Chapter 56 Without some tricks, this kind of romance can't go on.
In mid-May, the smart tourism project finally entered the final sprint stage of acceptance.
Luo Yan also began a life of being so busy that she barely had time to breathe, spending more time in front of the computer screen than sleeping. Her office was piled high with various documents and drawings awaiting review, almost overwhelming her.
"This data doesn't match Appendix VII of the third edition!"
That evening, Luo Yan angrily poked at the screen, "Did the people on President Sun's side carve this from oracle bone script? Our country's manned rockets have already gone into space, and it's harder for them to change some data than this? Liu Su, how did Fei Yang explain this?"
"General Manager Sun said that his entire team is working overtime in the computer room."
Liu Su slumped weakly on the table: "Sister Yan, I feel like my soul has already been exorcised by this project before my body."
"Finish checking this before you perform the ritual." Luo Yan coldly handed over another stack of documents.
Working overtime until late at night has become the norm. Every night around nine o'clock, Luo Yan's phone would ring on time with a call from the deliveryman. It was always Jiang Sui who ordered it. One day it was a healthy porridge with side dishes, the next day it was a delicate snack with hot soup, and there was even fried rice that he made himself. It was all packaged very well and delivered by the deliveryman. There was no repeat for several days in a row.
While chewing on the shrimp in her fried rice, Luo Yan sent a message to Jiang Sui:
-Thank you so much, Mr. Jiang, for your loving generosity! [licking screen] Isn't Jiang Xiaosui a good boy/girl?
Jiang Sui replied with a photo: Jiang Xiaosui, with her two chubby front paws tucked in, squatted on top of the cat tree, looking down at everyone with her cool blue eyes.
Luo Yan:
- Well taken care of! Here's a reward [kiss].
Jiang Sui:
-I wish there were more tangible rewards, like... that dress.
Luo Yan:
-If you dance to Wild Wolf, I'll wear it too.
Jiang Sui:
-[Eye roll.jpg]
Luo Yan fanned her face with her hand:
The office air conditioning isn't working, and it's a bit too hot.
Jiang Sui:
-When the salary runs out, the heat naturally sets in.
Luo Yan:
Can't you say something nicer?
Jiang Sui:
-The flowers are gone and the flowers are gone.
Is it pretty enough? If not, I can add other even prettier ones.
Luo Yan: "..."
What a jerk! Can't you even have a relationship if you don't act like a jerk every day?
The work progressed unexpectedly smoothly that night, and Luo Yan was able to pack up and prepare to leave work before nine o'clock, which was quite rare for her.
Just as he stepped out the door, Zeng Rong suddenly jumped out: "Surprise!"
Luo Yan, who was looking down at her phone, was startled. After recognizing who it was, she sighed, "Granny Rong? What brings you here?"
"I know you've been working overtime lately. I originally wanted to bring you some comforting food, but then I thought, this should be Mr. Jiang's job, and I can't steal his credit, so I just wanted to come and see you. I didn't expect you to get off work so early today. How about it, are you surprised to see me? Are you surprised?"
"Hehe, what do you think?" Luo Yan put away her phone with annoyance. "Did Lao Luo send you to gather intelligence again?"
"Can't I simply care about you?"
Zeng Rong affectionately took Luo Yan's arm, "Come on, let me treat you to a barbecue to reward your soul that's been worn down by the project."
Luo Yan had just texted Jiang Sui to tell him that she didn't need to order takeout tonight, and then touched her stomach, which was indeed a little empty, and readily agreed: "Okay, I'm going to make sure you get a good meal tonight!"
The two wandered around the neighborhood and eventually found a newly opened barbecue restaurant.
"There's been a rumor going around the company lately that CEO Jiang is pursuing a girl, but she's ignoring him." Zeng Rong's gossipy nature remained unchanged. "You have no idea how many girls who admire CEO Jiang have had their hearts broken by this rumor..."
Luo Yan scoffed: "Is Feiyang an IT company or an entertainment company? They're always spreading baseless rumors."
"Yanyan, how are you and President Jiang getting along lately...?"
"It's great. I also have a cat named Jiang Xiaosui."
Zeng Rong slapped his thigh: "I know where the rumors are from, it's you!"
"What does this have to do with me?"
"Of course it's none of your business! You must have neglected President Jiang now that you have a cat!"
"Impossible, how could Jiang Sui be jealous of a cat..."
Luo Yan suddenly remembered something, "Ah, no wonder... He asked me last night who I would save if he and Jiang Xiaosui fell into the water at the same time."
"What was your answer?"
“I said… I won’t save him. I can’t swim, but he and the cat can.”
Zeng Rong: "......."
The water is held perfectly level.
Suddenly, music started playing, and the two of them looked up at the same time. They saw a group of handsome young men, each with a great figure, wearing matching white shirts and dancing in unison to the beat of the music, which drew cheers and applause.
Luo Yan had never seen such a display of male beauty. She dropped the piece of pork belly she had just picked up, her eyes fixed on the tall, handsome man in the center. His abs were faintly visible through his clothes, even more eye-catching than if they were directly exposed.
"This must be what it felt like for men in ancient times to visit brothels. They actually lived such a carefree life for over two thousand years! Look at the way they twist their waists, they must have a lot of energy!"
Zeng Rong, biting into a lamb skewer, nudged Luo Yan with his elbow. "How about it? Your figure isn't any worse than your boss Jiang's, is it?"
Luo Yan watched intently, "He's still a little short of being able to catch up with Jiang Sui..."
