In stark contrast to her rough movements, her almond-shaped eyes were surrounded by a beautiful peach-pink hue. This lovely peach-pink always appeared after she finished dancing or exercising.
Luan Yenan couldn't help but feel an urge to kiss her.
Luan Yenan swallowed imperceptibly at this moment: "What, where does this lady want to go? Want a ride?"
Zuo Baixuan took a couple of deep breaths to calm herself down. Looking at Luan Yenan's nonchalant demeanor, she wasn't sure if Luan Yenan was aware of the negative rumors circulating about her.
"Let's go to the company. Didn't you invite me to visit the company last time? I'm almost finished with my thesis now. Can I take some time to check it out?" Zuo Baixuan fastened her seatbelt and announced the destination.
Luan Yenan was a little surprised. He glanced at Zuo Baixuan and started the car only after confirming that she was not joking: "Sure, you usually go alone. Today it's two of you. The company employees might find it amazing."
“Yes, the two of us will go together this time.” Zuo Baixuan took a light breath. She didn’t know what she would face after going to the company, but she had decided to face it together with Luan Yenan.
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Chapter 44
Luan Yenan's initial office was located in the city's most bustling area. Despite paying a premium for a small space of only about 100 square meters to shorten registration time, it has now become a consulting platform established by Luan Yenan in the city center.
Every day, many people interested in the company line up to register, but most are turned away.
At this moment, Luan Yenan drove with Zuo Baixuan towards the area outside the Fifth Ring Road.
It is a small, not particularly bustling technology park. Not many companies have moved in since its completion, and long-term leases are currently very cheap.
Luan Yenan temporarily set up the company headquarters here, and even rented apartments in the surrounding area as employee dormitories, recruiting many talented people.
"The company is on the 17th floor, a large single-level building, plus a large factory building behind it. I can take you to see it later," Luan Yenan introduced to Zuo Baixuan.
Zuo Baixuan followed Luan Yenan to the science and technology park. Looking at the technologically advanced building in front of her, she squinted her eyes.
The weather is so nice today.
The blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the glass surface of the high-rise buildings, creating a color and texture like that in a comic book.
I wonder where Luan Yenan got the money from to rent such a nice place.
Surely it can't really be as that article says, right?
Zuo Baixuan shook her head slightly.
Judging from her interactions with Luan Yenan over this period, he wouldn't do such a thing.
Then look at the park's security guards; they treated Luan Yenan very well. Even though Luan Yenan's response was just a barely audible nod, almost imperceptible unless you looked closely.
There were no ordinary people around who came to demand their hard-earned money back from Luan Yenan.
"Has no strange person come looking for you?" Zuo Baixuan followed beside Luan Yenan, looked around, and, seeing nothing unusual, couldn't help but ask.
Luan Yenan chuckled to himself, "Just as I thought."
Xiaobaihua learned about those eye-catching articles, which is why she thought of coming to the company with him.
Is this considered worry?
Luan Yenan glanced at Zuo Baixuan out of the corner of his eye.
Zuo Baixuan was frowning, as if she was thinking about how to write a complex program.
Luan Yenan wouldn't easily convince herself.
Although Zuo Baixuan and she had a much better relationship and there were many feelings between them that were hard to define, it was still a little short of a clear and legitimate "concern".
Otherwise, he wouldn't have refused when he invited her to the company, trying to sever all financial ties between them as much as possible.
But now, can Zuo Baixuan really clear her name completely?
Little White Flower, it's okay if you're worried about our not-so-stable partnership.
Luan Yenan didn't rush to answer, but stepped into the elevator and pressed the open button.
Zuo Baixuan followed Luan Yenan inside without thinking much about it, still waiting for an answer.
As the elevator doors slowly closed and began to move toward the 17th floor, Luan Yenan replied, "Those articles are most likely what Luan Lizheng calls his methods. They're shameless and boring, but for the general public, they're effective and sensational, which is exactly what they love to read and spread."
It is very likely that this is a tactic used by Luan Lizheng to suppress Luan Yenan, and it cannot be ruled out that others may also be taking the opportunity to stir things up.
Seeing that Luan Yenan's assessment aligned with her own thoughts, Zuo Baixuan nodded: "So, you're not worried?"
"Don't worry, let this matter ferment, the bigger the better." Luan Yennan's reply was accompanied by the elevator's arrival chime.
Zuo Baixuan hissed softly, and seeing the excitement in Luan Yenan's eyes, she felt a chill run down her spine.
That's right, how could this crazy woman be swayed by such a small rumor?
Zuo Baixuan was even certain that Luan Yenan had some backup plan in mind.
"You..." Zuo Baixuan subconsciously wanted to say what was on her mind, but she held back as she stepped out of the elevator.
Luan Yenan tilted his head and looked at her: "What's wrong with me? Am I that amazing?"
Upon hearing Luan Yenan's reply, Zuo Baixuan couldn't help but laugh: "No! It's terrifying!"
“I see you’re not afraid of me at all now.” Luan Yennan stood beside Zuo Baixuan, looking at her at the reflection in the mirror of another elevator directly opposite.
