Ling Qingyue's face turned ashen. He could almost imagine how his old friends would laugh at him if they found out he had dined and dashed!

Ling Qingyue stared intently at Jiang Tian, ​​then narrowed his eyes and gave a smile that was hard to decipher: "Jiang Tian, ​​I'll really remember you."

Whether he remembers it or not has no effect on Jiang Tian.

Jiang Tian sat there with her arms crossed, casually pointing to the stack of documents: "Young Master, while there's still plenty of time, you should take a look."

What else could Ling Qingyue say?

This woman has gone to such lengths that he has absolutely no other choice.

Forced to read through several proposals, Jiang Tian even asked questions about them.

Ling Qingyue's memory is almost perfect, if not photographic.

He's just not interested in business; he can remember everything after seeing it only once.

"Young Master is indeed a promising young man; the old chairman will be at ease."

Jiang Tian remained expressionless when praising Ling Qingyue, as if she were reciting lines.

Ling Qingyue scoffed and turned to leave.

Jiang Tian's trick worked today, and Ling Qingyue could almost guess that she would use the same tactic again when he became disobedient.

This woman only listens to the old man; his opinions are worthless in front of her.

To his surprise, after this incident, Jiang Tian didn't cause him any trouble in the following days.

Ling Qingyue's tense state relaxed again.

Since this woman isn't causing him any trouble, why should he invite trouble upon himself?

Just as he was about to continue slacking off, Jiang Tian informed him of something.

"We'll fly to H City at 6 PM tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow we'll go together to see the inauguration ceremony of that project in H City."

Ling Qingyue almost thought he had misheard.

"Are you out of your mind? I've been off work since 6 p.m., why would I fly there? What does the completion of this project have to do with me?"

“This project is one of the case studies in the planning proposal you are looking at. By being present in person, you can understand how a written plan is implemented.”

"Of course, there will be a bonus for this business trip, which will be deposited into your account when you receive your salary."

"How much is his salary?" Ling Qingyue's expression remained cold: "I'm not going. Whoever wants to go can go."

Jiang Tian pushed up her glasses and stared at him calmly: "If you go, I can apply to let you watch the game next weekend."

Ling Qingyue's expression immediately changed.

The competition wasn't very big, but it included players from their club.

Although he has retired, feelings are not something that can be easily severed.

He wanted to see how well the kids were training.

But that day happened to be during working hours, and he couldn't find the time.

He had originally planned to sneak away, but the woman saw through his scheme first and then laid a trap.

Whether or not the bait will be taken is self-evident.

Ling Qingyue glared at Jiang Tian, ​​a forced smile on her face: "You're really something, Secretary Jiang. No wonder you were able to gain the old man's favor in such a short time; you have a whole repertoire of tricks up your sleeve."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Seeing her rigid demeanor, Ling Qingyue couldn't help but look away. He really couldn't imagine who would be willing to spend their life with a woman like that.

Despite her complaints, Ling Qingyue would naturally keep her promise.

The following afternoon, Ling Qingyue still went to H City with Jiang Tian.

The flight was delayed by an hour, and by the time they arrived at the hotel it was already 10 p.m.

Ling Qingyue's biological clock hadn't adjusted yet, and he was still full of energy.

Compared to him, Jiang Tian was the one who seemed somewhat tired.

Although the secretary was not likable at all, Ling Qingyue was not so cold-hearted.

He said to Jiang Tian beside him, "Let me help you push your suitcase."

I don't know how much stuff this woman brought; that suitcase looks huge.

Jiang Tian's face was slightly pale, and her eyes were filled with weariness, but she shook her head when Ling Qingyue extended his hand.

“Young Master, we are just ordinary superiors and subordinates. I don’t need your concern. You just need to complete the work tasks I assign you.”

Ling Qingyue never expected that her good intentions would be met with such ingratitude.

He sneered, "Fine, do whatever you want. After all, I have to listen to you; all the money is with you."

After completing the registration, Jiang Tian handed a takeout order to Ling Qingyue.

"Young Master, I ordered takeout from your favorite chain restaurant. I'm sorry, I'm too late today to take you out to eat."

Ling Qingyue was indeed hungry, but he was currently penniless, and there was nothing he could do if Jiang Tian didn't give him food.

He took the takeout without any hesitation, not bothering to say another word to her.

The two of them got into the elevator together; their room numbers were consecutive.

"If you need anything, just let me know. I'm right next door."

Ling Qingyue thought to herself that this woman was so tired that her lips were bloodless, yet she still had the nerve to say such things.

He swiped the door open, and just as he was about to close it, he realized that Jiang Tian didn't have any takeout in her hand.

Frowning slightly, Ling Qingyue asked her, "Aren't you going to eat?"

Jiang Tian swiped the door open as well. She was carrying her suitcase with her head down and said without even turning her head, "It's too late, I don't want to eat."

Ling Qingyue glanced at Jiang Tian, ​​who was still dressed in a very old-fashioned way.

He didn't know what kind of aesthetic taste this woman had; he had never seen bright colors in her clothes.

Black and gray business attire is her most common attire, and today she is wearing a gray business suit.

Although she looks fierce, she is actually quite thin.

Ling Qingyue said she couldn't understand why someone with this figure would want to lose weight.

Since they said they weren't going to eat anymore, why should he insist?

"Okay, don't forget to knock on my door tomorrow, or I'll fall asleep and you won't be able to blame me for not reminding you."

"Yes, young master."

Ling Qingyue had corrected Jiang Tian countless times, telling her not to call him that.

Jiang Tian's reply was very official: "Our positions need to be distinguished. I have to constantly remind myself that I am not your leader and should not treat you like a subordinate."

Ling Qingyue couldn't imagine how this female devil would treat her subordinates if she was so ruthless to herself.

He went back, ate his meal, washed up, changed his clothes, and was about to go to sleep when he received a call from Jiang Tian.

Looking at the note "Dean of Students" above, Ling Qingyue didn't want to answer. At a time like this, Jiang Tian calling him might mean she was assigning him more work.

But after hesitating for a moment, he accepted the answer anyway.

"Hello?"

Jiang Tian's voice was weak: "I'm sorry, young master, for disturbing you in the middle of the night. But I can't get through to the front desk. I hope you can do me a favor."

Ling Qingyue sensed something was off about her voice and instinctively became a little nervous: "What kind of help?"

"Could you go downstairs and buy me a pack of sanitary napkins?"