Chapter 50 "Don't look for a female bodyguard, Miss, let me do it."
Du Wanwan was still lying in bed when the phone rang.
In her previous life, she had a phone with a magic talisman. Calls on her whitelist would ring directly into her ear at any time. The talisman could automatically determine if she was awake, and if she was, it would answer the call for her.
Answering the phone whenever it rings has become Du Wanwan's reflex. Even though she is now the chairman of the board, she is the only one who has the right to contact others at any time; no one else can contact her at any time.
But she didn't think much about it, she just picked up the phone and answered the call.
Naturally, she never knew that her voice was usually as clear and cold as ice and broken jade, but when she was lying down, it became softer and more lazy for some reason.
She didn't know, but Pei Xingyao knew. Pei Xingyao had already heard it in the car.
Before he could react, his body had already taken action, supporting Du Wanwan and letting her sit against the headboard of the bed.
Du Wanwan gave him a thank you look, but her attention was still on the phone.
"Wanwan, are you okay?" Yi Jiantai asked nervously. "Although Assistant Pei said it was your plan, Shiqing and I are still a little worried. Are you too tired from the meeting?"
"It's okay, it's not a big problem. It's just a trick to lure the snake out of its hole." Du Wanwan had just finished answering when a cup of warm medicinal tea appeared on the coffee table beside the bed.
After a morning meeting and a barrage of messages from the system, she was indeed a little exhausted. This cup of medicinal tea arrived just in time. Du Wanwan took a single sip, and the fatigue in her mind was completely swept away.
Yi Jiantai could hear her sipping tea and knew she was very tired, so he quickly cut to the chase: "Wanwan, Shiqing and I are very worried about your health. We know a medical practitioner who told us this morning that she has finally come out of seclusion. If you're willing, I'd like to introduce you to her. She's..."
Medical practitioner? Du Wanwan blurted out, "Shang Yunle?"
Yi Jiantai couldn't help but laugh: "Miss, is there anything else you don't know?"
Du Wanwan took a deep breath, grabbed the bed sheet, and tried to keep her voice calm and composed: "Who wouldn't know the name of Divine Doctor Shang?"
"Hahaha, what miracle doctor? She's just a little girl." Yi Jiantai laughed. "She and I were classmates for six years, from junior high to high school, and we've always kept in touch. Unfortunately, after high school, she started studying her family's ancient prescriptions, and she's been in seclusion every few days, so we've been in touch less and less. When I met you, I wanted to introduce you to each other, but unfortunately, she happened to be in seclusion right then, and I don't know when she'll come out, so I didn't dare tell you first."
"I understand, Brother Yi, thank you for your hard work." Du Wanwan said sincerely, "If this works, you and Doctor Shang will be my lifesavers."
"No, don't say that. If you count it this way, you helped me get revenge, which is equivalent to saving both my life and Shiqing's life."
Du Wanwan pursed her lips and a soft laugh came out from the phone, which seemed to have changed the subject.
After laughing, Du Wanwan's voice immediately became serious: "Brother Yi, but you still have to put the crew of "Legend of the Hu Ji" first."
"I understand." Yi Jiantai responded, "I also have something to discuss with you."
Du Wanwan had the same idea. Since the call had already come, there was no need to wait for another time. The two quickly discussed matters. Du Wanwan explained the follow-up arrangements for pretending to faint, so that Yi Jiantai would not be in a difficult situation. Yi Jiantai also shared some of his suggestions for the "Legend of the Hu Family" crew. They exchanged opinions, discussed, and corrected each other.
Xi Yimiao and Yu Chong were right. Du Wanwan truly valued "The Legend of the Hu Ji." Not only did the system assign the script an SR rating, but it was also because it was her first project, and its success depended on her position at Runjia Investment.
Runjia Entertainment Group was in a state of flux. While the plagiarism issue with "The Legend of Hu Ji" had been resolved, there was still much work to be done. Even the slightest mistake could ruin all the previous work, so Du Wanwan had to be extremely cautious and give numerous instructions.
Before I knew it, half an hour had passed.
It was only after Du Wanwan hung up the phone that she realized what Pei Xingyao had done and thought about the conversation they had just had.
The more considerate and conscientious he was, the more guilty and regretful Du Wanwan felt.
Look at what she just did. He obviously just wanted to work!
“Pei…”
"Miss!" Pei Xingyao interrupted her for the first time in his life. His body was tense to the limit, and even his voice was stiff. "Do you hate me?"
Disgust is such a subtle word.
Du Wanwan suddenly noticed something strange. She frowned, considered her words, and then spoke: "Assistant Pei, I think it will be very difficult for you to work next to me."
Pei Xingyao's jaw tightened, his hands clenched painfully at his sides. His heart was aching, his mind in turmoil. Three lifetimes combined, whether he'd been a broken sword powerless and unable to feel anything, a foolish and reckless boy, or even a wandering soul. No matter how difficult the situation, no matter whether she had eyes for him or not, he had never considered leaving her.
I didn't expect that after being closest to her in this life, I would be driven away by her.
"Why?" Pei Xingyao almost squeezed out these words from between his teeth, unable to hide his panic. "What did I do wrong?"
No matter where he made a mistake, he can correct it!
Could it be... Could it be...
Pei Xingyao's heartbeat first paused, then plummeted. He mustered the courage of three lifetimes combined to finally ask.
"You...you...found it?"
He asked vaguely, but Du Wanwan was quiet for a moment and nodded.
