She is the lady of the Huo family. Even if she does nothing for the rest of her life, she will still live in comfort and luxury. Why work so hard?
"You're threatening me, huh..." Bai Nuanxi put down the script, glancing at the butler.
The butler, accustomed to such looks while persuading Bai Nuanxi to eat, had initially felt uneasy, but now, he had grown used to it.
"One could put it that way, Madam," he replied respectfully.
Bai Nuanxi: "..."
Threatening me and still sounding so calm—aren't you afraid I might just punch you?
"What's for lunch?" Bai Nuanxi sighed, deciding to go downstairs and grab a bite.
"We have braised pork ribs, lion's head meatballs, stir-fried garlic green beans, and tomato egg soup," the butler recited the dishes that had been prepared, knowing that Bai Nuanxi hadn't specified anything and had simply asked for some of her previous favorites to be made.
Bai Nuanxi nodded, her eyes lighting up. "Pack it up for me!"
Butler: "???"
Why is Madam suddenly so enthusiastic?
With the packed meal in hand, Bai Nuanxi got into the car.
"Madam, please make sure to deliver this food to the Young Master," the butler said, wiping his brow. Bai Nuanxi had unexpectedly decided to bring lunch to Huo Muchen, and the butler couldn't refuse. However, while she was preparing the meal, his anxiety grew, fearing she might sneak off and dispose of it.
"I know, I know." Bai Nuanxi waved dismissively, rolling up the window.
The butler, left in the exhaust of the car, thought for a moment before deciding to call Huo Muchen, still uneasy.
At this moment, Huo Muchen was in a meeting. The marketing plan submitted this month was mediocre—nothing short of 'trash' in the eyes of the meticulous Huo Muchen. The department heads sat trembling in their seats, enduring the icy glare from the man at the center.
A furious emperor leaves countless dead in his wake, and an angry Huo Muchen... the consequences are unimaginable!
The person presenting the marketing plan was pale with fear. Creativity isn't something that can be summoned at will! He wanted to produce something impressive, but the conditions simply didn't allow for it. Was it his fault?
"If this plan is unsatisfactory, then—" Huo Muchen began, but was abruptly cut off by the ringing of his phone. His expression darkened further.
The department heads: "..."
Oh no! We're doomed!
The proposal was already rejected, the plan not approved, and Huo Muchen despised being disturbed during meetings. His phone was never on silent because no one dared to interrupt the big boss, right?
Now, with the phone ringing, Huo Muchen, already on the verge of rage, might just storm out!
The consequences for them were inevitable this time.
Huo Muchen glanced at the caller ID and frowned slightly. It was the number from home. He answered, "Hello?"
"Hello, Young Master. Madam said she's bringing you lunch. If you haven't eaten yet, she asked if you could wait and eat together," the butler dutifully reported everything, including some of his own additions.
Huo Muchen's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and he said calmly, "I see."
Though his tone was even, if one listened closely, there was a subtle hint of joy in his voice.
Unaware that the butler had already informed Huo Muchen of her plans, Bai Nuanxi was eagerly anticipating surprising him.
She called Huo Muchen from the car but didn't get through until the second attempt. "Hey, darling, what are you up to? I tried calling earlier, but it said you were on another call."
"I'm in a meeting," Huo Muchen replied, glancing at the group and motioning for silence.
In truth, Huo Muchen needn't have bothered. Even without the gesture, no one would dare make a sound.
They weren't foolish enough to aggravate the boss just when his mood had improved. Only a fool would risk their life like that.
"Ah, still working at lunch?" Bai Nuanxi pouted. She had assumed CEOs simply lounged in their offices, sipping coffee, watching movies, and signing papers.
Who knew he couldn't even rest at midday? Turns out, every job has its challenges.
"Yes. Is there something you need?" Huo Muchen feigned ignorance.
Prompted by his question, Bai Nuanxi's thoughts shifted immediately, and she excitedly said, "Of course! Guess where I am right now?"
"In the car?" Huo Muchen wasn't one to lie. Knowing she was bringing him lunch, where else could she be if not in the car? Walking, perhaps?
"How did you know?" Bai Nuanxi was amazed. Was this man's intelligence so high that he could guess her location from a single phone call? Incredible!
"The butler just called me," Huo Muchen replied.
"That gossip!"
"The butler is a man." And an old man at that—how could he be compared to a gossiping woman?
"Humph, if I say he is, then he is. Just wait for me; I'm almost there." Bai Nuanxi grumbled. The butler had ruined her carefully planned surprise. Even if it wasn't the most 'careful' surprise, it still held a bit of a surprise, which the butler had ruined!
Huo Muchen nodded but then realized she couldn't see him. "Okay, I'll come down to meet you in a bit."
"No need. I can find the CEO's office on my own. Talk later." Without giving him a chance to respond, Bai Nuanxi hung up.
If Huo Muchen came down to meet her, she'd probably become the center of attention for the entire company, and that wouldn't be good!
"Meeting resumes." Huo Muchen put his phone down, interlacing his fingers before him, as he watched the department head explain his design concept.
The marketing plan had already been rejected, but the department head continued, forcing himself to finish since Huo Muchen seemed to want to hear it.
"…With the help of the advertising and sales departments, this product should be well-received. After all, it's quite appealing to—" The department head initially wanted to say it was appealing to girls, but remembering Huo Muchen's recent call, he quickly changed course. "Appealing to cute girls like Madam."
Huo Muchen hadn't been paying close attention, merely going through the motions. But this statement caught his attention—particularly the words 'cute' and 'Madam.'
He looked up at the department head, who immediately broke into a cold sweat and fell silent.
Huo Muchen said, "Interesting concept. Let's go with it."