrive soon. I'll check the internal system this afternoon." Lin Xi gave her an "OK" sign.
After getting her food, Lin Xi had just sat down when she encountered a familiar face—Han Zicheng, the engineer from the R&D department who had previously asked Qin Yang for her contact information. The man flashed her a friendly eight-tooth smile: "Secretary Lin, we meet again." "Engineer Han."
Lin Xi smiled. Han Zicheng stared at Lin Xi: "Can I sit with you?" Lin Xi smiled: "Of course." Han Zicheng sat down briskly. He was a very outgoing person, and with just a few words, he made Lin Xi laugh several times.
Seeing her laugh, Han Zicheng became even more enthusiastic. Just then, the crowd stirred. Lin Xi followed the gaze and her heart suddenly raced. Dressed in a suit and tie, standing out from the crowd, causing a stir, the person who pushed through the crowd was none other than Duan Yiheng.