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Jian Yunong returned from outside half an hour later, almost running the whole way, but even so, it still upset her colleagues.
"Where have you been?"
"We're still waiting for those documents!"
"You're so slow!"
They all seemed to be on edge.
Jian Yunong looked confused.
Secretary Jiang stood up, "Alright, Jian Secretary hasn't been to work in a while. You all haven't finished your own tasks and are wasting her time. Can't you at least say thank you?"
Secretary A and the others exchanged glances and apologized, "There are just too many things to handle."
"Secretary Ye is something else; she insists on doing this and that. She's quite free herself, going on business trips with Mr. Huo and attending meetings. What does she need to be busy with? She shouldn't be so relaxed."
"Secretary Ye is new; why should she pass all the work onto us?"
It turned out they were all complaining about Ye Mei. Jian Yunong couldn't interject and could only listen.
One afternoon, everyone was venting about how strict Ye Mei was and how she created trouble for her colleagues.
Jian Yunong couldn't help but wonder if they also spoke ill of her when she wasn't around.
So Jian Yunong absolutely refused to speak badly of Ye Mei.
"Jian Secretary, don't you dislike Ye Mei? She took your job! And she even took your workspace!"
Hate?
It's not really hate; it seems a bit exaggerated just because she is sitting at her old workstation.
"I just came back to work, and I have to relearn everything."
In the afternoon, Huo Jincheng called. Jian Yunong was so busy that she barely managed to say a few words before hanging up.
Huo Jincheng was a bit confused. What’s going on? Is his daughter-in-law's job busier than his? Is there something wrong?
His secretary is this busy, yet he, as the boss, knows nothing about it?
"What work does the Secretariat have?"
Sitting in the front passenger seat was Ye Mei. "They haven't assigned any work to Mrs. Huo."
Huo Jincheng frowned slightly. Then what is Jian Yunong busy with?
Ye Mei secretly glanced at the man in the back seat through the rearview mirror. In silence, he was a beautiful picture that one could never get enough of.
But he doesn't belong to her.
Whenever he frowned, Ye Mei really wanted to reach out and smooth his brow.
"Mr. Huo, you could let Mrs. Huo go to a less busy department, like the Human Resources Department," Ye Mei suggested.
"No way." Huo Jincheng wanted to see Jian Yunong often. If she went to the Human Resources Department, could he just call her to his office whenever he wanted as a president?
Ye Mei remained silent.
A poised secretary remained silent at this moment, while the driver secretly glanced at Ye Mei. The beautiful and capable female secretary revealed a hint of melancholy that was inconsistent with her aura of luxury.
Another woman interested in Huo Jincheng, a woman with a high opinion of herself, believing she would be different.
In fact, Huo Jincheng's last secretary was also such a woman; she thought she was different too.
And what happened?
Now no one knows where she is hiding.
...
As the end of the workday approached, no one in the office left; everyone was busy. Although Jian Yunong had the least to do, she still obediently stayed at her desk, helping to type documents.
The atmosphere in the office was like this; she could choose not to gossip about absent colleagues but could not avoid working overtime alongside everyone else.
That would only breed resentment.
Jian Yunong estimated that Huo Jincheng had social engagements tonight, but she was too busy to think about those issues. The only thing she wanted to do was finish the tasks at hand as quickly as possible.
Grandma Huo called at nine-thirty in the evening.
"Nong Nong, why aren't you all home? I'm here to bring you some food."
Grandma Huo was at the doorstep; she thought at least one of the couple would be home. Who knew that at this hour, there were no lights on in the house?
"Secretary Jian, please organize this document."
"Okay."
Jian Yunong took the items and apologized to Grandma Huo, "I'm sorry for the trouble. I'll come back tomorrow to pick it up."
Grandma Huo felt distressed, "It's so late, and you're still working overtime? Where is Huo Jincheng?"
"He should be out socializing as well, Grandma. The spare key is under the flower basket at the door; you can look for it there."
"How much longer do you have to work?"
"I don't know about that. You should go back and rest early, Grandma."
...
Huo Jincheng received a call from his grandmother while he was socializing at a club.
The person he was entertaining was a second-generation heir of a hot spring resort hotel, who enjoyed partying, loud music, and beautiful women dressed in revealing outfits.
Huo Jincheng didn't particularly like or dislike it; in business, it's all about pros and cons, with no room for personal preferences.
Grandma Huo called to question him about why he was out having fun while Jian Yunong was stuck working overtime at the company. She wondered if the couple had gotten into another argument.
Huo Jincheng was unhappy, "Why do you think it's my fault? Isn't it possible that she's just throwing a tantrum?"
"You not bullying others is already good enough; how could she possibly bully you? I raised you myself; do you think I don't know you?"
"Grandma, I'm out socializing."
"Is it really not an argument?"
"Really not."
He had long been independent, whether in his studies or career, and his grandmother had never worried about him like this.
