Chapter 1

Word has it that headquarters is sending someone down to take over the position of financial director.

The administrative department has been gossiping about this for the past two days, with all sorts of versions circulating. However, the central idea of the gossip is only one: the higher-ups intend to restrain the authority of Tian Lijun, the head of the Southwest District.

Tian Lijun’s face has been as dark as the bottom of a pot these days, with a temper hotter than molten lava. Who could be the most direct victim of this punishment? It could only be her assistant, Su Yao.

“Got scolded again?”

“Tian Director has that foul temper, don’t take it to heart.”

“Yeah, she just needs somewhere to vent her frustration. Just listen and let it pass.”

Su Yao smiled and reassured them, “I know, you all go back to your tasks.”

The crowd dispersed, each returning to their posts. Su Yao sat back at her desk, staring blankly at the computer for a while before finally getting into work mode.

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Guang Ting made a face, “Pfft, you say this every time.”

As if she really had that plan, Su Yao sat up straight, “I’m serious. Ting Ting, how much money did you invest in this bookstore?”

Guang Ting’s bookstore, unnamed, was mainly decorated in wood tones, with a high-class layout. There was an extra small rest area by the large French windows, with a self-service coffee selling point. Many young people liked to come here to take photos and check-in.

Roughly speaking, it was quite profitable.

Guang Ting sympathetically patted her face, “Yao Yao, I advise you not to know this number.”

“Yeah,” Su Yao slumped back, “then I’ll just come work for Miss Guang after I resign.”

“No, don’t. You coming to this shabby place would be beneath you, wouldn’t it?”

“You’re so mean!”

“Or…” Guang Ting’s eyes lit up, “I’ll ask my brother to help you get a position in his place?”

“What are you thinking?”

Guang Ting’s brother, Guan He, had previously pursued Su Yao, to no avail.

Su Yao gave Guang Ting a glare, “Don’t tease me. I’m not resigning. I’ve been here for five years, I’ll tough it out.”

“That’s how youth gets wasted,” Guang Ting lamented.

“You’re talking about wasted youth to a 27-year-old woman like me?”

Guang Ting was defiant, “So what? I’m also 27. I can still attract 18-year-old boys.”

As she spoke, she glanced at the door out of the corner of her eye, suddenly brightening up, and immediately nudged Su Yao’s arm, “Hey hey hey, look at the door!”

“What’s up?”

Su Yao thought Guang Ting’s reaction was exaggerated, casually glancing over, only to freeze.

A handsome man.

From a distance, the facial features couldn’t be discerned, but the appearance was definitely not bad. Judging by the height of the door frame, he was estimated to be around 1.85 meters tall. He had a straight figure, broad shoulders, long legs, and his black wool coat reached two inches above his knees, not only not making him appear short but also particularly upright.

“Isn’t he a fine specimen? Does he not shake the heart of this lonely woman?”

Su Yao came to her senses and subconsciously replied, “You’re the lonely one.”

Guang Ting’s eyes seemed glued to the man. She watched him take a seat by the window and continued, “He thinks the coffee in my shop tastes good, so he comes to drink it almost every week.”

“A regular customer?”

“Sort of. He’s been coming for several weeks now. Every time, he comes at this time, finishes a cup of coffee, and by then, it’s just getting dark outside.”

“Oh.”

Su Yao glanced at the man and found that even his profile was good-looking.

“Don’t stare. I’m not going to play matchmaker for you guys.”

Su Yao didn’t rush to refute, though there was no such intention to begin with. Instead, she asked, “Why not? Are you interested in him?”

Guang Ting shook her head mysteriously and then pointed to her own mouth.

Su Yao felt a chill. “What are you doing? You ask a question and want me to kiss you?”

Guang Ting gave Su Yao a displeased smack and whispered two words near her ear.

“Mute.”