For two years, he had commanded his subordinates in Japan to search for this little thing, but she seemed to have vanished without a trace. And now, two years later, she had walked right into his company to work? Heh, it seems fate has brought her back to him.
Two years ago, she had escaped from his clutches. This time, he would never let her go. This little lamb would be devoured, not even her bones left behind.
"What do you mean by 'first day at work'? Does the first day mean you're allowed to make mistakes? Tell me, who's your supervisor? I'll make sure…"
"I'll make sure to praise you thoroughly."
Interrupted mid-sentence, Longqi froze, his face a mask of bewilderment. What was wrong with Aotian? With his personality, he should never tolerate an incompetent employee at Bosson. And yet, his attitude was… nice?
"Sir, are you saying I didn't make a mistake?" Yaoyao looked up at Yu Aotian, her watery eyes sparkling with hope.
He gave her a tender smile. "No, you didn't. Keep up the good work." He patted her on the shoulder, then turned to Han Lishang and the others. "We've arrived. Let's get off the elevator."
"Yes."
As the group exited the elevator, Longqi curiously glanced at the 41st-floor sign. "Why did that clumsy girl drop us off on the 41st floor? What department is this?"
Longqi wasn't the only one puzzled—everyone else was equally curious. Han Lishang, ever composed, finally answered, "The Public Relations Department."
"Pfft!" The usually silent Longye couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Longye, what are you laughing at?"
"Oh, come on. Don't you get it? That little rookie in the elevator was definitely the same silly girl who mistook Aotian for an escort two years ago. And now, she's gone and sent him to the PR department. Pfft, hahaha…"
With the mystery solved, Longqi finally understood why Yu Aotian's demeanor had shifted so suddenly in the elevator. "It seems Aotian will forever hold the image of a freeloader in that girl's eyes."
"Hahaha…" The quiet hallway echoed with their laughter.
Meanwhile, Yu Aotian's face turned as dark as a storm cloud. "Longqi, inform all senior executives that no one is allowed to use this elevator to leave work today."
"Yes."
"And…" His eyes narrowed coldly, and a wicked smile tugged at his lips. "The moment you see me enter this elevator, shut off the surveillance system immediately."
Wow, this promised to be quite the show. Longqi smirked with anticipation and made a quick gesture. "Got it!"
As the workday drew to a close, the elevator remained stationed on the first floor, completely unused. Yaoyao kept glancing at her watch. "Bosson gets off at 5, right? Why is it already 5:30 and no one has used the elevator? Could it be… all the executives are working overtime? How hard they must be working…"
Leaning against the elevator wall, she stared idly into space, trying to pass the time.
Ding! Suddenly, the elevator began to move. Yaoyao glanced at the display. "The 41st floor?"
'I'll make sure to praise you thoroughly.'
'Keep up the good work…'
The man's intoxicating voice, elegant demeanor, and striking appearance flashed through her mind again. Recalling that morning's interaction, she couldn't help but blush and feel her heart race.
She never expected Bosson's male PR staff to be so exceptional. Everything about him screamed sophistication. Was it possible the person taking the elevator now was him again?
The elevator stopped smoothly at the 41st floor. As the doors slid open, her wide eyes filled with the image of Yu Aotian standing there, alone.
It really was him!
(To be continued)