Why did President Shang come down again?
Do bosses like eavesdropping?
"Okay, President Shang," Su Xiaoke quickly said. "Next time, if you need anything, just call the intercom."
Shang Beichen's cool eyes swept over her. "Just walking around, and getting closer to my subordinates."
He gave Qiao Xi a meaningful glance.
Qiao Xi glared back, not understanding why. What did he mean?
Did he want to mess with her again?
"I heard there's a team-building event next weekend?" he suddenly asked.
"Yes, President Shang," Qiao Xi replied earnestly.
"I'm participating too. Issue an order: no one is allowed to request leave unless it's a critical matter."
This statement stunned all three secretaries.
The CEO personally participating in a team-building event? That was unheard of. Wouldn't everyone be scared stiff like chicks?
Shang Beichen curved his lips and strode upstairs.
A moment later, Su Xiaoke brought in the coffee.
Shang Beichen looked at her and said coldly, "Doesn't the Chief Secretary's manual have a rule against excessive contact with management to prevent the leakage of the boss's private information?"
"Yes, President Shang, we will keep that in mind," Su Xiaoke nodded vigorously.
"I heard Secretary Qiao and Director Jiang have an unusual relationship. I estimate a major demerit is in order."
Su Xiaoke immediately became anxious. "President Shang, it's not what you think. It was just a small accident."
"A small accident?"
Su Xiaoke quickly recounted the entire matter in detail.
After listening, Shang Beichen said expressionlessly, "There's a meeting in a moment that Director Jiang will also attend. You will take notes for me."
"Okay," Su Xiaoke was overjoyed and quickly retreated.
After the meeting, Shang Beichen summoned Jiang Si to the President's Office alone.
He also called for Qiao Xi to deliver coffee.
Qiao Xi, holding the coffee, gently pushed open the President's Office door.
Inside, Shang Beichen and Jiang Si were talking, the atmosphere somewhat serious.
She placed the coffee beside Shang Beichen and then handed a cup to Jiang Si.
Just as she was about to slip away quietly, Shang Beichen's voice directly called out.
"Secretary Qiao, you will stay."
Qiao Xi's toes stopped in place. She had no choice but to find an unobtrusive position to stand, her ears perked up, listening intently to their work discussion.
Shang Beichen sat in the large leather chair, his aura fully unleashed.
Jiang Si sat opposite him, reporting on an intelligent project.
He spoke earnestly, his tone affirmative. "This project has immense potential. If Tianyu leads the investment, the future returns will be immeasurable."
Shang Beichen merely responded with a "hmm," his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop.
"The founder has quite a temper. You should go and interact with them more closely. After all, she's a female CEO. Director Jiang, you should have no problem with that." His tone was full of meaning.
Jiang Si nodded. "Understood."
Shang Beichen then raised several key points, each hitting the mark.
This was the first time Qiao Xi had seen Shang Beichen so focused.
He was steady, calm, and exuded an irresistible charm.
She was mesmerized, her eyes fixed on him.
Suddenly, Shang Beichen's gaze shot directly towards her, meeting her eyes.
Qiao Xi's heart skipped a beat. She quickly lowered her head, wishing she could disappear into the ground.
"Alright, you can go back to work now," Shang Beichen said to Jiang Si.
Jiang Si stood up and left.
In the office, only Qiao Xi and Shang Beichen remained.
The air instantly solidified.
Shang Beichen turned to look at her, his gaze a little cold.
"Secretary Qiao, I expect your attention to be on your work." He paused. "Compile our conversation into a document, with a total of eight key points."
Qiao Xi's eyes flickered.
Damn it, this devil really had ill intentions!
She cursed inwardly.
Fortunately, she had been prepared and had secretly recorded it.
Preparedness is key!
"If you can't remember, I can refresh your memory," Shang Beichen added, a smile on his lips, but his gaze was far from friendly.
"No need, President Shang, I can remember," Qiao Xi looked up, her tone neither servile nor overbearing.
He leaned back, changing his posture.
"Secretary Qiao, do you like Director Jiang?" he asked suddenly, with a hint of scrutiny.
Qiao Xi was stunned.
She smiled. "Director Jiang earns millions annually and is handsome. What woman wouldn't like him?"