Coincidentally, why was she so concerned about his love life?
"Grandma, you should really get a good beauty sleep at this late hour."
"Then you shouldn't arrange so many things for Jian Yunong. Working overtime this late is unacceptable. I tell you, having one strong woman in the family is enough. I don't want another formidable daughter-in-law."
That strong woman referred to Huo Jincheng's mother.
Huo Jincheng's expression was calm, but his tone remained gentle. "Grandma, you might not understand her well. She might be working late just to have supper with her colleagues. Nancheng's late-night snacks include her favorite, Spicy Crawfish."
"You little rascal, you're making your daughter-in-law sound like a foodie."
"She is. If she ever stops loving food, then I would believe she could become a strong woman."
Women. If they could control their appetites, there would be nothing they couldn't achieve in this world.
"Keep complaining, but she's still your daughter-in-law."
"Only I can complain; others can't."
Grandma Huo laughed on the other end. "Alright, stop drinking and head home early."
As Grandma Huo was about to hang up, Huo Jincheng softly spoke, "Grandma, thank you for being so good to Nong Nong."
He knew how dissatisfied his mother was with Jian Yunong.
If it weren't for Grandma's presence, who knows what his mother would do.
Grandma, at her age, should be enjoying her twilight years, traveling the world, but instead, she stayed in Nancheng, keeping an eye on Huo Jincheng's mother.
"Alright, if you really want to thank me, hurry up and give me a grandson."
She never forgets about this matter. Huo Jincheng smiled helplessly, "Please don't rush me."
After hanging up the phone, Huo Jincheng glanced at the extravagant scene around him; his previously scattered thoughts felt even more tedious.
The rich second-generation heir was still having a good time, surrounded by three or four beautiful women.
In comparison to him, Huo Jincheng appeared cold and aloof, like a tourist merely visiting this place. He observed everything but did not participate, remaining detached from the indulgence around him.
He stood up and left the private room.
Huo Jincheng instructed his assistant to pick up Jian Yunong, casually finding a reason to send those who were working overtime home to rest.
The assistant nodded respectfully in agreement.
Huo Jincheng called him back; the assistant had just taken a few steps when he stopped and looked at Mr. Huo inquiringly.
"There’s a great Spicy Crawfish place down this street. Get her a takeout order."
He added another reminder, "The largest portion."
Wait a minute.
Huo Jincheng made a gesture, "Isn't that sold by weight?"
The assistant's expression was somewhat complicated. When had Mr. Huo, the young master of such a wealthy family, ever shown familiarity with roadside food stalls?
"Get two pounds, and also a portion of fried rice. Let her eat the fried rice first, and save the Spicy Crawfish for last."
"Okay, Mr. Huo, I will inform the lady."
I don't know when the socializing will end.
Huo Jincheng was about to return to the private room when a couple approached him. The woman was a princess of the club, dressed in a way that looked like she had just come off an assembly line.
But that didn't stop the man from holding her; at least she was young and beautiful, a well-trained cat, obedient and never scratching anyone.
Huo Jincheng stared as the person drew closer, and Huo Liangchen finally looked over.
Their gazes met and intertwined.
In the end, they brushed past each other.
Neither had any intention of greeting the other.
Like two strangers.
An hour later, the second generation of Hot Spring Hotel was planning to change venues and head out to sea.
Going out to sea meant they wouldn't be able to return home tonight.
Huo Jincheng frowned slightly, preparing to find an excuse to decline. He didn't want Jian Yunong to be alone at home all night.
"Mr. Huo!" Ye Mei's exclamation caught Huo Jincheng's attention.
Ye Mei gestured for Huo Jincheng to look ahead.
The rich second-generation man was flirting with a woman, and the drunken man kept leaning towards her, clearly making her very uncomfortable as she tried to evade him.
When she turned her face to scold him, Huo Jincheng caught a glimpse of her features; in the dim light, her stunning beauty was breathtaking.
Every time Huo Jincheng saw Bai Ru, he felt a sense of awe.
Not only that, but he also admired Bai Ru's resilience, her obsession with dance, and her dedication to it, which was rare in their circle.
Bai Ru was an anomaly; she had a beautiful face and a decent family background but refused to enter into a marriage alliance or be a pawn for her family.
Why would a pregnant woman be in such a place filled with indulgence?
Huo Jincheng didn't have time to think deeply; he had already walked over and stopping a drunken man was not difficult.
"Liang Shao, weren't you supposed to try out the new yacht at sea?"
The man referred to as Liang Shao tried to pull his wrist back but winced in pain and couldn't move. The dim light could make a beauty look breathtaking and also make a cold man appear as intimidating as a demon in a temple.
Liang Shao was somewhat embarrassed and angry; after all, so many eyes were watching. "After spending the whole night like White Lotus, Huo San Shao finally encounters a princess he likes?"
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