Chapter 169 Mu Chuji becomes Yan Tingnan's assistant

Monday, Qingyan CEO's Office.

After half a month apart, a trace of desolation still lingered in the air.

Yan Tingnan took off his suit jacket and sat down behind his large desk, preparing to sign the backlog of documents.

A familiar feeling of dizziness struck without warning.

My vision is slightly dizzy, and my eardrums are ringing.

The sun's pulse was throbbing, accompanied by a pulling sensation, trying to draw his attention in a certain direction.

The feeling was exactly the same as last time in the coffee shop.

He clenched his fingers tightly, gripping the cold edge of the table, his knuckles turning white, forcing himself to concentrate.

Jing Huai knocked on the door and came in. He paused when he saw Yan Tingnan's slightly pale face.

"President Yan?"

"fine."

Yan Tingnan opened her eyes, her gaze now calm, though colder than usual.

"Jinghuai".

"The person I asked you to deal with last time, Mu Chuji, has he been sent away?"

Yan Tingnan suppressed her surging discomfort and looked up at Jing Huai.

Jing Huai's expression tightened, and he took two steps to catch up, lowering his voice even further.

"President Yan, I was just about to report."

"Something went wrong with Mu Chuji's matter."

"As you wished, we tried to be courteous first, then resort to force, offering her favorable conditions and funds overseas, but she refused."

A chill suddenly gathered in Yan Tingnan's eyes, but his gaze swept over them abruptly.

"You refused?"

"Yes, she was very firm in her stance."

"After she refused our attempts to persuade her to leave, we prepared to take necessary measures. However, she somehow managed to contact Mr. Yan directly."

"This morning, the Human Resources Department received an order personally issued by the old man, making an exception and hiring Mu Chuji as the President's Office Assistant for Daily Affairs, reporting directly to you."

"Your workspace will be located in the outer room closest to you."

Jing Huai paused for a moment, then added.

"Responsibilities include handling your daily schedule, initial document preparation, and accompanying services."

The last four words are quite meaningful.

The air suddenly froze.

Yan Tingnan's eyes were calm as he lightly tapped his knuckles on the table.

Mu Chuji.

Yan Hongyi.

He asked Jing Huai to deal with the hidden danger caused by the accident at the coffee shop.

When their attempts to persuade him to leave were rejected, and they were about to resort to harsher measures, he directly connected with Yan Hongyi.

This woman is far from being as simple and harmless as she appears on the surface.

A female student with no connections or background was able to bypass Jing Huai's layers of surveillance and accurately find the old man as her backer.

The fact that the suspicious Yan Hongyi stepped in to make arrangements at this time speaks volumes.

coincide?

He never believed in coincidences.

There are no coincidences without a reason in this world, only carefully calculated inevitabilities.

If I'm not mistaken, this Mu Chuji is also an Awakened One, right?

The old man's intention in placing the person next to him at this juncture was all too clear.

He's grasping at straws in his desperation, trying to disrupt the game with a seemingly harmless pawn, testing his reaction, and hopefully distracting him.

Or perhaps the old man knew about that absurd plot?

"President Yan, should I transfer her out of headquarters immediately? Or, should I find a reason to dismiss her?"

Jinghuai requested instructions.

Yan Tingnan leaned back in his chair and raised his hand to stop him.

The dizziness persisted, trying to cloud his mind.

But the more he acted this way, the clearer the coldness in his eyes became.

"Need not."

“The person the old man put in, he can send away today and put her in any company that has a partnership with Qingyan tomorrow.”

"Have her appear before me more frequently as a representative of our partners."

"Trouble that can't be avoided is safest when it's right under your nose."

"This way we can see clearly what she really wants to do and how much confidence the old man has given her."

As for that damn plot attraction...

His gentle nature allows him to see through the script on his own, break free from the predetermined ending, and defy fate.

Is Yan Tingnan really no match for the so-called attraction imposed by this mere tattered book?

Avoiding the problem will not solve it.

Let's face the problem head-on.

He wanted to see what this so-called destiny could do to him.

And Mu Chuji is determined to intervene between him and Ruan Ruan.

Let's see how many rounds she can last in the hellish situation he personally created.

Jing Huai nodded.

"clear."

"Does that require special attention?"

"No need."

Yan Tingnan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Treat it normally. Don't let her find any fault with it."

"yes."

Jing Huai understood and bowed as he withdrew.

The office returned to silence.

The dizziness lingered, strangely drawing his attention to the doorway.

Yan Tingnan closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

What came to mind was Su Ruan, still sleepy-eyed, hugging his neck and muttering "Go, Teacher Yan!"

My restless mind was miraculously calmed down a little.

Just then, an internal phone call came in.

"President Yan, your newly arrived assistant, Mu Chuji, is here to report for duty. Are you available now?"

Yan Tingnan's gaze darkened.

"Let her in."

The office door was gently pushed open.

Mu Chuji stood at the door of the president's office, trying hard to suppress her excitement and trepidation.

She was dressed in a well-fitting yet not overly formal business suit, with light makeup, and looked incredibly beautiful.

Every detail of Yan Tingnan's likes and dislikes from the original novel flashed through my mind.

Main quest: Get close to Yan Tingnan and establish initial contact.

Success or failure hinges on this one move.

Behind the large desk, Yan Tingnan was reviewing documents, exuding a powerful aura that kept strangers at bay.

"President Yan."

She walked to the desk, her voice soft and respectful.

"You were looking for me?"

Yan Tingnan didn't look up, nor did she offer her a seat.

The scratching sound of the pen tip gliding across the paper was exceptionally clear in the silence.

Time passed by, second by second.

Mu Chuji's fingers curled up, and she was about to speak again.

What about the anticipated irresistible attraction?

Why didn't Yan Tingnan even glance at her?

[System Warning: The target's emotional fluctuation is below the threshold, making it difficult for the Law of Attraction to take effect!]

Yan Tingnan suddenly put down his pen and looked up.

With just one glance, Mu Chuji felt her breath catch in her throat.

There was no warning, no buffer.

Mu Chuji's heart clenched suddenly.

She forced herself to steady her breathing and told herself...

As planned, he's the male lead, destined to be attracted to her...

"Mu Chuji."

He spoke, his voice flat and emotionless.

"Yes, Mr. Yan."

She hurriedly responded.

"I have read the HR notification."

Yan Tingnan leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed yet exuding the languor of a predator.

"Do you know what an assistant's responsibilities are?"

Mu Chuji's prepared remarks got stuck in her throat.

He doesn't play by the rules at all.

"yes……"

"To efficiently and accurately complete all tasks assigned to you, and to assist you..."

"Shut up."

Yan Tingnan interrupted her, his tone indifferent.

"Don't look at what you shouldn't see, don't listen to what you shouldn't hear, and don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

"Keep an eye on things, keep your hands busy, and be well-informed."

He leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the table, his gaze fixed on her.

"Most importantly, recognize your own position."

"Straighten it."

Mu Chuji's face turned pale

This was completely different from what she had expected!

What about plot attraction?

Why did he only feel pure disgust and warning towards her?