Noon.
The employees eating in the cafeteria were shocked to see Li Yihan and Qing Yan appearing together, causing them to lose their grip on their chopsticks.
President Li was still here? He stayed in the company to have lunch with President Qing? Could it be true, like the rumors say, that President Li has feelings for President Qing? But there's at least a six or seven-year age difference between them! Isn't that an example of an older man liking younger women?
"The way he talks to President Qing is so gentle." They saw Li Yihan leaning in to listen to Qing Yan, nodding in agreement, and then saying something to the cafeteria staff. He helped Qing Yan get her food, first placing it on the table and then asking her to take a seat.
"President Li is such a gentleman! He helps President Qing get her food first before getting his own, without minding the back and forth."
"Yan Yan!!" At that moment, Yin Panpan finished getting her food and saw Qing Yan sitting alone at the table, so she cheerfully walked over, carrying her tray. "Why are you alone? Did President Li leave?"
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Li Yihan walking towards them with a tray in his hands.
"Li, President Li?" Yin Panpan was dumbfounded. "Did I...did I take your seat? I'm sorry, I'll..."
"It's okay, let's eat together."
Li Yihan sat across from Qing Yan, wiped his hands with a disinfectant tissue, and started peeling shrimp.
"So, President Li also likes shrimp? Just like Yan Yan, both of you like seafood..."
"I'm peeling them for her." Li Yihan placed the peeled shrimp one by one into Qing Yan's plate. "Eat more. These dishes are all for you."
In his own plate, there wasn't a single dish he liked.
"Yan Yan, your big brother is treating you so well..." Yin Panpan couldn't help but feel envious. She also said, "President Li, you should really taste the food in our cafeteria. Since Yan Yan took charge of it, the food here has become much better than before—fresh, delicious, and affordable!"
"Is that so?" Li Yihan put the peeled shrimp into Qing Yan's bowl. "I'll try it later."
He looked at Qing Yan and smiled. "Your employees hold you in high regard."
"Panpan is my good friend, not just an employee."
Their relationship had long surpassed that of superiors and subordinates.
"Then, when you have time, invite your good friend to visit my home." After Li Yihan finished peeling the shrimp, he helped Qing Yan remove the bones from the garlic-flavored spare ribs and put the meat into her bowl.
"Big brother, you should eat too." Qing Yan was afraid that all the food on his plate would go cold.
"When big brother sees you enjoying your meal and in a good mood, his appetite naturally improves. I'm sure he'll eat more later."
Li Yihan didn't stop his actions and said, "Big Brother may not return so soon this time when he goes abroad. Take care of yourself more often. If you're bored, go shopping and watch movies with your good friends. Big Brother will cover all the expenses. If there's anything you can't solve, just call Big Brother."
"Okay." Qing Yan also picked up two pieces of stir-fried Chinese yam from her plate and put them into Li Yihan's plate. "Big Brother, have some too."
Li Yihan's eyes softened. His sister was feeding him! This was a treatment that other brothers hadn't enjoyed!
He suddenly wanted to create a group and show off to others!
"Big Brother will come back to accompany you as soon as possible." Li Yihan finished peeling the ribs and removed the fish bones from the braised fish belly. Then he said, "Your fifth brother will be back in a few days. He's carefree and thoughtless. If he accidentally makes you sad or treats you unfairly, just tell Big Brother. I'll break his legs."
Hearing this, Yin Panpan shivered in fear. President Li could be gentle, but he could also be ruthless!
To casually break a brother's legs, that was terrifying!
"Fifth brother is coming back?" Qing Yan was a bit surprised.
"Yes, I'm not sure which day exactly. Don't worry about him." Li Yihan put the fish meat into Qing Yan's bowl, thinking that he wouldn't have the opportunity to serve his sister anymore. Fifth brother was getting a good deal!
"It's too much. I can't finish it." Qing Yan didn't want him to be busy anymore. "If you're not eating, I won't either."
"Okay." Li Yihan saw that he had peeled enough and wiped his hands with a disinfectant tissue. "I'll go wash my hands first. I'll bring you some soup later, and then I'll eat."
After Li Yihan left, Yin Panpan couldn't help but nudge Qing Yan with her elbow. "Oh my god, I've never seen President Li being so gentle. Qing Yan, you're so lucky to have such a good big brother. Last time, he stood up for you in front of so many people, and now he's peeling shrimp and meat for you. I wish I had a big brother like him!"
"Your mother is also very good to you, isn't she?" Qing Yan smiled gently. She had never experienced this kind of love and care from her own family in the 18 years she spent in the Lu family, except for the slight warmth from Grandma Lu...
The surrounding employees were gossiping:
"President Li definitely likes President Qing! I bet a hundred bucks on it!"
"This morning, Xiao Xue sent a love letter to President Qing through email, and President Li found out. Xiao Xue was immediately transferred to another subsidiary! If that's not love, what is it?"
"They're showing their affection so openly. I wonder when we'll get to taste some of their sweetness!"
"If they get married, will the company give us time off?"
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"I envy President Jing so much. I wish President Li would treat me with such tenderness..."
Li Yihan brought a bowl of soup to Qing Yan and took a generous portion of his own dish and put it in Qing Yan's bowl before starting to eat.
Halfway through his meal, he suddenly stopped and asked, "Yan Yan, do you have a favorite flower?"
"A flower?" Qing Yan paused. "The Tibetan gentian flower, I guess."
Why is he suddenly asking about this?
"In that case, should I have someone plant a circle of Tibetan gentian flowers on your balcony? So that when you see those flowers, you'll think of me even after I go abroad!"
Otherwise, what if his sister forgets about him when his younger brothers and sisters come back?
Qing Yan didn't know what he was thinking but nodded, "Okay."
Why does Big Brother suddenly seem strange?
After finishing lunch, Qing Yan returned to her office, and Xunuo immediately placed the purchased items in front of her.
"Miss Qing Yan, here are the newly purchased tea leaves and coffee beans. Which one would you like to try first?"
"Coffee, please."
"I'll brew it for you right away!"
After Xunuo brewed the coffee with the coffee machine, she brought a cup to Li Yihan and another cup to Qing Yan. "Miss Qing Yan, please try it and let me know how it tastes. Is it too bitter? Do you need sugar?"
"No, thank you. Carry on with your work." Qing Yan said this and couldn't help but look at Li Yihan sitting on the sofa and ask, "Does Big Brother really like this brand of coffee?"
"Yes, it has a mellow and non-bitter taste, and it's fragrant without being greasy. It's a rare flavor." Li Yihan's gaze softened. "Try it."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Xunuo. "Did you inform the company's procurement department?"
"I've already informed them. From now on, the coffee and tea that President Qing drinks will be delivered directly from the headquarters, without the need for the procurement department to make separate purchases."