Mr. Gu, you're done.
"...Hey kids, judge for yourself! I checked that contract three times! And when it came to the Big Devil, he just said it wasn't rigorous enough. Bang! Redo it before 2 PM!"
An Xiao Miao waved his fists angrily.
"I feel like he wasn't even looking at the contract. He was using a microscope to find fault with me! Do all bosses have built-in 'fault-finding radar'? [Kitten with smoke coming out of its head emoji]"
The barrage was filled with heartache and condemnation.
At this moment, the familiar, golden space battleship special effects exploded above the live broadcast room again!
Supreme user "L" gifted anchor "An Xiao Miao" a "Star Overlord" space battleship! 】
The golden system announcement dominates the screen again!
[God L has arrived! Meow Meow, thank him!]
[L God: Meow meow, don't be angry, I'll use the money to kill that stinky boss!]
[Is God L also fed up with the capitalist who exploits Meow Meow? ]
Lin Yu'an looked at the dazzling warship with mixed feelings.
On the one hand, the huge amount of reward brought relief from the real-life pressure that made him grateful;
On the other hand, it is hard not to think too much when "L" was rewarded at the moment when he was complaining about his boss - does this boss also hate capitalists?
In other words, does his reward also include some kind of protest against the "dog boss"?
He quickly adjusted his expression and smiled in surprise.
"Wow!!! Thank you, Brother L, for the super battleship! You're so expensive! [Kitten bows in gratitude emoji]"
Almost at the same time, the WeChat avatar of the dark blue sports car lit up on the phone screen.
A new message pops up:
L: [Live broadcast?]
An Xiao Miao took advantage of the gap in interacting with the barrage and quickly picked up the phone to reply:
An Xiao Miao: [Hmm! Mr. L, you're here! [Kitten happily spinning in circles emoji]]
An Xiao Miao: [I was just talking about the boss taking care of me today, and here you are! [Kitten looking aggrieved]]
L: [I see.]
L: [You hate him? ]
L: [Your boss.]
This question is quite direct.
Lin Yu'an looked at the words on the screen and was stunned for a moment.
Hate Gu Lin?
When he made things difficult for me during the day, I was really angry and really tired.
But to say "hate"... doesn't seem that serious.
He thought about it and decided to tell the truth. After all, the character of "An Xiao Miao" is a real complaint.
An Xiao Miao: [Hmm… I wouldn’t say I hate it. [Kitten scratching head confused emoji]]
An Xiao Miao: [I just think he's so strict and scary! His requirements are so high, like he's building a space shuttle! [Kitten shivering emoji]]
An Xiao Miao: [He always has a stern face. You feel like you'll get frostbite if you get within three meters of him! He's also incredibly concise. He never uses two words when one can make something clear. Reporting to him is incredibly stressful!]
An Xiao Miao: [But...]
He paused, tapping his fingertips on the screen.
An Xiao Miao: [Putting aside the 'torturing' aspects, actually...his abilities are truly extraordinary!]
An Xiao Miao: [He has a sharp eye and is extremely decisive in his decisions. I heard he turned the tide when he first took over the group. He's amazing!]
An Xiao Miao: [Although he has high standards, he's also a workaholic and sets an example. I've never seen him leave work on time?]
An Xiao Miao: [Also... [Kitten looks a little embarrassed] Although I don't want to admit it, I can indeed learn a lot of hardcore things from him, even though the process is painful!]
An Xiao Miao: [Oh, and he's in great shape too! With a slim waist and long legs, he looks like a walking clothes rack in a suit! [Kitten covering her face with a face-smacking adorable emoji] Ahem, cross that out! Meow Meow didn't say anything!]
An Xiao Miao: [In short! He's the kind of super-devil who makes you both afraid and... uh, a little bit in awe! [Kitten with head in hands in surrender emoji]]
Lin Yu'an typed a lot of words, almost subconsciously pouring out his true feelings towards Gu Lin.
Despite all his complaints, deep down he recognized Gu Lin's ability and courage, and even had a subtle admiration for him.
However, these were deeply suppressed due to the high-pressure working environment and the huge status gap during the day. Only under the identity of "An Xiao Miao" could he speak so frankly to a "safe" stranger.
On the other end of WeChat, in the study of a top-notch apartment.
Gu Lin leaned on the sofa, the light from the mobile phone screen illuminating his deep eyes.
He read the long essays about the "boss" sent by "An Xiaomiao" one by one.
The previous complaints about "strict", "terrible", "cold face" and "high demands" made the corners of his mouth turn down slightly, but he was not too surprised.
However, when I saw the following words - "super capable", "sharp vision", "decisive decision-making", "turning the tide", "leading by example", "able to learn things"... and even the phrase "slim waist and long legs, a walking clothes rack"...
An extremely unfamiliar, surging heat suddenly rushed into Gu Lin's heart!
What does that feel like?
It was like a carefully cultivated secret garden covered by layers of ice, suddenly being hit by an unexpected beam of warm and bright light!
The ice melted instantly, revealing the fresh soil underneath that had never been seen before.
Surprise? Satisfaction? Pride?
