“Uh…”
Shu Yuwei froze for a moment.
She looked at Fu Rongzheng. “Boss, I’ll explain to Auntie Lan tomorrow. We’re not married…”
“No need. Even if we clarify that we’re not married, there aren’t any extra rooms here, so we can’t sleep separately.”
Fu Rongzheng opened the cupboard, took out a bottle of mineral water, checked it before opening it, and handed it to her.
Shu Yuwei took it.
The Boss had a point.
They were only staying one night. If the signal came back tomorrow morning and they could get in touch with someone at the company, they’d leave.
Shu Yuwei nodded. “Boss, is there another sleeping mat in the cupboard? I can sleep on the floor tonight.”
“No need. You sleep in the bed.”
Fu Rongzheng took out the sleeping mat.
Shu Yuwei quickly shook her head. “How could I? Boss, I’m just a new assistant, while you’re my respected superior!”
“As your loyal subordinate, how could I let you sleep on the floor? So you should take the bed, Boss!”
Shu Yuwei still hadn’t forgotten to maintain her image as a loyal subordinate.
Fu Rongzheng looked at her and slowly took off his watch.
“Shu Yuwei, by the clock, it’s already after work. We’re no longer in a superior-subordinate relationship.”
“Besides, as a man, I can’t make a woman sleep on the floor.”
“Th-that doesn’t seem right, Boss…”
Shu Yuwei hesitated, making a token effort to be polite to her boss.
But her eyes kept darting toward the bed.
How could Fu Rongzheng not see what she was thinking? A faint smile touched his lips.
“Enough. That’s settled.”
The wind was picking up, making the windows howl.
Fu Rongzheng found a toolbox and some tape, then reinforced the door and windows to prepare for the typhoon.
“Boss, let me help!”
Shu Yuwei was quick to catch on and went over to help tape the windows in a crisscross pattern.
Once the tape was on, Fu Rongzheng hammered and secured the door and windows.
He wouldn’t let her help with that part, saying it was dangerous.
Shu Yuwei had no idea how it worked.
But Fu Rongzheng had a doctorate in engineering from Germany.
If an engineering expert was doing it this way, he must have his reasons.
Before long, Fu Rongzheng had finished.
A soft, sweet voice came from outside.
“Big sister! Big brother!”
“Mom sent me to bring you wonton noodles!”
Shu Yuwei hurried to open the door with her key card.
A little girl stood there holding two bowls of wontons, smiling at her.
Shu Yuwei quickly took them.
“Wow, that smells delicious! Thank you! What’s your name?”
“I’m Xiaoyunduo! My little brother is Xiaonian, and my little sister is Xiaogao!”
Xiaoyunduo gave her a quick introduction to her family.
“What cute names! Thanks for bringing these over, Xiaoyunduo!”
“You’re welcome, big sister! Mom asked me to tell you that the power might go out after the typhoon. There’s a flashlight in the cupboard!”
“Don’t be scared, big sister! If you are, you can ask big brother to hug you!”
Xiaoyunduo wrapped her arms around Shu Yuwei and pressed her cheek against hers.
“Like this! That’s how they do it in idol dramas!”
Shu Yuwei: “…”
Hug the Boss? Did she want to keep her job or not?
The Boss would probably kill her!
“Enjoy your food, big sister! I’m off!”
“Okay, thanks, Xiaoyunduo!”
Xiaoyunduo let go of Shu Yuwei and ran off, blushing.
Shu Yuwei set the two bowls of wonton noodles on the table and glanced awkwardly at Fu Rongzheng.
“Boss, dinner’s ready.”
“Mm.”
Fu Rongzheng found the flashlight, checked its batteries, and set it by the bed before coming over.
There was only one tiny table in the room, along with two small stools.
Now the two of them were sitting close together to eat, practically pressed against each other.
Shu Yuwei carefully tucked her legs in, afraid she might brush against him.
Then her stomach growled in protest.
She was so hungry she couldn’t be bothered to pick the scallions out of her bowl.
She tied her hair up and was just about to eat when Fu Rongzheng stopped her. “Wait.”
“Have mine.”
Fu Rongzheng handed her his bowl. He’d already picked out all the scallions.
Shu Yuwei looked surprised. “Boss, you know I don’t like scallions?”
“Mm. I’ve seen you picking them out with a frown before.”
Shu Yuwei: “…”
Had she really? Picking scallions out with a frown—and the Boss had remembered?
Just how awful must she have looked…
With an awkward smile, Shu Yuwei took the bowl from him.
“Oh, okay… Thanks, Boss…”
Whatever. She’d worry about that later. The most important thing was to fill her stomach.
She figured she’d already lost any semblance of dignity in the aloof Boss’s eyes.
Shu Yuwei immediately bent her head and ate.
After they finished, she remembered the power might go out that night. She dug out her phone, power bank, and every other device…
She plugged in everything that could be charged.
Fu Rongzheng got up and washed the bowls.
Then he checked the water heater in the bathroom and tested the water temperature before calling her over. “Shu Yuwei, you can take a shower now.”
“Oh, okay!”
Shu Yuwei went to her suitcase for some clothes.
The room had been designed for a guesthouse, and it was much like her own studio apartment.
The room was a little over twenty square meters, with a bathroom, a small kitchen, a washing machine, and a tiny balcony for hanging laundry.
It had all the basic necessities.
Shu Yuwei took out some clothes and toiletries and went into the bathroom. The water was just the right temperature.
She took a quick shower and came out holding her clothes.
At that moment, she saw Fu Rongzheng with his sleeves rolled up, his long-fingered hand tugging at his tie. His Adam’s apple and a glimpse of his collarbone showed.
Shu Yuwei nearly stumbled. She caught herself on the doorframe and quickly looked away.
No… Wait. How had she never noticed before how sexy and seductive the Boss was?
Get a grip. She couldn’t go having dirty thoughts!
Shu Yuwei shook her head, cheeks red, and coughed twice.
“B-Boss, I’m done.”
Fu Rongzheng took off his watch and strode toward her.
“Shu Yuwei, you…”
“Go take your shower, Boss! I’ll go pay for the room. Remember to reimburse me when we get back!”
Before he could finish, Shu Yuwei dashed off in a flash.
“…”