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Huo Jincheng continued in a calm but aggressive tone, "Chairman Huo, do you have any further instructions? If there’s anything important, you can tell me directly. Nong Nong was scared when she was taken to the hospital last time, and she still hasn't recovered. I need to keep her close. You can leave any tricky matters to me."
Jian Yunong tightened her grip on Huo Jincheng's hand; facing such a direct and strong person was not easy.
Huo Jincheng gave her a reassuring look, indicating that he knew what he was doing.
"Huo Jincheng, do you really want to go against me? Is wearing a green hat that comfortable?" Huo's mother said through gritted teeth, making Jian Yunong's heart tremble. The mother-in-law was truly angry, her voice unusually dark and cold.
Huo Jincheng, however, showed no anger; surprisingly, a smile appeared on his lips, tinged with sarcasm. "Only you would know if wearing a green hat is warm, after all, you're the only one who's ever worn one."
Jian Yunong widened her eyes in shock and began to panic, shaking her head to signal him to stop talking; this had escalated to personal attacks.
With a snap, Huo's mother hung up the phone.
Huo Jincheng returned the phone to Jian Yunong, his expression very calm. "Alright, it's quiet now."
Jian Yunong looked speechless. Quiet? Where did that conclusion come from?
"Is there anything that can't be said properly?" Jian Yunong held the phone tightly. "I should call my mother-in-law and explain things clearly; those photos could easily lead to strange assumptions."
Huo Jincheng lowered his gaze and held Jian Yunong's hand, casually taking the phone away from her. "You don't understand her; she isn't someone who will listen to what you say."
Jian Yunong looked at him with watery eyes. "Huo Jincheng."
She had never seen such an awkward and terrible mother-son dynamic.
"The reason she called was actually out of concern for you. You know she doesn't like me and usually doesn't talk to me much; she's worried about you..." Jian Yunong racked her brain for positive points. "She might be afraid that you're too naive and could be deceived."
Huo Jincheng looked up at her, the corners of his double eyelids slightly raised in a beautiful arc. "You? Deceive me? Jian Yunong, are you praising yourself or insulting me?"
Jian Yunong: "..."
Huo Jincheng pulled her in closer and kissed her on the lips just as the door opened, revealing Ye Mei standing at the entrance, witnessing the scene.
Petite Woman leaned against the man's embrace, tilting her face up to receive his kiss.
Both of them were so immersed in the kiss that she opened the door without either of them noticing.
She clearly felt that Jian Yunong was not worthy of Huo Jincheng, yet why did they look so harmonious while kissing? She absolutely would not admit this.
Ye Mei quietly slipped away.
No one in the office noticed Ye Mei's unusual behavior, except for Jiang Secretary.
Jiang Secretary scoffed inwardly, thinking it was good enough that Huo Jincheng didn't scold her for entering without knocking.
Jiang Secretary's previous colleague was a foolish woman who developed feelings for Mr. Huo, and what good came of it? Not only did she lose such a good job, but she was also blacklisted by all the well-known hotels in Nancheng. It meant that all those years of hard work were wasted.
Jiang Secretary had always warned herself that for a man like Huo Jincheng, who was admired by many, one could only look from afar, like the moon in the sky—just admire it, but never bring it home.
Don't be foolish!
Although Secretary Ye hid her feelings for Huo Jincheng well, a woman's intuition is very sensitive; she was definitely after Huo Jincheng.
What kind of female secretary carries a bag worth over a hundred thousand, graduates from an Ivy League School, yet works as a mere secretary in the Hotel Management Group's Secretariat? Jiang Secretary thought there could be no other reason than love that could turn a top student into a fool.
Jiang Secretary particularly disliked Ye Mei. If she had that kind of ability, why not compete for an executive position?
Was it just to get close to him and take advantage of being in the Secretariat, competing with diligent White-Collar Workers for their jobs?
That's why Jiang Secretary hated her!
……
“Nong Nong, if my mom calls you again in the future, you have to tell me,” Huo Jincheng gently stroked her hair, full of comforting intent. “You are marrying me; if my mom says something reasonable, you can listen to it. If it's unreasonable, just tell me. Do you understand?”
Jian Yunong had no response.
Huo Jincheng rubbed her cheek and glanced at the floor, "If it's really too much trouble, let Secretary Jiang handle it."
Jian Yunong immediately refused, "I can do it! This is something I can manage!"
Huo Jincheng smirked, deciding to give her a chance to prove herself.
Jian Yunong couldn't help but pout, "When you say that, it makes me feel like I can't do anything. I'm not useless, okay?"
Huo Jincheng raised an eyebrow, his lowered voice slightly husky, "Good, I hope you have that same confidence in bed."
Jian Yunong: "..."
This bad boy was always thinking about that!
Jian Yunong shot him a fierce glare, but her flushed cheeks made her look more sultry than fierce.
Back in his office, Huo Jincheng dialed an unfamiliar number on his phone.
"Mr. Huo, Miss Le is currently resting. Your mother, Mrs. Huo, just came by."