"Oh ho, you're eating delicacies at home but still craving wild game outside?" Zeng Rong glanced at her sideways, grinning mischievously. "Homegrown flowers may smell sweeter than wild ones, right? I'm going to tell President Jiang!"
"This is purely... an appreciation of beauty!"
Luo Yan was stubborn, but her gaze was fixed on those rhythmic figures, her mind racing with calculations: if she went back and acted coquettishly, could Jiang Sui also... hehe.
"Who looked down on me for watching suggestive videos last year? People can't even empathize with themselves from a year ago..."
Zeng Rong jokingly stuffed a piece of beef into his mouth, then looked up and his gaze suddenly froze.
Not far behind Luo Yan, Jiang Sui stood with his arms crossed, quietly watching her focused profile as she "admired" him.
She was so engrossed in watching that she didn't notice Zeng Rong coughing violently and frantically making eye contact.
"Yan Yan..."
Zeng Rong couldn't cough anymore, so he tugged at Luo Yan and said in a hoarse voice, "Over there."
Luo Yan finally snapped out of her daze, turned her head and saw Jiang Sui looking at her. She almost choked on her own saliva. "Jiang Sui?! You...when did you get here?"
"Just arrived."
Jiang Sui remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger. Her gaze swept back and forth between her and the group of handsome men still dancing. "Officer Luo has been working hard overtime and needs this kind of... emotional comfort."
Luo Yan blushed instantly from her neck to her ears. "No! I was just... bored, just looking around!"
Jiang Sui walked over and sat down, casually picked up the half-finished soda she was drinking, took a sip, and looked at Zeng Rong: "Secretary Zeng, do you have this kind of hobby? Does your husband know?"
Zeng Rong, sweating profusely, said, "President Jiang, we didn't know there was a performance, we just... happened to run into it."
"Oh, what a coincidence."
Jiang Sui smiled faintly, "Then you don't mind if I come along? I also want to see how good it is; even Director Luo's eyes are wide open."
Luo Yan and Zeng Rong exchanged a glance, then silently lowered their heads to stuff meat into their mouths, eating with unprecedented seriousness.
On the way back, Luo Yan stole glances at Jiang Sui. He was focused on driving, so calm... too calm.
Oh no, she's definitely getting jealous again. I'll have to figure out how to appease her.
Back home, Jiang Sui changed her shoes and went straight to feed and water the cat, still without saying a word.
Luo Yan followed behind him with small, quick steps, watching him serve the cat master methodically. Finally, she couldn't hold back any longer and tugged at his sleeve: "Are you really angry?"
Jiang Suizhi stood up and looked down at her without saying a word, which made Luo Yan feel even more uneasy.
"I...I was just looking, I didn't mean anything by it..."
Luo Yan's voice trailed off, "I assure you, it's purely for appreciation, but they're all just ordinary girls. You, on the other hand, have undergone strict organizational vetting and are certified to work!"
Jiang Sui seemed to smile slightly, but still didn't say anything, and turned to clean the cat litter again.
Luo Yan thought that this wouldn't work either, and it seemed she would have to use her trump card. So she wrapped her arms around his neck and quickly kissed him on the lips. "Tonight... don't leave, okay?"
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Sui quickly took the initiative, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing his forehead against hers. "Well, you're the one who asked me to stay."
Luo Yan looked up and met his teasing gaze, instantly realizing, "You weren't angry at all?!"
When did I say I was angry?
Jiang Sui chuckled, his fingertips brushing against her flushed cheeks. "I'll let you off this time. I'm flying to Shanghai early tomorrow morning for a five-day business trip."
Luo Yan's anger at being tricked was instantly replaced by disappointment. She wouldn't see him for the next five days? Five days!
“There are three of us: me, Xiao Huang, and Xiao Lin. The hotel is a five-star hotel arranged by the other party, so the things you're worried about won't happen.”
"Did I ask you anything? You've given such a detailed report. I'm not the kind of woman who's suspicious."
"Didn't you say we couldn't play the riddle game anymore?"
Jiang Sui let go of Luo Yan's hand and patted her head. "Get some rest, be good. I'll bring you a gift when I come back."
Luo Yan hugged his waist and rubbed against his chest reluctantly.
"No more drinking, no more smoking, and you have to video call me every night so I can check up on you and see if you're hiding any women in your room!"
Jiang Sui chuckled softly, "I'm not that stupid as to not hide in the room."
"You dare?!" Luo Yan immediately pretended to reach for her phone. "Tell Brother Huang to keep an eye on you, humph!"
Jiang Sui grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, leaning down to whisper in her ear, "This is too much trouble... You should 'collect the ammunition' yourself."
Luo Yan: "..."
Damn it, I still fell for that vixen's tricks!
The next morning, when Luo Yan woke up to the gentle sound of her alarm clock, her body aching all over, Jiang Sui had already left.
Breakfast was laid out on the table, and the room was filled with the aroma of soy milk.
She touched her lips; the warmth he had left behind still lingered.
Jiang Xiaosui lay curled up at the foot of the bed, fast asleep, snoring softly. A note was tucked into her collar, bearing Jiang Sui's handwriting:
- I've replaced the food feeder with one that adds food on a timer and the litter box with one that changes litter automatically. You won't have to worry about taking care of Jiang Xiaosui for the next few days. Eat well and wait for me to come back.
Luo Yan drank the unsweetened soy milk, but her heart felt as sweet as honey.
That scoundrel's handwriting is just as beautiful as his appearance. As for his tricks... well, they're quite effective.
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