Li Wan had no idea what she had done last night. She only remembered that she was reading in Li Zelin's study and accidentally fell asleep on the sofa. When she woke up, she went to bed.
She got up early and tiptoed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
"Miss Li, why don't I do it?" After telling Li Wan about Li Zelin's likes and dislikes, the aunt stood aside and watched Li Wan preparing to show her skills, but she was still very worried.
It's obvious that Li Wan was a spoiled young lady who grew up in her family and never had to do housework. Today, she suddenly said that she wanted to make her own breakfast. How could she feel at ease?
Li Wan pursed her lips and smiled, "Auntie, don't worry, leave this to me. I washed the clothes tonight and forgot to take them out of the washing machine. Can you help me hang them up?"
After all, Li Wan was half the owner of the house, so the aunt could only leave hesitantly.
Li Wan separated the emerald green onions that her aunt had bought from the market early in the morning, washed them, and cut them into scallion segments. Her aunt was still worried about the kitchen and was worried about letting Li Wan do it herself. She hurriedly hung up the clothes and rushed to the kitchen. She saw Li Wan skillfully holding a knife and cutting the onions into scallion segments. Her slender white fingers were set off by the emerald green onion segments, as if they were two points whiter than the scallion whites, so beautiful. Her aunt stood aside and watched Li Wan skillfully mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and salt to make a sauce, then fry the scallion segments in hot oil, pour in the prepared sauce, bring to a boil, and serve in a bowl for later use. She also boiled water to cook the noodles.
Judging from the amount of seasoning she puts in and her skilled and skillful manner, you can tell at a glance that she has many years of experience.
Auntie was a little surprised, "Miss Li, do you cook often?"
Li Wan said calmly, "Yes, I often made it myself when I was abroad."
In fact, "Li Wan" was indeed a young lady who had never done housework. From childhood to adulthood, she had never washed a bowl or served a bowl of rice by herself, let alone cut vegetables with a knife.
Li Wan had been taught cooking by a master chef. Although she did it to please people at first, she later really enjoyed cooking. Oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, different seasonings and ingredients would create different flavors. Although there was a cook at home, she would cook by herself on important days... Li Wan suddenly became dazed and vaguely remembered that she seemed to have dreamed of Zhao Mingyi last night...
"Miss Li, are the noodles almost cooked?" Auntie reminded.
Li Wan woke up in shock and quickly fished it out and put it into the prepared cold boiled water, then put it into a large bowl and poured the previous sauce on it, stirring it evenly with chopsticks until the noodles were evenly coated with a beautiful and attractive color, then fished it out and divided it into three portions, sprinkled with a few chopped green onions and white sesame seeds, and the scallion oil noodles were ready.
"Auntie, please try it first." Li Wan asked Auntie to eat first.
Auntie was a little flattered. "How can I feel so embarrassed?"
Li Wan smiled and said, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Auntie, help me try the taste."
The aunt took the chopsticks and said with a smile, "Then I won't be polite. I haven't had breakfast yet. This looks really good and it must taste good..." As she spoke, she stirred the noodles and took a handful and put it into her mouth. After chewing it carefully for a few times, her eyes suddenly lit up. With half a mouthful of noodles still in her mouth, she praised, "Hey! This is the taste!" After swallowing the noodles, she praised a little embarrassedly, "Miss Li, your scallion oil noodles are better than mine."
Li Wan pursed her lips and smiled, saying modestly, "This is the only thing I can show off. I can't compare to you, Auntie, who can do everything."
This made the aunt smile happily. "You don't need to know everything! Only professional cooks like us have to learn so many tricks!"
Li Wan smiled, picked up two bowls of noodles, and said, "Auntie, take your time eating. I'll take the noodles out first."
"Oh, okay!"
Li Wan walked out of the kitchen carrying noodles. Li Zelin just came out of another bathroom after washing up. He was wearing a black shirt with a tie of the same color. His hair was meticulously groomed and he had a cold temperament.
