Gently bite the jasmine

"Holy crap, why is President Duan coming down?"

"Random inspections, perhaps?"

"Where is he going? It looks like he's about to sit down and eat."

"Experiencing the lives of employees is also part of the CEO's job."

"..."

Sun Wenxin excitedly grabbed Lin Xi's arm and whispered to her, "I can't take it anymore, President Duan is too handsome."

Lin Xi silently prayed, "Don't come any closer, please don't come any closer."

Lin Xi breathed a sigh of relief just as Duan Yiheng passed by her.

But life always has unexpected twists and turns. Han Zicheng stood up like a clueless green onion: "Hello, President Duan."

Lin Xi: "..."

Duan Yiheng paused, smiled at him, and said, "Hello."

"Mr. Duan, this is from the R&D center—"

“I know,” Duan Yiheng said. “Han Zicheng, one of Lao Zhang’s men.”

Han Zicheng was even happier: "You remember me?"

Duan Yiheng glanced at Lin Xi, who lowered her eyes guiltily.

He didn't remember him originally, but Qin Yang mentioned him to Duan Yiheng, so Duan Yiheng naturally remembered him.

Sun Wenxin pulled Lin Xi to her feet. The president was standing to the side; what kind of order was it for the two of them to sit there?

Duan Yiheng finally noticed Lin Xi: "Secretary Lin, you're here too?"

Lin Xi forced a professional smile: "Why did you come down? Do you need me to get you some food?"

Duan Yiheng said, "Qin Yang has already left. I'm just coming down to take a look around and do some random inspections."

Han Zicheng said, "Assistant Qin is here too, so... shall we eat together?"

"Okay," Duan Yiheng replied, then politely asked Lin Xi and Sun Wenxin for their opinions.

Sun Wenxin dared not have any objections; her face was contorted with rage.

Qin Yang brought the food over, and Duan Yiheng sat down next to Han Zicheng.

The leader had just finished eating, so Sun Wenxin and Lin Xi didn't dare to leave first and could only stay with him at a leisurely pace.

Qin Yang and Han Zicheng were quite familiar with each other. After chatting for a few minutes, Duan Yiheng asked with concern, "How old is Engineer Han this year?"

Han Zicheng was flattered: "You can just call me Xiao Han, I'm 25."

"This is the time to strive for success." Duan Yiheng's gaze swept over Lin Xi. "Are you married?"

Han Zicheng shook his head vigorously: "I don't even have a girlfriend yet, and my family is pressuring me to get one."

Duan Yiheng said "Oh," and then asked, "Where are you from?"

Han Zicheng said, "I'm from a small place; you probably wouldn't know if I told you."

Duan Yiheng: "Work hard, and you will gain a foothold in this city."

Han Zicheng excitedly responded with a "hmm".

Duan Yiheng smiled and asked, "What were you two talking about just now? You seemed to be having a lot of fun?"

Han Zicheng glanced at Lin Xi shyly: "I just told Secretary Lin two jokes."

"Secretary Lin is quite cheerful," Duan Yiheng chuckled.

Lin Xi understood the hidden meaning in his words and her heart tightened.

The meal seemed harmonious on the surface, but only Lin Xi knew how agonizing it was.

At the end of lunch, Han Zicheng asked for Lin Xi's private contact information in front of Duan Yiheng, but Lin Xi refused.

After leaving the restaurant, the group said their goodbyes, except for Lin Xi, who was stopped by Duan Yiheng.

The two took the elevator to the rooftop garden, which was also a large recreational area, but it was divided into two parts.

The place Duan Yiheng took her to was a place only company leaders were allowed to go.

Along the way, he did encounter a few people who greeted Duan Yiheng before passing by.

"What are you doing here?" Lin Xi couldn't help but ask.

Duan Yiheng sat down on the lounge chair and gestured for her to sit with him.

Lin Xi stood still: "It doesn't seem good if others see us."

Duan Yiheng gestured for her to turn around: "Look again, is anyone else here?"

Lin Xi turned around and found that their recreational area was completely empty.

“…How can you be so domineering?” Lin Xi sat down speechlessly.

Duan Yiheng: "It's after get off work now, so I brought you here to get some fresh air."

Lin Xi rested her chin on her hand, looking at the flower beds and water features in the scenic area: "Then thank you."

"Why are you thanking me?" Duan Yiheng said. "I didn't tell you any jokes."

Lin Xi almost laughed, but held it back: "The joke was pretty good, do you want me to tell it to you?"

"What's the deal with you telling me what someone else told you?" Duan Yiheng said, as if he had swallowed the sourest lemon.

"Consider it something I owe you," Lin Xi said speechlessly. "Ever since we left the restaurant, you've been acting like a complete jerk."

“I’m not talking to you,” Duan Yiheng said. “I’m talking to the people who are trying to win your favor. You’re 25, the age to be striving for success. What’s the point of talking about romance?”

"Only the magistrate is allowed to set fires," Lin Xi retorted. "And you want to interfere when people are dating?"

"Why should I care about him?" Duan Yiheng said. "Don't you know who I want to care about?"

Lin Xi snorted: "They've already greeted me with a smile, do you expect me to kick them out? I didn't even give them my contact information."

"Wasn't it me?" Duan Yiheng said. "If I weren't here, would you give it to me?"

"How would I know if something hasn't happened?" Lin Xi retorted.

Duan Yiheng glared at her: "Come here."

"I don't want to," Lin Xi said. "Don't forget what you promised me."

Duan Yiheng: "..."

Lin Xi was so overly alarmed that he didn't know what to say for a moment.

After a long silence, Lin Xi glanced at Duan Yiheng's expression.

Seeing his furrowed brow, she couldn't help but turn her gaze away.

They started arguing as they talked.

This wasn't her intention; it was just that her relationship with Duan Yiheng made her paranoid.

Even though I'm happy inside, I still have this feeling of anxiety and uncertainty.

One second I wanted to laugh because of what he said, and the next second I wanted to cry because he frowned.

"I--"

"Go back to your office first," Duan Yiheng said. "I'll make a call and then come down later."

Lin Xi's words were stuck in her throat. She slowly let out a breath, got up, and left.

They didn't exchange a single glance all afternoon, aside from a few words about business.

Duan Yiheng did not come home for dinner that evening.

Lin Xi couldn't eat, and after taking two bites, she went back to her room.

Those feet always seemed to have a mind of their own, constantly wanting to go to the terrace for a quick look.

An hour later, Lin Xi was completely deflated.

She hadn't slept well the night before and was exhausted, so she turned and went into the bathroom.

After taking a shower, she went downstairs for a walk and asked Sister Mei, "Has Big Brother returned?"

Sister Mei shook her head: "I have a dinner party tonight."

Lin Xi frowned: "You're not drinking again, are you?"

"It's inevitable to do business like this." Sister Mei sighed. "She's already 30. When will she know how to cherish herself after she gets married and has a wife?"

Lin Xi lowered her head and said, "Sister Mei, I'm going upstairs to sleep now."

Back in her room, Lin Xi picked up her phone to call Duan Yiheng.

I hesitated for a long time but didn't make the call.

Is he still angry? Lin Xi couldn't stop her mind racing.

Suddenly, Duan Yiheng's voice came from outside the door: "Is she asleep?"

Sister Mei: "I don't think so, I just didn't eat much for dinner."

"Go prepare some late-night snacks, I'll go in and check on things."

"it is good."

Lin Xi was stunned for a moment, then quickly walked over and opened the door.

Duan Yiheng paused as he raised his hand, about to speak, when Lin Xi suddenly rushed into his arms.