She knew that her obsession was somewhat morbid, but it was this morbid obsession that had trapped her, tormented her, and sustained her all these years.
If you tell Luan Yenan, she might understand.
Or perhaps not.
Zuo Baixuan has always been a person who keeps her heart closed off.
Although Jiang Lingdan became good friends with her, she still never revealed a word about her inner thoughts.
The idea of revealing it to Luan Yenan was already at its limit. Because a voice inside her clearly told her that she couldn't, that this thought was just a momentary impulse, and that it could very well ruin the entire plan.
The elevator arrives at the garage.
Zuo Baixuan had changed her mood and asked Luan Yenan with a smile, "Since I'm going to find a way to sideline you, I'll need to learn more about the work. Are you planning to put the 'Smart Living' project up for tender?"
Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan and found the direction to investigate.
She couldn't help but find it amusing.
With both of them being so cunning, they probably wouldn't get bored even if they lived a life of constant wits and battles until they were a hundred years old.
“Yes, actually all the projects I mentioned in the interview are ready for bidding. However, ‘Smart Living’ requires involvement in physical businesses such as smart home appliances and smartphones, which we don’t plan to manufacture ourselves. So, if we want to expand our business further, we still need to put out the tender in advance. ‘Guowei’s’ initiative to show goodwill at the banquet is also a free advertisement. We’ve already had five or six top-tier companies come to make contact.” Luan Yennan introduced without reservation.
Before starting the car, Zuo Baixuan replied: "Then I want to participate in this project, even if it's just as an observer. I'm very interested in the bidding process."
“Okay.” Luan Yennan agreed almost without thinking or hesitation.
"You're giving me the runaround like this, it seems like you're eager to retire early. Why don't you imagine what you'll do after I've sidelined you?"
Luan Yennan noticed Zuo Baixuan's slight sigh of relief.
Zuo Baixuan certainly didn't know that after several intimate encounters, Luan Yenan could intuitively discern the emotions behind her every breath and every heartbeat.
Luan Yenan hadn't expected to get the answer he wanted so easily, and said with a smile, "After I'm sidelined, I'll dump all the company's affairs on you. You do the work during the day, and I'll do the work at night..."
"Seriously, drive!" Zuo Baixuan interrupted Luan Yenan's rambling before he could get close.
"It's open." Luan Yenan leaned over again and took a document from the glove compartment.
This is a double entendre, completely lacking any seriousness.
The way he picked up the document deliberately rubbed against Zuo Baixuan's jeans, making her uncomfortable.
"This is the initial draft of the bidding plan. You can take a look," Luan Yenan said, as if he were talking about serious business.
"..." But Zuo Baixuan was all too familiar with the arc of light in his eyes.
I always felt that nine snow-white, fluffy tails might materialize behind this crazy woman at any moment.
Zuo Baixuan covered her face with the documents and swallowed softly.
She herself had already tasted the sweetness of it all.
She knew the scent of foxes, and a strange image unconsciously flashed through her mind. Her ears burned, and she quickly tried to distract herself with the contents of the document.
Luan Yenan, however, seemed unwilling to let her go. At noon, the roads in Beijing were still somewhat congested, but not too crowded. He quickly drove to the company and parked in an empty parking space.
He turned his head and precisely pinched Zuo Baixuan's earlobe, as if he had skipped the preparation and went straight into the main act.
Zuo Baixuan knew that Luan Yenan had developed another wicked hobby, one that had been born after she had repeatedly "indulged" it.
They escaped before Zuo Baixuan could open the door.
Luan Yenan said, "The bidding meeting is scheduled during the winter break. There will be a banquet, and everyone involved in the project will be there. You'll be attending with me, right?"
This time, Zuo Baixuan answered decisively: "I'll stay with you, okay? Let go."
Luan Yenan acted as if he hadn't heard her, still gently rubbing his earlobe, and said with a smile, "Well, then I'll prepare a piece of jewelry for you that's substantial enough."
Zuo Baixuan slapped her hand away, not caring which scoundrel she was trying to scam money from; escaping from the car was the priority.
But after Zuo Baixuan escaped, Luan Yenan took a light sniff of the remaining vanilla scent in the car and licked his lips.
Something doesn't seem right.
This smell doesn't seem like a defensive stimulus left behind by prey when it's fleeing.
The one who tried to attack people just now was clearly a naive girl.
The pheromone system in this world is so interesting, so interesting that it gives innocent girls yet another way to reveal their true feelings.
Luan Yenan was in a good mood and followed Zuo Baixuan at a leisurely pace after getting out of the car.
Zuo Baixuan walked quickly into the building and waited for the elevator, but she still waited patiently for Luan Yenan to come upstairs with her.
Before arriving at the company, Zuo Baixuan couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
I don't know if what happened yesterday has affected me.
When the receptionist saw them come in, the younger one rushed out and ran to Luan Yenan: "Boss, we have guests today! We've been waiting all morning."
