“Ignore him. I have nothing to do with him. It’s just a decision my parents made. I…”
Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward. Qing Luan, facing the slightly invasive gaze of Xiao Yufan, shifted her eyes evasively. Without realizing it, she had started to care about this man she had just met.
“What’s wrong? Are you afraid I might get jealous? Don’t worry, I’m not that petty…”
Xiao Yufan’s expression was teasing, his eyebrows slightly raised. Watching Qing Luan, a delighted curve formed at the corner of his lips. Although he had no particular intentions toward this girl, the feeling was surprisingly pleasant.
“As if I’d be afraid of you getting jealous! I’m just worried you’ll really be expelled from Huihuang…”
“Worried that I’ll be expelled from Huihuang? Does that mean you’ll miss me?”
Before Qing Luan could finish speaking, Xiao Yufan had already cut in.
“Who’d be scared of someone as conceited as you? Just go ahead and take care of yourself!”
Teased by Xiao Yufan, Qing Luan was starting to feel overwhelmed. Especially under his bold gaze, she was at a loss for how to respond and could only stomp her foot angrily.
Her charming, pouting appearance stirred Xiao Yufan’s heart again. As he was momentarily distracted, she slowly walked away, leaving behind her graceful, fading silhouette.
“This is truly one of the golden flowers of the HR department! Don’t tell me you’ve already set your sights on a new target. Can’t you leave a few beauties for us lonely guys?”
Coming back to his senses, Lin Pingle whistled in astonishment. He had been at Huihuang for quite some time already and naturally had noticed this somewhat aloof woman, Qing Luan. Yet he knew that a woman like her was definitely not someone just anyone could handle…
“It’s not my fault I’m handsome. Ah, the loneliness of a high-level player…”
Sighing deeply, Xiao Yufan stretched lazily, a faint smile on his lips. His gaze swept briefly over Yu Yihan and the others before shifting away again.
“Don’t worry, you won’t be too lonely. That man somewhat connected to Qing Luan happens to be the Minister of Finance, whose power is even no less than that of Deputy General Manager Yu. It’s not wise to oppose someone like him.”
“The Finance Minister? Sounds intimidating. The more challenging something is, the more I want to try it. I’m really looking forward to seeing how he’ll try to get rid of me from Huihuang…”
He remained completely unmoved, as if nothing had touched him. Although that man might be a highly respected Finance Minister in others’ eyes, to Xiao Yufan, he was nothing special.
“Whatever, talking to you is just a waste of breath. You’re just a freak. I can only hope you don’t end up getting hurt…”
Lin Pingle was at a loss for words. He was merely reminding Xiao Yufan, but how this guy handled things was beyond his control. Besides, he believed that even the Finance Minister probably couldn’t really do anything to Xiao Yufan.
“He should feel extremely fortunate, because no one who has ever threatened me has remained unscathed…”
Though Xiao Yufan was smiling, Lin Pingle could feel a chill behind his back. It had been a year since they last met, and upon seeing Xiao Yufan again, he found the man even more unfathomable than before…
…
It took Xiao Yufan a whole day to gradually understand Huihuang Enterprise, a company with annual revenues exceeding ten billion yuan and a leading enterprise in Beijing.
Since Xiao Yufan had decided to start from the grassroots level, he first needed to learn as much as possible about the family’s subordinate industries. Only then could he better take over the entire Situ family business.
To avoid drawing too much attention, Xiao Yufan didn’t leave together with Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan. While waiting for his car downstairs at the company building, someone lightly tapped his shoulder. He turned around and met a pair of mischievous eyes.
“Why haven’t you gone home yet, my beautiful lady? Don’t tell me you’re afraid someone might try to assault you on the way…”
Seeing her cute face, Xiao Yufan’s gaze softened again. After all, beautiful women are always pleasant to look at, and Xiao Yufan had no intention of resisting that. Although he had become quite immune to beauty, Qing Luan’s presence had still slightly stirred his heart.
“As long as it’s not you, the big pervert, I won’t be worried about being assaulted. But since I’m in a good mood today, I’ll let you give me a ride…”
Upon hearing Qing Luan’s words, Xiao Yufan nearly collapsed. This girl’s logic was truly powerful. So just because she was in a good mood, she wanted him to accompany her home. Of course, this was definitely a pleasant task, and Xiao Yufan smiled without objecting.
“Are you planning to have him take you on the subway? Or squeeze onto a bus? Experiencing life doesn’t mean you have to suffer, you know. I understand you’re upset…”
“Shut up! Don’t flaunt your so-called abilities like some kind of trophy. Is it really that enjoyable for you to act like a clown in front of me?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan, Qing Luan immediately felt annoyed. Her patience was completely gone. Being constantly followed around by a man she didn’t like was indeed very irritating, especially when that man was arrogant beyond reason.
“Look at his shabby appearance. Do you really think he can give you the happiness you want? Even if you like him, Uncle and Auntie won’t approve…”
Knowing he wouldn’t gain anything by arguing with Qing Luan, the man shifted his mockery toward Xiao Yufan instead. Facing this sudden change, Xiao Yufan could only shake his head with a smile. Sometimes, silence itself was the most powerful mockery.
“Get lost! I don’t want to see you again. I won’t say this twice. I’ve already told you, unless you’re dreaming, there’s absolutely no chance that I’ll ever have anything to do with you…”
The power of a furious beauty should never be underestimated. When Qing Luan’s voice turned hysterical, Xiao Yufan knew the man had only brought embarrassment upon himself. At the same time, Qing Luan’s outburst had already attracted quite a few onlookers.
His face shifting between green and red, the man hadn’t expected Qing Luan to react so strongly. He had already attributed the entire incident to Xiao Yufan, so his cold gaze never left Xiao Yufan.
“A self-inflicted embarrassment. Staying here only brings shame. If you can’t even control your own woman, what qualifications do you have to yell here like a dog?”
Xiao Yufan let out a long yawn. He truly found it difficult to summon any interest in this man. Of course, if it weren’t for this little beauty Qing Luan, he wouldn’t have had any interaction with someone like this in the first place.
“Die!” Hearing Xiao Yufan’s mockery, the enraged man completely lost his temper. Regardless of the consequences, he started to attack right at the entrance of the company…
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