Chapter 27: The Beauty CEO

From the moment Xiao Yufan stepped into the company building, his right eye began to twitch uncontrollably. He had an uneasy feeling that something was about to happen.

From the moment he entered the company building, Xiao Yufan’s right eye began to twitch uncontrollably. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to happen.

“Left eye twitches for wealth, right eye for disaster,” though a commonly held belief, was not something Xiao Yufan, well-versed in divination and metaphysics, took at face value. He knew that during the transition between the hours of Chen and Si, a twitching right eye could signify two things: either a joyous event was imminent, or a noble person was about to appear. Could it be that he was about to encounter a benefactor during this interview?

Lost in endless daydreams, Xiao Yufan recalled what Lin Pingle had said. Could it be that the company’s president was indeed a stunning beauty? If so, he would be in for quite a treat.

Soon, Xiao Yufan was led to the interview room. Staring at the closed door, he took a deep breath. Since he had come this far, there was no reason not to go in and see for himself. Besides, he was curious to meet the so-called beautiful president.

He knocked gently and pushed the door open, trying to maintain a soft smile. But the next moment, when he saw one of the interviewers seated in the middle, his smile froze instantly.

A thousand “grass mud horses” galloped through his mind, and Xiao Yufan’s consciousness briefly went blank. The person in the middle was none other than Yu Yihan.

His steps faltered, and he hesitated, turning as if to leave. Though he didn’t know why Yu Yihan was here, her presence made him certain that he wouldn’t pass the interview.

“Since you’re already here, why leave? Are you running away?” Without turning around, Xiao Yufan knew it was Yu Yihan who spoke. He retracted his foot, as her words struck a nerve.

The other interviewers were puzzled. Yu Yihan had barely spoken all morning, yet Xiao Yufan’s appearance elicited such a strong reaction from her. It was clear that the two had a deep history.

“Damn it, I don’t believe I’m afraid of you,” Xiao Yufan muttered, trying to calm his emotions. Though he was uncomfortable with Yu Yihan’s sudden change in status, he didn’t show it, which made Yu Yihan glance at him curiously.

He plopped down on a chair, ignoring the strange looks from the other interviewers, and stared directly at Yu Yihan. He had already guessed that the “beautiful president” Lin Pingle mentioned was none other than Yu Yihan. But it all felt so abrupt.

“Name, age…”

“Can’t you read? It’s all clearly written on my resume,” Xiao Yufan retorted, behaving more like a boss than an interviewee, with no regard for propriety.

“Why did you choose to apply to our company? Do you think you meet our standards?” Yu Yihan asked without looking up. She knew Xiao Yufan’s temperament and didn’t bother to argue with him. Her calm demeanor, as if everything was under her control, irked Xiao Yufan. It was the first time he felt so powerless in front of a woman.

“Because I like your company’s… president,” Xiao Yufan deliberately dragged out his words, unsure why he felt the need to provoke Yu Yihan. Perhaps it was lingering resentment.

Whether it was their first encounter on the train or the various incidents during their time renting together, Xiao Yufan had always seen Yu Yihan as just a rich second-generation heiress. He never imagined she could be a company president. How could someone like her have so many intersections with his life?

Yu Yihan’s expression darkened at Xiao Yufan’s teasing, but surprisingly, she didn’t get angry. This only piqued the curiosity of the others, who began to speculate about the nature of their relationship. No one in the company dared to speak to Yu Yihan like that.

“I’ve seen your resume before. I know you’re no less competent than others in your field. But do you know why you haven’t found a job yet?” Yu Yihan finally looked up, her sharp eyes fixed on Xiao Yufan, unyielding.

Xiao Yufan leaned in, ready to listen, not minding if Yu Yihan mocked him. After all, he couldn’t imagine her speaking kindly to him.

“Because you’re too quick to run away. That’s why you’ve ended up where you are today. If you had been more persistent, perhaps things would be different now…”

As he looked into Yu Yihan’s eyes, Xiao Yufan realized he couldn’t read her. At Ma Teng’s wedding, she had silently defended his dignity, preventing him from standing naked in front of Cheng Ying.

And when he was at his lowest, it was Yu Yihan who had pulled him back. So why was she still so cold toward him?

“I’m not running away. I just have my own principles!” Xiao Yufan muttered, unwilling to be led by Yu Yihan, though his voice lacked conviction.

There was no denying that, despite their short acquaintance, Yu Yihan understood Xiao Yufan better than anyone else.

“Good. Our company needs people with principles. In that case, you won’t mind staying here, will you?” Yu Yihan’s lips curved into an elegant smile, as if her plan had succeeded, causing Xiao Yufan’s brow to furrow.