The word "guest" still carries negative connotations from yesterday.
Zuo Baixuan immediately frowned.
Luan Yenan knew that her adoptive parents, who had already been dealt with and taught a lesson yesterday, would not cause trouble again. As for the mastermind behind them, they shouldn't be so stupid as to deliver themselves to her door so quickly.
If they really come, she wouldn't mind following the trail and uprooting them completely.
"Yes, I've been waiting all morning, Mr. Luan!" A clear, bell-like voice came from behind.
Luan Yenan turned around and saw a beautiful girl whose voice matched her appearance.
Her hair was styled in a retro updo, she had red lips and white teeth, wore a cheongsam with a high slit that showed off her long legs, and held an elegant round fan in her hand, gently waving it.
She looks like she stepped out of a traditional Chinese ink painting, yet she also has a touch of allure.
It's hard to tell whether she's here for a fashion show or to discuss official business.
But they were clearly important guests, as the front desk had arranged for them to wait in a small meeting room.
However, judging from the patience of this guest who waited all morning, it is possible that she made the request on her own initiative, so that she could appear as soon as Luan Yenan arrived.
"Hello, who is this?" Luan Yenan had never seen her before.
She chuckled softly as she answered, her gaze sweeping over Zuo Baixuan: "I am Si Ruxin."
A note from the author:
Zuo Baixuan: (Warning)
Luan Yenan: Why did she stare at my wife as soon as she arrived?
Zuo Baixuan: ...
P.S.: ...I'm not going to Photoshop it anymore. Flags are meant to be dropped _(:з」∠)_
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Chapter 62
Si Ruxin arrived at the company early in the morning, eager to see the young entrepreneur's demeanor.
But upon arrival, I was ushered into the reception room and treated to good food and drinks; I wasn't neglected. However, when I asked the receptionist if Mr. Luan would actually come to work, they didn't give me any definite answer. I kept charging my phone, and I kept complaining to all my girlfriends—I was almost running out of friends—but still no one showed up.
This high-quality stock that everyone is paying attention to didn't even come to the company this morning. It's such a waste that I got up early and dressed up so nicely.
Disliking the company lunch, he found a five-star hotel, ordered a meal, ate a few bites, lost his appetite, and handed it to his bodyguard, then just sat there doing nothing.
Just as I was about to leave, I finally heard a noise at the door.
She finally met this famous woman.
She was even more beautiful than on TV, possessing the unique aura of an Alpha, a deadly potion for an Omega.
She took a deep breath. Although it was a pity she couldn't smell the pheromones of this top-tier Alpha, she could still sense the oppressive aura they exuded. The Omega, stunned by the Alpha, immediately felt a sense of admiration, and all resentment vanished completely.
Even if it takes a whole day, let alone a morning, it's all worth it to see this person.
This Alpha is great in every way, except for the little Omega next to her, who seems a bit ordinary.
The little girl is pretty, especially her eyes, which hold secrets and have a clever quality.
His attire was just too...understated? Ordinary? Casual?
Anyway, it's just lowbrow.
Alpha's outfit looks ordinary, but anyone with a discerning eye can immediately tell that it's a custom-made shirt and matching suit, which perfectly complements her aura.
Omega, on the other hand, was truly ordinary. She wore an ill-fitting hoodie, then wrapped a trench coat over it, layering it on her body until it was completely covered.
This little girl really doesn't know how to show her strengths; she doesn't even want to look at anyone else with her pure and alluring eyes.
It's somewhat wasteful.
“Miss Si, I’m so sorry, I didn’t know you would come all this way. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. I just don’t know what brings you here?” Luan Yennan took a step forward, blocking Si Ruxin’s gaze from Zuo Baixuan.
His words also implied his dissatisfaction with her coming without an appointment.
Si Ruxin held up her phone and said, "I added you as a friend yesterday and sent you messages and called you, but you didn't reply. However, my family is pressuring me to come and talk to you about the cooperation as soon as possible. I've been very sincere. You don't need to be like this, do you?"
Last night, as soon as Luan Yenan got home, he put his phone on silent. When he checked this morning, he did see several messages from Si Ruxin, which she then deleted from the chat.
Even when it comes to collaboration, she wanted to understand the details first before going through official channels. She never expected this person to come knocking on her door so early.
If this person had such a good temper, Luan Yenan couldn't help but suspect that he might have ulterior motives towards their company, or perhaps Luan Yenan herself might have ulterior motives.
bite--
Just then, the elevator doors behind them opened, and the last group of employees who had gone out for lunch returned in the elevator.
Among the large group of employees, Chen Huanyu stood in the far corner wearing a hoodie.
Jiang Lingdan stood beside her, squeezed through the gaps between people, and saw what was happening outside. She immediately started peeking around.
Upon seeing her good friend Zuo Baixuan, she immediately became excited, weaving through the crowd and getting out of the elevator first.