Chapter 398: That Scoundrel’s Sweet Talk? Yan Luoxi is Moved

Chapter 398: Chapter 398: That Scoundrel’s Sweet Talk? Yan Luoxi is Moved

After signing some documents for a while, Yan Luoxi frowned.

She picked up the desk phone and dialed the extension for her assistant.

"Assistant Bai, please bring me today’s contract materials."

Her tone was cool and detached, betraying no emotion.

"Right away, President Yan."

At that moment, having just learned her president was back, Assistant Bai Jie eagerly agreed.

After hanging up, she rushed over from the executive offices.

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—"

Soon, a knock sounded at the office door.

"Come in."

Yan Luoxi said flatly.

"CLICK~"

The office door pushed open, and Assistant Bai Jie walked in, holding a stack of documents.

"President Yan, here are the documents you wanted. I..."

She hurried over to the desk and began to speak to Yan Luoxi with the utmost respect.

However, before she could finish, her words came to an abrupt halt...

It was because she had spotted Gu Yizhou, who was standing off to the side.

Her lips parted as if to speak, but fearing she would disturb the pair, she swallowed her words.

Bai Jie’s gaze darted between Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi, her face filled with curiosity and shock!

’Gu Yizhou...? What’s he doing here?’

’Could it be that his relationship with President Yan is really... *that* kind of relationship?’

As Yan Luoxi’s assistant, Bai Jie knew better than anyone that the relationship between her president and this man from the finance department, Gu Yizhou, was far from ordinary.

"Assistant Bai, is something wrong?"

Noticing Bai Jie’s strange behavior, Yan Luoxi raised an eyebrow and asked coolly.

"Ah?"

Bai Jie jolted as if waking from a dream. She quickly placed the documents on the desk and answered respectfully, "President Yan, here are the contract materials you asked for. I’ve prepared them."

Yan Luoxi nodded, her gaze returning to the files on her desk without a second glance at Bai Jie.

Seeing this, Bai Jie tactfully said no more, only sneaking glances at Gu Yizhou out of the corner of her eye.

Gu Yizhou, however, didn’t mind her sizing him up. He gave her a small smile and a nod.

Bai Jie’s face turned slightly red at the gesture. She hastily averted her gaze, not daring to meet his.

It was the awkwardness of being caught red-handed while peeking.

Her heart raced as if she’d done something wrong, and she lowered her head even further. Although she was usually meticulous and serious about her work, this sudden situation left her completely flustered.

Yan Luoxi glanced at Bai Jie. Seeing her like this, she knew what she was thinking. However, she said nothing and simply continued to focus on her paperwork. She knew Bai Jie was a smart girl who could manage her own emotions.

Gu Yizhou, on the other hand, watched Bai Jie’s reaction with great interest. He found this little assistant quite amusing; to think she’d be so embarrassed just for sneaking a look at him. A playful impulse rose within him, and he decided to tease her a bit.

"Assistant Bai, are you by any chance curious about why I’m here?"

Gu Yizhou suddenly asked.

Bai Jie jumped, startled. She hadn’t expected Gu Yizhou to suddenly speak to her.

She looked up and answered in a fluster, "N-no, not at all. I was just... just a little surprised."

"Surprised? Why?"

Gu Yizhou pressed on.

Bai Jie didn’t know how to answer. She couldn’t very well say she was surprised to see him and Yan Luoxi together, could she? That would be too obvious. She could only stammer, "It’s just... I just wasn’t expecting it..."

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

He thought Yan Luoxi’s little assistant was a bit adorably dense; he was surprised she had kept her on for so long.

Yan Luoxi looked up, glancing first at Gu Yizhou, then at Bai Jie.

Seeing that the scoundrel Gu Yizhou was at it again, she said, "Alright, Assistant Bai, you can go back to your work. I’ll call you if I need anything!"

Hearing this, Bai Jie felt as if she’d been granted a full pardon.

She nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, President Yan!"

With that, she turned and hurried away.

After Bai Jie left, the office once again contained only Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi.

Yan Luoxi turned her head to look at Gu Yizhou, saying nothing.

Gu Yizhou naturally knew why. He touched the tip of his nose, looking a little embarrassed.

Yan Luoxi didn’t dwell on the matter. After watching him for a moment, she averted her gaze and lowered her head again, focusing on reviewing the documents Assistant Bai Jie had just brought in.

Looking at the messy pile of materials in front of her, Yan Luoxi’s head started to ache.

"SIGH~"

She let out a soft sigh.

Gu Yizhou walked over to Yan Luoxi’s side, reached out to stroke her head, and said softly, "Xixi, no matter what you need, I will support you with everything I have."

Yan Luoxi looked up, and seeing the gentle look in Gu Yizhou’s eyes, she felt a warmth spread through her heart.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, Yizhou. With you by my side, I feel like I can overcome any difficulty."

After collecting her thoughts, she got to work.

Gu Yizhou had originally planned to return to the finance department, but seeing the situation, he decided not to.

He pulled up a chair and sat down next to Yan Luoxi.

They sat side by side. Yan Luoxi focused on reviewing the documents, while Gu Yizhou occasionally offered his opinions and suggestions.

After all, with two lifetimes of experience, especially in finance, Gu Yizhou was quite capable.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was already four o’clock in the afternoon.

They spent the entire afternoon buried in work.

When the last document was reviewed, Yan Luoxi finally let out a sigh of relief.

Yan Luoxi looked up, rubbing her sore neck. She stretched languidly, then turned to Gu Yizhou, her eyes full of gratitude.

"Yizhou, you really worked hard today," Yan Luoxi said softly.

Gu Yizhou shook his head and said with a smile, "It’s nothing, Xixi. As long as I can help you, I’m happy."

’Is this damned man whispering sweet nothings to me...?’

Yan Luoxi felt a wave of emotion.

She thought for a moment, then stood up, walked over to Gu Yizhou, and gave him a gentle hug.

"Thank you, Yizhou," she whispered.

Gu Yizhou reached out and gave a gentle pull, and Yan Luoxi landed right on his lap.

"Ah~"

Their bodies were pressed tightly together.

"Xixi, no matter what difficulties we face in the future, I will always be by your side," Gu Yizhou whispered gently in her ear.

"Mhm."

Yan Luoxi’s face was flushed as she responded with a voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum.

At that moment, her heart was racing, and she felt utterly shy.

"THUMP THUMP THUMP~"

Gu Yizhou could feel Yan Luoxi’s rapid heartbeat and her quickened breaths.

In this moment, he had no wicked thoughts, simply holding Yan Luoxi quietly and enjoying the tranquility.

"CLICK~"

"CREAK~!"

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open...