As Si Yechen dropped Qingyan off at the company's entrance, his hand refused to let go, and he lowered his head to the girl in his arms. "I'll bring you afternoon tea later. Is there anything specific you'd like to have?"
"Are you free?" she asked.
"I happen to have some spare time," he replied.
Hearing this, Qingmu, who was in the driver's seat, froze for a moment. "Lord Chen, you have two meetings scheduled for this afternoon, three business partners to meet, and over a dozen documents that require your approval... Are you sure you have nothing to do?"
"I'm not hungry."
Qingyan was about to get out of the car when Si Yechen reached out and pulled her back in. "Just a little longer."
"We're going to be late!"
"Just a bit longer."
Si Yechen took a deep breath, savoring the fragrance emanating from her. It smelled really good, making it hard to let go.
"Don't bring me food this afternoon," Qingyan said somewhat helplessly. "I'm a bit busy."
"Do you need any help?"
"No, thank you."
Qingyan was held by him for a while before finally freeing herself from his grasp and hurriedly walking toward the company.
"Lord Chen, why do I feel like Miss Qingyan can't wait to leave..." Qingmu watched Qingyan's departing figure and then glanced at the rearview mirror. Si Yechen's gaze never left the girl for a single moment.
"Oh, by the way, Lord Chen, the restaurant manager asked me to give you this..." Qingmu opened his phone and sent several pictures to Si Yechen's WeChat.
They were pictures of them having lunch on the Ferris wheel, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, very pleasing to the eye.
If Si Yechen hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it himself. When he looked at Qingyan, his eyes were filled with a gentle and indulgent light.
Although Qingyan's profile was focused on the outside scenery and she didn't notice his gaze, it didn't stop him from wholeheartedly and earnestly admiring her beauty.
What was she thinking at that moment? Her eyes were pure, without a trace of impurity, like clear stream water.
Si Yechen's slender fingers slid across the screen as he looked at the other pictures. Each angle was captured beautifully. He lightly uttered a single word, "Appreciate."
Qingmu immediately transferred ten thousand yuan to the restaurant manager.
"Actually, Lord Chen, I also took a few pictures..." Qingmu sent the secretly taken photos to Si Yechen.
They were pictures of Si Yechen embracing Qingyan and enjoying the view.
The two of them looked like a perfect match, with outstanding looks and talent.
"Lord Chen, just to clarify, I'm not looking for any benefits. I simply thought you both looked good..." Qingmu was afraid that Lord Chen would blame him, considering he had taken the pictures without Si Yechen's knowledge.
But Si Yechen didn't say a word. After two seconds, Qingmu's phone made a notification sound, indicating he had received a WeChat transfer.
Qingmu widened his eyes. It was 99,999 yuan, with five nines! Did Lord Chen just transfer such a large sum of money to him all at once? Was this a reward?!
He suppressed his excitement and asked with some confusion, "But, Lord Chen, what does this number mean..."
Si Yechen saved the photos one by one and casually said, "It's me and Yanyan, forever and always, the 9."
"... " He just asked about a number, why did he suddenly feel like he was eating dog food out of the blue?!
Si Yechen set his two favorite photos as screensavers and wallpapers, then looked at the company where the girl worked with a somewhat reluctant gaze. "Let's go back to the company."
Qingmu clearly sensed the longing in his tone. Tsk, Miss Qingyan had only left not long ago, and he was already missing her so soon?
Si Corporation.
Li Yusha prepared six afternoon teas for the six receptionists, and they were all delighted.
"Miss Yusha, it's been so long since we last saw you! And you brought us gifts again!"
"It's from Jufu Lou. It's too expensive. We can't bear to eat such expensive things."
"We're really fortunate to have you as our Miss Si. Not only are you generous, but you're also beautiful. Your various talents far surpass those rich ladies!"
...
Li Yusha listened to their praises, smiled, and playfully complained, "There's no honey in the afternoon tea. Look at all of you, being so sweet~"
"Miss Yusha, you're becoming more and more beautiful. Can you tell us how you do it?"
One of the receptionists couldn't help but show infatuation, supporting her chin with both hands, admiring Li Yusha's appearance. So fair, not a single pimple.
"I advise you not to overestimate yourself. Miss Yusha must be using expensive skincare products regularly. We can't afford that."
Li Yusha listened to their banter, smiled, and was about to say something when she suddenly noticed them standing up, hastily adjusting their appearance, and respectfully calling out, "Good afternoon, President Si!"
Li Yusha turned around and saw that Si Yechen had returned.
"Archen~"
Li Yusha hadn't run over yet, but a few high-ranking executives had beaten her to it.
Upon seeing Si Yechen, they immediately rushed over to report an urgent situation. Everyone quickly headed towards the elevator, seemingly unaware that someone had just called out to Si Yechen.
Qingmu, on the other hand, stayed behind and blocked Li Yusha's path. "Miss Yusha, you're here? Do you need something from Lord Chen?"
"This is the afternoon tea I bought for Archen, and there's one for you too. I have something I want to discuss with him." Li Yusha looked at the figure walking towards the elevator, feeling a bit anxious, but Qingmu wouldn't let her approach, and she couldn't do anything about it.
"I really have something to discuss with Archen."
"Lord Chen has an urgent situation to handle."
"I can wait."
"Lord Chen is quite busy at the moment, Miss Yusha, so it's better for you to go home and wait. If you have any matters, you can call or message Lord Chen."
"It's alright, I'll go up and wait. There are some things I need to say to him in person."
Yusha was determined to move forward, but Qingmu kept blocking her. "Miss Yusha, why don't you tell me what's going on first? I can convey the message for you..."
Yusha was slightly annoyed by his obstruction, but due to her status, she still smiled gracefully. "Assistant Qing, are you planning to keep blocking me all the time?"
"Sorry, I'm just afraid Miss Yusha will end up waiting in vain..."
"I already said it's fine. However long he's busy, I'll wait that long!" Yusha bypassed him and walked towards the elevator.
Qingmu considered her as the adopted daughter of the Li family and didn't want to embarrass her on the spot, but by not listening to advice, she was asking for trouble.
In Lord Chen's heart, there was only Miss Qingyan, and no one else...
Seeing Yusha enter the elevator, he could only follow suit.
The six receptionists couldn't figure out what was happening but had a vague sense that there was something going on.
"Do you think Sir Chen doesn't like Miss Yusha?"
"No way! Miss Yusha is so outstanding, in terms of appearance, knowledge, talent, and family background... you can't find another like her in this world!"
"But why did Assistant Qing block her?"
"Sir Chen probably didn't intentionally neglect Miss Yusha. You saw it too, as soon as he entered, there were so many executives seeking his attention. Assistant Qing probably didn't want Miss Yusha to wait in vain, considering that."
"He has a cold demeanor towards everyone, as if work is the only thing in his eyes! We've been here for several years, has Sir Chen ever looked at us directly?"
"Not really."
"So, their marriage is going well, it's not our place to worry!"