He Li had lived two lives. In his previous one, he’d mastered countless techniques that others would find outrageous. In this life, even when he only revealed a bit, it already seemed like he was operating at the limit of human capability. Yu Qingge and Wei Wei were both completely stunned by his skill just now.
But unlike Wei Wei’s pure shock, Yu Qingge’s eyes sparkled with more than just admiration…
“He understands the gaming market and the players. That time my leg went numb, he even relieved it with expert massage techniques. He always produces excellent storylines at work. And now he’s showing off unbelievable computer skills…”
“Just how many hidden talents do you have?”
“Hehe, no matter how many, I’m going to dig them all out!”
To Yu Qingge, He Li was a treasure trove of a man. Being able to meet him was the greatest stroke of luck in her life.
“CEO Yu? CEO Yu?” He Li’s voice pulled her back to reality. “What are you staring at me for? I’ve been calling you for ages!”
Startled, Yu Qingge snapped out of her daze. Realizing she’d been staring too long and had been caught, she blushed slightly and asked, “What is it?”
“Just wanted to check if you were paying attention. Did you catch what I said earlier about the details?”
“Umm… no,” Yu Qingge admitted with an awkward smile.
She’d been too stunned by his abilities and too absorbed in his handsome face to really listen. As for the technical details he just explained… she didn’t remember a single thing.
Seeing this, He Li sighed in resignation. “Forget it. You probably wouldn’t remember even if I explained again. I’ll highlight the key points in the file—just read it yourself.”
Yu Qingge’s eyes lit up. “Great!” Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she stood up and walked behind He Li, placing her soft hands gently on his shoulders. Before He Li could even ask what she was doing, he felt a soothing pressure on his shoulders.
Yu Qingge had started massaging him.
Leaning down slightly, she whispered gently by his ear, “Keep typing. I’ll massage your shoulders. After all, you’re working so hard just to help me—how could I not give something back?”
“Does this pressure feel good? If you need me to go harder or lighter, just say so.”
As her sweet voice drifted into his ear, He Li could feel her warm breath tickling his skin. But that wasn’t even the most distracting part. Accompanied by her gentle fragrance wafting from behind, he felt the back of his head press against something soft—it felt incredibly comfortable.
Instinctively, he leaned his head back as if he were resting on a cushion.
But… where would a cushion come from?
Behind him was only Yu Qingge. She, of course, also noticed the slight pressure on her chest and immediately blushed.
“You little rascal,” she whispered, shy and flustered.
Her delicate voice made He Li’s blood rush even faster. Realizing what had happened, he immediately tried to lift his head in embarrassment.
But Yu Qingge didn’t give him the chance. Instead, she leaned in further, hugged him tightly from behind, and said shyly, “It’s okay. If it’s you… I don’t mind.”
Her voice softened until it was barely audible, but He Li still heard it—she was saying she didn’t mind him leaning on her chest.
Damn. Who could stay calm after hearing that?
Even He Li’s ears started turning red. Between her words and actions, Yu Qingge had completely messed with his composure. He struggled to focus and quickly forced himself to stare at the computer screen. Read this novel at NovelPing for the best experience.
Of course, Yu Qingge noticed his flustered state—his red ears gave him away.
“Hehe, you’re starting to lose control, aren’t you?” she teased in her heart. “My charm really is dangerous. Next time, I’ll step it up and see if you’ll take the initiative.”
Though her expression remained sweet and shy, her sparkling eyes were full of playful satisfaction. Seeing He Li typing away in silence, she stopped speaking and just continued her gentle shoulder massage.
The romantic tension between them thickened in the air.
Wei Wei, overwhelmed by the love-soaked atmosphere, finally had to look away…
…
Time passed with the steady clacking of the keyboard.
In just a few dozen minutes, He Li had finished an extensive game proposal with over 10,000 words, complete with detailed documents, tables, and other supporting materials.
Yu Qingge and Wei Wei were completely in awe.
This guy alone was as efficient as an entire team.
