Bonus Chapter: Dong Ge's Secret Meeting with a Mainland Girl

Beside the champagne fountain at the Four Seasons Hotel Macau, He Jingwen regretted having this mouth for the thousandth and first time.

"Brother Dong!" he tried to explain for the nth time, "I really didn't know that media outlet would be staking out the place! And I certainly didn't know they'd be able to get the footage..."

Lai Yiu-tung's death stare made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end.

"The title is pretty damn well-written." Li Yaodong slammed his tablet on the champagne stand. "Diamond-level overnight stay! Brother Dong's secret rendezvous with a mainland girl: a huge diamond necklace sparkles in the morning light, seemingly 'officially certified'." The accompanying photo was a high-definition candid shot of Cheng Yin leaving his mansion in the early morning, her diamond necklace dazzlingly bright in the morning light.

Ho King-man chuckled dryly, "Actually... the photo is quite good! The diamonds are even more dazzling than the TVB anniversary lights!"

Li Yaodong's gaze made him shut up immediately.

"Public relations plan," Li Yaodong said coldly. "Now."

He Jingwen wiped away non-existent cold sweat: "Three options: A. Let it cool down B. Issue a statement C. Get married directly." He blinked, "I personally recommend C..."

Li Yaodong grabbed a champagne glass, and He Jingwen immediately covered his head, saying, "You're kidding! We've already contacted the media to retract the article!"

"It's too late."

He Jingwen stole a glance at Cheng Yin.

She was looking down at the documents, her stray hairs falling beside her cheeks, making her neck appear even whiter.

“Actually…” He Jingwen had a sudden inspiration, “Why don’t we go along with this plan? Didn’t Sister Cheng recently help you secure the Canaan Island project? Perfect opportunity to establish a ‘business elite’ persona…”

Li Yaodong raised an eyebrow.

“Look,” He Jingwen said, getting more and more excited, “‘The beautiful accountant of the Li Group is capable of handling things on her own’ is much better than ‘keeping a mistress in a golden house’, right?”

Li Yaodong's expression softened slightly.

“She doesn’t like it,” Li Yaodong interrupted him. “Cheng Yin hates the camera.”

He Jingwen choked.

"Then... send a lawyer's letter?" he suggested tentatively.

Li Yaodong suddenly looked in Cheng Yin's direction, his eyes softening for a moment: "No need."

He Jingwen looked in that direction and saw Cheng Yin walking towards them, holding a tablet in her hand, her brows slightly furrowed.

Sunlight streamed through the glass dome, bathing her in its glow. The diamond necklace refracted tiny specks of light, as if coating her with stardust.

“Li Yaodong.” She stopped, her voice calm. “Canaan Island has replied.”

Even more shockingly, Li Yaodong actually hummed in response and took the tablet from him, noticeably reducing the pressure when their fingertips touched.

He Jingwen suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "Sister Cheng! There's a perfect interview invitation, about the Canaan Island project..."

Cheng Yin shook her head: "I'm not suitable."

"It's super simple! We'll just talk about financial models..." He Jingwen frantically gestured with his eyes, "And also clarify something from this morning..."

Cheng Yin then noticed the news on the tablet, and her expression froze instantly.

He Jingwen thought she was going to cry, but she just pushed up her glasses and asked, "What do you need me to cooperate with?"

This official and businesslike attitude filled He Jingwen with awe.

No wonder she's the woman Dong Ge has his eye on; she remains as calm as if she were checking an account book when faced with a sex scandal.

“No need,” Li Yaodong suddenly said. “He Jingwen will handle it.”

He Jingwen: ? ? ?

Cheng Yin nodded, "Okay." Then she continued her work report, as if she weren't the female protagonist in the headlines.

I had just finished posting when I received a slap on the shoulder.

Cici appeared out of nowhere, her red lips close to his ear: "Are you stupid? This is the time to give him a helping hand!"

He Jingwen was enlightened.

"Mr. Li! May I ask about you and Ms. Cheng..." The editor-in-chief stammered before he could finish his sentence.

In the video, Cheng Yin is looking down at a document, while Li Yaodong stands beside her, his left hand loosely around her waist to block the flow of people, and his right hand supporting her tablet.

Sunlight streamed through the crystal chandelier, casting dappled shadows on them, like a classical oil painting.

This is more solid proof than any official announcement!

"Have you taken enough pictures?" Li Yaodong asked coldly.

The editor-in-chief's hand trembled slightly, and He Jingwen immediately rushed forward to smooth things over: "Editor-in-Chief Li, right? Come, come, let's talk about copyright fees..."

That evening, a brand new press release swept across Macau: "Dong Ge and his mainland accountant girlfriend conquer Malaysia! Holding hands tightly and not avoiding the camera, the billionaire's empire is now under his girlfriend's control."

The accompanying photo is that "chance encounter" picture, which clearly shows Cheng Yin's professionalism and Li Yaodong's protectiveness.

He Jingwen proudly sent the results to Li Yaodong, adding the note: "Brother Dong, this time the PR fee is 20% off!"

Li Yaodong replied with an "Mm". Three minutes later, He Jingwen's account received a transfer of ten times the amount of the public relations fee, with the note: "Shut up fee".

He Jingwen happily accepted the money and immediately boasted in the group chat: "Brothers! I got the real thing!"

Cheng Yin was at home checking her accounts when she saw the news.

Li Yaodong pushed open the door and came in, holding two cups of coffee.

"He Jingwen did it?" She pointed to her work photo, which had been widely circulated on the tablet.

Li Yaodong nodded: "Yes."

"Not bad." Cheng Yin took a sip of coffee. "Better than the one from this morning."

Li Yaodong smiled slightly: "If you like it, have him take a few more pictures."

Cheng Yin shook her head: "No need." She paused, "I don't need to prove anything."

Li Yaodong stared at her for a moment, then suddenly reached out and took off her glasses.

“No proof is needed,” he whispered to her lips, “but I want everyone to know.”

The next day, He Jingwen received a message from Cheng Yin: "From now on, I will report directly to you regarding my public relations matters." Just as he was about to cheer, the next message arrived: "P.S. Delete the photos from last night."

He Jingwen feigned ignorance: [What photo?]

Cheng Yin: [The one on the balcony].

He Jingwen grinned and replied instantly: 【Okay, Sister Cheng! Need photo editing services? Satisfaction guaranteed!】

Outside the window, the sunlight over the Haojiang River is just right.

My phone vibrated again. It was a message from Lai Yiu-tung: "[50% raise next month]."

He Jingwen replied instantly: 【Thank you, Brother Dong! I wish you and Sister Cheng a long and happy marriage!】After sending the message, he quickly blocked his boss, keeping his good deed hidden.