The moment he saw Li Wan, his steps paused and his face froze in discomfort.
"Brother, good morning. Come and have breakfast." Li Wan walked past him and entered the restaurant with two bowls of noodles as if nothing had happened.
Li Zelin was stunned for a moment, then his brows slowly frowned.
He walked into the restaurant and saw Li Wan put two bowls of noodles on the table, then sat down and looked at him.
Li Zelin walked over and sat down with an expressionless face.
"I tried making noodles with scallion oil. You can try it and see if it tastes good." Li Wan held chopsticks in her hand and looked at him expectantly.
Li Zelin lowered his eyes to look at the tempting noodles in front of him, a little surprised, "Did you make it?"
Li Wan nodded and said, "Try it."
Li Zelin glanced at her and saw that her eyes were full of expectation. His eyes darkened slightly, then he lowered his eyes and picked up the chopsticks.
He took a bite and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Li Wan put his hands on the edge of the table and leaned forward. "How is it?"
Li Zelin swallowed the noodles in his mouth completely, picked up the water cup on his right hand and drank a sip of water, then slowly commented, "Not bad."
A smile suddenly flashed in Li Wan's eyes, knowing that for Li Zelin, these three words meant that he was satisfied.
"If you like it, brother, I will make it for you every day." Li Wan said with a smile.
Li Zelin was startled, and when he met Li Wan's smiling eyes, his heart was unexpectedly hit lightly.
every day?
These two words reminded Li Zelin of something. He just put down the cup and picked it up again. He put it to his mouth and took a sip slowly. His eyes suddenly fell on Li Wan's plump and pink lips. The memory of last night's scene and touch suddenly rushed into his mind...
"cough--"
Li Zelin suddenly turned his head and started coughing.
Li Wan was startled and quickly pulled out two tissues and handed them over, "Drink slowly."
Li Zelin covered his mouth with a tissue and coughed for a while. Not sure if it was because of the cough or something else, a light layer of red appeared on his cheekbones.
Li Wan looked at the light red on his cheekbones in amazement and couldn't help but say, "Brother, you are blushing."
Li Zelin really wanted to tell her to shut up.
The two finished their breakfast.
They walked to the entrance together and changed shoes one after another. After Li Wan changed her shoes, she suddenly walked in front of Li Zelin and said, "Your tie is crooked." As she said this, she raised her hand naturally and straightened Li Zelin's tie.
Li Zelin was not used to her sudden approach. When her hand reached out to him, he subconsciously raised his chin, his jawline tight and sharp.
Li Wan's gaze gently fell on Li Zelin's Adam's apple which was rolling unconsciously, and her breathing couldn't help but slow down slightly.
While adjusting his tie, she admired Li Zelin's "□□". He had broad shoulders and a long neck. The collar of his shirt covered part of his neck, but it didn't make his neck look short at all. His Adam's apple seemed particularly prominent, and there was an inexplicable sexiness when it slid. Looking up from her angle, it was a death angle, but Li Zelin was still impeccably handsome.
Li Wan swallowed his saliva in a cowardly manner.
Li Wan was secretly looking at Li Zelin, and Li Zelin was also secretly looking at her.
His gaze slipped from his eyes and landed on her face.
She raised her face slightly to help him adjust his tie, but her eyes moved secretly back and forth.
Then he kept staring at his neck.
What's so good about his neck? Why do you keep staring at his neck?
He even vaguely heard the sound of her swallowing saliva
Li Zelin swallowed subconsciously as well, and then he saw Li Wan's dark pupils move.
She was looking at his Adam's apple.
An inexplicable feeling of heat swept over me.
Li Zelin suddenly wanted to loosen his tie.
His eyes fell uncontrollably on her lips.
Full shape, lustrous color, looks very soft
The memory of last night hit his mind again. The soft touch on his lips seemed to still linger, as well as the numb feeling as if his scalp was exploded by an electric current. Li Zelin stiffened for a moment, and it seemed as if an electric current was running through his heart, causing palpitations.
