“Miss Su, my boss will be here in a moment.”
“Ah?”
“You’ve met my boss before—the one who startled you last time.”
“I see.”
“My boss may look intimidating, but he’s actually a very good person.”
“He’s not really intimidating, though? He’s very handsome.”
Assistant Li smiled knowingly: “Right, right, my boss is handsome, isn’t he?”
“Assistant Li is also very handsome!”
Assistant Li’s smile widened: “Really?”
Su Tian nodded affirmatively.
Li Ming appeared to be in his thirties, with a clean and efficient demeanor. He was likely over 180 cm tall, and although his physique wasn’t as impressive as Sikong Ji’s, it was still quite nice. His looks were better than average, with regular features that could be considered somewhat handsome.
Name: Li Ming
Green Luck: 70
Affection Value: 25
How could someone with such high Green Luck not be handsome?
“You really have an eye for these things, unlike my colleagues at the company who have no taste at all.”
“Assistant Li, do you have feelings for a female colleague at the company?”
“How did you know? Unfortunately, she’s already taken.”
“It’s okay, I believe Assistant Li will meet someone even better.”
“I’m too busy; who has time for romance? If we weren’t in the same company, we might not even see each other once a week.”
“That busy?”
“No choice—the boss is a workaholic.”
Su Tian glanced at Sikong Ji, who had somehow appeared behind Assistant Li without her noticing, and silently gave Assistant Li a look.
Assistant Li instantly understood, turned around, and stood up.
“Boss, you’re here. Please have a seat.”
Sikong Ji sat down opposite Su Tian, while Assistant Li stood to the side.
“Sit down.”
“Right.”
Assistant Li sat between Su Tian and Sikong Ji. Su Tian removed the mask she had been wearing.
Assistant Li’s eyes flashed with admiration—Su Tian’s face was stunning every time he saw it.
Sikong Ji only glanced at her, his expression unreadable:
“Miss Su, why are you in Tianquan?”
“Boss, Miss Su is here on a business trip.”
Sikong Ji glanced sideways at Assistant Li, who raised an eyebrow and fell silent.
“Yes, I’m here for a few days on business.”
“In this area?”
“Mhm, actually, I came here today to visit a tourist spot, not for work.”
The food arrived, and the three of them chatted while eating, with most of the conversation between Su Tian and Assistant Li.
Moreover, Su Tian could tell that the relationship between Assistant Li and Sikong Ji didn’t seem like a typical superior-subordinate one. What kind of boss and subordinate could be so natural and harmonious, with an indescribable dynamic?
“Host, you don’t know this, do you? Li Ming is a family servant of the Si family.”
“Huh?”
“You don’t understand ‘family servant’? And you claim to have read countless novels?”
“It’s not that I don’t understand—I’m just surprised.”
“What’s so surprising? Usually, the personal assistants of major families are family servants.”
“I’ve learned something new.”
Su Tian marveled at how the food here could be so delicious.
“The chef here is descended from imperial chefs.”
“No wonder it tastes so amazing.”
“Miss Su, may I ask you a somewhat presumptuous question?”
“Hmm?”
Sikong Ji looked at Assistant Li: “If you think it’s presumptuous, you shouldn’t ask.”
Su Tian glanced at Sikong Ji, her face slightly flushed. Damn, he’s so handsome!
“It’s fine.”
“See, Miss Su says it’s fine. Miss Su, do you have a boyfriend?”
“No.”
“No?” Assistant Li was somewhat incredulous that such a beautiful person didn’t have a boyfriend. “They must be blind. So, what kind of boyfriend are you looking for, Miss Su?”
Su Tian thought for a moment, her gaze involuntarily drifting toward Sikong Ji across from her, just as his eyes met hers.
Su Tian shyly looked away immediately. “Someone who loves me.” In her heart, she quickly added, “Handsome, with a good figure, rich, and spends money on me. Most importantly, spends money on me.”
Assistant Li asked uncertainly, “Is that all?”
“That’s all.”
Sikong Ji said, “Your requirements are too simple. You can ask for more, or you might end up with the wrong person.”
Su Tian looked at Sikong Ji in confusion.
Assistant Li also recalled the bruise on Su Tian’s mouth from last time.
“Indeed, with your qualities, Miss Su, you can ask for more. Otherwise, they might not know how to cherish you.”
Su Tian was even more bewildered after hearing Assistant Li’s words.
“But it’s a good thing Miss Su broke up.”
“Huh?”
“Wasn’t the bruise on your mouth last time from your boyfriend?”
The System snickered on the side. “This is hilarious. Turns out all your efforts were in vain, Host. They thought you had a boyfriend all along, no wonder the Affection Value hasn’t been increasing.”
“No, no, I don’t have a boyfriend. I never have. The bruise on my mouth last time was from accidentally hitting myself while practicing dance.”
Assistant Li said, “You can hit your mouth while practicing dance? Miss Su, you’re that skilled?”
Sikong Ji glanced at the somewhat flustered Su Tian and shot Assistant Li a glare. “If you don’t know how to speak, keep your mouth shut.”
“It’s fine. I can be a bit clumsy sometimes.”
“Host, Sikong Ji’s Affection Value has increased.”
“Really? By how much?”
“It’s at 10 now.”
“What’s the difference between that and not increasing at all?”
“There is one—at least it increased.”
After the meal, Assistant Li left first, as it was getting late.
Su Tian looked at Sikong Ji beside her. “May I know your name?”
“Sikong Ji.”
“That’s a very nice name.”
“It’s late. I’ll have Assistant Li take you back.”
A black Rolls-Royce Cullinan pulled up in front of them. It turned out Assistant Li had left earlier to get the car.
“That’s too much trouble.”
“It’s too late. It’s not safe for a young woman to be out alone.”
Assistant Li got out and opened the car door. “Get in.”
“Thank you.” Su Tian didn’t refuse further and got in. After she was seated, Sikong Ji also got in.
Huh? She thought he was just sending her back. Was Sikong Ji coming along too?
Assistant Li gave Su Tian an explanation. “After dropping you off, I’ll take the boss home as well.”
So that was it.
“Which hotel are you staying at, Miss Su?”
“The Carris Hotel.”
“Got it.”
In the car, Su Tian gazed at the night view of Tianquan City along the way.
“Isn’t the night view of Tianquan City beautiful?”
“Yes, much more beautiful than Shanghai’s.”
“If you like Tianquan, Miss Su, you could stay here.”
Tianquan City was one of the top ten cities in the country. Who wouldn’t want to stay in such a prime location? She did too, but unfortunately, she didn’t have the means.
Assistant Li was very good at conversation, or rather, he was skilled at socializing. Throughout the ride, no matter what Su Tian talked about, he could keep up without making things awkward.
By the time they reached the hotel, it was almost midnight.
Assistant Li said, “Get some rest early.”
“Okay. Drive safely on your way back. Goodbye.”
Assistant Li waved his hand: “Bye.”
Su Tian glanced at Sikong Ji in the back seat—good, he didn’t even spare her a single look.
Hmph, she didn’t care either. Waving goodbye to Assistant Li, she turned and headed back to the hotel.