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In the following days, I truly became Xiao Yuan's "personal assistant." To play the role convincingly, I had to follow him everywhere, even during meals.
One day, while organizing documents in his study, I heard footsteps approaching from outside.
“Lord Commander!”
I looked up and nearly gasped in surprise. The palace maid who entered was stunningly beautiful, with skin like porcelain and features like a painting. Every smile and frown exuded a hint of allure. What was most striking was the way she held the food box, making her delicate waist appear even more enchanting.
Wow, Crown Princess really went all out this time! In a modern company, a beauty of this caliber would surely captivate countless executives.
“This is a snack specially sent by Consort Tai Zi,” she said, gliding gracefully to Xiao Yuan's desk. She deliberately gazed at him with her sparkling almond eyes. “She said she wanted to personally taste it before allowing me to deliver it.”
Oh please, even our company’s annual meeting performances are more professional than that! I rolled my eyes internally, unconsciously tightening my grip on the documents I was organizing.
Xiao Yuan didn’t even lift his head. “Just leave it there.”
The palace maid, however, was undeterred and stepped closer. “The princess said that Lord Commander is extremely busy and rarely gets to enjoy exquisite snacks…”
As she spoke, she pretended to open the food box, her slender fingers deliberately caressing the lid. That posture… it was just too much! This was Imperial Guard Commander’s study, not a talent show!
“Let me handle it,” I couldn’t help but step forward.
“How could I possibly do that?” She smiled sweetly, revealing two dimples. “It’s my duty to serve Lord Commander snacks.”
Great, now she’s even using charm. I scoffed internally: if this were the workplace, she would have been called in by HR long ago!
“Host’s jealousy level has skyrocketed!” the system exclaimed excitedly. “This jealousy is just too obvious!”
“Who’s jealous?!” I gritted my teeth silently. “This is… professional vigilance!”
“Come on,” the system mercilessly pointed out, “you’re about to crush those documents in your hands!”
“Miss Li,” Xiao Yuan suddenly spoke up. “Come here.”
I froze for a moment. When did he start calling me that? And why did his tone sound a bit indulgent?
The palace maid clearly froze as well, probably not expecting Xiao Yuan to specifically ask for me to serve him. But she quickly regained her composure and flashed a sweet smile. “Lord Commander, these snacks are best enjoyed warm; I’ve already checked their temperature…”
As she spoke, she made a move as if to feed him. This was just too exaggerated! I quickly stepped forward and accidentally bumped into her hand.
“Ah!” she exclaimed as she nearly toppled into Xiao Yuan.
I instinctively caught her. “Be careful!”
But internally, I couldn’t help but scoff: this trick is so clichéd!
But Xiao Yuan suddenly stood up and turned towards me. "Miss Li, what do you think of this pastry?"
His movement completely blocked the palace maid from view. Moreover... was he standing too close to me? The familiar scent of pine lingered at the tip of my nose, making my heart race a little.
"Well..." I feigned calmness, "I’m sure Consort Tai Zi’s intentions are good."
The palace maid beside us was anxious. "Yes! The Empress specifically instructed the royal chef to use only the finest ingredients..."
"This Official understands," Xiao Yuan interrupted her lightly, "You may leave now."
Once she was gone, I couldn't help but mutter, "The Crown Princess certainly has high standards."
"What do you mean?" He suddenly looked at me with great interest.
"Did you not see?" I replied irritably, "That palace maid is so beautiful, her voice is gentle, and she walks so gracefully..."
"So," he interrupted me with a hint of amusement in his voice, "you were watching her all along?"
"That... that’s just part of the job!" I hurriedly explained. "To act well, one must observe the details!"
"Is that so?" He leaned in closer, "Then why are you blushing?"
I instinctively stepped back. "Who—who is blushing!"
"You are." He reached out and tapped my nose. "You look particularly cute when you're jealous."
"The male lead is openly flirting!" the system exclaimed excitedly, flailing about. "This development is simply amazing!"
"What flirting!" I denied in a panic. "This is a professional relationship!"
I shot a glare at Xiao Yuan. "This is... this is professional conduct! If I see someone trying to seduce my superior, of course I have to be on guard!"
Xiao Yuan chuckled lightly. "So, you are protecting This Official?"
"Yes! No!" The more I spoke, the more confused I became. "Anyway... it’s just part of the job!"
"Mm," he looked at me meaningfully. "This Official really likes your... work attitude."
I was left speechless. Was this Lord Commander teasing me?
But looking into his gentle eyes, my heart raced again. This man... could he really be doing this on purpose?
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