From the moment he entered the company building, Xiao Yufan’s right eye began to twitch uncontrollably. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to happen.

“Left eye twitches for wealth, right eye twitches for disaster”—this is just an unfounded saying. However, for Xiao Yufan, who is well-versed in divination and metaphysics, he knew very well that during the transition between the hours of Chen and Si, a twitching right eye could mean two things.

First, a twitching right eye during the hour of Chen signifies the arrival of good news. Second, a twitching right eye during the hour of Si indicates the arrival of a noble person. Could it be that Xiao Yufan was about to encounter a noble person during this interview?

Lost in endless daydreaming, Xiao Yufan recalled what Lin Pingle had said. Could it be that the company’s CEO was truly a stunning beauty? If so, wouldn’t he be in for a visual treat?

Soon, Xiao Yufan was led to the interview room. Looking at the closed door, he took a deep breath. Since he had already come this far, there was no reason not to go in and see for himself. Besides, he was curious to meet the so-called beautiful CEO…

He gently knocked on the door and pushed it open, trying to put on a soft smile. But the next moment, when he saw one of the interviewers sitting in the middle, his smile froze instantly.

A thousand “grass-mud horses” galloped through his mind, and Xiao Yufan’s consciousness briefly went blank. The person in the middle was none other than Yu Yihan.

His steps faltered for a moment, and Xiao Yufan didn’t continue forward. Instead, he turned around as if to leave. Although he didn’t know why Yu Yihan was here, he was certain that with her presence, he had no chance of passing the interview.

“Since you’re already here, why leave? Are you running away?” Without turning around, Xiao Yufan knew it was Yu Yihan who had spoken. He retracted the step he had just taken because her words had struck a nerve.

At this moment, the other interviewers were utterly confused. Yu Yihan had barely spoken all morning, yet Xiao Yufan’s appearance had elicited such a strong reaction from her. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that the two had a deep history.

“Damn it, I refuse to believe I’m afraid of you…” Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly as he tried to calm his emotions. Although he was uncomfortable with Yu Yihan’s sudden change in status, he didn’t let it show too much, which even made Yu Yihan glance at him with some interest.

He plopped down on the chair, ignoring the strange looks from the other interviewers, and stared straight at Yu Yihan. He had already guessed that the “beautiful CEO” Lin Pingle had mentioned was none other than Yu Yihan… but everything felt so abrupt…

“Name, age…”

“Can’t you see for yourself? Isn’t it all clearly written on my resume?” At this point, Xiao Yufan didn’t seem like a job applicant at all—he acted more like everyone’s “grandpa,” speaking and behaving without any restraint.

“Why did you choose to apply to our company? Do you think you meet our standards?” Yu Yihan asked without looking up. She knew Xiao Yufan’s temperament and didn’t bother to argue with him. However, her demeanor made it seem like everything was under her control, which irritated Xiao Yufan. It was the first time he felt so powerless in front of a woman…

“Because I like your company’s… CEO…” Xiao Yufan deliberately dragged out his words, unsure why he felt the need to provoke Yu Yihan. Perhaps it was because he harbored some resentment toward her.

Whether it was their first encounter on the train or the various incidents in the rental apartment, Xiao Yufan had always seen Yu Yihan as just a rich second-generation heir. He never imagined she could be the CEO of a company. How could someone like her have so many intersections with his life?

Yu Yihan’s expression darkened at Xiao Yufan’s teasing, but surprisingly, she didn’t get angry. This only piqued the curiosity of the others, who began to speculate about the relationship between the two. After all, no one in the company dared to speak to Yu Yihan like that…

“I’ve seen your resume before. I know you’re no less competent than others in your field. But do you know why you haven’t been able to find a job?” Yu Yihan finally looked up, her beautiful eyes fixed firmly on Xiao Yufan, unwavering.

Xiao Yufan put on a listening expression, not minding if Yu Yihan mocked him a little. After all, he couldn’t imagine her speaking kindly to him.

“It’s because you’re too quick to run away. That’s why you’ve ended up where you are today. If you had been more persistent, maybe things wouldn’t be like this…”

As he looked into Yu Yihan’s eyes, Xiao Yufan realized he couldn’t read her at all. At Ma Teng’s wedding, she had silently defended his dignity, preventing him from standing naked in front of Cheng Ying.

And when he was at his most helpless, it was Yu Yihan who had pulled him back. So why was she still so cold toward him?

“I’m not running away. I just have my own principles!” Unwilling to be led by Yu Yihan, Xiao Yufan muttered, though it was clear his confidence wasn’t strong.

