Lu Yan rested her head on Zhuang Yan's lap, and she knew exactly how Zhuang Yan would react.
Zhuang Yan couldn't bear it any longer and hugged her tightly, his voice a little hoarse: "Yan Yan, don't mess with me."
Lu Yan wasn't feeling well, but she liked to tease Zhuang Yan, wanting to see him helpless and unable to resist. The more she endured, the more she wanted to provoke him, and the more Zhuang Yan resisted, the more excited she became.
In the end, Zhuang Yan could only look at her helplessly and then awkwardly change the subject.
"Guess what Xia Qingshan is doing now?"
"He'll be eager to sell West City and then raise money to patch up the leaks."
This was undoubtedly like cutting off his own arm for Xia Qingshan. But little did Xia Qingshan know that the Xicheng he bought for 5 billion would become a mess. It was impossible to sell it at break-even. He would either have to let it rot in his hands or sell it at a low price of 2 billion. That wouldn't even be enough to cover up the loopholes. Zhuang Yan and Lu Yan looked at each other and smiled.
Lu Yan wasn't feeling well, so Zhuang Yan made her some nourishing soup. After watching her finish the soup and go to rest, he took over Lu Yan's work, helping her process various documents. Based on his experience from his previous life, he circled the problematic projects and eliminated those companies that had previously gone bankrupt.
He used to think that there was nothing wrong with living alone. He could cook for himself, take care of himself, and there wasn't much to worry about. It was just a little lonely.
Now, looking at Lu Yan sleeping in his bed, covered with his blanket, and insisting on wearing his pajamas, he felt for the first time that a room could have warmth and life could be so romantic.
Lu Yan didn't need to do anything; she just needed to sleep in front of him, and he felt that the moment was wonderful.
After finishing the documents, it was already dark outside. Zhuang Yan heated up dinner and went into the bedroom to wake Lu Yan up for dinner.
She meant to wake him, but he approached her cautiously, not daring to speak loudly, and touched her face: "Yanyan, get up and eat."
Lu Yan rubbed her eyes. The decisive female CEO in the outside world was a coquettish little woman who loved to stay in bed and wouldn't get up. She would snuggle into his arms and then grab his waist and hold him tight.
Zhuang Yan let her fool around for a while, and only picked her up when she was completely sober. Then he took her hand and led her to the bathroom to wash her hands and face, just like he was raising a daughter.
"I want to sleep here with you from now on."
"good."
"I'm going to move my things over here."
"I'll go move it."
"Will you shower together after we move?"
"Okay... um?"
...
Lu Yan rested at home for two days before Zhou Quan called her out to discuss work. Unexpectedly, she ran into Xia Wan as soon as she met Zhou Quan.
Xia Wan was preparing to resign from the company. When she saw Lu Yan and Zhou Quan together, she became very certain that the two of them were in cahoots. The incident that happened at the hotel a few days ago was a trap they deliberately set for both of them to fall into.
Seeing them walking so close, Xia Wan couldn't help but wonder what their relationship was like in private... Xia Wan's preconceived notion of Lu Yan was still that she was a good-for-nothing.
At least she went to work, but what did Lu Yan do?
Could it be that she's already secretly hooked up with Zhou Quan? Recently, the Xia family has had a lot of trouble. Xia Qingshan is leaving early and returning late, his hair has turned much whiter, and he's lost weight. If Yi'an Group could lend a helping hand to the Xia family, they wouldn't be in this situation. In the end, it's also related to Lu Yan. She's the one who harmed her uncle and her father.
Therefore, upon seeing Lu Yan and Zhou Quan together, she couldn't contain her emotions and rushed over: "President Zhou, do you still remember me?"
Xia Wan suddenly rushed forward and blocked their way, startling Zhou Quan. His gaze fixed on Xia Wan's face, and after a moment of surprise, he said, "I remember you. Is there something you need?"
"Mr. Zhou, could you please help my father, the Xia family, with the Xicheng project..."
"I'm not talking about work right now."
Lu Yan crossed her arms. Actually, she had noticed Xia Wan when she got out of the car, but it seemed that Xia Wan didn't pay much attention to her.
If she had paid closer attention, she would have noticed that Zhou Quan was in the front passenger seat, while she got out of the car from the back seat. Don't underestimate a simple seating arrangement.
Xia Wan didn't understand anything about the project, and didn't know where to start if she wanted to talk to anyone. The only thing she could do was shamelessly beg.
In their eyes, her behavior was no different from handing out flyers on the street—lacking skill and failing to arouse any interest.
Xia Wan said anxiously, "President Zhou, my uncle didn't do it on purpose that night. He misunderstood you."
"Whether he did it on purpose is for the judge to decide, it has nothing to do with me. Ms. Xia, you are blocking our way, please move aside, we need to pass."
Xia Wan immediately turned her attention to Lu Yan: "Lu Yan, did you say something to President Zhou?"
The conversation finally turned to her, and Lu Yan feigned innocence: "Niece, what are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean."
Lu Yan stared at her coldly, waiting to see what other outrageous and naive things she could say.
"President Zhou, don't be fooled by her. I know you like Lu Yan, but Lu Yan is not a good person." Xia Wan said angrily, "Lu Yan, actually you are the one who is two-timing. You slept with Zhuang Yan while also hooking up with President Zhou. What do you take them for? A person like you would even frame your own brother. You have no conscience. We had already agreed on a cooperation with President Zhou in the beginning, but it was all because of you."
Lu Yan smiled, ignoring Xia Wan, and said to Zhou Quan, "Xiao Zhou, I'm hungry. My son Ayan wants to eat the spicy chicken from the InterContinental Hotel. Go and pack one for me, and pack two vegetarian dishes as usual. Oh, and the place next door has a cake I ordered. Have them send it over to me."
Xia Wan was stunned, wondering what was wrong with Lu Yan. How could she be so bold as to order Zhou Quan around and even call him Xiao Zhou?
You should know that her father and uncle were always very respectful to Zhou Quan. Recently, the Xia family had some trouble, and her father tried to contact Zhou Quan several times but couldn't get through. Therefore, in Xia Wan's opinion, Zhou Quan's net worth was even higher than her father's.
But now, this same person is actually fawning over Lu Yan: "Going now? You here..."
Lu Yan waved her hand: "Go ahead."
"Lu Yan, how could you..." Xia Wan had already vaguely sensed something was wrong, but before she could finish speaking, Zhou Quan spoke up.
"Okay, boss." After calling him "boss," Zhou Quan gave Xia Wan a meaningful look. Xia Wan's face was ashen, her eyes filled with disbelief, as if she were hallucinating.
"President Zhou, why did you call Boss Lu Yan...she..." Xia Wan's eyes welled up with tears, her voice trembling, "Did I hear you wrong, or did you call her by the wrong name..."
Zhou Quan nodded and smiled: "I didn't call you wrong. The President Yi An you've been wanting to meet is Lu Yan, President Lu, and I'm just her assistant."
Xia Wan's face turned completely pale, and her heart sank to the bottom.
She couldn't believe it was true. She would rather Zhou Quan had just fooled her to please his woman, but Zhou Quan's expression was too serious, and the way he looked at Lu Yan was respectful.
At that moment, she suddenly remembered why Zhou Quan looked familiar.
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