Spring in the north always arrives late, but once it finally arrives, the weather gradually warms up. Xiao Yufan loved this season dearly because it meant he could feast his eyes on beautiful sights.
After much pleading from Qin Menglu, Yu Yihan finally allowed the young girl to work at the company. As a result, Qin Menglu became Xiao Yufan’s colleague, making him the object of envy for everyone else.
After all, aside from Xiao Yufan—who proudly called himself a womanizer—no one else could enjoy the company of the two most beautiful women in the office…
“Yufan, with me around, why bother looking elsewhere?”
Inside the sleek Mercedes-Benz SLK, Qin Menglu looked at Xiao Yufan, who hadn’t blinked while staring outside, and spoke with a hint of mock indignation. Her expression added a touch of charm.
“I’m afraid once I look at you, I won’t have any interest in these ordinary girls anymore. To keep my tastes from getting too refined, I’ll just endure a bit longer.”
Xiao Yufan glanced back slightly, his gaze landing on Qin Menglu’s perfect figure, sending a rush of excitement through his veins. If not for his strong self-control, he might have given in to the urge to pounce on her.
“You’re such a flirt. You’re just staring because she’s dressed lightly. What’s so attractive about them anyway? Besides, even if they took their clothes off, they wouldn’t be yours…”
For some reason, the words slipped out of Qin Menglu’s mouth before she could stop herself. Even the driver in front, Yu Yihan, nearly choked. This girl had become bolder than ever, saying things without hesitation.
“Miss, if you keep teasing me like this, I won’t be held responsible for what happens next!”
Provoked further, Xiao Yufan felt his desire surge even more. His gaze lingered on Qin Menglu’s tight, alluring figure, and he exaggeratedly swallowed hard, as if ready to devour her whole.
“Pervert, scumbag—you deserve those titles completely. Menglu, you’d better stay away from him or you might end up picking up his bad habits and never find a husband!”
Before Qin Menglu could respond, a cold snort came from the front seat. Xiao Yufan was already used to this kind of reaction. Ever since the “three rules” had been set, their relationship had grown even tenser. He barely wanted to engage with her at all anymore.
Caught between the two, Qin Menglu didn’t know what to say. She glanced at both of them and sighed softly. These two were like natural enemies—every time they met, sparks flew. The atmosphere between them was always filled with subtle tension.
Of course, Xiao Yufan wasn’t exactly having an easy time either. After all, Yu Yihan was his direct superior, and she was always watching his every move. If she found fault with him, who knew what kind of rumors might start circulating again?
Despite the tension, both Yu Yihan and Xiao Yufan were diligent in their work. Xiao Yufan’s performance was widely recognized, and those who had dismissed him as just a pretty face gradually shut up. Sometimes, real ability was the strongest rebuttal.
The sports car smoothly pulled up in front of the company. As soon as Xiao Yufan stepped out, he noticed another luxurious car parked nearby, which surprised him. When had the company gained another wealthy individual?
He quickly dismissed the thought when he saw Burgess standing by the entrance, smiling and waving at Yu Yihan. The trio walked toward him. Xiao Yufan could already guess that Burgess had come with no good intentions.
“Since when did my cousin become such an early bird? This is the first time I’ve seen you up this early since that company proposal meeting…”
A slight smile curled Yu Yihan’s lips. Although Burgess often schemed against the company, she didn’t hate him. After all, without the pressure from this hidden threat, the company wouldn’t have developed so smoothly.
To truly unlock one’s potential, external challenges were the most effective catalysts—a belief Yu Yihan had always held firm. It was also the only business philosophy her father had left her. For a woman to successfully build a company, intelligence alone wasn’t enough.
“My dear cousin isn’t the same as before, so I can’t stay stagnant either. A person should always strive for progress!”
Burgess smiled, showing no sign of his usual ambition. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but wonder why someone like him would want to take over Yu Yihan’s company. He felt there must be something fishy going on.
The four of them headed directly to the top-floor executive office. Xiao Yufan was about to leave when Burgess suddenly called him back. With a hint from Yu Yihan, he reluctantly followed them into the office he hadn’t visited in a long time.
“If you have something to say, cousin, just say it. There’s no one else here anyway…” Yu Yihan’s sharp intuition told her that Burgess had come with an important matter this time.
“You see right through me, as usual. I have something to discuss, and your judgment remains as sharp as ever, dear cousin.”
Burgess chuckled, letting his gaze sweep across the black-and-white-decorated office. His expression held a strange glint. After a brief pause, he continued.
“I’ve transferred my company under your name. The paperwork should be finalized soon. Once it’s done, you can take it over directly…”
“Take over your company? Cousin… are you stepping down?”
Yu Yihan was momentarily stunned, unable to process Burgess’s words immediately. The news came too suddenly.
“I never wanted to run the company in the first place. But your father feared you wouldn’t be able to manage everything on your own, so he asked me to play the role of the villain. As it turns out, you’ve proven yourself more than capable. The company was always meant to be yours eventually…”
” Cousin …”
Yu Yihan slowly regained her composure, realizing that her cousin had been pretending all along. A glimmer of emotion flickered in her eyes.
“Stop, stop. That’s not like you, Emma. These were always meant to be yours. I’m just tired and want a more comfortable life. Can’t I be allowed that much?”
Seeing Yu Yihan’s tearful expression, Burgess quickly tried to comfort her. If it hadn’t been for his promise to her father, he wouldn’t have gotten involved in all this. Sometimes, living an ordinary life wasn’t so bad.
“Oh, and there’s another matter—this one concerns our handsome friend here. I hope you two can prepare for it in advance…”
As if suddenly remembering something, Burgess hesitated for a moment before speaking again. This time, not only Yu Yihan but also Xiao Yufan—who had been half-listening—perked up his ears…
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