You Zhaonian looked up at the young man on stage. The senior colleagues around him were gossiping, "Yu Zheng and Zha Zhuoxin are President Gu’s right-hand n. They have plenty of opportunities, but it’s a pity this young man is hard to curry favor with."
"He’s seen it all while following President Gu. Do you think a little kindness would move him? If you ask , whichever family picks such a son-in-law has hit the jackpot. Lao Chen, when is your daughter returning from her studies abroad? I think we can arrange a dinner."
"I’ll have her take leave and co back imdiately. Strike while the iron is hot!"
Soone said to You Zhaonian, "Mr. You, isn’t your daughter rumored to be with Yu Zheng? It’s a pity even soone as beautiful as Lifei couldn’t win over Assistant Yu!"
You Zhaonian laughed awkwardly. Soone else imdiately chid in, "Stop joking. Mr. You has high standards. He wouldn’t settle for anyone outside of noble families!"
You Zhaonian felt like he was bleeding inside. When had he ever faced such an awkward situation?
He had to admit he had underestimated Yu Zheng.
Yu Zheng had no mood for speeches. After speaking for a few minutes, he returned to his seat. Then it was Zha Zhuoxin’s turn to take the stage.
Employees in the audience clapped while making their own calculations. With vacancies around President Gu’s two assistants, who would be lucky enough to climb up?
With these thoughts, the atmosphere grew even more excited. Big changes were surely coming next year, and opportunities needed to be seized.
At the much-anticipated raffle, a junior staff from the finance departnt won a first prize of one million in checks, personally handed out by President Gu.
The junior staff was too excited to say anything, feeling like they had reached the peak of their life, daring to shake the president’s hand.
After presenting the award, Gu Yikun gave a brief interview and then left with Gu Jinxiu.
An Junxi was reading on the bed. Seeing him co back early, she asked, "Aren’t you staying until the final grand prize draw?"
Gu Yikun sat down and kissed her, "I missed you, so I ca back early."
An Junxi’s eyes sparkled with joy. Her husband looked really handso tonight.
She acted like a little woman, "I saw a lot of celebrities attending, all beautiful won."
"Did they? I didn’t notice," Gu Yikun said. "I only have eyes for my wife, and my wife is the most beautiful."
An Junxi gave him a kiss, "I think my husband is the handsost too."
Gu Yikun enjoyed her tenderness. No year-end gala could compare to being with his wife.
Yu Zheng received many congratulations at the hotel. He wasn’t in the mood for socializing, his eyes searching for You Lifen, but she was nowhere to be seen.
He asked Secretary Wang, "Where’s You Lifen?" Secretary Wang was helping the finance departnt distribute red envelopes to guests and staff, so he should know their whereabouts.
Secretary Wang said, "She got drunk and left with Yang Chenmin. What’s up?"
Yu Zheng checked his phone, no calls or ssages from her.
He put down his glass. "I’m heading back. You and Zha Zhuoxin handle things here."
Secretary Wang was overwheld with work. "Bro, do you think I’m a robot? The president left early, and you want to slack off too?"
Yu Zheng ignored Secretary Wang’s complaints, got his coat from a waiter, and took the quickest route to the parking lot.
His steps were hurried. You Lifen was drunk and with Yang Chenmin, which was very unsafe.
He didn’t have ti to ponder why he was rushing to find her, only knowing he couldn’t let another man take advantage.
Reaching the parking lot, he saw soone standing beside his car from a distance.
You Lifen was shivering, sneezing continuously. After a couple of drinks, she was chilled to the bone by the wind.
Yu Zheng was first stunned, then quickly got angry. He walked over, took off his coat, and threw it on her, "Are you stupid, standing here in the cold?"
You Lifen’s nose was red. Seeing him, her eyes teared up, "I’ve been waiting for you a long ti, and I’m tired and cold."
Yu Zheng opened the car door and pushed her inside, looking impatient but acting gently, "Why didn’t you call , you fool?"
He got in and turned on the heater. As she ward up, You Lifen said, "So many people were around you, I didn’t have a chance to talk. Waiting here, I knew I’d eventually see you."
Yu Zheng was touched. He drove out of the hotel, "You’re the dumbest big star."
You Lifen didn’t argue, "How can I compare to Director Yu’s brilliance? Half of the female colleagues at headquarters like you. Do I stand a chance?"
She grabbed a couple of tissues, sneezed twice. Whether it was the cold or her sadness making her want to cry.
Yu Zheng didn’t reply. Minutes later, he parked the car, "Get out."
You Lifen looked out the window and her heart skipped a beat. It was his apartnt parking lot, "Aren’t you taking ho?"
Yu Zheng opened the door, "Afraid to co up? Then I’ll take you ho."
You Lifen quickly got out, "I’m not afraid."
He draped a coat over her, and they quietly entered the elevator.
You Lifen’s heart was racing as he brought her to his place... Her mind was dizzy. What did he an by this?
Yu Zheng opened his apartnt door, and You Lifen walked in silently. She’d been here many tis, but this ti felt especially nerve-wracking.
Yu Zheng poured her a glass of hot water. The warmth of the apartnt made her feel better, "You’ll wear my pajamas tonight," he said.
She spat out her water, "What did you say?"
"Don’t overthink. I’m afraid you’ll catch a cold and your dad will kill . I’ll send you back tomorrow."
You Lifen imdiately thought, should she take a cold shower and really catch a cold?
Yu Zheng handed her pajamas and put on hot water. She saw his attentive care for the first ti, "Yu Zheng, if you don’t like , why are you so good to ? Do you treat other won this way too?"
Yu Zheng told her to hurry up and shower, "So many questions. I’ll take you ho."
You Lifen didn’t dare ask more. She took a hot bath and changed into his clothes.
Her underwear was in the washing machine, so the pajamas felt... surprisingly intimate, like a couple deeply in love.
When she ca out of the bathroom, she asked, "Do I sleep in your bed?"
"Yes."
Yu Zheng walked into the bathroom without looking at her. You Lifen slipped into bed, waiting a long ti for him to co out.
Tonight, her dad didn’t ask when she’d return. Odd, should she tell him?
Yu Zheng entered the room, lifted the blanket, and got into bed. You Lifen scread, "Are you sleeping with ?"
"You’ve ward up the bed. Why should I sleep on the couch?"
You Lifen was dumbfounded, "Did you think of as a bed warr!"
Yu Zheng lay down, pulled her into his arms. She wasn’t wearing anything underneath, feeling his body made her stiffen all over, "Yu Zheng, do you see as a woman only to warm your bed?"
She was really about to get angry. Even if he didn’t like her, he shouldn’t insult her.
Yu Zheng’s breathing was erratic, "Are you free at the start of the year? Co to my place for New Year’s lunch. My parents will give you a big red envelope."
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