Chapter 366 - 224: "Advancing" the Work

Chapter 366: Chapter 224: "Advancing" the Work

Chen Xiao swaggered into her office.

The door was open. It was obvious she had left it unlocked for him.

He casually closed the door behind him, and the atmosphere in the small office instantly grew tense.

Lin Ya stood up and called out shyly, "Boss!"

There was nowhere to sit besides a few small, round stools, so they had to make do.

"Your setup here is way too basic! This little round table is fine for playing cards, but it’s not exactly suitable for hosting guests."

’Playing cards?’ Lin Ya was both shocked and embarrassed. ’This boss of hers never holds anything back when he speaks!’

She walked over and placed a glass of lemon water in front of Chen Xiao. "Boss, I don’t usually drink tea, so I don’t have any on hand. I’ll prepare some good tea to host you next time!"

"Don’t bother. I’ll give you some when I get the chance. I have more tea than I can drink."

’A chance? Is the boss creating an opportunity for us?’

She couldn’t help but let her imagination run wild. It was all because of that misunderstanding last time. Even though it was Xia Bin who had knocked her over, Chen Xiao hadn’t exactly been idle underneath her.

She remembered that scene far more vividly than Chen Xiao. After all, under the negative effects of his Endurance Value, many of his actions had been subconscious, leaving him with little memory of them.

"Thank you, Boss. Not just for the tea, but also for the generous compensation you’ve given me!"

Her salary was indeed much higher than what she had earned at Lifan Business Management.

And the crucial part was, she had only just started her position at Junxiao Business Management.

Chen Xiao smiled. "Keep up the good work. Your opportunities will grow, and your income will naturally increase with them. In the future, Junxiao Business Management will definitely own over a hundred, or even more, high-quality shopping malls. When that time comes, the management company will need talented people to take charge. President Xu Jun is getting older, and he’ll need someone to help share the burden!"

The implication was obvious. If she performed well, she would be given a key position later on.

Chen Xiao spoke with the open air of a gentleman, but Lin Ya couldn’t help but overthink it. ’Is President Chen dangling this big promise just because he wants to sleep with me?’

It had to be said that first impressions were crucial. The first impression Chen Xiao had left on Lin Ya that day was that of a "bad guy."

"Boss, I’ll work hard!"

A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Ya’s usually cool face, and it was stunningly beautiful.

"By the way, how’s your back?"

Her heart started pounding in her chest. ’It’s over, he’s getting to the main topic!’

’Sigh. It’s my own fault for being careless when I sent that message this morning. I sent it on impulse!’

’But really, it’s the boss’s fault. Why does he have to be so refined, handsome, and charming? Even though he’s a bad guy, it’s impossible to hate him!’

Chen Xiao had only asked out of concern. ’Why is Lin Ya’s face so red?’ he wondered. ’I asked about her back, not her chest. Is she overreacting?’

Just then, Lin Ya stood up, moved the water glass on the table aside, and, under Chen Xiao’s bewildered gaze, leaned over the table. In a tiny voice, she said, "You can check it."

She was wearing a white top and a black skirt. As she bent over like that, her exquisite curves were on full display, and Chen Xiao’s mind went blank with a ROAR.

He realized what Lin Ya meant. ’She thinks I want to check her back, but I clearly came here to check on her work! Isn’t she forcing the issue?’

After waiting for a long time without any reaction from Chen Xiao, Lin Ya, still bent over the table, turned her head back and said, "Boss, hurry up!"

Chen Xiao was fighting a final battle with his Endurance Value, but her shout instantly shattered his self-control.

The negative effects of his Endurance Value took advantage of the opening, and Chen Xiao’s eyes immediately turned red.

He breathed heavily as he lifted Lin Ya’s white top and looked carefully. On her snow-white skin, there were a few faint bruises. ⅇℓ.

Chen Xiao’s large hands began to wander. Lin Ya simply buried her head like an ostrich, pretending she didn’t know what was happening.

But how could she possibly pretend not to know...

Lin Ya was mortified. She didn’t realize that Chen Xiao had nearly lost all reason.

An Endurance Value of 111 was no joke! Plus, Chen Xiao had been holding back for a long time recently. The way he was acting now was already a show of great restraint.

Otherwise, Lin Ya’s clothes would have already been torn to shreds.

Things were getting out of hand. Chen Xiao was becoming more and more excessive from behind her, and Lin Ya almost couldn’t stop herself from crying for help.

She held back with all her might. Fortunately, at that moment, the sound of hurried footsteps approached from outside.

Startled, she quickly struggled to get up. Her movement finally snapped Chen Xiao back to his senses. He quickly took a step back, allowing Lin Ya to stand up and straighten her clothes.

A knock already sounded from outside.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

"Who is it?"

Lin Ya’s voice was still a bit hoarse from desperately holding back her cries. It hadn’t fully recovered.

"Sis, it’s me, Lin Ping!"

Chen Xiao had already moved to the side and sat down. Hearing the voice, Lin Ya turned back to Chen Xiao and said, "My younger brother."

He gave a faint nod. Lin Ya called out to the person outside, "Go wait for me in the meeting room! I’m still busy with something!"

She didn’t dare let Lin Ping in. The suggestive atmosphere in the office hadn’t dissipated yet, and he would know something was up the moment he walked in.

"Huh?!" Lin Ping and Xia Bin stood outside the door in disbelief.

’The least you could do is open the door before telling me to wait in the meeting room! What’s the meaning of this, not even opening the door? It’s like you’re hiding some guy in there!’

He went to the meeting room with Xia Bin. On the way, he passed by Lin Ya’s assistant’s desk and asked, "Which client is in my sister’s office?"

This wasn’t his first time here. He used to be the "Crown Prince" of Lifan Business Management, so of course Lin Ya’s assistant recognized him. She answered politely, "I don’t know him. A young man, and quite handsome!"

Lin Ping couldn’t help but glance at Xia Bin. Xia Bin’s expression was grim.

Lin Ping didn’t say a word and led Xia Bin to the meeting room. Along the way, he glanced at the top of Xia Bin’s head several times. ’Why do I feel like it’s glowing green?’

Chen Xiao calmed himself down. He didn’t apologize for what had just happened. What was done was done. Apologizing at a time like this would only seem insincere.