The mirror on the elevator door wasn't as smooth as a mirror, but it still reflected Zuo Baixuan's face clearly.
When Zuo Baixuan saw herself in the mirror, she was all smiles. She didn't seem afraid of Luan Yenan at all, and even the worry she used to have had completely disappeared.
She saw in the mirror the "rosy complexion" that Jiang Lingdan had described, even though she had been resting all the way and the air conditioning in the room had been on full blast.
A girl wearing an employee badge with the word "Technology" written on it pushed open the glass door of the company and ran out. She must have some urgent matter to deal with. In her haste, she saw Luan Yenan and shouted as if she had grasped a lifeline: "Boss!"
Then he noticed a pretty girl standing next to Luan Yenan, and immediately became nervous: "Ah! Guest... Hello, guest!"
She was among the first batch of employees recruited by the company. Although the process was complicated, she was recruited by the HR of the Roche Group from her previous, stifling company to her current one, following her former team leader.
I originally thought that this company, which started with only a small office of 100 square meters, was just a small, grassroots company on its way to realizing its dream.
Unexpectedly, it was true that I was on the "starting road" for my dream, but the "grassroots" label was a misconception.
During this time, she watched helplessly as Luan Yenan would always bring some important figures into the company.
After the first group of people came, the small office of 100 square meters was transformed into a large apartment of 1,000 square meters in just a few days.
After the second group of people arrived, they took over an apartment building in the vicinity within a few days and brought with them a second and third batch of colleagues.
After the third group of people came, the company rented a factory in the science park a few days later and filled it with machines.
Later, she became so busy that she learned to remain calm in the face of various changes.
But she still gets nervous when she sees her boss and all sorts of important figures, wondering who this person is today and what they can bring to them.
"Why did you rush out?" Luan Yenan asked.
The junior employee nervously replied, "Boss, there's a problem with the debugging work you instructed us to do. I was going to go to the factory to find Brother Niu and have him come and debug the bug."
She spoke softer and softer. This was the fourth time they had done the debugging, and it was an extra debugging session that was added just to be on the safe side. What should have been a sure thing turned out to be unexpected.
After saying this, the junior employees calmed down, and even their initial joy at finding a lifeline faded.
This was clearly a work mistake; how dare she say such things to the boss?
Luan Yenan is usually very serious and stern when he works. When he gets angry, although it's not the kind of anger that's outwardly expressed, he's like a man-eating beast. Even just opening his mouth is enough to make people afraid that he might be bitten in a vital spot.
This unexpected debugging incident might anger Luan Yenan to the point of actually losing his temper.
She secretly looked up.
Luan Yenan, however, remained calm and nodded, saying, "Perfect. Let's change the parameters and adjust them. Keep the adjustment record for now and let A Niu take a look at it later. If there are any problems, come to me. I'll show my wife around first."
Zuo Baixuan listened quietly, and when Luan Yenan suddenly mentioned her, she saw the employee in front of her make a very interesting expression.
First came surprise, then excitement, followed by an "I see" look, and then a warm smile.
The junior employee stepped aside: "Oh, it's the boss's wife! Boss, should we send someone over to greet you?"
Luan Yenan felt a strange sense of comfort when he heard his employees use the term "boss's wife".
This feeling is so fresh.
In her past life, she would have simply kept others away from her company.
Now, however, she is happy because her company is also registered under Zuo Baixuan's name.
Luan Yenan's tongue licked the tip of his teeth.
The comfortable sensation of biting Zuo Baixuan's shoulder returned, and she felt like laughing.
She was looking forward to seeing what new experiences Zuo Baixuan could bring her.
Luan Yenan turned to look at Zuo Baixuan and said, "No need, I'll show her around myself."
The junior employee noticed a subtle change in his boss and, unable to contain his excitement, kicked his ankle and excitedly pushed open the company door for the two of them, running inside first.
Seeing the junior employee run in, the middle-aged woman with glasses in the side office frowned: "I told you to go find A Niu, why are you still here?"
"Team leader! The boss is here. She said we need to change the parameters and redo the debugging. Keep the debugging records for now, and we can show them to Brother Niu when he gets here," the junior employee quickly replied.
The team leader, upon hearing the phrase "The boss is here," softened his sharp expression and peered behind the junior employee.
Seeing that Luan Yenan was indeed coming over behind the junior employee, accompanied by a young woman, he shut his mouth and waved to the junior employee.
The team leader is someone who switched jobs and is quite experienced.
At first, he relied on his experience and refused to submit to Luan Yenan's management, and the two had conflicts, but he quickly became convinced of Luan Yenan's authority.
She sensed in Luan Yenan a ruthlessness and a certain frightening aura that were not befitting someone of his age. After that, she treated Luan Yenan with utmost respect and never did anything disrespectful to him again.
When the other employees saw Luan Yenan arrive, they all buried themselves in their work. Only the junior employee, summoned by his team leader, ran over while whispering, "Team leader, you don't know, let me tell you..."
They looked like they were about to gossip, and couldn't stop even under the group leader's stern glare.