Gently bite the jasmine

Duan Yiheng really liked Lin Xi taking the initiative to kiss him, so he hugged her and kissed her back for a long time.

Lin Xi regained her composure and nudged him, saying, "We can't come anymore. We have to go to work tomorrow."

Their lips are practically swollen from kissing.

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 he didn't agree, the man would refuse to leave, so he quickly nodded.

This time, Duan Yiheng didn't turn around. Lin Xi stood there for a while, then lowered her eyes, smiled, and raised her hand to touch her lips.

She would never have imagined that she would have any connection with Duan Yiheng.

Lin Xi wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep. Duan Yiheng went back to his room, but instead of going to the bathroom, he went to the study.

He opened his notebook and typed in—Business Cooperation Plan: Collaborative Development of Yinfan Technology and Likang Pharmaceutical.

Duan Yiheng finally fell asleep at three in the morning.

The next day at eight o'clock, Lin Xi dressed neatly, picked up her bag and went downstairs. She glanced at Duan Yiheng's door and pursed her lips uncomfortably.

Lin Xi greeted Sister Mei when she went downstairs.

“The young master is waiting for you at the restaurant,” Sister Mei said. “Give me your bag first, I’ll put it in the entryway for you.”

Lin Xi's heart tightened, but she dared not show it on her face. She thanked him and continued to the restaurant at her usual pace.

When Duan Yiheng saw her, he stood up and pulled out a chair for her: "Please eat first, I'll go out for a bit."

Lin Xi hummed in agreement.

When Duan Yiheng saw Sister Mei, he said, "I was working on the proposal late last night. Lin Xi and I are having a nice breakfast. Don't bother us unless it's important."

While feeling sorry for him working overtime, Sister Mei quickly nodded.

Lin Xi picked up a crab roe bun and took a bite when Duan Yiheng sat down next to her.

Duan Yiheng picked up a basket of two shrimp dumplings and placed it in front of her: "Eat more."

Lin Xi, with a crab roe bun stuffed in her mouth, could only nod and say "Mmm".

His cheeks were all puffed out, so cute that Duan Yiheng couldn't resist poking him.

Lin Xi's eyes widened, and she subconsciously tried to distance herself from him, but Duan Yiheng grabbed her and pressed her against the back of the dining chair.

"Eat in peace, no one will come in."

Lin Xi rolled her eyes at him, finally understanding what he had been doing outside.

After finishing her meal—a bowl of bird's nest porridge, two shrimp dumplings, and two crab roe buns—Lin Xi 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 dining table. "There won't be another one after we finish this one, will there?"

Duan Yiheng smiled and said, "No, there's only this one."

Lin Xi then picked up her chopsticks and finished the shrimp dumplings.

Seeing that it was almost time, she pointed to her watch and said, "Then you eat first, I'm going to work now?"

Duan Yiheng reacted quickly and grabbed her wrist. Lin Xi spun around halfway and fell into his arms.

"Are you crazy?" Lin Xi sat on his lap, looking at the restaurant entrance, her pupils trembling violently.

"I told you I wouldn't come in," Duan Yiheng said softly, his arm around her waist. "We're not allowed to cause trouble at the company, so this is the only time we can get a little something extra, right?"

"No." Lin Xi raised her hand and covered his mouth.

She had just eaten breakfast and hadn't even 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, and I'll get it back tonight."

"You scoundrel." Lin Xi raised her hand and punched his chest, then got up and left angrily.

Duan Yiheng let out a soft chuckle as he slowly and methodically finished off the food on the table.

When Lin Xi arrived at the company, she skillfully turned on the computer and logged into the system.

Twenty minutes later, Qin Yang entered the company, greeted Lin Xi with a "Good morning," and said, "You will be acting as the chairperson for General Manager Duan at today's meeting."

Lin Xi was taken aback: "Me?"

Qin Yang nodded: "It was just a routine meeting that President Duan instructed. I can give a detailed report in his office afterward. I used to hold these kinds of meetings for him all the time."

Lin Xi nodded: "Understood."

Regular meetings do not involve major decisions, so Lin Xi can chair them.

When 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, "The people under my command have been secretly collecting information on Zheng Jizhong and his team's irregularities in business decision-making, and there are no problems with Jiang Hulin's side either."

Duan Yiheng nodded: "I heard that one of Zheng Jizhong's team leaders is very capable, and he should be promoted based on his seniority."

Qin Yang understood: "I'll arrange it immediately?"

Duan Yiheng: "Go."

Zheng Jizhong kept the man under pressure, but by offering him a small reward, the man was bound to be unmoved.

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 them, and I'll be waiting anytime."

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 stopped talking nonsense and turned to leave the office.

After the meeting ended, Lin Xi knocked on the door of the president's office and only entered after receiving a reply.

Duan Yiheng listened attentively during the report, which relieved Lin Xi.

She was afraid that Duan Yiheng would also let his guard down at the company.

Everything was handled strictly according to official procedures, which gave her a sense of security.

She used to have lunch with Duan Yiheng, but now she wouldn't dare to do it at all.

Almost as soon as she got off work, after confirming that Duan Yiheng was alright, she went downstairs and headed straight to the restaurant.

She only had one dining partner, Sun Wenxin.

"It's been a long time since I've seen you at the restaurant," Sun Wenxin complained.

Lin Xi explained, "There's nothing I can do; my time is tied to President Duan's."

With Christmas and New Year's Day approaching, the company's various canteens have already begun to be decorated.

The giant Christmas tree, jingling and tinkling, attracted many employees to take photos.

"How interesting!" Sun Wenxin said. "This is a Chinese-style Christmas tree, made up of blessings written by the employees. I heard that the heads of various departments also contributed their calligraphy. There will be a lucky draw on the day, and if you win a piece of calligraphy from the heads of departments, you will receive a gift."

Lin Xi: "It's quite interesting."

Sun Wenxin: "I heard that President Duan also wrote one, and everyone is secretly rubbing their hands together, hoping that they can draw it."

Lin Xi was taken aback: "How come I didn't know?"

Sun Wenxin chuckled: "I have some connections in the administration department. They leaked the information, so the event notification should arrive soon. I'll go back this afternoon and check the information in the internal system."

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, an engineer from the R&D department who had once asked Qin Yang for her contact information.

The other person flashed her eight teeth in a friendly 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 and said, "Of course."

Han Zicheng sat down briskly. He was a very outgoing person, and he made Lin Xi laugh several times with just a few words.

Seeing her smile, Han Zicheng became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke.

Just then, the crowd erupted in commotion. Lin Xi followed the gaze and her heart suddenly raced.

Dressed in a suit and tie, standing out from the crowd and causing a sensation, the person who pushed through the crowd was none other than Duan Yiheng.