He lowered his eyes and looked at Li Wan.
Was she doing it on purpose last night?
Neither of them noticed, it didn't seem to take that long to just adjust his tie.
Li Wan finally noticed it, his face felt hot, he gently pressed his tie, took his hand back and said, "Okay."
Li Zelin lowered his chin and hummed calmly.
…
Driver Xiao Zhou sensitively felt that the atmosphere in the back seat was a little different today.
There seemed to be a very strange atmosphere between Mr. Li and Li Wan. He couldn't describe it, but he always felt it was a little... weird.
Li Wan got off the car at the billboard in advance and walked to the company.
As soon as she arrived at the front desk, she heard Chen Shuyuan say, "It's so strange. Mr. Li comes in very early every day recently. Is there any crisis in the company?"
Li Wan said nothing and put the bag into the cabinet below.
Then I heard Chen Shuyuan say, "Also, it seems like Mr. Li always comes in right after you—"
Li Wan's heart skipped a beat, he stood up and looked at Chen Shuyuan, and asked calmly, "Really?"
Chen Shuyuan squinted at her, seeming a little skeptical. "Hmm... I always feel like it's a little weird."
Li Wan said calmly, "Actually, I came here in Mr. Li's car. He comes so early every morning just to take me to work."
Chen Shuyuan stared at her blankly for two seconds, then reacted and snorted in a feigned anger, "Humph! Li Wan, you always tease me like this! I almost believed it!"
Li Wan smiled and said, "Why don't you believe me? I'm telling the truth."
Chen Shuyuan sneered, "I will never believe your lies again! I'm not as stupid as Zhao Manman."
Li Wan chuckled, "You are so cute."
Chen Shuyuan immediately covered her face and acted shy, "Oh, I'll be shy if you keep praising me like this~"
Li Wan couldn't help laughing.
As they were chatting and laughing, they saw Zhao Manman walking in from the gate. She was wearing a skirt that they had never seen before. Her rich second-generation personality was still intact. She glanced over here, and when her eyes met Li Wan's, she immediately snorted with disdain, then turned her eyes away arrogantly and walked forward.
Chen Shuyuan's eyes widened and he angrily asked, "She still hums?"
Li Wan couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"You can still laugh." Chen Shuyuan looked at her with a look of disappointment. "You've been bullied like this, and you don't even think of a solution... Oh, right!" Chen Shuyuan suddenly remembered, "Secretary Wu seemed to know about your situation yesterday, and she came to ask me about it. I told her everything. Zhao Manman is really a bully! I just don't know if Secretary Wu will help. If she tells Manager Zhao, Manager Zhao won't let you go up again, right?"
Li Wan smiled slightly.
She is not the kind of person who will just accept things passively. She can accept some losses, but she just can't swallow some losses. If someone provokes her, then be prepared to pay the price.
Li Wan looked up at Zhao Manman's back, with a hint of coldness in the smile on his face.
She has already laid all the groundwork, it just depends on how far Li Zelin will go for her.
…
Eleven o'clock in the morning.
An email from the president's office was sent to the company's mailboxes of everyone.
Suddenly, one stone caused a thousand waves.
Chen Shuyuan at the front desk naturally also received the email. She was stunned after reading the content of the email. She turned around and saw Li Wan coming back with a cart after delivering a package.
Chen Shuyuan looked at her, his eyes full of confusion.
"What's wrong?" Li Wan asked with some confusion.
Chen Shuyuan swallowed and returned his gaze to the computer. He checked the content of the email again, then looked at Li Wan again with a very complicated look in his eyes and asked a soul-searching question, "Li Wan, you are not really Mr. Li's sister, are you?"
Li Wan: “Hmm?”
Then Chen Shuyuan showed her the email that the President's Office had just sent.
The content of the email was about personnel changes and was a bit long.