Her words sounded like a joke, yet carried a hint of provocation.
Shang Beichen's eyes darkened, becoming unfathomably deep.
"I've assessed him. He's not as tall as me, nor as handsome," he paused. "And he's not as rich as me."
His tone was full of confidence, and a touch of disdain.
Qiao Xi mentally added: And he's not as crazy as you!
Her smile widened. "Of course, President Shang. You are currently Ningcheng's wealthiest bachelor. How can Director Jiang be compared to you?"
Her flattery sounded a bit insincere.
Shang Beichen's gaze swept over her face.
"Secretary Qiao, you can... focus your attention on me." He suddenly blurted this out.
Qiao Xi paused, then smiled. "President Shang, you jest. I'm not worthy."
Shang Beichen suddenly stood up and walked to her side. "How will you know if you don't try?"
"There are so many fresh things in the world, why would I eat old grass?" she said nonchalantly.
This dog man must be looking for an opportunity to humiliate her, and then strike a fatal blow when she falls for him again?
"Old grass is highly compatible, requires no adjustment, and is durable..." His low, sexy voice brushed against her ear, his warm breath tickling her.
His deep dark eyes held a hint of allure as he extended his thumb, gently playing with her soft red lips.
So soft and moist. It must feel wonderful to kiss.
Durable?
Qiao Xi's face instantly flushed. That one day and night back then had made her burn for two days.
Shang Beichen adored her shy demeanor, but he didn't intend to take advantage of her so quickly.
"Secretary Qiao, what are you reminiscing about?"
"Cough, I'll go out now." Qiao Xi snapped back to reality, slapped his hand away, her face full of embarrassment.
"Add me back on WeChat," Shang Beichen commanded.
"President Shang, if you have any instructions, just leave a message in the work group."
Qiao Xi didn't want to add him. They had been very decisive when they divorced; whoever added the other back first would be a dog.
"Secretary Qiao, do you want me to remind you in the work group to help me collect my underwear tonight?"
Qiao Xi: ...
"I threw it away," she gritted her teeth and managed to say three words.
"That would be problematic," Shang Beichen said unhurriedly. "That was a gift from my ex-wife four years ago. Secretary Qiao, you should think about where to buy a similar one, otherwise, you might have trouble later."
This was a blatant threat.
"Shang Beichen, who are you kidding? You're still wearing underwear from four years ago?"
She refused to believe he wore the same pair of underwear for four years.
"It's a collector's item. I don't usually wear it, but I felt like it yesterday," he said with a straight face.
Qiao Xi: ...
She wanted to strangle him, what should she do?
"I didn't throw it away," she managed two words and turned to run.
Shang Beichen curved his lips. Little brat.
He knew she couldn't bear to part with it!
Qiao Xi ran downstairs, her heart still beating a little fast.
That dog man was teasing her!
"Xixi, why is your face so red?" Su Xiaoke sidled up and nudged her shoulder. "Did you get a little carried away seeing Director Jiang just now?"
"Heh, the air conditioning upstairs wasn't working well, and I was made to stand for half an hour."
She replied evasively and ran into the pantry.
A moment later, Shang Beichen sent a friend request, which she directly ignored.
Dream on.
She didn't even want to give him the chance to be a dog.
When she was leaving work, Qiao Xi received a call. Her mother had been hit by a car on the way to pick up the child.
She was terrified and hailed a taxi to the hospital.
Entering the emergency room, she immediately saw the old lady, one foot bandaged, and Little Bean sitting obediently on the side, flipping through a picture book.
"Mom, how are you? Where are you hurt?"
Chen Xiuhua said, "My foot was accidentally run over by a small van. The top of my foot has a slight fracture."
"Fortunately, I met Little Jiang. Otherwise, the driver would have fled the scene."
"Later, you must thank him properly," Chen Xiuhua said with a bright smile, seemingly unaffected by her foot injury.
She added, "He's the younger brother of our neighbor, Aunt Jiang."
"Okay," Qiao Xi nodded. So, he was the blind date who added her on WeChat last time.
Just then, a tall, handsome man walked in, holding a hospital admission form.
"Auntie Chen, it's all done," a magnetic voice sounded behind her.
Qiao Xi turned around and was stunned.
Little Jiang? Jiang Si?
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