Or is it some kind of great pleasure of being recognized and "seen"?
Gu Lin couldn't tell the difference.
All he knew was that his heart was beating heavily in his chest, even more violently than when he signed a billion-dollar deal.
Those comments, especially those sincere and positive ones, coming from the mouth of "An Xiaomiao" - that is, Lin Yu'an - carry far more weight than any flattery from any business partner or subordinate.
This proves that under his harsh "torture" day after day, Lin Yu'an is not just resentful.
He saw his abilities, recognized his efforts, and even... admired his appearance?
The last [kitten holding its head in surrender emoticon] made Gu Lin's cold brows completely relax, and a very faint, real smile appeared in the depths of his eyes.
This little guy said he was afraid, but he knew exactly what was going on in his heart.
The immense pleasure was like fine wine, making him a little tipsy.
He almost immediately clicked on the reward interface of the live broadcast app.
In the live broadcast room, An Xiaomao had just finished sending that long paragraph and was waiting for "L"'s reply a little nervously, worried that he had said too much.
Suddenly, the screen was flooded with even more violent golden light again!
Supreme user "L" gifted anchor "An Xiao Miao" a "Star Overlord" space battleship! 】
Supreme user "L" gifted anchor "An Xiao Miao" a "Star Overlord" space battleship! 】
Supreme user "L" gifted anchor "An Xiao Miao" a "Star Overlord" space battleship! 】
Three ships!
Three space battleships burning with virtual flames roared across the screen one after another like an interstellar fleet!
Golden rain fell from the sky, and the entire live broadcast platform seemed to be shaking with this lavish reward!
The golden light of the system announcement almost blinded everyone's eyes!
[Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit! Three ships firing in quick succession! God L has gone crazy!!!]
[Ahhhh! Meow! Is God L going crazy with joy?]
[Meow! What's wrong with God L today? [Shocked]]
The barrage of comments completely exploded!
The roar of the gift special effects echoed in the headphones. Lin Yu'an stared at the three dazzling warships on the screen in amazement, his mind blank.
Three?
Because... because he evaluated the boss?
What the hell is going on?!
WeChat on my phone also started vibrating wildly.
L: [Well said.]
L: [[thumbs-up emoji]]
L: [[thumbs-up emoji]]
L: [[thumbs-up emoji]]
Three consecutive like emojis, simple and crude, but filled with a certain... indescribable sense of satisfaction and affirmation.
Lin Yu'an looked at the three thumbs up, then at the battleship special effects that were slowly fading in the live broadcast room.
Looking back at the long paragraph of "truth" he had just sent out about Gu Lin, an absurd thought that made his scalp tingle popped up uncontrollably:
Could this "L" brother... possibly... know Gu Lin?! Or... is he...?!
This thought was too terrifying. Lin Yu'an shuddered instantly and suppressed it.
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
How could a CEO like Gu Lin, who is an iceberg, watch the live broadcast?
How could he become the number one on the list?
And...still chatting so clumsily?
This is simply a fantasy!
He must be overthinking it!
It must be that Boss "L" simply thought it was funny that he was complaining about the boss, or... or maybe Boss "L" is also a workaholic boss himself, and his comments hit a sweet spot?
Yes! That must be it!
An Xiaomao tried hard to calm her pounding heart and forced out a brilliant smile.
"Thank...thank you, Brother L, for the three super battleships!!! You...you are so...so expensive! Meow meow is flattered! [Kitten fainted from happiness emoji]"
He decided not to dwell on this dangerous idea and turned his attention back to the live broadcast.
"Alright, alright, kids! L-Brother's big rocket knocked Meowth unconscious! Let's continue with the previous topic..."
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late at night.
Gu Lin leaned against the head of the bed, holding the phone with the blue sports car avatar on it.
The screen stayed on the WeChat chat interface with "An Xiao Miao".
He read over and over the messages sent by Lin Yu'an (An Xiaomiao):
“The ability is really strong!”
"Sharp vision and decisive decision-making!"
"Lead by example..."
“I can learn a lot of hard-core things…”
"With a slim waist and long legs, she looks like a walking clothes rack in a suit..."
Especially the last sentence, he stared at it for a long time, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the words "slim waist and long legs".
There was no expression on his stern face, but deep in his eyes, it seemed as if a glacier was silently melting, flowing out a warmth that he himself had not even noticed.
It turns out that this is how he is in Lin Yu'an's heart.
It turns out that his harsh demands and cold attitude did not only bring fear and alienation.
It turned out that the little anchor who made clever comments in the live broadcast room had such...rich knowledge and evaluation of him in private.
An unprecedented, immense sense of satisfaction and pleasure, like a warm tide, gently enveloped his entire being.
This feeling is more... soothing and fulfilling than signing any sky-high contract or winning any business war.
He put down his phone and turned off the lights.
In the darkness, those words with wavy lines and cute emoticons, those vivid complaints and sincere recognition, still lingered in his mind.
It turns out that this is what it feels like to understand someone and get close to someone.
Gu Lin closed his eyes, and the faint curve at the corner of his mouth lingered in the night for a long time.
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