After reading this email, Li Wan was also a little shocked.
…
Zhao Manman was fired for falsifying her academic qualifications.
Supervisor Zhao protected Zhao Manman from cheating and required her to write an 800-word public review and receive a disciplinary punishment, which was equivalent to directly canceling her year-end bonus.
Manager Zhao's level of performance usually earns a six-figure year-end bonus every year, but what is even more difficult for her to accept is having to write a self-criticism. It can be said that this is a huge loss of both her dignity and reputation. So when this email came out, many people speculated that this was probably a hint from above that Manager Zhao should resign.
Only Chen Shuyuan had a different opinion.
When she saw the email, she felt that Manager Zhao's punishment was a bit familiar and she quickly remembered it.
At the beginning, Manager Zhao wanted Li Wan to write an 800-word self-criticism and record the disciplinary action!
Li Zelin was also there at that time.
Isn't this just Mr. Li protecting his own shortcomings and deliberately letting Li Wan vent his anger? !
Of course, the most direct and powerful evidence is the last personnel appointment.
The email stated that Li Wan was promoted to the president's office because of her hard work and excellent performance, and her new position was secretary assistant.
This is the fastest promoted receptionist in the history of Huanxing, and the promotion position is so unique, directly into the president's office.
Isn't it just that President Li couldn't bear to see his sister being bullied, so he just announced to everyone that Li Wan was the one he was protecting?
The evidence was irrefutable. Chen Shuyuan stared at Li Wan with burning eyes. "Do you have anything else to explain?"
Li Wan recovered from the shock of the email, sighed softly, sat on the chair, looked at Chen Shuyuan with some helplessness and amusement, and said, "Didn't I tell you a long time ago that I am Mr. Li's sister? It's you who didn't believe it."
She originally didn't want people at Huanxing to know her "identity". After all, her current identity was awkward. If people misunderstood her as really being Li Zelin's biological sister, people would probably think she had bad intentions. But now this email from the President's Office was equivalent to telling everyone at Huanxing that Li Zelin was her backer, so there was no need for her to hide it.
Moreover, it is better to admit that she is Li Zelin's sister than to spread her bloody life story everywhere.
Chen Shuyuan was stunned, dumbfounded, and speechless.
Li Wan had indeed told her a long time ago, but she didn't believe it...
But how could she know!!! What Li Wan said was actually true!!! It was too outrageous! How could one's brother be the CEO and let his sister be a small receptionist? No... This company belongs to Li Wan. Li Wan is like a princess in Huanxing! The princess came to be a palace maid and was bullied by the maid. Who could have imagined such a bloody plot? ? ?
Chen Shuyuan complained a lot in his mind, then said in shock, "So what you said this morning was true?"
Li Wan couldn't remember what he said in the morning, "What?"
Chen Shuyuan said, "You said you came here in Mr. Li's car, and Mr. Li came so early because he wanted to take you to work."
Li Wan nodded with amusement, "Yes."
Chen Shuyuan was so shocked that he found it hard to accept it for a while. “Oh my God… You are actually Mr. Li’s sister… Oh my God… I became good friends with Mr. Li’s sister, and I have dinner with you every day, and I…” Chen Shuyuan suddenly thought of something, and his heart trembled twice. “You… You won’t tell him everything I said about Mr. Li, the fanboy?”
Li Wan smiled softly, "No."
Chen Shuyuan stroked his chest gently, still feeling a lingering fear. "That's good, that's good."
Li Wan smiled and looked at her.
Chen Shuyuan covered her chest and suddenly blushed. "What should I do? After I knew you were Mr. Li's sister, your image in front of me suddenly became brilliant and dazzling. I'm so nervous now."
Li Wan chuckled and said, "Fool."
"Ah~" Chen Shuyuan directly covered her red face. She inexplicably felt that Li Wan's smile was particularly doting, and the word "silly" made her...her heart beat wildly. "What's going on! Why am I so shy!!!"
