When Lin Yue came in again, He Yuan and Zhou Yunce had already stopped talking.
“Mr. He, these documents all need your signature.”
He Yuan nodded. Zhou Yunce got up to leave, but before going, he gave Lin Yue a meaningful look.
Lin Yue was confused.
Zhou’s gaze was really strange.
In the afternoon, when He Yuan went to the signing ceremony, her company apartment was finally confirmed.
After she got the card and keys from the administration department, she ran into He Yuan returning to the office.
He Yuan glanced at the items in her hand. “Got it?”
“Yes.” Lin Yue’s happiness was obvious.
He Yuan asked, “When do you plan to move in?”
“Tomorrow, I guess. Tonight, we’re still going to Yunxing Hotel together, right?”
He Yuan responded lightly. “You wouldn’t normally need to come, but Su Ying is a popular actress. It’s not convenient for me to go alone.”
Lin Yue replied and felt that He Yuan was not only gentle but also considerate and thoughtful.
After everyone left work, Lin Yue and He Yuan didn’t leave immediately. By six-thirty, the two of them went to the company cafeteria together.
There were still departments working overtime in the evening. Lin Yue encountered Vice President Zheng Yu and his assistant Qing Jing.
Lin Yue didn’t feel the slightest disturbance in her heart and didn’t look at Qing Jing. The other two didn’t know about their conflict. During the meal, the two vice presidents sat together.
So it naturally formed two pairs sitting opposite each other.
Zheng Yu and He Yuan talked about acquiring a live-streaming platform and investing in the film industry. Lin Yue quietly focused on eating.
Qing Jing’s gaze admired He Yuan openly.
But when she saw the little bear bandage on He Yuan’s index finger, her smile froze.
After all, they had lived together for a while, so Qing Jing couldn’t not know that this bandage style was what Qin Yan liked to buy. As Qin Yan’s close friend, it wasn’t strange for Lin Yue to have it.
She looked at Lin Yue, who was focused on eating, wondering what ability this person had to make a CEO, so concerned with his own and the company’s image, wear such a childish bandage.
Moreover, the edges of the bandage were slightly curled, suggesting it had been worn for a while.
He Yuan had attended a signing ceremony at the Central Plaza this afternoon. Could he have been wearing this childish thing all along?
Naturally, Zheng Yu also noticed the bandage. He nearly choked on his food.
He glanced gossipingly at He Yuan’s index finger and teased, “Mr. He? Got a girlfriend?”
He Yuan looked puzzled, not understanding why Zheng Yu would ask.
Zheng Yu raised his eyebrow, “Such a cute bandage, isn’t it from a girlfriend?”
“Cough… cough…”
Lin Yue accidentally choked. To avoid embarrassment, she quickly put down her chopsticks, covered her mouth with her hand, and turned her head to the side.
Seeing this, He Yuan also put down his chopsticks and gently patted her back. “Secretary Lin? Are you okay?”
Lin Yue hurriedly waved her hand. “Cough… it’s fine.”
Zheng Yu looked confused. “Secretary Lin? Did I say something wrong?”
Lin Yue finally calmed down. Using the pad of her ring finger, she wiped away the tears from her eyes caused by coughing. She then said to Zheng Yu, “You misunderstood. Vice President Zheng, this is my own bandage. Mr. He’s hand was cut by a file, but this was also my mistake at work. Next time, I’ll prepare these things in advance.”
Lin Yue’s skin was very fair. Whether she was excited, drinking, or coughing like this, her complexion would turn slightly pink, giving her a fresh and delicate look. Anyone who saw her would be captivated.
Moreover, her eyes and eyebrows had a hint of light pink now, adding a natural charm to her already soft features.
Those bright, watery apricot eyes looked at you as she explained seriously, making your heart skip a beat.
Zheng Yu usually preferred glamorous women, but somehow, he thought Lin Yue looked beautiful this way, and the compliment slipped out naturally. “Secretary Lin, I’ve never noticed you look this pretty.”
Lin Yue froze for a second, instinctively saying, “Thank you.”
He Yuan’s brows slightly furrowed. His previously gentle expression showed a small crack. Qing Jing noticed He Yuan’s slight displeasure but didn’t say anything.
Qing Jing assumed He Yuan was upset that Lin Yue mentioned this, so she said, “Secretary Lin probably didn’t mean to. What’s important is that Mr. He was hurt. I know there are two pharmacies across the street from our company.”
Her words were subtle, but anyone working at Hengxing Headquarters would know exactly what shops were nearby.
Lin Yue looked at Qing Jing, feeling she was really silly.
Both of these bosses were sharp business minds. What Qing Jing thought was helpful advice was actually a trivial attempt at control in their eyes.
As expected, He Yuan gave Qing Jing a slight look, then turned to Lin Yue and said, “Secretary Lin, have you finished eating?”
Lin Yue nodded.
“Then let’s go.”
Lin Yue nodded at Zheng Yu and followed He Yuan out of the cafeteria.
Zheng Yu put down his chopsticks. His previous cheerful expression immediately disappeared. He looked at Qing Jing. “Assistant Qing, Lin Yue is Mr. He’s personal secretary. Even though she’s new, she was personally selected by Mr. He. That means she has some exceptional abilities.”
Qing Jing reluctantly acknowledged this.
Zheng Yu continued, “Mr. He doesn’t like crowded environments. Previously, only Zhou Yunce was managing the CEO office. Normally, a CEO having several secretaries isn’t a big deal. But where there are more people, there’s more intrigue. He removed those others because even Zhou Yunce couldn’t handle all his work and life alone. That’s why Secretary Lin exists. Now, the CEO office, including Mr. He’s driver Yu Zhao, has only five people. Two of them are Zhou Yunce’s secretaries. Think about how many tasks Secretary Lin manages for Mr. He. I can clearly tell you, once Hengxing transforms successfully, Zhou Yunce won’t stay as Mr. He’s assistant. He’ll manage one of Hengxing’s divisions as a top-level manager. If Zhou Yunce leaves, who do you think will take over?”
Qing Jing was stunned, a bit confused.
“I value talent, and you are good too. But you are proud. I made you serve tea and water to temper your attitude. I know you were unhappy losing to Secretary Lin in the interview. But the facts are clear. You’d better accept it. If next time you act sarcastic toward Secretary Lin, I can’t protect you.”
After saying this, Zheng Yu left, leaving Qing Jing to slowly process his words.
Honestly, Zheng Yu was somewhat disappointed in Qing Jing, but she was someone he had selected. He couldn’t just let her go right after her probation—it would be too embarrassing.