“I seriously wonder how lucky Jiuli Group was to recruit someone like you,” Yu Qingge said as she flipped through the clean, organized files. Her eyes shimmered with admiration.
He Li shrugged. “There’s still time before lunch break. Take a look through the documents. If there’s no problem, send it to the rest of the team. With a plan like this in hand, as long as they aren’t complete idiots, they should be able to move into the implementation phase quickly.”
“I’ll head back to my desk so I don’t disturb you.”
He stretched and got up, ready to leave.
This time, Yu Qingge didn’t stop him. She really needed time to review the file, forward it to the other department heads, and arrange for discussion. There was too much to do—she couldn’t spare the energy to keep clinging to He Li.
Still, before he left, she reminded him, “Don’t forget to have lunch with me!”
Even if she couldn’t see him right now, lunch was still a chance to spend time together.
He Li waved without turning around. “Got it.”
With that, he left the office.
Yu Qingge’s expression immediately changed. The gentle and affectionate look on her face vanished, replaced by a serious expression and the powerful aura of a true CEO.
Wei Wei noticed the shift and stood at attention.
The real goddess CEO had returned.
As expected, when He Li wasn’t around, her affection for others was nonexistent. Wei Wei sighed inwardly and quickly began coordinating with the management team to schedule an online meeting…
…
“Damn, you finally decided to come back?”
“I thought maybe you… hehe…” Wei Huo grinned as he sidled up to He Li’s desk.
He Li glanced at him. “Thought what?”
“Not important!” Wei Huo laughed nervously. “Tell me—what did the goddess CEO want to talk to you about this time? You were gone so long!”
“Oh, and what was that whole thing earlier about? Who did you call? Zhang Wu? Don’t tell me it was CEO Yu herself?”
The guy practically radiated gossip.
He Li shrugged. “Neither. I mentioned the issue to Secretary Wei. She probably contacted the HR manager. CEO Yu showing up was just a coincidence.” He wasn’t close enough to Zhang Wu to use him as a cover—it’d be too risky.
Using Wei Wei was safer. She was the CEO’s secretary and had visited the studio a few times, so it was plausible. Besides, she had also been the one who notified them for the last meeting. No one would question it.
Still, Wei Huo looked jealous. “Tsk tsk, so you’ve got powerful connections now? CEO Yu values you, and you’ve got Secretary Wei in your corner too…”
As he spoke, he suddenly narrowed his eyes at the crumbs on He Li’s collar and asked suspiciously, “Don’t tell me you got to eat cake while ‘talking business’ with CEO Yu?”
He Li immediately thought of the scene where Yu Qingge fed him and coughed lightly. “Do you even understand what it means to be valued? What’s the problem with getting a little cake?”
He sounded so confident that Wei Huo could only give a thumbs-up. “You’re amazing. Who else would get to eat CEO Yu’s cake? That’s a privilege few can dream of!”
“But fine. I get it. Some people are just lucky.”
Then he added with a grin, “Even if there’s no cake, I heard the cafeteria has new dishes today. Want to go together later?”
“Nope!” He Li immediately refused.
What a joke. How could the cafeteria compare to a meal with Yu Qingge?
But seeing him reject so firmly, Wei Huo grew even more suspicious. “Something’s not right. You’ve been acting weird lately. Normally, you’re always checking the cafeteria menu. You love freeloading. Yesterday you were busy, fine. But today you’re skipping a free lunch too?”
He Li grinned proudly, “Not just today.”
“From now on, I probably won’t be eating at the cafeteria anymore.”
“Huh? Why not?” Wei Huo was completely baffled.
He Li only smiled even brighter.
Wei Huo grew increasingly agitated. “Come on, tell me. Someone making special meals for you? Got a girlfriend?”
“No way! Did you actually start dating someone? Weren’t we supposed to be single forever? And now you’re secretly enjoying the flavor of love…?”
He rambled on, full of resentment and wild guesses.
He Li just smiled and said nothing.
Yeah, right—like he’d admit that Yu Qingge had personally invited him to lunch.
Some things were better enjoyed in secret.
Let them keep guessing.