There was no denying that, although Yu Yihan hadn’t known Xiao Yufan for long, she understood him better than anyone else…

“Good. Our company needs people with principles. In that case, you won’t mind staying here, will you?” Yu Yihan’s lips curved into an elegant smile, as if her scheme had succeeded, causing Xiao Yufan’s brow to furrow involuntarily…

Lost in a daydream, Xiao Yufan recalled what Lin Pingyue had said. Could it be that the company’s president really was a stunning beauty? If so, he would indeed be fortunate to catch a glimpse of her.

Soon, Xiao Yufan was led to the interview room. Staring at the closed door, he took a deep breath. Now that he had come this far, there was no reason not to go inside. Besides, he was curious to see this so-called beautiful president in person.

He gently knocked on the door and pushed it open, deliberately wearing a soft smile. But the moment he laid eyes on one of the interviewers seated among the panel, his smile froze.

A thousand curses raced through his mind, and for a moment, Xiao Yufan’s thoughts went blank. Wasn’t that Yu Yihan sitting right in the middle?

His steps hesitated, and he didn’t continue forward. Instead, he turned around as if to leave. Although he had no idea why Yu Yihan was here, her presence alone made him certain he wouldn’t pass this interview.

“Since you’ve already come, why leave now? Are you running away?” Without turning around, Xiao Yufan knew it was Yu Yihan who had spoken. His foot, already stepping forward, halted. Her words had struck a nerve he couldn’t ignore.

At this point, the other interviewers were clearly confused. Yu Yihan had barely spoken all morning, yet the moment Xiao Yufan appeared, she reacted so strongly. It didn’t take much to guess the two had a complicated history.

“Tch, I refuse to believe I’m actually afraid of you…” Xiao Yufan smirked slightly, trying to calm himself. Although he was still struggling to accept Yu Yihan’s sudden transformation into a company president, he managed to keep his composure, earning a surprised glance from her.

He plopped down into a chair, ignoring the strange looks from the other interviewers, and stared directly at Yu Yihan. He had already figured out that the beautiful president Lin Pingyue had mentioned must be none other than Yu Yihan. It was just all so sudden and unexpected.

“Name and age…”

“You can’t read it yourself? It’s clearly written on my resume,” Xiao Yufan replied, not at all behaving like a typical job candidate. He acted like he owned the place, completely unbothered by etiquette or decorum.

“Why did you choose to apply here, and do you think you meet our company’s standards?” Yu Yihan asked, still not looking up. She knew Xiao Yufan’s personality well and didn’t bother engaging in a verbal battle with him. But her calm demeanor, as if she were in complete control, irritated him. For the first time, he felt powerless in front of a woman.

“Because I like your company’s president…” He dragged out the words deliberately, not even sure himself why he felt like teasing Yu Yihan. Perhaps it was because of the lingering resentment he had toward her.

Back on the bullet train, during their first encounter, and later during the housing incident, Xiao Yufan had always seen Yu Yihan as a spoiled rich girl. He never imagined she could be a company president. How could someone like her cross paths with him so often?

Yu Yihan’s expression darkened slightly at Xiao Yufan’s teasing, but surprisingly, she didn’t get angry. This only fueled the curiosity of the others, who began speculating about the nature of their relationship. After all, no one in the company dared to speak to Yu Yihan like that.

“I’ve reviewed your resume before. I know your professional skills are not inferior to others’, but do you know why you haven’t found a job yet?” Finally, Yu Yihan lifted her head, her beautiful eyes locking onto his without flinching.

Putting on an expression of attentive listening, Xiao Yufan didn’t mind a little mockery. After all, he couldn’t imagine a reason for Yu Yihan to speak kindly to him.

“Because you run away too easily. That’s why you’ve ended up here. If you had been more persistent, things might not be like this today…”

Looking into Yu Yihan’s eyes, Xiao Yufan realized he couldn’t read her at all. At Ma Teng’s wedding, she had silently protected his dignity, preventing him from standing exposed before Cheng Ying. And when he was at his lowest point, it was she who pulled him back. Yet why did she still treat him so coldly?

From the moment Xiao Yufan entered the company building, his right eye started twitching uncontrollably. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to happen.

“Left eye twitches for wealth, right eye for disaster”—this is just an unfounded saying. However, for Xiao Yufan, who is well-versed in divination and metaphysics, he knew very well that during the transition between the hours of Chen and Si, a twitching right eye could signify two things.

First, a twitching right eye during the Chen hour could indicate the arrival of good news. Second, a twitching right eye during the Si hour could suggest the arrival of a noble person. Could it be that Xiao Yufan was about to encounter a benefactor during this interview?

