Mad Dog CEO and his beautiful assistant

"Sorry. I can't help you." Shen Qin said straight to the point. If the other party said "forget it", then they could just say goodbye and never see each other again. But An Yanchen had a very high emotional intelligence and was extremely good at communication.

"It's okay. Actually, I expected this, but I just wanted to give it a try. I'm very grateful for your help."

The other person had said something so profound and was so humble that Shen Qin couldn't bring herself to say "goodbye".

An Yanchen sipped his coffee slowly and changed the subject: "What are Assistant Shen's hobbies?"

"sleep."

An Yanchen almost spilled his coffee.

"I'm just an employee. I just want to catch up on some sleep in my free time." Shen Qin didn't want to extend the topic of hobbies indefinitely.

"I understand. In fact, sometimes I attend social events just to discuss business. Those elegant and pretentious activities are boring as hell. It's better to watch a horror movie." An Yanchen did not use the wealthy party as a topic of conversation. He did not speak in a condescending manner, but integrated himself into the general public. His simple and relaxed words instantly became down-to-earth.

"You like watching horror movies too?" Shen Qin wanted to bite off her tongue, as she accidentally took the bait.

"Of course. I remember one movie where the hero has a sore neck, and at the end, he discovers a female ghost has been riding on his neck. It made me break out in a cold sweat, it was so thrilling. I can't remember the name right now, the name is on the tip of my tongue, what was it?"

Shen Qin said the title of the film, and this gag must be praised.

"Yeah, that's it. Not only is it scary, but the logic is perfect, and the story is well told. Unlike some movies that are just for the sake of scaring you, but the story doesn't even make sense. I'm a logical freak, I always love to analyze."

"Me too."

"There's another one about a hero returning from the battlefield and reuniting with his beloved wife, only to discover she's already passed away and turned into a ghost. It made me laugh so hard, and the comedy scenes were so well-executed. I think the combination of comedy and horror greatly enhances the viewing experience and is more engaging than just comedy or horror alone."

"I agree." Shen Qin knew which one he was talking about, it was indeed good.

Shen Qin couldn't believe she'd be sitting here chatting about horror movies with An Yanchen. What happened to the promise to leave quickly? The world is truly strange.

An Yanchen's topic must have been specially selected. At the art exhibition that day, Cang Yan had said that he would take him home to watch a horror movie. I guess he remembered it at that time. An Yanchen is really amazing.

"How come you are Cang Yan's assistant?" An Yanchen changed the topic again and went a step further.

If he had asked this question right from the start, it would have been offensive. Shen Qin was being polite by not saying "None of your business" in response. But they had been talking and laughing just now, and now the topic seemed like a casual chat between friends, close and naturally not annoying.

"I'm sorry. I don't mean anything else. I just feel that you and Cang Yan are on different wavelengths and don't seem to be from the same world."

"It's about making money, not shameful." Shen Qin joked, "Workers care about the salary, and it doesn't matter even if the person paying the salary is a pig." He responded to An Yanchen's words, and they both laughed.

"You're a graduate of University A, so you should have plenty of opportunities."

"But there are not many who can offer such a high salary." Shen Qin didn't want to reveal the story behind him and Cang Yan. He wanted to present it to outsiders as simply a president and his assistant.

"Cang Yan hired you with a high salary, you must have something outstanding. If there is a better opportunity with a higher salary, would you consider it?" An Yanchen's eyes were unusually bright.

"probably not."

"Why? Isn't salary what workers care about?"

"A familiar working environment is also important. Better opportunities are just an expectation. In reality, new opportunities also carry hidden risks. Perhaps, what awaits you ahead is not a ladder, but a huge pit."

An Yanchen smiled. "Opportunities and risks coexist. Even if we do a lot of evaluation on our investment projects, we are bound to fail. But that won't stop us from expanding our business. We can't throw the baby out with the bathwater."

“Partly agree.”

"Oh? I'm all ears."

"I'm different from Mr. An. If one of your projects fails, there are thousands more to come. But I'm just an ordinary person, and my risk tolerance is far lower than yours. Even though I have an unyielding will and the courage to overcome all obstacles, I still have to be extremely cautious when making choices. A worker must take every step carefully. Even if they can climb out, wouldn't it be better not to jump into the pit?"

"I made a mistake. I inherited the family business and naturally rose to a high position. Many things came easily to me, so I projected my own perspective onto others, and my words were biased. Everyone's perspective is closely tied to their own experiences, and no one should impose their own ideas on others."

"I'm talking nonsense."

"what?"

An Yanchen's sincere apology made Shen Qin laugh. "I was just making it up. I make choices at will. It wouldn't be surprising if I fired Cang Yan one day."

An Yanchen laughed, "I believe it. It can be seen that the decision between you and him is yours."

Shen Qin avoided An Yanchen's overly bright eyes. When she thought of the unclear relationship between herself and Cang Yan, the tips of her ears felt hot.

"I'm just an employee who's not too afraid of losing his job." Shen Qin was telling the truth. His debts had been paid off, so he wasn't under so much pressure. "When you have no desires, you're strong. The fewer desires a person has, the less fear they have." Even doing odd jobs wouldn't be that scary.

"I appreciate you."

"Oh? What?"

"Your conversation, your personality, your aura, your voice, your looks—everything about you—you shine."

If anyone else said this, it would sound hypocritical and greasy, but An Yanchen had this ability. He could say the same words with utmost sincerity. His eyes looked so pure and clear when he looked at you. Even though Shen Qin had experienced many vicissitudes of life and believed that he could understand people's hearts, he was a little overwhelmed at this moment.

An Yanchen is frank but not abrupt, tactful but not worldly, and he tests every step of the way but knows how to act in moderation. He has extremely high emotional intelligence and EQ, and his level is formidable.

Shen Qin should have complimented the other party, but he was afraid that this would turn into a mutual admiration and affection. If he remained silent, it would be rude, so he stood up suddenly and said, "I still have work to do. Mr. An, please take a seat. I'll take my leave first."

"Shen Qin!"

An Yanchen then stood up and said, "We had a great chat today. If I want to meet you again someday, would you be willing to do me the honor?"

"If Mr. An has anything to say, please feel free to tell me. I will do my best."

"Okay. I'll just assume you agreed. I'm a person who only cares about the intention, not the result. Shen Qin, we'll meet again."

Shen Qin calmly walked out, then rushed back as if escaping. He didn't know how things turned out like this, he always felt that he had been hooked.

Tao Wan asked Shen Qin out again, which gave him a headache. He didn't want to see either Tao Wan or An Yanchen.

"You have to be careful of my brother." Tao Wan dropped the bomb as soon as they met.

"Your brother is a villain?"

"My brother is not a bad person. On the contrary, he is the most decent person in our family. He is smart, gentle, humorous, and tolerant. He is good in every way, but he likes men."

"..."

"I'm not saying that's bad, I don't mean to discriminate. He's never hidden his sexual orientation, and that's fine, but he likes you."