Li Wan helplessly watched Chen Shuyuan fall into a state of extreme excitement.
"Ah, my luck is so good that I have unknowingly clung to the most powerful supporter in the company except for President Li! Ah! I remembered! My mother said that she went to the temple to calculate my horoscope, and the fortune teller said that I will meet a noble person this year. Could this noble person be you, Li Wan?!" Chen Shuyuan covered his face and chest from time to time, muttering to himself, and it seemed that he would not be able to regain his sanity in a short time.
Li Wan said, "Calm down, I'm going to the bathroom."
On the way from the front desk to the bathroom, Li Wan met many colleagues, and she nodded and smiled as usual.
The rumor that Li Wan is Li Zelin's sister has now been confirmed.
Li Wan, who usually seems approachable and easy to get along with, suddenly felt a sense of distance, and this sense of distance represented class.
In Huanxing, people with the surname Li are at the top of this class.
Just like Manager Zhao and Zhao Manman, Manager Zhao is an old employee of Huanxing, and he will be punished if his superiors say so.
Everyone knew about Zhao Manman's affairs, and the higher-ups had turned a blind eye to it. But who asked Zhao Manman to be so blind as to snatch the man from Li Wan?
It would be fine if she just stole the man, but she also did some tricks to bully Li Wan.
Who knew that he would hit the hardest wall.
To be honest, although many people felt a little sympathetic towards Manager Zhao, most people secretly felt happy.
After all, since Li Wan joined the company, he has been impeccable both in his work and in his conduct. Recently, Manager Zhao has been openly targeting Li Wan because of Zhao Manman's matter, and everyone feels sorry for Li Wan.
Now there is a sudden reversal, which may be a bit unfair to say, but it can be said to be very gratifying.
It’s just that Zhao Manman’s usual arrogance is so annoying.
Fortunately, Li Wan has a very good personality and gets along very well with his colleagues. Except for people like Zhao Manman, no one has ever had any friction with Li Wan. Otherwise, seeing the way the person above dealt with Supervisor Zhao and Zhao Manman, I don't know how many people would be terrified.
Look how late it is.
Huanxing is hers, but she is usually gentle to everyone, and she is not arrogant when she speaks or does things, and she smiles when she speaks to everyone. Even though she was clearly being bullied, she could still work overtime so late to complete her work.
Moreover, I heard that Li Wan did not report this matter this time, but Secretary Wu discovered it himself and reported it.
This kind of patience is something that ordinary people cannot achieve.
Speaking of which, ever since Li Wan’s identity was exposed.
They also looked at Li Wan very differently.
No wonder she always does things slowly and leisurely. I have never seen her anxious or flustered. She is always calm and composed.
…
When Li Wan came back from the bathroom, Secretary Wu was already waiting for her at the front desk.
Secretary Wu smiled and said, "I'll pick you up. You'll have to work with me from now on."
Chen Shuyuan looked at Li Wan reluctantly, "Li Wan, I really can't bear to leave you."
Secretary Wu smiled and said, "Li Wan hasn't resigned, so we can still meet often in the future."
Chen Shuyuan pursed his lips in grievance.
Li Wan picked up her bag and cell phone and went upstairs with Secretary Wu.
The elevator stopped on the twelfth floor.
The elevator door opened, and the person standing outside was Zhao Manman. She was carrying a bag and had a work ID hanging around her neck, which she would return to the front desk on the first floor later.
The moment she saw Li Wan, Zhao Manman's face suddenly became extremely ugly, filled with embarrassment, humiliation, and hatred.
Li Wan's face showed no emotion, and he simply said, "The elevator goes up."
The elevator door slowly closed, blocking Zhao Manman's sight.
The elevator continued to rise.
Secretary Wu couldn't help but look at Li Wan and asked curiously, "You don't seem angry at all."
"Because of Zhao Manman?" Li Wan smiled slightly. "Why should I be angry with her? She has already paid the price."