Pei Xingyao's head buzzed, his hands and feet turned cold instantly, and he lost the ability to speak and think.
He couldn't even ask a question - When did you find out? How did you find out?
There was only one thought in his mind: he was finished.
She had always been pretty, and some short-sighted men would always flirt with her or pursue her. In this world, her first love was money, and what she hated most was men's love.
At that moment, Pei Xingyao felt an irrational resentment towards the heavens. Why had he been reborn as a man? If he had been a woman, he wouldn't have faced this problem.
Du Wanwan is so gentle and tolerant towards women.
Thousands of thoughts were floating in his mind. Pei Xingyao's tongue was numb and bitter. He was trying to adjust his mentality and resign voluntarily. But at this moment, Du Wanwan suddenly spoke.
As if she could hear the ten thousand thoughts in his head, she said, "Don't worry about how I found out. Anyway, I do know. You can see my physical condition and the intensity of my work. It's not something I can accomplish sitting at a desk from nine to five. I also need to travel with me..."
Pei Xingyao opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Du Wanwan raised her hand to stop him: "Just listen to me."
He had no choice but to shut up and listen to her sentence him in silence.
"I'm not doubting your abilities. Assistant Pei, you've already demonstrated your abilities to the fullest when handling the Heyu Hotel. I believe in your abilities. To be honest, I don't have anyone around me who's better or more suitable to be your assistant..."
"Then let me stay!" Pei Xingyao couldn't help but whisper, "Let me stay!"
Du Wanwan was stunned by the pleading in his words: "You... Assistant Pei, are you having any difficulties in life? I can arrange for you to go to Runjia's company in another city, and I guarantee that your salary will not be lower than your current salary..."
"Don't talk about other things!" Pei Xingyao once again lost control of his temper in front of her and spoke in an anxious tone.
Du Wanwan sighed to herself.
Being so roundabout and fussy is definitely not her style. She is always as cruel to her enemies as autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, and will never say a word if she can finish the job with one sword.
But the problem is that Pei Xingyao is not an enemy. He is a talented person with good character. Du Wanwan has to protect such a good person carefully.
"Don't you want to stay because of the salary?" she asked tentatively.
"Of course not!" Pei Xingyao flatly rejected it.
Do I need to tell you the real reason?
"If you're not staying for the money, then this position is too cruel for you." Du Wanwan looked up at him, her eyes clear, and one could clearly see the worry and guilt in them.
"At work, we'll have plenty of time alone together, and there will be plenty of times like today when you'll have to carry me up and down. We'll even go on business trips together in the future. Isn't that torture for you?"
Pei Xingyao asked back: "What about you?"
Du Wanwan smiled calmly: "As for me, apart from moral guilt, I don't have any other troubles."
"You know me..." Pei Xingyao couldn't bring himself to say that. He paused and changed his words. "What kind of person am I? Why do you keep me around? Aren't you afraid of what I might do to you?"
"Ha..." Du Wanwan couldn't help but laugh.
She didn't answer, but the meaning in her smiling eyes was very clear - are you looking down on me?
The people I choose will not go wrong in terms of ability or character.
She had immense faith in his character, certain that no matter the circumstances, no matter how much he loved her, he would never force her or hurt her. It was precisely because of her trust in him, believing he wouldn't break the law just because of his desires, that she knew better how he would be tormented by the sincerity and desire they felt during their time together.
Pei Xingyao understood.
This means that, to her, he is not categorized as a man with bad intentions towards her like Xi Yimiao, nor is he in the camp of gentle and amiable women. To her, he is a third sex in the friendly camp.
She didn't reject him, but she couldn't respond to him either. She felt that it was immoral to give him more and more time to spend with her and more and more physical contact without being able to respond.
All the words seemed to be floating in the air, and both of them understood tacitly.
Du Wanwan indeed thought so.
Keep him hanging, use him, but don't respond to him, and even say that I have already made it clear to you, and it is you who are willing to be used by me.
Damn, she's such a scumbag, she can't be like this.
"I've already thought about what you said." Pei Xingyao said suddenly.
Du Wanwan noticed his choice of words: A long time ago?
"Yes, a long time ago. Very early, at..." Pei Xingyao chose a relatively safe time. "I knew it well before you even transferred me to be your assistant."
"I know you can't possibly like me. I know you don't like men pursuing you or being liked by them. I know you keep your work and personal affairs separate. Before making this decision, I asked myself some questions."
"I ask myself..." Pei Xingyao's voice was hoarse, "If I could only watch you marry another man, have children, and live a happy life with someone else, would I still be willing to be just an assistant? Or would I be willing to leave and never see you again?"
"The answer has not changed since the day I asked myself this question."
"Miss, no matter what, I am willing to stay by your side and be your assistant."
"Until the day you no longer need me. Or, until the day I can't stand it anymore and leave."
"Before I leave on my own, I will do everything for you willingly and it is within the scope of my job. I will abide by my duties and will never cross the line. You can rest assured and have no guilt."
He repeated slowly and clearly, "Miss, all of this is done willingly. You've never experienced love or affection, so you don't know that sometimes cruelty can be a kind of happiness."
Drinking poison to quench thirst, as long as you are willing to drink it, there is nothing wrong with that.
This cruelty was given by her, and he was willing to lick honey on the tip of the knife.
"So... so..." His Adam's apple slid a few times, trying to make his voice less dry, trying to make his words more powerful and firm. "Don't look for a female bodyguard, Miss, let me do it."
I can do anything for you.
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