Lost in endless daydreaming, Xiao Yufan recalled what Lin Pingle had said. Could it be that the company’s president was truly a stunning beauty? If so, wouldn’t he be in for a visual treat?

Soon, Xiao Yufan was led to the interview room. Looking at the closed door, he took a deep breath. Since he had already come this far, there was no reason not to go in and take a look. Besides, he was curious to meet the so-called beautiful president…

He gently knocked on the door and pushed it open, trying to put on a soft smile. But the next moment, when he saw one of the interviewers sitting in the middle, his smile froze instantly.

A thousand “grass mud horses” galloped through his mind, and Xiao Yufan’s consciousness briefly went blank. The person in the middle was none other than Yu Yihan!

His steps faltered, and Xiao Yufan didn’t continue forward. Instead, he turned around as if to leave. Although he didn’t know why Yu Yihan was here, he was certain that with her presence, he had no chance of passing the interview.

“Since you’re already here, why leave? Are you running away?” Without turning around, Xiao Yufan knew it was Yu Yihan who had spoken. He retracted his steps because her words had struck a nerve.

At this moment, the other interviewers were completely baffled. Yu Yihan had barely spoken all morning, yet Xiao Yufan’s appearance had elicited such a strong reaction from her. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that the two had a deep history.

“Damn it, I refuse to believe I’m afraid of you…” Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly as he tried to calm his emotions. Although he was uncomfortable with Yu Yihan’s sudden change in status, he didn’t let it show too much, which even made Yu Yihan glance at him with some interest.

He plopped down on the chair, ignoring the strange looks from the other interviewers, and stared straight at Yu Yihan. How could he not have guessed that the beautiful president Lin Pingle had mentioned was none other than Yu Yihan? It all felt so abrupt…

“Name, age…”

“Can’t you see for yourself? Isn’t it clearly written on the resume?” At this moment, Xiao Yufan didn’t seem like a job applicant at all—he acted more like everyone’s “second uncle,” speaking and behaving without any restraint.

“Why did you choose to apply to our company? Do you think you meet our standards?” Yu Yihan asked without looking up. She knew Xiao Yufan’s temperament and didn’t bother to argue with him. However, her demeanor, as if everything was under her control, made Xiao Yufan feel extremely uncomfortable. It was the first time he had been so thoroughly dominated by a woman…

“Because I like your company’s… president…” Xiao Yufan deliberately dragged out his words, not knowing where he got the audacity to provoke Yu Yihan. Perhaps it was because he harbored some resentment toward her.

Whether it was their first encounter on the train or the various incidents during their time renting together, Xiao Yufan had simply regarded Yu Yihan as a rich second-generation heiress. He never imagined she could be the president of a company. How could someone like her have so many intersections with his life?

Teased by Xiao Yufan, Yu Yihan’s expression darkened, but surprisingly, she didn’t lose her temper. This only piqued the curiosity of the others, who began speculating about the relationship between the two. In this company, no one dared to speak to Yu Yihan like that…

“I’ve seen your resume before. I know you’re no less competent than others in your field. But do you know why you haven’t been able to find a job?” Yu Yihan finally looked up, her beautiful eyes fixed firmly on Xiao Yufan, not giving an inch.

Putting on an attentive expression, Xiao Yufan didn’t mind if Yu Yihan mocked him a little. After all, he couldn’t think of any reason why she would speak kindly to him.

“It’s because you’re too quick to run away. That’s why you’ve ended up where you are today. If you had been more persistent, perhaps things wouldn’t be like this now…”

Looking into Yu Yihan’s eyes, Xiao Yufan realized he couldn’t see through her. At Ma Teng’s wedding, she had silently defended his dignity, preventing him from standing naked in front of Cheng Ying.

And during his most helpless moment, it was Yu Yihan who had pulled him back. So why was she still so cold toward him?

“I’m not running away. I just have my own principles!” Unwilling to be led by Yu Yihan, Xiao Yufan muttered, though it was clear he wasn’t entirely confident.

There was no denying that, although Yu Yihan hadn’t known Xiao Yufan for long, she understood him better than anyone else…

“Good. Our company needs people with principles. In that case, you won’t mind staying here, will you?” Yu Yihan’s lips curved into an elegant smile, as if her scheme had succeeded, causing Xiao Yufan’s brow to furrow involuntarily…

It was undeniable that although Yu Yihan hadn’t known Xiao Yufan for long, she understood him better than anyone else ever had.

“Great. Our company needs people with principles. In that case, you wouldn’t mind staying here, would you?” A graceful, almost triumphant smile curved Yu Yihan’s lips, the expression making Xiao Yufan instinctively furrow his brow…