She never took Zhao Manman's so-called difficulties to heart.
Because she knew that Zhao Manman's so-called difficulties would not cause her any substantial harm, and she could fully foresee that Zhao Manman would pay a price, so Zhao Manman could not make her angry at all.
What's more, from beginning to end, Zhao Manman was just a tool of hers.
A tool used to test Li Zelin.
How could she be mad at a tool?
She even felt a little pity for Zhao Manman. People like Zhao Manman relied on their family background to be arrogant and domineering. Perhaps a long time later she would find that the setback she suffered in Huanxing was just the smallest and most insignificant one in her life.
Secretary Wu looked at Li Wan strangely. She didn't know what had happened to Li Wan in the past four years that had caused her to change so much. She looked nothing like before.
She could see through the previous Li Wan at a glance.
But she couldn't see through Li Wan now.
Li Wan was assigned a desk very close to the president's office.
She was not assigned to any specific secretary as an assistant.
It seems that the so-called secretary assistant is just a title, and more like an excuse to transfer her to the top floor.
Of course, Li Zelin's secretaries also knew clearly that Li Wan, the so-called secretary assistant, was not someone they could order around.
Li Wan received a very warm welcome.
Secretary Xiao and Li Wan were the most familiar with each other. They had met many times when they were abroad. "Li Wan" would often ask him to do something for her. He leaned casually on the edge of Li Wan's desk and patted Li Wan's head gently as usual. "We will be colleagues in the future. Please take good care of me."
Secretary Xiao is 29 years old this year. Although he is not handsome, he has a decent appearance and a gentle temperament. He is the type that people easily like.
Li Wan smiled and said, "It's Secretary Xiao who is taking good care of me."
When Li Zelin came out of the office, he saw this extremely annoying scene.
Are Secretary Xiao and Li Wan that familiar with each other?
He actually touched Li Wan's head so casually.
Li Wan was not angry at all, she even smiled at Secretary Xiao? And her smile was so sweet?
Li Zelin suddenly remembered that Li Wan had been studying abroad for four years and Secretary Xiao had been following up on her. Did they get to know each other very well abroad?
Are you familiar enough to touch my head so casually?
"Mr. Li." Secretary Wu called softly.
Secretary Xiao stood up straight immediately, "Boss Li."
Li Wan also stood up, "Boss Li."
Li Zelin's eyebrows were cold, and his eyes swept across Secretary Xiao coldly, and fell coldly on Li Wan's face, "Don't you have anything to do?"
Secretary Xiao didn't understand why President Li was suddenly unhappy and immediately returned to his seat.
Li Zelin glanced at Li Wan who was standing there, and then said to Secretary Wu, "Secretary Wu, you are responsible for taking care of her."
Secretary Wu was a little surprised, then nodded and said okay.
"Li Wan, come in."
Li Zelin said this coldly and turned back to the office.
Li Wan walked around the desk and went to the office.
"What's wrong with Mr. Li?" Secretary Xiao asked.
Secretary Wu was also a little puzzled. "I don't know. It was fine just now..."
Li Zelin's mood today could even be described as happy. When she went in just now, she even saw Li Zelin laughing for some unknown reason.
She even suspected that she had seen it wrong.
Although it was just a slight curve at the corner of his mouth and it quickly disappeared, she did see it.
Li Zelin really wanted to know what the thing was that made her smile when she recalled it. After all, it had never happened before, at least she had never seen it.
She told Li Zelin that Li Wan was coming, and he immediately got up and left. She even saw a hint of anxiety and impatience in him.
Then...suddenly I became unhappy.
Something vaguely flashed through her mind. Secretary Xiao seemed to have patted Li Wan on the head just now... Could it be because of this?
She was slightly startled, but then she couldn't help laughing at herself. When you like someone too much, you tend to interpret his every expression and every move, to the point where you are always afraid of him.
That’s Li Zelin’s biological sister.
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