"Got it."
Huo Jincheng hung up the phone and leaned back in his chair, his gaze passing through the glass door to see Jian Yunong sprawled on the floor, looking silly and clumsy.
He had already hurt Jian Yunong once because of Le Yi, and he absolutely could not hurt her a second time.
...
Before the end of the workday, Jian Yunong finally organized the pile of things and excitedly ran into Huo Jincheng's office to take credit.
Turning around and placing the documents aside, Huo Jincheng kissed Jian Yunong on the cheek and said, "Go to the break room and make me a cup of coffee."
"Okay." Jian Yunong stood up and ran to the door, only to remember to ask him if he wanted milk or sugar.
"More sugar, more milk," Huo Jincheng smiled.
Jian Yunong's eyes curved into a bridge, "We have the same taste!"
She also liked more sugar and more milk.
"Yeah, what a coincidence."
Coincidence? He was clearly just catering to her preferences. That little fool!
Once the office door closed, Huo Jincheng pressed the intercom button, "Secretary Ye, come in for a moment."
Ye Mei quickly entered, always wearing a smile on her face. "Mr. Huo."
Huo Jincheng tossed the documents that Jian Yunong had just handed him to Ye Mei. "Take this and organize it."
Ye Mei didn't ask anything and silently returned to her desk.
She realized she had found a good excuse for Huo Jincheng and Jian Yunong to interact; this document was a complete mess.
She unconsciously tightened her grip on the edges of the document.
The time it took to make coffee was a bit long. Jian Yunong carefully carried the steaming cup of coffee but unexpectedly bumped into someone around the corner.
"Ah..."
A cup of hot coffee splashed all over Ye Mei, and her expression changed instantly.
Jian Yunong was also startled, "Are you okay?"
Ye Mei took a breath, tears glistening in her eyes, and reassured her, "I'm fine."
She hurried to the restroom.
A blister had formed on Ye Mei's arm.
Jian Yunong felt guilty, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
"It's my fault for not paying attention while walking."
In front of Huo Jincheng, Ye Mei certainly wouldn't say anything harsh.
"You can take three days off to rest at home," Huo Jincheng said in a very businesslike manner, like a considerate boss, without any other emotions.
Ye Mei was a smart person; she understood the expression on Huo Jincheng's face when he spoke.
Perhaps she had taken a wrong turn on this path, Ye Mei thought dazedly.
"Let's go to the hospital for a check-up. There's a hospital nearby; I know their director, and their medical skills are quite good."
Jian Yunong was referring to Le Yi.
Le Yi's hospital was known not only for obstetrics and gynecology but also for dermatology.
Glancing at the large blister on Ye Mei's hand, Jian Yunong forced herself to swallow back the words about just pricking it with a needle. She had hurt Ye Mei; how could she be so dismissive?
"No need."
"No need."
The voices of Huo Jincheng and Ye Mei sounded simultaneously.
Ye Mei's smile turned bitter. "It's actually just a small matter."
Huo Jincheng nodded. "Have the doctor come over."
Ye Mei nodded, but before she could leave the office, she heard Huo Jincheng's gentle voice, though it wasn't directed at her; it was aimed at Jian Yunong.
"Let me see if you've burned yourself."
That sentence felt like a knife stabbing into Ye Mei's heart.
The blisters on her hand became quite ugly.
Ye Mei returned to her seat, her expression not looking good. However, Jian Yunong still rushed out to show concern for her, while Huo Jincheng remained absent.
"I'm really sorry."
Jian Yunong apologized once again.
Ye Mei stared at her, unable to understand how such a foolish person could win the affection of someone as exceptional as Huo Jincheng.
Why?
In terms of beauty, she was not as good as Bai Ru; in terms of family background, she was no match for Ye Mei.
"It's fine, Nong Nong. I just need to finish this little bit of work, and then I can clock out and go on vacation."
Ye Mei casually brought the contract that Huo Jincheng had just given her in front of Jian Yunong.
Jian Yunong indeed spoke up. "What do you want to do? Let me help you."
Ye Mei smiled, "It's very simple, just organize the documents."
Jian Yunong's gaze fell on the documents in Ye Mei's hands, slightly pausing, "How do you organize this? Just tell me, I can do it well."
"It's very simple. No need to help."
In front of Jian Yunong, Ye Mei finished organizing in less than a minute.
"See? Isn't it very simple?"
Ye Mei smiled, pretending not to notice Jian Yunong's furrowed brows, secretly thinking, doubt your own intelligence, ordinary Cinderella, what qualifications do you have to be Mrs. Huo?
"Yeah."
Jian Yunong chuckled awkwardly.
It wasn't time to get off work yet when Jian Yunong hurriedly asked for leave, "I need to go see my aunt."
"What's wrong? Should I go with you?"
Huo Jincheng's attitude was so good that it made Jian Yunong question her life; why was he accommodating her like this? Huo Jincheng was becoming unlike the old Mr. Huo!
"Probably had a fight with my uncle-in-law. Why would you go? It's a waste of time."
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