Chapter 186: Ice Xi: You Jerk, I’m Buying You Dinner

Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Ice Xi: You Jerk, I’m Buying You Dinner

Hearing what Yan Luoxi said, Gu Yizhou raised an eyebrow and glanced at her.

"Hmm..."

He mulled it over for a moment.

Then, looking at Yan Luoxi with a serious expression, he said, "President Yan, if you’re thinking about investing in Zhongxin Group right now, my personal opinion is that a small investment might be okay, but I wouldn’t recommend a large one. The risk is too high. One wrong move, and you could be left holding the bag."

At his words, Yan Luoxi’s lovely brows furrowed even more deeply.

’This is the first time I’ve ever seen this jerk look so serious.’

Since he was the one saying it...

...there was no doubting it.

Besides, she hadn’t actually planned on investing any more herself. After all, she had already made more than enough from her personal five hundred million.

The only reason she’d asked Gu Yizhou about it was to find an excuse to see this jerk.

Asking whether the group could continue to invest was just incidental.

Yan Luoxi subconsciously reached out with her slender, elegant hands and tapped lightly on the desk, then raised her head to look at Gu Yizhou.

"Alright, I understand."

"I’m sorry for taking up your lunch break."

Yan Luoxi said.

"Er..."

Gu Yizhou paused, slightly taken aback.

’So you *do* know you’re making me miss my lunch?’ he thought. ’Unbelievable!’

Outwardly, however, he put on a serious face and spouted nonsense. "It’s no problem. As an employee of the group, it’s my duty to help you with your concerns, President Yan."

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi couldn’t help but give him a sidelong glance.

’You’d better actually mean that!’ she thought, annoyed.

Based on her understanding of this jerk, she knew he was lying through his teeth.

So, she said, "Well... it’s getting late. How about this? I’ll treat you to a meal as compensation for taking up your lunch break."

After a moment’s thought, she added, "Of course, in addition to that, I’ll have the finance department give you a two-thousand-yuan bonus this afternoon as a reward for your analysis."

"Huh?"

This time, Gu Yizhou was truly stunned.

’Treating me to a meal...?’

’And a two-thousand-yuan bonus...?’

He hadn’t expected to get a two-thousand-yuan bonus just for saying a few words off the cuff.

’Tsk...’

’This woman might seem as cold as a block of ice, but I have to admit, she’s pretty generous!’

This caused his gaze toward Yan Luoxi to soften considerably. (Gu Yizhou swore it had absolutely nothing to do with the two thousand yuan!)

But... he’d take the money, but he was going to pass on the meal with Yan Luoxi.

’If anyone from the company sees us, it’ll be impossible to explain!’

"What is it?"

Seeing Gu Yizhou remain silent, Yan Luoxi frowned slightly. "You think it’s not enough money?"

"Ahem."

Gu Yizhou gave a fake cough. "No, President Yan, you’ve misunderstood. The money is plenty; it’s almost a third of my monthly salary."

"Then...?"

Yan Luoxi’s brows knitted together. She seemed about to say something, but then stopped. "Fine. In that case, let’s go. I’m taking you to lunch."

With that, she stood up and prepared to walk toward the office door.

"Huh?"

The conversational leap was a bit much, and Gu Yizhou couldn’t quite follow.

"What do you mean, ’huh’?"

Seeing that Gu Yizhou hadn’t moved, Yan Luoxi said with a hint of displeasure, "Let’s go!"

"Well..."

For a moment, Gu Yizhou was at a loss for words.

’This woman is so damn decisive!’

"What is it?"

Yan Luoxi looked at him, her expression calm, and said coolly, "Are you embarrassed to be seen eating with me?"

"No... I’m not!"

Gu Yizhou said quickly.

’If I let an accusation like that stick, how am I supposed to survive at this company?!’

Yan Luoxi didn’t say a word, just stared at him intently.

Her stare made his skin crawl, so he had to bite the bullet and say, "Um... President Yan, I’m just worried that being seen eating with me might negatively affect you."

"Do you eat with your hands?"

Yan Luoxi asked calmly.

"Huh?"

Gu Yizhou was completely bewildered.

He couldn’t keep up with this woman’s train of thought.

’Eat with my hands?’

’What’s that supposed to mean?’

’Is she insulting me indirectly?’

But he couldn’t say anything to that, so he just replied, "No."

"Then what’s the problem? How would it affect me?"

Yan Luoxi said.

Without waiting for a reply, she ignored Gu Yizhou and turned toward the door.

Gu Yizhou: "..."

The moment Yan Luoxi turned, the corners of her lips couldn’t help but curl up slightly.

But she quickly hid the expression.

Yan Luoxi, who had already reached the door, saw the jerk still standing there dumbly and glanced back at him.

"Are you still not coming? Are you waiting for me to give you a piggyback ride?"

Her face was expressionless, her tone icy.

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou was speechless, but more than that, he was embarrassed.

"Oh, right."

He could only nod and force himself to follow her.

...

After leaving the president’s office, the two of them walked straight toward the elevators.

Gu Yizhou subconsciously headed for the employee elevators.

"Wait."

Yan Luoxi stopped him, then pointed to the private elevator for the president. "This way."

"Ahem."

Gu Yizhou paused, and his face couldn’t help but flush slightly. "Sorry, force of habit."

Yan Luoxi didn’t say anything more and pressed the call button.

DING.

The elevator doors opened immediately.

It couldn’t be helped.

This elevator was exclusively for her use.

"Let’s go."

Yan Luoxi said, stepping into the elevator first.

Without another word, Gu Yizhou followed her inside.

This was his first time riding in the president’s private elevator.

He subconsciously looked around, curious to see how it differed from the regular elevators he usually took.

One look, and his interest vanished.

Aside from looking more luxurious, the elevator’s interior was no different from a regular one.

’Rich people are so capricious!’

He gave an almost imperceptible shake of his head.

However, these small movements didn’t escape the notice of Yan Luoxi, who had been secretly watching him the whole time.

Seeing his reaction, Yan Luoxi naturally knew what he was thinking.

So, she offered an explanation. "Taking separate elevators is a rule my father established. Other than having slightly higher safety specs, it’s no different from the ones you usually ride."

After she said it, Yan Luoxi felt a pang of regret.

’That jerk.’

’Why did I even bother explaining it to him!’

’Hmph.’

"Oh, I see."

Hearing Yan Luoxi’s explanation, Gu Yizhou froze for a second before nodding.

But he was also a little confused.

’How does this woman know what I’m thinking?’

’Does she have the Mind Reading Skill or something?’

’I’ve heard people who’ve studied psychology can see through others’ thoughts.’

’She couldn’t have studied that stuff, could she?’

’Looks like I’ll have to be more careful from now on. If I think about something inappropriate and she figures it out, my life at the company is going to get real awkward!’

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

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